When the Community College of Rhode Island celebrates its 61st Commencement on Tuesday, May 12, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, the student body will be represented by a speaker who knows a thing or two about finding the right words.

Ten student-athletes and two contributors from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) athletics program were recognized on Monday at the annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony. Held at the Rhode Island State House, the event was hosted by Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.