photo credit: Grant Ruof
Less than three percent of students graduate early, according to ASU Prep Academy. While this path may be rare, it is not impossible, and Orange has eight juniors graduating early this year. There are many benefits to graduating early, according to the American Academy, and some of these benefits can include getting an earlier start to earning an income or going to college earlier.
Jasmine Kaur is one of these students graduating early. Kaur is currently a member of the girls wrestling team. Next year Kaur plans to get her degree in Biomedical engineering at the University of Cincinnati, and Kaur is very eager to get a headstart on her college education.
“I decided to graduate early because I wanted to get a head start on college, and I was also finished with most of my credits, so it wouldn’t take any extra effort to do so. I took my time with the decision and really weighed the pros and cons, and due to additional personal reasons I decided to go through with it,” Kaur said. “I will miss seeing my friends everyday and being on the girls wrestling team.”
Kaur has always seen herself going to Cincinnati. Something that makes Cincinnati a good school is its co-op program, which according to the University of Cincinnati is ranked number four nationally. The University of Cincinnati describes a co-op program as a program where students can switch between education and having full time positions in their chosen industry.
“I chose Cincinnati because my sister used to go there, and I always imagined myself having my college experience there. Their co-op program is also really good, and it’s a good school,” Kaur said.
Alli Peterson also plans to graduate early. Peterson, though not committed anywhere, plans to attend art school next year. Peterson decided to graduate early because she already finished everything she needed, and wanted to move on to a higher education. Additionally Peterson felt that she had already completed everything that would benefit her in the future and at school.
“I look forward to having freedom to travel, adventure and try new things alone while working in a creative environment and having the opportunity to make new friends and connections,” Peterson said.
Gabby Hardcastle is another one of these students, Hardcastle is currently on the school’s color guard team. After graduation she plans to attend cosmetology school, according to Empire Beauty School, cosmetology is the study of beauty treatments to the skin, hair and nails.
“I plan on going to Cosmetology school and then moving to Arizona,” Hardcastle said.
Bella Mitchell also plans to graduate early. Bella feels as if she is ready to experience the real world. However Mitchell also had many things she’s going to miss about high school when she leaves. For example, one thing she’s going to miss is Friday football games, which is enjoyed by many students.
“I decided to graduate early because I had enough credits, and I’m ready to experience the world outside high school,” Mitchell said.
Mitchell plans to attend Franklin University. She is already enrolled there and has actually already finished one year in her current major, communications. According to Franklin University, the school is based in Columbus and is primarily an online institution.
“I’m actually enrolled in college (Franklin University) now, and I plan to stay there for one more year as I have a year completed already,” Mitchell said.
As the juniors say goodbye to high school, they enter a world of new possibilities and experiences that will shape them for their future.
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