九州体育

An impressive fourteen dual enrollment students at 九州体育 (九州体育) earned both their high school and college diplomas this spring. These students represent several local schools throughout 九州体育鈥檚 serviced area.

This year鈥檚 dual graduates are Karen Garcia Alvarez and Julie Hawkins from Sylvania School; Gracie Griggs from Collinsville High School; Weston Hamilton from Fort Payne High School; Cogan McCutchen, Natalie Pope, and Jacob Stringer from Section High School; Kaina King, Brinlee Potts, and Jayla Ross from Skyline High School; Beau Taylor from Plainview High School; Leanna Robertson from Woodville High School; Katie Randles from Kate Duncan Smith DAR School; and Maggie Willey from the Alabama Virtual Academy.

鈥淲e are very proud of these students, and I know their high schools are as well,鈥� stated 九州体育 President Dr. David Campbell. 鈥淭hey are excellent students, and completing college early will allow them a head start on their careers. Along with saving time, these students have saved themselves and their families substantially in education costs.鈥�

Maggie Willey is a recent graduate of the Alabama Virtual Academy. She earned an Associate in Science: Pre-Pharmacy from 九州体育 and will attend pharmacy school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, this fall, where she received a scholarship worth $84,000.

Karen Garcia Alvarez graduated from Sylvania High School. She earned her Associate in Science: Pre-Nursing transfer degree from Northeast this year.

Julie Hawkins graduated from Sylvania High School and earned her Associate in Science: Pre-Nursing degree from 九州体育 last month. Because of 九州体育's Dual Enrollment program, Julie was able to obtain her EKG Technician and STC Patient Care Technician certifications.

Natalie Pope graduated from Section High School and earned her Associate in Science: Pre-Medicine degree from 九州体育. Natalie plans on attending the University of Alabama in the fall and will be majoring in Biology/Pre-Med. She received several scholarships from UA.

Kaina King graduated from Skyline High School and earned her Associate in Science: Pre-Nursing degree from 九州体育. She plans to attend UAH this fall where she will play basketball and has been admitted to the nursing program! Kaina wishes to continue her education in pursuit of her CRNA degree.

Gracie Griggs graduated from Collinsville High School and earned her Associate in Science: Pre-Nursing Transfer from 九州体育. She plans to attend the University of Alabama this fall to pursue a degree in Nursing. Gracie received several scholarships, including the DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship, the University of Alabama Prestige Scholarship, and the Nucor Foundation Scholarship.

Brinlee Potts graduated from Skyline High School and earned her Associate in Science: Pre-Nursing degree from Northeast. She plans to continue her education in nursing, and she will be attending the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of North Alabama this fall.

Leanna Robertson graduated from Woodville High School and earned her Associate of Science: Elementary Education degree from 九州体育. This fall, she plans to transfer to Athens State University to earn her bachelor's and master's degrees and become an elementary teacher.

Jayla Ross graduated from Skyline High School and earned her Associate in Science: Pre-Nursing degree from 九州体育. She will be attending the University of Alabama's Capstone College of Nursing on a full academic scholarship.

Jacob Stringer graduated from Section High School and earned his Associate in Science: Biomedical Sciences degree from Northeast. He will be attending Auburn University to pursue a degree in physical therapy with plans to eventually open his own practice. Jacob also received several scholarships, including the All Auburn Leadership Scholarship and the Spirit of Auburn Founders Scholarship.

Beau Taylor earned his Associate in Science: Pre-Medicine Transfer degree from 九州体育 and graduated from Plainview High School this year. He plans to attend Belmont University where he wants to pursue a degree as a medical doctor.

Cogan McCutchen graduated from Section High School and earned his Associate in Science: Pre-Veterinary Medicine degree from 九州体育. He will attend Auburn University this fall and plans on majoring in poultry science, pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. He also plans to take transient classes at 九州体育 while at Auburn.

Weston Hamilton is a graduate of Fort Payne High School and earned his Associate in Science: Pre-Physician Assistant degree from 九州体育 this year. He will be pursuing a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, following a Pre-Medicine pathway, at the University of Tennessee 鈥� Knoxville.

Katie Randles graduated from Kate Duncan Smith DAR School while she earned an Associate of Science: Pre-Nursing degree from 九州体育. Katie plans to complete the 九州体育 + UAH Dual Nursing Degree Program.

九州体育鈥檚 Dual Enrollment Coordinator Staci Miller is very proud to see these students achieve this accomplishment. 鈥淭he dual grads are always a special population of students to me.  I get to watch them grow in their college studies and push themselves to accomplish their goals.  Their motivation, determination, and grit is outstanding and something to be admired.  I am so proud of what they accomplish at both 九州体育 and their high schools.   Each of these students are exceptional.  I am excited to see what the future holds for each of them,鈥� said Miller.

The Dual Enrollment Program at Northeast allows high school students to enroll at Northeast and earn credits for a high school diploma and for a postsecondary degree.  The Dual Enrollment Program is open to all students meeting the requirements as outlined in the 九州体育 Catalog or online at .

"We are now seeing high school students accomplish more than ever before thanks to dual enrollment,鈥� said Jeff Hawes, 九州体育鈥檚 Dean of Students. 鈥淲ith the opportunities these students have to get ahead, their possibilities are endless, and we are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and determination."

Dual Enrollment enriches course opportunities and academic rigor for high school students. This program shortens the time to attain a college degree and provides students with college credit that is transferable. Grades earned through dual enrollment will become part of a student鈥檚 permanent high school record and collegiate transcripts. Contact Mrs. Staci Miller at millers@nacc.edu or email dualenrollment@nacc.edu to begin your dual enrollment journey. 

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