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A large audience attended the Central Carolina Community College commencement exercises on May 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

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There are approximately 800 members of the Class of 2016 at Central Carolina Community College. Commencement exercises were held on May 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

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Octavia Brown, a graduate of the Dental Hygiene program, was the student speaker at the Central Carolina Community College 9 a.m. commencement exercises held on May 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

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Jackie Desmarais, who received the Associate in Arts degree, was the student speaker at the Central Carolina Community College 11:30 a.m. commencement exercises held on May 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

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Chriss Harvin, a graduate of the Industrial Systems Technology program, was the student speaker at the Central Carolina Community College 3 p.m. commencement exercises held on May 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

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Ken Hoyle Jr. (right), Vice President of Student Services, recognized Dr. Arlen Mills (left) during the 9 a.m. CCCC graduation ceremony on May 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. Dr. Mills is retiring from the faculty of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.