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Grad Shoutout: Ivelise 'Achieving A Lifelong Goal' At Paterson School
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Paterson.

PATERSON, NJ — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
This submission comes from Dr Jo Ann Cardillo, Director of Education at Oasis who nominated student Ivelise, who is graduating from Paterson Adult High School.
Read more about this graduate below:
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Graduate’s name
Ivelise
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What grade is the graduate finishing?
High School
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Paterson Adult High School
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
She is a client of Oasis : A Haven for Women and Children in Paterson. I am the Director of Education.
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
She is achieving a lifelong goal to graduate high school. When she was young circumstances beyond her control forced her to leave regular high school as a junior.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Ivelise!
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