105 GHC Students Graduate at Stafford Creek Corrections Center
Posted on: Feb, 24, 2025
105 麻豆传媒 students graduated at Stafford Creek Corrections Center in January. At the Commencement Ceremony on January 15, GHC awarded the following degrees and certificates:
- 52 High School Diplomas and Equivalencies
- 42 Construction Trade Apprenticeships
- Five Associate of Applied Science in Business Management degrees
- Three Welding Technology certificates
- Three Associate of Arts 鈥 Direct Transfer Degrees
23 graduates were President鈥檚 Scholars, an honor given to students who graduated with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
"We are immensely proud of our recent graduates for their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements, and we look forward to seeing all the amazing things they will accomplish in the future,鈥 said CJ Berndt, Associate Dean of Instruction at Stafford Creek.
During the ceremony, GHC President Dr. Carli Schiffner spoke to the graduates and their supporters. 鈥淚t is with a full heart I say that we are so proud of you! You did it!鈥 said Dr. Schiffner. 鈥淵ou have cleared milestones, and you have done it in the face of many obstacles. Your success in getting to this point is a testament to your perseverance, dedication, and determination. It is inspiring to see and hear your journeys. You are setting an example, providing hope of what can be done, and changing the direction of your lives and your family鈥檚 lives.鈥
Graduates also had the opportunity to speak at the ceremony, with speeches from representatives in the High School Diploma, Construction Trade Apprenticeship, and Business Management classes.
Before the ceremony concluded and graduates celebrated with loved ones, Dr. Schiffner thanked GHC鈥檚 instructors and staff at Stafford Creek. 鈥淭hank you to Kelly, Scott, Don, Nancy, Kari, Lance, Paula, Brandon, Kevin, Karen, Justin, William, and CJ. Thank you for your commitment to serving all of our students in 麻豆传媒鈥檚 district.鈥