L-R: J. Alan Baker Award winner Adam Madore and Dr. John McNeill
Thirteen students graduated from Victoria College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program with a Paramedic Certificate at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. Top honors were awarded during a special awards ceremony on May 7.
Dr. John McNeill delivered the graduate address, and VC President Dr. Jennifer Kent delivered closing remarks.
Adam Madore was named class valedictorian, and Joshua Janecek was named class salutatorian.
Ethan Hoover received the Best in Lab Award, Christopher Rodriguez received Volunteer of the Year, and Amber Warmuth received the Best in Clinic Award. The 2025 J. Alan Baker Award, which is voted on by the students, was also presented to Madore.
Following is a list of VC’s Spring 2026 Paramedic Certificate graduates listed by city of residence, along with EMS employment.
Del Rio
Frank Treviño, Val Verde EMS
Edna
Melanie James, Jackson County EMS
George West
Adam Madore, Texas Deptartment of Public Safety
Goliad
Amber Warmuth, Goliad EMS
Gonzales
Travis Decker, Gonzales ESD
Inez
Joshua Janecek, Jackson County EMS
Louise
Christopher Rodriguez, Sacred Heart EMS
Refugio
Brittney Warman, Refugio EMS
Victoria
Erick Cruz Andrade, Victoria Fire/EMS
Ethan Hoover, Calhoun County EMS
Sean McCulloch, Victoria Fire/EMS
Yoakum
Jarius Jones, Jackson County EMS
Cade Murrile, Yoakum Fire/EMS
VC’s EMS Program provides high-quality education to meet the growing demand for EMTs and paramedics. Mid-level pay for paramedics in the Golden Crescent averages $23.42 per hour, according to Lightcast data.
Visit VictoriaCollege.edu/PublicService to learn more.
