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Candace Davenport

1985 Laurel Ridge graduate Candace Davenport is First Bank’s new IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement and Action) Officer.

Alyssa Howard

Alyssa Howard overcame homelessness and more to persevere through to her degree at Laurel Ridge. Today, she is working as a nurse and about to earn her bachelor’s degree.

Jose Hernandez

José Hernandez came to Laurel Ridge to perfect his English before earning a degree in liberal arts. He is now a Spanish teacher in Harrisonburg.

Javier Wong

Javier Wong made the most of his Laurel Ridge experience, academically and socially.

Mary Leigh McDaniel

Laurel Ridge helped set McDaniel, the Marshall District representative on the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, on her path to success.

Jennifer Jenni VanCuren

The English professor teaches English composition, American literature, technical writing and honors humanities classes. She can’t decide which class is her favorite to teach.

Elise Wheelock

2016 Laurel Ridge graduate Elise Wheelock’s career is off to a flying start. She was recently hired by Western Aircraft, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, as the regional sales director for Piper Aircraft.

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When Laurel Ridge first opened its doors in September 1970, the Laurel Ridge 2020 Distinguished Alumni recipient was among the young people walking in. Garland Gochenour was in the first cohort of students to enroll in Laurel Ridge in1970, and in the first graduating class – the Class of 1972.

Shannon Moeck Alumni Award

2019 Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumni Award winner Shannon Moeck has brought hidden history to life in her job as an interpretative park ranger at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.

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Laurel Ridge Community College presented its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Friday to Renée Culbertson, who graduated cum laude with an associate of applied science degree in management in 2000.

Charlie Spiro Emeritus

Adjunct Professor Charlie Spiro has dedicated nearly half his life to teaching and inspiring students at Laurel Ridge.

Thomas-Kirk

Thomas Kirk of Fauquier County is the recipient of Laurel Ridge Community College’s (Laurel Ridge) 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award.