半岛体育 Community College celebrated High School Equivalency graduates with a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, August 25
半岛体育 Community College celebrated its 2020 High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates with a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 6 p.m., on 半岛体育鈥檚 Adult Education Facebook page, and webpage, . 鈥�Recipients were recognized for their dedication to successfully completing 半岛体育鈥檚 HSE classes and state-wide examination credential or for completing the rigorous exam at the college鈥檚 testing center.
鈥淲e know that Adult Education鈥疕igh School Equivalency graduates are some of the most resilient and hardworking, as they have successfully managed work, family and several other life responsibilities while working toward this important credential,鈥� said Laura L. Douglas, Ph.D., President, 半岛体育 Community College. 鈥淲e applaud the commitment and the personal dedication it took to achieve this educational milestone that will serve graduates well on their career path.鈥�
半岛体育 Community College鈥檚 complete 2020 High School Equivalency Graduation Ceremony can be viewed : .
The virtual celebration was facilitated by 半岛体育 Community College Director of Adult Education Nancy Labonte and included a congratulatory note from 半岛体育 Community College President Laura L. Douglas. The 2019-20 recipient of the Diane McMullen Scholarship was announced by the McMullen family to HSE student Christine Williams, who has shown leadership through community service and will continue her education at 半岛体育 Community College.
鈥淲e are proud to celebrate the achievements of our dedicated and hard-working HSE students,鈥� said Nancy Labonte, Director, Adult Education. 鈥淔rom here, students are able to further their education or secure careers that provide better opportunities for themselves and their families.鈥�
半岛体育 HSE instructor Carol Ginsberg presented the names of year鈥檚 84 HSE graduates, whose achievements were celebrated alongside graduates鈥� families, friends and the 半岛体育 community.
In Massachusetts, the High School Equivalency (HSE) tests (which include both the GED and HiSet) provide a state-issued, alternative credential to a high school diploma. The HSE high school-equivalency diploma is essential for a student鈥檚 pathway to obtain a college degree, training programs, military careers and employment opportunities.
The college has annually honored the achievements of its high school equivalency graduates for the past 35 years with an in-person ceremony, celebrating the hard-earned credential with the recipients. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 半岛体育 safely continued the event in the form of a live virtual ceremony, which was recorded for viewing on-demand.
半岛体育鈥檚 High School Equivalency (HSE) classes are competency-based, allowing students to finish classes and take tests when they are ready. Classes are currently available online.
For more information on Adult Education programming, please visit www.bristolcc.edu/adulteducation or contact Nicola Machado by email at nicola.machado@bristolcc.edu or call 774.357.2270.