South Seattle Community College celebrated its 2013 graduating class on June 12 at Benaroya Hall.

SSCC's 43rd graduation ceremony recognized the achievements of 864 students who have earned degrees or certificates. The 2013 graduating class represents a wide range of South's student population including five 17 - year old graduates, and one 62- year graduate.

The Commencement Address was given by Geo Quibuyen, of the acclaimed hip-hop group the Blue Scholars. Quibuyen was the Town Hall Seattle artist-in-residence for the last three months and a keynote speaker at the Association of Asian American Studies (AAAS) Conference in April.

West Seattle Herald photographer David Rosen was there to capture the festivities.

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