Vance-Granville Community College is proud to announce that 175 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 102 earned Dean’s List academic honors during the spring 2025 semester, which ended in May. Congratulations to these students for all their hard work!
The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 quality point average while carrying a full load (12 credit hours or more) in 100-level or higher courses leading to a diploma or degree. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a quality point average of at least 3.5 but less than 4.0 and have no grade lower than “B,” while carrying a full load of courses as described above.
Spring 2025 President’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.
The Dean’s List follows the President’s List.
Accounting & Finance:
Ms. Emily Florentino, Ms. Shemere Jackson, and Ms. Emily E. Travis, all of Henderson;
Ms. Zenita N. Wharf of Oxford
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:
Mr. Ricardo R. Quintanilla of Louisburg;
Mr. Keith-Berkley D. Bullock of Warrenton
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Diploma
Mr. Brent L. Stallings of Raleigh
Associate Degree Nursing:
Ms. Shannen N. Phelps of Creedmoor
Associate in Arts:
Miss Sofia D. Fernandez Torres of Butner;
Mr. Christopher T. Powell and Ms. Lacie C. Shelley, both of Creedmoor;
Ms. Peyton D. Paschall of Durham;
Ms. Sienna W. Armani, Ms. Anwaar Saleh, and Ms. Sarah B. Stein, all of Franklinton;
Mr. Noah A. Bean , Ms. Kianna L. Evans, Ms. Ashley M. Galmiche, Mr. Eyad S. Hauter, Miss Cassidy G. Hicks, Ms. Kenna V. Huynh, Ms. Wendy M. Portillo, Ms. Fatima M. Ramirez Ramirez, Ms. Layla M. Royster, Ms. Lauren N. Taylor, Ms. Thy Thi, and Mr. Andrew C. Tyndall, all of Henderson
Ms. Sydney T. Hockaday and Destiny L. Timberlake, both of Kittrell;
Mr. Renyeh Kromah of Louisburg;
Miss Juniper G. Cumming of Manson;
Ms. Emily B. Moseley of Norlina;
Miss Megan A. Coghill, Miss Cadence G. Hoyle, Ms. Madeline E. Jastrow, Miss Elizabeth A. Jones, Ms. Morgan E. Newton, Mr. Chase A. Pixler, and Miss Marleigh G. Swanner, all of Oxford;
Miss Allie E. Currin of Rougemont;
Ms. Kenley S. Sheats of Warrenton
Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation:
Ms. Susan P. Alford of Louisburg;
Miss Lily J. Young of Wake Forest
Associate in Fine Arts
Ms. Abigail G. Shaeffer of Franklinton
Associate in Science:
Miss Elizabeth R. Ellis of Bullock;
Mr. Noah B. King and Mr. William A. Tuck, both of Butner;
Mr. Brayan Hernandez-Mata of Creedmoor;
Mr. Emad Alashmli, Miss Sarah F. Alzubairi, Miss Lynna Y. Mariano, and Ms. Laney S. Renn, all of Henderson;
Miss Nicola T. Thompson of Kittrell;
Mr. Jackson C. Collins, Ms. Jillian E. Johnson, and Ms. Shayla V. McDowell, all of Louisburg;
Mr. Sovannarith B. Seng of Manson;
Mr. Andrew M. Arnott, Mr. Timothy M. Daniel, and Kailee E. Ford, all of Oxford;
Mr. George T. Montague of Stovall;
