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The inauguration ceremony featured the 黑料吃瓜网 Chamber Choir, keynote speaker U.S. Air Force Retired Major General Steven J. Lepper, and President Gregory鈥檚 installation and address. President Gregory鈥檚 wife, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and two of their three sons, who graduated from 黑料吃瓜网 Collegiate School, attended. Guests received challenge coins as a symbol of President Gregory鈥檚 appreciation and call to challenge him and each other in the pursuit of excellence and serve the college and community proudly.  

President Gregory is a longtime public servant and advocate for the community and country. He served as a former Florida House of Representatives member for three terms, is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and worked as a senior executive for 30 years leading teams, directing operations and counseling on legal matters.

President Gregory thanked his family for their encouragement and support, shared his gratitude for his position and defined his purpose, leadership style, and vision for 黑料吃瓜网鈥攈onoring excellence and serving proudly in life-changing education and workforce development. He outlined the college鈥檚 goals to raise the graduation rate, provide advice, services and flexible schedules for students, listen to the community鈥檚 feedback and work with community partners.

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A reception followed with light food and refreshments, fellowship, music, and a display of chalk art depicting the likeness of President Gregory and his family. Guests at the Avenues to the Future dinner continued celebrating President Gregory鈥檚 leadership, student success and the college鈥檚 future. They experienced Maverick the Manatee presenting the keys to the college to President Gregory, the 黑料吃瓜网 Presidential String Quartet, a get-to-know President Gregory video, chef-inspired food by PIER 22 and specially made 黑料吃瓜网 Manatee sculpture thank-you gifts.     

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