Happy Hollywood ending for dropouts
Leslie Lopez and Angel Yos, right, are among those rehearsing Tuesday for graduation from the Hollywood Alternative Education and Work Center. The center specializes in getting high school dropouts to return and earn their diplomas. The school is on the second floor of a Hollywood strip mall, but commencement will take place Thursday at Hollywood High School. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Hollywood Alternative Education and Work Center students rehearse their commencement ceremony at Hollywood High. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Jasmin Alas, left, Leslie Lopez and Angel Yos will deliver speeches Thursday at Hollywood Alternative Education and Work Center’s graduation ceremony. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Program Director Kathy Petrini hands out caps and gowns to the graduating class of Hollywood Alternative Education and Work Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The graduating class of Hollywood Alternative Education and Work Center rehearse Tuesday for their commencement ceremony at Hollywood High. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
