2026 cording and coin ceremony set for graduating student veterans at CC
A graphic promoting the 2026 Student Veterans Cording Ceremony at Casper College, featuring a patriotic star-and-stripe border and the Casper College Veterans Services logo. (Casper College image)
The Casper College Veterans Service will hold a special cording and coin ceremony for graduating student veterans on Friday, May 8, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Chapman Lobby at Casper College.
“This special event is dedicated to our student veterans, commemorating their academic achievements and honoring their service to our country,” said Rachael Cestnik, Casper College student success coordinator.
During the service, each graduating veteran will be awarded an honor cord and a challenge coin to symbolize their dedication and commitment during their time at Casper College.
Students to be recognized are Daphne Anthony, Brandhan Tiedeman, Dennis De Ville, Trevor Cheairs, Joshua Dewitt, Jeffery Galles, Cy Kranak, Joseph Poirier, Samuel Sapp, Grant Taylor, Jeremiah King, Kurstin Larsen, Tanner Christensen, and Daniel Schoenwolf.
Patrick Amelotte, Casper College Veterans Club sponsor, will provide the keynote address at the event, featuring light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.
The event is free and open to friends, family, and fellow supporters to celebrate this memorable occasion with graduating Casper College student veterans. “We want to come together to applaud the accomplishments of our student veterans and express our heartfelt thanks for their service and sacrifice,” noted Cestnik.
The Chapman Lobby is located on the second floor of the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center on the Casper College campus.
At a Glance:
- Event Focus: A celebratory ceremony awarding honor cords and challenge coins to graduating student veterans to honor their academic success and military service.
- Key Participants: 14 graduating student veterans; keynote by Patrick Amelotte.
- Logistics: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Chapman Lobby, 2nd floor of the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center.
- Admission: Free and open to the public; includes light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.