FORT MILL, S.C., JANUARY 27th, 2026 – Laurel College of Technology held graduation on January 21st, 2026, at their campus in, Fort Mill S.C. Opening comments were given by Dr. Douglas Decker, COO of Laurel Institutes, “This is a time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve put forth in the recent months of your life,” says Decker, “you’ve put in the time, the effort, and the dedication and here you are. Congratulations to each of you, we are all very proud of you.”
Assistant Campus Director, Cindy Carey, recognized the class Valedictorian, Allison Williams. Carey then recognized the class salutatorian Apollonia Moore. Next to be recognized were the January 2026 Distinguished Graduates Allison Williams, Apollonia Moore, Stacey Haese, and Michael Collins. Assistant Campus Director, Cindy Carey, then presented the Degree and Diplomas to the graduates. The Career Services department reported that 100% of the January 2026 graduating class have accepted employment offers within their program of study. The following students were awarded diplomas s in the following programs:
Electrical Systems Technician
Michael Collins
Apollonia Moore
Nuriel Orozco
Cardiovascular Technology
Rahnneisha Douglas
Jordan Goolic
Stacey Haese
Marquisha Ross
Shareena Smith
Allison Williams
Left to right, first row: RAHNNEISHA DOUGLAS, MARQUISHA ROSS
Left to right, second row: ALLISON WILLIAMS, MICHAEL COLLINS, SHAREENA SMITH
Founded in 1985 by Christopher and Nancy Decker, Laurel Institutes are a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania, North Central West Virginia, and Northern South Carolina. Conveniently located in Fort Mill, SC, Laurel Institute of Technology is a short drive from Interstate I-77 (Exits 88 or 85) off of Highway 160 in the new One Sixty West V Medical Building. For more information, visit laurel.edu or call 803-802-0700.