MADISON, FL – North Florida College honored its Fall 2025 graduates during its commencement ceremony held Dec. 11 at Van H. Priest Auditorium. Family, friends, faculty, staff and community leaders gathered at 5 p.m. to celebrate students completing bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates.
President Dr. Jennifer Page welcomed guests and delivered opening remarks before introducing the evening’s keynote speaker, Dr. Ashley Yopp Meros, Chancellor of Career and Adult Education with the Florida Department of Education. Dr. Meros shared a message focused on opportunity, persistence and the power of education to strengthen communities across Florida.
The ceremony began with a processional performed by Mrs. Caitlin Parizek, followed by the invocation from Reverend Delvin Boatman and the National Anthem performed by Madison Hallmark. Marshals representing NFC faculty, staff and students guided graduates throughout the program.
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Dean of Workforce and Economic Initiatives and Chief Academic Officer David Dunkle presented candidates for degrees and certificates. Graduates completed programs across NFC’s academic and workforce areas including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and a wide range of Florida workforce certificates. Honor graduates were recognized with white, silver or gold cords signifying Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude academic distinction. Veterans and servicemembers were acknowledged with a red, white and blue cord in recognition of their service.
Board Chair Ricky N. Lyons joined Dr. Page in presenting degrees and certificates, followed by the official conferral of honors by Mrs. Lynn Wyche, Dean of Enrollment and Student Services.
Community Support and Celebration
Following the ceremony, graduates and guests were invited to enjoy refreshments on the auditorium porch. NFC also thanked its 2025 Grad Fest sponsors for their support of student success including Madison County Community Bank, J+J Strong, Busy Bee, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Wild Adventures Theme Park and Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.
A Milestone Moment for NFC Students
Dr. Page commended the graduates for their commitment to completing their programs while balancing work, family and community responsibilities.
“These students have demonstrated determination and heart,” said Dr. Page. “North Florida College is proud to celebrate their accomplishments and to support their next steps whether they enter the workforce, continue their education or begin new careers here at home.”
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Graduates by County
Calhoun County
Pitts, Sarah – BS Nursing
Citrus County
Rodriguez Sirett, Diana – Business Management
Rodriguez Sirett, Diana – Business Operations
Escambia County
Green, Danett – Child Care Center Operations, Highest Honors
Hamilton County
Melvin, Katelynn Marie – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Roberson, Wesley Caleb – Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Welch, Sarah Elizabeth – Associate in Arts, Cum Laude
Durden, Christopher – Commercial Class “B” Driving, Highest Honors
Glispie, Kizzy Lawanda – Commercial Class “B” Driving, Highest Honors
Jackson, Kymyattah – Commercial Class “B” Driving, Highest Honors
Marcano, Malyiah Gracie – Emergency Medical Technician, Highest Honors
Driggers, Caleb Allen – Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Highest Honors
Tempio, Carianne Marie – Nursing Assistant, High Honors
Jefferson County
Clark, Trevor Ann – AS Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude
Nogal, Alejandra Guerrero – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Peebles, Ashlynn Grace – Associate in Arts, Cum Laude
Adams, Ryan Walter – Emergency Medical Technician, Highest Honors
Groom, Ian Benajah – Emergency Medical Technician, High Honors
Clark, Trevor Ann – Business Management, Highest Honors
Clark, Trevor Ann – Business Operations, Highest Honors
Clark, Trevor Ann – Human Resources Administrator, Highest Honors
Brock, Jamen Patrick – Human Services Generalist, Highest Honors
Lafayette County
Banks, Tibatha – AS Accounting Technology
Campbell, Tristan Marie – Associate in Arts
Elam, Zoe Olivia – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Enriquez-Quintanar, Jocelyne – Associate in Arts
Thomas, Emily Reese – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Waddy, Sierra Elizabeth – Accounting Tech Specialist, Highest Honors
Murray, Sara Alexis – Certified Production Technology, Highest Honors
Posada-Nestor, Christopher – Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Highest Honors
