2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation

Channie Elfrink adjusts her cap before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

The 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduate Peter Cai bows to the audience during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Darlene Williams-Curry shouts in celebration during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

The 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

The 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Darlene Williams-Curry, right, laughs as her teacher, Cathy Matthews, talks about her during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates file down the hall before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Anastasia Wilson, right, hugs AEL instructor Mary Ann Haynes speaks during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates' friends and family file wait for the start of the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

AEL instructor Mary Ann Haynes speaks during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates' friends and family file in before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates applaud as AEL Coordinator Becky Atwood speaks during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates listen as AEL Coordinator Becky Atwood speaks during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Haley Rahn hugs instructor Cathy Matthews during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates file enter during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates gather before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Rick Payne, director of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, speaks during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Taryn Smith puts on her cap before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates line up in the hall before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates file down the hall before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates adjust their caps and gowns during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Rick and Tammy McClain walk back to their seats after receiving their certificates during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Dr. James Welker, superintendent of Cape Girardeau Schools, speaks during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Veda Simon watches as people enter before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

AEL Coordinator Becky Atwood speaks during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates' friends and family watch from the door during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

The 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates file enter during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

The 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Graduates applaud for a fellow graduate during the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.

Katie Edwards walks to the room where her fellow graduates were gathering before the 2014 Cape Girardeau Adult Education and Literacy Graduation ceremony Thursday, April 10, at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau.