5/17/16 Literacy Council of Tyler GED Graduation by Sarah A. Miller

Graduate Donovan Furin of Tyler holds his graduation present- a pineapple, after the General Educational Development Commencement ceremony held Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Tyler Junior College's Wagstaff Gymnasium. Pictured at left is his grandfather Walter Starner and his mother Eve Brewer at right. The Literacy Council of Tyler, in partnership with TJC, provides GED preparation studies and pre-testing; English as a Second Language (ESL) and other programs. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates celebrate with friends and family after the General Educational Development Commencement ceremony held Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Tyler Junior College's Wagstaff Gymnasium. The Literacy Council of Tyler, in partnership with TJC, provides GED preparation studies and pre-testing; English as a Second Language (ESL) and other programs. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

A graduate looks into the crowd during the General Educational Development Commencement ceremony held Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Tyler Junior College's Wagstaff Gymnasium. The Literacy Council of Tyler, in partnership with TJC, provides GED preparation studies and pre-testing; English as a Second Language (ESL) and other programs. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
(Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Stacy Acton is the first person to walk toe stage to receive her diploma during the General Educational Development Commencement ceremony held Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Tyler Junior College's Wagstaff Gymnasium. The Literacy Council of Tyler, in partnership with TJC, provides GED preparation studies and pre-testing; English as a Second Language (ESL) and other programs. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Graduate Norma Espiricuerta is pictured with GED Supervisor Rick Swain after the General Educational Development Commencement ceremony held Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Tyler Junior College's Wagstaff Gymnasium. The Literacy Council of Tyler, in partnership with TJC, provides GED preparation studies and pre-testing; English as a Second Language (ESL) and other programs. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduate Geana Vivian is pictured with Pastor Greg Fleck and Pastor Lisa Fleck after the General Educational Development Commencement ceremony held Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Tyler Junior College's Wagstaff Gymnasium. The Literacy Council of Tyler, in partnership with TJC, provides GED preparation studies and pre-testing; English as a Second Language (ESL) and other programs. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)