Marion Technical College Celebrates 374 Graduates

Dr. Ryan McCall, President of Marion Technical College, addresses the graduates while Kit Fogle and other faculty and staff members look on

(Marion, Ohio) To the sounds of cheers and applause, Marion Technical College awarded degrees and certificates to 374 students on May 12 at the Marion Palace Theatre.

These graduates ranged in age from 17 to 59 years old. They came from 27 Ohio counties.

They include nine military veterans and 22 high school students who received associate’s degrees at no cost to them or their families before they graduated from high school. This saved these students and their families at least a quarter of a million dollars in tuition, books and fees.

“You know the saying, ‘Get to Next.’ Well, you’ve arrived! We’re very proud of you. Congratulations!” said Kit Fogle, vice chair of the Marion Technical College Board of Trustee.

Dr. Ryan McCall, president of Marion Technical College, encouraged students to know their motivation and focus on what they could give to the community.

“These smart students chose a local, affordable and personal education,” said Dr. Ryan McCall. “With hands-on experience, they are ready to start or advance in a career.”

The 374 graduates earned a total of 319 degrees and 149 certificates in a variety of fields including the arts and sciences, business, engineering, health care, information technology and public service. With many classes guaranteed to transfer to any state college or university, Marion Tech is a smart choice.

Some received multiple degrees.

The largest number of graduates, 79, are from Marion County. Another 26 graduates came from Crawford County, 33 from Delaware County, 14 from Franklin County, 15 from Morrow County, 10 from Richland County, 16 from Union County and 29 from Wyandot County.

They six graduates from Hardin County are:

Brooklynne Dilbone- Ridgeway

Teiera Luhn- Kenton

Kayla Musson- Kenton

Taylor Smith- Ada

Amariah Thome- Forest

Jenna Whitaker- Kenton