The
Edna Hayden Gwaltney School at Jackson-Feild Homes graduated seven
students on June 7. It was a day that will be forever etched in the
minds of the graduates. The ceremony was held at the Golden
Leaf Commons at Southside Virginia Community College Emporia campus.
Dr. Bill Bowling, Director of Education presided over the ceremony. Mr.
& Mrs. Richard Verlander, parents of Goochland County native and
major league baseball star Justin Verlander, were the commencement
speakers.
Seven
residents received either their high school diploma or GED. Two other
students received their Certified Nurse's Aide Certification. The
Gwaltney School's faculty did an excellent job preparing these graduates
for this milestone and providing them skills for future success.
This is the Gwaltney School's sixteenth graduation ceremony. To date,
138 residents have received either their high school diploma or GED.
