Robeson Community College Graduates 377 students

“What a beautiful day the Lord hath made,” exclaimed RCC President Melissa Singler as she welcomed students and guests during Robeson Community College’s 2022 outdoor commencement exercises held on Wednesday.

The weather was picture perfect and made for a beautiful day to celebrate the success, hard work, and determination of the Class of 2022. The college hosted two ceremonies to accommodate the large graduating class on the center lawn of campus.

“It is truly a blessed day. Graduates I know you are excited, relieved, elated, maybe a little nervous because today marks both a beginning and an end,” said Singler. “The ending part is easy, you’ve done the work, you’ve attended countless classes, asked questions during tutorials, labs and clinicals, and spent endless hours working on assignments, even those assignments that you didn’t see any benefits from. You’ve taken exams, you’ve written papers, you’ve made arguments. You’ve done the work. You have more than satisfied the requirements needed to earn a degree, diploma or certificate from Robeson Community College. So, we all understand the ending part of graduation. It’s the ending that follows the beginning that is the challenge. Your success going forward will be based on what you build upon from today.”

Singler asked the graduates to use their gifts and talents to make positive change.  

“Today you will receive your credential from a proud institution dedicated to inquiry, results, and excellence. You are well prepared for the next part of your journey. You have the power to make this world a better place, and I know you have the ability to do that because you made Robeson Community College a better place while you were here.”

“Congratulations graduates, and may all of you succeed on the journey ahead,” Singler said. 

Dr. Danny Stedman, RCC Board of Trustees member and Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Robeson County, gave the invocation and prayed for the students as they transitioned into official graduates.

“We are so glad that you chose Robeson Community College… We take immense pride in your accomplishments,” said Stedman. “You are now ready for the next phase of your life, whether that is continuing your education, entering the workforce or whatever dreams and goals you have…Your commitment to education and your completion of your respective program of study has equipped you to travel the road that is ahead of you. In today’s uncertain world, my prayer is that you would allow God to guide your steps remembering that with Him all things are possible.”

The Honorable Diane Surgeon, a Robeson County District Court Judge, served as the speaker of ceremony and gave charge to the students to persevere, to get involved, to use their voice and skills to stand up and make a difference.

“RCC 2022 graduates, you are now well equipped to stand up and speak out, you can use your voice and your skills in your chosen career paths to help address the many challenges facing our communities. RCC 2022 graduates, there are hundreds of you. Just think if each one of you chose to make an impactful inspiration, it could change the lives of hundreds of people. The question now is will you? Will you make an impactful inspiration,” asked Surgeon.

“You can inspire and impact people in whatever direction, career path, or industry you choose. Whatever you decide is entirely up to you, but I urge you, I challenge you to make an impactful inspiration because your family needs you to do that, our community, our children need you make an impactful inspiration because the needs in our communities are so great…You can and will persevere, you’ve got your degree in hand, proof that you have got the knowledge, the intellect, you’ve got what it takes.”

Surgeon continued and encourage students to be smart about their money, to think about who they loan money to and to save for a rainy day. She also encouraged them to make SMART goals – goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

“I urge you to find something you love to do, something that you are passionate about, and then make SMART goals to achieve your dreams. If you are passionate about something, you will invest in it.”

As Surgeon ended her fiery charge to the graduates, she said, “RCC 2022 graduates, I am so happy for each of you and I am so proud of you, and I am trusting that you too will make a difference in our county. Congratulations to you all.” 

Within the RCC Class of 2022, 377 students became official graduates. Of the 377, 186 earned an associate of applied science, 44 were candidates for the associate of arts, 30 received the associate in science degree, 4 candidates received an associate of generation education, 48 were awarded diplomas, and 65 students completed the requirements through the Career and College Readiness for a high school diploma.

