Foss and Margaret Smith: Generous donors support dual-enrollment students
Margaret and Foss Smith have given generously to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation.
Laurel Ridge grad Katie Borland rocketing to career success
Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Katie Borland has a thrilling career at Blue Origin after earning a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia.
Valerie Harter: former dual-enrolled and Mountain Vista Governor’s School student at the top of her game
Laurel Ridge Community College Mountain Vista Governor’s School alumna Valerie Harter has transitioned into a commerical pilot career following a decade of nursing.
Derrick DeHaney: Power Line graduate energized by new career in the electrical industry
Derrick DeHaney recently graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ Power Line Worker Program, and has begun working for Dominion Energy.
Educational access is paramount for Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser, a one-time community college student and a first-generation college student
As a first-generation college student and a former community college student herself, Laurel Ridge Community College President Kim Blosser cares deeply about community college education, particularly in her native Page County.
Sandy Seabaugh: Laurel Ridge police officer and determined scholar
Laurel Ridge Community College Campus Police Officer Sandy Seabaugh arrived at the college a few courses short of her associate degree. Under the guidance of Chief Jay Roy, she is working on her doctorate now.
LPCC represents hope and possibility to the people of Page County
Retired Page County Public Schools Suprintendent Donna Whitley-Smith is now serving on Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation Board. She says the college brings hope and opportunity to the rural community of Page County.
Dr. Rekha Parameswaran leads flagship PTA program at Jenkins Hall
Dr. Rekha Parameswaran came to Laurel Ridge to launch its Physical Therapist Assistant Program, a satellite of Germanna Community College’s PTA program. Now, she is helming the program as it becomes an independent, accredited program provider.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program led to a fulfilling career for 2025 graduate
Hannah Hjelm graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program in 2025 and is loving her job working with patients at an outpatient facility.
Luray Caverns and Laurel Ridge have been the perfect fit for Katie McDaniel
Katie McDaniel enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College while employed at Luray Caverns. She was able to get her associate degree and her bachelor’s degree while working full-time at the tourist destination, where she still has a fulfilling career.