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Healthy Neighborhoods Featured Home – 2717 Atkinson
July 13, 2011
A Message from One of Our Learners
August 3, 2011

Adult Literacy Learner Earns His High School Diploma!

July 27, 2011

When Harry enrolled at the Adult Literacy Program over a year ago, preparing for the GED test was his number one priority. “I had a made-up mind and convinced myself daily of how much I wanted [my diploma], despite 37 years of not having it,” he explained; “I stayed focused”.

The first time that he took the GED test was many years ago; just shortly after he had left high school. Harry realized that being prepared for this second time around was going to take a lot of practice, unrelenting persistence, and his ability to fallback on his strong sense of spirituality and his faith in God. The Program staff couldn’t have been more proud when they received a call from Harry last month – he had just received his GED test scores and had successfully passed! His hard work and determination had paid off.

Harry revealed that he could not have done it without the support and encouragement of his teachers and family. “As long as you were in their [his teachers, Jo Ann and Michelle] classrooms, you were going to learn,” he admitted. He also couldn’t help but be inspired and encouraged by his children’s honor roll grades.

Jo Ann McKinney, Harry’s first teacher at the Program, said that she was struck by his determination and confidence from the start. Jo Ann shared, “He participated in every aspect of class and was willing to do anything outside of the classroom to enhance his education”.

Harry’s next goal is to continue his education and make the most of his musical talents, which include playing the organ in church. His long-term goal is to earn a degree in music and become an Ordained Minister of Music in his church. Congratulations on your success, Harry!

 

 

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