Washington County Early College High School Celebrates Class of 2026

Washington County Early College High School honored its Class of 2026 during a May 22 graduation ceremony in Plymouth, N.C. The milestone marked another successful year for the dual enrollment school, where students earn college credits alongside their high school diplomas. 16 Graduates, 11 College Credentials The ceremony recognized 16 graduates. Of those, 11 also […]
Beaufort County Early College High School Celebrates the Class of 2026

Beaufort County Early College High School (BCECHS) honored its Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony held at the Washington High School auditorium. The dual enrollment program, based on the campus of Beaufort County Community College (BCCC), awarded high school diplomas to 53 students. Together, the Class of 2026 earned a combined total of at […]
Area Students Put Their Skills to the Test at Welding Competition

On April 14, Beaufort County Community College welcomed dual-enrolled students from high schools in the college’s four-county service area for a regional welding competition sponsored by NC East Alliance, a regional economic development organization representing 29 counties. Beaufort CCC now teaches welding classes at high schools in Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington, its entire service […]
Finding Her Footing: Zofia Cheeseman Discovers a Math and Economics Career at Beaufort CCC

For most of her life, Zofia Cheeseman built her life and schedule around being a gymnast until a health scare forced her to look at her life off the mat. A dual-enrolled student at Beaufort County Community College and Beaufort County Early College High School and a successful math tutor, she is finishing two associate […]
Systems Thinking and Strategy: Michael Furlough Builds His Future in IT

Michael Furlough is already thinking several moves ahead, mapping out his future like a well-designed network. A dual-enrolled student at Beaufort County Community College and Beaufort County Early College High School, Furlough is on track to graduate with multiple associate degrees while working in information technology through the NC Works NextGen Work Experience program. He […]
Lexie Alligood Finds Her Calling Through Early College and Faith

For Lexie Alligood, the path forward is coming into focus earlier than most. In her final year at Beaufort County Early College High School, Alligood is on track to graduate with a high school diploma and two associate degrees from Beaufort County Community College, an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science. While many […]
First-Generation College Student Valeria Cordova-Guerrero Finds Her Voice and Her Future in Radiology

[Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic en el botón de traducir en la esquina inferior izquierda.] When Valeria Cordova-Guerrero learned that her neighbor had died from overexposure to radiation during cancer treatment, she reacted differently than most teenagers. Instead of accepting the loss, she became determined to make an impact. That drive led […]
Finding Her Focus: Early College Student Saoirse Casey Discovers a Future in Biology

When Saoirse Casey enrolled at Beaufort County Early College High School, she thought she knew her limits. She liked English, avoided math, and planned to earn an Associate in Arts before transferring to a university. Two years and a pivotal biology lab later, the Beaufort County Community College dual-enrolled student is on track to complete […]
“Two Years Paid For”: How Two Associate Degrees Are Helping Elli Pake Aim for Medical School

As a Beaufort County Early College High School student, Elli Pake will walk in two graduations this spring. She will complete her high school diploma and earn two associate degrees from Beaufort County Community College. The dual accomplishment is a strategy to reduce the cost and time it will take to pursue medical school. “Right […]
From Backyard Bugs to Museum Halls: Tanith Huggins Sets Course for NC State

Tanith Huggins has spent her life chasing insects, studying fossils, and racing horses, and now she’s headed to North Carolina State University to bring it all together. A recent graduate of both Beaufort County Early College High School and Beaufort County Community College, Huggins earned an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science alongside […]