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The Greenfield Community College Office of Student Leadership & Engagement is located in the Core of the Main Building room C216.

GCC is more than a college—it’s a lifeline for students, especially those from low-income and first-generation backgrounds. With a 31% enrollment increase since 2022 and growing student needs, your support is more crucial than ever. Gifts made by tomorrow, 6/30 will unlock a 50% match, amplifying your impact! Invest in students today: gccfor.me/endowment-match

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GCC is more than a college—it’s a lifeline for students, especially those from low-income and first-generation backgrounds. With a 31% enrollment increase since 2022 and growing student needs, your support is more crucial than ever. Gifts made by tomorrow, 6/30 will unlock a 50% match, amplifying your impact! Invest in students today: gccfor.me/endowment-match

Did you know… our library has a huge selection of Pride-related titles? Graphic novels, history books, art books, you name it! Nursing students - there’s even a group of titles just for you!

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Did you know… our library has a huge selection of Pride-related titles? Graphic novels, history books, art books, you name it! Nursing students - there’s even a group of titles just for you!

At GCC, we don’t just provide education—we help students rewrite their stories and build brighter futures! Donations support scholarships and emergency needs like food, housing, and child care, helping students stay enrolled and succeed. Gifts made by June 30th will unlock a 50% match, amplifying your impact! gccfor.me/endowment-match

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At GCC, we don’t just provide education—we help students rewrite their stories and build brighter futures! Donations support scholarships and emergency needs like food, housing, and child care, helping students stay enrolled and succeed. Gifts made by June 30th will unlock a 50% match, amplifying your impact! gccfor.me/endowment-match

The Practical Nursing Program pinning ceremony took place this past Saturday, and there were smiles and tears all around! You should be so proud of all you`ve accomplished, Practical Nursing students!

Beautiful photographs by Kelly Fletcher Photography.

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The Practical Nursing Program pinning ceremony took place this past Saturday, and there were smiles and tears all around! You should be so proud of all you've accomplished, Practical Nursing students!

Beautiful photographs by Kelly Fletcher Photography.

The GCC Foundation has scholarships for you! These scholarships are open to new and current students, all majors, all types of GCC students! Apply by July 6th: gccfor.me/scholarships

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The GCC Foundation has scholarships for you! These scholarships are open to new and current students, all majors, all types of GCC students! Apply by July 6th: gccfor.me/scholarships

We had a blast celebrating Juneteenth at Greenfield Common last week! Dr. Angela Campbell, GCC’s VP of Institutional Mission, Culture, and Climate, was one of several speakers at the city’s Proclamation Ceremony. And our Admissions team joined for the larger celebration Saturday, that included live entertainment, music, and a small business sidewalk sale.

We were proud to accept a trophy marking our fourth year of support. See you all next year!

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We had a blast celebrating Juneteenth at Greenfield Common last week! Dr. Angela Campbell, GCC’s VP of Institutional Mission, Culture, and Climate, was one of several speakers at the city’s Proclamation Ceremony. And our Admissions team joined for the larger celebration Saturday, that included live entertainment, music, and a small business sidewalk sale.

We were proud to accept a trophy marking our fourth year of support. See you all next year!

Congratulations to our Practical Nursing Program students! Their Pinning Ceremony is TODAY, Saturday, at 11 a.m.! The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who can’t join and want to show their support: gccfor.me/PN-25

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Congratulations to our Practical Nursing Program students! Their Pinning Ceremony is TODAY, Saturday, at 11 a.m.! The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who can’t join and want to show their support: gccfor.me/PN-25

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and GCC’s Nahman-Watson Library has a diverse selection of titles on the subject. Our personal favorite find was the graphic novel Fist Stick Knife Gun adapted by Jamar Nicholas AND the original memoir by Geoffrey Canada!

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June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and GCC’s Nahman-Watson Library has a diverse selection of titles on the subject. Our personal favorite find was the graphic novel Fist Stick Knife Gun adapted by Jamar Nicholas AND the original memoir by Geoffrey Canada!

We’re so proud of our Practical Nursing Program students` hard work! Join us to celebrate them at their Pinning Ceremony this Saturday, June 21st, at 11am. For anyone who can’t make it in person, we’ll be livestreaming the ceremony here: gccfor.me/PN-25

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We’re so proud of our Practical Nursing Program students' hard work! Join us to celebrate them at their Pinning Ceremony this Saturday, June 21st, at 11am. For anyone who can’t make it in person, we’ll be livestreaming the ceremony here: gccfor.me/PN-25

In observance of Juneteenth, Greenfield Community College is closed today. There will be no classes, and offices are closed for the day.

