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The 47th commencement of Northeast Community College will take place Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m.

Due to ongoing directed health measures that are in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event will be a virtual ceremony.

As of May 4, some 891 students, including those earning more than one degree, and 220 who completed their studies this past summer and fall, are listed in the commencement program.

The 891 students earned 983 degrees; 59 students earned two degrees, 12 earned three degrees and three earned four degrees.

Area students who will receive degrees and diplomas include:

Associate of Arts Degree: Edgar Olivan, Clearwater; Jennifer Cunningham, Ewing;

Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing: Amanda Schaaf, Orchard;

Associate of Science Degree: Liam Odell, Andrew Steskal, Faith Woslager, Clearwater; Stacy Long, Ewing; Amanda Schaaf, Orchard;

Associate of Applied Science Degree in agriculture - diversified agriculture: Blake Kester, Clearwater;

Associate of Applied Science Degree in automotive technology: Cade Mlnarik, Clearwater;

Associate of Applied Science Degree in electrical construction and control: Bryce Anderson, Ewing;

Associate of Applied Science Degree in veterinary technology: Brittany McConnell, Clearwater; and

Certificate in information technology - general: Caleb Krebs, Clearwater.