Olympia Transition Academy's Graduates of 2023

Olympia School District’s Transition Academy and Project Search held their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 9 at the Capital High School Performing Arts Center. Smiles, laughs, happy tears and hugs were shared by attendees.

Each graduate spoke during the program, along with Project Search Teacher Alicia Larson, Executive Director of Student Support Ken Turcotte, Secondary Director of Student Support Ruth Middlebrook, Project Search Coordinator for Morningside Stephanie Gregoire, Project Search Business Liaison for The Evergreen State College Holly Joseph and Transition Academy teachers Jesse Davis and Julia Calhoon.

It was a wonderful celebration of family and of the accomplishments made by the graduates.

Transition Academy's 2023 graduation ceremony.

The graduates:

• Brandon Bolender
• Christain Dailey
• Jacqueline Davis
• Benny Ellis
• Rickie Minton
• Eli Murray
• Martin Pham
• KiShon Rasmussen
• Savannah Trautman

Congratulations Class of 2023!

Editors' Note: The JOLT recieved following press release on July 5, 2023.