GCC is a proud co-sponsor of the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Greenfield’s Court Square this Saturday, June 21st. We hope to see you there! More event info: gccfor.me/juneteenth-celebration

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In observance of Juneteenth, Greenfield Community College is closed today. There will be no classes, and offices are closed for the day.

GCC is a proud co-sponsor of the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Greenfield’s Court Square this Saturday, June 21st. We hope to see you there! More event info: gccfor.me/juneteenth-celebration

We recently partnered with @umassfive and @masshirefhwb to host over 70 high school students from Pioneer, Mohawk, and Athol for a Reality Fair! This hands-on budgeting simulation gave students a taste of life at age 25. They picked a career, got a real-world salary, and navigated expenses like housing, food, insurance, transportation, and even retirement—learning the ins and outs of financial decision-making.

Students also toured the GCC campus and participated in workforce development games that helped them think critically about their futures. A big thank you to the 30+ amazing volunteers who helped bring this impactful day to life! Read full story: gccfor.me/reality-fair

(Photo by UMassFive College Federal Credit Union)

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We recently partnered with @umassfive and @masshirefhwb to host over 70 high school students from Pioneer, Mohawk, and Athol for a Reality Fair! This hands-on budgeting simulation gave students a taste of life at age 25. They picked a career, got a real-world salary, and navigated expenses like housing, food, insurance, transportation, and even retirement—learning the ins and outs of financial decision-making.

Students also toured the GCC campus and participated in workforce development games that helped them think critically about their futures. A big thank you to the 30+ amazing volunteers who helped bring this impactful day to life! Read full story: gccfor.me/reality-fair

(Photo by UMassFive College Federal Credit Union)

Lenora Dickson is the latest winner of our GCC Admissions Raffle! You have a chance to win your very own swag bag of goodies Saturday, June 21st, at Greenfield’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Court Square - come say hello!

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Lenora Dickson is the latest winner of our GCC Admissions Raffle! You have a chance to win your very own swag bag of goodies Saturday, June 21st, at Greenfield’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Court Square - come say hello!

GCC took part in a recent event at Lake Warner hosted by MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board as part of the ongoing “MassHire 250 Workforce Innovation Tour”! This event included local recreational businesses, organizations, and chambers of commerce.

Our Dean of Workforce Development Alex Carley noted, “The outdoor recreation industry in our region serves as a strong example of a high functioning workforce ecosystem in action: employers, training providers, policymakers, and our Workforce Board and Career Center partners have all come together to collaborate, innovate, and invest in the future growth of this vital industry sector in the Pioneer Valley.”
See full story: https://gccfor.me/outdoor-recreation-growth

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GCC took part in a recent event at Lake Warner hosted by MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board as part of the ongoing “MassHire 250 Workforce Innovation Tour”! This event included local recreational businesses, organizations, and chambers of commerce.

Our Dean of Workforce Development Alex Carley noted, “The outdoor recreation industry in our region serves as a strong example of a high functioning workforce ecosystem in action: employers, training providers, policymakers, and our Workforce Board and Career Center partners have all come together to collaborate, innovate, and invest in the future growth of this vital industry sector in the Pioneer Valley.”
See full story: https://gccfor.me/outdoor-recreation-growth

UPDATE: Our website is back up - thank you for your patience!

Due to an issue that is affecting many sites around the globe, our website is currently down. Please stay tuned! We will update you here with any new information, including when it is restored.

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UPDATE: Our website is back up - thank you for your patience!

Due to an issue that is affecting many sites around the globe, our website is currently down. Please stay tuned! We will update you here with any new information, including when it is restored.

Sam Walsh, Environmental Conservation major and Geology Museum intern: "Getting to try something new and work with such beautiful minerals has been such a fun experience. I`ve learned a ton—everything from how minerals form and what makes them unique, to where different specimens come from. Plus, organizing collections and creating displays has given me hands-on experience in museum work. I loved being able to revamp the displays and really highlight the beauty of the minerals."
See full story: https://gccfor.me/geology-internship

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Sam Walsh, Environmental Conservation major and Geology Museum intern: "Getting to try something new and work with such beautiful minerals has been such a fun experience. I've learned a ton—everything from how minerals form and what makes them unique, to where different specimens come from. Plus, organizing collections and creating displays has given me hands-on experience in museum work. I loved being able to revamp the displays and really highlight the beauty of the minerals."
See full story: https://gccfor.me/geology-internship

We were SO happy to see the turnout for the Franklin County Pride Parade despite the rain - thank you to everyone who joined us! The joyful energy and sense of community were not dampened by the weather!

