To show highlights and photos from 23 college graduations, we need to publish several blog posts. Here’s Part Four, which includes: Tidewater, Virginia Highlands, Virginia Peninsula, Virginia Western and Wytheville Community Colleges.
Tidewater Community College:
More than 1,000 graduates were eligible to march at Tidewater Community College’s commencement ceremony on May 6. Keynote speaker Aimee Rogstad Guidera, Virginia Secretary of Education told graduates that they can, indeed, “go anywhere” based on the solid educational foundation they built at TCC.
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Virginia Highlands Community College:
More than 540 graduates were honored May 10 at Virginia Highlands Community College, earning 778 degrees and other credentials. “We have so much to celebrate this year,” said VHCC President Adam Hutchison. Three outstanding students – Kaitlyn Woodby, Ella Jackson, and Danielle Artrip helped lead the ceremonies, selected by faculty members for their exemplary leadership and representation of the values that define VHCC.
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Virginia Peninsula Community College:
In her commencement speech, Student Government Association President Tiye’ Smith spoke for the crowd of family members, faculty and students who gathered May 14 for the Virginia Peninsula Community College commencement ceremonies at Hampton Coliseum. “So many things could have kept you from this moment, and yet you’ve made it to the day in which you can celebrate all of your academic achievements. If no one has told you they’re proud of you today, please know that I am so very proud of you.” The College conferred associate degrees, certificates, career studies certificates and Workforce credentials to 1,097 students, with more than 400 of them walking across the stage.
Virginia Western Community College:
In announcing its 2024 graduating class, Virginia Western Community College offered some demographic analysis that illustrates the breadth of Virginians who are served by our colleges. VWCC said 39 percent of its graduates this year were adult learners. Eleven percent were first generation college students, and more than half the college’s graduates received some form of financial aid. More than 400 students marched during Virginia Western’s graduation May 10 in Roanoke.
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Wytheville Community College:
At its commencement ceremonies May 11, Wytheville Community College celebrated its 486 graduates and also took time to salute retired faculty members and others who have contributed to the college’s success over the years. President Dean Sprinkle presented an honorary associate degree to Anne “Annie B” Crockett-Starke, who attended WCC and eventually returned as an adjunct professor there. Crockett-Starke also supported Virginia’s Community Colleges as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006-2014.
Learn more about WCC’s Graduation:
Learn more about WCC’s Graduation
You can access the other parts of the 2024 VCCS Graduations Wrap-up here.
