SIC Celebrates 2023 Graduates
Southeastern Illinois College held the 2023 Commencement Ceremony for its graduates on May 12 in Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The graduates accepted their certificates and diplomas to the cheers and applause from attending family and friends.
SIC has a total of 176 graduates this year, though not all participated in the commencement ceremony. Additionally, there are many students who choose to transfer to a four-year institution without a conferred two-year degree.
SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice provided the welcome remarks and the Charge to the Graduates.
The 2023 Distinguished Alumni addressed the graduates: Charles Morgan, President of Aurubis, Buffalo Inc.; Dr. Laura Portee, Veterinarian at Central Hospital for Animals; and Dr. James Porter, President of the Physician Division of Deaconess Health System, Inc.
Their advice to the graduates included, “Remember things you don’t understand may not be wrong, they may just be different,” from Morgan; “Don’t be someone else’s version of you,” from Portee; and “…If a small-town farm boy from Equality can achieve his goals and fulfill his dreams, you can too,” from Porter.
Dr. Karen Weiss, SIC Vice President of Academic Affairs, presented the candidates for degrees. SIC Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Pat York, conferred the Degrees. Music for the first ceremony was provided by veteran Paul Thompson, the Town Piper, of Marion.
After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center. At that time several cash prizes were awarded lottery-style to students who participated in the ceremony. Bentley Jo Linch of Harrisburg won $250, courtesy of CAVA Wealth Management. Four $100 cash prizes were awarded from the SIC Foundation to Joshua Mckade Smith of Harrisburg, Briley Nicole Watts of Stonefort, Sydney Rae Hancock of Stonefort, and Chase D. Murphy of Galatia.
Following are the Southeastern 2023 graduates. *Denotes graduating with honors. ** Denotes graduating with honors and member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Benton: Makenna Marie Mumbower (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*)
Brookport: Paige Ashley Troutt (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*)
Broughton: Alyssa Nicole Mills (Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate and Outfitter Wildlife Management Associate in Applied Science*)
Carbondale: Megan Caroline Beach (Associate in Arts)
Carmi: Taylor Lynn Carpenter (Associate in Arts), Madison Renee Hoy (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Sophie Renee Jones (Practical Nursing Certificate), Zachary Tyler Little (Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate*, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate Certificate*, and Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment Associate in Applied Science*), Devin Cole Rankin (Associate in Arts*), Hannah Mae Sailer (Practical Nursing Certificate), Allison Lynn Shelton (Certified Nurse Assisting Certificate*), Ashlee Morgan Swalls (Associate in Science), Haleigh Grace Williams (Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice)
Carrier Mills: Madison LeAnn Absher (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Brice Glenn Batson (Associate in Arts*), Jennifer Nicole Cavins (Practical Nursing Certificate), Jacqueline Marie Fedele (Practical Nursing Certificate), Hannah Faye Foster (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Zane Haven Martin (Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate and Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate), Jordan Leigh Robertson (Associate in Science)
Carterville: Brandon Jermain Anthony (Criminal Justice Associate in Applied Science), Kirsten Alexis Jordan (Associate in Arts*)
Cave In Rock: Kylie Alexis Mosby (Associate in Arts), Alexander Walter Tourville (Welding Technology – Level 2 Certificate*), Melissa Paige Winters (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science)
Crossville: Jessica Lee Holloman (Associate in Arts*)
Dongola: Tisha Ann Williams (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science)
Edgewood: Peyton Scott Koelm (Outfitter Wildlife Management Associate in Applied Science, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)
Eddyville: Isaiah Rileigh Bramlett (Information Technology Associate in Applied Science), Taylor Madison Gwaltney (Practical Nursing Certificate), Katelyn Rose Ann Hall (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Natalie Jo Hall (Associate in Science*)
