Cecil College graduates largest class in school history
Published on July 13, 2018
NORTH EAST, Md. - Cecil College celebrated the largest graduating class in its 49-year history with more than 274 students completing an associate degree or certificate program this spring. The 2018 Commencement Ceremony was held May 20, in the Physical Education Complex on the North East Campus. Following opening remarks from Cecil College President Dr. Mary Way Bolt, students and guests were welcomed by Jordan Griggs, a student-athlete who graduated with honors. Student Reflections on their experiences at Cecil College were offered by Joshua Adams and Jordan Brown. The following is a list of graduates, their hometown, and the degrees and certificates they earned:
| Name | Hometown | Major (Award) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristy Abell | Fallston | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Joshua Adams | North East | Nursing (AS) | |
| Amanda Addair | North East |
General Studies (AA) Nursing (AS) |
|
| Jose Aguirre | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| Elizabeth Albanese | Perryville | General Studies (AA) | |
| Bruce Alexander | Elkton |
Transportation & Logistics - Government Logistics (AAS) Transportation & Logistics - Materials Management (AAS) Transportation & Logistics - Transportation Management (AAS) General Studies (AA) |
|
| John Alexander | North East | Management (AAS) | |
| Amy Alford | Elkton | Accounting (AAS) | |
| Kelly Amrein | Bel Air | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Scott Andreasen-Bennett | Rising Sun |
Visual Communications - Communications Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Photography Concentration (AAS) Basic Photography (Certificate) Digital Imaging (Certificate) Portfolio Production (Certificate) Professional Photography (Certificate) Studio Photography (Certificate) |
|
| Mark Andrews | Colora |
Electrical Engineering (AS) Engineering - Computer Engineering Concentration (AS) |
|
| Christian Arrante | Elkton | Civil Engineering (AS) | |
| Brittany Atkins | Elkton | Elementary Education (AAT) | |
| Ashley Backes | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Amelia Baldwin | Elkton | EMT - Paramedic (AAS) Nursing (AS) | |
| Christopher Barrett | Elkton | Mechanical Engineering (AS) (AS) | |
| Lionel Batson | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| John Baugher | Rising Sun | General Studies (AA) | |
| Gillian Berger | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Kirstin Berger | Elkton | Exercise Sciences (AS) | |
| Sean Berman | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Tyler Bishop | Elkton | Chemical Engineering (AS) | |
| Taylor Blakeley | Rising Sun | Social Work (AA) | |
| Alyssa Blevin | Bel Air | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Kolt Bodzo | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| Nicole Borden | Rising Sun | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Madeleine Bortmes | Forest Hill | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Timothy Bouchelle | Rising Sun | Engineering - Engineering Science Concentration (AS) | |
| Callie Boulden | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Loretta Bowman | Rising Sun | Environmental Science (AS) | |
| Sarah Boyce | Elkton | Accounting (AAS) | |
| Kyle Braune | Elkton |
Music - Audio Technology Concentration (AAS) Music - Music Concentration (AAS) |
|
| Kevin Brooks | Rising Sun | Government Contracting (Certificate) | |
| Brianna Brown | Rising Sun | Marketing (AAS) | |
| Jordan Brown | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Kimberley Burlin | Rising Sun | General Studies (AA) | |
| Alexis Burlin | Perryville | Nursing (AS) | |
| Melissa Cadd | Port Deposit | Accounting (AAS) | |
| Lucas Calvert | Rising Sun |
Civil Engineering (AS) Engineering - Aerospace Engineering Concentration (AS) Mechanical Engineering (AS) Physics (AS) |
|
| Jessica Canami | Bel Air | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Sarah Capparuccini | Elkton | Visual Communications - Photography Concentration (AAS) | |
| Christine Carpenter | North East |
Biology (AS) General Studies (AA) |
|
| Alexandra Casteel | Colora | Nursing (AS) | |
| Brandon Catanzarito | Rising Sun | Management (AAS) | |
| Erin Cebula | Rising Sun |
Art & Design - Drawing & Painting Concentration (AFA) Art & Design - Graphic Design Concentration (AFA) Fine Arts - Studio Arts Concentration (AFA) |
