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Jimmie Bise Jr., left, and Yvonne Craig were presented distinguished honors in music by John Maerhofer, chair of the Fine Arts and Humanities department, during the 24^th annual Honors Convocation at the College of Southern Maryland.

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Jacquelyn Parsons, left, receives the Outstanding Achievement in Social Sciences, Human Services and Teacher Education from Dr. Patrick Allen during the 24^th annual Honors Convocation at the College of Southern Maryland. Parsons, of Huntingtown received associate’s degrees in arts and sciences: social sciences, arts and sciences, and a general studies transfer certificate during commencement at the La Plata Campus on May 24.

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Latoya Jones of Chesapeake Beach received an associate’s degree in business administration at the 48^th spring commencement for the College of Southern Maryland. She was one of 43 graduates recognized for achieving high honors, (3.75-3.89 GPA).

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Cheryl Toner of Great Mills was among the 109 candidates for graduation from St. Mary’s County at the College of Southern Maryland’s 48^th spring commencement May 24. She received an associate’s degree in business administration, which was among the third highest program of study represented.

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Carol Sprague of Port Tobacco was among the 173 candidates for graduation from Charles County at the College of Southern Maryland’s 48^th spring commencement May 24. Women represented 73 percent of the graduating class this spring.

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Gathering one last moment before commencement began were, from left, Maria-Goretti Uzoukwu, Laranda Tyson, Stephen Trice and Michelle Smith. They were among the 46 candidates for an associate’s degree in nursing at the College of Southern Maryland’s 48^th spring commencement. Nursing represented the top degree program among the graduates.

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The College of Southern Maryland’s Faculty Excellence Award was presented to Sociology Professor Dr. Maria I. Bryant, who has taught at CSM for 17 years. She was recognized for her commitment to providing her students with the tools they need to thoughtfully engage in conversations about societal issues that affect them, their families and their community.

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College of Southern Maryland Board Chair Joseph Shannon, left, presented the Board of Trustees’ Distinguished Service Award during the 48^th spring commencement ceremony to Evie and Vince Hungerford. The award is presented to community leaders who donate their time and resources in support of the college.

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The College of Southern Maryland paused during its 48^th Spring Commencement May 24 to recognize the milestone of graduating more than 15,000 students in its history. Dean of Career and Technical Education Ann Smith, right, presented balloons to nursing graduate Kristen McVerry of Charlotte Hall. Since the college opened its doors in 1958, there have been over 15,000 graduates and over 100,000 other students who have taken courses at our campuses. We congratulate and salute all of you as we symbolically present our 15,000^th graduate, Smith said. Already in possession of a bachelor’s degree in biology/pre-med from Pfeiffer University, McVerry received an associate’s degree in nursing and will be working in the medical-surgery unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.

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Brothers Matthew and Eric Berringer of Pomfret take a moment to celebrate receiving associate’s degrees in general studies during the 48^th Spring Commencement at the College of Southern Maryland at the La Plata Campus May 24.

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Tucksandra Jones of Lusby waits as Daniel Heaney of Owings receives an associate’s degree in general studies during the 48^th spring commencement at the College of Southern Maryland May 24. Calvert County residents accounted for 22.5 percent of the graduate candidates. Heany, a corporal in the Marine Reserves, served in Iraq prior to completing his studies at CSM. His time in Iraq "was a life changing experience, I had a lot of time to think about what I wanted to do.  I started to appreciate life a lot more.  I wanted to go back and enjoy life and play soccer again,” said Heaney. “I decided I wanted to go to school and earn a degree." During the past two seasons, Heaney was among the lead scorers on the college’s soccer team which won its first-ever back-to-back Region XX Championship.

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Christina Trefry, left, and her mother Valerie Trefry of Waldorf celebrated each other’s accomplishments during the College of Southern Maryland’s 48^th commencement May 24. Both received associate’s degrees and certificates in general studies, which was the second-highest degree program represented.

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Donna Strickland of La Plata gets a hug from daughter Danielle to celebrate receiving an associate’s degree in elementary education at the College of Southern Maryland’s 48^th spring commencement. Family and friends gathered to celebrate the 196 participants in the ceremony held May 24 at the La Plata Campus.

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Deborah Therrien of Lexington Park receives an associate’s degree in general studies: communication from College of Southern Maryland Board Chair Joseph Shannon during the 48^th spring commencement.

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Hui Huang of Lexington Park received an associate’s degree in accounting and certificates in advanced and basic accounting during the College of Southern Maryland’s 48^th spring commencement. Among the top certificate programs represented at this graduation were certificates in general studies: transfer, followed by advanced and basic accounting.

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Family and friends gathered to celebrate the 196 graduates who participated in the 48^th spring commencement for the College of Southern Maryland, held May 24 on the lawn of the Administration Building at the La Plata Campus.

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Student Government Association’s Executive Board member Nancy Wickham, 23, of Lusby, received two associate’s degrees and a certificate as well as earned the college’s academic excellence award of highest honors (GPA of 3.9-4.0). Recipient of the SGA President’s Cup, Wickham has demonstrated her outstanding leadership and effort to improve the quality of student life on CSM’s campuses, especially the Prince Frederick Campus where she attended.

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Kristen McVerry, left, and fellow nursing graduate Julie Monn, right, pose with Debbie Monn after commencement ceremonies at the College of Southern Maryland May 24. With this graduating class, the college celebrated its awarding of degrees or certificates to more than 15,000 graduates in its nearly 50-year history.

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The top degree program for the 48^th spring commencement at the College of Southern Maryland was the associate’s degree in nursing. Candidates for the degree from Calvert County were, from left, front, Kelly Bernado, Christine Bowie, Kathleen Dillon, Tina Green, and rear, Julie Griffith, Dawn Nickerson, Ruth Shenberger, Michelle Smith and Nancy Wilson.

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The top degree program for the 48^th spring commencement at the College of Southern Maryland was the associate’s degree in nursing. Candidates for the degree from St. Mary’s County were, from left, Shelita Battle, Falin Beall, Sherri Collins, Peggy Crim, Heather Koegel, and rear, Mary Miller, Kimberly Murphy, Janette Nason, Patty Phares, JoHanna Shriver and Lisa Young.

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The top degree program for the 48^th spring commencement at the College of Southern Maryland was the associate’s degree in nursing. Candidates for the degree from Charles County were, from left, Mary Ajose, Cecil Anyanwu, Stephanie Barreto, Jamie Bowie, Erica Brachter, Alina Caleap, Jennifer Coxen, Mark Cummings and Beth Ann Davis, and rear, Shari Flowers-Sweeney, Barbara Horton, Brenda McKnight, Kristin McVerry, Julie Monn, Mary Myers, Rosanna Rudisill, Stephen Trice, Laranda Tyson and Maria Uzoukwu.