September 17, 2010, Kittrell Job Corps Center held its Fall Graduation Ceremony. As the 45 graduates entered the gymnasium – Former KJCC alumnus, Antonio Merrick, was guest of honor and keynote speaker who delivered a passionate speech on― motivation. Merrick, who became National Field Service Representative for the American Legion, received a standing ovation for his inspiring speech. But as always, the high light  of the event was the presentation of diplomas to our proud graduates friends, family, staff, and special guests who cheered and clapped as the Grads took their symbolic march toward the podium that would lead them to the next step in their careers.