|
| Alexandra Chaney | Abingdon | (AAS) | |
| Tina Chayer | Colora | (Certificate) | |
| Chris Chmielecki | Nottingham, PA |
Basic Photography (Certificate) Digital Imaging (Certificate) Graphic Design (Certificate) Video Technology (Certificate) Web Design & Multimedia (Certificate) |
|
| Payton Cole | Rising Sun | Biology (AS) | |
| Sean Connor | North East |
Computer Science (AS) Engineering - Computer Engineering Concentration (AS) Mathematics (AS) Physics (AS) |
|
| Kristin Crawford | Middletown, DE | Equine Studies (AAS) | |
| Austin Crews | Elkton | Criminal Justice (AAS) | |
| Julia Crowe | Port Deposit | Management (AAS) | |
| Jordan Crownover | Port Deposit | Nursing (AS) | |
| William Culver | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| LeShae Dalie | Elkton | Marketing (AAS) | |
| Samantha Danboise | Elkton |
Music - Music Concentration (AAS) Music - Music Education Concentration (AAS) Music - Voice Concentration (AAS) |
|
| Christopher Davis | Rising Sun | Computer Information Systems (AAS) | |
| Derek Dear | Bear, DE | General Studies (AA) | |
| Andrew DeBiase | North East | Engineering - Computer Engineering Concentration (AS) | |
| Christopher Deboda | Woodbine |
Music - Audio Technology Concentration (AAS) Music - Music Concentration (AAS) |
|
| Ashleyeral DeFelice | North East | Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) | |
| Julia DeGrave | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Maria DelCostello | Port Deposit | Nursing (AS) | |
| Rhiannon Denison | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Taylar DeRosa | North East | Nursing (AS) | |
| Amanda Dewald | Oxford, PA | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Katherine DiMatteo | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Alexis DiPaola | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| Ashleigh Donithan | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Kaylin Drabczyk | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| Olivia Dunlap | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| Avery Dworek | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Tracy Edmundson | Rising Sun | Social Work (AA) | |
| Nurcan Elmali | Newark, DE | Chemistry (AS) | |
| Ruth England | Rising Sun |
General Studies (AA) Social Work (AA) |
|
| Samantha English | Joppa | EMT - Paramedic (AAS) | |
| Nunzia Esposito | Havre de Grace | Exercise Sciences (AS) | |
| Mackenzie Evans | Perryville | General Studies (AA) | |
| Miranda Evans | Elkton | Social Work (AA) | |
| Crystal Farley | Elkton | (AA) | |
| Brycen Farquhar | North East |
Visual Communications - Communications Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) |
|
| Christopher Few | Elkton |
Music - Music Concentration (AAS) Music - Voice Concentration (AAS) |
|
| Vincent Finucan | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| Ashlyn Fitzgerald | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Charles Foy II | West Grove, PA | Nursing (AS) | |
| Christopher Frey | Rising Sun | Simulation Design & Gaming (Certificate) | |
| Brandon Gartland | Newark, DE | Nursing (AS) | |
| Tiana Garvin | Philadelphia | General Studies (AA) | |
| Karen Gaskill | Port Deposit | General Studies (AA) | |
| Kayla Gaskill | Port Deposit |
Civil Engineering (AS) Electrical Engineering (AS) Engineering - Engineering Science Concentration (AS) Engineering - Computer Engineering Concentration (AS) |
|
| Amanda George | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Jennifer Gipson | Chesapeake City | Nursing (AS) | |
| Rebecca Goldberg | Elkton |
Early Childhood Educations (AAT) Elementary Education (AAT) |
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| Telora Goodyear | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| Daniel Graham | Elkton | Computer Information Systems (AAS) | |
| Shayna Greenblatt | Elkton |
Music - Audio Technology Concentration (AAS) Music - Music Concentration (AAS) Music - Voice Concentration (AAS) Music (AA) Music/Voice (AA) |
|
| Brandon Gregson | Elkton | Computer Information Systems (AAS) | |
| Jordan Griggs | Woodbridge | General Studies (AA) | |
| Kendal Grubb | Rising Sun | Geology (AS) | |
| David Haberkorn | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Devan Hagerman | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Mary Haines | Rising Sun | General Studies (AA) | |
