LSCO Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement, Setting New Records with 649 Graduates

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ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) celebrated its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, honoring graduates whose achievements reflect academic excellence, perseverance and the continued growth of the institution.

Degrees and certificates were conferred by Dr. Wendy Elmore, President of LSCO, as graduates crossed the stage surrounded by family, friends, faculty and community leaders. The ceremony marked both the culmination of students’ academic journeys and another record-breaking semester demonstrating LSCO’s commitment to preparing students for workforce success and continued educational advancement.

“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.”

A total of 756 degrees and awards were presented to 649 graduates, including 163 associate degrees and 593 certificates. Seventy-one percent of graduates identified as first-generation college students, underscoring LSCO’s role in expanding access to higher education opportunities throughout Southeast Texas.

The graduating class posted an average cumulative GPA of 3.44, ranging in age from 15 to 60 years old and an average age of 21. Academic pathways represented included strong concentrations in Industry and Transportation, Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Public Service, reflecting the college’s continued alignment with regional workforce and transfer needs.

Dr. Tracy Skopek, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success, said the graduating class reflects the college’s continued emphasis on student achievement and workforce readiness.

“Our graduates are leaving LSCO with the knowledge, technical skills and confidence needed to succeed in today’s workforce and beyond,” Dr. Skopek said. “This commencement represents not only academic achievement, but the dedication and persistence each student demonstrated throughout their educational journey.”

LSCO continues to expand academic offerings, workforce training opportunities and student support services to meet the evolving needs of students and the region. Recent campus investments and program growth have strengthened the college’s ability to provide accessible, career-focused education while supporting transfer and workforce pathways.

 

Graduate Stats:

Graduates by Hometown:

Abbeville, LA
Tyra Angelle Adams

Amarillo, TX
Matthew Angel Avina
Jaci Kailaann Berna
Nayelie Alejandra Carolina Ibarra
Baylee Cheyenne Carver
Chasey Lane Cranford
Naomi Urenda Estrada
Tara Delaney Langwell
Hailey Marie Mayes
Arely Miramontes
Angelina Danielle Orosco
Faviana Perez
Maci Leean Poynor
Jeslyn Raine Simmons
Loruhama Ester Valdez Estrada

Austin, TX
Ashley Selene Alvarado
Dulce Rubi Carillo Rivera
Celesty Denova
Rubi Flores
Alicia Michelle Flores Gonzalez
Corina Garcia
Andrea Jazmine Gomez
Jocelin Cecilia Gomez
Astrid Guadalupe Gonzalez
Jazmin Guadalupe Gonzalez
Melanie Gutierrez
Ashley Leticia Hernandez
Fatima Huerta Hernandez
Ana Sofia Hernandez Barbosa
Yoselin Maldonado
Joy Manuel
Estrella Morales
Eduardo Manjarrez Patino
Marisa Daniela Perez
Lauren Quinonez
Alondra Reyes
Nashali Tinoco Reynoso
Jennessa Salazar
Evelyn Saloj
Julissa Suarez Serna
Melanie Janet Trujillo
Yosbeli Maribel Velasquez
Alondra Lizet Vilchis Martinez

Beaumont, TX
Amira Salise Al-Uqdah
Akila Sade Ardoin
Alexandria Nobles Babineaux
Alissa Jewell Blue
Kaiya Raechelle Bray
Autumn Brown
Christina Kase Carey
Amber Monet Carmon
Terrence Bernard Chandler
Latiajanea Clay
Aiden Da'mone Cooper
Michaela Jan Droptini
Brandi Alore Edmonds
Andreya Lenae Fezia
Edward Flores
Audrey Elaine Guidry
Jacob O'neal Guidry
Latoya Sharee Hall
Elyna Nichole Howell
Danyelle Monique Hurts
Tyrell Joseph Johnson
Madisyn Annese Jones
Kamrin Xavier Lawson
Lucia Miaogao Liu
Brian Loredo
Ja'Kera Shardae Lynch
Jamell Tyrrell Matthews
Jayden Dwight Monroe
Keyira Nunez
Gaspar Olguin
Juan Manuel Ortiz
Ariana Cecilia Perez Nieto
Jayla Lonyay Peterson
Shaylynn Kierra Pickering
Devin A. Price
Christopher Ramirez
Monica Michelle Richardson
Stephen Judah Samuel
Emily Anne Savoie
John Dwayne Sewell
Ashleigh Reann Sherman
Kiersten Rae Coleman Simon
J'Deydrion Drayan Thomas
Trenton Zane Wagner
Evan Allen Warren
Nicholas Woods

