Vance-Granville Community College is proud to announce that 227 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 208 earned Dean’s List academic honors during the fall 2025 semester, which ended in December. 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.
Fall 2025 President’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.
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Accounting & Finance:
Ms. Laura I. Khatambakhsh of Durham;
Mr. Ryland C. Austin of Franklinton;
Ms. Emily Florentino, Ms. Daniela Gomez Gervacio, and Ms. Regina D. Leon, all of Henderson;
Mr. Adam S. Brotherton of Stem;
Ms. Jennifer Anderson of Warrenton;
Ms. Tanya L. Mitchell of Zebulon.
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Diploma:
Mr. Emilio L. Hernandez of Creedmoor;
Mr. Jordan T. Boyd of Stem;
Mr. Eric J. Harp of Wake Forest;
Mr. Noah I. Holland of Warrenton.
Associate in Arts:
Ms. Hailey R. Crowder and Ms. Kaylin G. Gooch, both of Bullock;
Mr. Jami L. Gould of Castalia;
Miss Daphne P. Bautista, Mr. Micah R. Hurt, Mr. Alex Jimenez-Cruz, and Ms. Laila L. Oakley, all of Creedmoor;
Ms. Peyton D. Paschall of Durham;
Mr. Joseph E. Iyoha, Miss Cayleigh M. Peoples, Ms. Addison S. Preddy, and Ms. Anwaar Saleh, all of Franklinton;
Ms. Sarah M. Aleshmaly, Ms. Kelly A. Calles-Flores, Ms. Leticia M. Carrasco, Ms. Veronica Cruz Rodriguez, Ms. Jada K. Daye, Ms. Beverly Flores Maus, Ms. Itsel L. Garcia, Ms. Gracie L. Gill, Mr. Julian Gonzalez, Mr. Eyad S. Hauter, Miss Jennifer L. Hernandez, Mr. Jonathan B. Hernandez, Ms. Marisol D. Hernandez, Ms. Ti’ziyah M. Hunt, Ms. Kenna V. Huynh, Ms. Shimoy S. Jackson, Ms. Ilaina M. Kidd-Ponce, Mr. Avery M. Lewis, Mr. Kali R. Long, Mr. Martin A. Mera Rubio, Ms. Valentina Ortega-Mora, Mr. Devontae K. Ragland, Mr. Brayan Reynoso Trejo, Mr. Alexander A. Rosas, Neleh K. Sandlin, Ms. Gabrielle S. Southerland, Mr. Andrew C. Tyndall, Ricardo E. Vazquez, Ms. Aubrie M. Williams, Ms. Haley M. Williams, Mr. Da’vontae J. Yancey, and Mr. De’vontae J. Yancey, all of Henderson;
Gabriella F. Wood of Kittrell;
Mr. Hunter M. Tanner of Louisburg;
Ms. Patricia E. Champion and Mr. Najm I. Hauter, both of Norlina;
Mr. David W. Davis, Mr. Lazarius S. Spriggs, and Ms. Hailey G. Woodlief, all of Oxford;
Mr. Jacob Rubio Chavez of Stem;
Ms. Carrisa M. Blankenship and Ms. Daniella R. Nichols, both of Wake Forest;
Ms. McKenzie G. Munafo of Youngsville.
Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts:
Ms. Iyana J. Gill of Henderson;
Ms. Tirzah E. Jancart of Nelson.
Associate in Science:
Miss Lesley Garcia-Vazquez of Bunn;
Ms. Lauryn G. Ethridge and Ms. MacKenzie B. Hollowell, both of Butner;
Mr. Kevin A. Interiano-Sanchez of Creedmoor;
Mr. Jackson G. Whitt of Franklinton;
Mr. Cayden D. Berry, Miss Kimberly Flores Maus, Ms. Haley L. Hight, Miss Alexandria A. Meeks, Nori Partin, Mya M. Thompson, Mr. Shane M. Tillotson, and Caleb D. Towne, all of Henderson;
Ms. Salwa Alghazali of Kittrell;
Ms. Daira I. Martinez-Parra, Ms. Shayla V. McDowell, and Ms. Casson G. Raynor, all of Louisburg;
Ms. Rwah Almawri and Miss Juniper G. Cumming, both of Manson;
Ms. Lourdes De Los Santos, Ms. Madeline E. Jastrow, Miss Samantha P. Ragland, Ms. Brianna E. Royster, and Miss Caroline P. Wilson, all of Oxford;
Ms. Laura K. Toothman of Rolesville;
Ms. Kamiya Estes of Stem;
Ashley E. Anglade, Ms. Taylor M. Banning, Miss Callie E. Bright, Mr. Logan D. Gheen, Ms. Jaiden D. Oey, and Mr. Xan M. Pitt, all of Wake Forest;
Araceli G. Recentes of Warrenton;
Ms. Maicey A. Kerbawy, Mr. Logan W. Tharpe, Ms. Addysen R. Walker, and Ms. Olivia J. Wright, all of Youngsville;
Mr. Yaseen H. Nawar and Miss Samira N. Raynor, both Zebulon.
