LCCC Congratulates Students that Graduated in May 2026
Schnecksville, Pa., June 5, 2026 – Lehigh Carbon Community College held its 59th annual Commencement Ceremony on Monday, May 18, at the PPL Center in downtown Allentown. Commencement recognized all students who have earned associate degrees, certificates or diplomas from December 2025, May 2026 and anticipated for August 2026.
LCCC president Dr. Ann D. Bieber presided over the ceremonies. Chair of the LCCC Board of Trustees Sam DeFrank offered the welcome.
Brittani Emilia Bedoya was selected as this year’s student speaker. Originally from Philadelphia and now residing in Easton, Bedoya earned her Associate in Science in Health Science at LCCC, where she balanced the responsibilities of family life and being a full-time student. This fall, she will begin the St. Luke’s Nursing program as she works toward becoming a registered nurse.
Shanice Nia Clarke was selected as this year’s soloist, performing both the National Anthem and the college’s Alma Mater. Clarke lives in Nazareth and currently serves her community as a licensed practical nurse at a local rehabilitation center. While at LCCC, she earned her Associate in Applied Science in Registered Nursing and plans to begin her career at Tower Health Hospital.
The Students of the Year, selected annually by the LCCC Faculty Association, were announced during the ceremony. Tyler Turoczy was selected as the Student of the Year. Turoczy studied computer science at LCCC and became involved in a variety of campus life leadership positions, including serving as Finance Chair for the Student Government Association and the Vice President for LCCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and plans to attend Bucknell University in the fall. The Early College Student of the Year is Brianna Abbott. She graduated from LCCC with an associate degree and from Catasauqua High School as valedictorian. While at LCCC, Abbott discovered a love for STEM, which she plans to continue to foster by majoring in mathematics at Cedar Crest College this fall.
The following individuals received academic awards:
2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team – Katheryn Hopkins, Tyler Turoczy
Student Government Association Commencement Speaker Award – Brittani Bedoya
Student Government Association Commencement Soloist Award – Shanice Clarke
Associate Degree in Nursing, Faculty Recognition Award – Brandi Kuzior
Climax Goulder Bealine Award – Brian Heim
Computer Science Faculty Recognition Awards – Devin Fort, Alex Steigerwalt
Country Doctor Veterinary Hospital Award – Tyler Maxsim
Distinction in Psychology Award – Robert Cairns
Distinction in Science Award – Anya Shorten
Jennifer L. Snyder Memorial Veterinary Tech Scholarship – Danielle Profita, Julie Sizer
Lehigh County Chapter of American Association of Medical Assistant Award – Wilma Rivera
Lehigh County Medical Society Awards – Jennifer Morales, Maylin Torres
Martin Bryer Mathematics Achievement Award – Tyler Turoczy
Philip Fahy Memorial Award – Anthony Roque
Professor Elizabeth (Bette) Hummer Memorial Award – Arianne Roberts
Professor William L.F. and Mary Joan Schmel Political Science Organization Award – Maalik Naiem
Rosemary Kradel Mathematics Achievement Award – Tommy Le
Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania LCCC Chapter Award – Shemeara Browno
Teacher Education Student Association Scholarship – Brynn Morgan
Graduates (pending verification of academic record) are below. Students that graduated with honors are noted.
* Indicates student graduated Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.5 – 3.75.
** Indicates student graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.75 – 3.95.
*** Indicates student graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.95 – 4.0.
Albrightsville: Shanise Nicholas*.
Alburtis: Alyssa Brennan, Oliver Girven**, Olivia Gregory**, Amanda Knappenberger, Lisa Reinert, Lisa Vella, Matthew Volquez*.
