May 12, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Baylor University Ferrell Center
PROCESSIONAL
Celtex Pipes & Drums, Mace Bearer, Stage Party, Marshalls, Faculty & Staff, Candidates for Graduation
PRESENTATION OF McLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE MACE
Dr. Elaine Fagner
Professor of Geology and Faculty Council President
OPENING OF CEREMONY
Dr. Laura Wichman
Vice President, Strategic Planning & Enrollment
NATIONAL ANTHEM
McLennan Chorale, under the direction of Jenna McLean
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
Dr. Johnette McKown
President
CHALLENGE TO GRADUATES
Dr. Tiffany Spicer
Superintendent, Waco ISD
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Glynnis Gaines
Dean, Health Professions
Earl Stinnett, Sr.
Chairman, Board of Trustees
DIPLOMA PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITION OF HIGHEST HONOR GRADUATES
Dr. Johnette McKown
President
Glynnis Gaines
Dean, Health Professions
Mark Harmsen
Vice President, Finance & Administration
Assisted by:
McLennan Board of Trustees
Name Announcers:
Bryant Windham
Coordinator, Academic Support & Tutoring
Kelli Nehring
Associate Director, Accommodations & Title IX
THE McLENNAN ALMA MATER by Robert Page
Recording of the McLennan Chorale
CLOSING OF CEREMONY
Dr. Laura Wichman
Vice President, Strategic Planning & Enrollment
RECESSIONAL
Celtex Pipes & Drums, Stage Party, Graduates, Marshalls, Faculty & Staff
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
Kim Henderson, Crystal Johnson, Mandy Morrison,
Jennifer Norman, Kelly Parker, Itzel Perez-Varela, Holly Surginer,
Joseph Taylor, Natalie Timmons, Katie Vise, and Clayton Williams
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Dennis Clark, Jonathan Hill, K. Paul Holt, Dr. Elizabeth Palacios, Secretary, Ilda Sabido,
Earl Stinnett, Sr., Chairman, and Ricky Turman, Vice Chairman