Virginia Highlands Community College 2026 Commencement Program

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS..................................................................................Dr. Adam Hutchison

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER (see pages 19–20 for biographies)

2:30 PM Ceremony........................................................................................................................Makenzie McConnell

5:00 PM Ceremony....................................................................................................................................Seth Thomas

7:30 PM Ceremony.................................................................................................................................Billy Ray Heath

MUSICAL SELECTION, Virginia Highlands Pride by David & Schéry Collins....................................................Ms. Molly Doss, accompanied by Mr. David Collins The audience is asked to participate. See page 1.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

All Ceremonies, Announcer.................................................................................................................Mr. Ken Fairbanks Director, Learning Resources Division

2:30 PM Ceremony.........................................................................................................................Ms. Barbara Manuel Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

5:00 PM Ceremony.............................................................................................................................Mr. Donnie Melvin Assistant Dean, School of Business and Industry

7:30 PM Ceremony..........................................................................................................................Ms. Brigitte Casteel Dean, School of Health Professions

CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES...................................................................................... Dr. Derek Whisman Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, and Dr. Adam Hutchison

CONCLUDING REMARKS........................................................................................................................Dr. Adam Hutchison

RECESSIONAL*...................................................................................................................................... Ms. Schéry Collins War March of the Priests by F. Mendelssohn

*The audience is asked to remain standing during the Processional and Recessional.

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