In a ceremony held last week, Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) proudly recognized the outstanding accomplishments of its 2024–2025 Guaranteed Graduates. Now in its ninth year, the Guaranteed Graduate Initiative continues to highlight PTC’s commitment to high standards in education and workforce readiness, benefiting both students and area employers.
The Guaranteed Graduate Initiative has played a pivotal role in fostering a culture of excellence across campus and among industry partners. Traci Thorpe, Superintendent/CEO of Pioneer Technology Center, noted that the initiative was developed to support businesses throughout the district. “By setting high expectations for students, we’re helping create a workforce that is dependable and well-prepared,” she said. “Employers can trust that Guaranteed Graduates are job-ready, and in the rare case they aren’t, we back that promise with retraining.”
To qualify for the guarantee, students must demonstrate excellent attendance, maintain a high GPA, complete their training program, and earn an industry-recognized credential or certification—ensuring they enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to succeed.
This year’s Guaranteed Graduates include:
First Row left to right: Konner Sherrill (Ponca City), Frederick Jackson (Fairfax), Sarah Dent (Blackwell), Priscilla Derrick (Ponca City), Jacson Barnes (Ponca City), Lexi Cochran (Medford), and Kaydence Williams (Ponca City).
Second Row left to right: Tyler Dillow (Ponca City), Logan Gehring (Ponca City), Luis “Jacob” Espinoza (Ponca City), Elizabeth Didion (Newkirk), Stephanie Sims Chrisco (Ponca City), Makinze Cassady (Blackwell), and Jesse Miller (Tonkawa).
Back Row left to right: Kaleb McVay (Ponca City), Chad Chrisco (Ponca City), Tyler Busby (Ponca City), Thomas Burtram (Ponca City), and Edward Beshirs (Newkirk). Not pictured Carter Barringer, Jordan Fairchild, Gracie Goodaker, Marcus Joseph, Andi Massey, Joel Menchaca, Adrian Perez, Dayton Seelinger, Jesse Staton, Meara Tucker, and Melanie Walton.
For more information about the Guaranteed Graduate Initiative or any of Pioneer Technology Center’s programs and services, call 580-762-8336.