Graduation Matters rolls out in the middle schools in Billings, Montana

They didn’t want to show too much enthusiasm — they’re young teenagers, after all, and have a certain level of cool to maintain.

However, Alicia Contreraz and Kiesha Old Crane, Riverside Middle School eighth-graders, weren’t shy about vocalizing their desire to graduate from high school.

"You get further in life," Alicia said.

"Better jobs with better pay," Kiesha added.

The two girls had just signed pledges after a schoolwide assembly promoting Graduation Matters Billings, a local campaign to boost high school graduation rates.

By Rob Rogers

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