ESL (English as a Second Language) students graduated after completing the highest course level offered at Downey Adult School. Level five graduates studied idioms, advanced vocabulary and grammar structures. Graduation ceremonies took place Dec. 17-18 in the Harriett Paine Event Center, with more than 700 people in the audience. "Downey Adult School is proud of these students and wishes them continued success," the school said in a statement. All levels of ESL are open at Downey Adult School. For information, visit www.das.edu or call (562) 940-6200. ********** Published: January 8, 2010 - Volume 8 - Issue 38