Dental hygiene right choice for woman seeking a career change
As a child, Christin Yokiel was scared of going to the dentist. Today, she spends her days polishing, X-raying, and examining dental patients. One of her main goals is to…
Sperryville student off to a great start with Laurel Ridge
Rappahannock County High School graduate Aidan McKiernan is still exploring what he wants to do with his future, but says Laurel Ridge is putting him on the right track. After…
Adult Education, Workforce Solutions bring big change to Winchester man’s life
Since earning the 10,000th workforce credential from the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) FastForward job training program, life just keeps getting better and better for Winchester resident Ed Breeden. He…
English Professor Brent Kendrick followed his grade school dream
Growing up poor in a coal mine camp in southern West Virginia, Brent L. Kendrick dreamed about becoming a college professor. And, while that dream may have been deferred along…
Laurel Ridge student has physical therapy, Army and professional sports in his sights
Laurel Ridge student Ben Sylvia dreams of becoming a physical therapist and ultimately working with professional athletes. He moved to Page County 1½ years ago after deciding he wanted to…
Central High grad realizes Laurel Ridge is the best option for him
What may have seemed like a setback for 2019 Central High School graduate John French has instead become a blessing in disguise. French, who was raised in Woodstock, was planning…
Luray High School grad seeing patients in town as a family nurse practitioner
Laurel Ridge Community College and further studies at Shenandoah University were the right prescription for success for family nurse practitioner Tiffany Judd-Alishauskas. After spending some time as an emergency room…
Luray high school grad finds success, direction at Laurel Ridge after false start at 4-year college
Deciding to return home and attend Laurel Ridge has been the best decision she’s ever made, according to 2017 Luray High School graduate Lauren Gund. She will earn an associate…
Dual-enrolled student aims high with Laurel Ridge
Laurel Ridge student Morgan McKinney is just 16, but she’s already soaring towards her future. To say she is a go getter, is an understatement. A homeschooled junior, the Rappahannock…
Anatomy and Physiology instructor shaped by military service
Laurel Ridge science instructor Jerome “Butch” Austin has lived a life of service – both in the classroom and on the battlefield. Austin, who was the 2014 Laurel Ridge Professor…