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Duplin Early College High School celebrates graduation
KENANSVILLE — On Thursday, May 23rd, Duplin Early College High School students turned their tassels with pride. James Sprunt Community College extends hearty congratulations to the students and wishes them the best in their educational and career success endeavors. The two schools work together to ensure that students receive a quality educational experience that will lead to opportunities they may not have otherwise obtained. Many from this elite group of seniors are graduating high school with a high school diploma and a college Associate Degree or Certificate to practice a trade. This spring, 30 students received a JSCC Associate Degree, and 26 received various Certificates. President Dr. Jay Carraway and Dr. Dustin Walston, Vice President of Curriculum/Chief Academic Officer, addressed the students with heartfelt words and well wishes. We are all very proud of your accomplishments, DECHS! Go Mavericks!
16-year-old graduates with diploma, degree in two years
A month past his 16th birthday, Adi Patel has his driver’s license, his high school diploma and two associate degrees from Lenoir Community College. After just two years at Lenoir County Early College High School — that is, two years out of Woodington Middle School — Patel is heading to North Carolina State University with plans to secure a master’s degree in computer science by the time he’s 19. “I...
Four LCPS commencement exercises on tap next week
More than 600 seniors will reach the milestone that is high school graduation next week at commencement exercises scheduled at four LCPS schools. Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024 at the county’s three traditional high schools will be held in succession on Saturday, June 8. Students at Lenoir County Learning Academy will graduate earlier, on Tuesday afternoon.
Numbers big and small figure into South Lenoir senior's college decision
For Dakota Tyndall, it was a good problem to have: colleges lined up to welcome her in the fall and her two favorites – the University of North Carolina and Campbell University – both solid choices for an aspiring pharmacist. How the South Lenoir High School senior sorted out those opportunities says something about the considerations top students have when they become the choosers.
Mitchell Oakley: Graduation 3.0 is in the books
What would you say if someone posed the question to you, “What is your greatest wish before you pass away from this earth?” The question was posed to me many years ago, at a time when I had two young children to help raise. My immediate answer was, “I want to see my two children grow up to be successful in life.” Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of watching them grow and become productive citizens. Neither are perfect human beings, but neither are...
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