The CCBC School of Arts and Communication is proud to recognize our graduating students—the artists, performers, designers, and communicators who have inspired us with their creativity and dedication. Congratulations to each of you as you take the next step in your journey—we couldn’t be prouder! Give a shout-out to your graduate, leave a comment, or share this page to help us celebrate their achievements!
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
Emily Heiger is graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in Spring 2025. Emily is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Chi Eta honors societies. She completed an internship in the area of Digital and Social Media Marketing at Hiss United Methodist Church this semester. Also, she received the 2024-2025 “Outstanding Academic Achievement in Public Relations and Marketing” award from the Student Engagement Awards Banquet. She plans to explore the communications career field over the Summer and Fall semester.
Nour Miswadeh is from Amman, Jordan, and is a Dundalk based student from who has completed her Digital Media Production degree at Essex. Nour took Honors CMNS101 at Dundalk and joined the Honors program and is very active in Student Life, serving as a CCBC Student Ambassador. Nour is also a 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship recipient. She plans to transfer to UMBC to study Print Media Visual Arts. Nour has been a steadfast peer leader at CCBC and is a bright and inspiring presence to all who her know her!
Trayshel T. Young earned Sigma Chi Eta honors as a Communication and Media Studies Area of Concentration student and after graduation plans on transferring to a 4-year institution (preferably UMGC). Trayshel is leaning more towards becoming a substance abuse counselor. In the meantime, she is hopeful to use her associate’s degree to secure a human resources job. She is a mom of a 14-year-old and 7-year-old and is proud to be able to show them you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.
FINE ART AND VISUAL DESIGN
Trevon Flemings Crawford (A.F.A. Fine and Performing Arts – Fine Art and Visual Design) is transferring next year to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a substantial scholarship to study ceramics. Tre has been an extremely active and caring member of the art department as a valued work study student in ceramics, the art gallery, and photo lab. He was one of the lead organizers of the student art sale in the gallery and was a volunteer instructor for Art Club. His individual work is outstanding. He won the Outstanding Student in Art and Design award at this year’s banquet and the Outstanding Student in Ceramics award last year. We are extremely grateful for his dedication to our department and his work here at CCBC and are excited to see him graduate and transfer to SAIC!
Sophia Angela Gavino (A.F.A. Fine and Performing Arts – Fine Art and Visual Design) was an active and dedicated member of the art department at CCBC. She was a valued work study student, art club president, and mentor to students in Art and Design. She will be transferring to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago next year with substantial scholarships. Sophia has a love of learning in all media including painting, sculpture, illustration, and installation. Her love of art history is also evident in the strong themes developed in her work. Angela was also a member of the honors college at CCBC. This year she won the Outstanding Student in Sculpture award at the student awards banquet. We are so excited for her as she graduates CCBC and transfers to SAIC!
Justin Prudent (A.F.A. Fine and Performing Arts – Fine Art and Visual Design) will be transferring to Maryland Institute College of Art to study photography next year where he was offered a substantial merit/presidential scholarship. Justin graduates Magna Cum Laude at CCBC as a member of the CCBC honors college. He is a fabulous photographer who won our Outstanding Achievement in Photography award last year at the awards banquet. Justin consistently showed dedication to the art of photography at CCBC, and we wish him all the best as he transfers to MICA and beyond!
INTERPRETER PREPARATION
Kathrine Arnold (Interpreter Preparation Certificate) I am so proud to be the first to graduate from CCBC from Canada. After graduating, I began working at our provincial school, Earnest C. Drury School for the Deaf. I am also interpreting at my home church. In the future I hope to also begin to interpret out in the community. Again, thank you to the college and to the amazing professors that made me feel so welcome.
Raquel Feliciano (Interpreter Preparation A.A.S.) I am currently a staff interpreter for Deaf professionals and clients at a NJ-based supportive employment agency that serves individuals with disabilities. My goal is to continue to strengthen my Spanish skills so I can become a skilled trilingual interpreter, with a focus on the medical and mental health fields. I plan to stay involved in and support the Spanish/Deaf communities while continuing to grow through workshops and training opportunities. These experiences not only help me become a better interpreter but also allow me to earn CEUs as I pursue the alternative path to RID certification. I’m excited for the journey ahead and remain committed to both my professional development and to serving the communities I care deeply about.
Raeanne Fuchs (Interpreter Preparation A.A.S.) I can hardly believe that this chapter is coming to a close—it’s been a long journey, and one filled with growth. My time at CCBC has been incredibly formative, and I will truly miss being part of this community. Currently, I’m contracted with 5 agencies, and I serve as the lead interpreter at an elementary school in Montgomery County. I also work part-time with ZP VRS. I’m genuinely loving every moment in this field and feel grateful to be where I am. I passed my EIPA written exam last summer, and I’m currently (and a bit impatiently) awaiting the results of my CASLI written exam. I’m especially grateful to PeV for believing in me from the very beginning—long before I believed in myself—and for encouraging me to keep going.
Katelin Morrison (Interpreter Preparation A.A.S.) During my practicum in the Interpreter Preparation Program at CCBC, I worked as a freelance interpreter with five agencies, focusing on community and educational settings. I now primarily work for Sorenson and have been there for the past two months. I’m currently preparing to take the CASLI written exam, with the goal of becoming NIC certified. I hope to eventually move into medical interpreting, while continuing to grow as a well-rounded interpreter and staying connected with the Deaf community through meaningful, culturally aware work.
