Andy Tullis / The BulletinCadets from the Oregon National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program say the Pledge of Allegiance Wednesday at their graduation ceremony at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Redmond.

Andy Tullis / The Bulletin

Cadets from the Oregon National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program hold their hands over their hearts during the Pledge of Allegiance during their graduation ceremony Wednesday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Redmond. The program aims to provide an alternative path to success for high school dropouts and other students struggling academically.