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Carl D. Perkins graduates hears moving speech by Colmon Elridge!

Carl D. Perkins graduates hears moving speech by Colmon Elridge!

Friday May 1, 2015 the Carl D. Perkins Held their Spring Graduation. With 24 students graduating, the students got to hear a very moving speech from Mr. Colmon Elridge Executive Assistant form Governors Beshears office, and the Mayor of Prestonsburg Les Stapleton. Elridge talked with students about life’s struggles and stated ” It’s the ups and downs of your journey that makes you stronger”. He also reminded students to always have gratitude and pay it forward. Mayor Stapleton also encouraged students to always go above and beyond, and talked about his days as a former Job Corps Student and how the skills he learned then he still uses today

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