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Kindra Boyd, who is earning her associate degree in early childhood education, is Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus Outstanding Graduate

Mikayla Roberts on campus

Mikayla Roberts has been named one of Laurel Ridge Community College’s two Outstanding Graduates for the Fauquier Campus.

Hardy in front of JMU sign

Isabella Hardy is one of two students to be named the Outstanding Graduate of the Fauquier Campus of Laurel Ridge Community College for 2025.

Deborah Zelleke-Yearwood in cap and gown

Deborah Zelleke-Yearwood, who is earning her associate degree in surgical technology, is this year’s Laurel Ridge Community College health professions commencement speaker.

Antal in cap and gown

After raising her three children, Wendy Antal, 2025 commencement speaker, turned to Laurel Ridge Community College to focus on her own future.

Henderson in science lab using microscope

On a visit to Laurel Ridge Community College for a health sciences summer program, Cody Henderson was introduced to the Medical Laboratory Technology program and fell in love with it.

Hecker on football field

Brady Hecker will have a year’s worth of college credits when he graduates from Central High School in 2025 thanks to Laurel Ridge Community College’s dual-enrollment program.

Smiling photo of Kamilah Torres Cruz

High school senior Kamilah Torres Cruz is taking dual-enrollment and pre-requisite classes at Laurel Ridge Community College as she prepares to apply for the college’s Surgical Technology program.

Lucas Poultry truck with driver

Earning his Commercial Driver’s License through Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ fast-track CDL program has allowed Noah Lucas, a 2024 Page County High School graduate, to significantly contribute to his family’s business, Lucas Farms.

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2024 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Gennifer Meneses credits helpful faculty and staff as she prepares to transfer to James Madison University as she pursues her passion of becoming a teacher.

Hazielle Hervo-Smith on campus

2024 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Hazielle Hervo-Smith flourished in her work-study and Student Ambassador roles. She hopes a future role will include the title of “Doctor.”

Spangler receiving diploma

Following a difficult high school path, Rae Spangler spread her wings and flourished at Laurel Ridge Community College.