LACONIA — Families celebrated more than 100 graduates of the Huot Career and Technical Center Thursday evening, recognizing the importance of vocational education.

Huot Center Director David Warrender led the ceremony at a packed Colonial Theatre, just about one week before Laconia High School's graduation. This year, Huot students earned 542 college credits, the most Warrender said he’s seen in his time at the technical center.

The Huot Career and Technical Center is a regional program for students in the Laconia, Gilford, Shaker, Inter-Lakes, Franklin, Newfound and Winnisquam school districts. Their programs are open to students grades 10 through 12, as well as to homeschooled students throughout the region. The campus is adjacent to Laconia High School.

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