just need to see waterfalls.”
Joining the ranks of Titan Nation are husband and wife Eryc and Juliette Botts, who both graduated with Organizational Management BAS degrees.
“ I’ m accomplishing something I never thought I could do. It makes me feel like a firework... a burst of joy and achievement,” said Juliette, who earned an associate degree at EFSC with her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant no in-person commencement the first time around.“ This time, we get to walk together.”
The Botts are very proud alumni, having also worked on the food concessions team for EFSC’ s athletic programs for almost 10 years until last year. Juliette plans to open a restaurant in memory of a best friend lost to COVID and put some of the proceeds toward an EFSC Foundation scholarship in his memory. Eryc, a Navy veteran, plans to work in hospitality management.
Adding to the family affair theme were Amber Meade and her oldest son, Tyler, who moved to the Space Coast in 2022 because of her husband’ s Air Force
“ Today is a truly special day. It marks the achievement of an important milestone in your life, and the beginning of a future full of opportunity. The world needs you. We need your talents, imagination, creativity, and hard work. You are the Titan Nation.”
— Dr. Jim Richey career, making it possible for Amber to finally fulfill her education dream because they had not been stationed in one place long enough before.
“ I’ m going to cry the whole graduation day,” said Amber, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA from the Physical Therapist Assistant A. S. program.“ We always knew that we’ d both be walking across the stage in May 2025. I’ m just so proud of everything we’ ve accomplished.”
“ I’ m going to try to get my civil engineering degree and work on roller coasters or amusement rides,” said Tyler, who is moving on to UCF after earning his A. A. through EFSC dual enrollment as a Satellite High student.
PUBLIC SAFETY
The largest Law Enforcement Academy class( 24-L4) – 37 spring of 2025 – had a 100 % pass rate on their state examination!
Law Enforcement and Crossover to LE: 94
Corrections and LE to Corrections: 15
Fire Science and Firefighter: 80 EMT: 131 Paramedic: 40
Law Enforcement Academy Class 24-L4 of Spring 2025
Total Students: 365 Total Degrees / Certificates: 368
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