Graduating students of Butler County Community College applaud one another after receiving their diplomas at commencement Wednesday at main campus in Butler Township. EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE

BUTLER TWP — Butler County Community College hosted what its president, Nick Neupauer, called the “Super Bowl” of the community college year Wednesday.

More than 500 students were eligible for graduation this semester, and many attended one of five walk-through ceremonies scheduled throughout the day in the campus’ green space.

The Super Bowl comparison was fitting for Daniel Evans, who graduated with an Associate Degree in business administration after taking classes at BC3 for seven years.

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Anthony Figlio, left, and Xiomara Sanchez enrolled in BC3 shortly after they began dating. They earned their degrees during the college's commencement ceremony Wednesday. EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE

Butler County Communty College president Nick Neupauer gives Daniel Evans a fist bump to congratulate him for earning his diploma Wednesday at main campus. EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE

Breanne McKissick, of Butler, receives her diploma at commencement Wednesday at Butler County Community College’s main campus in Butler Township. She earned her Associate Degree in business administration. EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE