126 cadets from the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge program held its graduation today.  It was held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.  The Youth Challenge Program is a statewide alternative program that provides youth at risk of not graduating high school a second change to succeed.  21 of the cadets will receive high school diplomas and ten will earn GED’s.  The rest will be able to return to high school and graduate with their respective classes.  Oregon State Representative Jason Conger was the keynote speaker