SIC Celebrates Class of 2025 at 63rd Commencement Ceremony
Southeastern Illinois College recognized its 63rd graduating class during a commencement ceremony held Thursday evening in Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The 232 graduates, representing eight U.S. states and Canada, were celebrated by family, friends, and college faculty and staff.
SIC President Dr. Karen Weiss welcomed guests and delivered the Charge to the Graduates, emphasizing the perseverance, adaptability and community spirit demonstrated by this year’s class.
“In a world that can feel increasingly fast-paced and far away from places like this, it’s important to remember that some of the most valuable skills don’t just come from a textbook,” Weiss said. “They’re forged in real life—in long shifts and late nights, in caring for kids while attending class, in commuting long distances to chase a dream”.
Weiss also recognized numerous academic and co-curricular achievements from the past year, including state championships earned by the college’s speech, Model Illinois Government, and eSports teams. She highlighted student success stories that reflected personal resilience and a strong work ethic—hallmarks of SIC’s mission.
Board of Trustees Chair Debbie Hughes formally conferred the degrees. Weiss also presented the candidates for graduation.
While the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Robert Edward Winters, was unable to attend, his address printed in the ceremony program encouraged graduates to lead with purpose, humility and compassion.
Music for the evening was provided by SIC English instructor and Forensic Falcons Director Jenny Billman, who performed piano selections during the prelude and recessional.
A reception followed the ceremony in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center. Photo backdrops were available for graduates and their families in both the Student Center and Lobby.
Following are the Southeastern Illinois College 2025 graduates. *Denotes graduating with honors. **Denotes graduating with honors and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Anna: Daden Michael Moore (Associate in Arts*)
Ava: Emily Nichole Lowes (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)
Belleville: Angela Eachus (Associate in Science)
Benton: Emma Nicole Calcaterra (Associate in Science*); Delaney Corinne Leffler (Associate in Fine Arts Music Theatre**)
Brighton, Ontario Canada: Gavin Thomas Michener Lake (Associate in Arts*)
Brookport: Trinity Faith Lott (Associate in Science)
Broughton: Chayli Dawn Phelps (Associate in Science*); Cord Gehrig Tucker (Associate in Arts*)
Cahokia: Renee R. Porter (Associate in Arts)
Cape May, New Jersey: Delaney Elizabeth Cluff (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)
Carbondale: Aaron J. Sanders (Associate in Arts*)
Carlyle: Wade Wyatt Sabo (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology AAS*, Welding Technology Certificate*)
Carmi: Ryan Dale Bartley (Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre); Karis J. Carlson (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing*); Kyler Dillon Fisher (Associate in Arts*); Layne G. Gwaltney (Associate in Arts*); Ebonie Malea Hawkins (Associate in Arts*); Morgan Alexis Howard (Practical Nursing Certificate); Peyton Blades Inabit (Associate in Arts*); Jennifer Lynn Johnson (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Jaxon Little (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment); Kassi A. Milligan (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Bryson William Moore (Associate in Science*); Katelyn D. Niehaus (Practical Nursing Certificate); McKenzie Lynn Nipper (Associate in Arts*); Dacin Matthew Rudolph (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Ashlee Morgan Swalls (Associate in Science); Layne E. Whitley (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment); Laney Rose York (Associate in Science*)
Carrier Mills: Reagan Victoria Brasher (Associate in Arts*); Elizabeth Anne Bristow (Associate in Science*); Kyle Ray Holloman (Associate in Arts); Kadence Adasyn Lunsford (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Morgan Lee Murphy (Practical Nursing Certificate); Joshua Dylan Parks (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Katie Renate Stout (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Emma K. Weatherington (Cosmetology Certificate*)
Carterville: Callie Nicole Russell (Associate in Arts)
Cave In Rock: Alexis Harlie DeGrave (Associate in Arts*); Brittany Louise Dutton (Practical Nursing Certificate); Hailey Brooke McDowell (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Clarksville, Tennessee: Rigo A. Cervera (Associate in Science)
Creal Springs: Abigail Horn (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)
Eddyville: Kassidy Lee Beane (Associate in Arts**, Associate in Science**)
Eldorado: Garret Ethan Armijo (PowerSports Technology Certificate*); Jack Christopher Bruce (Associate in Science*); Owen Butler (Practical Nursing Certificate); Hannah Jene Clark (Associate in Arts); Austin Grayson Collins (Associate in Science); Greyson Smith Conley (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate, Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate, PowerSports Technology Certificate); Max H. Davis (Practical Nursing Certificate); Sean Edward Dillard (Associate in Arts); Olivia Jade Easley (Associate in Arts*); Sydney R. Farmer (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Tabitha Saben Gentry (Associate in Arts*); Kenlee M. Grisham (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Mackenzie Austin Paige Hogg (Associate in Science*); Willa Danielle January (Associate in Arts); Addison Lynn Kittinger (Practical Nursing Certificate); Montana Long (Practical Nursing Certificate); McKenzie Faith Melvin (Associate in Arts*); Candace Erin Murphy (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Kimberly A. Riley (Cosmetology Certificate*); Gabrielle Brianne Russell (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing*); Cydnee Lynn VanZant (Associate in Science); Sidney Cheyann Wheeler (Practical Nursing Certificate); Allyson Sue-Ann Winters (Associate in Arts*); Maleigha Plumadale Zoph (Cosmetology Certificate)
