The Washington Youth Academy celebrated the graduation of six students from the Sequim area during commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20.

The students who have completed the program are Korina-Lynn Adams, Molly Garcia, William Hays, Alissa Johnson, Tristin McComas and Yulisa Preciado Olivares. These students were among 144 graduates who will all return to high school to get their diploma or seek an alternative path to finish their high school education, such as a GED or by joining Running Start.

This year’s cadets donated more than 11,000 hours of service to the community with an estimated value of $273,000 to the community.

The mission of the Washington Youth Academy is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and employment potential and become responsible and productive citizens of Washington.