Mr. David D. Perry, III of Warrenton
Automotive Systems Technology:
Mr. Nicholas P. Wincovich of Louisburg;
Mr. David Ewbank of Oxford
Biotechnology:
Mr. Mason T. Pendergrass of Henderson;
Mr. Keith L. Bridges of Louisburg;
Mr. Jeriel Canales Perez of Oxford
Business Administration:
Ms. Katherine R. Pyle, Ms. Kenan G. Roberts, and Miss Logan A. Walker, all of Creedmoor;
Mr. Jackson N. O’Briant of Durham;
Ms. Kerria S. Fleming of Louisburg;
Ms. Darian J. Yates of Stem
CCP College Transfer Pathway
Miss Emily G. Wilkinson of Oxford
College Transfer Pathway:
Ms. Samah E. Aldiri, Ms. Joy P. Berry, and Ms. Brenda L. Cruz Cruz, all of Creedmoor;
Ms. Montana L. Preddy of Franklinton;
Ms. Addison E. Barrow of Henderson;
Ms. Daira I. Martinez-Parra of Louisburg;
Ms. Libby K. Johnson of Oxford;
Ms. Laura K. Toothman of Rolesville;
Ms. Madison D. Reed of Stem;
Ms. Ashley N. Baranski and Jaden S. Easow, both of Wake Forest
Cosmetology:
Ms. Kaitlyn C. Gilbert of Bunn;
Ms. Amber H. Rose of Franklinton;
Ms. Maresa Caceres of Henderson;
Ms. Robin S. Breagy, Miss Clara G. Brewer, and Ms. Shawntae M. Thomas, all of Louisburg;
Ms. Hannah N. Witt of Middlesex;
Miss Jada E. Godin and Ms. Catlyn M. Morris, both of Oxford;
Ms. Siriporn Healy of Raleigh
Criminal Justice Technology:
Ms. Chelsea O. Harris of Creedmoor;
Ms. Samirah D. Watson of Norlina;
Ms. Dorothy M. Betts of Oxford;
Mr. Christopher H. Boden of Roanoke Rapids;
Mr. Thomas L. Smith of Rolesville;
Mr. Andrew J. Blackley of Stem;
Mr. Damian D. Davies of Timberlake
Culinary Arts:
Mr. Martin E. Cardenas Ramirez and Ms. Haley L. Williams, both of Henderson;
Ms. Darian Porter of Timberlake
Early Childhood Education:
Miss Christina M. Rubio of Creedmoor;
Miss Jai G. Harvey and Ms. Brianna G. Inscoe, both of Louisburg;
Ms. Jessica M. Rochelle of Wake Forest
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Ms. Kimberlee C. Higgs of Raleigh
Early Childhood Education – Local:
Mr. James E. Smith of Henderson;
Ms. Latoya D. Reed of Stovall;
Ms. Jadyn F. Burk of Wake Forest
Electrical System Technology:
Mr. Ethan P. Jones of Bullock;
Mr. Kendric Steed of Henderson;
Mr. Victor O. Mogusu of Raleigh;
Ms. Patrice L. Haywood of Youngsville
Electronics Engineering Technology:
Mr. Daniel I. Randolph of Butner;
Mr. Emanuel R. Gutierrez of Henderson
General Science AGE Degree:
Mr. Daniel Aylward and Ms. Jessmary Colon Ramos, both of Durham;
Ms. Jayla D. Grissom of Henderson;
Ms. Lily A. Wilkins of Oxford;
Ms. Monica G. James of Rolesville;
Ms. Shirley A. Morgan of Wake Forest
Histotechnology:
Ms. Destinee L. Murphy and Ms. Misty L. Senter, both of Henderson;
Ms. Christina M. Gourley of Hillsborough;
Ms. Lee Ann Rouse of Winterville;
Ms. Zariyyah N. Ward of Youngsville
Human Services Technology:
Ms. Beatrice A. Green of Henderson
Information Technology:
Ms. Chelsea A. McIntosh of Creedmoor;
Mr. Thomas B. Hilton, Mr. Christian Sanford, and Mr. Brandon W. Watson, all of Henderson;
