Linn-Benton Community College plans to hold its 56th commencement ceremony Thursday, June 12, on its Albany campus, the school announced.
The Class of 2025 features 710 candidates for graduation, including 29 from Philomath and Blodgett. LBCC officials anticipate awarding 918 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.
The list of 28 graduates showing Philomath as their hometown or city of residence as released by LBCC includes the following:
- William J. Bernards (Associate of Science, Biological Sciences Emphasis)
- McKenzie L. Best (Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting)
- Adam M. Bradetich (Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Mechanics/Maintenance Technician Applications; Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Mechanics/Maintenance Technician Applications)
- Heather L. Buchfink (Associate of Science, Anthropology Emphasis; Associate of General Studies)
- Jackson L. Canfield (Associate of Applied Science, Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation)
- Catalina Contreras-Colin (Associate of General Studies; Associate of Science, Human Development and Family Sciences: Human Services Option)
- Cameron Correia (Associate of Applied Science, Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology)
- Michelle A. Davis (Coding Reimbursement Specialist, One-Year Certificate)
- Logan D. Francis (Machine Tool Technology, One-Year Certificate, Certificate CNC Machinist; Associate of Applied Science, Machine Tool Technology)
- Madison M. Francis (Associate of Science, Biological Sciences Emphasis)
- Macy S. Freeman (Associate of Applied Science, Welding & Fab Technology; Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fabrication Technology)
- Jacob French (Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fabrication Technology; Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fabrication Technology)
- Janae Garcia (Associate of General Studies)
- Benjamin T. Gary (Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fabrication Technology; Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fabrication Technology)
- Zandyer M. Hecker (Coding Reimbursement Specialist, One-Year Certificate)
- Miryah M. Hedlund (Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fabrication Technology; Associate of General Studies; Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fabrication Technology
- Kyle G. Irrig (Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Technology; Certificate – 1 Year Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair)
- Nicole F. Johnson (Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech; Associate of Applied Science, Visual Communications)
- Leslie Martinez (Associate of Science, Health Promotion & Behavior Emphasis)
- Gabriela E. Mendoza (Associate of General Studies)
- Sara A. Messina (Associate of General Studies)
- Sarah E. Munsee (Associate of General Studies; Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant)
- Jessica L. Nash, Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education; Certificate Childhood Care & Education; Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Education; Associate of General Studies)
- Kyrstin G. Pickle (Associate of Science, Psychology Emphasis)
- Brooke A. Plemmons (Associate of Applied Science, Practical Business Management)
- Maya G. Price (Associate of Science, Psychology Emphasis)
- Richard L. Sapp (Associate of General Studies; Associate of Science, Computer Science with Computer Systems and Operations Emphasis)
- Justin T. Stillwell (Associate of Science, Exercise & Sport Science Emphasis)
One graduate shows Blodgett as their hometown or city of residence:
- Chaz G. Chesshire (Associated of Applied Science, Culinary Arts)