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Graduating students of Central Carolina Community College applaud and smile doing an address at the Aug. 2 Summer Commencement Exercises in the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. About 170 students completed their studies during the summer semester; 100 participated in the exercises. The graduates earned almost 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some will continue their education at four-year institutions, while most will take their new skills and knowledge directly into the workforce.

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Darel Davis, of Lee County, delivers one of the graduation addresses at Central Carolina Community College's Summer Commencement Exercises Aug. 2 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Davis received his Associate in Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology and has already gotten a job. About 170 students completed their studies during the summer semester; 100 participated in the exercises. The graduates earned almost 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some will continue their education at four-year institutions, while most will take their new skills and knowledge directly into the workforce.

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Central Carolina Community College President Bud Marchant (left) congratulates Steven Richard, of Chatham County, on receiving his Associate of Arts degree during the college's Aug. 2 Summer Commencement. Richard will continue his education at UNC-Chapel Hill. About 170 students completed their studies during the summer semester; 100 participated in the exercises. The graduates earned almost 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some will continue their education at four-year institutions, while most will take their new skills and knowledge directly into the workforce.

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Steven Richard, of Chatham County, delivers one of the graduation addresses at Central Carolina Community College's Summer Commencement Exercises Aug. 2 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Richard received his Associate of Arts and will continue his education at UNC-Chapel Hill. About 170 students completed their studies during the summer semester; 100 participated in the exercises. The graduates earned almost 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some will continue their education at four-year institutions, while most will take their new skills and knowledge directly into the workforce.

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Samantha Gaines (left), of Lee County, and Kristy Robertson (center) and Jennifer Smith, both of Chatham County, all received their Diploma in Medical Assisting during Carolina Community College's Summer Commencement Exercises Aug. 2 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Pictured with them are Smith's daughter, Taylor, 8, and husband, Christopher. About 170 students completed their studies during the summer semester; 100 participated in the exercises. The graduates earned almost 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some will continue their education at four-year institutions, while most will take their new skills and knowledge directly into the workforce.

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Laura Marsh (left), of Harnett County, received her Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology during Carolina Community College's Summer Commencement Exercises Aug. 2 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Sharing the big day with her is her brother, John Marsh. Laura Marsh worked at Hanes Brand for 20 years before the plant closed. She came to CCCC to gain an education for a second career. About 170 students completed their studies during the summer semester; 100 participated in the exercises. The graduates earned almost 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some will continue their education at four-year institutions, while most will take their new skills and knowledge directly into the workforce.

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Ernest Cross (back), of Harnett County, received his Certificate in Barbering during Carolina Community College's Summer Commencement Exercises Aug. 2 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Sharing the special occasion with him are (front, from left) his fiancee Edna Perkins; daughter, Nyrea Cross; and mother, Verna Cross. About 170 students completed their studies during the summer semester; 100 participated in the exercises. The graduates earned almost 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some will continue their education at four-year institutions, while most will take their new skills and knowledge directly into the workforce.