Erickson honored during Garrison Night School graduation

Erickson honored during Garrison Night School graduation
Bilingual Coordinator Diana Erickson, who is retiring at the end of the school year, was showered with praise and flowers at last night's Garrison Night School graduation. Current and former Latino Club students thanked her for making a difference in their lives. Diana has been an educator in this region for more than 30 years.

This year 156 adult students, most who are parents of Walla Walla Public Schools children, graduated from the Garrison Night School. Students were awarded last night for their achievements before being treated to dinner and a concert from Mariachi Huenachi.

The Garrison Night School is a community partnership between Walla Walla Public Schools and Walla Walla Community College to provide educational opportunities to the area's increasing Hispanic population. The program was established in 1994 to help Walla Walla's Hispanic population access education that they may not have had the opportunity to gain in their homeland or in the United States.