Posted August 30, 2012

Top: Ky'Asia Buckhannon receives her high school diploma. Bottom: Corey Martin is handed is diploma.

On Thursday, August 30, five seniors in Shaker High School's summer school program officially graduated and received their diplomas in front of an audience of family and friends.

Superintendent D. Joseph Corr addressed the students and their families, reminding them that no matter how they arrived at this moment, the important thing is that they acheived their goal.

"What you have demonstrated is a great life lesson - persistence," Corr said. "You hung in there and worked very hard to overcome adversity for the reward of a high school diploma and we are all very proud of you."

"Sometimes there are setbacks in life," Shaker High School principal Richard Murphy said. "The important thing is to be able to work through them and reach your goal. All of you have done that and should be pleased with your hard work. I commend all of you today.

2012 Summer School Graduates

LeChristopher Blackwell

Ky'Asia Buckhannon

Corey Martin

Sang Ho Park

Shannon Stevens