[Freeport, Ill.] — Highland Community College is proud to announce the 2026 spring graduates. Graduates were awarded associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, or certificates.
Ashton: Brianna Gonnerman, Associate of Arts
Baileyville: Bryn Greenfield, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science
Cedarville: Cyrus Baker, Associate of Arts; Zachary VanHorn, Associate of Arts
Chadwick: Ashton Miller, Associate of Arts; Brittany Lynch, Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Education – Associate of Applied Science, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential – Certificate, Level 3 ECE Credential – Certificate
Cherry Valley: Grace Koets, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Associate of Science
Chicago: Kaylie Tello, Associate of General Studies, Equine Massage Therapist Certificate, Equine Riding Instructor Certificate, Equine Science – Associate of Applied Science, General Equine Science Certificate, Stable Manager Certificate
Dakota: Braxton Niedermeier, Basic Welding Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Certificate; Finley Meier, Associate of Science; Moyra Mathews, Associate of Arts; Nolan Knox, Associate of Science; Oxtin Poss, Associate of Science
Davis: Brian Frank, Associate of Science; Denaya Matera, Business Admin-Management Associate of Applied Science, ECE Infant/Toddler Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Infant/Toddler Level 3 Credential, Marketing Certificate; Eli May, Associate of Arts; Emma May, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Jennifer Gonzalez, Associate of Arts; Kyle Thruman, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Madeline Kuhlmeier, Agribusiness Management Associate of Applied Science, Agricultural Production Certificate, Associate of General Studies; Saige Simmons, Associate of Arts
Durand: Logan Roberts, Basic Welding Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Certificate; Rachel Proctor, Agribusiness Management Associate of Applied Science, Agricultural Production Certificate, Cannabis Studies, Horticulture
Elizabeth: Tyson Heidenreich, Criminal Justice Certificate
Forreston: Brittany Groshans, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Hannah Harvey, Associate of Arts; Owen Miller, Associate of Science
Freeport: Aaron Melvin, Associate of Arts; Adeline Stoehr, Business Admin-Management Associate of Applied Science, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate; Adeline Stoehr, Marketing Certificate; Amanda Keep, Criminal Justice Certificate; Ana Flavia Goncalves Chagas, Associate of Science; Andele Hendrick, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science, Anne Mihm, Associate of Science; Arazara Lassandro, Associate of Arts; Ashley Rupnow, Associate of Arts; Ashton Weber, Automotive Service – Level I; Bodhi Schulze, Associate of Science; Brant Carlson, Associate of Science; Brenna Woodworth, Early Care and Education, ECE Infant/Toddler Certificate, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential – Certificate; Caden Langarica, Automotive Service – Level I; Caitlyn Simpson, Associate of Arts; Cameren Plowman, Associate of Arts; Cameron Dolieslager, Automotive Mechanics – Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Service – Level I, Automotive Service – Level II; Cameron MacDonald, Associate of Arts; Colin Kuhn, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Danielle Williams, Info Tech Medical Coding Certificate; Desiree Jackson, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Dominik Rossi, Basic Welding Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Certificate; Eddy Cruz Olivo, Associate of Arts; Elise Nottingham, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate; Emerson Coon, Associate of Arts; Franklin Munda, CAD-Mechanical Certificate, Industrial Manufacturing – Associate of Applied Science, Welding & Fabrication Certificate; Gabriella Mullen, Associate of Science; Isaac Manthei, Associate of Science; Iyannah Williams, Pre-Medicine Associate of Science; Jace Urish, Associate of Science; Jersie Zink, Associate of Arts; Jessica Boeke, Associate of Arts; Junior Valdez Herrera, Associate of General Studies; Kathryn Wichman, Associate of Science; Katiana Rodriguez, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Kawon Taylor, Cannabis Studies; Kayleigh Cusimano, Cosmetology Certificate; Keegan Gallagher, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate, Marketing Certificate; Kelsey Kruse, Associate of Science, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Kevins Meralus, Associate of General Studies; Kyleigh Gentz, Associate of Arts; Kylen Gillette, Cosmetology Certificate; Lauren Witte, Associate of Arts; Logan Acosta Carsi, CAD-Mechanical Certificate; Luis Duffy, Associate of Arts; Manuel Duran De La Rosa, Associate of General Studies; Marshaun Coleman, Associate of Arts; Mauricio Jaramillo Gallegos, Associate of Arts; Meghan Carlisle, Associate of Arts; Morgan Cox, Associate of Science; Nichole Buss, Associate of Arts; Noah Brashaw, Associate of Science; Ozioma Eneogwe, Account Clerk Certificate, Accounting – Associate of Applied Science, Professional Tax Preparer Certificate, Quickbooks Professional Certificate; Pamela Fane, Cosmetology Certificate; Parma Walker, Associate of Arts; Patrick Fowler, Associate of Arts; Peyton Calderon, Business Admin-Management Associate of Applied Science, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate, Marketing Certificate; Pilar Bernad Ortega, Associate of Science; Rachel Salazar, Associate of Arts; Rainn James, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Rebecca Diehl, Early Care and Education; Reid Pierson, Associate of Science; Remington Ertmer, Basic Welding Certificate; Ronnie Moore, Associate of Arts; Sitlali Gonzalez-Castro, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science, Sophie Buzzell, Associate of Arts; Taryn Mathews, Associate of Science; Taylor Griffin, Associate of Science; Teighan Muder, Associate of Arts; Tessa Whitcomb, Info Processing Specialist I; Thad Manning, Automotive Service – Level I; Tyler Hintz, Associate of Arts; Whitney Shenberger, Early Care and Education; Xavier Blakney, Associate of Arts; Zachary Newcomer, Associate of Arts; Zayvion Thomas, Basic Welding Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Certificate
