Tough odds sweeten girls' graduation

Florida Keys News - Key West Citizen

Friday, June 8, 2012

Tough odds sweeten girls' graduation

Nine Keys Center Academy graduates collect diplomas tonight

BY GWEN FILOSA Citizen Staff
gfilosa@keysnews.com

Sometimes, even tough girls cry.

Especially when they find themselves on a stage inside the lobby of the Tennessee Williams Theatre at an elegant ceremony, receiving high school honors that many thought were reserved for other kids.

Kids who grow up with both parents supporting a household, two cars in the garage, and plenty of love and cash readily...

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KCA staff is the best!

Submitted on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 7:24am by Think

Thank you Gwen for recognizing the value of KCA students and staff. The success is hard-earned, particularly in light of the extreme and uncessarily harsh circumstances imposed by Jara this school year. We believe sound thinking will prevail and a quality alternative program for both KCA girls and ACE students will grow next school year. Thanks to all of our very real supporters who clearly recognize and value KCA.