Graduate Hannah Atwood, center, who studied radiologic technology, gets a group hug Saturday from Mikayla Willette, from left, Bailey Atwood and Liberty Chestnut after the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

Graduates march out Saturday as the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation concludes at the Augusta Civic Center.

Stephanie Gerard, right, hugs respiratory therapy instructor Danielle Schryver after getting her degree Saturday during Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

Lindsey Caverly of Waterville waves Saturday as she walks across the stage to accept her mental health associate degree during Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

Graduates in the electrical lineworker technology certificate program wore yellow hardhats instead of mortar boards Saturday during the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.