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For the Class of 2026 at Lincoln Trail College, commencement will serve as a celebration of achievement, perseverance and the next step forward.
The college will host its 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the LTC Sports Center.
Approximately 120 students are expected to receive degrees and certificates during the ceremony. Of those, 66 graduates will be recognized for academic distinction, earning Honors, High Honors or Highest Honors.
In addition to recognizing academic achievement, the ceremony will highlight student impact through the presentation of three major awards: the Joseph C. Piland Excellence in Scholarship Award, the J. Rod Harmon Excellence in Service Award and the Bev L. Turkal Excellence in Leadership Award.
Graduating students Rebecca Trivett and Josh Silva will serve as commencement speakers, representing the voices of the Class of 2026. The ceremony will also feature musical selections from the Brass Quintet, with closing reflections from Dean of Instruction Cynthia Richards.
LTC President Tona Ambrose will preside over the ceremony.
“Our commencement ceremony is always a meaningful event, and this year, with the addition of student awards and a record number of honors graduates, it’s a powerful celebration of our students’ hard work and perseverance,” Ambrose said.
The academic procession will be led by faculty member Yvonne Newlin, who will serve as this year’s gonfalon carrier. The role is a ceremonial honor recognizing exemplary academic achievement and leadership.
Serving as graduation marshals are Lucrezia Becchi, Cameron Dennis, Ana Lopes and Aidan Willis.
The ceremony will be livestreamed on the college’s YouTube channel. A live broadcast will also be available in the Zwermann Arts Center Theater.
