OFTC’s Largest Graduating Class Honored with 2024 Spring Commencement & HSE Ceremony
OFTC – More than 170 Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) credit and High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates were honored during the College’s 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony & HSE Graduation held on the Dublin Campus, Thursday, June 13.
This was the largest graduating class in the college’s 13-year history.
Graduates received degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit in a variety of high-demand fields like Early Childhood Care and Education, Respiratory Care, Industrial Systems, Electrical Control, Cybersecurity, Medical Assisting, 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. “Your hard work, determination, and perseverance is the reason you are here today and it’s inspiring.”
“We are so very proud of you,” she added. “As you leave here this evening, ready to turn your dreams into reality, I hope you never lose your passion and dedication to succeed.”
“Always remember OFTC is here for you,” she said. “You are a part of our family, and we love you dearly.”
Dr. Frederick Williams, Superintendent for Dublin City Schools served as keynote speaker and addressed the graduates, celebrating their accomplishments and achievements.
“Graduates, as you reflect on your journey at OFTC, I’m sure you can recall the challenges you’ve faced, the obstacles you’ve overcome, and the triumph you’ve seen,” Williams said. “But you have remained steadfast in your commitment to learning and are stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever.”
“Today marks a new chapter in your life,” he said. “Your diploma is a passport to your next journey in life.”
Williams challenged the graduates to keep the following points in mind as they move ahead.
Prioritize with Purpose, Listen and Learn, Stay Positive, Never stop Learning, Embrace Grit and Lead with Respect.
“As you move forward on your journey,” he added, “remember the road ahead will not be easy. Embrace challenges as opportunity for growth and never lose sight of your opportunity to make a difference in the world.”
“Congratulations on your remarkable achievements,” Williams said. “I commend you on your ability to stick to the task. Remember the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained here has prepared you to succeed at whatever path you choose in this life.”
To view additional photos from the 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony, visit OFTC’s social media pages on Facebook.
2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony Credit Graduates
| Shontarius Abrams, Johnson |
| Shavonna Adams, Washington |
| Tina Allen, Putnam |
| Allana Anderson, Washington |
| Montana Anderson, Telfair |
| Davesha Banks, Dodge |
| Shaniyah Battle, Hancock |
| Antonio Bell, Laurens |
| Kyra Brimidge, Laurens |
| Armon Brinson, Washington |
| Lauren Brown, Laurens |
| Shanira Brown, Washington |
| Robert Busby, Washington |
| TeQasha Cannon, Laurens |
| Brianne Capps, Laurens |
| Taleisha Chambers, Bleckley |
| Tre’Meisha Charleston, Laurens |
| Craig Clance, Wilkinson |
| Jamontae Clark, Baldwin |
| Alley Claxton, Laurens |
| Charitee Coats, Wilkinson |
| David Cobb, Jefferson |
| Sariya Coombs, Laurens |
| Jakhia Cooper, Jefferson |
| Tishana Cooper, Laurens |
| Jeremiah Cox, Bleckley |
| Nyashia Cuyler, Dodge |
| Morris Danford, Richmond |
| Markeisha Darrisaw, Laurens |
| Tracey Darrisaw, Washington |
| Tadrian Davis, Laurens |
| Daniel Dawson, Laurens |
| Maveon Dixon, Washington |
| Nathan Dudley, Laurens |
| Omar Dukes, Washington |
| Breanna Durden, Laurens |
| Emily Edge, Twiggs |
| Kayla Ethridge, Laurens |
