Manhattan Area Technical College held its fall commencement exercises on Dec. 9 at McCain Auditorium in Manhattan. Brent McKeeman, Manhattan Technical  College Alumni, delivered the commencement address to over 70 graduates in nine programs of study. MATC awarded associate of applied science degrees, and 24 graduates received technical certificates.
Area graduate Aaron P. Frieb, of Olmitz, was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Justin Fischer, of Great Bend, was also a MATC graduate.