| Halus Haines IV | Elkton |
Accounting (AAS) Management (AAS) |
|
| Liam Hall | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Tristan Hall | North East | Simulation Design & Gaming (AAS) | |
| Sarp Hamamcioglu | Perryville | Mechanical Engineering (AS) | |
| Danielle Hayden | Rising Sun | Accounting (AAS) | |
| Ryan Henderson | Elkton | Management (AAS) | |
| Aliye Henry | North East | Management (AAS) | |
| Scotty Heredia | Newark, DE | General Studies (AA) | |
| Joanne Herr | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Marcia Hess | Aberdeen | Transportation & Logistics - Government Logistics (AAS) | |
| Melissa Hicks | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Elizabeth Hikins | Elkton |
Civil Engineering (AS) Engineering - Aerospace Engineering Concentration (AS) Engineering - Engineering Science Concentration (AS) Mechanical Engineering (AS) Physics (AS) |
|
| Stephanie Hilaman | North East | Nursing (AS) | |
| Haylee Hill | Earleville | General Studies (AA) | |
| Danielle Hodsdon | Elkton | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Sean Hoffman | Elkton |
Visual Communications - Communications Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) |
|
| Sylvia Honesty | Elkton | Transportation & Logistics - Transportation Management (AAS) | |
| Kira Honesty-Williams | Port Deposit | General Studies (AA) | |
| Michael Hook | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Meagan Hooper | Port Deposit | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Courtney Hughes | Port Deposit | General Studies (AA) | |
| Heather Hughes | Port Deposit |
Visual Communications - Communications Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Photography Concentration (AAS) Basic Photography (Certificate) Digital Imaging (Certificate) Management (AAS) Photography Lab (Certificate) Portfolio Production (Certificate) |
|
| Heather Humphries | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| Kenneth James | Elkton | Computer Information Systems (AAS) | |
| Alyson Jennings | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Aeri Jeon | Elkton |
Accounting (AAS) Basic Photography (Certificate) Digital Imaging (Certificate) Portfolio Production (Certificate) |
|
| Caleb Johnson | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| Wesley Johnson | North East | Visual Communications - Photography Concentration (AAS) | |
| Megan Joines | North East | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Connie Kamit | Elk Mills | Management (AAS) | |
| Shelby Kamm | Elkton | Equine Studies (AAS) | |
| Aaron Kang | Rising Sun | Computer Science (AS) | |
| Hannah Karschner | North East | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Cameron Keetley | Port Deposit | General Studies (AA) | |
| Michael Kelly | Lincoln University, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Sequoia Kennedy | Elkton | Photography Lab (Certificate) | |
| Brianna Kirchner | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Brianna Kirk | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Legend Kranz | Rising Sun | Social Work (AA) | |
| Joseph Kupresanin | Towson | Computer Science (AS) | |
| Jennifer Kurz | West Grove, PA | Nursing (AS) | |
| James Ladwig | Chesapeake City |
Management (AAS) Marketing (AAS) |
|
| Carissa Lagano | Earleville | Nursing (AS) | |
| Xiufeng Lan | Elkton | Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) | |
| Mary Leciston | Elkton | Computerized Accounting (Certificate) | |
| Jacob Lester | Elkton | Psychology (AA) | |
| Brooke Longacre | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Olivia Lorman | Elkton |
Early Childhood Education (AAT) Elementary Education (AAT) |
|
| Abdul Lowe | North East |
Accounting (AAS) Management (AAS) |
|
| Jonathan Luther | Newark, DE | Music - Music Concentration (AAS) | |
| Brady Lynch | Rising Sun |
Civil Engineering (AS) Engineering- Aerospace Engineering Concentration (AS) Mechanical Engineering (AS) Physics (AS) |
|
| Heather Lynch | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Steven Lynch | North East | Engineering - Chemical Engineering Concentration (AS) | |
| Averie Lyon | Elkton | Elementary Education (AAT) | |
| Cheryl Macomber | Port Deposit |
Accounting (AAS) Computerized Accounting (AAS) Management (AAS) |
|
| Mandolyn Megaw | Chesapeake City | Environmental Science (AS) | |
