May 30, 2013
Thursday PM

Four years of hard work and preparedness for our graduates of 2013 have come to another chapter closed in this book of life. Each of these students have come so far and plan to succeed even further in their endeavors. Over 100 businesses in Ketchikan have donated to our graduates. From gift certificates to whole building spaces, fine jewelry to barge line tickets, the vendors and community members have donated precious time and valuables for our kids. I would like to extend a sincere thanks to the community and businesses who continue to support our children. And of course a few words of wisdom to our graduates as they head off to their futures.

"Be honorable and noble. Pay it forward. A chain reaction of kindness will take you further than anything else you do."

Thank you again to all the volunteers, parents and of course the businesses who continue to help a village raise a child.

Joey Tillson
Ketchikan, Alaska

About: " Parent of a Kayhi Graduate 2013, "Jordan's Mom" the crazy lady....haha"

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