Deanna Green earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in leadership and management and was selected as the student speaker at one of two commencement ceremonies at CMC Rifle on Dec. 6. Photo by Ben Suddendorf
CMC Rifle holds dual commencements due to high turnout
This story appeared in the Glenwood Post Independent on Dec. 11 and Citizen Telegram on Dec. 12, 2024.
Colorado Mountain College in Rifle faced an extraordinary situation this past weekend as the number of attendees at the commencement ceremony exceeded the capacity of Clough Auditorium. To accommodate the 145 graduates along with their families, friends and the college staff, a second ceremony was organized.
The first ceremony celebrated students earning associate and bachelor’s degrees, and certificates of proficiency. Deanna Green, who received a Bachelor of Applied Science in leadership and management, spoke about her long academic journey, which began in 2002.
“As we stand on the brink of new opportunities, let’s carry forward the spirit of CMC: a commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement,” Green said during the ceremony.