ISHPEMING — On May 18 at St. John’s School in Ishpeming, 16 area adults received their high school diplomas from the Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE Adult and Alternative Education Program. In its 54 years of service, the program has graduated 1,720 adults, according to Community Schools Director Bill Hartman.

Graduate speakers for the Class of 2022 were Krystilyn Apassingok and Samantha Steele, both of the Ishpeming School District. Hartman and Principal Jason Houle presented diplomas and Michael Bertucci, retired business owner, servec as master of ceremonies.

Class motto: “Humble enough to know I can lose it all; confident enough to know I can get it all back.” — Anonymous

Class flower: Stargazer lily

Class colors: Black and Gold

Class song: “I’ll Always Remember You” by Hannah Montana

Class of 2022 members

Rose Anderson

Krystilyn Valerie Apassingok

Mackenize Beck

Alexa Davis

Jassmin Erickson

Kayla Kjelllman

Dale Anthony Kozel

Jake William Maki

Samantha Rose Steele

Darian Polkinghorne

Gabrielle P. Warlin

Chase R. Waters