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District’s adult ed. honors 35 graduates

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Hope plus perseverance equals success plus joy.

That was the equation that dominated the graduation ceremony for Tooele County School District’s Adult Education program held Friday night in the Community Learning Center gym.

The diverse student body of the adult education program includes 18 year olds who were a few credits short of graduating with their peers, and parents that never finished high school but now find themselves in need of a diploma to advance their career, education, or to set an example for their children.

“This is an amazing school with wonderful people in it,” said Maggie Crowe, the first student speaker on the graduation program.

For some the second chance at a high school diploma was a long awaited triumph.

“I gave up on school and didn’t graduate when I should have,” said Angela Moore, a student speaker at the graduation. “I’m now 27 and graduating. I tried to come back before and graduate, but I never did, but this time I did it.”

Sly Martinez had given up hope of getting a high school diploma.

“There was a time when I thought I would never be here tonight,” he said. “I just couldn’t see myself here, but here I am graduating and starting my life. I just want to thank all the people that helped me get here.”

For Jose Velasquez seeing his brother graduate from basic training awoke his desire to build a better future, which started with a high school diploma so he could join the U.S. Air Force.

“When I saw my brother graduate from basic training, I saw what I wanted to be,” Velasquez said. “I want to serve my country. I want to be a leader. I want to take care of my family and walk in pride, not shame. It all starts here.”

There were 35 adults recognized Friday night for completing enough high school credits to meet the Utah State Board of Education requirements for a high school diploma.

One at time, dressed in a traditional graduation gown, they walked across a stage and received a diploma from Tooele County High School while friends, family, and teachers applauded their achievement.

Marty Kelly, Tooele County School District Adult Education and G.E.D. Coordinator, advised the graduates to continue their education.

“Go on to college or complete vocational training,” she said. “And encourage others to either start or complete their education.”

“Celebrate, celebrate hard, you deserve it,” Kelly added as she concluded her remarks at the graduation ceremony.

Tooele County High School is the name of the school on the diploma earned by graduates of the district’s adult education program.

Adult education students come to the adult education center, housed at the district’s Community Learning Center, and work individually with instructors to complete graduation requirements.

The adult education center also has programs in Wendover, Dugway, Ibapah, and the Tooele County Detention Center. 


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