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Catrina Meeks (left) is all smiles as she stands with library director Hope Cain (right) after receiving her high school diploma Tuesday evening. Staff photos by Tammy Vinson -
Sarah Rodriguez (left) received the City National Bank Scholarship in addition to her high school diploma at commencement exercises Tuesday evening at the Sulphur Springs Public Library. Mayor John Sellers presented Rodriguez with the scholarship.
7 total have done same
Two Sulphur Springs women are now the latest Career Online High School graduates after their commencement ceremony Tuesday evening at the Sulphur Springs Public Library.
Catrina Meek and Sarah Rodriguez make up the third graduating class since the library began offering the program in 2017. As of Tuesday, seven Hopkins County residents have earned accredited high school diplomas.
Meek came into the program with an 8th grade education. She completed all 14 required courses over an 18-month period and earned a general career preparation certification. Meek was also awarded a Friends of the Library scholarship, which is funded by local businesses.
“My favorite subjects were math and science,” Meek said. “They were the most challenging subjects for me, but they were also the most rewarding. Holding this diploma feels like success and hope all at once.”
Rodriguez came into the program with a few high school credits already earned, so she was able to earn her diploma in a little less time. She also earned a career preparation certificate and was awarded the City National Bank scholarship, which was presented by Mayor John Sellers.
“Earning my high school diploma has given me a lot of self-confidence, because I wasn’t sure I could do it,” Rodriguez said. “I was especially worried about the math classes, but the instructors were able to explain things in a new way that was amazing and easy to understand.”
These graduates have been dedicated to their classes, have persevered and deserve to walk and be celebrated for their successes,” said library director Hope Cain.
Two other students are in the process of finishing their classes, so look for more commencement ceremonies to come.