WKCTC to Hold Four Commencement Ceremonies May 11–12 Honoring Graduates Across Academic Divisions
West Kentucky Community and Technical College will host four commencement ceremonies May 11–12 at the Clemens Fine Arts Center, celebrating graduates from across its academic divisions. Each ceremony will feature both student and guest speakers.
All ceremonies will be held at the Clemens Fine Arts Center on the WKCTC campus.
Ceremony schedule:
May 11
- 5 p.m. — Applied Technologies Division and the interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
program (Arts and Sciences Division)
- Student speaker: Jeffrey Reeder
- Guest speaker: Lars T. Griggs
- 7 p.m. — Arts and Sciences Division
- Student speaker: Lonnie Peck
- Guest speaker: Crystal Fox
May 12
- 5 p.m. — Health Sciences Division
- Student speaker: Alexander Young
- Guest speaker: Carrie Hopper-Signa
- 7 p.m. — Nursing Ceremony
- Student speaker: Alexander Young
- Guest speaker: Carrie Hopper-Signa
“These ceremonies mark an important milestone for our graduates and their families,” said WKCTC President Dr. Anton Reece. “We look forward to celebrating their hard work, perseverance, and the bright futures ahead.”
Each ceremony will highlight student achievement and the diverse paths graduates have taken to reach this moment.
Reeder, who is earning an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, returned to college with renewed focus, achieving a 4.0 GPA while supporting fellow students as a tutor. Peck, a Fine Arts student, has contributed to campus and community arts initiatives while mentoring peers. Young, a Radiography graduate, overcame personal challenges and now begins a career in healthcare after serving as class president.
Guest speakers bring a range of professional and community experience. Griggs, a first-generation college graduate and CEO of Woodall Roofing & Exteriors, began his academic journey at WKCTC. Fox has spent more than two decades serving families and advocating for mental health and community well-being across western Kentucky. Hopper-Signa, a longtime WKCTC leader and former dean, has played a significant role in both education and downtown Paducah development.
Commencement ceremonies are ticketed events. Graduates have reserved tickets for family and guests. A limited number of additional tickets may be available through the Clemens Fine Arts Center box office if unclaimed. A livestream lounge will also be available in the Student Center, adjacent to the theater, for guests unable to secure tickets.