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We were SO happy to see the turnout for the Franklin County Pride Parade despite the rain - thank you to everyone who joined us! The joyful energy and sense of community were not dampened by the weather!

Our students` stories inspire us everyday, so here`s a spotlight on Mike Hannigan, Student Senate President and former GCC Student Trustee, who recently shared his transformative journey from a place of personal struggle to becoming a dedicated community leader.

Less than two years ago, Mike Hannigan moved to Greenfield at what he described as a "low point" in life. He signed up for a volunteer shift at Stone Soup Café while enrolling in three classes at GCC through the MassReconnect program.

“What I was missing was a connection to community and the opportunity to be involved in something bigger than myself,” he says. “Stone Soup Café and Greenfield Community College provided that for me. They changed my life.”

Since then, Mike has embraced a passion for food justice and service. An internship at Stone Soup Café introduced him to the principles of permaculture and the impact of community service. He became involved with gleaning produce for local distribution with Rachel’s Table, and now leads GCC’s Permaculture Club, expanding access to fresh food for students on campus.

Mike’s story is a reminder of how connection, purpose, and community can change everything.

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Our students' stories inspire us everyday, so here's a spotlight on Mike Hannigan, Student Senate President and former GCC Student Trustee, who recently shared his transformative journey from a place of personal struggle to becoming a dedicated community leader.

Less than two years ago, Mike Hannigan moved to Greenfield at what he described as a "low point" in life. He signed up for a volunteer shift at Stone Soup Café while enrolling in three classes at GCC through the MassReconnect program.

“What I was missing was a connection to community and the opportunity to be involved in something bigger than myself,” he says. “Stone Soup Café and Greenfield Community College provided that for me. They changed my life.”

Since then, Mike has embraced a passion for food justice and service. An internship at Stone Soup Café introduced him to the principles of permaculture and the impact of community service. He became involved with gleaning produce for local distribution with Rachel’s Table, and now leads GCC’s Permaculture Club, expanding access to fresh food for students on campus.

Mike’s story is a reminder of how connection, purpose, and community can change everything.

Celebrate Pride Month with GCC! We’ll be walking in the Franklin County Pride Parade on Saturday, June 7, and we’d love to see you there. Sign up to walk with us using the link in our bio!

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Celebrate Pride Month with GCC! We’ll be walking in the Franklin County Pride Parade on Saturday, June 7, and we’d love to see you there. Sign up to walk with us using the link in our bio!

Congratulations to our incredible GCC student, Mary Brouder, on completing a transformative 12-week internship at Sisson Accounting Services! Mary`s dedication and hard work have paid off—gaining hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Excel and tax software like Lacerte, while building confidence in client interactions. Starting with just one accounting course, she`s grown into a skilled professional, applying key concepts like depreciation and payroll taxes in real-world settings.

Her passion for accounting, especially tax prep, is stronger than ever, and she`s now planning to pursue a master’s degree at UMass Amherst to reach her long-term goals.

She thanks Professor Jeffrey Galbraith and Internship Coordinator David Brown for guiding her towards a bright future as a CPA! We couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishments, Mary! See the full story using the link in our bio.

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Congratulations to our incredible GCC student, Mary Brouder, on completing a transformative 12-week internship at Sisson Accounting Services! Mary's dedication and hard work have paid off—gaining hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Excel and tax software like Lacerte, while building confidence in client interactions. Starting with just one accounting course, she's grown into a skilled professional, applying key concepts like depreciation and payroll taxes in real-world settings.

Her passion for accounting, especially tax prep, is stronger than ever, and she's now planning to pursue a master’s degree at UMass Amherst to reach her long-term goals.

She thanks Professor Jeffrey Galbraith and Internship Coordinator David Brown for guiding her towards a bright future as a CPA! We couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishments, Mary! See the full story using the link in our bio.

Alumni, we’re excited to invite you and a guest to join your fellow alums for a meet and greet at the brewery at stunning Four Star Farms on June 5 at 5 p.m. Plus, we’ll be celebrating the graduating class of 2025 as they become our newest alumni, so come be a part of the celebration! A cash bar will be open for your convenience and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP using the link in our bio.