Bridge City, TX
Caleb Austin Barbosa
Christian Lee Bolyard
Ruby Roxanne Branson
Lincoln Christopher Breaux
Peyton Paul Broom
Kaylee Ann Brown
Jarrett Anthony Chambers
Catalina Chapa
Carson Logan Clark
Ryan Chantelle Cordova
Hudsyn Brooke Davis
Presley Reese Ducote
Makaylee Lynn Dugan
Kaydence Hanks
Ethan Manuel Hernandez
Katlyn Leighanne Kight
Cambree Lane LaComb
Tyana Le
Bailey Ovelia Lemire
Emma Christine Martin
Valeria Medina
Kimberly Mendoza
Joel David Placette
Isabel Grace Potter
Kevin Blane Ross
Erick Sanchez
Briana Nicole Solis
Tanner Ryan Somers
Eisley Marie Stansbury
Karlie Ann Thomas
Kylie Faith Thomas
Abigail M. Weeks
Eli James Winfree
Aslynn Jannette Yawn

Buna, TX
Lane Jacob Burke
Sydney Lynn Carr
Katelyn Anne Christian
Hayden Wayne Godeaux
Alexis Leith Guest
Kylee Anne Hartman
Kandon Austin Hillman
Kaleigh Breanne Humble
Olivia Ann Johnson
Gavin Lanye Maxfield
Jayme Marie Miller
Courtney Danielle Parker
Rylan M. Perry
Sully Pope
Keana Rae Ratcliff-Hogan
Tyler Grace Rion
Carlos Francisco Salazar
Jakevion Rashad Shankle
Brooke Lynn Spears
Sophie Grace Spell
Joan Lynette Whitehead

Cibolo, TX
Sara Martin

Conroe, TX
Shamia L. Swapsy

Cushing, TX
Kylee Nicole Hawk

Devers, TX
Alayna Madison Bautsch
Savannah Bautsch Taylor

Deweyville, TX
Kamen William Collins
Mason Scott Gibson

Eunice, TX
Michelle Hillard

Evadale, TX
Landen Carter Carrell
Kali Faye Creel
Jose Arnold Guerrero
Ryker Daniel Wilkinson

Fred, TX
Lindsey Danielle Hooks
Luke Tressler

Goodrich, TX
Daniela Silva

Groves, TX
Miguel Alexander Alvarez
Kirsten Kay Foreman
Hannah Katelyn King

Huntington, TX
Hannah Brielle Hawkins

Iowa, TX
Isiah J. Richard

Jennings, LA
JeTyrenee Williams Johnson

Kirbyville, TX
Angel Daniel Briz
Gabriel Briz-Almanza
Jenah Evelyn Harrison

Kountze, TX
Gael Eduardo Alvarez Baez
Shelton Callaway
Braydon Keith Conner
Brandon-Michael Coday Harris
Bryce Ivy Mumford
Fallyn Brianne White

Lafayette, LA
Detoya LeBlanc

Lake Charles, LA
J'shuna DanYale Babineaux
Kennedy Ashlyn Calvo
Erica Evette Joseph
Trapper J. Kersey
Brittany Nicole Newby
Trekessa LaJuan Reed
Ebony Denise Ryan
Mehsohia L. Thomas

Livingston, TX
Misti Guadalupe Anaya
Mateo Joseph Baker
Betsy Alane Bryan
Kami Lea Denham
Macie Dawn Gober
ZyMariyah Jeranique Harrell
Amanda Michelle Holiday
Clarah Ann Knox
Lindsey Rae Long
Kiley Marie Martinez
David Farnum McAdams
Brooklynn Loushea Pace
Tanne Danae Palencia
Blakeli Michelle Parish
Yumalay Elizabath Penado
Stacy Kay Weatherspoon

