Congratulations to the Class of 2022

Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2022
The 81st graduating class of Morrison Tech celebrated their two years of hard work at a commencement ceremony held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in the Parkinson Auditorium. The graduating class brought a packed house to the ceremony. Students coming from varying states and backgrounds smiled, cheered, and shook many hands as they realized that they had closed an important chapter in their lives.
The Class of 2022 faced unprecedented times during their 2020 Spring Semester. This graduation has been a demonstration of resilience, commitment, and versatility that surpasses anything they could have ever expected. This class has adapted and will overcome whatever challenges life presents them with next.
The ceremony featured three speeches delivered by students from each area of study. The students chosen to represent their programs were: Kaela Baker, Mechanical ET, Lamarcus Evans, Construction ET, and Noah Henson, Network Administration.
In addition to the awarding of degrees, several students received additional awards and recognitions:
Anthony Lapp - Excellence in Building & Construction Technology
Ethan Graybill - Excellence in Drafting Technology
Payton Mast - Excellence in Engineering Technology
Ryan McDonnell - Excellence in Mathematics
Easton Lantz - Excellence in Network Administration
Kaela Baker - Excellence in Technical Communication
Within minutes, these young adults went from being students to becoming alumni of Morrison Tech. Many of the graduates will start their careers, some as soon as today, while others will continue their education at a 4-year institution. They will head out to many companies including American Buildings(Nucor), JT Cullen, Bonnell Industries, Kitagwa NorthTech, Wendler Engineering Services, Williams White & Co., Sears Mfg., City of Rochelle (IL), Wahl Clipper, Raynor Door and Constellation Energy. Upon graduation, more than 70% of graduates have already found employment while others are contemplating which job offer to take.
“Every year it is bittersweet to see part of our Morrison Tech family leave. During the past two years we have faced unique times, but together we conquered. I am beyond proud of these graduates and feel confident that they are ready to face the world. I welcome them into their new role as Morrison Tech Alumni. As a college, we thank the students and their families for allowing us to be a part of their lives for the past two years. We are left with many memories that will linger on.” said Mr. Christopher Scott, Morrison Tech President.
During the ceremony, the college took a moment to honor Mr. Richard Parkinson, a founding member, who passed away on April 24, 2022. This was the first graduation that he has missed since he joined the college in 1966.
Graduates for the May 2022 term:
Summa Cum Laude *** Magna Cum Laude ** Cum Laude *
Engineering Technology - Construction Concentration
Riley Birnbaum from Oregon, Illinois
Lamarcus Evans from Peoria, Illinois
Anthony Lapp from Milledgeville, Illinois
Matthew Shere from Chana, Illinois
Engineering Technology - Design & Drafting Concentration
Kaela Baker from Clinton, Iowa*
Ethan Graybill from Freeport, Illinois*
Grey Haenitsch from Dixon, Illinois
Sean Howard from Alton, Illinois
Robert Lieser from Frankfort, Illinois
Payton Mast from Andalusia, Illinois**
Connor Nerstheimer from Rock Falls, Illinois*
Cameron Purcell from DeWitt, Iowa*
Robert Scianna form Marengo, Illinois
Noah Travis from Pontiac, Illinois
Cole Whitebread from Rock Falls, Illinois**
Joshua Wiebenga from Fulton, Illinois
Networking Administration Concentration
Steven Adee from Milledgeville, Illinois
Garrett Bittinger from Polo, Illinois***
Blake Burkhart from West Brooklyn, Illinois
Evan Camper from Prophetstown, Illinois
Nicholas Frankfother from Rock Falls, Illinois
Nolan Harshman from Dixon, Illinois***
Noah Henson from Milledgeville, Illinois
Eric Holden from Ashton, Illinois**
Savage Hutton from Tampico, Illinois*
Easton Lantz from Tampico, Illinois
Ryan McDonnell from Sterling, Illinois***
John Potter from Morrison, Illinois*
Trey Winkler from Lee Center, Illinois
Engineering Technology - Design & Drafting Concentration December 2021
Joshua Borst from Winnebago, Illinois
James Fennesy from Bloomington, Illinois*
Victor Simmons from Rock Island, Illinois
Networking Administration Concentration December 2021
Cooper Findley from Morrison, Illinois
Ethan James from Oregon, Illinois
Austin Sullivan from Erie, Illinois