Alumni
Meet MCC graduate and TCU student, Kaedon Smith!
Kaedon Smith began attending MCC in the Fall of 2021 and graduated in August 2023 with an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice. While at MCC, Kaedon was involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as the City of Waco’s- Police Law Enforcement Explorers Program, City of Waco’s Police Victim Services Volunteer Crisis Interventionist, and MCC’s The Stone Circle magazine, where he was awarded second place in visual arts photography for the 2021-2022 edition.
Kaedon spoke about his motivation to attend MCC, “MCC provided me with a great entry-point into higher education with a department that had fantastic faculty. It was also affordable, allowing me to complete my associates degree debt-free.” He spoke about what he enjoyed about the campus community saying, “I appreciated my professors allowing me to be on-call for crisis intervention services in McLennan County through the Waco PD Victim Services program while in class. They understood that when I got a call, I would need to respond. They not only allowed this but encouraged it!,” Kaedon said.
Kaedon’s advice for current students is to fully engage in all the opportunities that MCC provides, prioritize an active lifestyle, and embrace criticism. Kaedon said, “If someone talks you down or if life throws you stones, accept it as a challenge and confront it with everything you have—you only have one life.” Kaedon spoke briefly about how he was prepared for the next step in his educational journey, “MCC prepared me for TCU by showing me I can accomplish educational goals and objectives.”
Today Kaedon is enrolled at Texas Christian University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. “I plan to enter into my long-term career with the heart to serve others, either in law enforcement, emergency medicine, or victim services,” Kaedon said.
Meet MCC Grad, MCC Foundation Board Member, & Senior Fiduciary Advisor at Disciplined Investors, Sabrina Moore!
Sabrina Moore began taking classes at MCC during her junior year at Waco High School. After leaving high school and earning her GED, Sabrina was searching for an inexpensive, accessible way to continue her education.
“Because of its affordability, scheduling flexibility, and supportive community, MCC made it possible for me to stay on track toward earning my degree, even with major challenges in my life.”
Sabrina enjoyed the small class sizes, high level academics, and the practical, hands-on opportunities MCC provided.
“One of the things that always stood out to me was the dedicated faculty who genuinely wanted to see students succeed. The support and guidance I received at MCC gave me the foundation I needed to complete my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.”
Today, Sabrina serves as the Senior Fiduciary Advisor at Disciplined Investors, working directly with clients to help them prepare a successful financial future and also serves on the MCC Foundation Board of Directors.
Meet MCC Graduate & Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Erika Pevia!
Erika began her journey at MCC in 2021 upon graduating high school. During her time at MCC, Erika was a member of the Honors College, Phi Theta Kappa, and TRIO. When describing her time in these organizations, Erika said, “Each of these programs gave me a strong sense of belonging and connection. I met people who were in the same season of life as me, and together we built friendships and support systems that made a lasting impact.”
Erika earned her associate degree in General Academics from MCC and is now entering her second year of MCC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is also working on her bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences from Texas Tech University! When she’s on campus and needs a moment of peace, you can find Erika on the arbor swings soaking in the beauty of campus. Erika says, “It’s a space that inspires reflection and I encourage everyone to take a moment to really enjoy it.”
Erika would like for current students to know, “There is a place for you here at MCC. You just have to take that first step, get involved, and make connections. You’ll be surprised how much support and community is waiting for you.”