Spring 2025 Commencement Marks Record-Setting Milestone for LSCO Students

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ORANGE, TX – ​On Friday evening, the Gator community gathered in celebration as Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) honored its largest-ever graduating class during two Spring Commencement ceremonies held at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the G&G Enterprises Arena at West Orange Stark High School.

This spring, 498 students earned degrees and certificates, culminating in the conferral of 602 total awards representing a 43% increase from Spring 2024 and a 403% increase since Spring 2018. The momentum reflects LSCO’s continued commitment to growth, access, and academic excellence.

“This is more than just a record-breaking graduating class. It’s a testament to the drive, resilience, and determination of our students and our community,” said LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson. “Each graduate has a story, and together, they represent the future of Southeast Texas.”

Of this year’s graduates, 72% are first-generation college students, further demonstrating LSCO’s vital role in expanding access to higher education. Graduates ranged in age from 16 to 62, with an average GPA of 3.42.

Dual credit students accounted for more than half of the graduates, with 264 students earning 284 awards solidifying LSCO’s strong partnerships with area high schools and its commitment to early college access.

In total, 76% of awards conferred were certificates, highlighting LSCO’s focus on equipping students with job-ready skills for immediate entry into the workforce.

The campus was filled with cheers, smiles, and plenty of proud family members and friends as graduates crossed the stage, each step marking a new chapter of achievement and opportunity.

“We are proud of every graduate,” said Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Wendy Elmore. “This moment reflects years of hard work and support from faculty, staff, and loved ones. LSCO continues to serve as a bridge to a brighter, Orange future.”

Watch the commencement ceremonies online, and download the official commencement program here. Following is the list of Spring 2025 graduates in alphabetical order:

