Welcome to the 2025 Commencement Ceremony!
The entire program for today’s ceremonies may be viewed on this page. Alternatively, click the button below to view a PDF version.
A Quick Heads Up before we begin
This event may include flashing lights, laser effects, or strobe-style visuals near the end of the ceremony. For anyone who may be sensitive to these effects, please use your best judgment and take any necessary precautions.
Commencement Ceremony Decorum
The faculty and staff at Central Georgia Technical College congratulate you on your academic achievement, and wish to ensure that the commencement ceremony will be a fitting conclusion to this phase of your education! The Central Georgia Technical College commencement ceremony is, by its very nature, a festive occasion. The festivity manifests itself in many ways including the dress of the students, the faculty adorned in academic regalia, and the warmth, joy, and satisfaction of accomplishment.
The ceremony is also marked by a seriousness that signifies long, hard work on the part of everyone involved: students, faculty, administrators, parents, and spouses. As a consequence of the solemn nature of the ceremony, students and guests are requested to exercise a measure of decorum consistent with the occasion. Audience participation should be respectful of the celebration honoring both the commitment to learning and the fulfillment of dreams shared by all candidates crossing the stage tonight. This element of respectful celebration also extends to the parents, guardians, and spouses whose dedicated support brings pride to the fulfillment of these educational dreams, and to the family members aspiring to one day have their moment of walking across the stage.
The CGTC Community thanks you for your attendance and for celebrating your loved one’s important achievement.
Order of Exercises
Welcome
Dr. Craig B. Jackson, Vice President for Student Affairs
President’s Processional *
Processional of Graduates *
Invocation
Brooklyn Hernandez McDowell, 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Excellence (GOAL) local winner
CGTC’s Student of the Year
Introductions
Dr. Jackson
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Chemistry Instructor
2025 Technical College System of Georgia Rick Perkins Award Winner
CGTC Instructor of the Year
Commencement Address
Dr. Ray Perren, Technical College System of Georgia Deputy Commissioner
Special Presentation
Hank Griffeth, Vice Chair, CGTC Foundation Board of Trustees
Rev. Dr. Avis Williams, Chair, CGTC Board of Directors
Presentation of Associate Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Candidates
DeAnn Nester, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Conferring of Associate Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Graduates
Dr. Ivan H. Allen, President, Central Georgia Technical College
Presentation of CGTC Academy Candidates
LaKeitha Gordon, Executive Director/ Principal of CGTC Academy
Conferring of CGTC Academy Graduates
Dr. Allen
Presentation of High School Equivalency Candidates
Dr. Brittany Lucas, Vice President for Adult Education & Re-Entry Programs
Conferring of High School Equivalency Graduates
Dr. Allen
Awarding of Credentials**
Dr. Allen
Dr. Perren
Rev. Dr. Williams
Benediction
Tequita Brown, Central Georgia Technical College’s Adult Education Student of the Year
2025 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate
Recessional *
* Please stand as you are able
**Please hold your applause until all names have been called
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Dr. Ivan H. Allen President
Dr. Deborah Burks Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Andrea Griner Vice President for Economic Development
Dr. Craig B. Jackson Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Brittany Lucas Vice President for Adult Education & Re-Entry Programs
DeAnn Nester Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jeff Scruggs Executive Vice President
Dr. Michelle Siniard Vice President for Administrative Services
Dr. Brian Snelgrove Chief Information Officer
College Administration
Alaina Bennett Executive Director for Administrative Financial Services
Michael Clough Executive Director for Networks and Cybersecurity
Carol Dominy Executive Director for Human Resources
Shannon Durham Dean, General Education
Richard Ellis Associate Dean, Health Sciences
Kimberly Gunn Executive Director for High School Initiatives
Dr. Alvin Harmon Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kennosha Hawkins Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness
Sonja Jenkins Registrar
Cathy Johnson Executive Director of Compliance & Athletics
Dr. Janet Kelly Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, Marketing, and Public Relations
Dr. Jay Kramer Dean, Public Safety and Professional Services
Col. Don Layne, USAF Ret. Chief Operating Officer, GA VECTR Center
Tonya McClure Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Mike Pace Dean of Aerospace, Trade & Industry
Dr. Cynthia Rumney Dean, Distance Education
Dr. Sabrina Swann Dean, Business and Computer Technologies
Jackie Turner Associate Dean
LaKeitha Gordon Executive Director/Principal, Dual Achievement Program
Bob Wilbanks Chief of Police
Dr. Patty Wynne Dean, Health Sciences
Special Recognition
Brooklynn Hernandez McDowell
2025 CGTC Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership Winner
Brooklynn Hernandez McDowell is a Dental Hygiene graduate from Bleckley County at CGTC and represented the College as the 2025 recipient of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) or student of the year. McDowell was chosen from a competitive pool of four finalists after a rigorous selection process.
Reflecting on her journey, McDowell shared, “Patient care is my passion, the Dental Hygiene program allows me to experience touching stories with patients who I may have impacted; but who have, in turn, impacted my life even more. I love Technical Education because it offers something for everyone, whether you are in the military, a college student, a high school student in dual enrollment, or a single mom wanting to start your career. There is a space for everyone. I also really appreciate the constant support I receive from Central Georgia Technical College.”
Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Ph.D
2025 Georgia Rick Perkins Award Winner
Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Ph.D., is a Chemistry instructor at CGTC and is the 2025 recipient of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. She was selected as CGTC’s Instructor of the Year after a multistep interview process following her nomination by peers for this prestigious award.
A native of Uzbekistan, Mirzakulova, is affectionately known as Dr. Kate amongst her students and peers. She began her academic journey when she learned that a professor from the United States was recruiting students from a neighboring country for a graduate program at Bowling Green State University. Soon after, she used her family’s savings to buy a plane ticket to meet the professor, who administered a chemistry test. Several months later, she received the exciting news that she had been selected for the Ph.D. program in Chemistry. Her parents contributed their retirement savings to help fund her trip to the U.S., marking the beginning of her American journey.
After earning her Ph.D. in Photochemical Sciences from Bowling Green State University in 2013, Dr. Mirzakulova worked as a postdoctoral associate at North Carolina State University. She also held teaching positions at various institutions, including Columbus State University, before joining CGTC as a chemistry instructor.
“Joining CGTC has been the best decision I’ve ever made,” she exclaimed. “From day one, I knew I belonged here and could make a difference in my students’ lives. CGTC has been incredibly supportive during some of my most challenging times, for which I am forever grateful. I am happy to be part of a college that offers opportunities for everyone who walks through our doors.”
Tequita Brown
2025 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate
Tequita Brown is the College’s winner of the 2025 Dinah Culbreth Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award, and in March 2025 the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Adult Education Office announced Brown as a finalist for its 2025 Dinah Culbreth Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award.
Brown, nominated by her instructor, Lisa Dennis, is known amongst her peers as a goal-driven and hardworking student; a drive that has propelled her to her goals, even when she did not always see it in herself.
“I now see a new version of myself, viewed through a more positive lens. I have let go of past struggles, including substance abuse and negative habits.” said Brown. “I am honored to represent Central Georgia Technical College’s Adult Education Division. This experience has allowed me to share my personal journey, the challenges I have faced, and how these experiences have shaped my character, aspirations, and the valuable lessons I’ve learned through Adult Education. My hope is that my story will inspire, encourage, and motivate those who are determined to achieve their goals.”
Yohar Martinez
2025 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Yohar Martínez is the 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY), an honor recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field of adult education and her transformative impact on literacy and english language and civics students in our community.
Martínez, a proud native of Venezuela, is a passionate educator whose has leveraged experience learning English as a second language to her own classroom within the Adult Education Division. Her career focus has been to empower adult learners, especially non-English speakers and immigrants, to achieve their educational and personal goals.
Through her innovative teaching methods and unwavering commitment to student success, she has created an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires both her students and colleagues alike.
Aerospace, Trade, And IndustrY
Air Conditioning Technology
Aircraft Structural Technology
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Carpentry
Commercial Truck Driving
Construction Management Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Electrical Systems Technology
Electronics Technology
Engineering Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Metrology
Precision Machine and Manufacturing Technology
Welding and Joining Technology
Business and Computer Technologies
Accounting
Applied Technical Management
Banking and Finance
Business Healthcare Technology
Business Management
Business Technology
Computer Programming
Computer Support Specialist
Cybersecurity
Design and Media Production
Information Technology Professional
Logistics Management
Marketing Management
Networking Specialist
Sports and Fitness Management
Website Design and Development
Health Sciences
Biotechnology
Cardiovascular Technology
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Hemodialysis Technology
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Orthopedic Technology
Paramedicine
Pharmacy Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Polysomnographic Technology
Radiologic Technology
Surgical Technology
Public Safety And Professional Services
Agribusiness
Barbering
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Technology
Early Childhood Care and Education
Firefighter I
Hotel/ Restaurant/ Tourism Management
Paralegal Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Technical Studies
The Meaning of Academic Dress
The origins of academic dress date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, when universities were taking form. The ordinary dress of the scholar was that of a cleric, whether the scholar was a student or teacher. Long gowns were worn and may have been necessary for warmth in unheated buildings. Hoods seem to have served to cover the tonsured head until superseded for that purpose by the skull cap.
A statute of the University of Coimbra in 1321 required that all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors” wear gowns. In England, in the second half of the 14th century, the statutes of certain colleges forbade “excess in apparel” and prescribed the wearing of a long gown. In the days of Henry VIII of England, Oxford and Cambridge first began prescribing a definite academic dress and made it a matter of university control. The assignment of colors to signify certain faculties was to be a much later development, and one which was to be standardized only in the United States in the late 19th century.
In America, an Intercollegiate Commission made up of representatives of leading institutions was formed to establish a standardized system of academic apparel. The Commission met at Columbia University in 1895 and adopted a code of academic dress that regulated the cut and style and materials of the gowns and prescribed the colors which were to represent the different fields of learning. In 1932, a committee appointed by the American Council on Education approved a code for academic costumes that has been in effect since that year. The American Council on Education revised and updated the code in 1959 and 1986.
