Source: Office of United States Attorneys
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King delivered the commencement address for two graduation ceremonies held at Isothermal Community College (ICC) in Spindale, North Carolina. The first ceremony recognized graduates who earned associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The second ceremony recognized students who graduated with adult high school diplomas or general equivalency diplomas.
“It is an honor and a privilege to address the graduating classes of 2024,” said U.S. Attorney King. “I commend the graduates for their determination, resilience, and perseverance to reach this pivotal moment in their lives. I congratulate each of them for reaching this significant milestone and I wish them a future filled with success and endless possibilities as they embark on a new chapter in their lives. I am certain that they will continue to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on society.”
In her commencement speech, U.S. Attorney King encouraged the graduates to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and urged them to continue their journey of lifelong learning. U.S. Attorney King also stressed the importance of acknowledging those who aided graduates along the way, and to pay it forward by supporting others in the pursuit of their aspirations, noting that this is how “we progress in our own lives, and how we advance as a society.”
ICC is one of North Carolina’s leading community colleges serving Rutherford and Polk counties, with three locations, and a leading online learning college. ICC is an accredited institution with more than 100 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates that prepare students for University transfer or immediate employment. The college also offers short-term, non-degree programs in healthcare, hospitality, emergency services, and more. ICC also serves high school students in the Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH) program, and also offers classes at area high schools through Career and College Promise program.