| Joshua Evans, Laurens |
| Stacy Fordham, Laurens |
| Ardasia Foster, Washington |
| Parker Fountain, Johnson |
| Kenyjah Gilbert, Washington |
| Tyla Golphin, Richmond |
| Dylan Goodhue, Laurens |
| Calvin Goodwin, Laurens |
| Jeremy Goosby, Dodge |
| Julia Gunder, Washington |
| Joshua Guy, Jefferson |
| Heaven Hagans, Washington |
| Travoris Hall, Jefferson |
| Jordan Hankins, Laurens |
| Tristan Hannah, Jefferson |
| Nolan Harden, Laurens |
| Windy Harden, Wilkes |
| Tiara Harris, Laurens |
| Janiyah Hatcher, Hancock |
| Laura Haynes, Laurens |
| Laura Hession, Laurens |
| Ah’Reanna Hill, Laurens |
| Ankeithian Howell, Peach |
| Sueann Hughes, Dodge |
| Robert Ivey, Jr., Washington |
| Jonathon Jackson, Jones |
| Adriana Johnson, Washington |
| Brittany Johnson, Dodge |
| Christopher Johnson, Dodge |
| Franswasja Johnson, Dodge |
| Hunter Jones, Laurens |
| Meredith Jones, Telfair |
| Kyno Joyner, Wilkinson |
| Tyesia King, Laurens |
| Jamieson Kotey, Wilkinson |
| Sharon Lake, Glascock |
| Alisha Lamb, Laurens |
| Kamylah Lee, Hancock |
| Bridges Lewis, Laurens |
| Kendrae Lewis, Jefferson |
| Nadia Lewis, Dodge |
| Tywan McBride, Jefferson |
| Abigail McCormick, Telfair |
| Quintesa McLendon, Treutlen |
| Leah McMillan, Washington |
| Shekira McRae, Dodge |
| Anthony Melvin, Dodge |
| Jonathan Merrell, Washington |
| Keith Mitchell, Jefferson |
| Katlyn Monroe, Washington |
| Jacorious Moore, Laurens |
| Kerron Moss, Washington |
| Melissa Mullis, Laurens |
| Richard Mullis, Laurens |
| Latwaunda Neal, Toombs |
| Jequita Nelson, Laurens |
| Jada Northcutt Baxter, Dodge |
| Nicole Pickett, Laurens |
| De’Najia Pitts, Dodge |
| Emma Powell, Laurens |
| Heather Price, Johnson |
| Andrew Quan, Dodge |
| Fanetta Ricks, Laurens |
| Shanaya Robinson, Laurens |
| Martiki Salter, Washington |
| Caitlyn Sasser, Laurens |
| Dustin Seymour, Wilkinson |
| Linda Shenk, Johnson |
| Shelby Shenk, Laurens |
| Laura Simmons, Dodge |
| Alexander Smith, Washington |
| Danny Smith, Dodge |
| Michelle Smith, Laurens |
| Rickie Smith, Jefferson |
| Shamonica Smith, Jefferson |
| TyReshia Smith, Dodge |
| Caitlin Spires, Telfair |
| Stephanie Stanley, Dodge |
| Chloe Stone, Telfair |
| Bre’Najue Storey, Washington |
| Shambriel Street, Laurens |
| Michael Taylor, Wilkinson |
| Jasmine Thomas, Laurens |
| Kenitha Thomas, McDuffie |
| Pamela Tucker, Laurens |
| Adrean Turner, Washington |
| MacKenzie Underwood, Dodge |
| Marquisa Walker, Dodge |
| Shakara Walker, Washington |
| Nakiah Warner, Bleckley |
| Abigayle Weber, Washington |
| Kasashi Wells, Washington |
| Ambrika Wicker, Jefferson |
| Tolia Willis, Laurens |
| Jeffery Wright, Jr., Washington |
| Deondreze Young (Johnson), Washington |
Spring 2024 High School Equivalency Graduates
| Kristen Barlow, Dodge |
| Jacqueline Barnes, Laurens |
| Hailey Blizzard, Treutlen |
| Luchesia Bloodworth, Bleckley |
| Christian Brooks, Laurens |
| Shaquita Brown, Laurens |
| Dustin Carter, Johnson |
| Melanie Chalker, Glascock |
| Riley Clark, Laurens |
| Karli Coleman, Dodge |
| Roxann Davis, Laurens |
| Ryan Davis, Dodge |
| Conner Edwards, Jefferson |
| Lindsay Foster, Laurens |
| Alicia Helms, Dodge |
| Andrew Hudson, Washington |
| Tiffany Jackson, Laurens |
| Christina Kirkpatrick, Johnson |
| Misty Lewis, Laurens |
| Ryan Love, Johnson |
| Michelle Mcintosh, Dodge |
| Erin Miller, Dodge |
| Halie Paul, Laurens |
| Grayce Purgason, Laurens |
| Anthony Riley, Dodge |
| Trinity Russell, Johnson |
| Jordan Shenk, Johnson |
| Jordyn Street, Laurens |
| Moriyah Tait, Laurens |
| Bryson Tyldesley, Washington |
| Harry Vazquez, Laurens |
| Samantha Weaver, Dodge |
| Jamie Wilkes, Telfair |
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