ORMOND BEACH While area high schools geared up to celebrate the graduation of thousands of students, the Pace Center for Girls Volusia-Flagler held a ceremony of one.
It was no less meaningful for the organization that helps girls overcome hardships, and for student McKenzie Lucas.
Pace Center staff, family and friends celebrated Lucas graduation on Thursday. The ceremony was held in Ormond Beach at 208 Central Avenue.
“Next week is my first day of the Fresh Start program which will help me get scholarships and understand campus life at Daytona State,” said 17-year-old Lucas. “My first semester at Daytona State College starts in August.”
Pace Center for Girls Volusia-Flagler welcomes new executive director
ORMOND BEACH The Pace Center for Girls Volusia-Flagler an organization that aims to keep girls out of the juvenile justice system has welcomed Sheila Jordan as its new executive director.
Although she has been tapped to lead the organization amid a raging coronavirus pandemic, Jordan remains confident that its girls will continue to meet their personal and academic goals.
“We have not lost touch with any of our students,” Jordan said. “They continue to get their counseling and all of their academic supports and services. My No. 1 priority has been making sure we remain sustainable and we continue to provide 100% of the services that our girls have needed.”
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