Excerpted from the Academic Costume Code and Ceremony Guide, American Council on Education
Associate Degree
* Honor Graduate + High School Dual Enrollment Graduate 
Student Athlete 
Student Government Association
Applied Technical Management
Chelsea McAfee
A.S. General Studies
Lisa Adkison
Emily Adside* +
Precious Andrews
Isolde Ansley*
E’sean Arnold
Laura Bautista
Moahe Blah*
Amy Bonner*
Nyla Bundrage* +
Mariah Burney* +
Ximena Bustamante*
Ke'Nyah Butts +
Tyrone Campbell*
Trinity Camposano
JaMir Carter
Landen Champion*
Kelly Chatman
Samuel Chester
Khristyuna Coleman
Marivic Coleman*
Erin Connelly
Jacob Dawson +
Breanna Dean*
Tamecia Dennis
Courtney Dowell
Ja'Dajia Farley +
Mariah Ficklin*
Eian Finkley
Braylon Flagg +
Angell Flowers
Maggie Ford
Courtney Fritz
Cierra Gibson
Alexandra Gonzalez* +
Mar'rainer Griffin* +
Julian Guzman
Akoiya Hamlin
Allison Hampton*
Ruby Hartness +
Christopher Heaton*
Taranesha Howard
Jaycee Hurst +
Breanna Ingram
Teah Iossifov* +
Triniti Jackson* +
Maggie Johnson
Zaniyah Jones*
Riley Kelley
Jessie Kelly*
Karen King*
Madison Kirkland
Travis Kring
Daniel Ledger
Jaclyn Lehrmann*
Kaiyana Lewis*
Makayla Liggins* +
Brianna Martin*
Christopher Martin*
Brian Megahee*
Baileigh Miller* +
Najada Moore* +
Malia Moore*
Amanda Morales Serrano*
Dyllon Mosley* +
Paris Mosley +
Mia Newberry*
Uriel Nwankwo* +
Zaris Odoms* +
Crystal Oviedo
Lilly Palmer* +
Natalie Pearson* +
Cali Pounds +
Rebecca Purvis
Joshua Rainey
Leslie Rawlins
Caleb Reaves
Calen Reaves
Jaila Reaves +
Mayanna Reeves +
Alissa Rhodes*
Jayren Roberson +
ShaLynda Roberts*
Devan Robinson*
Ruby Rozier
Thomas Rutland*
Madalyn Sage*
MaKayla Shannon*
Bryson Singletary*
Alexandria Smith
Kemon Solomon +
Lyric Stanley +
William Tobia
Rashaun Tomlin
Christopher Tucker +
Jordan Ward
Aubrey Watkins +
Morgan Webb* +
Valerie Williams* +
Xavier Williams
Naudia Wilmore
Jalen Wiltz
Janyia Wise
Miyaka Wright
A.S. Nursing
Marielle Anne Barda
Jorden Baxter
Sierra Bleskachek
Brandi Bonamo
Shantria Brookins
Heather Chapple
Sarah Mae Cimanes
Keiyanna Clark
Sylvia Colquitt
Veronica Conceicao*
Brandi Craven
Karen Cruz
Cristina DuBose
Amber Eason
McKenna Ebersole
Michelle Fulkerson
Sionna Gordon
Jessica Grantham
Brooklynn Griffin
Hannah Hamilton
Ansley Haralson
Emma Haynes
Rocquelle Heath
Jayde Heber
Shunquel Jones
Alexandria Jones
Lillie King
Johnathan Kirkland*
Makayla Knight
Kaleeia Lee
Nathanael Mann
Maria Maturana
Shekeithia McIntosh
Casey Miller
Nicole Miller
Kara Ogilvie
Devecchria Parham
Maulika Patel
Kelli Payne
Brooke Phillips
Amy Porter
Tynesha Proctor
Emilie Quick
Alicia Render*
Tylese Rouse
Kenisha Sanford
Stefanie Simpson
Elaine Sims
Sophie Singer
Sierra Tanner
Tashana Threatt
Amanda Todd*
Garrett Tuchon
Kristi Turner
Kayleen Vargas
Skylar Ward*
Riley Warren
Jaquana Warthen
Markevias Williams
Saniyyah Williams
Ashley Wood
Natalie Wray
A.S. Nursing - Bridge
Ja'Querria Alford
Jenelle Baker*
Jamekia Bloodsaw
Breeann Bohannon
Cynthia Bonner
Shareka Bonner-Moore
Taylor Bryan
Tiffany Ellison
Shuntina Fields
Courtney Gadson
Sophia Grimes
Grace Hayes
Angelia Hill
Nirena Johnson
Jessica Jones
Tiffany Lewis
Maritxa Mayorquin-Covarrubias
Jayla Mitchell
Nikki Morris
Janautica Ramsey
Bridget Reed
Shemekia Scott
Sally Sibinda*
Dakota Smith
Alantria Smith
Shatrina Spencer
Somer Swinson
Tyronica Taylor
Denisha Tinsley
Sandra Towns
Ossie Tunstall
Kanisha Williams
Automation Technology
Eric Almond*
Deontavius Baymon
Konner Johnson*
Marque Riley*
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Gavin Aldridge
Daniel Amador
Kossi Amevo*
Mason Bryant
Zander Durrence
Brock Eberlan*
Fred Foster
Garrett Huey*
Wyatt King*
Tanner Lawrence*
Steven Le*
Brandlyn Smith
Brandon Stevenson*
Ethan Walker*
Brandon Webb
Andrew Whiddon*
Joseph Wilbanks*
Banking and Finance
Kaleb Bland
Sharoyla Coleman
Lemar Edmond*
Tiffany Johnson*
