South Plains College (SPC) congratulates its Spring 2026 graduates, recognizing more than 800 students who received associate degrees and technical certificates across a wide range of academic and workforce programs on May 8.
Many Graduates completed programs in areas including Psychology, business, health sciences, education, information systems, Accounting, diesel technology, welding, culinary arts, and general studies.
Graduates represent communities throughout the region. Towns such as Littlefield, Muleshoe, Anton, Amherst, Hale Center, Olton, Earth, Hart, Sudan, Springlake, and Dimmitt. Littlefield, Muleshoe, and Anton were among the most represented hometowns in this year’s graduating class.
Carla Nichols of Littlefield-AA in Psychology Arleth Arzate of Amherst-AA in Psychology Christopher Castillo of Anton- AAS in Business, General Business Certificate, and Business Management Certificate Ethan Clapp-Gonzales of Muleshoe- CIS Certificate Networking Administration Mildred Medrano Rodriguez of Littlefield- Vocational Nursing Certificate Gilberto Rodriguez Gambino of Hale Center- Real Estate Salesmanship Certificate Alicia Hinojosa of Littlefield- AAS in Emergency Medical Services Bridgette Rodriquez of Hale Center- Accounting Certificate Jayden Allen of Littlefield-Automotive Collision Certificate - Basic Brandon Castillo of Anton-AAS in Business, General Business Certificate, and Business Management Certificate Bailey Ayala of Littlefield-Cosmetology Certificate Kristen Howard of Littlefield- General Business Certificate Jonathan Jaramillo of Earth-ELPT Certificate - Electrician Specialization Kevin Flores of Littlefield-AS in Business Administration Kodee Roque of Olton- Diesel Technology Certificate Transport Kambri Ruiz of Olton- AS in General Studies Valeria Avendano of Olton-AS in General Studies Brooklyn Swart of Sudan-AS in General Studies Abigail Jones of Muleshoe-AS in General Studies Avery McCain of Littlefield-Commercial Music Certificate - Basic Performance Analy Hernandez of Muleshoe- AA in General Studies Kamryn Jimenez of Littlefield- AA in General Studies Elizabeth Hackler of Littlefield- AA in General Studies Lionel Martinez of Hale Center- Diesel Technology Certificate - Basic Alynn Alvidrez of Littlefield-Cosmetology Certificate Wyatt Borron of Olton- Diesel Technology Certificate Transport Iziah Guerrero of Hart- Diesel Technology Certificate Basic Robert Abeyta of Littlefield-Welding Certificate - Advanced Processes Clayton Humphrey of Springlake- Fire Technology Certificate - Basic Fire Academy Wyatt Dix of Anton- IMET Certificate - Machinist Specialization Katelynn Tipton of Anton-AA in General Studies Matthew Chambers of Littlefield- Diesel Technology Certificate - Basic Mia Lopez of Hart- Welding Certificate - Basic Processes Mariano Garcia of Muleshoe- Diesel Technology Certificate - Basic Alexa Martinez of Dimmitt-Cosmetology Certificate Kennedy Henson of Earth-Culinary Arts - Fundamental Skills Yareli Galindo of Muleshoe-Cosmetology Certificate Brandi James of Muleshoe-AAT in Teaching (Early Childhood to Sixth Grade) Zachary Wrotten of Anton-Graphic Arts Certificate - Software Skills Kevin Garcia Torres of Amherst- Welding Certificate - Basic Processes Cesar Gaytan Morales of Amherst- Office Administration Certificate - Basic Cesar Garcia Jr of Littlefield-Barber Certificate SPC continues to play a key role in preparing students for successful careers and higher education. As graduates move forward into new careers, SPC continues to serve as a vital stepping stone for students throughout the South Plains.