Automotive Systems Technology:
Mr. David Ewbank and Mr. Yovani A. Trejo, both of Oxford.
Biotechnology:
Ms. Tyler A. Oakley of Franklinton;
Ms. Taylor V. Cavanaugh and Mr. Eric A. Townes, both of Henderson;
Mr. Keith L. Bridges of Louisburg.
Business Administration:
Mr. Zachary T. Wilson of Bullock;
Ms. Katherine R. Pyle of Creedmoor;
Mr. Jackson N. O’Briant of Durham;
Kenneth R. Drake, Mr. Charles W. Nalevaiko, Ms. Katherine A. Seifert, Ms. Ronda Superville, Ms. Ce’Anna K. Willis, all of Henderson;
Ms. Kerria S. Fleming of Louisburg;
Ms. Payten L. Bender of Norlina;
Mr. Nathan M. Stines and Ms. Zenita N. Wharf, both of Oxford;
College Transfer Pathway:
Ms. Lauren E. Carroll and Ms. Maria C. Rigsbee, both of Bullock;
Ms. Claire J. Glavin and Mr. Enaan A. Khan, both of Creedmoor;
Chloe E. Friedrichs and Ms. Kaylee G. Overby, both of Franklinton;
Paige A. Hillyer, Ms. Peyton L. Minish, Mr. Neil M. Patel, Ms. Harley J. Stainback, and Ms. Sophie L. Wade, all of Henderson;
Ms. Lily Juntunen of Kittrell;
Ms. Alyssa C. Bullock, Ms. Olivia G. Burrows, Ms. Chloe A. Greear, Ms. Madelyn A. Reese, and Mr. Jacob D. Wrenn, all of Oxford;
Mr. Tyler J. Puetzer of Rolesville;
Mr. Nikolas B. Pearce of Spring Hope;
Abygail L. Gerovac, Ms. Addison L. Howell, and Liliana L. Ricker, all of Wake Forest;
Mr. Aaron D. Conley and Ms. Iaryna Kuraksa, both of Youngsville.
Cosmetology:
Ms. Miranda F. Carroll of Butner;
Ms. Nicole L. Smith and Ms. Ciera D. Vedder, both of Franklinton;
Ms. Akayla N. Eaton, Ms. Kassie R. Edwards, Miss Elizabeth L. Gonzalez, Ms. Kayla Helmick, and Ms. Daniela Hernandez, all of Henderson;
Ms. Jakalin A. Mills of Hollister;
Miss Alyssa F. Cabiness of Littleton;
Ms. Maya V. Leapley of Louisburg;
Ms. Breana D. Bennerson of Middleburg;
Ms. Siriporn Healy of Raleigh;
Ms. Katelynn P. Halatek and Ms. Emma F. McPhatter, both of Wake Forest;
Ms. Savannah Kennen of Youngsville;
Ms. Emma J. Koopman and Morgan S. Moxley, both of Zebulon.
Criminal Justice Technology:
Ms. Angela M. Lucas of Henderson;
Mr. Cody A. Allen of Louisburg;
Ms. Samirah D. Watson of Norlina;
Mr. Nicholas A. Denny of Oxford;
Mr. Zachary J. Elliott of Stem.
Culinary Arts:
Mr. Clark T. Sawyer of Oxford;
Ms. D’Zayvia D. Colbert of Warrenton.
Early Childhood Education:
Miss Christina M. Rubio of Creedmoor;
Ms. Marinda T. Daye and Ms. Janiiya N. Perry, both of Henderson;
Ms. Kristy M. Cornelison and Ms. Brianna G. Inscoe, both of Louisburg;
Mr. Markevious T. Boyd of Raleigh;
Ms. Erin B. Guess of Stem.
