Graduation marks a significant milestone in the lives of college students—a moment in time to cherish, surrounded by the enthusiasm and excitement of completing a goal, or moving one step closer to the completion of another.

More than 415 students graduated from Cerro Coso in May as the college conferred degrees and certificates in two separate commencement ceremonies. 83 degrees and 35 certificates were awarded at the Eastern Sierra College Center Ceremony in Bishop on Friday, May 5th. And 331 students earned 415 degrees and 147 certificates presented at the Ridgecrest Campus ceremony on Friday, May 12.

Both public events were well attended by friends and family of graduates marching for capacity crowds.

What feels like the end is often just the beginning.