TexLaMex, May 2008, Page 2
Capital I.D.E.A. held their graduation for their students. Some have achieved a first level of achievement: English as a Second Language or a G.E.D. Others have become registered nurses, l.p.n.'s, medical coders, accounting technicians, dental hygienist, medical sonographers, licensed vocational nurses, network administrators, pharmacy technicians, physical therapy assistants, power electric utility technicians, surgical technicians, and other things. About 50 have finished their studies for an associates degree or certification in their field and getting a job that pays a family wage. An equal number have finished ESL or a GED.
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| Sr. Eileen, CSC; John; and Sr. Ann Monica, CSC | Fr. Joe Tomei, CSC (vice-chair of the board) and Steve Jackobs (executive director) |
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| Steve Jackobs and Ofelia Zapata | Mark Melliar-Smith (left), chair of the board |
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| Justin Tigrett spoke of his experience with Capital IDEA. He had been in jail for a DUI. He would get out of jail just long enough for classes and the VIP sessions with Capital IDEA. He is now gainfully employed and doing very well. | Felicia Reed told of her experiences of learning. She was the first in her family to go to college. She is now an RN because of the help and support she got from Capital IDEA. |
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| Eloina Serna tells about Capital IDEA helping her through school. | Irene Casilla received the Aurora Alworth Award. Aurora Alworth was a student at Capital IDEA. She worked very hard at her studies. When she developed cancer, she took her books with her to the ICU unit. She died before she finished, but she has been an inspiration to many for her commitment to his studies. |
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