Oregon Coast Community College graduates do the ceremonial switch of their mortarboard tassels June 12 during graduation at the Newport Performing Arts Center. (OCCC photo)Oregon Coast Community College held its 38th annual commencement ceremony June 12 at the Newport Performing Arts Center, honoring graduates who together earned more than 200 degrees and certificates this year. Graduate Kara Norton delivered the student address before the conferring of degrees and certificates.
“Commencement is always a special occasion at OCCC,” said college president Marshall Mease Roache. “But this year felt even more so. There was an undeniable energy in the room — the college is celebrating its 40th year, and the stunning new Oregon Coast Advanced Technology & Trades building is rising on our Newport campus. It’s a powerful reminder that the future of this college, and this county, begins with the graduates we celebrate tonight.”
Oregon Coast Community College student speaker Kara Norton shows off her associate’s degree with college president Marshall Mease Roche during graduation ceremonies June 12 at the Newport Performing Arts Center. (OCCC photo)OCCC’s nursing program produced one of its largest classes yet, with 42 students earning an associate degree in Applied Science in Nursing and four others completing the practical nursing certificate.
Twenty-three graduates completed the associate of arts transfer degree, joined by graduates of two-year transfer degree programs in business, computer science, and general studies.
Graduates also completed a range of career-technical programs including an associate degree in aquarium science, and certificates in aquarium science, welding and shipbuilding repair, medical assisting, early childhood education, and accounting.
The college said 48 students completed the small business management program, 32 completed English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction, and 15 students earned their GED certificate.