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Alumni, we’re excited to invite you and a guest to join your fellow alums for a meet and greet at the brewery at stunning Four Star Farms on June 5 at 5 p.m. Plus, we’ll be celebrating the graduating class of 2025 as they become our newest alumni, so come be a part of the celebration! A cash bar will be open for your convenience and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP using the link in our bio.

Stop by our Registration Rally—in person or online—to register for fall classes this Thursday! New and current students welcome. Sign up using the link in our bio for a reminder or for access to the Zoom link! The earlier you sign up for classes, the more likely you are to get the ones you need so don`t miss out on the opportunity to get your top picks!

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Stop by our Registration Rally—in person or online—to register for fall classes this Thursday! New and current students welcome. Sign up using the link in our bio for a reminder or for access to the Zoom link! The earlier you sign up for classes, the more likely you are to get the ones you need so don't miss out on the opportunity to get your top picks!

Thank you to everyone who braved the threatening weather to cheer on our graduates on Saturday! Here`s a sneak peak at some of memories made. Congrats again to our fantastic grads!

Photos by Caro Meliones and Kelly Fletcher Photography

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Thank you to everyone who braved the threatening weather to cheer on our graduates on Saturday! Here's a sneak peak at some of memories made. Congrats again to our fantastic grads!

Photos by Caro Meliones and Kelly Fletcher Photography

Due to impending severe weather, GCC’s Commencement on Saturday, May 17 will now begin at 9 a.m. on the East Lawn under the tent. Nursing pinning and Medical Assistant pinning will be at 11 a.m. (Nursing in the Dining Commons, Medical Assistant in East 124). We`re still looking forward to celebrating our grads, and a little wet weather isn`t going to stop us!

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Due to impending severe weather, GCC’s Commencement on Saturday, May 17 will now begin at 9 a.m. on the East Lawn under the tent. Nursing pinning and Medical Assistant pinning will be at 11 a.m. (Nursing in the Dining Commons, Medical Assistant in East 124). We're still looking forward to celebrating our grads, and a little wet weather isn't going to stop us!

Celebrated our student leaders and award winners today. So proud of these inspiring students and grateful for their contributions to the classroom and the community.

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Celebrated our student leaders and award winners today. So proud of these inspiring students and grateful for their contributions to the classroom and the community.

Spotted on the East Lawn: the final sign that commencement is near! You`ve all finished up your classes, now there`s just one more step to take. 🎓

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Spotted on the East Lawn: the final sign that commencement is near! You've all finished up your classes, now there's just one more step to take. 🎓

Have you heard the news? The Spring 2025 edition of the GCC student-run literary journal Plum is available! If you didn`t get the chance to pick up a copy on campus, don`t worry we`ve got the digital version right here! Check out the link in our bio.

Plum`s mission is to provide a platform that nurtures the creative potential of students, celebrates the writing and art alive in our region and creates an engaging exchange that enriches the whole community. They publish writing and artwork from students, staff, faculty, alums and creatives from the surrounding region!

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Have you heard the news? The Spring 2025 edition of the GCC student-run literary journal Plum is available! If you didn't get the chance to pick up a copy on campus, don't worry we've got the digital version right here! Check out the link in our bio.

Plum's mission is to provide a platform that nurtures the creative potential of students, celebrates the writing and art alive in our region and creates an engaging exchange that enriches the whole community. They publish writing and artwork from students, staff, faculty, alums and creatives from the surrounding region!

Three more days til Commencement!! 💚🎓🎉

Participants can pick up their regalia this week in C216 (like these LPN candidates did today), or on Friday at rehearsal (5pm in the dining commons).

We also have a cap decorating station set up through Friday.

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Three more days til Commencement!! 💚🎓🎉

Participants can pick up their regalia this week in C216 (like these LPN candidates did today), or on Friday at rehearsal (5pm in the dining commons).

We also have a cap decorating station set up through Friday.

Closing out Nurses Week we have Rebecca Wolf, an instructor in our Practical Nursing program who told us why this career path and program at GCC are so important:

"For me, choosing a career in nursing was about making a difference every single day. It`s an honor to be trusted with people’s lives, their hopes and their fears. Every time I step into a patient`s room I have the opportunity to bring not just knowledge and skill but also compassion, dignity and hope. Being a nurse means living a life of service, leadership and lifelong learning.

