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Sporty Jill
on 10/22/08 5:10 am - Norfolk, VA

On October 20, 2008 at 5:18 PM Pacific Time, prissy25 wrote:

The lady in the picture with me is the lady who snagged me last year at the GED Graduation and pulled me into National, very sweet lady.

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has declared October 13-19 as GED Week and October 15 as GED Day. The Charlottesville Campus is proud to highlight a student and an employee, both of whom realized that a better life with more opportunities began with getting their GED. Melinda Gregory, Medical Coding and Billing Program

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“I would have graduated high school in the 1980’s but decided to get married and drop out of school instead. My plan was to go back and complete my education, but getting my GED was a goal I had difficulty obtaining. I found myself working dead end jobs while going through a divorce and battling health issues all at the same time. Reaching these goals hasn’t been easy for me but I’m glad I didn’t give up “One day I told my husband that I wanted to try for the GED. He encouraged me to go for it and I did. I contacted the Charlottesville Adult Learning Center to sign up for classes. While the classes were made up of younger and older students, we were able to help each other achieve a common goal. It’s exciting to be my age and know that I’ve accomplished this goal in my life. “In June 2009, I will complete the Medical Coding and Billing program at National College. Reaching these goals hasn’t been easy for me but I’m glad I didn’t give up. I’m proud to be a GED graduate.” Melinda, pictured above left, was selected to be a speaker at the GED Graduation on October 22nd. Ramona Gordon, Director of Admissions “I was sixteen and in love. Despite my parents’ reservations, they allowed me to marry. Within the year I was expecting my first child. This was during the time when married students were discouraged from attending high school and pregnant students were forbidden. So, I quit high school to raise my sons. “One day while substituting at their school, I read a particular teacher’s comment that children of uneducated parents should receive less of her attention. That’s when I started on my GED and completed it. Dr. Emily Sterrett, Harrisonburg Career Center Director, was one of my instructors and encouraged me to pursue my goal of a formal education. I went on to complete an Associate of Science degree, Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s degree. I loved my college experience but none of it would have happened for me without that GED.” Ramona was a speaker at the 2007 GED Graduation.

melina-

Congrats! I am SO proud of you. You took something that was very difficult and did it...you got your GED. Many may think that it is no big deal, but I say that it definately is. you see....I am a GED graduate also, so I get it!

Love you dearly and am beaming with pride!

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Tam
on 10/20/08 9:52 pm - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

Melinda,

I am so very proud of you as well! You are taking your destiny into your own hands. You are almost there...go get 'em! The pic looks great!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

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