Press Release Courtesy of Vance County Schools —
Vance County Early College High School awarded 33 students with their high school diplomas Friday evening (May 26, 2023) at The Center for Innovation. 29 students also received their Associates of Arts or Science degree from Vance-Granville Community College.
Principal Debbie Hite shared words of encouragement to the graduating class, and VCECHS Class of 2023 graduates Jayson Otts and Katia Portillo-Chavez, delivered farewell addresses to their fellow classmates.
Jayson Otts talked about his journey through senior year, and reminded his classmates that “if you are having a bad day, God woke you up for a reason.”
Katia Portillo-Chavez encouraged the Class of 2023 to, “let us never forget the lessons we’ve learned here, as we go on new roads. Whether it is furthering our education, entering the workforce, enlisting into the military or pursuing our passions. Remember that we all have our destinies and travels to follow.”
Students were presented their diplomas by Principal Debbie Hite, Superintendent, Dr. Cindy Bennett, Mrs. Gloria J. White, VCS Board of Education Chair, and Dr. Rachel M. Desmarais, President of Vance-Granville Community College.
Congratulations, Vance County Early College High School Class of 2023!
VCECHS Class of 2023 Fast Facts:
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- VCECHS Class of 2023 has received over $4.9 million in scholarships.
- The following seniors are enlisting into the military:
- Alexander Cruz – U.S. Marines
- Morris Gene Langley, III – United States Air Force
- Keyon O’Shea Tunstall – U.S. Marines
- 31 students are graduating with distinction:
- 8 seniors are graduating Cum Laude (weighted GPA 3.25-3.5)
- 7 seniors are graduating Magna Cum Laude (weighted GPA 3.6-3.9)
- 16 seniors are graduating Summa Cum Laude (weighted GPA 4.0+)
- 29 seniors earned their Associates Degree from Vance Granville Community College.
- VCECHS students have earned a total of 1824 transferable college credits.
- 23 seniors were accepted into a 2 or 4 year college/university.
- Students graduated with a variety honors:
- National Honor Society
- North Carolina Scholar
- National Beta Club
- President’s Award for Educational Excellence
- President’s Award for Achievement
Vance Virtual Village Academy graduates on Saturday, June 10 at 9 a.m. followed by AdVance Academy at 11 a.m. All ceremonies are at the Center for Innovation and require a ticket to enter.