Hoosiers never cease to inspire me, and 25 teenage boys who earned their GED while behind bars, provided not only inspiration but hope. The teens earned their degrees through Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility’s Vantage Pointe Learning Center, and I had the pleasure of speaking during their graduation ceremony last week (read what I had to say to them here).
You couldn’t help but feel the emotion in the room. There were tears and smiles from parents, grandparents, and several correctional staff members who all came to show their support for the graduates.
Despite their difficult circumstances, these young men decided to aim higher. Two of the boys passed with honors, scoring at least 620 points on the exam. One even returned for the ceremony even though he had been released – a clear indication that this young man appreciated the staff at the Logansport facility.
Each got the individual attention they needed to succeed from the dedicated team of staff. The staff knew these young men could achieve much more, and just needed the right amount of support and encouragement. The correctional staff has the right philosophy, and truly understands that their work impacts the future of our state.
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