Early College Degree Program

HCC middle college students graduate

(May 11, 2021) –Hagerstown Community College is pleased to announce the graduates in the seventh class of the STEMM Technical Middle College (STMC). Twenty-nine students are earning associate degrees from HCC at the same time they are completing high school. The program includes educational pathways in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, and medical) fields.

Since the start of the middle college in 2013, enrollment has grown, with more than 70 students expected to be enrolled for the fall of 2021. The middle college is a partnership between HCC and Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) to allow college-ready high school students the opportunity to earn college degrees or certificates while completing their high school diplomas.

The 29 graduates in the 2021 class include:

Tina Akondeng-Azise, who will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend Shepherd University to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology.

Manav Bhatt will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive and associate degree in arts and sciences in cybersecurity. He plans to attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to complete a bachelor’s degree in computer science and cybersecurity concentration.

Zann Butt will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with concentrations in biology and pharmacology. He plans to complete a bachelor’s degree in physician’s assistant studies at Towson University.

Casey Douglas will graduate from Hancock Middle-Senior High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology, chemistry and pharmacology. He plans to attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to complete his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/pre-med.

Jacob Frazee will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with concentrations in math, physics, and engineering science. He plans to complete a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Laura Golden will graduate from Hancock Middle-Senior High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend West Virginia University to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology and pursue a degree to become a physician’s assistant.

Carissa Grach will graduate from Grace Academy and will earn over 30 college credits towards a  degree. She plans to transfer to Liberty University to complete her bachelor’s of science degree in nursing.

Kylie Grimsley will graduate from Clear Spring High School and will receive an associate of applied science degree in biotechnology. She plans to start working in the field of biotechnology.

Lauryn Hare will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend Frostburg State University to earn a degree in clinical psychology.

Zaid Jaffery will graduate from Smithsburg High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences in cybersecurity. Jaffery plans to attend Frostburg State University to complete his bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.

Lindsey Kookaby will graduate from Boonsboro High School and will continue in HCC’s Nursing Program with an expected graduation date of December 2022 with an associate degree in nursing.

Ian Lennon-Puthoff will graduate from Hancock Middle-Senior High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in chemistry. He plans to complete his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the University of Delaware.

Kaleb Little will graduate from Smithsburg High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. He plans to attend Clemson University to complete his bachelor’s degree in biology with future plans to attend medical school to become a surgeon.

Annette Martenot will graduate from South Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to continue her education and work in conservation.

Micaela Merriman will graduate from Smithsburg High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend Salisbury University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Ayman Motoda will graduate from Smithsburg High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with concentrations in mathematics and physics. He plans to attend Purdue University, West Lafayette to complete his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Jessica Murray will graduate from Williamsport High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in mathematics. She plans to attend Frostburg State University and complete her bachelor’s degree in early childhood elementary education.

Janely Paulino will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend Temple University to complete her bachelor’s degree in biology.

Madisyn Ramacciotti will graduate from Clear Spring High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend Seton Hill University to complete her degree in exercise science.

Brett Ricketts will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with concentrations in mathematics and computer science. He plans to attend the University of Maryland, College Park to complete his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.

Jayda Sandridge will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to pursue her bachelor’s degree.

Keri Scallion will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences. She plans to complete her bachelor’s degree at Frostburg State University.

Erianna Schleigh will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences. She plans to attend Towson University to complete a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing.

John Simms III, home school graduate, will receive an associate of applied science in simulation and digital entertainment concentration. He plans to enlist in the United States Navy Officers Program.

Hamza Sohrab will graduate from Boonsboro High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences. He plans to attend the University of Maryland, College Park to complete a degree in English.

Rana Solieman will graduate from North Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend West Virginia University to complete a bachelor’s degree in political science and plans to attend law school.

Sneha Sunilkumar will graduate from South Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with concentrations in math, physics, and engineering science. She plans to attend the University of Maryland, College Park to complete a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering.

Charli Wingfield will graduate from South Hagerstown High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with a concentration in biology. She plans to attend the University of Tampa to complete her bachelor’s degree in biology.

Owen Woods will graduate from Williamsport High School and will receive an associate degree in arts and sciences, with concentrations in math, physics, and engineering science. He plans to attend the University of Maryland, College Park to complete his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering.

Jacob Zirkle will graduate from Hancock Middle-Senior High School and will receive an associate of applied science degree in biotechnology. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in the field of biotechnology.

For more information on the STEMM Technical Middle College at HCC, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/middlecollege.