2025 Graduates of Colleges & Universities

June 5, 2025

Congratulations to the following graduates and families for these outstanding achievements! 

Lara Fisher, daughter of David and Joy Fisher, graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in Sports, Outdoor Recreation, and Tourism Management.

Penny Fries graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and minors in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering. Following graduation, Penny will enter the Navy for Surface Warfare on a nuclear engineering track. (pic)

Jenny McClain, daughter of Grayson and Beth McClain, graduated with honors from the University of Alabama with a degree in History (Public History concentration) with minors in Geography and Anthropology. (pic)

Kee-Lee Overbeck graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science.

Sara Owens, daughter of Philip and Susan Owens, graduated with Honors from Tennessee Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the College of Engineering. 

Jan Pirtle’s grandson, Skyler Jameson Pirtle, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Meredith C Williams is graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Child and Family Studies with certifications in PreK and Kindergarten and Special Education. She has a job for next year teaching special ed pre-K in Knox County schools.