Allentown: Elias Abdouche, Michael Alkhoury, Rolette Alleyne, Cheyenne Amick, Omolara Amoo**, Porsha Antich, Yohanna Arias Rodriguez, Amara Barker*, Thian Bik, Kali Borger, Dakota Brinker*, Brandy Chanel Brito Perez, Shemeara Browno, Mirelis Caban, Jaret Castro, Carol Chabla, Felix Civil, Jr.*, Tonantzin Colin Rosales, Ashley Colon, Alondra Cortes, Raquel Cortorreal Torres*, Sara Craft, Janiah Cruz*, Chase Dawson, Anthony DeVicaris**, Jerry Dejesus***, Jewel Dennis**, Jared Diaz**, Devon Drew, Abdelali Elhissen, Dyana Felipe, Lorilee Fernandez, Kellie Fischl, Orlando Forniel, Stefanie Freer, Rachel Fridinger, Ashley Fuentes, Ilianna Garcia, Megan Gizinski*, Karen Gooch, Jayna Guelho, Yameli Guerrero Paulino, Kelcie Henry, Evan Hobart, Rory Huang, Teanna Hunsicker*, An Huynh*, Naomi Kim, William Korn***, Logan Lambert, Meilin Lazarde*, Tommy Le, Edgardo Lever, Rottana Ly, Patrick Marcotte, Jaiden Matos, Hamzah, Mirza, Gerald Mokom, Alezza Molina, Jessica Molina, Brynn Morgan***, Kenneth Moyer, Katherine Munoz Fajardo, Maalik Naiem, Ethan Norris, Nalleyn Nunez, Madeleine Ocana, Ashley Ocasio, Bryiah Ogola*, Nieves Paca Oropeza**, Krina Patel, Rut Paulino Gonzalez, Kimberly Pfingstl*, Emely Pinto Castillo, Crystal Pires, Elijah Raad, Jakiya Richards, Edyson Richiez, Arianne Roberts**, Francelis Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Talayah Romain, Bridget Romascavage, Anthony Roque, Dorothy Salako, Maria Salgado, Sr., Marilyn Santiago, Camille Santiago-Riddick, Calli Schmitt, Omar Serrano, Mark Smith, Jr., Olivia Smith, Eric Staats* Tiffany Steltzman, Jhelenny Tavares Mateo, Ana Taylor**, Ellie Taylor**, Josephine Taylor, Samantha Techentin, Calnisha Thomas*, Shadeeza Thomas**, Anthony To**, Stephanie Torres-Torres, Michael Trilli, Elvin Uruchima, Paola Valdez, Allison Vega Ruiz, Ashlynn Villanueva, Max Waddell, Alexis White, Mia Wiltraut, Jacob Wright, Amir Ysa, Shaker Ziadeh.
Andreas: Tyler Haskins.
Auburn: Brandi Kuzior***.
Bangor: Serena Birchett**, Danielle Jones*.
Barnesville: Jessica Mormando*.
Bath: Georgianna Houck Nolf*.
Beaver Meadows: Laura Paulshock.
Bethlehem: Yamina Caraballo, Amy Castellano**, Joan Kneas, Daniel Lynn, Idamarie Mendez, Jonathan Quiroz*, Megan Shannon, Mallory Wood.
Bowmanstown: Josephine White.
Breinigsville: Tanisha Augustin, Anthony Beidler, Emmanuel Bonnaire Fils**, Matthew Castro, Ravens Garcon, Nicholas Hetman, Amelia Kupis, Alfonso Leon*, Jessica Monroy***, Nacisha Only, Kiahnilee Reed*, Mya Riddick, Dilpreet Singh**, Jade Tejada*, Keira Tominaj.
Catasauqua: Trisha Bloszinsky*, Hannah Card**, Gavin Dollar, Delaine Popa Nina**, Melissa Sanchez, David Sokolofski.
Center Valley: Ryan Martonik, Kayla Myers**, Liam Weber.
Coaldale: Kaidence Krapf**.
Coopersburg: Owen Blackwood, Joseph Cullen***, Nathan Dancho, Mary Edgar, Hareem Hashmi, Edward Krnican, Alix Norton*, Loukas Tatasciore*, John Tiers***.
Coplay: Charlotte Haines, Alexis Masino, Madeline Rivera**, Elene Tsiteladze*.
Danielsville: Angelique Whitney.
Donaldson: Julie Poponiak.
East Greenville: Robert Cairns, Jr.***.
East Stroudsburg: Tiffany White.
Easton: BAsia Cherry, Ariana Jean-Louis, Johanne Moise, Jayden Mustapha.
Emmaus: Kyle Borinsky, Athena Bortz, Kenneth Brown III**, Benjamin Carter, Jena Corvino, Miles Dulina**, Nyah Emilio***, Kenyell Green, Laura Guevara Quintero, James Harada*, Cora-Li Moyer**, Kaitlin Seem, Lauren Strzelecki, Dominick Sutherland, Madeline Taylor, Carlee Wagner.
Fogelsville: Phoebe Brobst, Ophel Joseph, Kaitlyn Maxwell.
Fountain Hill: Joshua Miller.
Freeland: Sarah Tihansky.
Freemansburg: Ashley Donner.
Germansville: Elijah Behler**, Chase Bortz, Noah Chandler*, Isaac Frey*, Emily Johnson.
Gilbertsville: Cayley Minner***.
Harrisburg: Beatrice Shipi.
Hellertown: Morris Owusu.
Jim Thorpe: Mazie Edwards, Emily Highland, Ashley Hill*, Madison Hill*, Phoenix Kalavoda, Alexa Martin, Avery Taylor*.
Kempton: Christine Dietrich*, Daulton Heintzelman, Lisa Webster.