Elizabethtown: Aida A. Barnard (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Calista Conley (Associate in Arts*); Allexys Dutton (Practical Nursing Certificate); Kailin Turner Gerdes (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*); Nyla Bryanna Sheftic (Associate in Science*); Aiden James Vaughn (Associate in Science*); Halle Mae Wallace (Associate in Arts)
Enfield: Gabriel D. Heil (Welding Technology Certificate); Colby Matthew Prather (Associate in Arts*); Erin Natalie Wicker (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)
Equality: Madilynn Grace Cruson (Associate in Science*); Cassidy J. Flanigan (Associate in Arts); Kylie S. Fox (Practical Nursing Certificate); Brooklyn Paige Keown (Practical Nursing Certificate); Jason Jonah King (Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Breanna Nicole Zirkelbach (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)
Galatia: Joseph Levi Bridewell (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment, Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate); Adrian N. Hill (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Tracie Jean Migliore (Cosmetology Teacher Certificate); Isabel Paige Quartana (Associate in Science*); Reese J. Reynolds (Associate in Arts); Carter Corey Wiseman (Associate in Science*)
Golconda: Keira Elise Buckman (Associate in Science*); Luke Issac Hobbs (Associate in Arts*); Abigail Lynn Janssen (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Gracie Rae Markus (Associate in Arts); Makenna Jo Millis (Practical Nursing Certificate); Jayden Alexander Smith (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology, Information Technology Certificate); Zachary Thomas Watson (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Alyssa Paige Werner (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)
Goreville: Destiny Nichole Beasley (Cosmetology Certificate*)
Harrisburg: Andrew Ray Allen (PowerSports Technology Certificate*); Alexis Jade Austin (Cosmetology Certificate*); Kaylee Grace Barger (Associate in Arts*); Dulce Abigayle Brimm (Cosmetology Certificate*); Sebastian Cole Brown (Associate in Arts); Tim Burwell Jr. (Welding Technology Certificate, Welding Technology Level 2 Certificate, Associate of Applied Science Welding Technology); Skye Marie Casey (Associate in Arts*); Robert Stephen Cossey (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate); Myles Easton Crank (Associate in Arts); Sophia Maria Dawe (Associate in Arts*); Grant MacAlister Dooley (Associate in Arts); Katelyn Rae Brieanna Dunning (Associate in Science*); Charles Maddox Fehrenbacher (Associate in Science); William Connor Ferrell (Information Technology Certificate*); Jennifer Lyn Fly (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Sadie Ann Foy (Associate in Arts*); Billyjo Wilson Goins (Associate in Arts); Abbie C. Graham (Associate in Arts*); Katelyn Michelle Hall (Associate in Fine Arts-Theatre Acting); Tina Marie Hamilton (Cosmetology Teacher Certificate); Doc Takoda Harrawood (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment); Logan R. Hatton (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Security); Rebekah S. Hawkins (Associate in Arts); Walker R. Henley (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology, Information Technology Certificate); Keri L. Horton (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Ian Cole Irvin (Associate in Science*); Madelyn Leigh-Ann Johnson (Associate in Science*); Bryleigh M. Lewis (Cosmetology Certificate*); Daizha Locke (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Eliza Grace Markham (Cosmetology Certificate*); Alexa L. Marvel (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Rowyn McAshton (Associate in Arts); John Patrick Ryan Murphy (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate); Halleye LeeAnn Pate (Associate in Arts); Rylee Madison Pate (Associate in Arts); Skylar May Perkins (Associate in Applied Science Welding Technology, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate, Welding Technology Certificate); Harrisburg – RaCquel Prather (Associate in Science*); Ayden Jaxon Ly Price (Associate in Fine Arts-Theatre Acting); Katrina Claire Quertermous (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Joey Elizabeth Quinn (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Joseph Michael Quisenberry (Associate in Arts); Ellie Grace Rann (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Jaxton K. Roper (Associate in Science); Sophia Marie Shelton (Associate in Arts*); Payton A. Sinks (Associate in Arts); Lucas Paul Stricklin (Associate in Science*); Benjamin Alexander Titcomb (Associate in Arts*); Kayla Tolbert (Cosmetology Certificate); Novah Madeline Watt (Associate in Arts*); Brandi D. Whitt (Associate in Arts*); Tarius D. Wilson (Associate in Arts); Sophie Elise Williams (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Olivia G. Womack (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Cameron M. Wendler (Practical Nursing Certificate); Harrisburg – Caleigh Jade Whiting (Practical Nursing Certificate); Heaven J. Winters (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Herod: Charles Kurt Davis (Associate in Arts*); Stephanie Oker (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)
