WKCTC observes virtual commencement, graduates honored

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 840 candidates for graduation during a virtual Fall 2020 Commencement program aired on the college’s Facebook page and YouTube channels Dec. 18.

The college’s in-person commencement is normally held at The Carson Center for the Performing Arts and had been scheduled for Dec. 19. The ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19. “We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our 2020 graduates while also keeping everyone as safe as possible,” said Dr. Anton Reece, WKCTC president, of the decision to have a virtual ceremony. “While Commencement looks different this year, one thing is not different - pride. We are proud of each of our graduates and the support of their family and friends who may have helped them each step of the way to graduation.”

Local graduates were:

Cheryl Ann Etheridge, of Fulton, Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Criminal Justice Program with high distinction;

Sameka Elise Scaife, of Fulton, Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Criminal Justice Program;

Trey Austin McGill, of Fulton, Certificate in the Business Administration Program;

Leina D. Esters, of Hickman, Certificate in the Criminal Justice Program;

Dixie Maree Major, of Hickman, Certificate in the Culinary Arts Program;

Cailey Adams Prehoda, of Hickman, Certificate in the Culinary Arts Program;

Jaron Pryor, of Fulton, Certificate in the Diesel Technology Program;

Kylee Hannon, of Fulton, Certificate in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program;

Amber L. Haynes, of Fulton, Certificate in the Medical Information Technology Program;

Kelsey Lee Wireman, of Fulton, Certificate in the Medical Information Technology Program;

Tiffani H. Aden, of Fulton, General Occupational/Technical Studies Degree and Diploma in the Cosmetology Program with high distinction;

Camryn Sloane Jackson, of Clinton, Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program with distinction;

Brittany S. McGee, of Clinton, Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Nursing Program;

Andreus Dashaun Hunter, of Clinton, Certificate in the Automotive Technology Program;

Tolley Lane Cole, of Columbus, Certificate in the Electrical Technology Program;

Krista Jade James, of Clinton, Certificate in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program; and

Julie Annette Cagle, of Clinton, Certificate in the Nursing Assistant Program

Benton Griffith, of Columbus, General Occupational/Technical Studies Degree and Diploma in the Welding Technology Program.

Earning an Associate in Applied Science Degree were Tiffani H. Aden, Cheryl Ann Etheridge, and Sameka Elise Scaife, all of Fulton County, and Benton Griffith, Camryn Sloane Jackson, and Brittany S. McGee, all of Hickman County.

Earning Certificates were Leina D. Esters, Kylee Hannon, Amber L. Haynes, Dixie Maree Major, Trey Austin McGill, Cailey Adams Prehoda, Jaron Pryor, and Kelsey Lee Wireman, all of Fulton County, and Julie Annette Cagle, Tolley Lane Cole, Andreus Dashaun Hunter, and Krista Jade James, all of Hickman County.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has been recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College five times by the Aspen Institute and has twice been named a Finalist With Distinction for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.

For more information visit, westkentucky.kctcs.edu