News Release
June 8, 2005
Emily Griffith Opportunity School Graduation Friday, June 10
Students Jennifer Candelaria and Cesar Valdez top the list of 189 students who will receive high school diplomas or GEDs from Emily Griffith Opportunity School at 10 a.m. Friday, June 10 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. In addition, over 150 students took career education courses at Emily Griffith Opportunity School during their coursework.
Candelaria and Valdez were chosen as the outstanding graduates in a vote of the faculty. In addition, Gabrielle Campos earned the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award Scholarship and plans to attend Metro State College in the fall.
The graduation ceremony will be held in the Colorado Convention Center Ballrooms 1, 2 and 3.
About Emily Griffith Opportunity School
With a current enrollment of over 11,000 students, Emily Griffith Opportunity School is a public post-secondary institution dedicated to responding to the educational needs of the community. Its mission is to serve as the premier college of excellence in the delivery of career and technical education, offering 38 certificated vocational programs and 17 trades (apprenticeships). Emily Griffith Opportunity School provides affordable educational opportunities at approximately two thirds the cost of the community college system. Students attain marketable skills and training in accredited programs that can stand alone or transfer to the community college system. Founded in 1916 to provide opportunities "for all who wish to learn," the school has assisted over 1 million students in attaining the skills necessary for initial employment, career advancement and further education.
For more information, contact: Marla Rodriguez at 720-423-4755 (office) or 303-905-4252 (cell).