Michele McKinley
Rolonda Patterson
Business Healthcare Technology
Juliann Chapman*
Dominique Johnson
Anne Strange*
Jasmine Thomas
Business Management
Gabrielle Abbott
Frank Adams Jr*
Yue Ae
Alexis Bennett*
Tonya Bonner*
Chelsea Brandon*
JaNae Brooks*
Heather Byrd
Morgan Carlisle
Breana Casey*
Austin Chamblee*
Tyrus Coats*
Erica Coleman
Nazyiah Copeland*
Rodshawn Craft*
Tamaryn Danielly
Decoda Davis
Mollie Fabry
Zamya Fluellen
Regina Foster
Miranda Gibbs*
Ashlee Green*
Jonathan Hamlin*
Lisa Henderson
Payton Hodges*
Jourdan Howard
Jatoria Hutchings
Jade Jackson*
Bethannie Jobe-Parker*
Karmen Jones*
Jaidyn Kirvin
Shatiareni Lowder
Ny'Asia Lowe
Demetrius Martin
Paisley Martin*
Falencia Martin
Christopher Minor*
Alea Morales*
Tiara Moss
Janebreka Myers
Ranita Nunnally
Dev Patel
Clementina Penalabrada
Shamika Peters*
Vonda Pierce*
Miquela Prieto
Brittany Ritchey*
Sha'Niya Rogers
Tafari Ryan
Kanedra Sanders*
Kaleigh Scobee*
Dianna Siclari
Branda Simmons
John Tate*
Kelsey Teemer
Lashay Thomas*
Nyasia Thompson*
Melody Thornton
Isabella Thornton*
James Thweatt*
Dana Tuft
Ayden Whidby*
Shauna Whipkey
John White
Elizabeth Wilson*
Vashone Wilson
Natasha Wisan
Charlie Zickgraf*
Business Technology
Mekesia Coley*
Dawn Mauge
Terriann Stokes
John Williams*
Cardiovascular Technology
Natalie Bennett*
Chelby Cunningham*
Bailey Ivey
Callie Leonard*
Amber Moore
Makayla Trowell*
Sara Van Lannen
Emily Wolf*
Jasmine Woodson
Computer Programming
Jordan Dumas*
ShaNyah Geathers
Iyonah Geathers
Ayden Kitsko
Rhonda Lee*
James Martin*
Bryan Smith*
Benjamin Stevens*
Christian Thomas
Jordan Thomas
Computer Support Specialist
Alyssa Howard
Christopher McGriff
Tierra Shinholster
Dwayne Sutton
Construction Management Technology
Brock Forrester
Ojore Harrell
Morgan Hitz
Merquavis Howard
Christian Kitchens
Criminal Justice Technology
Erica Alexander
Nathaniel Azariah
Sha'leah Beck*
Mariyah Brown*
Preonnatt Brown
Thomas Conley
Deisy Cuevas Lopez
Taylor Fite*
Shameka Green
Kaleb Green* +
Autumn Harden +
Brittany Harrington
Laney Hill*
Erica Hitson
Danielle Mincey
Dymond Moore
Aliah Postell
Naudia Rooks
Natalie Stone
Lucretia Taper
Caitlin Young*
Cybersecurity
Hakeem Alfeche*
Clinton Barden*
Anthony Bourne*
Jalon Brooks
Britney Bucknor
Andre Dryden
Deshaun Garner
Stanley Golphin
Derion Guthrie
James Hargrove*
Jeffery Henderson*
Landon Hill
Aaron Jones*
Karla Lewis
Sami Long*
Saif Malik
Willie McDonald
Kennith McQueen
Shenedria Montford
Ernest Ocansey*
Natalie Reece*
Sabrina Reeves
Christopher Richardson*
Jacob Ritter*
Matthew Russell
Achraf Soufi
Christian Toussaint +
Lydia Turner
Brendan Turner
Christopher Vera*
Dental Hygiene
Mallori Ammerman*
Marlene Bolanos-Yanez
Larkyn Bounds*
Kasey Burns*
Yasmeen Crawford
Amanda Gourley
Kayla Harper*
Ally Hendley*
Briana Hicks
Nikita Marshall*
Nga Meh*
Amelia Morris*
Marli Nabus
Madison Richardson*
Alexis Roberts
Faith Rogers*
Abigail Schwendinger*
Kirstin Stowe
Katherine Sweatte*
Shelby Thompson*
Hannah Watson*
Kymberly White
Samantha Wojnar*
Design and Media Production
Adam Croom
Shamar Fountain
Savannah Hill*
Armon Lindsey
Devin Powell*
Adam Smart
Elizabeth Warlick
Mathan Wideman
Early Childhood Care and Education
Tiffany Booker*
Nicole Castillo
Jessica Garland
Alishia Glover
Robin Hogan*
Amber Jenkins
Kendeara Primus*
Chelsea Rogers
Molly Welborn
Robyn Williams
Alecia Williams-Battle
Echocardiography
Emma Anderson*
Madison Davis*
Hailey Fabjon*
Brittany Hobday*
Alisha Lewis*
Elena McReynolds*
Emma Phillips*
Otaysha Townsend*
Landon Whitehead
Horecia Williams*
Electronics Technology
Jose Lerma Leyva
Tyler Peyton Lore
Slade Martin
Kaitlyn McDonald
Austin Nguyen*
Trent Rucker*
Joseph Stripling
Danny Trayner*
Engineering Technology
Travis Edwards
Yujung Park*
Zackary Turner
Torrance Warren*
Information Technology Professional
Kyle Welfred Barda
Chandler Daniely