Ms. Tamara M. Brubaker of Louisburg;
Mr. Jer’an N. Cheatham of Oxford;
Mr. Micheal Byamugisha of Raleigh;
Mr. Aaron M. Comer and Mr. Christopher D. Hutchings, both of Rougemont
Mechatronics Engineering Technology:
Mr. Robert O. Howard of Butner;
Mr. Owen B. Hixson of Creedmoor;
Mr. Justin C. Hernandez and Ms. Tianna C. Wimbush, both of Henderson;
Mr. William M. Woodlief of Oxford;
Mr. Joseph Richmond of Wake Forest
Medical Assisting Diploma:
Ms. Chandler B. Beasley, Ms. Alyssa R. Donahue-Krise, Ms. Delia M. Escobar Rodriguez, and Ms. Katlyn N. Singleton, all of Henderson;
Ms. Makayla D. Cox of Oxford
Medical Office Administration:
Ms. Kristin L. Sims of Bunn;
Ms. Neshaunda Burton of Durham;
Ms. Carthia N. Kornegay and Ms. Mya A. Rose, both of Henderson;
Ms. Divya H. Patel of Oxford;
Ms. Rosalind S. Richardson of Warrenton
Paralegal Technology:
Ms. Tayler L. Hope of Creedmoor;
Mrs. Nicole M. Joyner of Louisburg;
Ms. Dylan S. Harrison of Youngsville
Paralegal Technology Diploma:
Ms. Tiara L. Shephard of Durham
Pharmacy Technology Diploma:
Ms. Alyssa D. Lake of Wake Forest;
Ms. Veronica M. Whitley of Zebulon
Practical Nursing Diploma
Miss Peyton B. Pernell of Oxford
Radiography:
Ms. Mariana Figueroa Bonilla of Butner
Technical Special Student:
Mr. Ismail Alashmli of Henderson
Welding Technology:
Mr. Kadarius J. Hargrove of Bullock;
Mr. Nathaniel J. Pulley of Franklinton;
Ms. Emily E. Beckwith, Pamela J. Burton, Mr. Matthew J. Harris, Mr. Dylan C. Minish, and Mr. Charles A. Porterfield, all of Henderson;
Mr. Ernest Rivas-Trejo of Kittrell;
Mr. William J. Currin of Oxford
Spring 2025 Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.
Associate in Arts:
Mr. Chayton T. Strother of Bullock;
Ms. Jazlynn N. Epps, Miss Abigail R. Frank, Mr. Micah R. Hurt, Ms. Maliyah Q. Springle, and Ms. Emily G. Ung, all of Creedmoor;
Ms. Emma E. Saporita of Franklinton;
Ms. Kelly A. Calles-Flores, Mr. Pedro S. Gomez Gutierrez, Ms. Jetta M. Mangum, Ms. Valentina Ortega-Mora, Miss Makala F. Roberson, Ms. Jimena P. Rosas, and Ms. Reyna N. Santiago Estrada, all of Henderson;
Ms. Rama I. Hauter of Norlina;
Miss Laci M. Ford and Mr. Trevor A. Weary, both of Oxford;
Miss Kinsey A. Barbour of Raleigh;
Ms. Maycee B. Thompson of Stem;
Ms. Carrisa M. Blankenship of Wake Forest
Associate in Fine Arts:
Ms. TiaKathryn G. Iversen of Franklinton
Associate in Science:
Ms. Isabella C. Bechtel, Mr. Alexander D. Forkish, and Mr. Gavin D. Lister, all of Creedmoor;
Miss Adrianne Ces V. Aguilar of Franklinton;
Mr. Kori Barlow-Robinson, Mr. Edwin Cardenas, Mr. Kevin O. Duran, Ms. Maci B. Taylor, Mr. Antavious E. Terry, and Mr. Shane M. Tillotson, all of Henderson;
Mr. Elijah J. Murphy of Kittrell;
Miss Samirah M. Abdo of Oxford;
Ms. Michaella M. Haskins of Raleigh;
Mr. Kaden T. Grissom and Mr. Collin S. Martinko, both of Youngsville
Business Administration:
