Fourteen students graduated from Victoria College’s Emergency Medical Services Program with a Paramedic Certificate on May 11.
Sherry Whitcher was named class valedictorian, and Erik Greenway was named class salutatorian.
Brian Bennett received the Best in Lab Award, and Lane Myers received the Best in Clinic Award. The 2024 J. Alan Baker Award was presented to Derrick Montes.
Following is a list of VC’s Spring 2024 Paramedic Certificate graduates.
- Aiyannia Adams, employed by Lavaca County EMS
- Erick Aleman, employed by Sacred Heart EMS
- Destini Barnett, employed by Goliad EMS
- Brian Bennett, employed by Victoria Fire/EMS
- Victoria Clark, employed by Cuero EMS
- Erik Greenway, employed by Allegiance EMS–Rockport
- Vanessa Gutierrez, employed by Lavaca County EMS
- William Meacham, employed by Victoria Fire/EMS
- Dylan Menking, employed by Lavaca County EMS
- Derrick Montes, employed by Victoria Fire/EMS
- Lane Myers, employed by Refugio EMS
- John Rudd, employed by Victoria Fire/EMS
- Tayra Ulloa, employed by Goliad EMS
- Sherry Whitcher, employed by Calhoun County EMS
Photo Caption: Victoria College EMS Program Director Susie Jechow (far left) celebrates with Spring 2024 Paramedic Certificate graduates (from left) Erik Greenway, salutatorian; Brian Bennett, Best in Lab Award recipient; Sherry Whitcher, valedictorian; Derrick Montes, J. Alan Baker Award recipient; and Lane Myers, Best in Clinic Award recipient.