February 7, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Parkland announces 2019 Spring graduates

Parkland College announces its spring 2019 graduates. Included are those who have earned an associate’s degree or a certificate.

Graduates are listed below by Illinois hometown.



Homer
Rory A. Book, AAS, Construction Management
Brody D. Cole, AS, Elementary Education
Michael J. Norwood, AAS, Electronic Control Systems Technology
Megan C. Perry, AFA, Art and Design
Taylor J. Pruitt, AA, General
Elijah J. Richards, CER, Automotive Technician
Ashlee P. Walters, AA, English (Literature)

Ogden
Matthew R. Alsip, CER, Construction: Plumbing and Pipefitting
Tanner E. Morris, AS, General
Kolten T. Taylor, AS, General

Royal
Karlie B. Baker, AA, General

St. Joseph
Ryan M. Allen, AS, General
Jason E. Brown, CER, Building Construction and Repair
Dezarae R. Dowers, AFA, Art Education
Stephanie E. Gonzales, AA, Psychology
Chloe A. Graver, AS, Aviation
Rylan J. Housenga, AGS, Associate in General Studies
Riley S. Knott, AS, General
Danielle C. Long, AAS, Nursing
Caleb T. Smith, AA, General
Abigail R. Stites, AA, Liberal Art and Sciences
Elizabeth A.B. Taylor, AAS, Nursing
Allison R. Voyles, AA, General
Taura Ward, AFA, Art Education
Jacob P. Zagorski, AAS, Electronic Control Systems Technology

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