Student speaker Trevor Boyle, a graduate of the Associate Degree in Nursing program, speaks during commencement.
Blackhawk Technical College celebrated its newest graduates on Tuesday evening during a commencement ceremony in the Conference Center at the Beloit-Janesville Campus.
A total of 87 credentials were awarded to the December graduates, including associate degrees, diplomas and certifications.
The ceremony featured student speaker Trevor Boyle, a graduate of the Associate Degree in Nursing program, who shared his reflections on the transformative journey of education at Blackhawk.
“When we first walked through these doors, we were filled with anticipation, eager to make new friends, to learn new things, and to carve our own paths,” Boyle said. “Along the way, we encountered challenges, some big and small, but each one shaped us into who we are today. We learned the importance of resilience, the power of collaboration, and the value of persistence.”
Boyle also expressed gratitude to Blackhawk’s faculty.
“You have given us more than just knowledge. You've given us the tools to navigate the world and make a difference,” he said.
Patty Aronson, a Nursing instructor and the 2024 Faculty of the Year, also spoke.
“Life will continue to challenge you. But remember you made a decision to go to school to better yourself and you did it,” said Aronson, who also is a co-advisor to the Student Nurses Association.
Congratulations to all of Blackhawk’s graduates!
ACCOUNTING – Associate Degree
Angel M. Duval
Baylie A. Wickingson*
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT – One-Year Technical Diploma
Danielle D. La Reau
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL – Associate Degree
Deanna Lette*
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS – Associate Degree
Chloe N. Fuchs
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – Associate Degree
Courtney J. Knox
Anna M. Payson+ *
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY – Associate Degree
Alexander D. Flesch
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN – Two-Year Technical Diploma
Justin M. Johnson
Adam R. Niedermeier
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – Associate Degree
Bryce W. Biba
Christine A. Bucsanyi
Ashley S. Ritchey
Cynthia Rodriguez
Emely Vargas
CHILD CARE SERVICES – Technical Diploma
Sarah J. Hemerley
CNC TECHNICIAN – Technical Diploma
Lucas A. Massei*
Alex Stevenson*
COMPUTER SERVICE TECHNICIAN - Technical Diploma
Juan A. Casas*
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES – Associate Degree
Kylie A. Bruner
Morgan C. McAllister
Tyler Strickfaden*
DIGITAL MARKETING – Associate Degree
Chawndell L. Hulon*
Leigh Pierce*
Bekka Reffett
Irving S. Romero Villar
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – Associate Degree
Elianna Moreno
Sierra K. Sherman
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN – Associate Degree
Cole R. Jordan
HUMAN RESOURCES – Associate Degree
Amanda C. Gilbertson
Yolanda M. Robertson*
Arberesha Saliu
HUMAN SERVICES – Associate Degree
Crystal J. Brown*
Alexandria L. Gambrel
Sarai James
Hannah J. Mellem
HVAC/R – Associate Degree
Harminder S. Bhatoya*
Brandon C. Wassing
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Two-Year Technical Diploma
Ismael Cruz
Charteshe T. Griffin
Daniel Lopez-Martinez
IT - NETWORK SPECIALIST – Associate Degree
Jeremiah E. Bales*
Samuel H. Tews*
Gavin T. Tobin
IT - WEB SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Associate Degree
Jessie Nightengale*
Bekka Reffett*
Caleb J. Rossetti
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE CODER - Associate Degree
Ashley K. Mahan*
Rylee Richard
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST – Associate Degree
Denise Picicci*
MEDICAL ASSISTANT – One-Year Technical Diploma
Trisha Butts
Christina L. Elliott
Kathleen N. Jeffers
NURSING – Associate Degree
Mariah Broge*
Heather Butler*
Rebecca Cahill
Taqwona S. Caldwell
Dakhia S. Crawford*
Trevor R. Crawford Boyle
Brittany N. Dahle
Shelby A. Davis
Robert C. DeLong*
Ashlie E. Doolan
Emilie Dray
Michael S. Duran
Garrett J. Fisher*
Rachel J. Hagen
Charisse D. Johnson*
Samantha J. Laube*
Angela Mathews-Bounds
Lisa R. Mayo*
Yazmine S. Mccrimmon
Lasonya L. Monroe
Nicole Neelans*
Linda A. Nunley*
Katelynn J. Payne*
Sadie Perkins
Jennifer Rackow
Amanda A. Ritter
Melinda S. Sawall
Morgan K. Turner
Emma H. Wanless
Meghan E. Woolsey
PARAMEDIC TECHNICIAN – Associate Degree
Phil A. Ferrera+
SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION – Technical Diploma
Katelyn D. Kufahl*
WELDING – One-Year Technical Diploma
Kaden J. Fluckiger*
Thomas Hawkins*
Mekila Lindner
*Honor Cord Recipient (3.5 or Higher Program GPA)
+ Veteran