Fall 2025 Highest Honors Graduates

Congratulations to all of McLennan Community College’s Highest Honor graduates!

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Hannah Robin Duhon

Hannah Robin Duhon is receiving an Associate of Science in General Academics.

Hannah says, “I would like to thank my parents and siblings for supporting me and encouraging me since day one. I want to thank my friends that I've made while at MCC for keeping me sane and being the awesome people that they are. But most importantly, I would like to thank Jesus for giving my life purpose, for being with me in every moment, for comforting me when times were hard and for providing good friends when I needed them.”

Hannah plans to major in Mathematics at Dallas Baptist University.

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Kirsten I. Galle

Kirsten I. Galle is receiving an Associate of Arts in General Academics.

Kirsten says, "I want to thank my family, both my parents and grandparents, who always support me in every endeavour I pursue".

Kirsten plans to pursue a dual major in Business and Architecture at Texas Tech University.

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Cevin Dean Mitchell

Cevin Dean Mitchell is receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Cevin says, “I would like to thank Professor Boyce Wilson and Doctor Thomas Lowrance (T-Low). I would also like to send a special "I love you and thank you" to my wife, Jessica Mitchell.

Cevin plans to continue his education at Tarleton State University in Waco.

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María Fernanda Olvera Rodríguez

Maria Fernanda Olvera Rodriguez is receiving an Associate of Arts in General Academics.

Maria says, “I would like to thank the Rapaport Foundation and TRIO for helping me through my college experience and for their support and guidance, especially Mary, Celina, Natalie, Fabian, Laura, and Maggie. I would like to thank the professors and everyone not mentioned who have made my time at MCC possible. And, I’ve saved the best for last, the most important thank you to my mom and dad, Sofía. Thank you for believing in me when I did not believe in myself, and for your support and love. I do not say it much, but thank you.

Maria is undecided about her future academic plans.

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Oscar Daniel Estrada Jr.

Oscar Daniel Estrada JR. is receiving an Associate of Arts with a Field of Study in Business Administration.

Oscar says, “I want to thank my mom and dad for believing in me and for all the sacrifices they made so that I could reach this moment. I also want to thank my girlfriend and friends for their support and motivation, and the MCC faculty for guiding and supporting me along the way.”

Oscar plans to major in Accounting at Tarleton State University-Waco.

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Madelyn C. Buie | AA with FOS in Business Administration (AA)

Jhoana M. Hernandez | General Academics (AA)

Jack Okonski | General Academics (AA)