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Previous Evenings of Recognition: |
Evening of Recognition The Literacy Program at the Plymouth
Public Library held its annual Evening of Recognition on June 19, 2008 to show
its appreciation to all those who participate in the program’s activities.
Staff, program members, friends, and family gathered for a wonderful night at
Plimoth Plantation. Many family and friends were in the audience
to celebrate the accomplishments of program members. |
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Monica Mullen from Senator
Therese Murray’s office presented Janet Garfield a special citation for 13
years of continuous volunteering with the program. Representatives Vinny deMacedo and Tom
Calter congratulated the learners and gave an American flag to Scott Martin
who recently joined the Army after getting his GED.
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Dinah O’Brien, Director of Community
Resources, expressed her pride in the accomplishments of the students, teachers,
and tutors. Gayle Petitpas, a GED
graduate, told her fellow learners that they should follow their dreams. The program is very proud of Gayle who,
after much dedication and hard work, is on her path to become a nurse. |
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Another special part of the evening was
the recognition of tutors in the program and their students who are learning
the English language, improving their reading and writing, or working towards
getting a GED.
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The finale of the evening was the GED cap and gown
graduation ceremony to recognize the students who had successfully passed the
five challenging tests that comprise the GED exam. This year the program had 40
graduates! Their achievements serve as
encouragement to all adults who desire to continue their education. |
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Ph: 508.830.4260 |