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August 9, 2006
N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall told graduates at Edgecombe Community College last Friday that their education is the “most important empowerment tool available. Tomorrow commence using that education and never stop.” Secretary Marshall gave the keynote address during Commencement exercises at the college on Friday, August 4. ECC’s Class of 2006 comprises 243 degree and diploma students, 116 GED students, and three Adult High School students. A capacity crowd filled Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus to watch about 175 of these graduates walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. “Your degrees are absolute proof of one of the most important achievements of your life,” Secretary Marshall said. She also paid tribute to ECC and the state’s community colleges. “The community college system represents so much of what is right in the 21st century. This is where you get the most bang for your buck. Learning here is focused; it has meaning, and it has purpose.” “We congratulate all of our graduates on a job well done,” said ECC President Dr. Deborah Lamm. “Many of you have met the challenges of work and family while attending college, and your years of hard work and personal sacrifice have paid off.” Special presentations were made during graduation by the ECC Foundation to two faculty members and a staff member. Dr. Alan Stephenson received the 2005 Excellence in Teaching Award. Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences and an instructor at the college since 1992, Dr. Stephenson made headlines in fall 2004 when he identified a new oncogene, a potential cancer-causing gene, as part of his Ph.D. research at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Ralph Webb, chair of the respiratory therapy program, received the 2006 Excellence in Teaching Award. A member of the ECC faculty since 1988, he has spent the last 18 years developing the college’s highly-regarded program in respiratory therapy. The evening was a special occasion for Webb and his family. His wife, Teresa Mayo Webb, received her associate degree in health information technology. Their daughter, Dana, received her associate in arts degree and will attend East Carolina University in the fall to continue course work toward her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Charlie Harrell, vice president of administrative services, received the 2006 Staff Award. Harrell is the only remaining original employee of the college, and he has served as its chief financial officer since 1973. Under Harrell’s guidance and leadership, the college has not experienced a single audit exception with state audits. The Foundation honored Dr. Stephenson, Webb, and Harrell with a $250
check and a plaque.
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