LCC honors its veteran graduates
Lenoir Community College recognized its 2019 veteran graduates in a special ceremony recently. Lenoir County Early College High School student Jessica Riggs opened the event with the singing of the National Anthem and Lenoir County Early College High School student Michael Adams performed special music throughout the event.
Chef Shawn Wimberly of Wimbo's Your Personal Chef of Virginia Beach, Va., catered and owner of All Ways Events and Catering and LCC Veterans Representative/Financial Aid Counselor Syrina Wimberly organized and decorated for the event.
Those participating in the ceremony included, from left, Steven Verhoff of Richlands, Marines; Raymond Masino of Richlands, Navy; Samuel Yowonske of Kinston, Army; Tiffney Cross of Onslow County, Air Force; Tierra Lanier of La Grange, Army; and Erik Perez of Richlands, Marines; back row, Merrill Tufts of Ayden, Marines; Gregory Harris of Kinston, Marines; Christopher Whalon of Chocowinity, Marines; Derrick Getts of Richlands, Marines, and Jeremiah Skopp of Kinston, Marines.