Early Childhood Education Diploma:
Ms. Tanya K. Barnett of Henderson;
Ms. Kimberlee C. Higgs of Raleigh.
Early Childhood Education – Local:
Ms. Sherry L. Dillard of Franklinton;
Ms. Tiffany R. Lewis of Stem.
Electrical System Technology:
Mr. Jose D. Monroy Jr. of Henderson;
Mr. William J. Taylor of Oxford.
General Science AGE Degree:
Mr. Jacob A. Lagrand of Cary;
Ms. Staceyann Dawson and Ms. Leticia M. Ibarra, both of Durham;
Ms. Latasha Gaskin of Franklinton;
Ms. Monica M. Branch of Henderson;
Ms. Braah Alghazali of Kittrell;
Ms. Caroline A. Cunningham of Littleton;
Ms. Danille C. Edwards of Morrisville;
Ms. Sarah E. Hilton of Oxford;
Mr. Gregory E. Goode of Wake Forest.
Histotechnology:
Mr. Cristian J. Ventura of Henderson.
Human Services Technology – Addiction & Recovery:
Ms. Hayley J. Holmes-Jones of Jacksonville.
Information Technology:
Mr. Donnie S. Ayscue, Ms. Tristen E. Gupton, and Mr. Brandon W. Watson, all of Henderson;
Mr. Micheal Byamugisha of Raleigh;
Mr. Ethan R. Fuller of Spring Hope.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology:
Mr. Maleek A. Bostick of Butner;
Mr. Zachary W. Whitwell of Oxford;
Mr. Brian D. Goss of Stem;
Mr. Hunter T. Wise of Youngsville.
Medical Assisting:
Ms. Moriah Hall of Zebulon.
Medical Assisting Diploma:
Ms. Robyn L. Bailey-Perry and Natalia V. Flores, both of Creedmoor.
Medical Office Administration:
Ms. Elizabeth Clayborne and Ms. Nelldine S. Scotland, both of Oxford.
Medical Office Administration – General Track:
Ms. Kristin L. Sims of Bunn.
Office Management:
Mrs. Dana M. Murray of Oxford.
Paralegal Technology:
Ms. Franchester D. Isreal-Taylor of Manson.
Public Safety Administration:
Mr. William A. Carson Jr. and Mr. Salvador I. Manjarrez Moli, both of Creedmoor.
Radiography:
Ms. Mariana Figueroa Bonilla of Butner.
Teacher Preparation:
Ms. Hannah J. Rister of Creedmoor.
Welding Technology:
Mr. Drake A. McCaskill of Castalia;
Keenan R. Brock of Franklinton;
Mr. Ke-Land C. Williamson of Kittrell;
Mr. Ethan W. Wester of Louisburg;
Mr. William S. Krise III and Mr. Joshua Woods, both of Oxford.
Fall 2025 Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.
Accounting & Finance:
Ms. Niamani F. Dantzler-Sneed and Ms. Makayla M. Solomon, both of Henderson.
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:
Mr. Dontrell T. Lewis of Henderson.
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Diploma:
Mr. Malachi Batchelor of Henderson.
Associate in Arts:
Ms. Natalie A. Ollila and Ms. Allison Santos Vazquez, both of Butner;
Ms. Ashlee E. Albury, Miss Elizabeth A. Flores Vega, and Ms. Leonor Jimenez-Cruz, all of Creedmoor;
Ms. Phaith K. Barnette, Mr. Ethan A. Clark, and Mr. Jayden L. Edquist, all of Franklinton;
Mr. Caleb M. Brown, Ms. Kianna L. Evans, Ms. Luciana Garcia, Ms. Beatrice A. Green, Ms. Brianna S. Guillen Guillen, Mr. Luke Harris, Miss LaNautica P. Johnson, Miss Ashley G. Lilley, Ms. Taylor A. Mathis, Mr. Jordon A. Medlin, Ms. D’Ziyah O. Rainey, Mr. Anthony Ramirez-Bolanos, Mr. Michael A. Reyes, Mr. Liam T. Sanchez, Ms. Arie’anah L. Sanders, Ms. Miley A. Thompson, Mr. Alexander Trejo-Martinez, and Ms. Yahir Zuniga Garcia, all of Henderson;
Ms. Caitlin B. Howard of Kittrell;
Ms. Samya N. Eaton, Ms. Jazelle A. Marshall, Ms. Nancy Moxthe-Castro, and Ms. Madaline R. Nieto, all of Louisburg;
Ms. Katelyn D. Mota of Manson;
Miss Christina L. Henderson and Ms. Emily B. Moseley, both of Norlina;
Ms. Rana G. Alsaidi, Ms. Breonna Bullock, Ms. Addyson G. Faucette, Mr. Hezekiah J. Harley, Ms. Lilly T. Hunt, Ms. Makayla I. Jennings, Ms. Genevieve C. Keigley, Ms. Kimberly Madrigal Mondrago, Ms. Summer R. Marable, and Ms. Allison G. Martinez Ramirez, all of Oxford;
Ms. Anet Govea-Mayo of Stem;
Ms. Macy A. George of Wake Forest;
Ms. Anahi Nunez Ramirez of Warrenton;
Ms. Bella C. Johnson of Youngsville;
Ms. Madilyn R. Fowler and Mr. Luke N. Tripp, both of Zebulon.
