Spring 2026 Student Awards
Apr 17, 2026
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Rockingham Community College recognized dozens of students on April 20 during the 2025-2026 Student Awards ceremony. The following awards were presented:
Division of Arts and Sciences
Caleigh Griffith – Academic Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Griffin Hardy – Outstanding Associate in Arts Graduate
Gwendolyn Goad – Outstanding Early College Associate in Arts Graduate
Weston Wells – Outstanding Associate in Science Graduate
Angela Orozco-Guillen – Outstanding Early College Associate in Science Graduate
November Gorrell – Outstanding Associate in Fine Arts Graduate
Abigail Talbert – Outstanding Student in Humanities
Jenna Spencer – Outstanding Student in Literature
Madelynn Visaya – Outstanding Student in Mathematics
Ta’liya Hollimon – Outstanding Student in Natural Sciences
Addison Darnell – Outstanding Student in Social Sciences
Josie Williams – Outstanding Student in Business Administration
Jerrie Michele Wagner – Outstanding Student in Accounting & Finance
Christie Slade-Saunders – Outstanding Student in Medical Office Administration
Samantha Cavalier – Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice Technology
Division of Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies
Jerry Lowe – Associate Degree Nursing Student Caring Award
Laura Palmer – Associate Degree Nursing Student Rising Star Award
Adeyemi Ajibade – Associate Degree Nursing Student Caring Award (LPN to ADN)
Donna Michelle Cass – Associate Degree Nursing Perseverance Award (LPN to ADN)
Angeles Serrano – Practical Nursing Caring Award
Diamond Daye – Practical Nursing Perseverance Award
Kadriane Slade – Outstanding Student in Respiratory Therapy
Mackenzie Yontz – Outstanding Student in Surgical Technology
Division of Workforce Development
Hayden Pinnix – Outstanding Student in Manufacturing Technology
Alex Ferris – Outstanding Student in Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Claudia Martinez – Outstanding Student in Cosmetology
Division of Student Development/Student Life
RaRa Turner – Art Club Award
Reagan Riddle – Business Technologies Club Award
Silas Kennedy – Outstanding Male Student-Athlete Award
NC Community College System Recognitions
Elle Liberty – Dallas Herring Achievement Award NCCCS Nominee
Christopher Lytle – Gov. Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award NCCCS Nominee
Jessica Smith – Academic Excellence Award NCCCS Nominee
All-USA/Coca-Cola Academic Team Nominations Awards
Christian Yamaguchi – Transfer Pathway Nominee
Jonathan Guzman – Workforce Pathway Associate in Applied Science Nominee
Lacie Carter – Workforce Pathway Associate in Applied Science Nominee