Justin Todd Abshire**
Charles Jeffery Adams**
Lorie Anne Adams***
Amanda Denise Ahlgrim
Katherine Michelle Aguirre
Leonardo Daniel Aguinaga
Reymundo Aguilar***
Dustin James Ahdokobo
Ava Allen**
Charles Humberto Alonso***
Emilio Manuel Alonso
Miguel Alexander Alvarez***
Ashley Mone Anderson-Brackens
Ashley Marie Andress***
Calvin Caleb Anthony
Joan Manuel Araujo
Kelly Joan Armstrong
Kaiden Thomas Aven
Carolyn Ann Aznavour
Santiago Baca***
Laynee Marie Badgett
Colleen Janell Baker***
Alfonso Joel Balderas
Melissa Jimenez Banda
Mallorie Lynn Barber
Syrea Novelle Barton**
Kara Faith Beach
Mikayella A. Beck
Kaleb Erik Belk**
Ricardo Carranza Bercian**
Leroy Thomas Bergeron
Addison Grace Bickham***
Gracie Lee Bickham**
James Douglas Bingham***
Ethan James Black
Bryce Allen Blacksher*
Wacy Oneil Blanchard, Jr.*
Branson Dean Blanchard
Kaleigh Brooke Blincoe
Gavin James Bobinger
Madison Lynn Booker
Raven Elise Booker
Brayden Joseph Borders
Jacob Zane Bowers***
Alleigh S. Bowen
Jacob Ryan Burman*
Luke Allen Boyett
Konner Allen Bradley
Jaycie Rene Breaux
Breanna Leeshay Breed
Allison Mara Brewster
Lara Sanford Brisendine***
Christian Lee Bolyard
Peyton Paul Broom
Courtney Leah Broussard**
Holly Lauren Brown
Hannah Grace Brown
Ella Maredith Burns***
Tanner Lee Burns
Madison Renee Burge
Johan Eric Carranza**
Brayden L. Carrell
Jonathan Earl Carroll
Kimberlyn Sierra Carter
Daniya Lashae Carter
Delia Elia Castro
Brandi Chantell Ceasar
Jaelinn Mae Charboneau***
Kymberly Gauthier-Jackson Chambers
Carson Scott Chesser
Camden Knox Clark***
Charles Nolan Cochran
Zoe Alyssa Coker
Patrisha Leighanna Conner*
Angel Monique Cooper
Timyah Carleysia Cooper
Gage Bailey Coombs
Cole Cleveland Coulter*
Jason Avery Courville**
Ariana Ivonne Cruz*
Gabriella Nicole Cunningham*
Micah Douglas Curl
Jace Desten Daigle*
Latisha ReNee' Dandridge
Mark Thomas Davis III*
Dolce Marie Delgado
Camryn Ceylee Denmon
Kaylee Mariah DeRouen
David Reno Derosier
Kinsey DeLynn Dillard***
Justin Patrick Dille
Charles Douglas Doiron
John Lamonte Douglas
Isaiah Jamal Dumas
Carlee Emma Dupuy***
Trent Marshall Eaves***
Carter Wayne Eglin
Gavin Phillip Ehrle
Hudson Michael Emerson*
Natalie Paige Ellis***
Landon Eppes
Abigayle Elaine Ernst**
Tristan Zane Erwin
D'Ziya Alise Evans*
Kayla Nichole Ewart***
Clayton Alan Farwell***
John Thomas Fielder
Maggie Mae Fisher
Desiree Kay Fitzpatrick
Landon Cole Floyd
Brant James Fontenot
Jordan Andrew Fontenot**
Amber Ariana Foster**
Noah Even Fournet
Whitney Danielle Fowler
Jonte Yasmine Frank
Austin Cole Frederick
Dakota Riley Freeman
Monica Isabel Freeman
Casey Lane Fuselier
Briana Leann Gant*
Juan Garcia
Xavier Angelis Garcia
Kyler Lathon Gardovsky
Zowie Michelle Madison Garza***
Mekaylia Gauthier**
Akiera Monet Geral*
Sheneiquia Symone Gilder
Alex Michael Gilmore
Brandon Jarod Gillis
Emily Eliza Gillis
Ronald Alexander Goitia
Sydney Kaylen Goodman**
Mariana Faith Gonzales
Gabriela Gonzalez
Caden Treyce Gore
Caleb Wayne Granger
Aspen Nicole Grant*
Maleeyah Marie Green
Branden Tyler Greenway*
Barron Jace Gray***
Hunter Dean Thomas Gray
Grayson Wyatt Gregory
Erin S. Guidroz
E'Retrious Dominic Gus
Ethan Cole Gunter*
Serenity Faith Hagan
Annamarie Shirley Hall
Bryce Anthony Hamilton**
Shelby Kate Hand
Allie Denise Hampton
Alexis Victoria Hanlon***
