Alumni Spotlight
Ashanti McGuire’s story is one of perseverance and determination. As a troubled teenager, she attended an alternative school for most of her middle and high school years, eventually dropping out. In 2014, with encouragement from her daughter, she finally earned her high school diploma through the College and Career Readiness program at CCC. With that…
Recognition
On Thursday, July 11, CCC held a graduation ceremony for students in our College and Career Readiness program. This year, 29 students completed credentials to earn their high school diploma, with 19 students walking across the stage. The Keeter Auditorium was filled with family and friends, gathered to cheer, clap and celebrate the students’ accomplishments….
Academics
Brooke Porter is Cleveland Community College’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award winner. She graduated on May 9, 2024, with an Associate in Arts degree and a 4.0 GPA. She is transferring to Gardner-Webb University to earn her bachelor’s degree and then attend medical school. Ultimately, she wants to be a neurologist. “First, I want to thank…
Spotlights
Taking the first step toward something new can be very intimidating. We may hesitate, even when we know we need to take that step so we can move forward with our lives. Many of us need encouragement or nudging from a friend or family member. In Kody Parker’s case it was his parents who did…
Academics
Spring 2024 President’s List To be named to the President’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and receive a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average. The following students were named to the President’s List (listed alphabetically): Mattie Abernethy Jessica Allen Sheddrick Allen Simone Anderson Wrenaja Anderson Macy Anderson…
Recognition
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Jean Harry Francis Employee Awards! In 2021, the Cleveland Community College Foundation renamed its employee awards program in memory of long-time employee, Jean Harry Francis. Francis, who passed away in July 2020, received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 1994. Francis was a College…
Recognition
The SkillsUSA 2024 State Competition was held in Greensboro, NC, from April 23 to 25, 2024. CCC took 37 students and out of that number, 17 students placed in their competition! Congratulations to the winners! Nursing Summer Mosteller 1st Place Ashley Buckton 2nd Place Barbering Micah Webber 1st Place Paul Xiong 2nd Place…
Academics
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Cleveland Community College were honored today as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Fifty-nine students were inducted for membership based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses….
Events/Activities on Campus
Cleveland Community College held its third annual high school welding competition on Friday, May 3. Competitors from Crest High School dominated this year’s competition, taking all three of the top prizes. Corey Dubesko from IMA and Curtis Rippy from Maco served as judges for the competition. This was Rippy’s third year serving as a judge….
Events/Activities on Campus
The amphitheater on campus has been named the James B. Petty Amphitheater for years, but with only a small sign at the entrance. Recently, a beautiful new sign was installed on the stage. The new sign was revealed on Saturday, April 13, when the Cleveland Community College Foundation hosted a dinner and fundraiser to honor…