Right after graduating simultaneously from Laurel Ridge and Strasburg High School – actually, his associate degree in general studies was granted slightly before his high school diploma – Eric Steacy…
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A humanities elective he took at Laurel Ridge led Handley High School graduate Max Schweiger on his path to becoming a lawyer. Schweiger graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis…
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Laurel Ridge graduate Mady Rodriguez is making her community a better place, both as a professional and a volunteer. She has multiple jobs and a full volunteer roster. Rodriguez, who…
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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…
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Josiah Shortridge is just 22-years-old, but the facility operator HVAC technician is already thriving in his career. He recently completed the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) trades course offered…
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Laurel Ridge-trained nurse John Alger has answered the call to help where it is greatly needed – at a medical center in Boston treating coronavirus patients. “On April 19, I…
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Laurel Ridge cybersecurity student Amy Buchanan was the first community college student in the nation to be named a finalist for the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations…
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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…
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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…
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2018 Laurel Ridge graduate Kristin Fiorvanti is returning to the college this month with her own art exhibition, titled “K. Fiorvanti: Learning Things the Art Way.” She will be exhibiting…
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