By MATT KATZ
Courier-Post Staff

Community Educational Resource Network, an alternative program for high school dropouts based out of Bethel United Methodist Church, graduated its second class Friday at a ceremony at city council chambers.

Among the 39 graduates were two parents -- including Maribel Santiago, who graduated alongside her daughter, Jasmine Perez.

Students received a home-school diploma that, although not recognized by the state Department of Education, is accepted at colleges, school co-founder Angel Cordero said.

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