Adult Education Graduates Thirty-Six 

 
MOORHEAD, MS (July 1, 2025) – Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) held its Adult Education (AE) graduation on Thursday, June 26, in the J.T. Hall Coliseum.
 
This year, 36 adult education students achieved a significant milestone by earning their high school equivalency diplomas through either the GED or HiSET exams. The graduation ceremony marked the culmination of their hard work and dedication, with 26 graduates participating in the commencement exercises.
 
The ceremony began with a welcome from Director of Adult Education Kimberly Youngman, followed by an invocation from MDCC Baptist Student Union Director Josh Warren. Dean of Career-Technical and Adult Education Allison Brady delivered opening remarks, expressing her admiration for the graduates' achievements.
 
Nikitna Barnes from the Office of Adult Education at the Mississippi Community College Board then offered her congratulations to the students before speaker Zach Scruggs, Executive Director of 2nd Chance MS, took to the podium to provide words of encouragement.
 
Adult Education Instructor Tasmine Moore introduced graduate student speaker Nokia Peterson, who shared her personal journey and words of inspiration with fellow graduates and attendees.
 
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of diplomas by Adult Education Instructor Alvin Webb and the MDCC Adult Education instructional staff, who proudly conferred the degrees to the graduates.
 
The morning's events highlighted the resilience and determination of MDCC's adult education students, as well as the college's unwavering commitment to supporting learners at all stages of their educational journey.