TCCC celebrates new GED grads

Front (L-R): Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers, Kayla Clouchete, Stephanie Carpenter, Sloane Millsaps, Rachael Holland, Jessica Bedoya; back (L-R): Anthony Monroe, Ryan Wilson, Cory Bridges, Rebecca Smith, Austin Cable, Angie Patterson, Jennifer Davies

The Tri-County Community College (TCCC) Adult Basic Skills division held its graduation ceremony on Tuesday, August 12, at the Graham County Center.

Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers, President of the college, was the graduation speaker. She congratulated the graduates on their achievement of going back to school and for overcoming the obstacles that kept them from earning a diploma earlier.

"Graduation is an important time in your life," said Dr. Tipton-Rogers. "In some ways it is the most important time."

She also talked about what the GED can mean in their lives, including more opportunities and better pay.

The GED series is comprised of five separate tests that include the following areas: writing skills; social studies; science; literature and art; and mathematics. After successfully passing all of the segments, students receive a High School Equivalency Diploma.

A total of 20 students have completed the national GED test course of study at the Graham County Center in the past year. They are: Angie S. Adams, Jessica E. Bedoya, Cory D. Bridges, Austin B. Cable, Stephanie A. Carpenter, Kayla Clouchete, Jennifer J. Davies, Jason D. Dyer, Nicole R. Gutierrez, Rachael Holland, Tiffany R. Hoover, Alexandria S. Millsaps, Tina H. Millsaps, Anthony R. Monroe, Nathan J. Mull, Trey B. Orr, Angie M. Patterson, Rebecca Smith, Elizabeth N. Stevens, and Ryan A. Wilson.