Raj Tayshaun Enerlas
Talasia Gordon
Cedrick Irvin
Matthew Maciejewski
Laykin McSwain
Cullen Megran*
Tiaira Owens*
Jessica Rivers
Nicholas Slaton*
Cameron Smith
Interdisciplinary Studies
Teriana Boyington
Erin Clark
Gabrielle Clay
Destini Davis
Danielle Dennis
Javier Favors*
Jasmine Glover
Ava Green
Jmyah Gresham
Edward Ingram
Stephanie Osburn
J'tayla Pitts
Kenneth Solomon
Abezash Terfasa
Tammy Ussery
Logistics Management
Stephen Baker*
Marian Davis*
Nikki Farrow*
Glenda Floyd*
Damon Gatto*
Robert Haines*
Jacob Jamerson
Kingston Jenkins* +
Kendra Jolly
Jacqueline Jones
Jacqueline Kellogg*
Tiffany King
Christopher Kryk
Samuel Lindsey
Jaila Mathis
Melanie Quintyne
Darius Sherman*
Melissa Smith
Najaia Thomas*
Sundee Tutherow*
Lafonda Vason*
Clarissa Walker
Ronajiah Williams +
Abriana Wilson
Marketing Management
Tyseania Dudley
Ashlyn Dugger*
Michael Finch*
Alexis McCowell*
Orion Redding
Elia Sani kermani*
Khalie Stewart
Medical Assisting
Patricia Arrindell
Victoria Beltran*
Kyla Bridges
Michelle Brooks
Chimera Brown
Maria Cangemi*
Tykiyah Emory
Quaneshia Ingram
Paris Jackson
Shaqounda Johnson
Jahmya Lee*
Shirmetria Mayes
Taylar Meridy
Erin Perez
Briana Porter
Jane Powell
Natasha Roach*
Kiandra Roberson
Latasha Skerritt
Tykirra Smith
Jessica Todd
Cynthia Toliver
Jasmine Vega
Lakia Washington
Nasasha Wilburn
Medical Laboratory Technology
Sofia Drummond*
Jessica Gates*
Misty Ivey
Tiffany-Briana Reese
Renee Smith
Taryll Talip*
Zaria Thomas
Braya Vaden
Networking Specialist
Patrick Howie*
Orthopedic Technology
Camya Dukes*
Caron Golden*
Danesha Sanford
Shelby Saxon*
Hayley Thomas*
Desirae Waters*
Paralegal Studies
Aaleiah Sanchez*
Paramedicine
Kristen Hall
Physical Therapist Assistant
Paul Barkley
Cole Garnto
Makenzie Hatchett*
Angel Johnson*
Zynashia King*
Alexander McKoy
Danielle Parham*
Shaylan Patterson*
Nicholas Scott*
Elizabeth Tarpley*
Kimberly Tobias*
Amanda Wright
Radiologic Technology
Tiffany Alexander
Sarah Boucher*
Jaylada Cates
Kyle Deleon
Macie Francis*
Emily Fussell
Blakely Harrell
Sydni Hill
Allison Horton
Ashelin Huber*
Elizabeth Hunter*
Evangeline Johnston*
Kayla Kitchens*
Hannah Lambert*
De'Kayla Lundy*
Makilah Mace
Savannah Maupin*
David Maze*
Jenna McDerment*
Melissa Michaels*
Mary-Elizabeth Neisler*
Jessica Ortega*
Sharrelle Pangilinan*
Shannon Queen*
McKenna Ralph
Erika Reyes
Kamya Smith
Amberlynn Stilwell
Trinity Strickland*
Brenna Sumner*
Roniqua Tolbert
Stephanie Torres*
Kailyn Ugarte*
Sabrina Zunino*
Sports and Fitness Management
Jarvis Adkins*
Charles Thomas
Surgical Technology
Laneisha Douglas
Diamarie Gonzalez
Daisy Hodges
Frednya Jenkins
Vanessa Latimer
Kaniyah Lemons
Kayla Parsons
William Stanley
Selena Vega
Kaitlyn Vertin*
Michaela Williams*
Technical Studies
Quentoria Barnes
Crystal Black*
Roosevelt Brown*
Kamryn Burke*
Guina Christ Kore
Michael Christensen
Michael Daugherty
Kaden Douglas
Jordan Flowers*
Gary Green
Thomas Hollingshed
Courtney Holston-Goldston
Gavin Jarrett +
Mariana Loera-Nieto
Khamren Little
Rosacecilia Lopez Sanchez*
Terance Mathis
Sarah McDuffie*
Allandis Perkins +
Caleb Pool*
Perla Sanchez*
Damarion Simmons
Ryan Taleb*
Jordan Tolbert
Courtney Traylor*
Joshua Trice
Cozze Valentino-Meyer
Ashlyn Ward*
Bryson Williams
Landon Wilson
Sage Wright
Website Design and Development
Mikayla Johnson
Diploma
* Honor Graduate + High School Dual Enrollment Graduate
Air Conditioning Technology
John Adkins
Devin Bryant
Darrius Hurley
Zaid Ibn-Asadullah +
Grayson Lundy
Marvin Parker
Victor Smith
Terence Walker
Aircraft Structural Technology
India Brown
Makari Clark
Zion Green
Toby Mathis
Mariah Mejia
Kevin Rubalcava*
Skylar Smallwood*
Dustin Vest
William Weaver
Sam Zeller
Auto Collision Repair
D'meco Rozier
Automation Technology
Brayan Alcantar
Gracie Bird*
Peyton Bowden +
Darian Farrow
Thomas Gibbs
Treavon Girtman
Jermaine Watts
