SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, has announced the students included on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 academic semester at Spartanburg Methodist College. A total of 289 students achieved this honor by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
The following local students have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, grouped by their hometown:
Emily Bearse of Rock Hill, SC
Michael Decuir of Clover, SC
Julia Guzman of York, SC
Tikyevah MacKey of Lancaster, SC
Isabella Marz of Fort Mill, SC
Jonathan Quiroz Rodriguez of Clover, SC
Zoe Schwippert of Fort Mill, SC
Rashawn Venable of Fort Mill, SC
Andrew Walker of Blacksburg, SC
Gabrielle Watts of Rock Hill, SC
Congratulations to all the local students who have earned a spot on the Dean’s List through their hard work and dedication during the Fall 2025 semester!
About Spartanburg Methodist College
Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,000 students and offers six associate degrees, eight bachelor’s degrees, and 10 100% online associate and bachelor’s degree options. SMC’s unique Camak Core professional development program prepares graduates for the business world with education in critical workplace skills that employers value in new hires. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church and established in 1911, SMC students experience the transformative powers of academic excellence, intellectual exploration, social awareness, and character development in a supportive environment where they can thrive.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
