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.'T , L Page A-6 - Mason County Journal - Thursday, Feb. 12,2015 overcome :e 11 receive diplomas at school's mid-year graduation ceremony By GORDON WEEKS gordon@masoncoun cam Students who graduate from CHOICE Alternative School in Shelton do not fol- low the traditional educational path. The 11 students who received diplo- mas at the school's mid-year gradu- ation ceremony Feb. 5 include youths who are living on their own, CHOICE Alternative School Principal Sta- cey Anderson told the audience in the school's theater. Some are parents, she said. "Each of you has overcome obstacles to be here tonight," Anderson said. Anderson told the students it was a joy to watch them build their skills and urged them to believe in themselves. She also praised the friends and relatives who supported the students. About 200 people attended the cer- emony. The new graduates are Delaney Bax- ter, Jasmine Coleman, Shashoney Fen- ton, Haley Free, Carina Garcia, Madison League, Chris Minish, Katie Morgan, Kristoffer Dane Pennington, Damian Pierre and Skyler Sparks. Baxter was one of three students to speak at the ceremony. She earned her diploma at age 20 despite giving birth to two children. She has a third baby due in June. "It was hard, but I did it," Baxter said. But she added, "Without those two, I wouldn't have made it here." Garcia talked about dropping out of several schools before a friend at church told her, "Giving up is not an option." "If I could graduate and still attend this school, I would," Garcia said. But she added that it is time to move on. ABOVE: Delaney Baxter smiles at her daughter, Scarlett, during Baxter's graduation ceremony Feb. 5 at CHOICE Alternative School in Shelton. AT RIGHT: CHOICE principal Stacey Anderson shows the 11 graduates how to simultaneously shake hands and receive their diplomas prior to the mid-year graduation ceremony. Journal photos by Gordon Weeks Crosley ... Proudly mode in USA F R I G I D& I R E W0.onty on mrkef I year po~/]obor, 3 ~rs pa~, 10 yems maim ~lmmm umm~== compono , at no charge, full 3 yr. & lair JUSZS49. s Speed Queen ...New Washer / Dryer Sets Fr,gldmre/Crosley i,449.99 Refrigerator/Freezer with 3 year parts & Washer / Dryer Sets labor warranty As low as 629.99/679.99* New Crosley Range * 1 year labor, 3 year paris, 10 year compressor warranty IAs Low As 549.99| at no extra charge l1 year labor, 3 years pare,I elements i ( New Microwave | win vent As Low As | ewCrosleyFreezer / 249.99 / I As tow as 599.99 t I, year ,obor, 3 yea= paris, 101 ecoee"dioe Ap i0ace lyear companents warrantyI I Low IS0.00/ New & Used Appliances .Sales + Service + Parts Gas + Wood+Pellet Stove Repairs 427-1202 191 applrp@hotmail.com 2 Olympic Hwy N. #102 • Shelton WA 98584 360-479-4414 450 S. National Av. Bremerton KitsapLumber.com PELLET & Summer Sale CD Bura Pegets kr gm EwwLoo Based on 3 ton purchase, otherwise slightly higher Efficiency Come see it bum, 82 our store Pe//et Stoves La~e Se/ec~ 11 Heats 2,000 Sq. R. MADE IN TherlllOStar Conirol AMERICA Autol(l on Stainless Chimney Pipe 6' Metalbestos 10t JL==,, I]HUI (IT) 6x36" Cap, collar, flashing ~'~,~ Staint