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Craggy Correctional Institute graduates students in four programs

Dr. Barbara Keaton, vice president of Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education, speaks during the graduation ceremony at Craggy Correctional Center.

Dr. Barbara Keaton, vice president of Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education, was the keynote speaker at the 2009 graduation ceremony Oct. 28 at Craggy Correctional Center, where inmates received diplomas and certificates in Facility Maintenance, Microcomputer Applications, Food Service Technology and General Education Development (GED).

Keaton reflected on the 50 years A-B Tech has served the community and the 20-year partnership the College has had with Craggy Correctional Center starting with GED classes in 1989. "The partnership creates trained individuals to go out and earn a living," she said.

Keaton also recognized Bruce Cravener, coordinator of Education at Craggy, for his years of working with A-B Tech. Cravener retired at the end of October.

Students graduation with a Food Service Technology diploma completed 70 tests, 80 labs, a dozen pop quizzes, five projects and a capstone, according to Chef Gregory Spencer. Out of 21 students, eight were qualified to be named to the College's President's List and five to the Dean's List.

Cliff Johnson, Craggy Correctional Center Superintendent, told the graduates the ceremony was special this year. "You are being recognized for completing what you started. This event almost didn't happen this year until an anonymous donor funded the ceremony. There are people who care about you," he said.

Instructors teaching the recent graduates were Charles "Doc" Shanor and George Woodruff in Computer Training; Steven Wright in Facility Maintenance; Andy Weatherly, Chris Franklin and Maura Lohman in GED; and Spencer in Food Service Technology. Spencer was recognized as the Instructor of the Year for the facility.

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