CHARLESTON, SC – A distinct group of students from York and Lancaster counties were among the graduates recognized at the College of Charleston’s Winter 2025 Commencement.
The ceremony, held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, saw the university award more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degrees. The following local students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, many graduating with academic honors.
Fort Mill Graduates
Ten students from Fort Mill earned their degrees during the winter ceremony:
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Madison LoPresti graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Exercise Science.
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Jacqueline Lee graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Elementary Education.
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Abigail Castino graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Biology.
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Madelyn Labarge graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Theatre.
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Nathan Argo graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Exercise Science.
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Lily Patrick earned a degree in Psychology.
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Michael Vanartsdalen earned a degree in Business Administration.
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Justin Lyons earned a degree in Languages.
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Maclean Reilly earned a degree in Biology.
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Mary Elizabeth Graham earned a degree in Studio Art.
Rock Hill Graduates
Four students from Rock Hill completed their studies:
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Dakota Aradas graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Middle Grades Education.
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John Hudson graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Commercial Real Estate Finance.
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Anna Carter graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies/Environmental Geosciences.
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Isabella Revels earned a degree in Chemistry.
Clover, Indian Land, and Lancaster Graduates
Several other area students also completed their degree requirements:
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Moriah Dickey (Clover) graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Psychology.
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Toni Davis (Clover) earned a degree in Data Science and Analytics.
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Calvert Pedder (Indian Land) earned a degree in English.
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Kristen Falk (Indian Land) earned a degree in Business Administration.
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Tomayer Stover (Lancaster) earned a degree in Exercise Science.
About the College of Charleston Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life, and affordability. Its historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world.
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