Two hundred ten students were awarded associate degrees, diplomas and certificates at the 44^th commencement exercises at Northern Maine Community College on Saturday, May 19, 2007, in the College gymnasium.  President Timothy Crowley presided over the ceremony and welcomed more than 1,200 family members and guests of the graduates.

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a County native who was born and raised in Caribou and has been a strong supporter and advocate for higher education and the NMCC campus community, was the commencement speaker.  In her remarks, Collins encouraged the graduates to give back to their state and community.

Below are photos from the event:

Pre-Ceremony
These photos include graduates getting ready, posing with friends and marching into the gym.

Ceremony
These are photos of speakers, graduatess marching across the stage and candids of grads in the audience during the event.

Post-Ceremony
These are photos of graduates marching out to the parking lot as faculty cheer them on, as well as candids for various grads with friends and family and photos from the reception.