Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises was a huge celebration. The June 16 event at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center honored the achievements of more than 100 students.
SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises was a huge celebration. The June 16 event at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center honored the achievements of more than 100 students.
Jon Matthews, CCCC's Harnett County Associate Provost, welcomed the audience.
College and Career Readiness Coordinators Melody McGee of Harnett County, Daniel Loges in Chatham County, and Sandra Thompson in Lee County introduced the commencement student speakers.
Iesha Shakur-Bey Moore, a Chatham County graduate, had the following advice for her fellow graduates -- always put God first, do not ever give up, and always work smart and push on no matter what comes in your way.
Sheila Richardson, a Harnett County graduate, told her fellow graduates about the three C's of life -- choices, chances, changes. "You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change," she said. "Thank you to all teachers, staff, and co-students."
Jordan Grace Hall, a Lee County graduate, said to reach for the stars and never give up. "I am proud of all of you and this great achievement you have presented to us all here at CCCC," she said. "The courage and commitment you have shown is amazing."
Dawn Tucker, Dean of College and Career Readiness, recognized the honor graduates.
Two students received CCCC Foundation scholarships, in the amount of $600, to continue their education. The students are Iesha Shakur-Bey Moore and Jordan Grace Hall.
In addition, each student who participated in graduation will receive a tuition scholarship voucher for a free three credit hour curriculum course or one continuing education course at the college.
Daniel Loges, Melody McGee, and Sandra Thompson, College and Career Readiness Coordinators, introduced the candidates for graduation, who each received congratulations from CCCC President Dr. T.E. Marchant and CCCC Board of Trustees Chairman Julian Philpott.
Following the commencement exercises, family and friends celebrated with the graduates.
For more information about Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness programs, visit www.cccc.edu or contact: in Chatham County - 919-545-8663, in Harnett County - 910-814-8971, or in Lee County - 919-777-7701.
Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises was a huge celebration. The June 16 event at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center honored the achievements of more than 100 students.
Jordan Grace Hall, a Lee County graduate, was one of the commencement student speakers at Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises on June 16.
Iesha Shakur-Bey Moore, a Chatham County graduate, was one of the commencement student speakers at Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises on June 16.
Sheila Richardson, a Harnett County graduate, was one of the commencement student speakers at Central Carolina Community College's College and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises on June 16.