On Saturday, September 30th, 145 Hope International seniors joyously gathered together with their families, friends and staff for the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2023.

One of the graduating seniors to receive her diploma, 58-year old Mary Tenteh and the oldest graduate of Hope International to-date.

Mary, mother of 7 and grandmother of 8, enrolled in Hope International’s night school program in 2015. Though she faced many challenges along the way, Saturday she finished her goal. Mary said she has “too much pride” to have quit along the way. Mary’s grit and determination shows all that is possible with hope!

You may have read about Jeanetta last week when we introduced her to you. Jeanetta is one of Hope International’s legacy students, a student who has been at Hope International since kindergarten. We received word on Saturday morning that on the eve of graduation, Jeanetta and her younger sister were struck by a car. They remain in the hospital but are stable. Principal Mark Howe visited her on Saturday and Sunday to deliver her diploma and comfort the family.

Medical care in Liberia is not affordable for most. A hospital bill is an impossible cost. Jeanetta’s family received their first bill for $350 that night. We will be helping with this unexpected cost. If you would like to join us in support, we would be grateful.

Together in Both Celebration and Sorrow!