Everett Community College’s graduation is June 9
News Release
Date: June 4, 2024
Contact: Jennifer Rhodes, EvCC Dean of Student Development, 425-388-9509; jrhodes@everettcc.edu
EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Community College’s 2024 graduation is at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
No tickets are required for guests to attend the ceremony. Graduates were required to RSVP by May 13.
Graduation will also be streamed live on the web starting at 4 p.m. on June 9. Go to EverettCC.edu/Graduation to watch online.
About 2,000 students are expected to graduate from EvCC with a degree or certificate in 2023-24. About 400 students are expected to participate in commencement.
Graduates include student speakers Camila Garcia Lemos and Lilyana Salazar.
Lemos, from São Paulo, Brazil, and Mexico City, will earn her Associate in Arts and Sciences - Direct Transfer Agreement with an interest in Global Studies. She has served as EvCC student ambassador, resident advisor, and International Education Center student leader. She received various awards and scholarships from Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Lemos plans to transfer to a university and pursue a career in international relations.
Salazar is a first-generation college student inspired by her parents’ immigrant background. She served as a leader of EvCC’s Latinx Student Union, fostering community, organizing initiatives and planning events. She will also earn an Associate in Arts and Sciences - Direct Transfer Agreement from EvCC. Salazar plans to enroll in the University of Washington’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare program, aspiring to contribute to non-profit organizations that support marginalized women and children.
The Angel of the Winds Arena prohibits the following items: non-clear bags larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, clear bags larger than 12 by 16 by 12 inches, balloons, outside food and beverage, confetti (including silly string or similar items), noisemakers, air horns, backpacks, oversized bags, bottles, cans, glass, coolers, helmets, chains, spikes, tents, laser pointers, fireworks, weapons, animals or pets (except ADA service animals) and inflatables.
Guests are asked to leave all unnecessary items in vehicles or at home and have approved bags and coats ready for search at the entrance.
Guests may bring flowers for graduates. Tripods for photos may be set up in the designated Section 203.
For more information, visit EverettCC.edu/Graduation.
Everett Community College’s 2024 Outstanding Graduates
Faculty members nominate and select outstanding graduates in each of the college’s instructional divisions. Outstanding graduates are recognized with a medallion and a certificate of award.
- Robert Abbett, Professional and Technical Education
- Aiden Alderson, Professional and Technical Education
- Aubri Aumick, Professional and Technical Education
- Ontario Bahrey, STEM and Health Professions
- Brooke Breeny, STEM and Health Professions
- Jacee Caldwell, Communication and Social Sciences
- Cassandra Chin, Transitional Studies
- Julia Cunningham, Professional and Technical Education
- Margarita Ferrell, Arts
- Denna Gibb, Communication and Social Sciences
- Anna Gipson, Communication and Social Sciences
- Kemper Grant, Arts
- Deanna Hopkins, STEM and Health Professions
- Gianna Ibrahim, Arts
- Shawn Kastner, Communication and Social Sciences
- Gurpreet Kaur, Arts
- Newton Mak, Arts
- Jiseia Nitaira, STEM and Health Professions
- Kara Popkins, Professional and Technical Education
- Jeffrey Sass, Transitional Studies
- Haeli Taylor, STEM and Health Professions
- Ahilin Trochez-Diaz, Transitional Studies
- Katarina Santos, Communication and Social Sciences
- Reyna Wallace, Arts
- Samuel Whitney, Arts
Everett Community College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni
Everett Community College's Distinguished Alumni award honors alumni who have demonstrated leadership in their chosen professions and distinguished themselves through service to their communities. The award is the highest honor given to Everett Community College and Everett Junior College alumni.
- Hayley Statema, Director of Development at Washington State University Everett
- Trent Tingelstad, professional baseball player