Laurel Ridge Community College Health Professions commencement speaker Dayana Portillo is proud of her success in the college’s Registered Nursing Program.
Mary Herter Nelson blossomed after arriving at Laurel Ridge Community College, so much so that she is the 2026 Outstanding Graduate for the Middletown Campus.
Monica Thompson in the 2026 commencement speaker for Laurel Ridge Community College despite having a fear of public speaking until recently.
Maria Eugenia Valle is the 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College Fauquier Campus Outstanding Graduate.
2026 Laurel Ridge graduate Jamal Plummer will be singing the National Anthem at commencement for the second straight year.
Luray nurse Jaleesa Frye hopes to become a registered nurse, and has already earned her medical assistant and practical nursing certifications from Laurel Ridge Community College.
U.S. Army veteran Misti Hare is determined to provide for her family despite being declared 100-percent disabled by the VA, so she is studying Health Information Management at Laurel Ridge Community College.
Audrey Schwab came to Laurel Ridge Community College after being discharged from the U.S. Navy, and hopes to become a prosecutor or public defender.
Laurel Ridge Community College Human Services student Ryan Resulaj was lukewarm about coming to the school. That all changed once he found out how inspiring the professors are and how much campus life has to offer.
Laurel Ridge Community College student Meg Croft nearly died after a heart attack at 15 on campus. Her long hospital stay resulted in new career aspirations.
Amanda Grogg turned to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Adult Education program to earn her GED, and is now enrolled full time in credit classes.
Former Adult Education student Gwen Layman is thriving in her credit studies at Laurel Ridge Community College.
