CCESC - Clermont County Educational Service Center

CCESC
2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 202
Batavia , Ohio 45103

Phone:(513) 735-8300
Fax: (513)735-8370

GED Graduation: 2008

“Adults Given a Second Chance”

The Clermont County Educational Service Center celebrated its 21^st annual graduation ceremony for the Adult Basic and Literacy Program (ABLE) on
June 7, 2008 at Clermont College. During the 2007-08 program year 188 people
took the GED test and 154 received their GED Equivalency Diploma. This is an
81% success rate. The Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program provides a
“second chance” opportunity for adults to receive their high school credentials.
The GED Equalivalency Diploma will allow those adults to continue their
education at post-secondary institutions, help their children with homework,
meet new job requirements, and mark a significant milestone in their lives.

Forty-five graduates assembled at Clermont College to receive an award of recognition for successful completion of the GED Equivalency Diploma. The graduates wore the traditional cap and gown to mark the importance of the event. Over 400 family members and friends were in attendance to share the celebration. Ann Appleton, UC Clermont College, welcomed the graduates and their families.
The college plays a strategic role in the GED process. In collaboration with the Clermont County Educational Service Center, Clermont College provides space
for the Adult Education classes. The college also provides the facility for the
graduation ceremony.

Holly Brockman, Nancy Pugh, Pat O’Connell, Joe De Lano and Dave Englert were selected out of four hundred students to be inducted into the National Honor Society. This honor is based on the following criteria: positive and good attitude, exhibiting leadership, perseverance, good citizenship, is dependable, responsible,
and works well with others.

Each inductee received a letter of recommendation for post secondary enrollment
and for employment from the National Association of Honor Society. They also received a letter of outstanding achievement from Congresswoman Jean Schmidt
and the State Senate, presented by State Senator Tom Niehaus.

“Our classes provide a “Second Chance” to adults who have not completed high school. Many of our students realize they can’t get a promotion, the job they
want, or get a college degree. Getting students inside the door is the most difficult chore. You must make a commitment not to give up - the test is not easy!”

The success of the GED program is due not only to the hard work and desire of
the students to achieve, but also to the dedicated teachers. Their belief in the program combined with their encouragement and support ensures success.