Jackson White +
Automotive Fundamentals
Luis Lopez Alvarez
Automotive Technology
Tristan Andrews
Derrick Asante*
Benaiah Chin-A-Young*
Armard Davis
Justin Frederick
Tyler Hampton
Frank McCoy
Javian Mosley
Jeremian Smith
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Lanisha Holloway*
Dylan Pope*
Jamaria Thomas*
Barbering
Fernando Vega*
Business Healthcare Technology
Brinna Taylor*
Business Management
Braylin Bennett
Ansley Cannon
Chastity Davis
Jessica Jones
Jamie Marshall
Alice Siebert
Haley Tayse
Shykeema Threatt
Tamecia Williams
Business Technology
Brittany Campbell
Lindsey Long*
Valerie Murray
Computer Programming
Roger Luckie
Computer Support Specialist
Jordan Woods
Construction Management Technology
Shelton Horton
James Vandiver*
Cosmetology
Jasmyine Allen
Hayley Berryhill*
Reagan Boynton
Tamaja Causey*
Shayla Cochran
Candra Conley
Haydiah Crawford*
Mykeria Darby*
Laci Davis*
Jessica Dixon
Porsia Ellison
Zy'Kel Fraley
Aukeilia Green
Marygrace Landrum
Ashley May*
Anna Minshew*
Cheryl Parden*
Lesylvia Price
Tyra Reid
Mary Bennet Rose*
Lauren Sanders*
Genesis Serrano O'leary*
Lauren Skinner
Madison Stark*
Emily Starr
Pierce Tapley*
Tori Tharpe*
Keely Walker*
Criminal Justice Technology
Gracie Bunn
Unique Floyd*
Shontavia Pitts
Melanna Strong
Nevaeh Williams*
Dental Assisting
Jala Bullard
Shannon Davis
Haley Drury
Aadia Evans
Shunnacee Glover
Marissa Harris*
Zaynah Head
Ashanti James*
Kya Mosley
Kazahia Presley
Leslie Stanley
Early Childhood Care and Education
Tommilisa Chapman*
Alexis Mays*
Angela Stitt
Electrical Systems Construction and Maintenance
Demecus Davis*
Nakenzie Gallien*
Keith Lopez Gordillo
Nicholas Parden*
Gabriel Pompa
Stanley Sheppard +
Spurgeon Teemer
Reginald Thomas
Electronics Fundamentals
Tyrek Singleton
Electronics Technology
Briana Askew
Nicholas Raper
EMS Professions
Tyler Lewis
Sophia Politino*
Hemodialysis Technology
Valedia Alvarado
Moriah Council*
Melissa Harris
Sombamanya Milambwe
Martiki Salter
Mariah Thornton
Jaunquill Yarbrough*
Information Technology Professional
Emily Hall
Nicholas Smith*
Logistics Management
Harley Crumley
Anterrio Jackson
Bridgette Merritt
Akeysha Tripp
Medical Assisting
Miranda Baughcum*
Alexis Burney
Brandi Bush
Crystal Daniel
Cierra Gordon
Victoria Harrell
Katherine Keller-Smith
Quantera King
Shaniya King
Melyssa Lehmann*
Jessica Medina-Ceja*
Layla Parker
Markayla Primas
Kelsie Pugh*
Bailee Robinson
Latricia Whipple
Jenna Wood*
Jerkayla Wright
Porsha Youngblood
Pharmacy Technology
Dakia Harvey*
Polysomnographic Technology
Emily Collins
Melanie Eaton*
Morgan Hickman
Nelehia Powell
Santrice Speights*
Asia Taylor
Practical Nursing
Shakeita Roberson
Christopher Samb
Precision Machine and Manufacturing Technology
Christian Burner
Jacob Fulford
Karson Mitchum +
Dustin Stewart +
Welding and Joining Technology
Christian Cotton
Noah Daniels
Joshua Gutierrez
William Hogg
Donald Jones
Timothy Mickle +
James Reeves* +
Osbel Rodriguez
Christina Walters*
Kurt Weiche
Jayden Yates* +
Technical Certificate of Credit
* Honor Graduate + High School Dual Enrollment Graduate
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Power Plant
Robert Bullard*
Barber II
Adam Clark*
Artice Cotton-Howard
Tambra Crawford
Nova Harmon
Barbering Assistant
Paul Risper
Cosmetology
Melissa Campos
Jasmine Cason
Aysia Foreman*
Kadince Harrison
Dallys Hobby
Hannah Hopkins
Shacauia Howard
Carson Hudson*
Nikiyah Johnson
Daniela Ochoa-Mendoza
Kyara Ohana
Jordyn Osborn
Chloe Puckett
Grace Pulliam
Victoria Saenz*
Daijah Steed
Emily Suber
Kiauna Walker
Aileen Williams-Battle
Ariatna Zepeda Penaran*
Cybersecurity
T'nijah Jackson
Michelle Rizk*
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Kendra Flowers
Diesel Equipment Fundamentals
Lakoda Gleason
Healthcare Assistant
Linda Dorsey Moon*
Nashonda High
Trevonia Powell
Elisha Williams
Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist
Stephanie Robinson
Healthcare Professional
Alicia Cazares
Michael Daugherty
Jada Dendy
Jayla Holden
Takayla Mahoganey
Elias Moreles- Terrazas
Andrew Mustafa*
Reginald Parker*
Dwight Rainey
Sinaia Stroman-Hills
Meaghan Webster
Heavy Diesel Service Technician
Joel Callins
Lenny Saldarriaga
Logistics Management Specialist
Christina Oliver
Master Barber
Leah Ward*
Dexter Wilson
Medical Front Office Assistant
Inezia Rumph
Practical Nursing
Artavia Brown
Samantha Collier
Robin Hawkins
Isabella Henson
Eboni Hunter
April Lyttle
Breanna MacK
Aaliyah Pennamon
Courtney Porter
Shanice Sanford
Shateria Smith
Sarena Solomon
Lakeya Zellner
Pre-Nursing
Janiqua Knowlton
High School Equivalency Credential
CGTC Academy
* Honor Graduate
Dual Achievement Program High School Diploma
Ethan Allgood
Griffin Anderson
Holly Aneiro*
Yarelys Anguiano
Kevion Anthony
Ramyia Anthony
Laurel Ausmus*
Makenzie Bass
Joseph "Brody" Battle
Brycen Beall
Caleb Belflower*
Grayson Bennett
Megan Bertram
Thomas Bickford
Tamyra Blackmon Harris
Tremaya Blackshear
Harmony Brown
Mecaria Brown
William Brown
Savannah Bush
Jayden Callahan
Alexandra Campos-Sanchez
Jayden Cannon
Camyious Canty
Shaniya Causey
Ciani Cherry*
Isaac Clapper
Isaiah Clapper
Alexander Cleveland
Aaliyah Code
Hannah Collins
Bryon Cummings
Nicholas Dahmer
Kayah Davis
Jakerra Dean*
Donnie Deloach
Deundra Dennis
Tiyonna Dickson*
Alex Eckman
Brennan Elmore
Luke Falzarano
Aviyon Farley
Thomas Faulkner
Zymariah Felder
Mason Felton
Cortez Fields
Chance Floyd
Aidan Foust
Nevaeh Francois
Jordyn Gastin-McGhee
Cyniah Glenn
Marquis Glover
John Patrick Goggin
Shauneteria Gore
Giyanna Gray
Keylea "Conner" Grice*
Kelly Grimsley
Kaiya Groce*
Danielle Harris-Merritt
Kadon Hasty*
Hunter Hatcher
Samantha Head*
Jaylun Henderson
Kiara Hightower
Tiara Hightower
Samiya Hill
Zilana Holder
Jacob Holmquist
Jaylyn Hovey
Anna Hudson*
Isis Hughes
Alicia Jackson
Christian Jackson
Jaden Jackson
Leann Jackson
Zoey Jenkins
Gracie Johnson
Jillian Johnson
Cameron Jones
Sophie Jones
Tahj Jones
Jocelyn Kio
Thomas Kitchens
Camilla Knighten
Grady Lamb
Isaiah Lann
Kimora Lewis
Nathan Lindsley
Damian Little
Eriyana Long
Brayan Lopez-Matias
Alfredo Lopez-Sanchez*
Isabella Mabie*
Artasiah Mack
Kennedy Mantle
Luke Martin
Lourdes Martinez
Natalia Martinez
Carson Mauldin
Jeremias Maxwell
Jonathan Maylor
Brianna McCauley*
Patrick McGaha
Kaylon McGhee
Adam Medina
Matthew Melnick
Nadiah Melton-Mitchell
Amari Michel
Reid Miller
Ethan Mills
Jamare Mitchum
Recardo Moody
Breona Moore
Shelby Moore*
Mariana Mora Magdaleno
April Moreno
Jayden Mott*
Jayden Orellana Qualls
Antoinette Parker
Marquelle Pasby
Zachary Peacock
Patricia Pennell
Alvin Perez
Aubrey Pickett
Triston Piland
Christian Pippin
Jordan Poole
Jaylen Powell
Sierra Powell
Alisia Price*
Jasmine Prince
Gabrielle Pulliam
Jude Quilliams
Cater Ragan
Jakhori Reaves
Ka'nya Reeves
Cameron Rench
Sariah Richards
Alexander Rivera
Lily Robertson
Jordan Robinson
Cohen Roland
Ayanna Rumph
Jordan Sallette
Sherlyn Sanchez-Hernandez
Gavin Scott
Peyton Shaw
Gage Shepherd
Hayden Shillings
Natalie Singleton
Robert Slappy
Skylar Smallwood
Anijah Smith
Jackson Smith
Kanaz Smith
Ranijah Smith
Dasjah Snead*
Bryce Snelgrove
Corrine Staton
Savannah Steinmetz
Takorey Stokes
James Sturdivant
Dominique Sullivan
Addyson Taunton
Chase Theriault
Aubree Thompson
Mathew Thompson*
Raelynn Thurmond*
Godshenia Tull
Scarlett VanCura
Lincoln Wallace
Brielle Westmoreland
Katelyn Whiddon
Rainey Whitehead
Alexander Wiggins
Alyssa Wiggins
Morgan Williams
Morris Williams
Casandra Willis
RaeLeigh Willis
Zane Wimberley
Ethan Wong
Austin Yack
CGTC Foundation Board of Trustees
David Danzie, Chair
Hank Griffeth, Vice Chair
Ed Barbee
Marsha Priest Buzzell
Laura Gentry
Zach Giddens
Elizabeth Larkins
Shellisa Martin
Sarah Murph
Emeritus Trustees
