More kudos

to the 2011 graduating class of the Salinas Adult School, which held its ceremony Thursday.

More than 350 students graduated, with special recognition to:

Paula Villaseñor, Award of Excellence High School Diploma; Mark Davila; outstanding student award; Carlos Aguilar, outstanding performance GED; Michael Dowdy, outstanding performance GED; Elizet Garcia, outstanding commitment and dedication award (plus more than 100 community service hours). Also in the more than 100 community service hours were Anika Palacios, Chester Sleker and Kristin Ginn. Elizabeth Lopez received a tutor service award.

Congratulations to all the graduates and their families. Now, on to the next mountain!