July 19, 2024
A commencement exercise for graduates of East Mississippi Community College's Cosmetology and Barbering/Stylist programs took place the evening of July 18 at The Communiversity.
Thirty-one of the 43 graduates completed the college’s two Cosmetology classes, with the remaining 12 graduates coming from the Barbering/Stylist program. Not all those who graduated participated in the commencement ceremony.
EMCC President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks welcomed the graduates.
Cosmetology instructors David Long and Teresa Rogers provided instructors' remarks, as did Barbering instructor Erica Turner. Alsobrooks, Vice President of Instruction Dr. James Rush, Vice President of Career Technical and Workforce Education Dr. Michael Busby and Associate Dean of Career Technical Patricia Corrigan conferred the degrees. Busby provided the closing remarks.
Graduates of the Barbering/Stylist program are Marshawn D. Buchanan, Brianna Cheatham, Devoureyous R. Clay, Alondra S. Edwards, Josie M. Gracie, Curtaves Q. Gray-Latham, Darius Howard, Tylen H. Johnson, Jakele A. Phillips, Taqueria A. Stallings, Damon J. Williams and Amariya M. Wooten.
Graduates of the two Cosmetology classes are Chloe E. Brewer, Ashley T. Butler, Cara R. Cole, Mason Conn, Keishia T. Culberson, Aubrey L. Eaves, Joyner Franklin, Heather M. Gilkey, Erica A. Gipson, Jessica C. Harris, Alayna Harmon, Ella Harrison, Jasmin Herrera, Katelyn R. Hicks, Taylor Johnson, Hannah S. Junkin, Rebekah Lindsay, Ricola McGee, Lakendra Montgomery, Allie Mullen, Madison C. Pruden, Kiara Sanders, Katherine C. Shepherd, Shantoyia Tate, Skyler Tucker, Brooke M. Vickers, Emma Waycaster, Mallory N. Webb, Aniya C. White, Sarah R. Williams and Hamilton E. Young.
"East Mississippi Community College has been an incredible launching pad for my future! I'm so grateful for the knowledge and experiences I've gained here!"
“I chose EMCC because it gave me the best opportunities coming out of high school. I got plenty of scholarships because the school offered so many. An Education is a very powerful tool.”
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"At first no one was really concerned about me going to college. When I decided to go on my own it put a lot of pressure on me because I'm the first one in my family to go to college. This idea made it all the more reason for me to succeed."
"East Mississippi Community College has provided an exceptional foundation for my academic and personal growth. The professors' dedication has fostered my development into a stronger student. EMCC offered numerous opportunities for me to excel, both in academics and extracurricular activities. Here, I've built incredible friendships that will undoubtedly last a lifetime. The knowledge I gained and the memories I made at EMCC will forever be a part of me when I embark on my journey to a four-year college."
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