LSCO Celebrates Student Achievement at Livingston Commencement

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LIVINGSTON, TX – Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) celebrated a major milestone Thursday, May 14, as 59 students crossed the stage during a commencement ceremony at the Polk County Commerce Center in Livingston.

The ceremony marked the second Spring commencement hosted by LSCO at the Texas State University System (TSUS) Polk County Center, continuing the college’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and celebrating student achievement throughout East Texas.

Among the students graduating, ages ranged from 17 to 60 years old, reflecting the accessibility and flexibility of higher education opportunities for students from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. Additionally, 68% of the graduates identified as first-generation college students.

“Commencement is always a powerful reminder of why we do this work. Each graduate represents a story of determination, sacrifice and hope, and we are honored to celebrate this milestone with them and their families.” President Elmore said. “Their future has been our focus, and today, we celebrate all they have accomplished and all that is still ahead.”

The ceremony included remarks from college leadership and community partners recognizing the determination and commitment demonstrated by the graduating class throughout their educational journey.

“Celebrating these graduates in Livingston shows what can happen when colleges, communities and local school districts work together,” said Kristin Walker, Associate Vice President of Statewide Partnerships. “Through these partnerships, students have more opportunities to pursue their education close to home and take meaningful steps toward their future.”

The TSUS Polk County Center continues to expand access to higher education and workforce training opportunities throughout the region, providing students with flexible and affordable pathways to achieve their academic and career goals.

Students interested in learning more about opportunities available through the TSUS Polk County Center can visit pcc.tsus.edu.

 

Watch the Ceremony:

 

Graduates by last name:

Addison Grace Abrams**
Diana Aldaba***
Misti Guadalupe Anaya***
Kiley Lynn Atkinson*
Lexa Lynn Ayala**
Mateo Joseph Baker
Faith Janee' Branson***
Makia Alexia Brooks**
Stephanie Camona***
Jade Annaliese Capo**
Jessica Garcia Carrillo
Kili Ann Clement***
Jahiyya Maliika Collins*
Kami Lea Denham***
Rebeca Ciena Diaz**
Bailee Jadiamond Douglas***
Jessica Faith Foster
Katelynn Reece Garza***
Gianna Bella Gibson
Macie Dawn Gober*
Maythe Abigail Gonzalez***
ZyMariyah Jeranique Harrell***
Shayla Rae Hayes
Kylee Nicole Hawk***
Amanda Michelle Holiday**
Ryhan Danielle Hubbard***
Kylee Marie Hutchins***
Clarah Ann Knox
Lindsey Rae Long***
Lexee Mlynn Luman**
Hope Elizabeth Mann
Mariah Destiny-Marie Jones
Kiley Marie Martinez***
Sadie Hope Mayorga
David McAdams
Jaiden  McKinney
Andrea Lara Moreno**
Kayden Oberloier
Yareli Guadalupe Otero
Brooklynn Loushea Pace***
Tanne Danae Palencia
Blakeli Michelle Parish***
Yumalay Elizabath Penado**
Johanna Perez***
Zelly Marie Zabala Rocha*
Cierra Jay-Lynne Runnels*
Yazmine Treniece Russ
Haley Giselle Sanchez
Jasmine Sanchez***
Daniela Silva***
Ashlynn Michelle Slatter***
Eden Kebebush Spiser
Shamia L. Swapsy
Jaycee June Tillery***
Jennifer Torres***
Stacy Weatherspoon
JaiDen Markira Williams
Chelsea Renae Wolfe
Colten Eugene Wigington**

 

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