Brevard College held its Commencement Exercises recently [May 6], with the largest graduating class in the history of the institution. Following the awards and speeches, the names of 136 Brevard College graduates were announced to cross the stage at the ceremony on Saturday and receive their diplomas from President Andrews. More than 40 of the newly-minted graduates hail from Western North Carolina, while the rest traveled from 14 states and 4 foreign countries to make Brevard their home. A total of 158 students recieved their Bachelor’s degree, and 7 Master’s students recieved diplomas. President Andrews also presented the inaugural Brevard College Lifetime Leadership Award to Ray Henley, who has been an advocate for the College for many years.
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