Reflecting on my experience at Greenfield Community College, I can say it was rigorous, and that’s how I knew I was getting a great education and being thoroughly prepared for the real world of nursing.

For years, GCC has held a reputation for creating amazing nurses for our community. Every time someone asks where I went to nursing school and I say "GCC" I can see that it means something to them. I am proud to be an alum and now I get to pass on my own knowledge to students in the very same classrooms I was in.

Personally, being a nurse has shaped every part of who I am. It has taught me resilience, empathy, and the power of human connection. Now, as a nursing professor, my role is to pass those lessons forward — to inspire the next generation to not only be clinically excellent but also to be kind, courageous, and ethically grounded.

Watching students grow into compassionate, competent nurses reminds me daily why I chose this path — and why I would choose it all over again."

Thank you again to all our nurses, nursing teachers, and soon-to-be nurses!

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Closing out Nurses Week we have Rebecca Wolf, an instructor in our Practical Nursing program who told us why this career path and program at GCC are so important:

"For me, choosing a career in nursing was about making a difference every single day. It's an honor to be trusted with people’s lives, their hopes and their fears. Every time I step into a patient's room I have the opportunity to bring not just knowledge and skill but also compassion, dignity and hope. Being a nurse means living a life of service, leadership and lifelong learning.

Reflecting on my experience at Greenfield Community College, I can say it was rigorous, and that’s how I knew I was getting a great education and being thoroughly prepared for the real world of nursing.

For years, GCC has held a reputation for creating amazing nurses for our community. Every time someone asks where I went to nursing school and I say "GCC" I can see that it means something to them. I am proud to be an alum and now I get to pass on my own knowledge to students in the very same classrooms I was in.

Personally, being a nurse has shaped every part of who I am. It has taught me resilience, empathy, and the power of human connection. Now, as a nursing professor, my role is to pass those lessons forward — to inspire the next generation to not only be clinically excellent but also to be kind, courageous, and ethically grounded.

Watching students grow into compassionate, competent nurses reminds me daily why I chose this path — and why I would choose it all over again."

Thank you again to all our nurses, nursing teachers, and soon-to-be nurses!

You can support GCC students by purchasing a reusable back at Stop & Shop in Greenfield for the whole month of May!

The GCC Corner Market Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Stop & Shop Community Bag sold during the whole month, so while you`re doing your shopping you can help fight hunger on our campus as well.

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You can support GCC students by purchasing a reusable back at Stop & Shop in Greenfield for the whole month of May!

The GCC Corner Market Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Stop & Shop Community Bag sold during the whole month, so while you're doing your shopping you can help fight hunger on our campus as well.

GCC Commencement is just 8 days away!! We`re looking forward to hearing from both of our Student Commencement speakers, Jessica Lenihan and Ollie Perrault. Both have inspiring speeches prepared to share with fellow graduates, families, friends, and GCC community members.

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GCC Commencement is just 8 days away!! We're looking forward to hearing from both of our Student Commencement speakers, Jessica Lenihan and Ollie Perrault. Both have inspiring speeches prepared to share with fellow graduates, families, friends, and GCC community members.

In celebration of Nurses Week, we asked GCC Alum Jenni Lanoue, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Patient Care Services at Baystate Franklin Medical Center to share her thoughts with us:
"As we approach Nurses Week, I have reflected on my nursing career and am reminded that the nursing program at GCC provided me with the foundation for success. I will always recommend GCC to anyone seeking advice on the best nursing school. I am proud to be a GCC alumnus and now have the privilege of serving as a member of the college’s board of trustees."

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In celebration of Nurses Week, we asked GCC Alum Jenni Lanoue, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Patient Care Services at Baystate Franklin Medical Center to share her thoughts with us:
"As we approach Nurses Week, I have reflected on my nursing career and am reminded that the nursing program at GCC provided me with the foundation for success. I will always recommend GCC to anyone seeking advice on the best nursing school. I am proud to be a GCC alumnus and now have the privilege of serving as a member of the college’s board of trustees."

The High School Equivalency graduation is next Thursday at 5 p.m., a ceremony and reception for anyone who earned their high school equivalency credential. If you can`t make it, watch the livestream using the link in our bio.

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The High School Equivalency graduation is next Thursday at 5 p.m., a ceremony and reception for anyone who earned their high school equivalency credential. If you can't make it, watch the livestream using the link in our bio.

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