Special LYTE program graduation ceremony in Wilmington

WILMINGTON Del. (WPVI) -- This was a special graduation ceremony in Wilmington, Delaware Thursday afternoon.

More than two and a half million dollars in scholarships, grants and financial aid was awarded to students who are members of the "LYTE" program.

It stands for Leading Youth Through Empowerment.

It's a unique after school and summer enrichment program for low income youth.

The program has been credited with producing a 100 percent college acceptance rate, along with high GPA and test ranking among its scholars.