Lacey Breeann Hardin
Toni Nichelle Harris
Hutson Alexander Harrison***
Rylan Thomas Harrison
Sunny Lorraine Harvey
Holden John Hatcher
Gavin Rilen Hawkins
James Leslie Hawkins
Gracie Faith Hebert
Rayburn James Hebert
George Alexander Hentrich
Mayra Elisabeth Hernandez
Aariyanna Sade' Hernandez Crochett
Mason Anthony Herreros
Serenity Dashan Hillery*
Alexus Michaelle Holcomb***
Tyler Le'Anne Hoppaugh
Kendra Marie Hopper*
Christopher Da'marco Hopkins
Jartavious Letrelz Howard
Kaden James Hull
Emma Faith Humplik
Danyelle Monique Hurts*
Jeanna Marie Ingram
Mysti Dawn Istre
Lane Jacobs**
Michael Randy Janise, Jr.
Aayannie Tempist Jefferson
John Allen Jefferson
Royale Bonshae Jenkins
Imani Nicole Jenkins*
Gage Thomas Johnson*
Hunter Brice Johnson***
Destiny Johnson
Kali Makayla Johnson
Jessica Nicole Johnson
Elisabeth Ann Johnson*
Hillary Rose Johnnie***
Keaton David Jones
Richard Adam Jones
Zana Cecilia-Elizabeth Joseph
Jennifer Leigh Keel**
Kenny Wayne Kelley
Ty Terrell Kelly
Patrick Ryan Kelly***
Miranda Lee Keltz*
Tiffany Michelle Kemp
Landon Chase Kibodeaux
Amanda Christine Kibodeaux
Blaze Hunter King
Brian Knighton
Brylee Danielle Kordie***
Korey Rashaad Laday
Johnny Lamoreau***
Justin Matthew Landry
Dominick Ross Landry
Jesse James Langford
Lynn E. Langston III
Waylon James Ledet
Graclyn Shea Lee*
Justin Dale Lee**
Cherri Boutte LeFrere
Denver Kyle Leger**
Nicholas Kayden LeJeune***
Jakeara Sharday Lemons
Tryston Adin Leonard
Merik Leigh Leviness
Addison Jade Ling
Ingrid Marquet' Locklear
Brooke Elizabeth Loupe
Kevin Shae Low**
Gunner Franklin Lowe
Kamryn Lumpkin***
Desiree Lynn Lunsford
April Renee Lynch***
Izaevian Joseph Lyons
Chassidie Renee Mahfouz
Sadie Elizabeth Malagarie**
Kaleb Arik Malin***
Jacob David Marchuk
Paige Eleece Marshall
Justin Paul Marshall***
Diana Rose Martinez
Braxton Heath Martinez
Michael Jay Martin***
Ryan Scott Martin
Clara Anne Matthews***
Ethan Thomas McAdams
Jordan Blayne McCardle
Saben Bradley McCoy
Miesha Shaunte Mcdade
Jozie Shea McGlothin***
Carrie Elizabeth McKee**
Heather Nacole McMillan*
Ethan Leshon McCollum**
Adam Wade Meaux***
David Mendez
Angel Perez Mendoza*
Priscilla Olivia Mae Mercer
Rechelle Darneshia Milburn
Nathan Wayne Miller***
Daniel Jordan Mires***
Chaise James Mitchell
Brooke Autumn Mitchell
Reece Danielle Molina**
Collin Jacob Moody
Reese Brady Moree***
Rylee Karter Moree***
Victoria Kay Morgan
Oliver Samuel Morgan**
Easton Arthur Morris
Colton Henry Morrison
Kolie Ann Moseley**
Megean LaToia Moses
Rainee Jade Mouton**
Claudia Nicole Murdock***
Hannah Marie Murphy***
Sadie Marie Musten
Aliyah Marie Ney*
Ava Elizabeth Ochoa***
Stacie Ochs
Denim Lebron Orebo
Kyler James Orr
Christian Joshua Orrosquieta**
Keely Jade Parsons***
Aysia Nacole Perrault
Amonie Ciara Perkins*
Emonie Tiara Perkins***
Autumn Rae Perkins**
Destiny Shanae' Perry*
Rylan M. Perry**
Ethan Daniel Peet**
Shealeigh Lynn Pietz
Dakota Keith Pinner
Clayton Paul Pitre
Braeden Daniel Pitre
William Eldrige Pitre
Jacquelyn Powell
Alex Keith Powers
Emma Grace Powell
Barbara Ann Praylor***
Natalie Ann Pratt
William Lajames Christopher Prewitt
Dalton Lane Prince
Dorian Paul Pruitt
Mason Gaige Pruitt***
Nikkiah Moriah Pulliam
Paige Nicole Rains
Kevin Jared Ramirez Gutierrez
Alejandro Ramos
Elijah James Randall
Lacey Jo Dominique Rausch
