Laurel College of Technology held their Spring 2024 graduation ceremony on May 17, 2024. Opening comments were given by CEO and President of Laurel Institutes, Nancy Decker, saying “it’s not always easy, so we are excited to be here to celebrate your success and the wonderful support system you had throughout this educational journey.”
First to be recognized were the class Valedictorians, Kyra Rottler, Isaac Talkington, Stacey Peterson, and Mela Stewart. The Salutatorians we also recognized, Kaela Bowers, Carley Hazlett, and Sydney Fink. Next to be recognized were the May 2024 Distinguished Graduates, Gina Campbell, Alissa Payne & Gabrielle Riggleman. Kathleen Sypolt, Director of Education, then presented the Degrees and Diplomas to the graduates. Campus President, Sherri Rimel also reported that 40% of May graduating class have already accepted an employment offer within their program of study!
The following students were awarded Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas in the following programs:
Degree Programs:
Accounting & Business Administration
- Jessica Craig
Cardiovascular Technology
- Myah Gross
Electrical Technician
- Delton Logan
- Issac Talkington
- Evan Wiseman
LPN/Paramedic to ADN Transition Program
- Sloane Arco
- Julia Budzinski
- Madison Burchill
- Gina Campbell
- Sadie Daniel
- Destiny Matusky
- Andrea Mayle
- Coral Mossburg
- Laina McConnell
- Tara Philips
- John Phiri
- Melissa Rogers
- Dana Webster
- Ayeesha Ridgely
- Shelby Wilmoth
- Sara Yacup
Nursing
- Stacey Anderson
- Leeanna Downey
- Skyla Dulin
- Edward Goodwin
- Gabrielle Riggleman
Diploma Programs:
Cosmetology
- Anna Downs
- Emily Hunter
- Alissa Payne
- Kendra Pryce
- Emily Rowe
Esthetics
- Kaela Brown
- Cammie Bowman
- Gina Clark
- Sydney Fiffik
- Carley Hazlett
- Chloe Jones
- Stacey Peterson
- Kyra Rottler
- Jordan Skidmore
- Mela Stewart
Nail Technician
- Madison Greathouse
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. Laurel College of Technology located in Morgantown, WV is licensed by the WV Council for Community and Technical College Education, WV Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists, initially accredited with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and nationally accredited as ‘School of Distinction’ by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Laurel has over 700 current students and more than 4,500 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, information technology, business, cosmetology and early childhood education. Learn more at laurel.edu.
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