Photos from the 2022 ceremony can be found here: https://www.robeson.edu/2022-commencement-photos/

2022  Robeson Community College Graduates earning an associate degree, diploma, or certificate

• Sandi Michelle Adams
• Sakoia Abbi Anderson
• Deborah Singletary Baker
• Shanice Nicole Adams
• Manar Ahmed Nagi Ahmed
• Sharron  Verania Alcaraz Acosta
• Melissa Oxendine Alred
• Miguel Angel Alvarado Dorado
• Casey Olivia Archer
• Amanda Bailey Arnette
• Tameka Shante Bailey
• Raeanna Cowan Baines
• Shontavia Monique Baldwin
• Ashley C. Barez
• Joshua Houston Barfield
• Vanessa Locklear Bartch
• Loisteen  Bartley
• Riley Jean Beck
• Tammy Lynette Bell
• Julio Cesar Bello
• Isaiah Dejuan Blakley
• Jenasia Quanik Blue
• William  Baxter Boone
• Kasdan Alston Branch
• LaTesha Renae Brandon
• Tchering Ley Brice
• Cody Jay Brigman
• Demeary Hope Britt
• Jessica Ann Britt
• Madelyn Dell Britt
• Corina Christene Brown
• Mary Elizabeth Brunais
• Jenny  M. Bryce
• Ethan Dean Bullard
• Reonna Renae Bullard
• Chelsea Elizabeth Burnette
• Heather S. Bustamante
• Andrea Lasaune Butts
• Jennifer Lizette Cabrera Angeles
• Jasmine Rae Campbell
• Ramon Damontay Campbell
• Melisa  Cantor Sosa
• Katelyn L. Carr
• John Patrick Carragher
• Alexis Paige Carter
• Cassidy Nicole Carter
• Jada Celeste Carter
• Melicent Leigh Carter
• Nya Camry Carter
• Benjamin Jared Castrejon Sanchez
• Christian Zane Caughill
• Candice Shanelle Chavis
• Roselene  Chavis
• Candice Marie Clark
• Cheyenne Carol Clark
• Krystal Le’Ann Clark
• Michelle Lynn Clark
• Cristiana Y. Claudio
• Rachel M. Clegg
• Logan  A. Collins
• Madison Nicole Collins
• Cornelius Contraz Colvin
• Kaitlyn  Hope Conley
• Jazmin Tuqenya Council
• Ashton K. Cummings
• Cassidy Alyssa Cummings
• Kyndra Makayla Cummings
• Mahala Briann Cummings
• Anna Keturah Davis
• Keenan R. Davis
• Mya Nichelle Deese
• Alondra  Diaz Sandoval
• Danny  E. Diemert
• Taisha Marie Dixon
• Salena Lee Donahue
• Ethan Cole Driggers
• Jayme A. Duran
• Sandra Nicole Edwards
• Michael G. Elliott
• Alaina Deanna Engelhardt
• Alexandra Jean Evans
• James Ethan Evans
• Bryan Adam Fields
• Daniel P. Fields
• Logan  Kaitlen Fields
• Sylvester  Flowers
• Ashonti Star Floyd
• Brian E. Floyd
• Holly G. Floyd
• Sashell M. Floyd
• Vivicia Jada Ford
• Abel S. Garcia
• Jose Eduardo Garcia Vergara
• Danny  Garcia-Saavedra
• Matthew H. Gerrick
• Benjamin Caleb Gilley
• Sarah Delores Glenn
• Adrian Blake Gonzalez
• Cindy  Gonzalez Diaz
• Marlene  Gonzalez Flores
• Roberta Afi Mawuli Gozan
• Cameron Elisha Graham
• Heath  Graham
• Malaeya L. Graham
• Marilynn Shontee Graham
• Keonna S. Hale
• Mason Reese Hall
• Aleesha Kim Hammonds
• Christan Dale Hammonds
• LaDonna Jessica  Faith Hardee
• Taylor Alexis Harlee
• Samantha Daniele Harrell
• Lauren  Nicole Harris
• Courtland Aaron  Hayes
• Nathaniel Aaron  Hayes
• Kimberly Page Haynes
• Levi Zachary Haywood
• Madison James Haywood
• Ana Laura Hernandez
• Kaitlyne Lewis Hobbs
• Caitlin Dawn Hunt
• Cetera Brooke Hunt
• Destinie Alexus-Lynn Hunt
• Elizabeth Jade Hunt
• Jamison Nathaniel Hunt
• Juanita  Hunt
• Makayla Lynn Hunt
• Mary R. Hunt
• Maya Monet Hunt
• Rickeina Shircoyia Hunt
• Robbie Darhel Hunt
• Tiffiney Lea Hunt
• Victoria Kay Hunt
• Micaela Daniele Hunt-Hammonds
• Amber Dawn Hutchinson
• Allan Josue Inestroza Diaz
• Amber Nicole Jackson
• Anthony Leon Jacobs
• Brittany  Paige Jacobs
• Destiney Brieanna Jacobs
• Malgan Paige Jacobs
• Rachel Lorena Jacobs
• Ahmani Breonna Jearlds
• Rodolfo  Jimenez Cruz
• Victoria Brooke Johnson
• Chailee L. Jones
• Chelsea Nicole Jones
• Layla Kendra Jones
• Millicent Bullard Jones
• Shawn  Coty Jones
