On April 26th we were able to celebrate with 19 youth in the Matthews House program who have or will soon be graduating from high school, GED and trade school programs!
photos by Courtney Craig
Please join us in honoring the graduates!!
Brittney is expecting to get her GED at end of May
Chris will graduate from Mountain View HS in May
Delissia will graduate from Fossil Ridge High in May
Dustin completed his GED last July
Elvira will graduate from Poudre High School at the end of May. Elvira will attend college at Front Range Community College and transfer to CSU to study child psychology.
Isabella will be graduating from Loveland High School at the end of May. Isabella will be attending the University of Northern Colorado to study business. Isabel has been awarded a full ride to the University and also a $8,000 scholarship to help with living expanse for the next four years.
Jaquy earned her GED in October 2008; received a special state waiver to take the GED early at the age of 16 (CO requires youth to be 17)
Jay will be obtaining her GED in the next couple of months and she will be attending CSU in the Fall or Spring to study engineering. Jay has already been awarded an $8,000 scholarship to help her with her schooling.
Kat graduated from the Poudre High School and currently enrolling to attend Front Range Community College in the Fall. Kat has also been working part-time.
Katie graduated from Ferguson High School in Loveland a year and half after she her projected graduation due to family issues. Katie is working full time right now and will be attending college in the Fall.
Kenny will receive his diploma from Loveland High
McKayla completed her GED last July
Michael graduated from the Aims Diploma Program and has entered the work force.
Nathan is getting his diploma from Thompson Valley high school
Norma Jean is expecting to earn GED by May through the Youth Link Program
Shane is expected to graduate with his GED at end of May
Shannon is expecting to earn her GED by May
Talisha graduated from Centennial HS in April
Tiffany graduated from Centennial High in April
Congratulations to all!
We’d like to thank the following people for celebrating with our youth and making the graduation party happen:
Everyday Joes/Timberline Oldtown for the use of their space and media/sound equipment
Diakonos Brotherhood for planning the event, preparing the food and providing a card and gift for each youth.
Outkast Redeemer for providing rockin’ music.
Thanks for loving our youth!
