An article was written about Wes in the January 2019 of the North Texas Job Corps newsletter when he had completed his first year at Collin College.  He stood on May 17, 2019 in the Collin College graduate’s line, adorned in the graduate’s blue cap and gown with a beautiful white military stole proclaiming him as a veteran in the U.S. Army, waiting to enter the Allen Event Center arena to receive his well-earned degree.  Wes maintained a 3.8 GPA and graduated with honors, Magna cum Laude.  His family, center staff and students were on hand to cheer and applaud as Wes “walked” the stage.  He was grinning ear to ear after the ceremony and remarked that “this was one of the finest days of my life.  I plan to become a fire fighter in my next career move.