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Holt didn’t sign-up for one class. She enrolled full-time and earned her associate degree in Engineering Graphics. She didn’t stop there. Holt entered the geospatial industry and has been working at GIS Surveyors, Inc. (GSi) for the past three years.

“It was unbelievable to be in a room with 3 astronauts!” said Sharde Tate. “It was such an amazing feeling to witness a female astronaut who contributed so much for NASA and really paved the way for the women after her in a field that is known for being dominated by men.”

Drake State alumnus Max Tunstill (’07) worked as a Registered Nurse for eight years at Huntsville Hospital. He achieved his goal of becoming the Unit Director and enjoyed it so much he thought he would continue in this role for the rest of his career.

Cosmetology alumna Shannon McGlathery is a 36-year-old successful business owner who began her career with only a thought – “I want to do hair.”