Ms. Hailey N. Aycock, Ms. Tydasia M. Faulkner, and Ms. Sheila N. McKnight, all of Henderson
College Transfer Pathway:
Ms. Sydni L. Rouse of Bahama;
Ms. Rosio L. Salazar-Vasquez of Creedmoor;
Ms. Alexa S. Riley of Durham;
Ms. Penelope L. Sirianna of Franklinton;
Ms. Annah G. Newman of Henderson;
Ms. Mikaela G. Field of Spring Hope;
Ms. Averi E. Boyd of Stem;
Ms. Jaiden D. Oey and Mr. Xan M. Pitt, both of Wake Forest;
Mr. Kane J. King and Ms. Addysen R. Walker, both of Youngsville;
Mr. Yaseen H. Nawar of Zebulon
Cosmetology:
Ms. Christa N. Thompson of Henderson;
Ms. Sage A. Lemaster of Louisburg;
Ms. Delores A. Dannemiller of Spring Hope;
Ms. Taylor L. Small of Stem;
Ms. Savannah Kennen of Youngsville
Criminal Justice Technology:
Ms. Destinee Cotten of Henderson;
Mr. Clayton W. Bowser of Hollister;
Miss Madison R. Castaneda of Louisburg;
Mr. Ernesto A. Bryant of Wake Forest
Culinary Arts:
Mr. Harry L. Compton of Stem
Early Childhood Education:
Ms. Danielle D. Monaco of Castalia;
Ms. Sharon Harris of Oxford
Early Childhood Education – Local:
Ms. Torronna L. Parham of Henderson
Electrical System Technology:
Mr. Caleb J. Morrisette of Franklinton
Electronics Engineering Technology:
Mr. Logan R. Lloyd of Creedmoor;
Mr. Conall M. Desmarais of Henderson
General Science AGE Degree:
Ms. Taushua J. Alston Eaton of Butner;
Ms. Haven M. Ayscue and Ms. Khadijah M. Hardy, both of Franklinton;
Ms. Marinda T. Daye, Ms. Jasmin A. Gaines, Ms. Christie J. Tant, Ms. Nakeya D. Terry, and Ms. Taylor N. Vass, all of Henderson;
Ms. Brooke A. Chabala and Ms. Michelle Elvira, both of Stem;
Ms. Lamey’k K. Black and Ms. Jessica L. Hamill, both of Youngsville
Histotechnology:
Ms. Sherri R. Miller of Creedmoor;
Ms. Brittany T. Miller of Henderson
Human Services Technology – Substance Abuse
Ms. Hayley J. Holmes-Jones of Henderson
Information Technology:
Mr. Donald W. Weaver, Jr. of Creedmoor;
Mr. Nathan O. Daniel of Durham;
Ms. Leigh E. Matthews of Henderson;
Ms. Daniel S. Sema of Youngsville
Mechatronics Engineering Technology:
Mr. Matthew K. Beck of Butner
Medical Assisting:
Ms. Moriah Hall of Zebulon
Medical Assisting Diploma:
Mr. Simon J. Hildreth of Louisburg
Medical Office Administration:
Ms. Amy W. Roghelia of Creedmoor;
Ms. Nelldine S. Scotland of Oxford
Office Administration:
Miss Morgan N. Fightmaster of Wake Forest
Public Safety Administration:
Mr. Delson S. Kearney of Creedmoor;
Mr. Sam M. Coleman of Spring Hope;
Mr. Bradley J. Parkstone of Stem
Radiography:
Mr. Daniel A. Alexander of Durham;
Ms. Mauren V. Echeverry of Franklinton
Welding Technology:
Mr. Brett A. Freeland of Creedmoor;
Mr. Davin G. Pickrel of Franklinton;
Mr. Brandon T. Pernell of Henderson;
Mr. Dylan M. Newcomb of Oxford;
Mr. Hunter T. Wise of Youngsville
06/26/2025 UPDATE: A previously published version of this list named 234 students. This article has been updated to list additional students, along with the cities of residence for all students.
