June 18, 2026
Graduation Photos
East Central Community College recognized 64 graduates during its 2026 High School Equivalency Graduation ceremony held Thursday, June 18, in Huff Auditorium on the Decatur campus.
The ceremony celebrated students who completed the requirements to earn their High School Equivalency diploma through ECCC’s Adult Education program. The achievement marks an important step for graduates as they continue pursuing educational, career, and personal goals.
ECCC President Dr. Brent Gregory welcomed graduates, family members, and guests to the ceremony. Alfreda Thompson, director of Adult Education/High School Equivalency, offered words of encouragement, and Brittany Harris, a 2026 HSE graduate, shared a student testimonial. Victoria Harris, HSE facilitator, presented the candidates, and Gregory awarded the diplomas.
High School Equivalency programs provide an important pathway for individuals seeking to complete their secondary education and move forward with additional training, college coursework, or employment opportunities. ECCC’s Adult Education program also supports students through MIBEST, which allows participants to build skills and earn workforce and career credentials while completing their High School Equivalency.
The 2026 High School Equivalency graduates include:
Logan Allen, Madalyn Anderson, Tykira Anderson, Zackery Anderson, Christopher Andrews, Emily Andrews, Guinevere Beernink, Christiania Berry, Tyshauna Body, Johnathan Bradford, Ja’Van Brown, La’Nya Brown, Braxley Cochran, Andrew Collum, Alysta Dawson, Kingston Dean, Stephanie Elrod, Robert Ferguson, Cassidy Flores, Megan Garner, Madyson George, Pierce Gilbert, Edward Glover, Alison Goforth, Sydnie Goodman, Brittany Harris, De’Avioun Hayes, Jadyn Henson, Felice Hogan, Angela Holmes, Dylan Holmes, John Howell, Carnell Hughes, Hannah Hutchinson, Asia Jones, Hailey Kemp, LaDorthia Kennedy, Melissa Loper, Kellan Mangam, Jordan May, Victoria McBeath, Abby McNeil, Rita Mengucci, Maryam Miller, Alex Nguyen, Nettye Pascal, David Plummer, Itayvion Pope, Joshua Rivera, Roy Sabinson, Allyson Sciple, Rebecca Scovack, Allyson Self, Darius Shaw, Tyler Sinclair, Jessica Smith, Tamisa Smith, Chesna Taylor, Mackenzie Vinzant, Latoshia Wallace, Nathan Watkins, Bailey Weems, Kalea Williams, and Layla Wilson.
MIBEST students recognized in the graduating class were Christiania Berry, Tyshauna Body, Johnathan Bradford, Andrew Collum, Megan Garner, Brittany Harris, John Howell, Itayvion Pope, Darius Shaw, and Latoshia Wallace.