Lumberton, TX
Holly Megan Abney
Valentina Baldovinos
Emmelia Therese Bernard
Ethan Michael Birkby
Nicholas Lynn Broom
Cameron Jamal Brumley
Luke Burkhalter
Landon Edmond Cameron
Kennedi Kapri Canter
Jacobyleon Edward Celestine
Erik Jonathan Clark
Mason Kaide Cline
Kiley Marie Cook
Brenden Wayne Crain
Brian Hunter Cunningham
Madden Kane Dean
Roy N. Etie
Hadlee Raquel Gates
Kaydence Renee Gillespie
McKenzie Faith Gillespie
Gage Blayne Grimmer
Vivian Tana Hampshire
Sophia Agnes Houser
HeavenLeigh Lynn Hughes
Avie Nicole Jackson
Hunter Guy John Lerette
Makenzie Rachelle Johnson
Peyton Ray Jones
Ethan Preston Kirk
Christopher Landon Kiser
Easton Harrison Lang
Justin Lewis Marchuk
Giselle Guadalupe Martinez
Leah Nicole Mckinley
Kiley Ann McQueen
Carter Alan Measel
Ethan Andrew Penner
Marcus Andrew Perry
Kiran Dielle Pfaff
Tyler Pullen Pullen
Kyle Patrick Reck
Anthony Rogalski
Casey Lynn Schlabs
Christopher Carson Spears
Gavin Stanley
Roary Christine Steptoe
Brayden Scott Stinson
Konnor Allyn Swearingen
Adriana Casanova Thomas
Addison Luna Tullos
Jason Wakeham
William Tyler White
Gabriel Keith Williams
Charleigh Brianna Woodland
Jacob Allen Youngblood

Mauriceville, TX
Becky Jane Frederick

Midland, TX
Jessica Silva

Mont Belvieu, TX
Madison Ashley Ingram

Montgomery, TX
Addison Grace Abrams
Diana Aldaba
Kiley Lynn Atkinson
Lexa Lynn Ayala
Jahiyya Maliika Collins
Rebeca Ciena Diaz
Jessica Faith Foster
Katelynn Reece Garza
Gianna Bella Gibson
Maythe Abigail Gonzalez
Shayla Rae Hayes
Ryhan Danielle Hubbard
Kylee Marie Hutchins
Mariah Destiny-Marie Jones
Hope Elizabeth Mann
Sadie Hope Mayorga
Jaiden McKinney
Kayden Oberloier
Ashlynn Michelle Slatter
Eden Kebebush Spiser
Jaycee June Tillery

Moss Bluff, LA
Kayla D'Shawn Hollins

Nacogdoches, TX
Makia Alexia Brooks
Stephanie Camona
Jade Annaliese Capo
Jessica Garcia CarrilloKili Ann Clement
Bailee Jadiamond Douglas
Israel Hernandez
Lexee Mlynn Luman
Andrea Lara Moreno
Yareli Guadalupe Otero
Johanna Perez
Cierra Jay-Lynne Runnels
Yazmine Treniece Russ
Haley Giselle Sanchez
Jasmine Sanchez
Jennifer Torres
Colten Eugene Wigington
JaiDen Markira Williams
Chelsea Renae Wolfe
Zelly Marie Zabala Rocha

