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NACC's 2008 Graduation Ceremony Largest
Ever
An audience of more than 2,000 people
recently watched the largest graduating class ever at Northeast
Alabama Community College receive their diplomas and
heard United States Congressman Robert Aderholt deliver the
commencement address. “This was a very exciting and rewarding
evening for us,” stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. “Due
to the size of the graduating class, we moved our graduation
ceremony off-campus for the first time and held it at the DeKalb
County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. This permitted more of
the graduates’ family members and friends to attend this
celebration.” A total of 197 students received associate
diplomas at the ceremony. Students were shown on a large screen
monitor as they walked across the stage to receive their
diplomas.
Congressman Aderholt, who represents the
4th District, thanked the families of the graduates for the
support they had given in helping get their family member to the
graduation milestone. He also advised students to act ethically
in all that they did and to treat others as they themselves
would be like to be treated. Others receiving special
recognition at the ceremony were Dr. Daphne Huntley, chosen as
the Dr. Charles M. Pendley Founders’ Chair Award Recipient as
the college’s most outstanding teacher for the year; Matthew
Hubbard, the President’s Cup recipient as the most outstanding
student for 2007-2008; Austin Crowe and Matthew Hubbard, chosen
as the college’s All-Alabama Academic Team members. A diploma
and recognition was also given posthumously to the family of
Deborah Stevenson, a member of the class who died as a result of
an automobile accident in December of 2007.
“Graduation is the key event that we have
at Northeast,” Campbell stated. “Our main purpose as an
institution is to have students succeed at their educational
goals and it is always inspiring to our faculty and staff to see
these graduating students receive this recognition.” The NACC
Chorus, led by Dr. Kathy Adkins, performed at the ceremony, as
did a musical group led by Dr. Dan Knox. Dr. Joe Burke, Mr. Mike
Kennamer, Dean Marilyn Reece, and President Campbell presented
the diplomas to the graduates. Mrs. Angie Stewart,
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President/Dean of
Instruction, certified students’ graduation requirements and
designated those to be recognized for honors.
Campbell also acknowledged the Graduation
Committee, which made arrangements for the ceremony. Committee
members are: Ms. Susan Barron, chair; Mrs. Angie Stewart; Mrs.
Holly Williams; Mrs. Carolyn Jones; Dr. Dan Knox; Dr. Kathy
Adkins; Ms. Andrea Wheeler; Mr. Kent Jones; and Mrs. Julise
Clement.
See the list of
2008 Graduates.
Northeast graduates in line prior to the 2008
graduation ceremony
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