• Nathaniel Lee Jordan
• Luke Elbert Kinlaw
• Zachary Alan Kober
• Caleb R. Kraus
• Matthew James Lara
• Brady Carl Lawson Jr.
• Lauren Pate Lee
• Reymil  Lendof Gomez
• Andrew  Lewis
• Thomas J.  Lewter
• Alondra Yareli Leyva Hernandez
• Mykela Alexandria Lilly
• Jennifer Samantha Lima
• Adrian Kyle Locklear
• Andre S. Locklear
• Brandy Elizabeth Locklear
• Briana Rene Locklear
• Cody L. Locklear
• Colin Andrew Locklear
• Espadonsa Leann Locklear
• Ila R. Locklear
• Jasmaine Takeya Locklear
• Jennifer  Locklear
• Jennifer Lynn Locklear
• Jordan  Ray Locklear
• Kearston Mckayla Locklear
• Latoria Judith Locklear
• Makayla Maria Locklear
• Megan Michelle Locklear
• Melinda Sue Locklear
• Morgan Deanna Locklear
• O’brien Dewayne Locklear
• Rachel Elizabeth Locklear
• Ricky A. Locklear
• Samantha Shantel Locklear
• Tanya  Locklear
• Tasha Lynn Locklear
• Tierra Cheyenne Locklear
• Timothy Noah Locklear
• Jason  Locklear Jr.
• Zonnie  Locklear Jr.
• Harley Dakota Lowery
• Jaylen Scott Lowery
• Jennifer Parks Lowery
• Logan  Alexander Lowery
• Saleiya Kayden Lowery
• Tamar Hunt Lowery
• Breonna Lynn Lowry
• Azucena  Maldonado Aguilar
• Oswaldo  Maldonado Aguilar
• Shanequa Rakel Mathis
• Kacheina Azea Maynor
• Kenneth James McCoy
• Krista Carol McGirt
• LuCinda P. McGirt
• Decarius Andrell McKeithan
• Timothy M. McKoy
• Miranda Gail McLaughlin
• Madison Alexandra McLaurin
• Samantha Gray McLean
• Brenner  McLeod
• Cassandra Elaine McLeod
• Ada Lashalle McMillan
• Sierra Nichelle McNeill
• Jasmine Janey McQueen
• Deanetia S. McRae
• Destinae T. McRae
• Elijah Jevont’a Melvin
• Cristian  Mendez
• Clisman Doriam Mendez Mejia
• David  Mendoza
• Lacy Elizabeth Mercer
• Lashona Denora Miller
• Walker Dwayne Mishue
• Traven Jacob-Franklin Monroe
• Jeanetta Elizabeth K. Monte
• Brandy Nicoll Murphy
• Colby B. Musselwhite
• Cameron  Nedley
• Ann  Ni
• Jessica Eileen Noble
• Flor  Orozco Cisneros
• Charlene Bledsole Oxendine
• Cierra Kendra Oxendine
• Constance Brianna Oxendine
• Heather Ann Oxendine
• Katlyn Elizabeth Oxendine
• Kristopher Levi Oxendine
• Noah Adam Oxendine
• Jessica Leann Parker
• Andrew B. Patterson
• Samuel  Perez Ambros
• Topsonise Pierre Philippe
• Mariana  Phillips
• German Leonardo Pineda Acosta
• Amanda Giselle Plata
• Lshani S. Pollock
• Tayvon Wanya Powell
• Cortney Ann Purvis
• Taylor Dawn Ralston
• Kaitlyn Breanna Ransom
• Kiya Santara Ransom
• Rasheedah Fatimah Reid
• Lyndsay Faith Revels
• Joseph Angel Reyes Jr.
• Matthew Neal Riden
• Ky’Aisa Nashay Roberts
• Sheila F. Roberts
• Alisha Shakira-Ann Rogers
• Deidre Gayle Rogers
• Kiale M. Rogers
• LaCosta L. Rogers
• Kristin Lynn Rountree
• Jessica  Saavedra
• Bernadette  Sampson
• Robert Earl Sampson
• Bryan  Sanchez Cuevas
• Jorge Mijangos Santes
• Kendra Lynn Scott
• Sheila  Sealey
• Kyra Nicole Sessoms
• Aaliyah Monique Sinclair
• Cheyenne Angel Smiling
• Madison R. Smith
• Jimmia Maree Stephens
• Tysheim S. Stephens
• Haylie Mccoy Stevens
• Cynthia Jane Stokes
• Aaliyah Renea Strickland
• Acerah Tanai Strickland
• Shenan Larue Thompson
• Austin Dean Tipton
• Stephanie Lynn Todd
• Marco Antonio Torres Blanco
• Kathryn Yasmine Townsend
• Jacob Matthew Tyler
• William  J.  Vanderslice
• Brenda I. Vazquez
• Roy J.  Velazquez, Jr.
• Nicole  Vergara Ramirez
• Wendy Selena Villasenor-Reyes
• Erica Nicole Voland
• Chisa Blane Wainwright-Locklear
• John E. Walker
• Houston Ray Wallace
• Kayla Mackenzie Ward
• Rebecca Nicole Webb
• Andrew M. West
• Zachary Christian White
• Kimberly D. Whitfield
• Caressa Ann Wilkins
• Aneshia D. Williams
• LaPorsha D. Williams
• Bryanna Marie Xayavong
• Raynas A. Zangana
• Vanessa  Zavala Cruz