Francis Adams
Tom Arnold
Cecil Baldwin
Leonard Bevill
Dan Callahan, MD (posthumously)
Brad Collins
Kevin Coggins
A.V. Elliot (posthumously)
J. Hatcher Graham (posthumously)
Ed Greene (posthumously)
Dr. Sarah Hawthorne
Charles Jay
Genelle Jennings
Don Johnson
Jason Logan
Mike Long
Jim McClarnon
Jim Mehserle
Rob Morton
Michael O’Hara
Chris Orrison
Sam Satterfield
Linda Shingler
William (Bill) Wiley, Jr.
Steve Williams
The mission of the Central Georgia Technical College Foundation is to provide financial support for the advancement of Central Georgia Technical College. To accomplish this mission, the Foundation solicits donations and grants to provide student scholarships, innovative facilities and equipment, faculty and staff development, and other needs beyond the scope of the Institution’s budget.
The Central Georgia Technical College Foundation is guided by a board of volunteer trustees composed of business and community leaders from Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, and Twiggs counties. The Board of Trustees assists in establishing the College’s strategic plan for resource development, provides leadership for the advancement function, ensures the Foundation Board is composed of dedicated men and women capable of fulfilling their trustee responsibilities, and ascertains the effectiveness of the advancement activities on an annual basis.
CGTC Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Avis Williams, Chair
Eric Wilson, Vice Chair
Charles Briscoe
Mike Couch
Samuel Hart Sr.
Manse Jennings
Karen Lambert
Kathy O’Neal
Karla Redding-Andrews
State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia
Greg Dozier, Commissioner
Dr. Artesius Miller, Chair
Robert E. Ausband, Jr.
Ben Bryant
Lee Chapman
Calder B. Clay, III
Jay Cunningham
Corey Ferguson
Charlie Fiveash
Randall Fox
Joseph Hsiao
Doug Lambert
Buzz Law
Carvel Lewis
Mike Long
Fran Millar
Frank S. “Chunk” Newman
Tim Perryman
Howard Clifford (Trey) Sheppard, III
Shirley Smith
John Thomas
Daren C. Wayne
Tim Williams
Lisa Winton
Central Georgia Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and serves the needs of Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, and Twiggs counties in Georgia. The College is a two-year public college serving a diverse student body by offering traditional on-site and distance education academic programs and services, adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry services.
Central Georgia Technical College is dedicated to excellence in fulfilling its mission. The College seeks to meet its mission by providing educational, extra-curricular, co-curricular, and workforce development programs and services that support the economic development and well-being of the citizens within its established service delivery area. To support its workforce mission, Central Georgia Technical College employs knowledgeable, competent faculty, up-to-date facilities, and industry-specific equipment to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are surrounded by an environment conducive to learning.
CGTC is focused on how to best serve the citizens of the College’s 11-county service delivery area. Each day, with every student and customer served, CGTC faculty and staff are committed to assisting students make positive decisions about their education and future. Find out more about Central Georgia Technical College and how you can find your path to success!
As set forth in its student catalog, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
The Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for CGTC nondiscrimination policies is Cathy Johnson, Executive Director of Compliance & Athletics; Room A-136, 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088; Phone: (478) 218-3309; Fax: (478) 471-5197; Email: cajohnson@centralgatech.edu.
