SIC Celebrates Class of 2026 at 64th Commencement Ceremony

Southeastern Illinois College recognized its 64th graduating class during a commencement ceremony held Thursday evening in Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The standing-room-only ceremony honored 249 graduates representing eight U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

SIC President Dr. Karen Weiss welcomed graduates and guests and reflected on a year of growth and achievement across the college.

During her remarks, Weiss highlighted the opening of the Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi, continued enrollment growth, campus renovation projects and more than $3 million in grant funding supporting new healthcare and career and technical education programs.

Weiss also recognized student achievements in academics, athletics and competitive events, including state and national honors earned by SIC teams.

“We celebrate the extraordinary academic achievements of our students, including 100% pass rates in both our nursing and cosmetology programs — an accomplishment that speaks volumes about the quality of instruction and the dedication of our students,” Weiss said.

Weiss later delivered the Charge to the Graduates, encouraging students to “be the coffee bean” by positively influencing the environments around them and transforming challenges into opportunities.

“Your future is not something that happens to you — it’s something you shape,” Weiss told graduates.

Ms. Debbie Hughes, Chairwoman of the SIC Board of Trustees, conferred the degrees. Weiss presented the candidates for graduation.

SIC Student Trustee Avery Henderson introduced 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Capt. Jacob “Atlas” Vaughan, an SIC graduate and F-16 instructor pilot with the Indiana Air National Guard.

In his keynote address, Vaughan encouraged graduates to pursue integrity, resilience and lifelong learning.

“You’re graduating at a time when the world needs steady minds and strong character,” Vaughan said. “Choose integrity and choose courage when it matters most.”

Music Instructor Cory Garmane provided musical selections for the prelude, processional and recessional.

A reception followed the ceremony in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center.

Following are the Southeastern Illinois College 2026 graduates. *Denotes graduating with honors. **Denotes graduating with honors and membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Altamont: Peyton August Garrard (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)

Benton: Austin Tyler Gaither (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)

Bettendorf, Iowa: Bradyn William Fairman (Associate in Arts)

Broughton: Klayton Lee Clark (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*); Ashley Nichole Cox (Certified Nurse Assisting Certificate); Brandon Lee Jordan (Practical Nursing Certificate)

Buncombe: Casey Layne Norris (Associate in Arts*)

Carlyle: Adam Jonathan Voss (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)

Carmi: Jeni Diana Marie Browning (Practical Nursing Certificate); Mason Lee Duval (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate); Brandi Lynn Hineman (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Brook Jean Hineman (Associate in Science*); Alexis Larie Miller (Associate in Science); Kassi A. Milligan (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Mylee Jo Mitchell (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Tiffany Marie Musgrave (Practical Nursing Certificate); Katelyn Dawn Niehaus (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Logan David Jackson Niehaus (Welding Technology Certificate); Gavin Allen Peyton (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Haylie Marie Pringle-Carpenter (Cosmetology Certificate*); Jerrod Ray Stinson (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate); Callie Nicole Sturgal (Practical Nursing Certificate); Trayton Lamont Vickers (Associate in Science); Nathalie Kay Westfall (Associate in Arts)

Carolina, Puerto Rico: Freddie Luiz Vazquez Quinones (Associate in Science*)

Carrier Mills: Mackensie Michelle Avery (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Taylor Elizabeth Dombrow (Associate in Science); Hayden Grace Fulkerson (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Ryli Jean Fulkerson (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Julia Brooke Keith (Practical Nursing Certificate); Sarah Elisabeth Moczulewski (Associate in Arts*); Hannah Ruth Wenzel (Associate in Arts*)

Carterville: Lacie Michelle Carr (Associate in Arts*); Angela Michelle Ellis (Medical Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate); Tyler Shane Waldron (Associate in Arts)

Cave-In-Rock: Brittany Louise Dutton (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Morgan Lee Fricker (Associate in Science*); Aaliyah Payge Littrell (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Riley James Macedo (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Hailey Brooke McDowell (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)

