Aaron Green, of Hallowell, and some of his fellow liberal studies graduates talk about how to adjust their mortarboards Saturday before the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

Ashley Bernier, a radiology technology graduate from Manchester, takes a photo of respiratory therapy graduates Saturday before the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

Nursing graduates pose for a group shot Saturday before the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

Graduates march into the auditorium Saturday for the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

Graduates wave to audience members Saturday at start the of the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.

President Richard Hopper speaks on Saturday during the Kennebec Valley Community College graduation at the Augusta Civic Center.