| Megan Malone | North East | Music - Music Concentration (AAS) | |
| Devkishan Manekporia | Elkton | Exercise Science (AS) | |
| Shineath Maple | Elkton |
Visual Communications - Communications Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) Basic Photography (Certificate) Digital Imaging (Certificate) Photography Lab (Certificate) |
|
| Kristy Martin | Elkton | Chemistry (AS) | |
| Samantha Mascari | Elkton |
Equine Studies (Certificate) Equine Studies - Management (Certificate) |
|
| Rebecca Massey | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Robert Massi | Cochranville, PA | Nursing (AS) | |
| Kay Mayer | North East | Elementary Education (AAT) | |
| Mario McCarty | Abingdon |
Transportation & Logistics - Logistics Management (AAS) Transportation & Logistics - Materials Management (AAS) |
|
| Sarah McCloskey | Earleville | Elementary Education (AAT) | |
| John McCurdy-Henderson | Earleville | General Studies (AA) | |
| Eric McFarland | Elkton | Psychology (AA) | |
| Shane McGarry | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| Danica McGuigan | Conowingo | Environmental Science (AS) | |
| Teresa McInturff | Elkton | Social Work (AA) | |
| Emily Megonigal | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Stephanie Methven | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| Erin Miklas | North East | Management (AAS) | |
| Ashley Miller | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Haley Miller | Port Deposit |
Art & Design - Ceramics & Sculpture Concentration (AFA) Business Administration (AA) |
|
| Shanice Miller | Elkton | Visual Communications - Photography Concentration (AAS) | |
| Tatiana Minser | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Chelsea Mitchem | North East | Social Work (AA) | |
| Eric Money | Bear, DE | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Madison Montgomery | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| Michael Moore | Elkton | Cybersecurity (AAS) | |
| Jessica Morales-Torres | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Katelyn Morytko | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Evan Mowbray | Rising Sun |
Visual Communications - Communications Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) Basic Photography (Certificate) Digital Imaging (Certificate) Portfolio Production (Certificate) Video Technology (Certificate) |
|
| Lauren Murphy | Elkton |
Early Childhood Education (AAT) Elementary Education (AAT) General Studies (AA) |
|
| Joseph Murray | Nottingham, PA | Management (AAS) | |
| Denise Myrick | North East | Accounting (AAS) | |
| Ashley Novak | Middletown, DE | General Studies (AA) | |
| Joelle Ossowski | Elkton | Art & Design - Drawing & Painting Concentration (AFA) | |
| Kirsten Pannell | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Rebecca Pardue | North East | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Michaella Patrick | Perryville | Equine Studies (AAS) | |
| Rachel Patterson | North East |
Accounting (AAS) Computerized Accounting (AAS) |
|
| Kelly Pauley | North East | Accounting (AAS) | |
| Lauren Perry | Earleville | Social Work (AA) | |
| Amber Phelps | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Harrison Phillips | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Abigail Poffenberger | Elkton |
Visual Communications - Graphic Design & Multimedia Concentration (AAS) Visual Communications - Photography Concentration (AAS) Basic Photography (Certificate) Digital Imaging (Certificate) Portfolio Production (Certificate) |
|
| Maya Price | Elkton |
Music - Audio Technology Concentration (AAS) Music - Music Concentration (AAS) Music - Voice Concentration (AAS) |
|
| Chris Proctor | Elkton |
Computer Information Systems - Applications (AAS) Programming (AAS) |
|
| Amanda Puckett | Aberdeen | Nursing (AS) | |
| Hailey Racine | Rising Sun | Nursing (AS) | |
| Raye Ragan | Conowingo | Nursing (AS) | |
| Md Rahman | North East |
Electrical Engineering (AS) Engineering - Computer Engineering Concentration (AS) Physics (AS) |
|
| Alison Raine | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Diamond Rankine | Elkton | Criminal Justice (AAS) | |
| Christina Reeder | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Sean Reeser | Elkton | Geology (AS) | |
| Kelsey Reynolds | North East | Nursing (AS) | |
| Jessica Rhoades | Elkton | Performing Arts - Live Arts Concentration (AFA) | |