2022 Robeson Community College CCR High School Diploma graduates

• Juan Bardales-Inestroza
• Bobby Baxley, Sr.
• Jeffery Bethea
• Dustin Britt
• Jordyn Brooks-Matthew
• Kelby Bustamante
• Tymaria Cade
• Alysia Cameron
• Yahajjia Clark
• Hannah Cox
• Kendrick Dawson
• Melanny Diaz Hau
• Krystal Dickerson
• Moses Emanuel
• Jimmy Freeman
• Dakota Gardner
• Anabel Garibay Cardona
• Elijah Harris
• Kenneth Hine
• Skylynn Hughes
• Dillon Hunt
• Joey Hunt
• Jonie Hunt
• JR Hunt
• Ngoc Tien Huynh
• Christina Johnson
• Kezia Johnson
• Paris Lenoir
• Aquila Locklear
• Brandon Locklear
• Sierra Locklear
• Daharia Lugo
• Elena Luna
• Donald McClellan
• Lena McIntyre
• Camiyah McKinnis
• Kiersten McPherson
• Keisha Monk
• Alicia Moody
• Teresa Morgan
• Eddie Morris
• Priscilla Musslewhite
• Shaylah Olson
• Sue Oxendine
• Tiffany Oxendine
• LaTonya Pegues
• Sarai  Perez Martinez
• Kashania Regan
• Carmen Resto-Lopez
• Juan Riso Aguilar
• Jamaine Rodriguez
• Johnson Scott
• Shanyria Smith
• Ida Thurman
• Honesty Tyler
• James Walker
• Heather  Walters
• Hailey Warner
• Jamie Webb
• Erica Worley
• Jennifer Wright