桑福德,N.C. ——丹尼斯·A. 柳条公民 & Conference Center buzzed with excitement and pride on August 13 as Central Carolina 社区 大学 (推荐正规买球平台) hosted its 大学 and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises. The event celebrated the achievements of over 115 students who have completed their educational and career readiness goals.

Dr. 莉莎米. Chapman, President of 推荐正规买球平台, opened the ceremony with a heartfelt welcome. "Welcome to this great celebration - a great accomplishment that these students have met. It's the beginning of more to come," she said. Dr. Chapman encouraged graduates to savor the moment and recognize the significance of their achievement. "You have been great as students. Please recognize it's your night. Enjoy it and appreciate everything you've done to get here."

The ceremony was marked by personal triumphs and collective joy. Dr. 克丽丝蒂短, 推荐正规买球平台 Vice President/Chief Academic Officer, introduced the student speaker, Luisa Fernanda Patino马林. Patino马林, who earned her High School Equivalency diploma and a certificate in BioWork, delivered an inspiring address. She reflected on the theme of perseverance, 说, "I think that many times we think that there is a right time to do things, but today I know that life will always give us new opportunities to start again and again."

Patino马林 also paid tribute to her mother, who taught her the value of resilience and enjoyment in the journey of life. "The most important thing is not the goal but rather enjoying the journey," Patino马林 shared. Her closing remarks were a call to action for the graduates, hoping that their new beginnings would contribute to making the world a better place. "I hope that in this new stage that all of us are beginning, we can leave a world much better than the one we have found, 越来越团结, and work together to create a better society."

Dr. 德拉·伍兹纽柯克, 推荐正规买球平台 Instructor of Career and Academic Engagement, served as the Mace Bearer, symbolizing the academic honor of the day. Honor graduates Ruby Elizabeth Jordan, Joel Angel Rodriguez, and Dylan Scott Rosales were recognized for their outstanding achievements by Claudia Clayton, 推荐正规买球平台 Dean of Career and Academic Engagement.

The Presentation of Candidates was managed by Anita Green, 推荐正规买球平台 Career Pathways Coordinator. As the graduates' names were called, they walked across the stage, greeted by applause from their families and friends. Dr. Chapman and 推荐正规买球平台 Board of Trustees Chair Julian Philpott had the honor of conferring diplomas, making each graduate's accomplishment a moment to cherish.

Musical entertainment was provided by Hunter Hoyle and Ken Hoyle, adding a celebratory note to the proceedings. The Invocation and Benediction were delivered by Dr. Mark Hall, 推荐正规买球平台 Chatham County Provost.

仪式结束后, graduates and their loved ones gathered for celebrations, marking the culmination of a significant chapter in their lives.

For those interested in reliving the moments from the ceremony, photos are available for download at www.预备.edu/slideshows. For more information about 推荐正规买球平台's 大学 and Career Readiness programs, visit www.预备.edu/ecd/college-career-readiness.