Simpsonville Student Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College

Justin Bell of Simpsonville was graduated at Tennessee Wesleyan College's 156th commencement, which was held May 4. Family and friends of the students and the college gathered together to honor the 201 new Tennessee Wesleyan graduates receiving their degrees and to hear Commencement speaker Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative of the 3rd Congressional District of Tennessee, share his encouragement and wisdom with the graduating class.

"Always strive to improve," said Fleischmann. "Don't be afraid to ask for help from other people and don't be afraid to help other people. Dream big. When those opportunities come up, when they face you all, if you're not dreaming big, you will miss them."

TWC's celebration of its 156th Commencement spanned three days and three major events. The celebration kicked off with a Thursday evening Nurse Pinning Ceremony and was followed by Friday's Baccalaureate service and Saturday's Commencement. With 201 students graduating, this year's Commencement celebration was the highlight of the 2012 - 2013 academic year.