Linn-Benton Community College plans to hold its 57th commencement ceremony Thursday, June 11, on its Albany campus, the school announced.
The Class of 2026 features 807 candidates for graduation, including 20 from Philomath. LBCC officials anticipate awarding 993 degrees and certificates.
The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. outdoors on the lawn to the north of Mackenzie Hall. Seating for viewers will open at 4 p.m. Parking will be available in lots 1, 2 and 3 with accessible parking in lot 5. A clear bag policy will be in effect.
Following the ceremony, the Student Leadership Council will host a party for graduates, their friends and family and staff in the courtyard.
The list of 20 graduates showing Philomath as their hometown or city of residence as released by LBCC includes the following:
- Rachael Babcock (Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Technology; Associate of Applied Science, Visual Communications)
- Chelsey Baldwin (Associate of Science, Creative Writing Emphasis)
- Caitlin E. Bland (Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting)
- Zoe E. Boynton (Associate of Applied Science, Nursing)
- Sandee B. Chambers (Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk; Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Technology)
- Tanner W. Dowless (Associate of Applied Science, Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology)
- Patrick J. Duffy (Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer)
- Devin K. Endicott (Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician; Associate of Applied Science, EV/HV Technician; Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Technology; Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maintenance/Light Repair MLR)
- Benjamin T. Gary (Associate of Applied Science, Welding and Fabrication Technology; Certificate – 1 Year Welding and Fabrication Technology)
- Xavier L. Hins (Associate of Applied Science, Welding and Fabrication Technology; Certificate – 1 Year Welding and Fabrication Technology)
- Alex P. Hogan (Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Specialist)
- Nahani R. Jackson (Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer)
- Alzahraa Laftah (Associate of Science, Human Development and Family Sciences: Human Services Option Emphasis)
- Raquel V. Lopez-Roman (Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education; Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Education; Certificate, Childhood Care and Education)
- Will D. Mason (Certificate – 1 Year Welding and Fabrication Technology; Associate of Applied Science, Welding and Fabrication Technology)
- Skylar B. McFarlane (Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer)
- Krystal R. Napier (Associate of Applied Science, Nursing)
- Justin T. Stillwell (Associate of Science, Exercise and Sport Science Emphasis)
- Olivia Symons (Certificate, Phlebotomy)
- Philip M. Varone (Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician; Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maintenance/Light Repair MLR; Associate of Applied Science, EV/HV Technician)