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The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center is celebrating a momentous occasion.On Tuesday, officials at the Detention Center released a press release, detailing a special graduation ceremony they hosted on their campus this past Friday to honor its first college graduate.
Throughout his journey, the statement said the Detention Center staff worked closely with him, coordinating with Tri-C to ensure all academic requirements were met and to plan the graduation ceremony.Officials also noted the graduate’s resilience and commitment to his education, even when the path became difficult.'We are incredibly proud of our resident's achievements,' said Elizabeth Jernejcic, Activity Coordinator Supervisor at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center.
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