CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On Friday, May 12, Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College hosted its inaugural awards banquet at the Cornelison Event Center.

The event was organized to celebrate student achievements and scholarship recipients.

In all, 55 students received an award or a scholarship. Some students received multiple awards or scholarships.

The event started with dinner served by the Culinary Arts department of the Lake County Campus. It consisted of tri-tip, potatoes, stir-fried vegetables, and delicious tiramisu dessert embedded in a chocolate-shaped teacup.

Executive Dean Annette Lee along with Woodland Community College President Dr. Michael White presented opening remarks, welcomed all attendees, and felt honored to share the day with students who have achieved so much and excelled in their educational journey.

Rachel Black, a Woodland Community College student, shared with the audience a moving speech about her life experience. Throughout her life, she has overcome many obstacles and related how much her college experience has meant to her.

Many of the scholarships awarded during the night came from Woodland Community College scholarships. However, some community groups offered their own scholarships to students.

Lake County Retired Teachers’ Association, Clearlake Rotary and the Park Study Club shared their support of education by awarding scholarships to students of Lake County Campus.

“It was such a lovely evening with such a broad cross section of our campus being celebrated. From our incoming high school students, to continuing students, to soon-to-be graduates, every step was celebrated tonight because each step is important for our students to feel successful,” said Ingrid Larsen, the event coordinator.

The evening would not have been complete without the generosity of the community.

Thanks was given to Konocti Unified School District and the Konocti Education Center for the use of their facility, Sysco for donating food for the banquet and Walmart for donating floral decorations to enhance the beauty of the venue.

Lake County Campus is proud of their students and their achievements. Many students will be graduating on May 26. The public is invited to celebrate with our students as they obtain their certificates or degrees.

For more information about Lake County Campus, visit the campus at 15880 Dam Road Extension, call 707-995-7900 or find the college online at http://lcc.yccd.edu .