James Paidoussis (Interpreter Preparation A.A.S.) James is currently a freelance interpreter in New York City. He has a special interest in theater and platform interpreting. He is pursuing his national certification.
Jenna Proctor (Interpreter Preparation A.A.S.) CCBC gave me a strong foundation as a novice interpreter, teaching me how to grow professionally, navigate the field, and advocate for myself. I’m especially grateful to Ricky Perry, who sparked my love for ASL 5 years ago. As well as Stephan Kennedy for his support as an advisor during my time as ASL Club President, and for challenging me as I transitioned into the interpreting program. And to Dave Coyne, thank you for the blood, sweat, and tears your class demanded; I didn’t appreciate it then, but I can still recognize the growth I gained from it. Finally, to Sophia, Raeanne, and Kate—thank you for being the friends I didn’t know I needed, never expected to find, and hope to never lose. I truly wouldn’t be here without you. I currently freelance with Ivy Brothers Interpreting in southern Virginia, where I’ve felt a strong sense of belonging from Ivy herself and the whole IBI family since joining last spring. I’ve had the opportunity to interpret in a range of settings, including K–12 and post-secondary, assignments within the U.S. Navy, and ODU’s commencement ceremony. As I prepare for the VQAS performance and CASLI written exams, I’m also looking to grow by exploring new interpreting settings and partnering with additional agencies to further develop my skills and versatility. My overarching goal is to continue growing to become the best skilled, trusted and well-rounded interpreter I can be!
Sophia Satre (Interpreter Preparation A.A.S.) I’m currently getting ready for my last summer at Deaf Camp where I’ll get to see many familiar faces! The people I’ve met through camp left such a mark on my heart. Real life experiences, stories, and advice that could no way be conveyed in one paragraph but definitely is a part of the interpreter I am today. I’m looking forward to starting an interpreting internship in August to dive into the interpreting world. My biggest goal is to build my confidence as I start interpreting in a variety of settings.
Music
Al Atkisson (AA Humanities and Social Sciences | Music Area of Concentration) Al is a great student who studied Clarinet with Dr. Olivia Meadows at CCBC. Al performed with the Chamber Ensembles group and was the recipient of the 2024-25 Excellence in Music Theory and Ear Training III-IV award from the Music Program. Al is continuing their studies at Towson University.
Lindsay Chase will graduate with an AFA in Music this summer. She was awarded our 2024-2025 CCBC Music Student of the Year and recently gave a Graduation Recital. She participated in MDDC NATS Auditions and advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Region Auditions for Musical Theatre in North Carolina in March 2025. She’s been the 2024-2025 President of the CCBC chapter of SNATS and a soprano section leader in Chamber Singers. Lindsay plans to transfer to Salisbury University to pursue a degree in Music Education.
Chance Hatcher (AFA Fine and Performing Arts | Music Area of Concentration) Chance focused on Jazz Piano at CCBC, studying with Prof. Brian Comotto. He also studied composition with Prof. Sam Garrett. As a performer, Chance played in the Jazz Plus and Powerhouse Big Band ensembles. Before completing a Music degree, Chance also completed the Music Production and Audio Recording Technology certificate program. He is transferring to Salisbury University to study Music Technology.
Eric Patterson is graduating with an AFA in Music. Eric is a section leader in Chamber Singers, and participated in MDDC NATS Auditions and student recitals. He’s a member of the CCBC chapter of SNATS and served as the Vice President of the chapter during the 2023-2024 academic year. Eric’s always willing to help with anything that’s needed, from opening doors for visitors to helping with setups for events. Eric will transfer to Salisbury University this fall to pursue a Music degree.
Patricia Rhea (AFA Fine and Performing Arts | Music Area of Concentration) Patricia is a pianist and guitarist who completed a music degree while also being a full-time faculty member in the Wellness Department at CCBC. Patricia returned to music at CCBC after initially pursuing a music major in her undergraduate studies. She plans to continue being an incredible faculty member at CCBC, and a great supporter of the music program.
Kaden Stateler (AFA Fine and Performing Arts | Music Area of Concentration) Kaden is a composer and performer on the tuba. He studied Composition with Prof. Sam Garrett and tuba with Prof. Abhinn Malhotra. At CCBC, Kaden performed in the Baltimore Symphonic Band and the Powerhouse Big Band. He was the recipient of the Instrumentalist of the Year Award for 2025.
Theatre
Aaron Duenas (AFA Theatre) graduated in December. He starred this past fall as Christopher in CCBC’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. He has also acted in The One Act Play That Goes Wrong and Milan 1880. Aaron just won the Student Life Award for Theatre/Performance at Catonsville.
Aaron Partin (AFA Theatre) graduated in December. He starred as Seymor in CCBC’s productions of Little Shop of Horrors. He also had major roles in We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884 – 1915, Goya: en la quinta del sordo, and John Proctor is the Villain. He continues to work in the Scene Shop at CCBC Catonsville, and is actively involved in the Baltimore musical theatre scene.
Jessica Walton
Congratulations Graduates!!