Northeastern Technical College (NETC) held their annual spring commencement at the college’s Cheraw campus on May 15. During the ceremony 176 graduates from Marlboro, Dillon, and Chesterfield Counties were recognized for earning certificates, diplomas, and/or degrees completed in Spring 2025.
Dr. Natasha Williams, DNP, NP-C Family Nurse Practitioner and owner of Williams Health & Wellness Clinic of Cheraw was the keynote speaker for commencement, during which she talked about her own story, encouraging graduates to stand on their own truth and to do what it takes to move forward and succeed.
“I understand what it took to get here. I understand the tenacity it takes to make it this far,” said Williams. “You don’t get this far by being weak. Stand proudly in front of those who supported you and even those nay-sayers who thought you couldn’t do it.”
Williams encouraged students to take a moment to reflect on themselves, to look in the mirror and understand what it is that makes them unique and special. She reminded the graduates that they will continue to grow and to always remember where they came from.
“Remember where you came from, but always keep your eyes ahead towards where you are going,” she said. “If you feel like you are lacking, ask yourself what you have inside yourself right now that you can use to move forward and succeed.”
The following is a list of NETC graduates who were recognized and awarded degrees, certificates, or diplomas on May 15. The list is sorted by student’s hometown, last name, and the degree, diploma, and/or certification(s) received.
Bennettsville:
Kadie A. Aubrie- Associate in Science; Jamison K. Bethea- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Latyseau Boatwright- Associate in Science; Tondra L. Bradford- Massage Therapy Certificate; Tamela Tameika Brown- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Rayshawn M. Camlin- Associate in Science; Alyssa A. Chapman- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Lukas Chavis- University Studies Transfer Certificate; Nyla Clinton- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Taeisha Imani Coit- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Charmaneta S. Covington- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Tony Lee Dewitt- Early Care and Education Business Certificate; Stephanie B. Easterling- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration- Accounting Specialty; Chelsey L. Haire- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Courtney Hicks- Accounting Clerk Certificate; Mia Hodge- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Terilynn Holmes- Associate in Science; Aaliyah Shawnt’e Hope- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Linda Ivery- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Courtney J Jackson- Massage Therapy Certificate; Jaleisha D. Johnson- Associate in Science; Kasilyn K. Loyd- Commercial Transportation Certificate; Diamond Yaz’Mae MacK- Massage Therapy Certificate; Kimberly R. McCall- Commercial Transportation Certificate; Lisa M. McCollough- Business Sciences Certificate; Maquelle McCollough- Business Sciences Certificate; Brittney M. McLaurin- Associate in Science;
Simiya McQueen- University Studies Transfer Certificate; Andrea E. McRae- Associate in Applied Science Early Care and Education; Trayvon McRae- Commercial Transportation Certificate; Jovonte’ Maurice Norman- Commercial Transportation Certificate; Ty’kia D. Parker- Associate in Science; Ty’leah Parker Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Jahona R. Reed- Associate in Science; Avia Simmons- Associate in Science; Crystal Simpson-Correction Officer Certificate; Jalysha R. Wilkes- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Cheraw:
Aiden C. Boan- Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Welding; Janaysha J. Brown- Associate in Science; Sintrell A. Brown- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Jennifer D Caulder- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration – Accounting Specialty; Jessica E. Cox- Associate in Science; Sara M. Dixon- Associate in Science; Jennifer E. Driggers- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Jaysa C. Dunn Associate in Science; Tristan English- Welding – ARC Certificate; Terrance Ford- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Alejandro L. Gaston- Associate in Science; Karlie A. Gause- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Tylorie Gilbert- Early Care and Education Certificate; Daniel Goldy- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration; Monta Harrington-Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Hayden E. Hubbard- Massage Therapy Certificate; Staneisha S. Johnson- Criminal Justice Certificate; Anthony R. Leviner- Workforce Science Certificate; Joshua Mitzel- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Tara Michelle Quick- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Kayla Relyea- Associate in Applied Science Early Care and Education; Theresa Rorls- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration – Accounting Specialty; Macy S Sanders- Associate in Applied Science Early Care and Education; Trinatee Scott- Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice; Unique Tyonta Thomas- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Nalannah Tucker- Introduction to Culinary Arts Certificate; Iyonce’ K. Wilson- Associate in Science; Cynthia C. Young- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Chesterfield:
Marah J. Brock- Associate in Science; Dillon Burr- Associate in Science; Temia Chapman- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Khadijah Davis- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Donovan Dows- Associate in Arts; Claralaine Emery- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Hannah Gulledge- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Xander Hamilton- Associate in Science; Alexyss Loflin- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Danielle McLain- Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice; Kaitlen Leigh Campbell- Associate in Science; Amanda N. Rodano- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Carrington Grace Tucker- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Angelia Vincent- Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice; Paige Wharton- Introduction to University Studies Certificate
