Spartanburg Community College holds 2021 graduation parade for 350 graduates sponsored by Vic Bailey Automotive
May 7, 2021
Spartanburg Community College celebrated approximately 350 graduating students at the college’s second annual graduation parade, sponsored by Vic Bailey Automotive, on Thursday, May 6, at the SCC Giles Campus in Spartanburg at 10:00 am.
Degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded to the 2021 graduating students poised to continue their education or begin work in high-growth, high-demand careers. Participants include local high school students who are part of the Viking Early College and the Spartanburg County Early College High School.
“I am very proud of our graduating students for their dedication and steadfast devotion to their studies during this pandemic,” said Dr. G. Michael Mikota, SCC’s president. “Through our safety, communications and continuity, we together have made it to this point. I am so proud of each and every one of our students, and I look forward to hearing about their many successes in the future. Congratulations to our SCC graduates.”
Grand marshal, Fred Cunningham, anchor, WSPA TV News Channel 7, led the parade, followed by marshals, SCC President Dr. G. Michael Mikota, and SCC Commission Chair, Sonny Anderson. The parade procession featured grand marshals riding in new automobiles from Vic Bailey Automotive as well SCC graduates, their family, friends and even their pets weaving through the Giles Campus in decorated cars and trucks. SCC faculty and staff welcomed and celebrate graduates along the parade route.
“Vic Bailey Automotive is thrilled to celebrate our local graduates. This past academic year was a challenging one, yet these students persevered. We have no doubt they will go on to do amazing things. Our only hope is that they stick around to pour all their talent into the Spartanburg community,” says Leslie Bailey Calicutt.
Graduation photos are available for download following the parade: www.flickr.com/Graduation-Parade
About Vice Bailey Automotive
Established in 1969, Vic Bailey Automotive is a family-owned and operated automotive group based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The automotive group includes six new car franchises – Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Volkswagen, Mazda, and Subaru. Every new vehicle comes with a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. There is a state-of-the-art service center and an express maintenance department at each location. The group’s collision center is located on the campus of the Mazda Subaru dealership. For more information, visit www.vicbaileyauto.com.
About Spartanburg Community College
SCC offers more than 70 academic program offerings including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates, plus University Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities. SCC provides flexible class scheduling including day and evening classes with multiple start dates and a variety of online classes for all learning styles through SCCOnline. Offering the lowest tuition in the region, convenient locations, and regional/national accreditations, SCC offers educational opportunities leading to high-growth, high-demand jobs. The SCC Corporate & Community Education Division provides job and career enhancement, workforce development and personal enrichment courses and training programs. For more information, visit www.sccsc.edu.
