MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Meridian Community College will hold two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 12, to celebrate 186 students completing programs in nursing, health care, career and technical education, and university transfer.
The first ceremony, set for 10 a.m. at Graham Gymnasium, will honor graduates from the Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Health Care Assistant programs. A second ceremony at 1 p.m. will recognize graduates from Career and Technical Education and University Transfer programs.
Dr. Cedric S. Gathings, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, said faculty and staff are eager to celebrate the accomplishments of MCC graduates. “Our graduates have shown remarkable resilience and purpose,” Gathings said. “We’re excited to celebrate everything they’ve accomplished and the futures they’re stepping into.”
During the 10 a.m. ceremony, graduates Adrienne Edwards, Emanjarrie West, and Jennifer Nelson will deliver the invocation, welcome, and benediction, respectively, while Lauren Broome will lead the audience in the alma mater. At the 1 p.m. ceremony, Veronica Fox, Jayla Edwards, and Broome will present the invocation, welcome, and alma mater, with Broome also delivering the benediction and adjourning the ceremony.
Recipients of the Circle of Excellence award, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, community service, and spirit, will be honored during both ceremonies. These students include those from both MCC’s University Transfer and Career and Technical Education programs.
Ahead of Friday’s graduations, the College’s Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs will host separate pinning ceremonies Thursday, Dec. 11, at McCain Theater in Ivy-Scaggs Hall. The Practical Nursing pinning will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the Associate Degree Nursing ceremony at 5:30 p.m., celebrating students’ journey toward becoming licensed nurses.
For more information about Meridian Community College, visit meridiancc.edu.