More than 450 candidates were recognized Friday during Tyler Junior College's summer graduation at Wagstaff Gymnasium.

A reception was hosted by TJC Alumni Association after commencement.

Local graduates are listed by hometown:

Athens: Joshua Posey- Nix.

Ben Wheeler: Travis Dent, Shelby Grice.

Brownsboro: Cody Beard, Audra Newell, Maria Oden, Brandee Parker.

Chandler: Jennifer Lee- Landrum.

Frankston: Sydnie Cox, Lance Ellis, Stephen Forson, Kay Miller, Rustin Phillips, Lance Walker.