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CNN commentator Sellers speaks at NETC convocation in Cheraw

Bakari Sellers, CNN political commentator and former South Carolina legislator, speaks Tuesday during the inaugural Northeastern Technical College convocation at the main campus in Cheraw.
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CHERAW, S.C. — Northeastern Technical College held its inaugural convocation on Aug. 27 at the NETC main campus in Cheraw. 

Dr. Kyle Wagner, NETC president, welcomed students, employees, and guest to the ceremony and explained the occasion.

“As part of the responsibility of an institution of higher education, we must pass to you the long-established traditions, customs, and beliefs of higher education,” he said.

As part of 50th Anniversary, Erin Fann, NETC assistant vice president of institutional advancement, recognized members of the class of 1970, the first graduating class of Chesterfield Marlboro Technical College. 

Randolph Gillespie Jr. of Cheraw, Tomilper Streater of Chesterfield, Julian Ted Vick of Chesterfield, and Grady Nivens of Ruby stood to be acknowledged.

Bakari Sellers was the keynote speaker.

“With every journey that you take, you need a destination,” he said. “Today, our journey is to excellence.”

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Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he became the youngest member of the South Carolina State Legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. 

Sellers practices law with the Strom Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, South Carolina and is a political commentator at CNN. 

Attendees enjoyed refreshments and a time of celebration immediately following the convocation.

For more information about starting your adventure at NETC call 843-921-6900 or visit Northeastern Technical College online at www.netc.edu.

 



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