Fulton: Brady Read, Associate of Science
German Valley: Colleen Stone, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Kate Schlukebir, Associate of General Studies, Nail Technology Certificate; Keeli Larson, Associate of Science; Layla Cuthrell, Associate of Science
Hanover: Ty Spahn, Associate of Science
Lanark: Amanda Ruter, Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Education – Associate of Applied Science, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential – Certificate, Level 3 ECE Credential-Certificate; Bobbie Weber, Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Education – Associate of Applied Science, ECE Infant/Toddler Certificate, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Infant/Toddler Level 3 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential – Certificate, Level 3 ECE Credential Certificate; Braden Anderson, Associate of Science; Carter Blevins, Basic Welding Certificate, CAD-Mechanical Certificate, CNC Machinist Certificate, Industrial Manufacturing – Associate of Applied Science, Machine Processes Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Certificate; Christina Barron, Business Admin-Management Associate of Applied Science, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate; Christina Barron, Marketing Certificate; Cody Cole, Basic Welding Certificate, CAD-Mechanical Certificate, CNC Machinist Certificate, Industrial Manufacturing – Associate of Applied Science, Machine Processes Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Certificate; Crystal Cobb, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Eleanor Hanviriyapunt, Mathematics – Associate of Science; Emma Derrer, Associate of Science; Jackie Harrison, Early Care and Education, ECE Infant/Toddler Certificate, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential – Certificate; Kaleb LaRue, Associate of Science; Kendall Preston, Associate of Science; Olyvia Leverton, Graphic Design Certificate; Perry Stoner, Associate of Science
Leaf River: Dausyn Heslop, Agribusiness Management Associate of Applied Science; Dausyn Heslop, Agricultural Production Certificate; Kaeden Motszko, Associate in Engineering Science
Lena: Aspen Roberts, Associate of Arts; Casey Klever, Associate of Arts; Charmae Koch, Cosmetology Certificate; Cierra Hatelak, Associate of Arts; Evelyn Karnatz, Associate of Science; Janessa Esser, Associate of Arts; Kaidynce Lynch, Associate of Arts; Kiley Weltzin, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Maddex Sargent, Honeywell CNC Certificate; Mallory Sheppard, Associate of Science; Mila Sheppard, Associate of Science; Morgan Gerber, Associate of Arts; Nicole Wilson, Associate of Science, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Trenton Swedlund, Associate of Science
Lone Rock: Roman Johnson, Associate of Science
Monroe Center: Madison Simms, Associate of Science
Mount Carroll: Emma Herrell, Associate of Science; Ethan Cuckler, Associate of Science; Kendal Asay, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Nathan Timm, Basic Welding Certificate; Samantha Scheider, Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Education – Associate of Applied Science, ECE Infant/Toddler Certificate, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Infant/Toddler Level 3 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential – Certificate, Level 3 ECE Credential – Certificate
Mt. Carroll: Aaron Becker, Associate of General Studies; Jennifer Timm, Associate of Arts; Olivia Gendreau, Associate of Arts
Olympia Fields: Meyoh Swansey, Associate of Arts
Orangeville: Laney Holland, Associate of Arts
Oregon: Logan Sarver, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Associate of Science
Pearl City: Ava Bremmer, Associate of Arts; Estrella Ayala Hinojosa, Cosmetology Certificate; Kaydence Miller, Cosmetology Certificate; Lakota Scace, Agribusiness Management Associate of Applied Science, Agricultural Production Certificate; Nicole Manthei, Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Development Online, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential Certificate, Level 3 ECE Credential Certificate; Rayce Mullen, Automotive Mechanics – Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Service – Level I, Automotive Service – Level II; Reyana Pettinger, Nail Technology Certificate; Skylar Davis, Associate of Arts
Pecatonica: Jan Johnson, Associate of Arts; Kailee Gorham, Early Care and Education
Polo: Aylivia Danekas, Agribusiness Management Associate of Applied Science, Agricultural Production Certificate
Ridott: Aislinn Harris, Basic Welding Certificate; Aislinn Harris, Welding & Fabrication Certificate
Rock City: Ashley Smith, Associate of Arts; Hailianna Troia, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Noah Goeke, Associate of Arts; Taylor Rockey, Associate of Arts
Rockford: Alaina Warkentien, Cosmetology Certificate; Anthony Fiorenza, Agribusiness Management Associate of Applied Science, Agricultural Production Certificate, Cannabis Studies, Horticulture; August Haldeman, Associate of General Studies
Savanna: Abbey Skiles, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Emily Dahlman, Associate of Science; Jasmine Gothard, Associate of Arts
Shannon: Hannah Joens, Associate of Arts; Heather Martz- Espinosa, Associate of General Studies; Kennidee Bryant, Associate of Arts; Paige Gallentine, Nursing – Associate of Applied Science; Sarah Kempel, Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Education – Associate of Applied Science, ECE Infant/Toddler Certificate, Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential, Level 2 ECE Credential Certificate
South Beloit: Nicholas Miller, Emergency Med Services – Associate of Applied Science
Stockton: Hailey Weipert, Associate of Science; Jared Dvorak, Associate of Science; Noah Hess, Associate of Arts; Rebecca Dreyer, Cosmetology Certificate; Sadie Vanderheyden, Associate of Arts
Sun Prairie: Angela Noble, Associate of Arts
Talladega: Daniel Jose, Associate of General Studies
Warren: Allison Dayment-Maske, Associate of Arts
Winnebago: Allyssa Zarembski, Cosmetology Certificate; Emily Miller, Cosmetology Certificate