Graduation held in innovative work education program

Christine Beck received her diploma on Tuesday from Dr. Greg Mosier, president of Kansas City Kansas Community College, in a ceremony at Battenfeld Auditorium, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by William Crum)
Reyna Hernandez gave a speech at graduation Tuesday at Battenfeld Auditorium, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

More than 150 people attended a GED graduation held Tuesday at Battenfeld Auditorium on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kansas.

Three employees of the University of Kansas Health System received their GEDs Tuesday through a work education program offered with Kansas City Kansas Community College.

“I am really excited, I am now pursuing my dreams,” said Christine Beck, one of the graduates. She said she is planning to go into nursing.

“For me, this is a lifelong dream,” said Reyna Hernandez, one of the graduates.

Dr. Greg Mosier, president of Kansas City Kansas Community College, spoke at a graduation ceremony Tuesday at Battenfeld Auditorium. (Photo by William Crum)
Reyna Hernandez received her diploma Tuesday at a ceremony at Battenfeld Auditorium. (Photo by William Crum)
Christine Beck gave a speech Tuesday during graduation ceremonies at Battenfeld Auditorium. (Photo by William Crum)