Nederland, TX
Naysa Michelle Arnold
Abigail Leigh Dupree
Jacob Michael Lefort

Newton, TX
Ladasia Chantel Spikes

Orange, TX
Maia Lynn Abel
Cameron Trumaine Adams
Austyn Kate Addison
Brant Aldridge
Joaly Atenea Alonso
Jermiyah De-shon Amerson
Caeden Paul Arceneaux
Gavin Scott Arnold
Zachary Bryan Baggett
Hallee Marie Becker
Madison Brooke Bertrand
Jestiny Latriece Bias
Ethan Christopher Blackburn
Bryce Allen Blacksher
Nataly Alyce Blackwell
Spencer Blane Boyle
Morghan Paige Bradley
Angela Beth Brandon Herring
Nancy Cherie Breaux
Jaxon Dirk Briggs
Kaylee Anita Britten
Helen Bridgett Brown
Tiffani Ann Brown
Zoee Allyse Buchanan
Ashlynn M. Budwine
Charles Braxton Burch
Reid Allen Burman
Aaden Michael Bush
Emma Ann Buysse
Rihanna Cabrera
Luke James Campbell
Victoria Cantu
Quinae Le'Nique Carter-Eason
Cesar Eduardo Castro
Sadie Anne Causey
Kadan Chavez
Madison Danielle Clasby
Alexandra Colello
Brooklyn May Cooper
Addison Jane Costner
Jace Desten Daigle
Mia Nikol Davila
Geramicah Rayshon Davis
Landon Drake Davis
Noah Jarrett Davis
Kaitlyn Renae Dillard
Rachel Lynn Dolbear
Colin Dale Dorman
Cameron Wayne Dougharty
Zander Wayne Dubose
Liliana Nevaeh Dunbar
Marla T. Dupree
Kamira Zyare Edwards
Kate Morgan Ernst
Jasmine Dereka Marianna Fairley
Clayton Alan Farwell
Andria Nicole Feidler
Jordan Andrew Fontenot
Carter Lane Foreman
Camden Quinn Fountain
William Michael Fountain
Elisha Yevett Freeman
Parker Slade Freeman
Gianna Marie Gardner
Treshun A'lek Garlow
Danielle Shalynn Garrett
Meaira Mari Gobert
Jakob Aiden Goleman
Aaron James Graham
Cylan Granger
Gavin Troy Gravett
Branden Tyler Greenway
Alexus Necole Griffin
Gunnar Griffin
Virjilio James Griggs
Elton Hajdari
Addison Lynn Hartje
Alton Cain Hawthorne
Arthur Hayes
Carson Donald Hayes
Taiz Onely Hernandez
Alexander Owen Hickman
Hudson Levi Hoffman
Kenslee Jermayn Howard
Breasia Lashae Hunt
Heather Louise Ibarra
Lizbeth Michelle Ibarra
Valeria Ibarra
Amari Mae Issac
Kenidee Leanne Istre
Jakaila Marie Janice
Kymora Malia Jerome
Christian David Jones
Kirtrina Sherice Jones
McKenzie Zshonne Jones
Christina Monee Joseph
Keyosha Moneke Joubert
Blue C. Jourdain
Deja Amir Judge
Ashton Paul Judice
Carson Allen Kelley
Karsyn Jay Kohler
Jaxon Blake Landry
Kamryn Ann Landry
Adrian Lara
Russell John Leavings
Zackary Taylor Leblanc
Hagen Lee
Ricky Lee Kelly
Elijah Riley Leonard
Kennadie Faith Leonard
Luke Michael Levens
Torien Royce Levi
Dylan Wade Loga
Ian Simon Loncon
Bryson Cade Lopez
Zane Joseph Lopez
Stephen Lout
Stephen Bryson Carlton Lucas
Madison Michelle Lulow
Mallory Iyanna Machele Mims
Adrian Maldonado
Jamirah Dasha Manuel
Nyshia Lashawn Marsh
Catty Yamileth Martinez
Jose Ramon Martinez Paz
Makayla Marie Matthews
Sierra Jade Mcabee
Justin Kenneth McCarver
Jonah Burton McElroy
Bailey Nicole McRight
Mason Lee Menard
Mollie JoAnne Meyer
Kyle Edward Michael
Keaton Michutka
Elijah Milton
Daniel Jordan Mires
Christopher David Mitchell
Marissa Nicole Mitchell
Ryley Daytona Moody
Gabrielle Grace Moore
Jessica Kay Moore
Brenner Allen Moreau Sr.
Vicente Cordova Muniz
Ingrid Rubi Moreno Flores
Keaton Zhane Morphew
Robert Lee Moss
Stephen Pierce Mott
Jacob Aaron Myers
Logan Le Nance
Harmony Unique Nelson
LaRiya Krychelle Nelson
Andy-Thien Nogc Nguyen
Case Riley Norwood
Slade River Nunnally
Brisa Ornelas
Shakendria Marlay Papilion
Brandi Michelle Parker
William Dystan Payne
Lindsey Marie Perkins
Brennen Michael Pitts
Anthony Printy
Mason Cole Pruett
Aaron Rasta Raheim Miller
Sebastian Von Rasberry
David Arthur Raul Silver
Carnellia Lash'a Reid
Tatiana Reid
Braley Elizabeth Revere
Ever Alejandro Reyes
Carson Cameron Richey
Kellie Nicole Rivas
Cameron Adien Rodgers
Corey Allen Rodgers
Michael C. Rodgers
Jorge Mireles Rodriguez
Krystal Dayanna Rodriguez Guzman
Jordan D'Nai Ronning
Zoey Grace Royer
Richard Bernard Salter
Gerardo Daniel Sanchez
Malena Esme Sanchez
Ayden Cole Sanders
Hunter Lee Satchwell
Jakerria To'Leece Scott
Tyler Wade Seals
Calder Sebastian Vercher
Dulce Maria Serrano
Brittany Danielle Shief
Evelin Sifuentes
Izzak Simon
Owen Cooper Sims
Christi Jean Slayter
Jaxon Shane Slone
Erika Renee Smith
Kaine Preston Smith
Kelsey Elizabeth Smith
Megan Renee Smith
Bethany Elizabeth June Spears
Roman Spears
Ricky Prince St Julien
Dawson August Stanley
Dontavias Jermaine Stanley
Alexander Matugas Staunton
Jordyn Claire Struwe
Aiden Russell Taylor
Ashle Nacole Taylor
Ethan Garrett Taylor
Shelly Sheree Taylor
Miguel Angel Terrazas
Kelan Lebron Thomas
Michaela Priya Thomas
Kacey Karl Tillman Hogg
Julie Ann Tomas
Aaron Michael Torres
Leslie Torres
Anaiss Torres-Pena
Alexa Aitza Tovar
Logan Alvin Trero
Kim Ngoc Tsan
Michelle Yuridia Vela
Santiago Vela
Victoria Shantell Vercher
Ivory Leonard Victoria
Kylee Morgan Vincent
Lakeia Denae Walker
Kensley Ryann Waller
Megan Olivia Walles
Kiari Cruz Walsten
Jo'Leshia Adriana Ware
Parker Aiden Watkins
Bowman McLeod Welch
Micheal Wells
Darlene Nicole Wertz
Emilee Grace Wilburn
Blade Dylan Williams
Caron Tramal Dontel Willy Zetar
Braden Kole Wilson
Isaac Wayne Woods
Neely Rayne Wozniak
Alexia Nadine Wright
Elder Xorxan
Ezequiel Yanez
Emmanuel Zepeda
Cynthia Ziegler
Madison Shyanne Ziegler
Karely Zuniga

