OFTC Graduates Honored with 2023 Spring Commencement & High School Equivalency Ceremony
OFTC – Nearly 200 Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) credit and High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates were honored during the College’s 2023 Spring Commencement Ceremony & HSE Graduation held on the Dublin Campus, Thursday, June 22.
Graduates received degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit in a variety of high-demand fields like Medical Assisting, Automotive Technology, Early Childhood Care and Education, Respiratory, Criminal Justice Technology, Air Conditioning Technology, high school equivalency diplomas, and more.
“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. “Your hard work, determination, and perseverance is the reason you are here today and it’s inspiring.”
“We are so proud of you, and we hope you always know that OFTC is family,” she added. “We wish you all the best as you enter this new chapter of your life and career. We know you are prepared to do great things.”
State of Georgia Representative, Matt Hatchett, addressed the graduates as keynote speaker and recognized the class for their accomplishments.
“Thanks to OFTC you now have the skills you need to change your life and start looking for a job,” Hatchett said.
Hatchett shared with the graduates four characteristics of a great employee and emphasized the importance of mastering these skills.
“Attitude is a reflection of who you are on the inside,” he said. “You must have a positive attitude and display that attitude all the time.”
A strong work ethic came second. “You don’t just want to be a mediocre employee,” he said. “You want to be the best at what you do. Stand out and be exceptional. Do more than you’re getting paid to do and always go the extra mile.”
“Always get along with other people,” he added. “You have to work with other human beings and your ability to get along with others will greatly determine how far you go in your career.”
Finally, “be drama free,” he said. “Don’t think everything revolves around you.”
“No where did I mention skill level,” Hatchett said in closing, “because by graduating tonight you’ve already proven you have a certain skill level. Work on these characteristics and becoming that great employee you’ve set out to be.”
“OFTC offers a first-class education that’s close to home and affordable. To learn more about the 130+ programs of study, visit the College’s website, OFTC.edu.
To view additional photos from the Spring 2023 commencement ceremony, visit OFTC’s social media pages on Facebook.
Spring 2023 Commencement Credit Graduates
| Christina Brady, Bleckley |
| Rebekah Brown, Bleckley |
| Kalena Cobb, Bleckley |
| Hayden Barlow, Dodge |
| Jacob Bond, Dodge |
| Kaniesha Bray, Dodge |
| Will Osborn, Dodge |
| Zalyn Pauldo, Dodge |
| Keshaun Smokes, Dodge |
| Katelyn Tapp, Dodge |
| Nathaniel Vallee, Dodge |
| Joseph White, Dodge |
| Jonathon Jackson, Houston |
| Gwendolyn Berry, Jefferson |
| Ny’kasia Brown, Jefferson |
| Anthony Emetu, Jefferson |
| Jy’Jonkeise Gilmore, Jefferson |
| Rashad Nelson, Jefferson |
| Jennifer Walker, Jefferson |
| Quanareous Brantley, Johnson |
| Jennifer Jordan, Johnson |
| Caige Pool, Johnson |
| Justin Smith, Johnson |
| Britny Sterling, Johnson |
| Abigael Aaron, Laurens |
| Loretha Barnes, Laurens |
| Nykeria Blackshear, Laurens |
| Jacquelyn Carswell, Laurens |
| Faith Collins, Laurens |
| Diazhe Covert, Laurens |
| Kamile Cutnose, Laurens |
| Tadrian Davis, Laurens |
| Raven Floyd, Laurens |
| Eboni Ford, Laurens |
| Brittany Green, Laurens |
| Brooke Gronkowski, Laurens |
| Gladaya Hamilton, Laurens |
| Gladaya Hamilton, Laurens |
| Kaylee Harville, Laurens |
| Timothy Haynes, Laurens |
| Kimberly Howell, Laurens |
| Deago Jackson, Laurens |
| Samantha Johnson, Laurens |
| Dustin Jones, Laurens |
| Caleb Kight, Laurens |
| Taybriana Martin, Laurens |
| Rhonda Myers, Laurens |
| Haven Newsome, Laurens |
| Bridget Odom, Laurens |
| Dajia Parker, Laurens |
| David Penny, Laurens |
| David Quan, Laurens |
| Maci Raffield, Laurens |
| Mason Redfern, Laurens |
| Mary Smith, Laurens |
| Ariel Spires, Laurens |
| Ashley Sutton, Laurens |
| Deric Thomas, Laurens |
| Emily Thompson, Laurens |
| Roxanne Turner, Laurens |
| Kaitlin Waldrep, Laurens |
| Kaitlin Waldrep, Laurens |
| Jeremy Wilkins, Laurens |
| Natalie White, Montgomery |
| Tina Allen , Putnam |
| Rose Peoples, Tatnall |
| Bylon Clay, Telfair |
| Kylee Kinnett, Telfair |
| Lauren Moon, Telfair |
| Ashani Randolph, Telfair |
| Caitlin Spires, Telfair |
| Lisa White, Telfair |
| Kim Williams, Toombs |
| Miranda Phillips, Treutlen |
| Mary Richardson, Treutlen |
| Mary Richardson, Treutlen |
| Kenneth Lynn, Twiggs |
| Jessica Bass, Washington |
| Elisa Brown, Washington |
| Danica Brown, Washington |
| Cheyenne Burgamy, Washington |
| Scarlett Burnett, Washington |
| Robert Busby, Washington |
| Asia Cliett, Washington |
| Makayla Fields, Washington |
| Rodney Golar, Washington |
| Joseph Goodlow, Washington |
| Amiya Hooks, Washington |
| Ka’Nyah Johnson, Washington |
| Rachel Josey, Washington |
| William Kerrigan, Washington |
| Ryan Kerrigan, Washington |
| Ryan Kerrigan, Washington |
| Montavious Kitchens, Washington |
| Keyaundria Livatt, Washington |
| Jonathan Merrell, Washington |
| Trinity Powell, Washington |
| David Quan, Washington |
| Shania Swint, Washington |
| Jayla Taylor, Washington |
| Glentashia Veasley, Washington |
| Frederick Walker, Washington |
| Frederick Walker, Washington |
| Shanieya Warthen, Washington |
| Chnaya Warthen, Washington |
| Shavon Young, Washington |
| Martavious Fox, Wilkinson |
| Emily Sanders, Wilkinson |
| Siconius Sinkfield, Wilkinson |
Spring 2023 High School Equivalency Graduates
Amerson, Anthony
Balderas, Liliana
Bolen, Bethany
Cobb, William
Dixon, Jack
Dowd, Emily
Edinborough, Den’Niqua
Elvine, Shemika
Faulkner, Jacob
Fuller, William
Gainey, Chrika
Hinson, Nathaniel
Johnson, Elijah
Johnson, Samantha
Jones, Zacarius
Lindsey, Bri’ona
McNicol, Josey
Milligan, Makayla
Morris, Alyssa Maria
Parker, Courtney
Pyle, Emily
Richardson, Angela
Robinson, Precious
Robinson-Kimbrough,
Neveah Sanchez, Kaylee
Schien, David
Slayton, Dylan
Smith, Connor
Tayloe, Hailie
Torres, Wyman
Walker, Cash
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