Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce student-graduates William Cary, Levi Fritsch and Julian Peacock will deliver the commencement addresses to the graduating class during the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies that will take place May 10 at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

For the first ceremony, William Cary will deliver the commencement address.

Cary is earning an accelerated advanced emergency medical technician technical certificate. He has previously earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a master’s degree in health and human performance from the University of the Cumberlands, where he honed his passion for promoting holistic health and wellness. With a deep-rooted commitment to healthcare, Cary is eager to leverage his expertise in emergency medicine as he pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. His unique blend of knowledge, experience and drive sets him on a clear path toward making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

For the second ceremony, Levi Fritsch and Julian Peacock will deliver the commencement address.

A Maury County resident, Fritsch is graduating from Columbia State with an Associate of Science degree in computer science. At Columbia State, he served as vice president of the Student Government Association during the 2024-2025 academic year, handling SGA elections and leading Columbia State’s delegation to the annual Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature. As part of his SGA role, he helped represent Columbia State on the Student Government President’s Council for the Tennessee Board of Regents. Fritsch has also been an officer or member of Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa Delta honor societies, the STEM Club and the President’s Leadership Society. He strongly believes in the opportunities that college provides outside the classroom, and he is extremely grateful to all the faculty, staff and students who have made his college career possible and strives to give back whenever possible. Fritsch plans to transfer to Lipscomb University to complete a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Peacock started taking Columbia State dual enrollment classes at 14 and is now graduating three years later with an Associate of Arts degree in philosophy. He served as vice president of leadership for Phi Theta Kappa honor society, as well as vice president and historian for Sigma Kappa Delta honor society. Next, he plans to pursue a bachelor's degree at a New York City university.

The commencement ceremony will take place in the Webster Athletic Center gymnasium on the Columbia Campus.

The commencement ceremony will be streamed live for remote viewing. The ceremony can be found at www.ColumbiaState.edu/Graduation.

For the safety of students, faculty, staff and guests, security personnel will conduct a speedy inspection of all bags, purses and containers. The following items will not be allowed inside or outside during the commencement ceremonies: weapons, strollers, alcohol, laser pointers, lawn chairs, drones, glass containers or any other items deemed unacceptable by Columbia State security or staff.

For a full list of prohibited items, parking, special seating information or further details regarding commencement, please visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/Graduation.

Guests should plan to arrive early as seating is limited. Overflow seating will be available in the Ledbetter Auditorium in the Frank G. Clement Building. The Webster Athletic Center is on the Columbia Campus, located at 1665 Hampshire Pike.