A Full House for
International Literacy Day
Literally
Speaking: Sept / Oct 2019
Advisory
Board President, Eve-Marie Kuntzman, warmly welcomed the room to International
Literacy Day. She then introduced Newport/Mesa
ProLiteracy Coordinator Cherall Weiss, who emphasized and spoke of the importance
of literacy skills in our society.
Newport
Beach City Councilman Will O’Neill took to the podium to introduce the learners
who have recently become United States citizens. Congratulations to Siamak Lotfisafiabady and Flora Maleki!
To
illustrate the significance of the program, and to showcase the progress of
Newport/Mesa
ProLiteracy’s adult learners, every guest received a copy of “In Our Own
Words”, a collection of stories, essays and recipes written by the learners of
the program.
Attendees
enjoyed a delicious meat and cheese arrangement generously donated by Pavilions
and an international potluck provided by adult learners.
A
highlight of the celebration was honoring the graduates of Career Online High School.
In 2017, Newport Beach Public Library and Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy joined
together to help adults in the area achieve their goal to obtain a High School
Diploma. Three students have completed the full curriculum which includes
Language Arts, Math Social Studies and Science. Mayor Diane Dixon presented
diplomas to the hard working graduates: Azucena Ponce, Isabel Sevilla and
Valedictorian, Beverly Haddock. Beverly gave
an inspiring and uplifting speech. READ
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