Latest OFTC Grads Honored with 2026 Spring Commencement & High School Equivalency Ceremony

One-Hundred-and-Forty-Three Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) credit and High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates were honored during the College’s 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony & HSE Graduation held on the Dublin Campus, Thursday, June 5.

Graduates received degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit in a variety of high-demand fields like Early Childhood Care and Education, Commercial Truck Diving (CTD), Nursing, Machine Tool, and more. Some graduates received high school equivalency diplomas.

“We cannot tell you enough how excited we are to watch you walk across the stage to receive your credential tonight,” shared OFTC President Erica Harden as she addressed the graduates. “You will always be a part of our family, so remember we are always here to help you.”

“We are so very proud of you,” she added. “I hope you never lose your will to learn. Keep reaching for your goals and keep moving forward.”

The Rev. James Middleton of Sandersville Methodist Church served as keynote speaker and addressed the graduates, celebrating their accomplishments and achievements.

Middleton congratulated the graduates, encouraging them for the days ahead and cited three things they should remember that may help them obtain advancement opportunities – relationships, hard work, and skill.

“Some of the relationships you have formed here, and other places may lead to job opportunities,” he said. “Make the most of these relationships to better yourself and your career.”

Middleton recognized the hard work and skills of each graduate but reminded them that hard work and skills are not enough to get into the room and stay in the room.

“None of these things are enough on their own,” he said. “Showing up and doing your best time and time again – that is what will bring you success.”

“There’s only one thing that will keep you in the room,” he added, “and that’s integrity.”

Graduates were then honored by walking across the stage to receive their diplomas.

Spring 2026 Credit Graduates

Jerkavin Brantley, Baldwin
Ashley D. Warren, Baldwin
Malik A. Lawson, Bibb
Brittney Alvarez, Bleckley
Leala Mae Hutchens, Bleckley
Gillian Keller-Smith, Bleckley
Jimmy Givens, Dodge
Abegail Hightower, Dodge
Ryan Livingston, Dodge
Mikeria Martin, Dodge
Makayla Brooke Swanson, Dodge
Evelyn Collins, Emanuel
Tyler Harris, Glascock
Leah Hathcock, Glascock
Devion Richardson, Glascock
Lakembria Walker, Greene
Leticia Eliana Celestino Garcia, Jefferson
Nakirah Green, Jefferson
Chloe Johnson, Jefferson
Mariyah Johnson, Jefferson
Jaydyn Denise Jones, Jefferson
Destiny Eve Kitchens, Jefferson
Abigail Meadows, Jefferson
Cykeria Tennyson, Jefferson
Zariyah Tennyson, Jefferson
Marianna Wilson, Jefferson
Jermerria Abrams, Johnson
Quanareous Brantley, Johnson
Kaylee Danielle Merritt, Johnson
Camilla Norris, Johnson
Erika C. Delcid-Lopez, Jones
Logan Acree, Laurens
Ruby Aguilar, Laurens
Zitionna Allen, Laurens
Andrea Alligood, Laurens
Jonathan B. Austin, Laurens
Jaynie Grace Baggett, Laurens
Marygrace Bedingfield, Laurens
Zequiah Blackshear, Laurens
Derek Bonner, Laurens
Kyle Brown, Laurens
Maci Paige Brown, Laurens
Brittany Aliyha Coney, Laurens
Jeshannah Sheriah Davis, Laurens
Joseph Gadue, Laurens
Nathaniel Gaultney, Laurens
William Gilmore, Laurens
Cynthia Ann Gontorwon, Laurens
Evelyn Gonzalez, Laurens
Katlynn Cheyenne Gordon, Laurens
Ashley Chantel Grant, Laurens
Hanna Elizabeth Gray, Laurens
Alexis Darlene Haigh, Laurens
Shaquida Hester, Laurens
Piper Grace Horne, Laurens
Daju’Nek Jackson, Laurens
Tiara C. Jones, Laurens
Brandon Lackey, Laurens
Andre Lewis, Laurens
Kimberly Joanna Liborio-Navidad, Laurens
Roderica Sashay Linder Williams, Laurens
Jemimiah McClendon, Laurens
Erica M. Medina, Laurens
Timothy Peacock, Laurens
David Penny, Laurens
Dontyce Poole, Laurens
Deanna Roberson, Laurens
Za’khia Robinson, Laurens
Kenya Timmons, Laurens
Gloria Michele Werner, Laurens
Bill Young, Laurens
Kailey Forehand, Madison
Tilyn Veasley, McDuffie
Muriel Dawn Bryan, Other
Daniel Evans, Other
Laquetta Manley-Hambrite, Other
Tiffany Michelle Marsh, Other
Yolanda Monique Richardson, Other
Briana Macie Wade, Other
Lauren Bilijo Adams, Telfair
Landon B. Carey, Telfair
Jessica Lynn Dayhoff, Telfair
Draygo Tal Evans, Telfair
Doris Pritchard, Telfair
Destiny Desiree Brooks, Treutlen
Jayda Rose Finn, Twiggs
Ellie Julet Hamrick, Twiggs
Laura Nicole Johnson, Twiggs
Jaitavien McNair, Warren
Tristyn Elizabeth Bechtold, Washington
Teoni Benefield, Washington
Makayla Braswell, Washington
Shanira Brown, Washington
Yuri Burten, Washington
Angelique Carlyle, Washington
Kemyia Carlyle, Washington
Nigeria Shawnae Carr, Washington
Pamela L. Carswell-Davis, Washington
Justin Jamal Cheely, Washington
Jacquez Collins, Washington
Tucker Collins, Washington
Mallory Jane Hodges, Washington
Daveion Holmes, Washington
Aquarihanna Howard-Swint, Washington
Acacia Jennette, Washington
Charlie Johnson, Washington
Jukilo Aheem Johnson, Washington
Nkosi B. Johnson, Washington
Starlexyia Johnson, Washington
Sha’Leary Jones, Washington
Jonathan De’land Merrell, Washington
Jekori Moye, Washington
Zion Payton, Washington
Kayada Peacock, Washington
Kylie Templeton, Washington
Jaclyn Usry, Washington
Rodney Ke’von Woodard, Washington
Ja’marious Wright, Washington
Tayshaun Dixon, Washington
Rancelyn Addie Evans, Wheeler
Tykeisha Brown, Wilkinson

Spring 2026 HSE Graduates

Marcus Pierre Alexander, Davisboro
Walter Joseph Anetsberger, III, Davisboro
Caden Wilson Asbell, Eastman
Caleb Ryan Bahle, Dublin
Robert Dale Bennett, Davisboro
Bailey Carrigan Burgamy, Harrison
Rykia Tamara Carswell, Dublin
Devin John Courbat, Tennille
B’Elanna Coralyn Culpepper, Dublin
Ethan G. Esperance, Dublin
Jayla Harrell-Taylor, Sandersville
Jaiden Skiler Johnson, Davisboro
Di’Quon Jolly, Cadwell
Courtney Renee Judd, McRae
Cynasia Kellam, Dublin
Adam Russell Long, Davisboro
Deana McMillan, Rentz
Cherokee D. Munion, Dublin
Jaelynn Reynolds, McRae
Katelyn Sellars, Sandersville
Lydia Raye Smith, Davisboro
Michenzie Brynn Soles, Dublin

For more info about OFTC, visit the College’s website – OFTC.edu. To view additional photos from the ceremony, visit the OFTC Facebook page.
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