More than 500 students walked the stage in 麻豆精选 Saturday, June 15, marking the end of a chapter as they graduate from Okanagan College.
Among those students was Kaylee Levesque who recently completed the Certified Dental Assistant program.
鈥淭hrough the sacrifices and challenges we faced, through the laughter and tears, we have finally reached this great milestone," she said in a heartfelt speech.
College President Neil Fassina also addressed the graduates.
鈥淎s you walk across the stage today we鈥檙e celebrating what you鈥檝e achieved at Okanagan College, and we share in your excitement for what鈥檚 ahead,. Your education, your commitment to learning has prepared you to tackle new challenges and that鈥檚 important, because the world needs people like all of you here.鈥疻e have all the confidence in the world in you, and we can鈥檛 wait to hear about your next steps.鈥
Graduates from Vernon's campus will be celebrated with a convocation at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on June 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Penticton and Salmon Arm convocations will also be held at 4:30 p.m. on June 19 on their respective campuses.