Chatham: Ryan Phillip Dunbar (Associate in Arts)

Collinsville: Dalton Russell Hursey (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Associate in Science*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*); Autumn Morley (Associate in Arts*)

Crossville: Ian Jerald Jeffery Mosier (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy-Duty Truck*, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate)

Dieterich: Brayden Ryan Hahn (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*); John Donald Holste (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Heavy Equipment*)

East Alton: Jordan Mackenzie Ealey (Associate in Arts*)

Eddyville: Triton Lane Gwaltney (Associate in Science*)

Eldorado: Camron Lane Ande (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Zayne Joseph Barr (Information Technology Certificate); Luke Michael Barton (Associate in Arts); Owen Lee Butler (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Emily Grace Colorado (Medical Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate); Greyson Smith Conley (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy-Duty Truck, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate); Hannah Sue Farmer (Practical Nursing Certificate); Sydney Rose Farmer (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing*); Brianna Elizabeth Fleeger (Practical Nursing Certificate); Madison Nicole Gaines (Cosmetology Certificate*); Kenlee Mason Grisham (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing*); Cage Owen Harris (PowerSports Technology Certificate*); Macey Jaymeson Hearn (Associate in Arts); Adrianna Olivia Hendrix (Practical Nursing Certificate); Jayden Lynn Hosman (Cosmetology Certificate); Dierks Michael Jodon (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology*, Information Technology Certificate*); Morgan Blaire Johnson (Associate in Arts); Addison Lynn Kittinger (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Hallie-Kate Oldham (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Lukas Carlisle Pigg (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Brionica Nicole Ray (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Ashton Charles Robinson (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*); Lillian Emma Shaw (Associate in Arts*); Sidney Cheyann Wheeler (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Eric Mitchell Winnier Jr. (Associate in Arts*)

Elizabethtown: Derrick Wayne Brantley (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate); Keisha Lynn Phillips (Medical Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate); Raegan Michelle Vaughn (Practical Nursing Certificate); Devin Gage Winters (Veterinary Assistant Certificate*)

Enfield: Shelby Jo DeLap (Associate in Arts*); Ethan Tyler Howard (Associate in Arts*); Nolan Adam Prather (Associate in Science*); Jaxen Kole Simmons (Welding Technology Certificate); Dylan Lee Tharp (Practical Nursing Certificate)

Equality: Scott Allan Flanigan (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Erica Tracy Johnson (Associate in Arts); Zoe Brooke Robbins (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Kody Austin Turner (Practical Nursing Certificate)

Evansville, Indiana: Crewz Nathaniel Caswell (Associate in Arts); Ethan Evans (Associate in Science)

Galatia: Hannah Grace Carlton (Associate in Arts*); Isabelle Marie Clarida (Practical Nursing Certificate); Derrick Allen Fitzpatrick (Practical Nursing Certificate); Ashley Celesta Foster (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Dane Taylor Jenkins (Associate in Science*); Madyson Nicole Lipe (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Jaci Jo Wood (Practical Nursing Certificate*)

Golconda: Karsyn Grace Clay (Cosmetology Certificate*); Adriene Sue Eddington (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Lilith Kristof Ibata (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Ezekiel Mamangun Narvasa (Practical Nursing Certificate); Kaitlynn Grace O’Neal (Associate in Arts)

Grayville: Tyzae Xavier Deon Rowland (Associate in Science*); Addison Pearl Tate (Associate in Arts*)

Halls, Tennessee: Hayden Taylor Burks (Associate in Arts*)