Kunkletown: Felicia Steigerwalt.
Lake Ariel: Marie Beatty***.
Lansford: Juliana Gjoca, Brittany Meadows**.
Laurys Station: Anne Langan**.
Lehigh Acres: Kayry Reyes*.
Lehighton: Lilianna Caruso, Shane Hughes*, Christopher Jensen, Danielle Mertz*, Beth Mesko***, Lauren Minnich*, Destany Redmond, Anya Shorten***, Gary Snyder, Jr.***, Alisha Stelling Melissa Strohl, Beth Walker.
Long Pond: Anton Parke.
Macungie: Elizabeth Berean, Jake Campion, Aurora Cardillo*, Grant Floramo**, Alex George**, David Johnson, Anna Kharebova*, Anthony Masters, Jessica Merrill, Ashley Nicolini, Leah Nosek, Andrew Perez, Brittany Swartwood, Paige Trumbauer**, Tyler Turoczy***.
Mary D: Destini Denning, Chloe Englert.
Mertztown: Ava Rue Bortz*.
Mountain Top: Allyson Sodrosky***.
Nazareth: Shanice Clarke, Rebecca Francis.
Nesquehoning: Veronica Beirne, Cara Highfield, Kamryne Smith.
New Ringgold: Raquel Diprosperis, Brian Heim**, Michael Shlanta.
New Tripoli: Sinjin Cavosi***, Mikaela Dorney, Nicholas Prudente*, Kendra Rooney*, Alec Sewald**.
Newmanstown: Rebecca Gehman.
Northampton: Zackary Cesanek*, Timothy Csanadi*, Lauren Erie, Iris Redondo Ponce*, Cullen Stranahan, Sonalis Villegas Vives.
Orefield: Analesa Continenza, Sully Kutish, Karla Rivera*, Paul Stillittano, Edward Zobel, Jr.
Orwigsburg: Brooklyn Knoblauch***.
Palmerton: KateLynn Brotzman, Cheyenne Dawson, Sydney Geist, Amanda Knappenberger, Aidan McCarty, Brenda Rivera, Gwen Shellhammer, Tyler Shollenberger**.
Perkasie: Devin Fort***.
Pipersville: Dakota Platt.
Portsmouth: Valerie Elsi Sierra.
Pottsville: Lena Alexander*, Nataly De Los Santos, Kimberly Generella, Katie Guzman, Brynn Krasinsky, Kyra Lawson***.
Quakertown: Maya Kineen**.
Reading: Francisco Cruz*.
Sanatoga: Kamilia Aguila*.
Saylorsburg: Shelby Loucks**.
Schnecksville: Sandra Collison, Chelsea Crable*, Manh Tuan Do, Tatiana Goulbourne, Katheryn Hopkins***, Emily Mohr, Miche Peters.
Schuylkill Haven: Nigel Kuzanga, Fabian Mills.
Slatington: Kaiden Dos Santos, Diego Fenstermaker, Matthew Herbold, Matthew Rissmiller, Aicha Salih**, Adisin Tuggle.
Tamaqua: Ava Agosti, Luis Ayala, Kevin Bazan*, Lydia Bolles, Sarah Coccio, Kayla Hartwell*, Sara Hess, Matthew Jones*, Abigail Kistler*, Morgan Koch, Graycee Kovalchick**, Samantha Letkowski**, Sienna McGeehan, Livia Miller**, Ella Morrison*, Courtney Nunemacher, Alex Steigerwalt**, Katherine Vargas, Jasiah Volkerts, Lauren Weideman*, Brianna York*, Elizabeth Young.
Trexlertown: Sri Harshini Suresh**.
Tuscarora: Taylor Wargo, Brittany Zukosky*.
Walnutport: Madison Spadt***, Jennifer Wilt.
Wayne: Alyssa Arndt**.
Weatherly: Rhiannon Dempsey, Kayla Jones.
Weissport: Monique Velez.
Wescosville: Amy Geiger**.
Whitehall: Jeremy Bautista, Thamar Cadet, Wanda Difo Calderon, Violeta Guerrero*, Steven Hanson**, Kjirsten Hess*, Konstanse Hess, Jacey Horvath, Hiba Matar***, Iyahla Mathews, Aisha Michaud, Shateria Moore, Musa Muftau-Lediju, Chase Newhard, Olajumoke Ogunmola, Brenna Pangaio, Jacob Pieringer*, Cindy Reyes**, Matthew Seyfried, Manseob Sin**, Rande Wakim, Kaitlynn Wied, Ismarie Zuniga*.
Other: Teresa Angira-Stephens, Haley Kuehner**.
Photos of LCCC’s Commencement can be viewed on our Flickr account.
