 This morning, in Paintsville, seven students graduated from the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Adult Education program by earning their GEDs. Passing the GED is difficult. In fact, in the last few years it's become one of the most difficult exams to take period. So you've accomplished a lot just to pass that exam. You can do anything you want to do. One students enroll in the adult education program at Big Sandy, Dr. Jennifer Ledy and her staff take a personal interest in each person. They remind them it's never too late for a new beginning in life, which Dr. Ledy says helps them believe in themselves. It increases their confidence. It shows them what they can do. Some had bad experiences in high school. And once they're with us, they know we're going to keep calling them several times if that's what it takes. We'll email them, but we'll also give personal calls because they're friends to us once they come in here. Every student receiving his or her GED today has a story to tell, which Big Sandy officials hope will inspire others to follow in their footsteps. I put it off and put it off because I always thought I couldn't afford it. And I came up here with the help of Ms. Ledy and several others and I came in and got it in three weeks. I'm enrolled for summer classes. I'm going to go for a doctorate. I'll be happy with anything I get in between, but that's the main goal and I'm going for botany. For more information on the adult education program at the Big Sandy Community and Technical Colleges, Prestonsburg or Paintsville campuses, you can visit the website on your screen. Reporting in Paintsville for EKB News, I'm Shannon Deskins.