Oak View Celebrates its Own
Open Doors: September 2016
The Oak View Family & Community Center
Gymnasium was filled almost to capacity Monday evening, August 22, as the Oak
View literacy participants gathered to celebrate and honor learner
achievements.
Huntington Beach Library Director Stephanie
Beverage, City Council member Eric Peterson and Literacy Board President Susie
Hodge gave brief congratulatory speeches. Excellence Awards were presented to
learners who succeeded above and beyond during the past year. Twelve learners
graduated from a computer class where they had learned how to send and receive
emails, shop on line and do their personal banking. Special award certificates were presented to
five learners for outstanding achievement, and two were recognized for passing
the citizenship test. Tutors received pins for their years served.
Amy Crepeau, Oak View Literacy director, received a surprise
thank you and congratulations from tutors, learners and literacy staff. Former
library staff member Kevin Moran spoke and Rocio G, a learner in the program,
presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a book in recognition of her recent
attainment of her Master's Degree in Library Science. Amy was extremely moved
and surprised, and we extend our congratulations for her hard work and diligence
in earning her degree.
Afterwards, the amiable crowd enjoyed desserts and
beverages provided by literacy volunteers and learners. The positive energy,
happiness and conviviality at Oak View always creates a cheerful atmosphere. If
you haven't had a chance to attend one of their enjoyable events, plan to do so
in the future. You'll be glad you did and will go home humming a happy tune!
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