Clio:
Sa’diayha N. Bostic- Marketing Certificate; Dorrien L. Murphy- Associate in Arts; Princess Victoria Singleton- Introduction to University Studies Certificate
Darlington:
Lakishia Pooler- Introduction to University Studies Certificate
Dillon:
Jamiya Alford-Associate in Arts; Alyssa Allen- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Candace D. Ayres- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Cameron X. Brown- Introduction to Culinary Arts Certificate; Mariah Campbell- University Studies Transfer Certificate; Gabriel C. Casey- Associate in Science; Tiara Collins- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Jamie L. Davis- Associate in Science; Antwan Drawhorn- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Jaron Ford- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Vanessa Gaddy- Health Sciences Certificate; Cierra Grice- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Tiffany Ivey-Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Joy Jacobs- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Larissa M. Lytch- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Kiasia McLead-Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Jasmine J. McLellan- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Cameron McRoy- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Erika Morales- Associate in Science; Gift Neitende- Associate in Science; Larry Simms II- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Alexis Ullah Tart- Health Sciences Certificate; Shirea Semese Whittington- Health Sciences Certificate; India Wright- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate
Effingham:
Chastin Shabrie Chandler- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Tawanda M. Singletary-Massage Therapy Certificate
Florence:
Cherisse R. Chappelle – Associate in Science; Roddrick Mitchell- Commercial Transportation Certificate
Hamer:
Valeria Aranda Silva- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Ryan Carter- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Jazmyne McCall- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate
Hartsville:
Chandler Campbell- Maintenance Apprenticeship Certificate; Alaysha D. Commander- Associate in Arts; Jessica A. Corizzo- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Roneka Dawson- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Kyleigh Hendrix- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Aiden J. Hughes- Associate in Science; Katherine V. Langley-Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration; Brenda E. Stogner- Massage Therapy Certificate; Kaleigh D. Thompson- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Jefferson:
Isaiah D. Bracey- Workforce Science Certificate; Gavin Grant- Welding – ARC Certificate; Tamara Kersey- Introduction to University Studies Certificate
Lake View:
Jamaiya Drake Criminal Justice Certificate; Gloria N. McLellan- Associate in Science
Latta:
Christopher Herman- Commercial Transportation Certificate; Bobbie Marie Caulder/Norton-Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate
Marion:
Belva Abrams- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Robert Herlong-University Studies Transfer Certificate; Lexus D’Ana Jewel Reaves- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Zhacarie Rowell- Commercial Transportation Certificate; Hunter Stevens- Commercial Transportation Certificate
McBee:
Emilee Allison- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Emma Andrews Associate in Science; Hunter Gainey- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Chelsey Alexandria Hunter- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Sydney Watkins- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration; Kimberly Vionne Ponds- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Diamond Wright- Commercial Transportation Certificate
McColl:
Renee McGill- Associate in Applied Science Early Care and Education
Mt. Croghan:
Nicole M. Blakeney-Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Rochelle D. Michael- Early Care and Education Business Certificate
Mt. Gilead:
Brandie L. Brock- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Mt. Croghan:
Keona M. Lotharp- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration; Michelle H. Tucker- Massage Therapy Certificate
Mullins:
Zoey Hunt- Associate in Science
Nichols:
Brianna Cheyenne Campbell- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Shyanne Hunt-Associate in Science
Pageland:
Alexandria Cato- Nursing Assisting and Phlebotomy Certificate; Anaiyah Summer Lockhart-Associate in Science; Antwon Miller- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration – Accounting Specialty; Daniel Pittman- Welding – ARC Certificate; Kadeisha Seegars-Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Jacoby Thomas-Workforce Science Certificate; Hailey M. Vaughn- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Patrick:
Christian S. Brigman- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing; Maria Dixon- Workforce Science Certificate; Raegan Griggs- University Studies Transfer Certificate; Melissa Moore-Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Austin TynerMaintenance Apprenticeship Certificate
Polkton:
Leah Bliss- Introduction to University Studies Certificate
Ruby:
Brianna Gullege- Welding – MIG Certificate; David Ashley Hill, Jr.-Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration; Miguel Sanchez- Associate in Science
Sellers:
Heather A. Anderson- Associate in Science; Sara-Elizabeth George- Introduction to University Studies Certificate; Brooklyn S. Summerford- Associate in Science
Society Hill:
Lillian G. Beasley- Associate in Science; Renika B. Pendergrass- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Wallace:
Lottie E. Best- Associate in Science; Sarah R. Polson- Associate in Science; Amber N. Robertson- Massage Therapy Certificate
