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 […]
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 […]
Beaufort CCC Sees 47% Jump in Credentials Earned by High School Students
Beaufort County Community College awarded 47% more degrees, diplomas, and certificates to high school students in the 2024–2025 academic year compared to the previous year, reflecting a major expansion in dual enrollment through the Career & College Promise (CCP) program or early college high schools. The total number of students taking advantage of dual-enrollment programs […]
Beaufort County Early College High School Celebrates Class of 2025
Early College High School Class of 2025 Reaches Major Milestone Beaufort County Early College High School (BCECHS) celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025 with a ceremony at Washington High School’s auditorium, honoring 73 students who earned their high school diplomas. Of these graduates, 61 students also completed one or more college credentials through […]