The Aquinas Literacy Center in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood celebrated the achievements of adult learners by inducting them into the National Adult Education Honor Society in a ceremony and reception on February 26, 2024.
Students who have been progressing through the literacy and English language instruction programs at Aquinas received certificates and signed their names into the honor society's register, formalizing their status in an organization dedicated to recognizing adult students and supporting their future opportunities.
"It is a joy to celebrate twelve learners who have demonstrated exemplary attendance, cooperation and self-reliance," said Alison Altmeyer, the literacy center's executive director.
Honor society inductees include Fouez Assali, Ana Briseno, Maria Castanon, Daouia Chabane, Maricela Chacon, Wendy Delgado, Eduardo Donato, Jose Francisco, Georgina Garcia, Samuel Martinez, Carolina Velarde and Jesus Vizcaino. Many inductees at the ceremony stood alongside the volunteer tutors who Aquinas Literacy Center trained as English language instructors.
Joining the adult honor society "is a testament to your hard work and your pursuit of your dreams," said Illinois 24th District State Representative Theresa Mah, who joined the ceremony and celebration.
Recommendation Letters
In addition to certificates, each honor society inductee received two letters of recommendation and access to other resources to support employment.
Altmeyer noted how the National Adult Education Honor Society also helped raise awareness of adult education within academia and state government.
Mah pledged to continue to "fight for resources for adult eduction programs."
"Thank you for all the hard work you've put in," Mah said. "May your futures be bright."
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