Karly Michelle Ray**
Sherinique Le'Noir Rellford
Andi Ranae Repka
Anthony Dewayne Reeves
Keely Danyelle Richard
Kayla Marie Richard
Nataleigh Annette Rich
Trinity Vantress Rine
Ashlynn Michelle Rios
Daphne Frances Risley
Cesar Robles*
Lorenzo Rogerio Robles***
Desiree Janae Robinson
Leland Richard Robinson***
Jorge Mireles Rodriguez*
Jacob Lee Rougeau
Ta'Tyanna E'Lise Ross
Edward Paul Rucks**
Jeffery Wayne Ryas
Rachael Arlene Saavedra***
Hunter Nelson Saltzman**
Nabor Alejandro Sanchez
Graciela Diana Sanchez
Edward Angel San Juan**
Madeline Elizabeth Sanderson
Jordan Alexander Savoy
Jake Charles Scarborough
Alice Nicole Self***
Diana Paola Serrano*
Kennady Rhys Shatto
Erin Lashay Shaw*
Gabriel Xavier Rex Sheppard-Hicks
Ismail Shaikh
Micaela Cheyenne Shirley
Holly Lynn Shiflet
Carlysia Nicole Simien
Ozite Nichole Simon
Mia Schae Simon
Aurion Dakayln Simmons*
Jared Dee Simmons
Abby Rene Slaughter
Brent Jevadiah Smith
Alexandra Britt Smith
Kelsey Elizabeth Smith
Kyler Smith***
Megan Michelle Smith
Mikeshia Raechel Smith
Savannah Elizabeth Smith
Armani Lolita Smith**
Graham Young Snider
Brycen Charles Jay Sommerfelt
Tanner Ryan Somers**
Joshua Todd Sonnier*
Roman Gabriel Spears**
Ethan Jeffery Spencer, Jr.***
Richard Cole Squyres
Nathaniel Beau Stafford
Brenden Marc Stanley**
Lyzzi Montana Stanton***
Grayson William Steininger
Jonathan Lee Stewart
Alexandra Dawn Stone
Stephen Alexander Stone
Kaden Charles Stroncheck
Collin Anthony Strother
London Grace Stroud***
Austin Blake Sweeney
Jeanna Kay Swiere
Jaxan Lane Tallina
Tyler Nicholas Tarbox**
Haley Joe Taylor**
Jaycee Magdelene Michelle Taylor***
Madilyn Ann Thompson
Tyrant Torell Thompson
Morgan Ann Thibodeaux
Kylie Faith Thomas***
Logan Alvin Trero
Jaiden Elizabeth Trussell**
William Kyle Tubbleville*
Konner Allen Tubbleville
Latessa Symone Turner
Cody Walter Vance
Salma Vargas
Daegan Vaughn
Easton Tyler Vaughn
Lorna Skye Marie Vaughan
Jose Alfredo Vazquez
Angelina Jatciri Vela
Angie Tatiana Vindel***
Spencer Gregory Voight**
Raven Jackie Wade
Bryceten Oneal Walker
Vernon Keith Walker
Jada Zakira Waller
Paul Lee Walston*
Makenzie Lee-Ryann Walter
Brayden Michael Warner***
Demarea Armani Warren*
Rene Lynn Washington*
Mercedez Kay Watler
Miracle Lashay Watson*
Jana Rene' Watson**
Isabella Karlyn Weeks***
Porter Welch
Dylan Roy Wells
Candice Dawn West
Gavin Cord Weyant-Cooper
Jake Lee Wheeler IV
Pashunce Quinchelle White
Deonte Terrell White
Bentley Marion White***
Donald Austin Dwyer Whitten
Reagan Nicole Whittlesey
Jesse Jones Oneill Williams
Chase Alexander Williams
Larriyah Leighann Williams
Skylar Rayne Williams**
Hadyn Alexandria Williams
John Fitzgerald Williams***
Timothy Joseph Wilson
Holly Sue Wilson
Cooper Owen Wolfe
Jonnie Lea Wood***
Emira Juanyae Wood
Bryce Joseph Woronvich
Jadin Allen Wright
Lucas James Wright*
Nicholas Alexander Zerko
Ezekiel Arett Zuniga

Honors Types:
*** Summa Cum Laude
** Magna Cum Laude
* Cum Laude
A grade point average of 3.5-3.64 qualifies a student for “honors” (cum laude), 3.65-3.79 for “high honors” (magna cum laude), and 3.80-4.00 for “highest honors” (summa cum laude).
Grades earned the semester of graduation are included in the calculation of grade point averages for honors. Both diplomas and permanent records indicate graduation honors