Friday, May 18, 2012

Syracuse-Area Adult Literacy Celebration - May 23

Next Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm, OCM BOCES will hold its 29th Annual (Syracuse-area) Literacy Celebration and program graduation at the Palace Theatre (2384 James Street) in Syracuse. Nearly 200 graduates of the OCM BOCES GED, External Diploma and other literacy programs have been invited to attend and be recognized for their accomplishments.

Testimonials illustrating their personal, educational struggles prior to coming to OCM BOCES, will be given by three student graduates, Fred Gustina, Reggie Dennis and Melissa Doris. OCM BOCES ESL student Sadija Selimovic, who recently received her United States Citizenship, will give the Pledge of Allegiance. The Altamont Program, part of the Peter Young Housing, Industries and Treatment program, will be recognized as the OCM BOCES 2012 “Partner in Literacy”.

The public and media are invited to attend this celebration. For more information on the 29th Annual Adult Literacy Celebration, contact OCM BOCES Adult and Continuing Education Program at 315-453-4466.

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