Halifax Community College retirees Mary Hatchell, left, and Ruby Ward were honored during the Nov. 20 HCC Board of Trustees meeting. Pictured with them is HCC President, Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. Hatchell and Ward received certificates of retirement from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges in appreciation for their dedicated service to the community college system and the state. Not pictured: Retirees Karen Wright and Emily Holmes were also recognized.