Harrisburg: Christopher Steve Adams (PowerSports Technology Certificate*); Kameron Lee Adams (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Kaydan Alexis Angelly (Associate in Arts**); Regen Jade Arnett (Associate in Arts*); Noah David Arnold (Associate in Science**); Cierra Lynn Barnes (Medical Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate); Braxtyn James Baugher (Practical Nursing Certificate); Walker Koby Bishop (Associate in Applied Science Welding Technology*, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Hallie Belle Boggess (Associate in Arts*); McKenna Paige Boon (Practical Nursing Certificate); Layla Anne Borders (Practical Nursing Certificate); Braden Erik Burtis (Associate in Arts*); Sara Jo Butler (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Skye Marie Casey (Associate in Science*); Gavin Lee Childers (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Hailey Nichole Crowell (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Haley Denee Culkin (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Jocelyn Dismuke (Practical Nursing Certificate); Trevor Matthew Dunn (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate, Welding Technology Certificate); Kelsyn Zaine Fricker (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Security*); Ethan Tyler Golish (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Khoal Rileigh Goodson (Associate in Arts); Dawson James Griffith (Associate in Arts*); Javon Eugene Hale (Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate, PowerSports Technology Certificate); Shirley Jean Hamilton (Medical Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate); Kialee Brianne Hardin (Associate in Arts*); Zaine Thomas Hathaway (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Avery Stone Henderson (Associate in Science**); Jarrett Lee Hendrickson (Associate in Arts*); Connor William Henshaw (Associate in Applied Science Welding Technology*, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Madison Kay Hodge (Practical Nursing Certificate); Zoe Rian Holbrook (Associate in Arts); Merideth Jann (Cosmetology Certificate*); Triton Lane Kielhorn (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Jake Lee King (Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate); Mitchell Nickolas Lane (Associate in Applied Science Welding Technology*, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Kayla Nadine Lawrence (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Joshua Lowe (Practical Nursing Certificate); Kristin McCulley (Associate in Science*); Amber Nicole McCulloch (Associate in Arts); Abigail Lynn Medina (Cosmetology Certificate*); Chase Worrick Medina (Associate in Applied Science Welding Technology*, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Francesca River Messerschmidt (Associate in Arts*); Jessica Michelle Miller (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Zoe Elizabeth Miller (Cosmetology Certificate); Tyler Charles Morgan (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology*, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Programming*, Information Technology Certificate*); Andra Shea Murphy (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Miley Grace Murphy (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Sidney Renee Neal (Associate in Arts); Jasmine Abigayle Norris (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Brody Cabellas Nyberg (Associate in Arts); Taylor Leigh Ozee (Associate in Arts); Abbie Jean Pickering (Cosmetology Certificate); Zara Jo Pinkston (Practical Nursing Certificate); Christy Lynn Pollard (Practical Nursing Certificate); Paige Elizabeth Potts (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Hunter Price (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate); Jaxon Miles Quisenberry (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Kane Alexander Rimpler (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Programming, Information Technology Certificate); Lillian Nicole Siler (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Maddie Christine Smothers (Practical Nursing Certificate); Gavinn Michael Swann (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science*); Benjamin Alexander Titcomb (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate, Law Enforcement Certificate); Whittleigh Marie Trusty (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Caleigh Jade Whiting (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Vincent Daniel Whitt (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Programming); Damon Patrick Whitt Sr. (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology*, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Programming*, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Security*, Information Technology Certificate*); Mary Elizabeth Winkleman (Practical Nursing Certificate*); Kendra Leigh Wright (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Rita Kathryn Wright (Associate in Arts); Abbey Jo Zertuche (Practical Nursing Certificate)

Henderson, Kentucky: Jace Alan Thurby (Associate in Arts)

Herod: Charlie Josephine Lane (Associate in Arts*)

Herrin: Samantha Jessalyn Krasselt (Associate in Arts); Jonathan Carl Newman LeBlond (PowerSports Technology Certificate); Faith Victoria Perry-Foster (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science)

Indianapolis, Indiana: Emma Grace Hamblin (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)

Jerseyville: Adam Raymond Kribs (Associate in Arts)

Johnston City: Adrian Nichole Hill (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing*)

Junction: Abigaile Sue Howard (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Abigail Isabella McNeil (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Oliva Sophia Moore (Practical Nursing Certificate); Kailyn McKenzie Williams (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)

Lawrenceville: Bryant Christopher Jenkins (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)

Lexington, Indiana: William Cooper Stockdale (Associate in Arts)

