Celebrating Local Achievements: TSTC West Texas Campuses Honor Graduates at Spring 2024 Commencement

On April 26, 2024, eighty students from Texas State Technical College (TSTC) were honored at their Spring 2024 Commencement at the Abilene Convention Center. These students, from TSTC’s West Texas campuses in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, and Sweetwater, received Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates of completion. This event celebrated their educational achievements and marked a transition into their professional careers.

Andy Weaver, the provost of TSTC’s West Texas campuses, spoke to the graduates, commending their efforts and the comprehensive training they received. He encouraged them to apply their skills effectively in their future careers.

Logan Crow, one of the graduates, earned a certificate in Aircraft Airframe Technology. He expressed his eagerness to start his career in aviation mechanics. Linnea Elmore, who also graduated, received a certificate in Digital Media Design. As a dual enrollment student from Roscoe Collegiate High School, she is also preparing for her high school graduation.

In addition to the main ceremony, TSTC held special ceremonies for the LVN to RN Transition Nursing program and the Emergency Medical Services program. These included a pinning ceremony for nursing graduates and the presentation of EMT coins for emergency medical technician graduates, symbolizing their readiness for professional service.

Benita Sparrow, a nursing graduate, humorously shared the challenges of the accelerated program. Hunter Spohn, an EMT graduate, discussed the demanding nature of emergency services work and the personal and professional growth he experienced.

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