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    SCC celebrates record number of graduates at 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremonies

    Published on May 12, 2025

    Somerset Community College (SCC) proudly hosted its 2025 Spring graduation ceremony on Friday, bringing together the family and friends of 316 graduates at the Center for Rural Development in two commencement ceremonies to honor their significant achievement.

    This celebration highlighted the commitment and hard work of the students who have completed their studies at SCC. Dr. Carey Castle, the President and CEO of SCC, conferred an impressive total of 520 degrees, 1317 certificates, and 183 diplomas to the graduating class. This year's remarkable increase in graduates and credentials compared to the Spring 2024 ceremony reflects a rising aspiration for higher education in our community.

    Graduates represented career sectors in Health Sciences, Business, Technical, Arts and Humanities and Math and Sciences, united by a shared objective of enhancing their lives and contributing positively to their communities through knowledge. Their success underscores the exceptional quality of education offered by SCC and the unwavering commitment of its faculty and staff.

    Dr. Castle commended the graduates of SCC’s Class of 2025. "You embody the promise of our community's future, and we are privileged to have been a part of your path. The knowledge you have gained prepares you to face both the obstacles and possibilities ahead, and we fully believe that you will create significant transformations in the world."

    The SCC Spring Class of 2025 has demonstrated remarkable dedication in achieving their goals, and they are truly deserving of recognition for their hard-earned accomplishments. Congratulations to all graduates on this significant milestone; we wish you the very best in your future pursuits.

    Explore a collection of photos from SCC’s Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies.

    Kimberly Nguyen, Associate in Arts, With High Distinction, at Spring 2025 CommencementKimberly Nguyen, Associate in Arts, With High Distinction, at Spring 2025 Commencement

    From left to right: Amber Hollin (London, KY), Lesley Osborne (London, KY), and Rebecca Harrison (Williamsburg, KY), all proud graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Somerset Community College.From left to right: Amber Hollin (London, KY), Lesley Osborne (London, KY), and Rebecca Harrison (Williamsburg, KY), all proud graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Somerset Community College.

    Dakota Williams of Somerset, KY, a first-generation college student, celebrates earning an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology.Dakota Williams of Somerset, KY, a first-generation college student, celebrates earning an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology.

    From left to right: Mackenzie Rowland, Associate in Science graduate from London, KY, and Brayden Asher, HVAC graduate from London, KY. This engaged couple celebrated a special milestone by graduating together.From left to right: Mackenzie Rowland, Associate in Science graduate from London, KY, and Brayden Asher, HVAC graduate from London, KY. This engaged couple celebrated a special milestone by graduating together.

     

    From left to right: Gavin Gregory (Somerset, KY), Alex Lofton (Campbellsville, KY), and Ryan York (Eubank, KY), all graduates of Somerset Community College’s Radiography program.From left to right: Gavin Gregory (Somerset, KY), Alex Lofton (Campbellsville, KY), and Ryan York (Eubank, KY), all graduates of Somerset Community College’s Radiography program.

    Lydia Mayer of Williamstown, KY, proudly graduates from the Clinton Center LPN program at Somerset Community College, excited to begin her nursing career.Lydia Mayer of Williamstown, KY, proudly graduates from the Clinton Center LPN program at Somerset Community College, excited to begin her nursing career.

    From left to right: Jaquelynn Stearns, Cosmetology graduate from Albany, KY, and Allie Jo Finley, Associate of Science graduate from Albany, KYFrom left to right: Jaquelynn Stearns, Cosmetology graduate from Albany, KY, and Allie Jo Finley, Associate of Science graduate from Albany, KY

    Somerset Community College President Dr. Carey Castle poses with recent graduate Connor DenneySomerset Community College President Dr. Carey Castle poses with recent graduate Connor Denney, who served as SGA President, Mu Alpha Theta President, Pre-Engineering student and MSSE Scholar, Math and Science Club President, Sigma Zeta Honors Society Chapter president, PTK member, and a Calculus & Physics Peer Mentor. Dr. Castle proudly sports the tie-dye socks he made during Spirit Week with the SGA team.