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SPRINGFIELD Lincoln Land Community College will conduct commencement exercises on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield.
Alexis Bowman of Palmyra has been selected as this years commencement speaker. She is earning an associate of applied science degree with an emphasis in construction management. Alexis has served an internship at OShea Builders, where she will continue to grow her career upon graduation.
Addison Patrick of Chatham and Elle Walker of Springfield are serving as student marshals for the commencement ceremony. Addison served as an officer in the 蹤獲扦 Student Government Association and has been a member of the 蹤獲扦 Biology and Chemistry Clubs and Phi Theta Kappa. She is earning an associate in arts degree with an emphasis in biology and plans to transfer to the University of Illinois Springfield. Upon finishing her bachelors degree, she plans to pursue medical school.
Walker has been a member of Phi Theta Kappa, during her time at 蹤獲扦. She is earning an associate in arts degree with a concentration in accounting. She plans to transfer to UIS to obtain a bachelors degree in accounting and will pursue a career as a CPA. She will also play soccer for the UIS Prairie Stars.
Patrick Pianezza, script writer and former emergency responder, is being recognized with the 2026 蹤獲扦 Honored Alumni Award. While at 蹤獲扦, Pianezza earned an associate degree with an emphasis in biology and earned certificates in EMT, intermediate EMT and paramedic, while working in local emergency services. He wrote the screenplay for the film Code 3 starring Rainn Wilson. The script was originally a creative writing homework assignment while working on his bachelors degree at the University of South Carolina. His script took a backseat as Pianezza went on to earn a masters degree in health administration including an externship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The script was eventually read by Hollywood Director Christopher Leone and made into a film. Pianezza was on set each day to ensure the actors and directors were committed to medical accuracy. He hopes the film serves to elevate emergency medical services and as a recruitment tool for the profession.