Graduation Resources and a Message from the County Superintendent
05/26/2017 -
A message from County Superintendent Steve Herrington
I’d like to take a moment to salute the roughly 4,500 students who will be receiving their high
school diplomas in the weeks to come. This major life milestone is a testament to their hard
work and perseverance. It’s also thanks to the support of teachers, school administrators, and of
course, family.
Graduation marks the end of one journey but the beginning of another. Youths armed with a
diploma have a world of possibilities before them. It is fitting for them to want to celebrate this
momentous day. However, I’d like to remind graduates to celebrate responsibly. Drinking or
doing drugs strongly impacts a teenager’s developing brain—decreasing inhibitions and
compromising the judgment and coordination critical to safe driving.
Celebrating without drugs and alcohol is easy and fun, thanks to Project Graduation events held
around Sonoma County. These adult-supervised, alcohol-free celebrations ensure that students
can have a great time without the risk of becoming intoxicated. They are extremely popular and
often last through the night, with dancing, games, music, and more. They are a great way to
celebrate without risking the future that students have worked so hard to build.
Steven D. Herrington, Ph.D.
Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools
Graduation Resources
