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Hillsborough Community College Holds 46th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Will Weatherford, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, delivered the keynote address to more than 800 graduates.
DAMON ARNOLD HCC Ybor Campus Student
Government Association President
On May 1st, the staff of Hillsborough Community College held their 46th An- nual Commencement Cere- mony. The event took place at the Florida State Fair- grounds, Expo Hall.
The Commencement Speaker for the event this year was Will Weather- ford, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representa- tives. Damon Arnold, Ybor City Campus Student Gov- ernment Association Presi- dent was the student speaker.
More than 800 graduates participated in the ceremony, which was the largest in the history of the college. Dr. Ken Atwater, President of Hillsborough Community College was on hand to con- gratulate the students and encourage them to continue on with their quest for higher education.
Dr. Ken Atwater, President of Hillsborough Community College, is shown congratulating one of more than 800 students who earned degrees.
Hillsborough Community College currently has an en- rollment of more than 46,000 students. The stu- dents attend the Ybor City
and Dale Mabry campuses in the inner city. They also have the option of attending class at campuses in Brandon, Ruskin, and Plant City.
Student Chosen As Homecoming
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Graduating from high school is a milestone not only in the life of the graduates, but his or her parents as well. Graduation not only means the end of the typical educa- tion process, but it also marks the ending of childhood and the entrance into adulthood.
And, while those memo- ries will remain with the graduate for the rest of his or her lives, so will other accom- plishments. One memory that Angelique Francois will have is the time she spent at East Bay High School.
In addition to having a 4.5 grade point average and being rated in the top 20% of students, Angelique will also have the title of Home- coming Queen.
The 18-year-old was also the Captain of the school’s track and field team, and was chosen as the Most Valuable Player. She also served as Captain of the Cross Country team.
During her tenure at East Bay, she was the Parliamen- tarian of the National Honor Society and active in the Fu- ture Business Leaders of America, where she served as secretary.
Angelique is the daugh- ter of John and Mathilda Francois and she is a mem- ber of Love First Christian Church.
She hasn’t decided where she will continue her educa- tion. However, she knows that she will major in Biology and she also plans to attend medical school.
Her ultimate goal is to pursue a career in Sports Medicine.
Queen
ANGELIQUE FRANCOIS East Bay High School Homecoming Queen
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