Youngest Graduate Is 15, Oldest 80; 159 Under 18 Earn Credentials, 60 Receive Bachelor’s Degrees
During the May 3 graduation ceremony on the Verde Valley campus, Yavapai Community College President Dr. Lisa Rhine highlighted the wide age range of students attending the Community College’s seven campuses and centers. The impact of its work with high school students was especially evident, with 159 graduates under the age of 18 receiving certificates and degrees this year.
Dr. Rhine also noted the growing success of the College’s recently established Bachelor’s degree programs, with at least 60 students graduating with a bachelor’s degree. Below is the information she provided:
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- The youngest graduate is 15 and lives in Prescott. He completed his certificate in culinary arts fundamentals.
- The oldest graduate is 80 and lives in Prescott Valley. He completed his advanced certificate in gun smithing.
- There were 159 graduates under the age of 18.
- There were 30 graduates over the age of 55.
- There were 9 graduates over the age of 65.
- There were 60 graduates who were awarded a Bachelor’s (4 year) degree.
- The Community College served over 483 veterans last year.
- Report says 427 graduates attended the College’s Prescott Campus graduation ceremonies at the Findlay Toyota Center (College press release). The total number attending the Verde Campus graduation ceremony was not announced.