Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement congratulating Stacey Adamson, Tracee Ford, students at the Cody-Kilgore High School, and the entire Cody community for Circle C Market's national recognition as an American Graduate Champion:

“The tireless efforts of Stacey Adamson and Tracee Ford to lead their neighbors and build a student-run grocery store have revitalized their entire community. Their dedication to Cody and the students of Cody-Kilgore High School has transformed a clever idea into a valuable educational tool and an economically important reality. I congratulate Stacey and Tracee for their national recognition as ‘American Graduate Champions’ and thank them for their work to empower students and enrich their community.”

“American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen” is a public media initiative supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting dedicated to recognizing and promoting efforts to keep youth on track to graduation. A NET video recognizing the Circle C Market is available online here: http://netnebraska.org/interactive-multimedia/learning-services/american-graduate-champions-stacy-adamson-tracee-ford.

More information on Circle C Market is available on their website: http://www.circlecmarket.com/