N
orthwest Florida State College hosted its 54th Annual Commencement
Ceremonies on May 4 at the Raider Arena on the College’s Niceville
Campus. For the 2018-2019 academic year, which included summer, fall
and spring semesters, there were 1,616 students eligible to graduate and
550 students were expected to walk in the ceremonies. After the morning ceremony a
VIP luncheon was held in a nearby room for special invited guests, the speakers of the
event and the board members of the college. The speakers for the 54th ceremonies were
Dr. Joan Davis, senior vice president administration and policy for the Louisiana State
Community College System, and Kathy Hebda, chancellor of the Florida College System.
During the Luncheon, Dr. Stephenson introduced his new faculty members, presented
some beautiful art work to the speakers and welcomed his special guests. Dr Joan Davis,
Kathy Hebda and Joyce Gossom took time to address the guests at the luncheon, and
thanked Dr. Stevenson for the lovely gifts, and the opportunity to serve as keynote
speakers.
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
VIP Destin at NWF College Raiders Arena
NWFSC 54th Annual
Commencement VIP Luncheon
36 | VIPDestinMagazine.com
Lois & Bernard Johnson
Bridgette Watson, Nicole Cochran, Ally Householder, Rosemary Riggs & Sarah Erickson
Dr. Devin Stepheson, Shane Abbott, Brian Pennington, Lori Kelly, Charlotte Flint, Rudy Wright & Maj. Gen. Don Litke Ret.
Shane Abbott & Cristie Kedroski
Korah Warner & Alexas Hall
Judy Stephenson & Charlotte Flint
36-37 Event_NWFLuncheon_June19.indd 1
5/30/19 12:58 PM