Ian Bailey and Denisse Suasnavas met at students at Laurel Ridge Community College, fell in love, graduated, earned their bachelor’s degrees and came back to the college to get engaged.
After earning her associate degree from Laurel Ridge, Kaaz Garrett went on to study in Asia, and is helping victims of human trafficking.
Rappahannock County High School graduate Jared Loving thinks his time spent at the Trades Academy at Laurel Ridge Community College was instrumental in his getting into the prestigious Apprentice School.
Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Katie Borland has a thrilling career at Blue Origin after earning a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia.
Laurel Ridge Community College Mountain Vista Governor’s School alumna Valerie Harter has transitioned into a commerical pilot career following a decade of nursing.
Derrick DeHaney recently graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ Power Line Worker Program, and has begun working for Dominion Energy.
Hannah Hjelm graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program in 2025 and is loving her job working with patients at an outpatient facility.
Katie McDaniel enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College while employed at Luray Caverns. She was able to get her associate degree and her bachelor’s degree while working full-time at the tourist destination, where she still has a fulfilling career.
Julie Burkholder earned her associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Laurel Ridge Community College in May 2025 and loves serving in her community.
Jennifer Breeden has been able to use her fine arts degree from Laurel Ridge Community College in every career transition.
Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Alex White says the college was instrumental in his attending Harvard University and Yale Law School.
Laurel Ridge Community College 2025 Outstanding Graduate in Cybersecurity Wade Dickinson never expected he would enjoy the level of academic success he has, nor that he would be studying for his master’s degree.
