Wells-  York County Community College’s 16th Commencement took place on Saturday, May 14th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ogunquit Playhouse.  Over 135 graduates earned an associate degree in one of sixteen academic areas.

The day’s events included greetings given by Dr. Charles Lyons, president of YCCC; Joseph R. Hanslip,  Member, Board of Trustees, Maine Community College System;  Vice-President and Academic Dean, Paula Gagnon; Dean of Students, Dr. Corinne Kowpak;  Faculty, Technology/Applied Sciences, Michael Lee; and student representative,  Barbara Francoeur.The Commencement Speaker was Bill Green, anchor/reporter and host of Bill Green’s Maine.  

For the first time in the college’s young history, the YCCC campus was not able to host the commencement ceremony.  “This year graduating class is the largest ever,” said Dr. Charles Lyons, college president.

YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD SATURDAY CLASSES   WELLS-  Starting with the upcoming Fall 2011 semester, York County Community College (YCCC) will open its doors on Saturdays.  YCCC will hold weekend classes in an effort to address the continued enrollment surge the college has experienced for the past 5 years, and the need for additional class sessions that accompanies that growth.   YCCC Saturday college will offer two sessions; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and 12:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m. Students interested in weekend classes will be afforded an opportunity to sign up for two, consecutive classes, limiting the time on campus and perhaps childcare and/or transportation costs.

WELLS- York County Community College president, Dr. Charles M. Lyons, is pleased to announce that Bill Green, news reporter/anchor and host of WCSH 6 Bill Green’s Maine, will deliver the 2011 commencement address to 138 graduates on Saturday, May 14th at the Ogunquit Playhouse.  Mr. Green will share from his personal experiences, congratulate the students on their accomplishment as well as challenge them to live and work in Maine. 

Bill Green is a lifelong Mainer. Born in Bangor, he was educated in Bangor schools and the University of Maine. He worked his way through college as a full-time studio cameraman at WLBZ2 in Bangor.

Bill has worked at all levels of on-air television.  His Bill Green’s Maine, now in its twelfth season, is the most watched program in its time period.