During the 2025 Arkansas County Commencement Ceremony, student speaker KC Capers delivered a moving and heartfelt address that resonated deeply with graduates and attendees alike. Capers spoke candidly about the importance of personal responsibility in the face of life’s challenges, encouraging graduates not to be defined by hardship but to rise above it with determination.
“What happens to you isn’t always your fault,” he shared, “but how you choose to move forward is your responsibility.” His empowering words served as a reminder that growth, strength, and purpose are born from how we respond to adversity, echoing the very spirit of PCCUA.
The ceremony also honored the achievements of students earning degrees and certificates across a range of programs:
Associate of Arts recipients included:
From Almyra: Matthew Davis, Christian Relyea, Sidney Relyea, Courtney Rinchuso, Ronnie Ward, Abbie Watkins, Kenzie Wood
From Brinkley: Kennedy Cook
From Carlisle: Ethan Foster, Damarise Moreira
From Clarendon: Mary Dismuke
From DeValls Bluff: David Jordan
From DeWitt: Kathryn Abel, Addison Blackmon, Faith Chambers,
Adryan Cox, Nathaniel Cox, Cassidy Hopkins, Kadijah Jackson, Wyatt Jones, Jayln Mannis, Katelynn McCradic, Ashtyn Miller, Kayla Mitchell, Jesse Nelson, Carlee Pollard, Greyson Riggins, Chloe Rosegrant, Kenlee St. John, Evan Watkins, Kenli Wright, Whitney Wright
From Dumas: Kadrionce Reed
From Elaine: Emily George
From England: Dustin Jackson, Jr., Sydney Livingston, Abigail Morales, Isaac Morales, Brooklynn Sullivan
From Gillett: William Jackson, Tonya Simpson
From Poplar Grove: Kaydence Kelley
From St. Charles: Caleb Simpson
From Stuttgart: Keneisha Allen, DaBrontae Austin, Yair Hernandez, Ashley Jackson, Dyson McLendon
From Tichno: Alexia Buonantuono
Associate of Science recipients included:
From Carlisle: Kyle Hanson
From DeWitt: Alex Rush
Associate of Applied Science recipients included:
From Brinkley: Markell Harris
From Casscoe: Lauren Hawkins
From Holly Grove: Javen Hoskins
From Pine Bluff: Sian Cline, Angelia Thornton
From Stuttgart: Natalie Beard, Janiya Clark, Lisa Herrera, Joshua Lowery, Jasmine Reed, Elonda Thacker, Eden Vester
Students receiving Technical Certificates were:
From Brinkley: Markell Harris
From Clarendon: Aliyah Scott, Amanda Smith
From DeWitt: Susan Bishop, Veltisha Holder, Garrett Wood
From Dumas: Keona Jackson
From Humphrey: Dagan Hackelton
From McGehee: Ratrice Glover
From Pine Bluff: Angelia Thornton
From Stuttgart: Janiya Clark, Ricky Geans, Jr., Yaulonda Johnson, Blayne Kittler, Jasmine Reed, Elonda Thacker
From Wilmar: Chynna Green
KC Capers addresses graduates at the podium during the Arkansas County Commencement Ceremony held at the Grand Prairie Center.
Graduates walk to take their seats as the 2025 Arkansas County Commencement Ceremony begins.
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