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Central Carolina Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2022 as the school observed its 59th Commencement Exercises on May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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The Central Carolina Community College Class of 2022 graduation ceremonies had approximately 759 students -- including 255 graduates from the fall -- who were expected to receive 896 credentials (associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates).

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Dr. Lisa M. Chapman, Central Carolina Community College President, speaks to graduates at the 59th Commencement Exercises on May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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The Central Carolina Community College graduating students entered the main hall to the skirl of a bagpipe, a CCCC tradition. The CCCC 59th Commencement Exercises was held May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Consuela Blaizes, Central Carolina Community College Associate Dean of Health Sciences & Professional Services, spoke to graduates at the 9 a.m. program. The CCCC 59th Commencement Exercises was held May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Zaire McMican of Fuquay-Varina spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 11 a.m. program. The CCCC 59th Commencement Exercises was held May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Nikki Lara of Sanford spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 1 p.m. program. The CCCC 59th Commencement Exercises was held May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Victoria Isenhour of Sanford spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 3 p.m. program. The CCCC 59th Commencement Exercises was held May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Brent Alexander of Sanford spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 5 p.m. program. The CCCC 59th Commencement Exercises was held May 16 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.