These Neshoba County residents received their GED (General Educational Development) diplomas at the annual commencement program held July 22, 2010, at East Central Community College in Decatur. First row, from left, are Courtney Ellinburg, Philadelphia; Jean Brown, Collinsville; Wendy Tubby, Shekera Smiley, Clarissa Gladney, Melissa Melancom and Amber Maxwell, all of Philadelphia; (second row, from left) Freddie Dertinger, James Griffin, Samantha Richardson, Jessica Ward and Danielle Dorman, Keiwana Miller and Cadraious Houston, all of Philadelphia; and (third row, from left) Kevin Greer and Reginald Tucker, both of Philadelphia; Robert Munn, Union; and Tyler Reese, Augustine Park, Austin Dunsford, Nathaniel McBride and Norman Griffin, all of Philadelphia. ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin presented diplomas to the approximately 70 graduates who received special recognition for their accomplishment. East Central offers free Adult Basic Education/GED- Preparation classes at various locations in the College’s five-county district. For more information, contact Ryan Clarke, director of adult basic education, 601-635-2111 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 387.