Top honors were awarded during a special ceremony on May 16
Eight students graduated from Victoria College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program with a Paramedic Certificate. Top honors were awarded during a special awards ceremony on May 16. Dr. John McNeill delivered the graduate address, and Victoria College President Dr. Jennifer Kent delivered the closing remarks.
Kaleigh McCauley was named class valedictorian, and Brent Dunavant was named class salutatorian.
Mario Juarez received the Best in Lab Award, and Brent Dunavant received the Best in Clinic Award. The 2025 J. Alan Baker Award, which is voted on by the students, was presented to Kaleigh McCauley.
Following is a list of VC’s Spring 2025 Paramedic Certificate graduates listed by city of residence, along with EMS employment:
Edna
- Kiana Padron, employed with Jackson County Hospital District EMS
Ganado
- Brenna Anderle, employed with Jackson County Hospital District EMS
Goliad
- Darren Blackmon, employed with Victoria Fire/EMS
Port Lavaca
- Erwin Silva-Palomo, employed with Calhoun County EMS
Port O’Connor
- Kaleigh McCauley, employed with Jackson County Hospital District EMS
Victoria
- Brent Dunavant, employed with Victoria Fire/EMS
- Jessica Garcia, employed with Refugio EMS
Yoakum
- Mario Juarez, employed with Yoakum Fire/EMS
VC’s EMS Program provides high-quality education to meet the growing demand for EMTs and paramedics in the Golden Crescent region. Visit
VictoriaCollege.edu/PublicService to learn more.