| Matthew Rhoads | Rising Sun | Basic Photography (Certificate) | |
| Courtney Rich | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Matthew Riley | Chesapeake City | Horticultural Science (AAS) | |
| Amy Ritter | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Ryan Rivera-Whaley | Rising Sun |
Computer Science (AS) Mathematics (AS) Physics (AS) |
|
| Austin Roberts | Conowingo | Marketing (AAS) | |
| Clinton Robertson IV | Newark, DE | Government Contracting (Certificate) | |
| Amy Rose | Elkton | Psychology (AA) | |
| Matthew Rovine | Port Deposit |
Computer Science (AS) Mathematics (AS) |
|
| Erin Russell | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Nathaniel Saenz | Colora | Mechanical Engineering (AS) | |
| Catherine Schaeffer | Port Deposit | Photography (AAS) | |
| Kay Schaeffer | Elkton | Social Work (AA) | |
| Jack Schmidt | Elkton |
Music - Music Concentration (AAS) Music - Music Education Concentration (AAS) Performing Arts - Music Concentration (AS) |
|
| Amber Scholz | Elkton | Visual Communications - Communications Concentration (AAS) | |
| Andrew Schutt | Forest Hill | Exercise Science (AS) | |
| David Scott | Elkton | Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) | |
| Clayton Searles | Perryville | Management (AAS) | |
| Elise Sendzia | Colora | Mechanical Engineering (AS) | |
| Madison Seymour | Rising Sun | Social Work (AA) | |
| Laura Shank | North East |
Biology (AS) Environmental Science (AS) Ocean Studies (AS) |
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| Hannah Shrewsbury | Warwick | Nursing (AS) | |
| Stephen Silvestri | Nottingham, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Jessica Simonson | North East |
Music - Music Concentration (AAS) Music - Voice Concentration (AAS) Music (AA) Music/Voice (AA) |
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| Christopher Sizemore | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Andrea Slack | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Ashley Smith | Gunpowder | General Studies (AA) | |
| Cerise Smith | Elkton | Social Work (AA) | |
| JoAnn Smith | Elkton | Healthcare Sciences (AS) | |
| Shannon Smith | Elkton | Psychology (AA) | |
| Steven Soltow | Elkton | Secondary Education - Music (AA) | |
| Sara Sowiak | Elkton | Secondary Education - English (AA) | |
| Nickole Steele | Elkton | Marketing (Certificate) | |
| Elaine Steese | North East |
General Studies (AA) Social Work (AA) Sociology (AA) |
|
| Lindsay Steinmetz | Elkton | Healthcare Sciences (AS) | |
| Alexis Stubblefield | North East | Management (AAS) | |
| Amanda Sumner | Elkton | Accounting (AAS) | |
| Sarah Tabor | Oxford, PA | Nursing (AS) | |
| Kathryn Talbott | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Brittany Taylor | Bear, DE |
Digital Imaging (Certificate) Video Production (Certificate) |
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| Claire Taylor | Oxford, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| William Tepper | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Christopher VanDyke | North East | Government Contracting (Certificate) | |
| Heather Wall | Warwick |
Music - Music Concentration (AAS) Music - Voice Concentration (AAS) |
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| Jeffrey Ward | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Taliah Webb | Philadelphia | General Studies (AA) | |
| Paige Welch | Chesapeake City | Nursing (AS) | |
| Rebecca Welsh | North East | Psychology (AA) | |
| Victoria West | Elkton | Computerized Accounting (AAS) | |
| Elizabeth Westbrook | North East | Equine Studies - Management (Certificate) | |
| Kyle Whitsell | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| Shelli Whittington | Elkton | Nursing (AS) | |
| Brooke Wills | Perryville | Management (AAS) | |
| Alexanra Wilson | North East | Social Work (AA) | |
| Deborah Winfree | North East | General Studies (AA) | |
| Malorie Winter | Elkton |
Elementary Education (AAT) General Studies (AA) |
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| Cait Wooten | Elkton | General Studies (AA) | |
| David Wooten | Port Deposit | Nursing (AS) | |
| Matthew Worley | North East |
Accounting (AAS) Management (AAS) |
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| Ashley Xelo | Rising Sun | Social Work (AA) | |
| Jordan Yoder | Ronks, PA | General Studies (AA) | |
| Susan Zimmerman | North East | Nursing (AS) |