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Past Central Carolina Community College presidents Dr. Marvin R. Joyner (left) and Dr. Matthew S. Garrett (center) were honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine at a March 4 reception at the college's Lee County Campus. Former N.C. Sen. Bob Atwater (right) presents the certificate to Garrett as N.C. Community College System President Scott Ralls looks on. Past President J.F. "Jeff" Hockaday was also inducted, but unable to attend the ceremony. His son, Jon Hockaday, received the certificate for him. The Order is presented to citizens of the state who have given outstanding service and contributed toward creating a better North Carolina. Since its inception in 1963, only about 15,000 have been awarded.

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Three past presidents of Central Carolina Community College were honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine at a March 4 reception at the college's Lee County Campus. Taking part in the presentation were (from left) CCCC President Bud Marchant; Jon Hockaday, who received the award on behalf of his father, Past President Jeff Hockaday; Past Presidents Marvin R. Joyner and Matthew Garrett; North Carolina Community College System President Scott Ralls; and former N.C. Sen. Bob Atwater. The Order is presented to citizens of the state who have given outstanding service and contributed toward creating a better North Carolina. Since its inception in 1963, only about 15,000 have been awarded.

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Three past presidents of Central Carolina Community College were honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine at a March 4 reception at the college's Lee County Campus. Receiving the certificates were (from left, facing the camera) Jon Hockaday, receiving the certificate on behalf of his father, Past President Jeff Hockaday, from CCCC President Bud Marchant; Past President Marvin R. Joyner, receiving the certificate from Julian Philpott, chair of the college's board of trustees; and Past President Matthew Garrett, receiving the certificate from former N.C. Sen. Bob Atwater. Not pictured is the guest speaker for the event, N.C. Community College System President Scott Ralls. The Order is presented to citizens of the state who have given outstanding service and contributed toward creating a better North Carolina. Since its inception in 1963, only about 15,000 have been awarded.