Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all area graduates!
WILBURTON, Okla. – Kiamichi Tech honored students who recently completed their career training with a graduation ceremony on May 14, 2026, at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The ceremony included congratulatory remarks from Shelley Free, Kiamichi Tech Superintendent, a presentation of certificates and a special recognition of Kiamichi Tech distinguished graduates.
“At Kiamichi Tech, we believe in being ‘Driven by Purpose’. And purpose isn’t just a phrase—it’s something you choose, every single day. It’s how you show up. It’s how you treat people. It’s how you continue learning, growing, and finding ways to contribute,” shared Free in her congratulatory remarks. “The skills you’ve gained here will take you far, but your attitude, your work ethic, and your sense of purpose will take you even further.”
Becoming a Kiamichi Tech graduate inducts students into a network of professionals across southeast Oklahoma who are committed to becoming highly skilled workers, industry leaders, and responsible community members who make a difference every day.
Kiamichi Technology Centers (Kiamichi Tech) has played a significant role in the growth of southeast Oklahoma communities since 1968, serving nine full and four partial counties. With a mission to ‘Prepare People for Success,” Kiamichi Tech meets local workforce needs through full-time career training programs, short-term courses and customized training for businesses. The District is led by the vision and guidance of Superintendent Shelley Free and a seven-member Board of Education.
Kiamichi Tech is part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system, which offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts and operates on 62 campuses across the state. CareerTech plays a vital role in developing a world-class workforce for Oklahoma employers and prepares Oklahomans to succeed in the workplace, in education and in life.
Where Potential Meets Purpose
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Below is the list of graduates from each program. Students with * are Kiamichi Tech Graduates. Students with ** are Kiamichi Tech Graduate with Distinction as of May 11, 2026.
Nurse Aide
Jasmin Alvarez*
Kamryn Armstrong**
Raelynn Cox*
Biancca Cummings*
Allie Ford**
Evilyn Gonzalez**
Jadyn Harper**
Summer-Rain Mink*
Yulianna Munoz**
Maci Pickle**
Jaylind Renteria**
Isabella Rodriguez*
Jaiklyn Rogers**
Dafnee Ruiz*
Kristy Shadwick**
La’Shay Singleton*
Shaylee Warrick*
Gracyn Weaver**
Brooklynn Woods*
Angelie Alvarado**
Makaylee Chappell*
Landree Clayton*
Stormy Douthit*
Gracie Dyer**
Brooklyn Frye*
Khloe Green**
Violet Miller**
Abigail Milligan**
Adriana Norman**
Payton Ramirez**
Aubrey Rogers*
Stella Rorabaugh**
Melody Vang**
Hailey Wood*
Welding Technology – Poteau Campus
Anthony Andrews
David Arreygue*
Kevin Bretado*
Brantly Collier*
Melina Durham
Travis Kincaid*
David Mendoza
Carson Payne*
Jose Cazares*
Beau Cole*
Marco Gopar*
Corey Gulley**
Seth Newbury*
Aidan Pilkington**
Welding Technology – Spiro Campus
Stephen Dixon*
Hannah Hicks*
Tyler Holderby*
Tyler Lewis*
Cody Morales*
Tommy Norwood*
Jaden Tinstman Thomas*
Salvador Vagas*
Colton W. Wilson*
Dylan Wilson*
Bailey Cheatham*
John Fernandez**
Bryan Nava*
Terrell Roy*
Jaiden Sobotka Montoya*
Colton S. Wilson**
Culinary Arts
Yasmin Bustillo
Adalia Garcia
Ariana Hawkins*
Kadynce Johnson*
Tristan Lawson
Brett Migel
Izabello Rodriguez*
Elisia Sanchez*
Aiana Spears
Kensi Teafatiller Caldwell*
Robby Wecker*
Ashlin Wright*
Camila Alas Garcia*
Abigail Donathan*
Davina Gonzales
Annalise Mendez*
Melanie Mercado*
Keily Morales
Abigail Smith*
Breanna Steward
Electrical
Christian Calvaruzo*
Gavin Glaze*
Evan Grimsley*
Aiden Howard*
Judd Morris*
Dallas Roberts*
Terry Warren*
Carter Brown*
Harlan Fullilove*
Scott Hagene*
Gabriel Hernandez*
Trenten Nichols*
Kamden Tippit*
Collin Whitcomb*
HVAC
Nicholas Bruder
Isaac Campos
Garrett Huckaby*
Cayson Jones*
Walter Martinez*
Jose Munoz*
Luis Ramirez*
Clancy Ryan
Oscar Sanjuan*
Jay Skelton
Ashlyn Woodard*
Jaxon Woodral*
Kyler Billy*
Samuel Garrett*
Hayden Killingstad*
Justice Masters
John Pollard*
Medical Assisting
Kaidance Carnahan*
Andrea Chavez**
Kylea Cobb*
Kennedy Dean**
Jacquelin Galindo**
Jaylynn Goss*
Aaliyah Harris**
Emberlye Hebert**
Carleigh James*
Kambri McBeth**
Emily Pearson*
Nayely Rangel Gomez**
Laylah Steele**
Emma Walker**
Kelsey Crase*
Natalie Falcon**
Diana Gabriel*
Alexandra Garcia*
Arcely Garcia*
Sandra Marcelo Perez*
Jennifer Martinez**
Bailee Rodgers*
Yanely Salvador
Shyloh Sizemore*
Arabella Smallwood*
Madison Taylor**
Cora Templeton**
America Vivar*
Kahlan West*
Automotive Technology
Walker Bryan
Jakob Lockhart*
Spencer Perry*
Rylan Richmond*
Jack Robinson
Dominic Rosales*
Bryson Tustin
Caedmon Berger**
Devin Deiter*
Caitie Malone*
Jacob Rice
Duncan Richie
Aviation Technology
Alessio Boscardi*
Colin Caldwell*
Nicholas Silva*
Biomedical Sciences
Allison Beesley*
Jayce Cloud**
Rylee Darneal**
Marely Guzman**
Kamdyn McClure**
Brannon McDonald*
Camilia Morales**
Aolanis Munguia*
Javier Ortiz*
Dagan Page*
Mattison Smallen*
Xylin Ta**
Kinlee Taylor*
Trinity Vogle*
Logan Waymire*
Garrison Whitworth*
Chloe Wiles*
Maddix Anderson**
Samantha Osterhout**
Gracie Poor**
Madalyn Yoakum*
Computer Information Technology
Alonso Aguirre*
Jake Cauthen**
Haley Durant
Jacey Frizzell*
Janice Ivy*
Aedan Smith**
Nathan Riley**
Criminal Justice
Madison Adams
Israel Castillo**
Jonathan Gibson**
Xander Hendrix**
Brayan Hernandez**
Tristan Martin**
Jackson Ray**
Elizabeth Schafer*
Aidan Athey
Jordan Mills**
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