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Students RISE in learning initiative to stay up on their studies
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Jose Castillo speaks through his rolled up diploma to a neighbor Friday morning during the second annual RISE Graduation program at the Davis Street Community Center. Brenau University and the Gainesville Housing Authority teamed up to provide the summer camp for at-risk students to help them retain knowledge learned before the summer months away from school.
It was time for one more graduation Friday morning, recognizing young students who have spent their summer in a classroom setting to remain at grade level in their subjects. The students in the summer RISE program graduated in front of their teachers, parents and community supporters. Only in its second year, around 40 students walked up to receive their diplomas, more than twice last year’s 17 graduates.