May 7, 2018

Drug Court Graduation 2018

The 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Community members walk into the Cape County Courthouse for the 32nd judicial district Drug Court Graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Jackson.

Sheila Sauer, back, smiles as Taylor Clark tells her story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Taylor Clark's speech sits besides the podium at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Taylor Clark tells her story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Taylor Clark, right, hugs Judge Scott Lipke, left, at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Jessica Kight tells her story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Amber Kight wipes tears away as she tells her story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Amber Kight, right, is congratulated by Judge Scott Lipke at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Judge Scott Lipke, left, congratulates Destiny Barber, center, at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

James Fornkohl tells his story in the fashion of a poem at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Community members walk into the upstairs court room of the Cape County Courthouse for the 32nd judicial district Drug Court Graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Jackson.

Judge Scott Lipke listens to stories at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Family members and supports react to James Fornkohl's poem at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Sheila Sauer reacts as Logan Hennecke shares his story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Anna Majors listens to stories at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Logan Hennecke tells his story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Judge Scott Lipke reacts at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Marlena Hale reacts as she finishes her story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Marlene Hale holds her son Mason Hale, 3, at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Craig Hess tells his story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Mattie Rider takes a selfie with Judge Scott Lipke, Taylor Clark and Amber Kight as Logan Hennecke reacts at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Community members walk into the Cape County Courthouse for the 32nd judicial district Drug Court Graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Jackson.

From left, James Fornkohl, Jessica Kight, Heather Griffaw, Logan Hennecke, Mattie Rider, Judge Scott Lipke, Taylor Clark, Marlena Hale, Amber Kight, Destiny Barber and Craig Hess pose for a photo at the conclusion of the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Taylor Clark, right, and Mattie Rider, left, smile for a photo at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

The Drug Court graduates lead the court room in the "Serenity Prayer" at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Judge Scott Lipke gives remarks at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Mattie Rider sits and listens, awaiting her turn to speak at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Mattie Rider tells her story at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

Mattie Rider hugs her mom Cathy Rider at the 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

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The 32nd judicial district Drug Court graduation Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson.

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