Inmates Graduate
By: Morgan Moore
Updated: June 21, 2012
Some local inmates got to don caps and gowns on Thursday.
The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility held its annual graduation ceremony this afternoon.
Inmates received their GED's, vocational, associates or bachelor's degree.
Those who were handed a diploma say this is a life-changing milestone.
"It's really helped me focus on what I need to do, how to better myself to get our of here and go down the right path and stay out of trouble. Education is key and I'm glad I was able to participate in it," said Graduate Kenneth Macken
Because of a decrease in federal funding, inmates will no longer be able to obtain college degrees through the correctional facility, but they will continue to offer GED's and vocational training.
The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility held its annual graduation ceremony this afternoon.
Inmates received their GED's, vocational, associates or bachelor's degree.
Those who were handed a diploma say this is a life-changing milestone.
"It's really helped me focus on what I need to do, how to better myself to get our of here and go down the right path and stay out of trouble. Education is key and I'm glad I was able to participate in it," said Graduate Kenneth Macken
Because of a decrease in federal funding, inmates will no longer be able to obtain college degrees through the correctional facility, but they will continue to offer GED's and vocational training.
