Harvey Williams Jr. delivered an inspiring and powerful message to the 2025 graduating class during the Phillips County Commencement Ceremony. Williams emphasized the importance of having a purpose, plan, and persistence— three pillars he encouraged graduates to carry with them beyond their time at PCCUA. He reminded students that while life may bring both challenges and triumphs, there is value in every experience. "There is beauty in both failure and success," he shared, urging graduates to take time to reflect not just on what worked, but why, and to learn from the moments that didn’t go as planned. Williams spoke candidly about resilience, responsibility, and the importance of growing, even in the face of adversity. His words were a call to action, encouraging students to not just dream, but to actively pursue their goals with focus and faith.
The ceremony also honored the achievements of students earning degrees and certificates across a range of programs:
Associate of Arts recipients included:
From Amory, MS: Charleston Wallace
From Anchorage, AK: Williesha Lusane
From Bentonville: Giselle Tyler
From Clarendon: John Spencer-Schiele
From Helena: Joseph Austin, Adam Beith, Maple Edwards, Yvette Gause, Twaineka Thomas
From Lambrook: Cimber Warren
From Lexa: Avis Garner, Nadiya Thomas, Briana Vaughn, Randi Williams
From Marianna: Dyeachia Branscomb
From North Little Rock: Lanahyaa Mitchell
From Poplar Grove: Joshua Caffey
From West Helena: Tarnisha Allen, Ciara Buckner, Alexis Cook, Kourtni Flowers, Molly Johnston, Roman Oliver, Jakerious Smith, Sheniqua Speed, Robrianna Wahls, Marquette Worthy, Jr
Associate of Science recipients included:
From Amory, MS: Charleston Wallace
From Helena: Keisha House, Zechariah Mondy
From Lexa: Erica Bentley, Tyonna Williams
From West Helena: Antwan Moore, Jakerious Smith, Shacrises Zigler
Associate of Applied Science recipients included:
From Clarendon: Shellanda Petty
From Coahoma, MS: Jocelyn Ewings
From Helena: Joseph Austin, Daquan Coleman, Jay’lon Davis, Brianna Jones, Olivia King, Elizabeth Moore, Rachel Troup,
From Holly Grove: Bailey Pickle
From Lexa: Javari Davis, Winter Sorenson
From Marianna: Dyeachia Branscomb, Aisha Bryson, Lance Hendrix, Mycheal Kinard, Aulexis Palmer
From West Helena: Jarvis Banks, Vincent Bell, Stephan Billingsley, Kelsey Brown, Stephanie Brown, Joshua Bryant, Damien Burkins, Jaaliyah Hankins, Lanisha Harvey, Artic Henderson, Sametrious Jones, Taylor Loveless, Tabatha Murry, Leette Perry, Addison Pryor, Christian Redmon, DeVita Redmon, Taylor Smith, Jevon Speed, Aubrey Tyler
Students receiving Technical Certificates were:
From Conway: Andria Bush
From DeWitt: Heidi Glidewell, Rebekah Maier
From Elaine: Skyler Self
From Helena: A’mariya Campbell, Brooklyn Davis, Jameria Johnson, Brianna Jones, Caylin Jones, Aryel Larry, KaiLonnie Mitchell, Elizabeth Moore, Anterio Sloan, Ashanti Stackhouse
From Lexa: Javari Davis, Sky Porter
From Lyon, MS: Zyaria Jackson
From Marianna: Khyah Brooks, Lance Hendrix
From Poplar Grove: Delaney Schwantz
From West Helena: Alexis Anderson, Stephan Billingsley, Sarah Boelens, Michael Brown, Jamica Donaby, Kambreyia Donald, DeShun Fields, Capresha Green, Artic Henderson, Iya Kayali, Takeisha McGloson, Brian Miller, Leette Perry, Addison Pryor, N. Evelyn Purvis, Nyla Rattler, Jasmine Rogers, Caneshia Sheard, Imani Thomas, Chiquita Trancy, Jakyah Whitfield
Pictured are commencement speaker Harvey Williams Jr. (Left) and PCCUA Chancellor Dr. Keith Pinchback.
Pictured is PCCUA Helena campus graduating Class of 2025.
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