Locals graduate from James H. Groves Adult High School
Thirty-seven adult learners celebrated years of hard work and dedication June 5 at their graduation from James H. Groves Adult High School at Sussex Technical High School.
“Perseverance means being determined to never give up despite the odds – and you are a group of highly determined high school graduates,” Sussex Tech Superintendent Stephen Guthrie said. “You have perspired and persisted to achieve your dreams, and deserve a huge round of applause for succeeding. Your families also deserve thanks for supporting you through this journey. We are just pleased to have played a part in your success today and your future endeavors.”
Graduate Alicia Leonard told the story of enrolling in James H Groves Adult High School. She had been encouraged by friends and family to attend the school. She put it off until she got a flyer in the mail from the school. She enrolled and graduated with honors.
James H. Groves Adult High School provides opportunities for adults statewide to earn their high school diplomas. The Sussex Technical School District operates the high school for 220 Groves learners in Sussex County each year, with classes taught at eight sites around the county.
![Kenneth Ransbottom Jr. accepts the Ethel Cook Memorial Scholarship from Dan Cook. Ethel Cook graduated from Groves in 1989 at the age of 79. Also receiving the Ethel Cook Memorial Scholarship was Nicole Elizabeth McCarville of Seaford.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/web-DSC_0343.jpg)
![“Perseverance means being determined to never give up despite the odds,” Sussex Tech Superintendent Stephen Guthrie said. James H. Groves HS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/DSC_5623.jpg)
![Rozan Alqaryouti of Lewes proudly holds her diploma. Presenting the diploma are Sussex Tech Board of Education President Warren Reid and Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting. James H. Groves HS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/DSC_0356.jpg)
![Diana Acevedo of Lincoln smiles as she receives her diploma from Sussex Tech Board of Education President Warren Reid and Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting. James H. Groves HS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/DSC_0353.jpg)
![Sussex Tech Board of Education President Warren Reid and Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting present Michael Lynn Christoper of Ellendale his diploma. James H. Groves HS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/DSC_0360.jpg)
![Jaclyn Sara Joseph from Rehoboth Beach accepts her diploma from Sussex Tech Board of Education President Warren Reid and Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting. James H. Groves HS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/DSC_0362.jpg)
![Kaylee Nicotero from Milton receives her diploma from Sussex Tech Board of Education President Warren Reid and Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting. James H. Groves HS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/DSC_0370.jpg)
![Jaqueline Skylar Reber-Szczepowski smiles as she receives her diploma from Sussex Tech Board of Education President Warren Reid and Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting. James H. Groves HS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/06/field/image/DSC_0373.jpg)