Leadership Lauderdale Class of 2017 Graduates.

The MSU Riley Center hosted the Graduation ceremony of the Leadership Lauderdale Class of 2017.

With 27 graduates, the event program emphasizes the importance of community service.

Graduates of the program completed community service fundraising projects in order to raise money for organizations and people in need.

As graduates of the Leadership Lauderdale class of 2017, facilitator Derron Ratcliff says, "the individuals who completed the program are now better prepared to serve the community.