GED recipients were honored at Vita’s August 3rd event. Second from left in the front row is Patricia McGuire, the featured speaker.
Doylestown, PA (August 7, 2013) Vita Education Services hosted a gathering of Vita students, tutors, and teachers from the Literacy Tutoring and GED program to recognize and honor volunteer and student achievements during the past academic year. Over 100 people attended the celebration held at Bensalem Library on August 3.
Mercedes Anderson, Director of Literacy & High School Programs, welcomed the crowd and set the theme for the event which was a celebration of the faces of success. Attendees included students and their proud families and friends as well as Vita tutors, teachers, staff, and Board members.
Mercedes honored the students, paying tribute to their courage, dedication, and hard work, noting the many challenges faced by adult learners. Of the over 200 students enrolled in the Literacy and GED program last year, 23 students earned their GED and 100 advanced an educational level or more, which is quite an accomplishment.
Vita’s teachers were recognized for their dedication and support in helping students achieve their goal.
Featured speaker Patricia McGuire reflected on her experiences and inspired the crowd with her story of overcoming obstacles and working hard in Vita’s classes to learn and advance in order to pass the GED test.
Kathy White, Vita’s Tutoring Program Coordinator, recognized Literacy Tutors who volunteer their time to work with students in small groups to help improve their reading, writing, and math skills and work toward getting their GED. She thanked them for the hours and hours of volunteer time, noting the accomplishments of their students that came as a result of the commitment and hard work of both tutors and students.
The crowd applauded the success of the students and the contributions made by teachers and tutors.