Johnston City: Jordan Gabrielle Blades (Associate in Arts)
Junction: Anna Marie Martin (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Kewanee: Marissa Jo Stevens (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)
Madisonville, Kentucky: Parker Reece Mathis (Associate in Science*)
Marion: Kenley Autumn Ashmore (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Natalie G. Farmer (Cosmetology Certificate*); Emmylou N. Haught (Associate in Applied Science – Criminal Justice*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Madison M. Holmes (Associate in Arts); Gabrielle Audrey Shrum (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Bailey Nicole Weber (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Abby Marie Zirkelbach (Associate in Fine Arts-Music Theatre*, Associate in Arts*)
McLeansboro: Sarah M. Ritcheson (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Metropolis: Sophie Mae Bormann (Associate in Arts); Bennett G. Neely (Associate in Arts*)
Morganfield, Kentucky: Harley Jo Disney (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Cierra Diane Kay Vos (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Murray, Kentucky: Alex D. Boyd (Associate in Arts)
New Haven: Trenton Levi Clifford (Associate in Arts**); Rolanda Michelle Hinton (Associate in Arts*); Megan Lynn Morgan (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Norris City: Jerra Michelle Barton (Cosmetology Certificate*); Morgan Nicole Bryant (Associate in Arts); Skyler Fae Edwards (Associate in Arts**); Alyssa Rose Finn (Associate in Arts*); Toby Bryce Hamblin (Associate in Arts); Joel Ryan Hortin (Associate in Science**); Addyson Monroe (Associate in Arts); Tanya Peterson (Practical Nursing Certificate); Brianna Grace Prather (Associate in Arts*); Rachel Joyce Russell (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Emma Tauiliili (Practical Nursing Certificate)
North Saanich, British Columbia: Griffin Finn Gladych (Associate in Science*)
Omaha: Andrea L. Bowen (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Eric Juan Carlos York (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*)
Owensboro, Kentucky: Wadang A. Wel (Associate in Science)
Ozark: Ora Ann Gaines (Associate in Science*); Jael Joy Griesbach (Associate in Arts*); Charles Thomas King (Associate in Arts**); Camren Amaya Snell (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)
Paducah, Kentucky: Jordan Elizabeth Bufford (Associate in Arts*)
Pinckneyville: Matthew L. Rohlfing (Associate in Applied Science – Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)
Pittsburg: Trista Sue Williams (Associate in Science)
Raleigh: Korah F. Migliore (Cosmetology Certificate*)
Ridgway: Ryan Chase Arnett (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate); Kiran Lee Fillinghim (Associate in Arts); Hayden T. Moore (Associate in Arts*); Raphael Matthew Moye (Associate in Applied Science – Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment); Darrin Lane Newton (Associate in Applied Science – Welding Technology, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate *, Welding Technology Certificate *); Hanna K. Rinehart (Practical Nursing Certificate); Jessica Lynn Rorer (Associate in Arts*); Rylie T. Rushing (Associate in Science*)
Rosiclare: Ava M. Bishop (Associate in Science); Madalynn Cyndi Dare (Associate in Science); AbbyGail Jane Denton (Practical Nursing Certificate); Lance E. Ditterline (Associate in Applied Science Welding Technology, Welding Technology Certificate, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate); Emery Elyse Stricklin (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)
Saginaw, Michigan: Gabriel Edward Lobsinger (Associate in Arts*)
Sesser: Bria Emmalee Williams (Associate in Arts*)
Shawneetown: Shelby Maleigh Case (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); McKayla Coogan (Practical Nursing Certificate); Wyatt Adam Crane (Associate in Science*); Skylar A. Gentles (Associate in Arts**); Laney Kate Naas (Associate in Science); Chelsey Lynn Naas (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Payton A. Sinks (Associate in Arts); Brittany Jean Tackett (Practical Nursing Certificate)
Simpson: Chloe Shires (Associate in Science)
Stonefort: Lane Patrick Boaz (Associate in Applied Science – Welding Technology*, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Kaylee Ann Klope (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Barbara Sue Milligan (Associate in Arts*); Hunter Charles Patterson (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate *); Kivilcim Spanel (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Tristian B. King (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)
Sturgis, Kentucky: Schuyler Joseph Vineyard McGhee (Associate in Applied Science – Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*); Norris Keith Syers (Associate in Applied Science – Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)
Trinity, Florida: Jax Joesph Golden (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science)
Tunnel Hill: Ethan Ford (PowerSports Technology Certificate); Thomas Andrew Holhubner (Associate in Science*)
Vienna: Jackson C. Fisher (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy Duty Truck Certificate)
Waverly, Kentucky: Caleb Tripp (Associate in Applied Science – Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment*)
Wayland, Iowa: Jonathan D. Moore (Associate in Applied Science – Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)
West Frankfort: Dayanara Eden Degler (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Preston Nicholas King (Associate in Science)
Wylie, Texas: Asher Blake Wiseman (Associate in Science)
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