Caps, gowns and proud families filled the Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center as the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) celebrated 40 county residents who earned their high school diplomas through Career Online High School (COHS) during the program’s annual commencement ceremony Thursday, Aug. 13.
Of the 40 students who earned an accredited high school diploma and career certificate during the past year, seven graduates participated in the ceremony, proudly crossing the stage as family, friends, and library staff applauded their accomplishments.
The ceremony featured remarks from Valarie Hardie, who celebrated the graduates’ achievements and applauded the determination, resilience and hard work that helped them reach this important milestone.