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SAN BERNARDINO – Graduating students, family, friends, school staff, county administrators and county board members filled the California Theatre on June 10 to celebrate 156 graduating seniors from the alternative education programs and schools operated by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS).
“I don’t have to tell you what a momentous occasion this is,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre during ceremony remarks. “The sacrifices you have made, the perseverance you have shown, the daily struggles you have overcome – they are all accomplishments that have gotten you to this day.”
Alejandre challenged students to be lifelong learners and to never quit. He reminded them that there are other influences in the world today trying to pull youth in other directions. He commended the graduates for being steadfast and for overcoming personal challenges.
The graduation ceremony marked the seventh graduating class from the County Schools Student Services programs.
Anita Miller, from the SBCSS Independent Learning Academy, was the invited motivational speaker. She was the Alternative Education Teacher of the Year in 2020.
“No one says your journey will be easy, each step forward requires choices, sacrifices, discipline, and consistency,” said Miller. “You are smarter than you know, braver than you imagine and more determined than you realize. Tough times never last, but tough people do. Have courage, be kind, stay humble, remain focused and have faith.”
The student speaker for the Class of 2022 was Christopher Bustamante, from Bob Murphy County Community School. He encouraged his graduating class to pursue paths that will make a positive impact in our region.
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