Eldorado: Nicolas Codi Bean (Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate, and Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy Duty Truck Associate in Applied Science), Jaxson Ryan Berry (Associate in Arts**), Bradley James Boulds (Diesel Technology MHDT Certificate*), Perla Lisbet Bustos (Associate in Arts), John Bryant Byrd (Associate in Science), Brittany Ann Casteel (Practical Nursing Certificate), Evan Aaron Kenneth Coyle (Associate in Arts), Zoe Brooklyn Davies (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Joshua Jason Farmer (Associate in Science*), Dylan Scott Franklin (PowerSports Technology Certificate*), Lauren Mabel Marie Hammond (Practical Nursing Certificate*), David Lee Heath (Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Cert, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate, Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment Associate in Applied Science, and Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy Duty Truck Associate in Applied Science), Carl James Hineman, Jr. (Associate in Science*), Syndney Rose Mott (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*), Whitney Jo Payne (Associate in Arts*), Karsen Perry Price (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Chase Tyler Pritchett (Welding Technology Certificate and Welding Technology – Level 2 Certificate*), McKenzie Faith Rider (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Austin Noah Smith (Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science* and Welding Technology Certificate*), Lacey Leanne Williford (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Jillian Leigh Womack (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science**), Jessica Lois Woolford (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science)
Elizabethtown: Briley Brynn Blair (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*), Kelsi Dru Fulkerson (Associate in Arts), Ashlyn Marie Smith (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science*), Kailey Rose Sneed (Associate in Arts), Julia Brooke Wheeler (Associate in Arts*)
Enfield: Joshua Robert Howard (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*), Skyler Jenae Morss (Associate in Science*)
Equality: John Edward Adler (Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate, and Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy Duty Truck Associate in Applied Science)
Galatia: Jade Alexia Bridges (Outfitter Wildlife Management Associate in Applied Science and Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate), Haylee Daye Brown (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*), Briana Makenzie Rojas Griggs (Associate in Science), Maddie Renea Grubbs (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Crystal Dawn Hoehn (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Jack Ross-Bond Johnston (Associate in Science*), Halle Marie Morris (Associate in Science*), Chase D. Murphy (Information Technology – Security Associate in Applied Science*), Trey Allen Murphy (Associate in Arts), Dalton Lee Stallings (Information Technology Certificate*), Natalie Grace Triplett (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Austin Michael Wellen (PowerSports Technology Certificate)
Golconda: Avery Mae Hicks (Associate in Science**), Liliana Alexia Steele (Associate in Arts*), Miranda Rose Wallace (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science)
Harrisburg: Peyton Michael Arnold (Associate in Science**), Bayden Anthony Ballard (Practical Nursing Certificate*), Sebastian Cole Barton (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Christian Javier Beal (Associate in Arts), Cassidy Dawn Bennett (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Andrew Tod Bishop (Welding Technology Certificate and Welding Technology – Level 2 Certificate*), Noah Gannon Boon (Associate in Arts*), Courtney McClerren Boulds (Associate in Arts**), Tasha Marie Bruington (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Brandon Alan Butler (Associate in Science*), Dorothy Nicole Clucas (Welding Technology Certificate and Welding Technology – Level 2 Certificate*), Katelyn Leann Daugherty (Associate in Arts), Lexxus I. Deaton, (Outfitter Wildlife Management Associate in Applied Science* and Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate**), Nolen James Deaton (Information Technology Associate in Applied Science*, Information Technology – Programming Associate in Applied Science*, and Information Technology – Security Associate in Applied Science*), Johnathan Jacob Denny (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Haley Lin Goolsby, (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science). Matthew Hunter Guard (Associate in Arts), Allie Jo Hammers (Associate in Arts*), Laura Michelle Jann (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Rachel Elizabeth Lands (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science**), Bentley Jo Linch (Associate in Fine Arts-Theater Acting*), Laura Ashley Leonberger (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Michael R. Mugge (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Jessie Rae Mull (Associate in Arts*), Mayce Elizabeth Murphy, (Practical Nursing Certificate), James Dean Murray (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Danny Ngoc Nguyen (Practical Nursing Certificate), Emeka Victor Okere (Certified Nurse Assisting Certificate), Kaylen Renee Pate, (Associate in Science*), Kari Marie Persinger (Associate in Science), Jonathan Michael Lee Prather (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Andrea Leah Renshaw-Tye (Practical Nursing Certificate), Abbie Leigh Riden (Practical Nursing Certificate), Anthony Cortes Sanchez (Associate in Science**), Summer Leilani Sanders (Information Technology