Associate in Science:
Ms. Susannah R. Hall, Mr. Gavin D. Lister, Ms. Nicole M. Mitchell, and Mr. Nicholas P. Strickland, all of Creedmoor;
Miss Adrianne Ces V. Aguilar, Mr. Logan T. Allen, Mr. Camden H. Fields, Mr. Elijah M. Little, Mr. Jayden B. O’Brien, Ms. Bre’niyah D. Purnell, and Mr. Darius L. Slankard, all of Franklinton;
Mr. Edwin Cardenas, Miss Emily C. Dail, Ms. Dominique A. Dawson, Mr. Logan S. Ellis, Mr. Emanuel R. Gutierrez, Mr. Joshua B. Harrell, Ms. Laney S. Renn, and Ms. Jayana R. Stewart, all of Henderson;
Ms. Priscah S. Jean of Louisburg;
Mr. John N. Newbern, Ms. Annah G. Newman, Ms. Leslie P. Quintana, and Sarah E. Ranes, all of Oxford;
Ms. Chloe N. Hightower of Spring Hope;
Mr. David D. Perry III of Warrenton;
Mr. Andrew T. Duffield of Wendell;
Mr. Steven J. Albrecht and Miss Gabriela G. Zuluaga Rojas, both of Youngsville.
Automotive Systems Technology Diploma:
Mr. Payton R. Heath of Henderson.
Biotechnology:
Mr. Timothy K. Young of Warrenton.
Business Administration:
Ms. Savannah L. Brogden of Fort Hood;
Mr. Devin W. Blalock and Mr. Austin B. May, both of Franklinton;
Ms. Sheila N. McKnight, Mr. Julian M. Pahl, Mr. Christian A. Rose, Mr. Antony Sanchez Alejo, and Ms. Desmona V. Thorpe, all of Henderson;
Mr. Cody D. Renn and Mr. Kasey C. Torres, both of Oxford;
Ms. Darian J. Yates of Stem;
Mr. Jayshawn D. Powell of Warrenton;
Mrs. Regina D. Jessup of Zebulon.
College Transfer Pathway:
John M. Deal of Clarksville;
Ms. Alondra Serafin-Morales and Mr. Peyton L. Williams, both of Creedmoor;
Mr. Tanner L. Abbott, Mr. Chase R. Champion, Ms. Lilly M. Hicks, Ms. Karsyn E. Morton, Ms. Julieta Villa Gallardo, and Ms. Laci J. Wade, all of Henderson;
Ms. Addison Gillespie and Mr. Christian L. Smith, both of Kittrell;
Ms. Rosalie V. May of Louisburg;
Ms. Sage E. Beck, Mr. Carsten J. Doby, Mr. Grant A. Ellington, Ms. Jazmine R. Henderson, Ms. Addison C. Hoyle, Mr. Joshua N. Jones, Ms. Emma J. Matthews, Mr. Bryson C. Preddy, Mr. Damien Smith, Mr. Parker J. Wright, and Mr. Weston B. Yount, all of Oxford;
Mr. Elijah P. Esslinger and Mary C. Spann, both of Wake Forest;
Mr. Ian S. Watson of Warrenton.
Cosmetology:
Ms. Amber H. Rose of Franklinton;
Ms. Essence Z. Baker and Ms. Julianna E. Stafford, both of Henderson;
Ms. Hannah N. Witt of Middlesex;
Ms. Josephine M. Wiegersma of Stem;
Ms. Shanna A. Jones of Warrenton.
