Wayne Halfway House Celebrates 2026 High School Graduates

Sixteen youth residents received high school diplomas or the equivalent since January

WAYNESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sixteen youth residents of programs operated by Wayne Halfway House Inc. have received their high school diplomas or the equivalent so far in 2026.

Standing Tall Music City and Duck River Youth Center each have graduated five young people since the beginning of the year. Hollis Academy/Wayne Youth Academy graduated six youth in July, in a ceremony conducted in the newly constructed Michael Gymnasium.

“Our mission is to care for, encourage and inspire each and every young person who comes into our care, and education is one of the most important elements of that care,” said Jason Crews, president and CEO of Wayne Halfway House Inc.

“These graduation ceremonies are special for all of our youth and staff,” Crews added. “These young people have worked diligently to overcome their tribulations and past mistakes and rise above their circumstances. It’s so important to celebrate their successes and reward their hard work.”

ABOUT WAYNE HALFWAY HOUSE INC.

Wayne Halfway House, Inc. (WHH) began serving children in 1992 with a single 16-bed facility in Waynesboro, Tennessee. We now serve and operate seven youth residential treatment facilities across Tennessee. With a corporate management team that brings more than 85 years of experience in child welfare and juvenile justice, WHH has worked to develop a system that provides a second chance to young people who have made mistakes. Education is a core value for all programs, which is proven by our high graduation rate for residential treatment. Our programs provide our youth residents with opportunities to learn vocational and work skills to aid them in gaining employment when they return to their communities.