98 Graduate at Camp Hill

On Oct. 17, family, friends and staff honored 98 graduating inmates from SCI Camp Hill's educational and vocational programs. SCI Camp Hill congratulated 36 inmates on completing their Adult Commonwealth Secondary Diploma and 11 inmates on completing their General Education Program. In total, eight inmates earned their barber license, and another eight inmates graduated from the Business Education Program. Two inmates completed their ICDL. The Culinary Arts Program graduated 15 inmates and nine inmates graduated from the Graphic Arts Program. Lastly, eight inmates completed HVAC, and one inmate earned his diploma through the Hadley Institute for the Blind.

Principal Bruce Elliot and Superintendent Laurel Harry gave opening remarks and OA Secretary Michael Newsome was the keynote speaker. In addition, all educational staff played a significant role in preparing for graduation and should be recognized for their efforts. After the ceremony, families and friends joined the graduates for refreshments and fellowship.