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Central Carolina Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2023 as the school observed its 61st Commencement Exercises on May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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The Class of 2023 graduation ceremonies had approximately 872 students -- including 344 graduates from the fall -- who were expected to receive 1030 credentials (associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates).

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During the first graduation ceremony of the day, Phillip J. Bradley (center) was awarded an honorary degree during the 61st Commencement Exercises on May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.. Trustee L.W. "Bobby" Powell noted that Mr. Bradley was an original member of the CCCC Foundation Board established in 1988. Here, Mr. Bradley is pictured with Julian Philpott (left), Chair of the CCCC Board of Trustees; and Dr. Lisa M. Chapman (right), CCCC President.

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Dr. Lisa M. Chapman, Central Carolina Community College President, speaks to graduates at the 61st Commencement Exercises on May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Katiria Delgado Acevedo of Broadway spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 9 a.m. program. The CCCC 61st Commencement Exercises was held May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Linda Ellison of Sanford spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 9 a.m. program. The CCCC 61st Commencement Exercises was held May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Christine Hart of Sanford spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 11 a.m. program. The CCCC 61st Commencement Exercises was held May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Sydney Hickman of Broadway spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 11 a.m. program. The CCCC 61st Commencement Exercises was held May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.

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Tina Riley of Cameron (Associate in Applied Science in Bioprocess Technology graduate) is a Biotechnology professional at Pfizer. "So what's next for us as we have achieved this important goal in our lives? Whatever comes next, one thing should be certain: never stop learning, and never think that you are at the end of your journey, for this is just another beginning," she said.

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Jessica Webb of Cameron spoke to Central Carolina Community College graduates at the 2 p.m. program. The CCCC 61st Commencement Exercises was held May 11 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center in Sanford.