Loiza, Puerto Rico: Eliezer Chevere Rodriquez (Associate in Science*)

Manteno: Ryan Allen Young (Associate in Science*)

Marion: Courtney Jacqueline Barden (Medical Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate); Ashley N. Dietz (Associate in Arts); Alexa L. Marvel (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Chelsi Jo Miskelley (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Hope Elizabeth Newell (Associate in Arts); Emily Grace Ross (Associate in Arts**, Associate in Science**); Hunter Michael Throgmorton (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)

McLeansboro: Annaleise Kalana Shorb (Associate in Arts*); Kenadee Ann Halley (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); William Kennedy O’Daniel (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)

Metropolis: Cadence Elise Johnson (Associate in Science*)

Moca, Puerto Rico: Esteban Dariel Acevedo (Associate in Arts**)

Morganfield, Kentucky: Cailey Marie Divine (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Cierra Diane Kay Vos (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)

Mount Vernon: Arianna Marie McKinzie (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science)

New Burnside: Savannah Joy Oslay (Associate in Arts*)

New Haven: Megan Lynn Morgan (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing)

Norris City: Dylan Michael Bocook (Associate in Arts*); Logan Robert Brinkley (Associate in Science); Alexis Marie Hamblin (Associate in Arts*); Mallory Ann Hobbs (Practical Nursing Certificate); Makenzie Marie Lehmkuhler (Cosmetology Certificate*); Tanya Marie Peterson (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Ivy Jade Pippin (Cosmetology Certificate*); Lauren Marie Poole (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); Madix Glenn Schutz (Welding Technology Certificate*); Hunter James Sullivan (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy-Duty Truck*, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate*, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate*); Emma Tauiliili (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Alivia Noel Zenner (Cosmetology Certificate*)

Ozark: Andrew Eugene Brown (PowerSports Technology Certificate)

Pittsburg: Dylon Michael Burford (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)

Raleigh: Perrin Dale Miller (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Grace Marie Trammel (Associate in Science)

Rosiclare: Aiden Ray Borum (Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice*, Corrections Certificate*, Law Enforcement Certificate*); Destiny Rose Conrad (Medical Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate*); Jessie Fricker (PowerSports Technology Certificate); Maddison Isabelle Hepp (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Ryan Brendan Lampert (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology*, Information Technology Certificate*)

Shawneetown: Jasie Ray Blair (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*); McKayla Ann Coogan (Associate in Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing); Ryne Drew Hawkins (Practical Nursing Certificate); Quoc Anh Le (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology*, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Programming*, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Security*, Information Technology Certificate*); Tuan Anh Le (Associate in Applied Science Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Programming*, Associate in Applied Science Information Technology-Security*, Information Technology Certificate); Israel Vence Pichardo (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate*)

Simpson: Hunter Ray Boaz (Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate*, Welding Technology Certificate*); Hannah Lynn Choate (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science)

Springfield: Hunter Evan Garner (Associate in Arts*)

Stonefort: Delaney Dawn Choate (Cosmetology Certificate*); Jessica Lynn Hendrix (Associate in Applied Science Welding Technology, Welding Technology-Level 2 Certificate, Welding Technology Certificate); Trentin Eli Turner (Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate)

Sturgis, Kentucky: Cora Beth Syers (Associate in Applied Science Outfitter Wildlife Management*, Outfitter Wildlife Management Certificate*)

Urbana: Ka’Myra Cymone Scoby (Associate in Arts*)

Utuado, Puerto Rico: Fernando Miguel Andujar (Associate in Arts**)

Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada: Zackary Claude Savoie Major (Associate in Arts)

Vienna: Justin Caleb Wright (Associate in Applied Science Diesel Technology-Medium Heavy-Duty Truck, Basic Vehicle Repair Technician Certificate, Diesel Technology Medium Heavy-Duty Truck Certificate)

Warwick, Rhode Island: Justin Joseph Odsen (Associate in Arts)

West Frankfort: Jack Edward Hogg III (Associate in Arts*, Associate in Science*)

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