LUSK- A total of 19 students were recognized for their educational accomplishments over the past year when the Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC) conducted its annual spring graduation ceremony on May 17, 2018.  The event, set to a theme of “An Out of this World Experience,”  was well attended.  Facility Warden, Rick Catron, welcomed family members of the graduates.  In addition to the family members,  the ceremony was also attended by Wyoming Department of Corrections Director, Robert Lampert; Deputy Administrator, Julie Tenant-Caine; WDOC Correctional Education Programs Manager, Betty Abbott; as well as the staff of the Women’s Center.

Seventeen individuals were recognized for their accomplishments in earning a high school equivalency credential.  Another two were recognized for earning their computer certification certificates from Eastern Wyoming College.  Billie LaRocco, was named the outstanding student of the year.

Guest speaker, WDOC Deputy Administrator, Julie Tenant-Caine, addressed the graduates.  In addition to congratulating the women on their achievements, Administrator  Tenant-Caine asked the graduates to go forward in life with their education and addressed the habits exhibited by successful women.

Cody Oden, nominated as the class representative by her Adult Education Class  peers, addressed the group and recognized the importance of their accomplishment.  She went on to say how proud she was of all who had reached the milestone of graduation and had not allowed their current placement in life to hold them back.  

Following the formal ceremony, a reception was held for the graduates and guests, which provided refreshments and allowed for visitation by all.   This year’s graduation team and organizers of the successful event included Computer Instructor, Alexis Smith as well as ABE Teachers, Gloria Wolf (chair) and John Baldwin.