The Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult and Continuing Education Department will honor more than 240 graduates who earned their diplomas in 2024.
Fort Wayne Community Schools news release:
FWCS to celebrate Adult and Continuing Education graduates
Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 3, 2025) – The Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult and Continuing Education Department will honor more than 240 graduates who earned their diplomas in 2024. The graduation ceremony is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd.
From Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2024, these dedicated individuals successfully passed the High School Equivalency (HSE) Exam or completed High School Credit (HSC) requirements.
Three graduates will share their inspirational journeys at the ceremony:
Carlos Mauricio Leiva was born in El Salvador and arrived in the United States in 2005, following his parents who had immigrated five years earlier. Despite holding a technical certification in electronics from his home country, Carlos returned to school after nearly two decades to master English, better support his family and enhance his career opportunities.
Christina Saylor became a mother to twin daughters at 16. She stepped away from school during her senior year to care for her family. In 2023, she discovered her dream job required a high school diploma. Though math presented a challenge for Saylor, she was able to persevere and achieve her educational goals.
Sekina Acklin-Howse moved to Indiana from Chicago in search of better opportunities. She dedicated many years to raising her five children before returning to education in 2024. With unwavering determination, Acklin-Howse completed her education at 41 while balancing her roles as wife, mother, grandmother and full-time employee.
The Adult and Continuing Education Program serves adult students of all ages, providing educational opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their academic and career goals.
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