Certificate*), Lisa Marie Sandoval (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Thomas Jake Seiner (Practical Nursing Certificate), Joshua Mckade Smith (Associate in Arts*, Information Technology Associate in Applied Science*, and Information Technology Certificate*), Haley Paige Sullivan (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*), Anna Renee Stricklin (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Laney Nichole Sullivan (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Cassidy Payton Thrash (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Isaiah Michael Underwood (PowerSports Technology Certificate), Saddie Irene Vaughn (Associate in Arts*), Damon Patrick Whitt Jr. (Information Technology Associate in Applied Science*), Emma Grace Williams (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*), Tisha Ann Williams (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science)
Henderson: Noah Anthony Curry (Associate in Arts*)
Herod: Calen Bradley Banks (Associate in Arts), Connor Andrew Wagner (Associate in Science*)
Madisonville, Texas: Zachary Alexandar Rebstock (Associate in Science*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Associate in Applied Science*, and Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)
Marion: Collin Isaiah Garnett (Associate in Arts), Breeanna Lynne Shaw (Practical Nursing Certificate), Bailey Renee Warner (Associate in Arts**), Madison Paige Weber (Associate in Science*)
McLeansboro: Rebecca Marie Jennings (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Metropolis: Jenna Nicole Bunting (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science)
Mt. Vernon: Amir M. Spann (Associate in Arts)
Nashville: Whitley Annette Hunter (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*)
New Burnside: Kenan Ray Rix (Information Technology Associate in Applied Science)
Newburgh, Indiana: Kati Rae Jennings (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science)
Norris City: Hannah Louise Barton (Associate in Arts*), Hannah Marie Bryan (Corrections Certificate* and Law Enforcement Certificate*), Hayden Joseph Buskirk (Associate in Science)
Omaha: Andrea Lynn Bowen (Practical Nursing Certificate), Blake Andrew Brown (Information Technology Certificate, Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science*, and Welding Technology – Level 2 Certificate*)
Ozark: Ashly Breann Dalton (Practical Nursing Certificate), Macie Braelyn Dalton (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*)
Pittsburgh: Michael Gregory DeJarnett (Diesel Technology Heavy Equipment Associate in Applied Science*, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate*, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate*)
Raleigh: Nihl Esten Morton (Associate in Science)
Red Bud: Park Cole Van Dorn (Associate in Arts*)
Ridgway: Carli Ann DeVous (Associate in Arts), Chelsea Ann Goodman (Associate in Arts*), Mallory Paige Jones (Certified Nurse Assisting Certificate), Braxton A. Raben (Practical Nursing Certificate), Gunner Ray Wilson (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*)
Rosiclare: Kyleigh Brooke Bebout (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science)
Sesser: Abbie Leigh Ward (Associate in Arts*)
Shawneetown: Brayden Lukas Capeheart (Associate in Science), Rachel Marie Carter (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science), Willie Howard (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Associate in Applied Science, Diesel Technology Heavy Equipment Associate in Applied Science, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate), Chelsey Lynn Naas (Practical Nursing Certificate), Kelsea Anna Marie Oldham (Certified Nurse Assisting Certificate), Morgan Elizabeth Oldham (Associate in Arts* and Associate in Science*), Gracie May Sauls (Corrections Certificate* and Criminal Justice Associate in Applied Science*), Madison Amillia Smith (Associate in Arts*)
Simpson: William Addison Julian (Associate in Science)
Stonefort: Hannah Marie Craig (Practical Nursing Certificate*), Remington Bradley Curry (Associate in Arts*), Sydney Rae Hancock (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Tristian Brielle King (Practical Nursing Certificate), Connor Joseph Rice (Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Applied Science), Briley Nicole Watts (Associate in Arts*), Emeli Grace Werner (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science)
Tell City, Indiana: Reece Zachary Davis (Associate in Arts)
Third Lake: Jack I Miller (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate* and Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment Associate in Applied Science*)
Thompsonville: Maddie Grace McFarland (Associate in Science*)
West Frankfort: Justin Paul Richison (Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate*, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate*, Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment Associate in Applied Science*, and Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy Duty Truck Associate in Applied Science*), Lindsey Marie Taylor (Practical Nursing Certificate)
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