Alexandria Morris of Broken Bow High School is among seven high school students who have earned an associate degree from Mid-Plains Community College this year before receiving their high school diplomas.
Each of the students have successfully completed enough qualifying classes through MPCC’s early entry program.
Often referred to as concurrent enrollment or dual credit, early entry courses allow high school students to take college-level classes and earn credits toward both a high school diploma and a college degree simultaneously.
“These graduates are great examples of high school students utilizing the expanded early entry offerings at Mid-Plains Community College to earn associate degrees,” said Kayla Thurman, director of Early Entry and Program Development at MPCC. “Early entry is more accessible to area students than ever before. They can enroll in classes online, at their high schools or attend in-person at any MPCC campus location. I would like to congratulate all the students on their achievements this year.”
This year’s associate degree recipients and their high schools are:
Brady High School – Zada Earll
Broken Bow High School – Alexandria Morris
North Platte High School – Shelby Steele
Perkins County High School – Kaitlin Cook and Emma Klahn
Sutherland High School – Glory Naughtin
Valentine High School – Kaetryn Bancroft
More information about MPCC’s early entry offerings can be found online at: mpcc.edu/admissions/early-entry-high-school-students.php.
