ONE BIG STEP ON A
LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY
In June we celebrated the successes of 330 graduates
who completed career training programs, learned
English, passed the GED exam, and became new
citizens. The ceremony took place in front of a packed
audience of almost 800 including graduates, their families
and friends, and school supporters. Many community
leaders were in attendance to offer their congratulations.
Highlights included the seventy-seven students who
completed Culinary Arts program classes and the one
hundred and fifty students who received elementary and
middle school certificates formally marking their progress
towards their high school diploma, thanks to a partnership
with the Mexican Consulate. Also 29 graduates received
scholarships to attend college and vo 6F