Celebrating Local Achievements: Laurel Ridge Community College Hosts 53rd Annual Commencement

Laurel Ridge Community College is preparing for its 53rd annual commencement exercises on May 9 and 10. The event will celebrate the achievements of 1,003 graduates from the Class of 2024, a 12-percent increase from last year. The ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Middletown Campus, behind Cornerstone Hall, and will start at 2 p.m. each day, regardless of weather.

The commencement on May 9 will focus on graduates from health professions. Jason Dolan, a local firefighter-paramedic who will receive his registered nursing diploma, is the scheduled speaker. The day will also feature pinning ceremonies for nursing, surgical technology, and medical laboratory technician graduates, and a coin ceremony for emergency medical services graduates.

The following day, May 10, will honor all other graduates. Brandi Yasem from Winchester, who plans to pursue a career as a cardiovascular surgeon, will give the commencement speech. This day will highlight the hard work and dedication of students across various disciplines.

Additionally, throughout the week, the college will host celebrations for TRIO graduates, student academic and engagement award winners, and participants in the Early College program, emphasizing its commitment to recognizing diverse student achievements.

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