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The Millard College celebrates graduates, recognizes partners
LOUISA — The Millard College celebrated more than 80 graduates in a Commencement Ceremony June 4 in the school gymnasium in Louisa. It was a momentous occasion for the graduates, their families and the Millard College community. The ceremony included the presentation of three prestigious awards: the Chancellor’s Award, the President’s Award and the Honorary
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Martin County High School celebrates Class of 2025
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated the graduation of 132 seniors in the Class of 2025 during commencement exercises Friday, May 23, at Cardinal Stadium. Valedictorian Laura Hale and co-salutatorians Chloe Alley and Aiden Fields addressed their classmates and guests before diplomas were awarded. The Class of 2025 embraced the motto: “Be a pineapple.
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Advice for graduates
Many of you have a son or daughter or maybe, like me, a granddaughter graduating this month. This is always a momentous occasion for the teenager and their families. Most of us who have a few years under our belts know that time flies. Before these graduates know what hit them, they are thrust into
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UPIKE honors graduates
PIKEVILLE — More than 550 students from the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) marked a significant milestone as they were awarded their degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The event celebrated graduates across UPIKE’s undergraduate, graduate and health professions programs. This year marked the 25th commencement for the
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Morehead State celebrates graduates
Morehead State University honored nearly 500 graduates at ceremonies Friday. MSU recognized this academic milestone for students in the presence of family, loved ones, friends, faculty, staff, students and MSU alumni. MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan conferred the degrees and congratulated each student. The ceremony honored graduates of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities &
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GED graduation ceremony unites Martin and Lawrence counties
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a momentous gathering, adult education programs from Martin and Lawrence counties joined forces to celebrate the GED graduating class of 2024. The event, hosted June 19 at the Collier Center in Inez, marked the achievements of 44 graduates. The two counties worked together as a community to
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24th Judicial District celebrates drug court graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 24th Judicial District Specialty Court congratulated and gifted eight drug court graduates May 28 in the courtroom in Inez. Judges, specialty court staff, family, friends and supporters were on hand for what Judge John T. Chafin says is his “most favorite” part of the job. “This distinguished
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Valedictorian Ashdon Kerr inspires classmates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s class of 2024 heard a moving speech from valedictorian Ashdon Kerr at the commencement ceremony May 24 in the school gymnasium. Kerr opened her address by remembering the late school principal, Brian Charles, acknowledging the impact he had on the students despite his short
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Martin County salutatorian Lena Hale champions power of positivity
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School salutatorian Lena Hale delivered an inspiring speech at the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2024 Friday in the school gymnasium. With a witty opening, she acknowledged the brief attention spans of her peers, likening them to the length of a TikTok video.
