Summer 2020 Highest Honors Graduates

Marcos Acosta Associate of Arts with Field of Study in Business	Celebrating this memorable occasion with Marcos are his parents and siblings. Marcos says, “In moments where schooling became difficult, people would always tell me I am capable of overcoming challenges even when I doubted myself. Ultimately, I am influenced by the encouragement of everyone – family, friends, and teachers – along the way as well as the hope that I could prove them all right.” Marcos plans to further his education at Baylor University.
Candi Lee Allen Associate of Arts in General Academics	Celebrating this memorable occasion with Candi are her husband, Clint, and two sons, Anthony and Aaron. Candi says, "My family and friends, who are my support system, have encouraged and greatly influenced my academic success. My natural instinct is to want to help others and obtaining a college degree will allow me to further that cause.” While attending college, Candi also worked full time as the Senior Administrative Secretary of Human Resources at McLennan Community College. Candi plans to further her education in Human Resources at Tarleton State University.
Joani Lyn Kohlscheen Associate of Arts in General Academics	Celebrating this memorable occasion with Joani are her parents, brother, grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Joani says, “My family and friends’ belief in my academic success influenced me the most during college.” While attending McLennan, Joani also worked as a babysitter and pet sitter. Joani plans to further her education at Tarleton State University through McLennan’s University Center in Waco.
Kerah Noylin McConal Associate of Arts in General Academics
Emma Renee Sharpe Associate of Applied Science in Interpreter Training	Celebrating this memorable occasion with Emma are her family and friends. Emma says, “My parents, Keith and Terri Sharpe, influenced my academic success.” While attending McLennan, Emma also worked as a substitute sign language interpreter for the Waco Independent School District. Emma plans to further her education at William Woods University.
Haley Reese Vaughn Associate of Science in General Academics	Haley plans to further her education at Texas A&M University.
Kayla Marie White Associate of Science in General Academics	While attending McLennan, Kayla also worked as an Endoscopy Technician at Ascension Providence. She plans to further her education at Texas Tech University.