Criminal Justice Technology:
Mr. Jacob W. Starling of Franklinton;
Mr. Larry J. Pittman and Ms. Janiyah Williams, both of Henderson,
Culinary Arts:
Ms. Kira J. Alston of Henderson.
Early Childhood Education:
Ms. Stephanie N. Duke and Ms. Milca S. Santillan, both of Creedmoor;
Ms. Emilie L. Burgess and Ms. Baylee A. Fowler, both of Henderson;
Ms. Megan M. Butler and Ms. Diamond A. Smith, both of Louisburg.
Early Childhood Education Diploma:
Ms. Brielle G. Glasgow of Oxford.
Early Childhood Education – Local:
Ms. Latoya D. Reed of Stovall.
Electrical System Technology:
Mr. Daniel C. Ayscue and Mr. Gage B. Hobgood, both of Henderson.
General Science AGE Degree:
Ms. Sofia Y. Corona-Leco of Butner;
Ms. Brittany S. Fogg, Ms. Khadijah M. Hardy, and Ms. Shatory N. Yarborough, all of Franklinton;
Miss Mylae K. Ayscue, Ms. Deneequa K. Cummings, Ms. Maegan L. Faulkner, Ms. Perri Ford, Mr. Dashawn Harper, Ms. Monserratt Perdomo, Ms. Callie Perkinson, Ms. Haleigh L. Stegall, and Ms. Addison C. Wilkins, all of Henderson;
Ms. Christine B. Omwenga of Louisburg;
Mr. Jacob B. Reese of Manson;
Ms. Elena J. Martinez and Ms. Paula L. Vazquez, both of Oxford;
Ms. Syren Salhani of Raleigh;
Ms. Yenifer A. Alfaro Benitez of Wendell;
Mr. Job J. Martin and Ms. Tahkihya S. Webb, both of Youngsville.
Human Services Technology – General:
Ms. Irish A. White of Creedmoor;
Ms. Armani D. Robertson of Henderson;
Ms. Dateja C. Hawley of Manson;
Ms. Felicia Harris of Raleigh.
Human Services Technology – Addiction & Recovery:
Ms. Tasha Prophet of Henderson.
Information Technology:
Mr. Dom Mikel A. Reyes and Mr. Donald W. Weaver Jr., both of Creedmoor;
Mr. Spencer A. Merrett of Durham;
Ms. Leigh E. Matthews of Henderson;
Ms. Tamara M. Brubaker of Louisburg.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology:
Mr. Robert O. Howard of Butner;
Mr. Owen B. Hixson of Creedmoor;
Mr. Darien J. Harris and Mr. Justin C. Hernandez, both of Henderson.
Medical Assisting Diploma:
Ms. Asmaa Kassim of Oxford.
Medical Office Administration:
Ms. Amy W. Roghelia of Creedmoor;
Ms. Neshaunda Burton of Durham;
Ms. Divya H. Patel of Oxford.
Medical Office Administration – General Track:
Ms. Na’kiyjah Terry of Henderson;
Ms. Jailai A. Alston of Manson.
Office Management:
Ms. Natasha A. Berned and Miss Miranda D. Champion, both of Henderson;
Ms. Dylan S. Harrison of Youngsville.
Public Safety Administration:
Mr. Sam M. Coleman of Spring Hope.
Radiography:
Ms. Kacey E. Katz of Butner;
Ms. Mauren V. Echeverry of Franklinton;
Ms. Abby L. Green of Oxford;
Ms. Jayla S. Warr of Raleigh;
Ms. Skylar M. Oldham of Rougemont;
Ms. Mariah E. Willemarck of Roxboro;
Ms. Ashley M. Sok of Youngsville.
Teacher Preparation:
Ms. Gwyneshia L. Green and Pearla M. Tabor, both of Henderson;
Ms. Ashley N. Hopkins of Kittrell;
Ms. Jenny T. Pace of Louisburg.
Technical Special Student:
Mr. Kenneth M. Carvajal of Creedmoor.
Welding Technology:
Mr. Nathaniel J. Pulley of Franklinton;
Mr. D’Markus B. Champion and Mr. Isaias M. Rodriguez, both of Henderson;
Mr. Jabari N. Hunter of Kittrell;
Mr. Caleb B. Watkins of Oxford;
Mr. Kevin Cabrera Madrigal of Stem;
Mr. Elijah J. Martus of Wake Forest.
