Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on May 7. Included were 340 participants, 5 military veterans, 168 graduates with a GPA of 3.4 or higher, and 25 graduates with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Nine dual enrolled students, taking high school and college classes at the same time, graduated. Two earned Associate in Science degrees, and one earned a University Transfer certificate. Three earned certificates in industrial Electricity, and three earned certificates in welding and robotic technology.
Additional students graduated but did not participate in the ceremony with 1,393 awards projected this semester and an expected 1,216 unduplicated graduates. Combined with 1,216 students who graduated in the fall, this year’s total class exceeded 2,600 graduates.
Two students were honored for academics and community service at Commencement with President’s Awards: Alexandra Manzo and Amanda Mlinar.
Serving as vice president of her Respiratory Care class, Alexandra earned a 3.97 GPA and participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society while volunteering to assist her department, her college, and her community. Amanda returned to college 14 years after high school graduation, earning a 3.9 GPA in business management while balancing school with work, family, and community service.