James Nwaizugbu hugs fellow registered nurse graduate Elizabeth Von Urff and Douglass Baker, center, and Gerardo Escamilla celebrate at the end of the ceremony at Gavilan College Friday.
Gavilan College held its graduation Friday. A total of 493 degrees and certificates were handed out - 247 Associate of Arts degrees, 72 Associate of Science degrees, 125 Certificates of Achievement, 41 Certificates of Proficiency and eight Awards of Achievement - with some individuals receiving multiple degrees.
Gavilan President Dr. Steven M. Kinsella emceed the evening, introducing speakers and recipients of awards while lauding the student body in between lighthearted jests.
"Having a college degree is the best chance you have to advance to a higher rung on the social ladder," Kinsella said. "It also tells the world you are skilled in a profession. And some people may think you're smart ... except your in-laws."
For a full story and more photos from the Gavilan graduation, see The Weekend Pinnacle on Friday.
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