Y E A R I N R E VIE W
THE RED HAWK WALK
Remember, you may fly to bigger things, but you’ll always be a part of CVCC. Spring is always a beautiful season in North
Dr. Hinshaw addressed each graduate with an
CVCC welcomed many different types of
Carolina—and it’s even more exciting if
inspirational message. “Dear graduate,” said
graduates across the stage, from students
you’re a college graduate.
the CVCC President, “today is a very special
who completed Early College programs to
day for you, your family, your friends, and our
second-time students who graduated with a
Every year, the Commencement Ceremony is
college, as we celebrate the accomplishment
new degree.
a great reminder of what is possible when we
of a goal realized.”
set our sights on great things. Graduation is a time to celebrate the CVCC spirit.
He emphasized that earning a college degree takes hard work, commitment, passion, and
And while the sun rose on May 12th 2023,
perseverance—and that their dedication to
the Valley glowed Red Hawk Red. More than
excellence does not stop here.
800 CVCC graduates received an associate
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DEAR GRADUATE, TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS, AND OUR COLLEGE...
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degree, a diploma, or an adult secondary
“Today is also the beginning of the rest of
credential during the 2022-2023 school
your life,” Dr. Hinshaw continued. “I have
year. Though not everyone could make it
often read that success is a journey, not a
to the ceremony, we were pleased to have
destination. So, as your journey continues,
There were even staff graduates like Steven
over 500 students join us in-person at the
reflect on the lessons that you have learned,
Rhodarmer, CVCC’s Director of Fire, Rescue,
May 12th Commencement. Graduates were
the challenges that you have overcome,
and Emergency Management Continuing
invited to bring friends and family, “walk-
and the confidence that you now have as
Education. With the support of his family
through” the Tarlton Complex, shake hands
a graduate of Catawba Valley Community
and coworkers, Steven worked hard to
with President Garrett Hinshaw, receive their
College.”
complete the AAS degree in Public Safety
college degrees, and take photographs of
Administration, with a concentration in
their memorable graduation day.
Emergency & Fire Management Services. With his prior educational credits, Steven was able to work a full-time position while completing the AAS program in four semesters. As he walked across the stage, it was evident that everyone around him was proud of his accomplishment. Additionally, college employees welcomed their
own
children
across
the
stage.
Dr. Jonathan Loss, Dean of Enrollment Management,
had
the
opportunity
to
present his daughter with her AAS degree. Mark Sigmon, CVCC’s Department Head of Welding Technology, also stood on stage to give his son Marcus his AAS degree. “It makes 6
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