Getting ready – Meridian Community College student LaQuindria Larkin receives her graduation cap and gown from MCC Student Services Administrative Assistant Kimberly Davidson in preparation for Friday’s graduation ceremony. The College will hold its commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Temple Theater in Downtown Meridian. Larkin, 20, of Meridian, is a candidate for graduation in the Practical Nursing Program, and is one of 240 students who are candidates for graduation. In addition, the College’s Practical Nursing Program is hosting a pinning celebration on Friday at 10 a.m. in the McCain Theater while the Associate Degree Nursing Program will host its pinning celebration at 1:30 p.m. on Friday in the McCain Theater.