Graduates were told how hard work, honesty, a desire to always keep learning and surrounding yourself with good mentors can make anything possible.
“The world doesn’t owe any of you anything.” Those were the words Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees Chairman J. Peter Dominick had for the hundreds of students who graduated from the college Thursday evening. In addition, Dominick told the students that life is long and the students’ journey is just beginning. Good work ethic, teamwork and leadership are some of the most important skills needed to succeed in the real world, he said. Commencement speaker Fred Beans, president of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, spoke to the new graduates about the challenges they face entering the current job market and how hard work, honesty, a desire to always keep learning and surrounding yourself with good mentors can make anything …
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Fred Beans, president of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, will be the commencement speaker during Thursday's ceremony.
Bucks County Community College will celebrate its 46th annual commencement Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Newtown Campus. Fred Beans, president of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, will be the commencement speaker. Nearly 900 students are expected to graduate during Thursday's ceremony. A life-long Bucks County resident, Beans heads an extensive automotive organization that includes 19 dealerships selling 17 automobile brands. Based in Doylestown, the group also owns and operates Fred Beans Collision Centers, AutoExpress of Doylestown, NAPA of Doylestown, Autorent of Doylestown, and Fred Beans Parts Warehouse. In addition, Beans is involved in a number of professional and community groups, using his personal and business resources to support …
Tom Sofield
10:37 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
Congratulations to the new graduates! more ›