Three Rivers College graduates 2023

Friday, May 19, 2023

DAR/Samantha Tucker

Three Rivers College held commencement ceremonies Friday, May 19, at the Libla Family Sports Complex. Graduation photos and interviews will appear in the Saturday, May 20, print edition of the Daily American Republic.

Students line up before commencement at Three Rivers College on May 19.
From left, Jack Bell, Payton Henley, Christion Cleary, Jorden Eaton and Charlie Parker pose in the hallway of the Libla Family Sports Complex ahead of commencement.

Graduates show off their decorated caps.
Faculty lead the procession to graduation.
Soon-to-be-graduates take their seats at commencement.
Students eagerly wait for commencement to begin.
Musical theater students sing "Try Everything" from the movie Zootopia before commencement.
TRC Board Chairman Eric Schalk addresses graduates.
TRC President Dr. Wesley Payne speaks to graduates and attendees during the May 19 commencement ceremony.
2023 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Ron Webb encourages and challenges graduates. Webb was this year's keynote commencement speaker.
First-generation graduate Trinity Mijters is highlighted during commencement.
Non-traditional graduate Vicky Turner is recognized during commencement.
Non-traditional students stand up for applause during TRC's 2023 commencement ceremony.
Stormie Norden represents students earning degrees alongside family members, or carrying on a family legacy at TRC.
Navy hospital corpsman Oliver Warren is the face of TRC's veteran students.
Kole Turner represents TRC's international student body.
Dual-credit graduates are represented by Greenville High School Valedictorian Matti Looney.
Graduates head to stage to accept their degrees and certifications.
Graduates receive their diplomas at TRC's 55th Annual Commencement ceremony.
New graduates celebrate with applause and confetti.
Graduates and their loved ones celebrate outside the Libla Family Sports Complex after commencement.