On June 5, 2015, Desert View MCCF held its second annual commencement ceremony for the inmate students who have accomplished edifying milestones during this year.
There were seven students who earned their General Education Diploma, and three students who earned their Associates degrees. The invocation and benediction were presented by Cesar Arango of Prison Fellowship. The guest speaker was Vocational Instructor, Voyer Penn. Mr. Penn encouraged the graduates to make this accomplishment the beginning of a new start to a successful life.
The Master of Ceremonies was our Vocational Instructor, Janice Fowler who facilitated the handing out of diplomas. Our Graphics Design Instructor, Inez Valencia created all of the graphic decorations for the graduation, as well as assisted in the Pledge of Allegiance. The graduation banner was created and painted by one of the inmates.
Family, friends, and staff attended the ceremony and enjoyed cake and punch, provided by our culinary department. The staff here at Desert View MCCF, instructors, counselors, security, administration, and culinary, worked hard to make this event a happy event for the graduates.
