York County Community College celebrates Class of 2022 at 27th commencement ceremony

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Graduates cross the stage and show off their diplomas during the 27th annual commencement address for York County Community College May 13, 2022.
Graduates cross the stage and show off their diplomas during the 27th annual commencement address for York County Community College May 13, 2022.

Wells, Maine — York County Community College held its 27th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13, at the Sanford Center for Performing Arts for graduates and their invited guests.

Nearly 200 associate degrees and certificates were awarded.

Switching their tassels from right to left, the 2022 York County Community College graduates participate in the 27th annual commencement event May 13, 2022.
Switching their tassels from right to left, the 2022 York County Community College graduates participate in the 27th annual commencement event May 13, 2022.

Dr. Michael Fischer, York County Community College (YCCC) president, welcomed graduates and their guests.

Dr. Michael Fischer, president of York County Community College, speaks to the graduating class at the school's 27th annual commencement May 13, 2022.
Dr. Michael Fischer, president of York County Community College, speaks to the graduating class at the school's 27th annual commencement May 13, 2022.

“None of us could have imagined the past two-plus years. Many of us in this room have been impacted in countless ways. Yet, we have persisted, we endured, and thanks to the help of many here we are,” Fischer said. “To our graduating students, your accomplishments are a testament to your tenacity, grit, and determination. For that we commend you, we celebrate you, and tonight we recognize your hard work.”

Graduates cross the stage and show off their diplomas during the 27th annual commencement address for York County Community College May 13, 2022.
Graduates cross the stage and show off their diplomas during the 27th annual commencement address for York County Community College May 13, 2022.

Jean Ginn-Marvin and Dr. William Cassidy brought greetings to the Class of 2022 from the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. Jennifer Mallett, chair of YCCC’s Math & Physics Department addressed the graduates on behalf of the faculty and Marguerite Suzanne Dallarie was the student speaker.

Margeurite Dallarie gives the student address at the 27th annual commencement of York County Community College May 13, 2022.
Margeurite Dallarie gives the student address at the 27th annual commencement of York County Community College May 13, 2022.

Dr. Scott Knapp former president of Central Maine Community College and YCCC served as the keynote speaker.

Tyler Sar holds a graduation bear gift after he earns his degree in criminal justice from York County Community College May 13, 2022.
Tyler Sar holds a graduation bear gift after he earns his degree in criminal justice from York County Community College May 13, 2022.
Members of the graduating Class of 2022 celebrate following the 27th annual commencement on May 13, 2022.
Members of the graduating Class of 2022 celebrate following the 27th annual commencement on May 13, 2022.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: York County Community College celebrates Class of 2022