Meet some of our remarkable students!
To commemorate this very special occasion, our staff recorded their thoughts and comments about our students and these words were read during the commencement ceremony.
CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes for the very best in all your future endeavors!
Russelie Sueiro
“It was a joy to observe Russelie’s metamorphosis from a person who just wanted to graduate, to a scholar who had goals to succeed in both college and life. With her advanced reading and writing skills, she will embrace an exciting world of knowledge to be discovered. She is a good listener and analyzes each situation, so she can write and speak with clarity. She scored College Ready on 4 of her tests. She is enrolled in college for the fall and will work towards a major in Communications and New Media.”
Davynn Reed
“Davynn might win the award for the student who made his way the fastest through the HiSET.
He started during the pandemic closure and worked seamlessly through all of his tests earning College Ready scores on 4 out of 5 tests.
Davynn plans to continue on to Hofstra University this fall.”
Emily Chronarakis
“Emily is incredibly creative, which is obvious both in conversation and in her writing compositions. She is was able to score college ready on 4/5 of her tests while working full time. Emily plans to do some traveling prior to beginning her post-secondary education.”
Michaela Smith
“Michaela worked diligently on her HiSET every week without fail, even toward the end of her pregnancy. She is extremely artistic, has a green thumb, and is an amazing mom to six- month-old Theo. She enjoys learning, smiles all the time, and exudes humility and patience.”
Crystal White
“Crystal worked on her diploma for two years, and she never missed class. We would receive texts from her asking for more work to do. She revised essays and papers until she earned good grades, and she never complained. Even though math wasn’t her favorite subject, she committed her time and used her sense of humor to get through a difficult subject. She will achieve her goal to become a CNA with her determination and her desire to help others.”
Michael Jacques
“Michael is a conscientious learner, setting goals and achieving them quickly. His writing style is creative and includes specific, persuasive arguments. Michael was hyper-focused and reached his goals. His sense of humor and his ability to “think out of the box” makes him an exceptional learner. He scored College Ready on 3 of his tests, and he continues to work with us towards his goal of entering college.”
Mallary Emery
“Mallary worked diligently to achieve her educational goals. A mother of three young daughters, she kept working through all kinds of obstacles to make completing her education happen. She scored College Ready on 4 out of her 5 tests. In the College Success class, she supported her classmates with intelligent questions to keep the discussions elevated. She plans to continue her education this fall entering Central Maine Community College.
Karlie Libby
“Karlie came to us shortly after her baby was born and would attend class with very little sleep. She was one of our hardest working students and she was determined to pass her tests quickly. Karlie has a natural intellect and was self-motivated and determined to meet her goals so she could move on with her life. We were always impressed with her strength and perseverance.”
Kate Wilcox
“Kate earned her HiSET in December and has already completed one semester of college. Kate scored College Ready on 4 of her tests! She is highly motivated to learn and succeed. With her self-confidence, kind heart, and quick intelligence, her service to the community will be greatly appreciated.”
Nadia Gould
“Nadia came to us already reading and writing on a college level when she first attended our classes. She studied on her own and was able to pass her tests quickly. We appreciated her positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning! She plans to take a gap year before attending college.”