Port Arthur, TX
Daniel Nelson Gaspard
Cristal Gomez
Francisco Gonzalez
Jacqueline Medina
Mercedes Lynne Sanchez

Port Neches, TX
Paige Dawn Hunter

San Antonio, TX
Jessica Edythe Stacey Eck
Naomi L. Strickland

San Diego, CA
Jessalyn Lee Pitts

Sealy, TX
Warren Edward Craig

Seguin, TX
Jenevecia Marie Beza
Rayana Lee Chavez
Aaliyah Kylin Fonseca
Mkinzy Renee Fonseca
Oriah Alexandria Green
Bryana Candelaria Guerrero
Anahi Esmeralda Hernandez
Cara Faith Kilcreaase
Elizabeth Ximena Martinez
Laya Molina
Audrina Moreno
Nayeli Janisa Pena
Karen Perez
Paloma Lucero Perez
Jewellee Emma Rodriguez
Leila Kay Slussler

Silsbee, TX
Devonthia Marquee Alfred
Samantha Kaye Alphin
Lauren Elizabeth Balla
Beau Stephen Biddle
Clareese Elaine LeBlanc
Tera Leah Yarbrough

Spring, TX
Christina L. Boeske

Spurger, TX
Siddalea Evelyn Davis

Starks, LA
Ayden Gregory Goodwin

Sulphur, LA
Lindsey Nicole Brooks
Jalynn Geri' Celestine
Mario Latron Dixon
Lakota Kayne Locklear

Tyler, TX
Sha'Kayla La'shay Brooks
Gabriella Bonita Conner
Ja'leyah Monae Davis
Yazmin Gomez
Allison Janelle Gonzalez
Lizmar Linnet Hernandez
Josellyn Janin Hernandez Chaib
Aliyeah Kathryn Howard
Angeles Maria Lozano
Jordyn Middle Manning
Ilaysha McGregor
Mattaly Rose Partain
Daisy Ponce
Adrian Sebastian Valencia
Meleni Estrella Viramontes

Vidor, TX
Emily Fay Barnes
Lexie Michelle Blessitt
Brylee Cheyenne Booker
Emily Grace Boyett
Candice Denise Brocato
Kristen Shelby Brown
Bailey Rose Dear
Dustin Wayne Denham
Erin Elizabeth Dubose
Dawson L. Dunigan
Jassidy Lea Gray
Hannah Alexis Hardesty
Kelly Scott Hargraves
Reagan Michelle Harvey
Kullen Burr King
Laney Paige King
Adriana Gabrielle Kirkpatrick
Zoie Marie Kovatch
Jazmin Marie Landry
Quincy DeLene LaPray
Anahi Lopez-Sanchez
Christina Kay Marie
Alina Teighlor Martin
Brady Alexander McDowell
Emily Michelle Meyers
Jasmine Nicole Odom
Cullen Micheal Quillen
Mason Cole Robinson
Gisselle Sanchez
Cheyenne Faith Sartin
Adrienne Michelle Schartz
Amanda Nichole Smith
Kiley Denise Smith
Jacqueline Leshea Steepleton
Rhiannon Gayle Stevenson
Kaydance Monique Tanner
Tucker Harrison Watson
Korbyn Taylor Whitworth

Vinton, LA
James Douglas Bingham
Camren Andrew Ervin
Allyssa Danielle Reed

West Orange, TX
Ayden Kade Cardenas
Amy Gayle Foreman
Ashley Claudette Jenkins

Willis, TX
Faith Janee' Branson