Columbia Gorge Community College awarded 195 certificates and degrees during its recent commencement exercises. Approximately 70 graduates participated in the ceremony, held in the outdoor amphitheatre on CGCC’s campus in The Dalles. CGCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin addressed the Class of ’22, calling upon graduates to advocate for social justice wherever their lives may take them. Katrina Mace was recognized as the Outstanding GED Graduate for 2021-22, and Kristin Bighorn as the Outstanding Degree/Certificate Student. The college recognized writing instructor and author Tina Ontiveros as Faculty of the Year, and CGCC digital access and public services librarian Tori Stanek was recognized as staff member of the year.