As they arrived at the milestone of graduation, seniors awarded diplomas Saturday at three LCPS high schools were encouraged to continue their journey with the kind of confidence that allows them to move ahead even when the road gets rough.
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Kristy Kelly: Navigating without a degree
My son is going to get his associates degree from LCC this year. I’m so proud of his accomplishments and how hard he’s worked at finishing the course work. It wasn’t easy, for either of us. As he’s my youngest, his impending graduation has left me feeling out of sorts. Incomplete.
Caroline Lafone: Dear Class of 2024
As we approach graduation, it's truly remarkable to reflect on the journey we've shared.
LCPS seniors close out challenging, yet successful, chapter at graduation
More than 500 Lenoir County Public Schools graduating seniors put an exclamation point on a dramatic, often challenging but ultimately successful chapter of their lives during commencement exercises at Kinston, North Lenoir and South Lenoir high schools on Saturday.
Week of LCPS graduation exercises begins Tuesday
More than 500 seniors from four LCPS high schools are in line to receive diplomas next week during commencement exercises that begin Tuesday and wrap up Saturday.
Mike Parker: CSS Neuse Museum hosts 1st Homeschool Graduation
For the first time, the CSS Neuse Museum will host graduation festivities for homeschool seniors who have finished the high school phase of their studies.
Dr. Deborah Grimes to speak at LCC’s 61st Commencement May 11
Lenoir Community College will hold its 61st commencement at 7 p.m. May 11 in the Student Center with Dr. Deborah Grimes as the guest speaker. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only as seating is limited. More than 350 graduates are eligible to receive degrees.
UNC Health Lenoir welcomes 2022 new graduate nurses
We recently welcomed six New Graduate Nurses to the team! We are excited to have them join our team!
Edresse Darboe graduates from CCU in May 2022
Coastal Carolina University recognized more than 1,200 students during its spring commencement ceremonies, held May 6-7, 2022. Among the graduates was Edresse Darboe, a Marketing major from Kinston, NC (28501).
Seniors wrap up unusual high school career as LCPS wraps up graduations
Maegan Parrish, an honor student chosen as a commencement speaker for her graduation on Saturday, remembers the date when she was last a full-time, in-person high school student.
Seniors Turn Tassels at Parrott Graduation
Ending a June 3rd commencement ceremony, 49 Parrott Academy seniors turned their tassels and marched out of Ellis Simon Gym as graduates. Head of School David Moody saluted the Class of 2022 for their “spirit, enthusiasm, and talent.” He noted their honors in fine arts, six state athletic championships over four years of high school, and over 2,700 hours of community service in their senior year.
Learning Academy seniors urged to build on success of graduation
Urged to “level up,” to build on the success represented by their completion of high school, the Class of 2022 at Lenoir County Learning Academy stood Wednesday on what commencement speaker Felicia Solomon called a “lauching pad,” ready to begin a new life chapter “expecting good results.”
GEC: Ending? This is only the Beginning
When this year’s graduating class of thirty-eight began as Freshmen(some in 2017, some 2018), they had no idea the challenges they would encounter throughout their high school years. Dealing with a pandemic, no normal school routine, abbreviated schedule, virtual classes, on-line classes, and mask mandates, they still managed to meet their goals and graduate.
Four LCPS commencement exercises on tap
Nearly 500 seniors will reach the milestone that is high school graduation at commencement exercises scheduled at four LCPS schools.
Mike Parker: ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ signals a new beginning
During the COVID years, I experienced palpable disappointment. My grandson Jaxen graduated from Clayton High School – but Sandra and I could not attend. Granddaughter Courtney received her Associate of Nursing Degree from Pitt Community College – but we could not attend. Granddaughter Haley received her Associate of Arts degree from Pitt before transferring to East Carolina – but we could not attend.