Banks, Tibatha – Business Management
Banks, Tibatha – Human Resources Administrator
Leon County
Beard, Joseph Taylor – Emergency Medical Technician
Lowndes County (Georgia)
Paulk, Catherine Hope – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Madison County
Harrell, Morgan Elise – AA Early Childhood Education
Miller, Te’Zajahia – AS LPN to RN Bridge
Adams, Caleb Logan – Associate in Arts
Akins, Kemorrin X – Associate in Arts
Crooks, Cheyenne Rose – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Fiffia, Alexcia Samaya – Associate in Arts
Gallon, Wa’lashya Bei’Onte – Associate in Arts
Kervin, Hannah Rose – Associate in Arts
Livingston, Kerria Lashay – Associate in Arts
Maultsby, Claire L – Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Murray, Sa’Riyah Nevaeh – Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Padgett, Kylee Blake – Associate in Arts, Cum Laude
Silvernell, Gary Dean – Associate in Arts
Starling, Isaac Rogers – Associate in Arts
Watson, Precious Sodale – Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Weaver, Ryan Nicholas – Associate in Arts
Williamson, Keriston – Associate in Arts, Cum Laude
Short, Cassandra – Business Management
Cherry, Angel Gail – Business Operations
Short, Cassandra – Business Operations
Mobley, Michael Bernard – Commercial Class “B” Driving, Highest Honors
Riddle, William Blake – Commercial Class “B” Driving, Highest Honors
Austin, Logan Dewayne – Commercial Vehicle Driving, Highest Honors
Morales, Carlos Ruben – Commercial Vehicle Driving
Reddick, Harry W – Commercial Vehicle Driving
Turner, Rushawn L – Commercial Vehicle Driving, Highest Honors
Underhill, Eli Matthew – Commercial Vehicle Driving, Highest Honors
Weatherspoon, Kendrick Lamar – Commercial Vehicle Driving, Highest Honors
Glavich, Tyler James – Crossover Corrections to Law Enforcement, High Honors
Mercer, Dalton Nash – Emergency Medical Technician, Highest Honors
Haire, Kelsey Elaine – Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Highest Honors
Mobley, Zytavious T – Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Highest Honors
Cherry, Angel Gail – Human Resources Administrator
Short, Cassandra – Human Resources Administrator
Howard, Breana – Human Services Generalist, High Honors
Herring, Charles Brice – Industrial Machinery Maintenance I, Highest Honors
Livingston, Orient Vashon – Industrial Machinery Maintenance I, High Honors
Gallon, Ja’Kayla Nishay – Nursing Assistant, High Honors
Spicer, Emilee Grace – Nursing Assistant, Highest Honors
Taggart, Faith Victoria – Nursing Assistant
Robinson, Katisha Shantrell – Preschool Specialization, Highest Honors
Andablo, Alan Lleremer – Welding Technology, Highest Honors
Moore, Malik – Welding Technology
Nassau County
Bossard, Vincent Arthur – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Suwannee County
Ardilla-Xithe, Mabel – Associate in Arts
Bowers, Macy Layne – Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Brady, Dakota Aloysius – Associate in Arts, Cum Laude
Cameron, Mason Mathew – Associate in Arts
Carte, Maddie Elizabeth – Associate in Arts
Fernald, Mia Caroline – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Hiltibidal, Jilyanne Lee – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Maund, Taryn Lily – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Merola, Layla Noel – Associate in Arts, Cum Laude
Stratton, Amanda Jeanette – Associate in Arts, Cum Laude
Warren, Sarah Louise – BS Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Bilodeau, Victoria Constance – BS Nursing
Matthews, Kwone Levelle – Commercial Vehicle Driving, Highest Honors
Westberry, James Calvin – Commercial Vehicle Driving, Highest Honors
Martin, Dariniya DNasha – Emergency Medical Technician, High Honors
Davis, Christopher Reid – Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Highest Honors
Collier, Diontesha – Nursing Assistant
Simpkins, Kendall Nicole – Nursing Assistant
Beasley, Mariana Hernandez – Preschool Specialization
Taylor County
Dean, Macy Brooke – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Glenn-Simmons, Kennis C – Associate in Arts
Howard, Matteline Alice – Associate in Arts
Murphy, Connor Preston – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Parker, Claire Elaine – Associate in Arts
Roberts, Kaitee Alisha – Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Wallace, Nieema Hazel – Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Davis, Lyrics LyAsia LaNitra – BS Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Ryan, Jennifer Lynne – BS Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Johnson, Emily Dakota – Preschool Specialization