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U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows encouraged graduates to pursue three Ps – passion, perspiration and perseverance - during his address at A-B Tech Community College’s commencement exercises May 18 in the Sherrill Center at UNC Asheville. About 1,078 students were recognized as candidates for 1,124 degrees and diplomas, the largest class in the College's history. 
Richard L. Robinson, right, Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Meritor presented a $1,000 check to A-B Tech President Dr. Hank Dunn for the Meritor Trust Scholarship Fund through the A-B Tech Foundation.
A-B Tech Faculty, students, and staff were invited to write prayers, symbols, or any words that they wish to represent their Stand Against Racism on colorful cloth panels to be used to create a string of flags on April 26 on the Beech Tree Deck. 
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.