Fifty-eight HCS students graduate from Virginia Peninsula Community College with associate degree

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, marked a significant milestone as 58 students from Hampton City Schools earned their associate degree from Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) prior to receiving their high school diploma. Among them, one student is from Hampton High School, while 57 students are members of the Virginia Peninsula Community College Academy of the College Experience (ACE) at Phoebus High School.

The ACE Academy, located within Phoebus High School, represents one of Hampton City Schools’ wall-to-wall academies. ACE offers students an early introduction to the academic demands and intellectual stimulation of college-level coursework through a carefully integrated blend of high school and college curriculum. By enabling students to pursue their high school diploma and associate degree simultaneously, ACE significantly lowers college tuition expenses and the duration required to earn postsecondary degrees. In the last four years alone, 157 ACE students have obtained their associate degree prior to receiving their high school diploma, bringing the total number of associate degree recipients through dual enrollment to 161 since its inception.

ACE is highly competitive, offering only 100 slots per grade level. Visit our website here for more information and requirements to participate in the program.

Congratulations to the following students who received their associate degree from VPCC:

Alston Traquan, Associate of Social Science

Andrews Brianna, Associate of Social Science

Auzenne Anissah, Associate of Science

Boston Haley, Associate of Science

Bowie Katalia, Associate of Science

Branch Antwan, Associate of Science

Chafin Andrew, Associate of Science

Clarke Jr Andre, Associate of Social Science

Covington Antonio, Associate of Science

Crump Latay, Associate of Science

Culbert Jaquan, Associate of Science

Edwards Brooke, Associate of Science

Fialkowski Jacob, Associate of Science

Fullwood Madison, Associate of Social Science

Fullwood Troy, Hampton High School, Associate of Social Science

Gomes Cai, Associate of Social Science

Griffiths Aemelia, Associate of Science

Harris Justin, Associate of Science

Hassan Halimat, Associate of Science

Hill Israel, Associate of Science

Hodges Shaniya, Associate of Social Science

Hooper Natajah, Associate of Science

Horne Isaac, Associate of Social Science

Hutto Erick, Associate of Science

Jaber Adam, Associate of Science

James Jerimiah, Associate of Science

Johnson Aziah-Samuel, Associate of Science

Johnson Tomari, Associate of Science

Jones Maya, Associate of Social Science

Jones Tarik, Associate of Social Science

Kelley Tyree, Associate of Science

Ladison Nolan, Associate of Social Science

McKenzie Nevae, Associate of Social Science

McMillan Isabella, Associate of Social Science

Meade Samaria, Associate of Social Science

Minor Julianna, Associate of Science

Mitchell Malikai, Associate of Science

Nelson Charity, Associate of Social Science

Nicholas Aurianna, Associate of Social Science

Nunez Kristilee, Associate of Science

Orange Teairra, Associate of Social Science

Owen Xander, Associate of Social Science

Parker Desire, Associate of Social Science

Pittman Sania, Associate of Science

Ramirez Melenciano Fernando, Associate of Science

Rene Laurence, Associate of Science

Rivera A'yanna, Associate of Social Science

Ross Arianna, Associate of Social Science

Ruffin Ayana, Associate of Social Science

Stanley-Howard Naadira, Associate of Social Science

Stowers Kennedy, Associate of Social Science

Taylor Cameron, Associate of Social Science

Underwood Ricardo, Associate of Social Science

Valentin Iliani, Associate of Science

Washington Christian, Associate of Science

Williams Adrian, Associate of Science

Williams Davion, Associate of Science

Williams Maya, Associate of Social Science

“I am so proud of the 58 students who have graduated with their associate degree before receiving their high school diploma,” said Shameka Pollard, chief of secondary school leadership. “I am thankful to VPCC for the continued partnership that allows our students the opportunity to defy the odds. In Hampton City Schools, we remain committed to ensuring that all of our students graduate the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate, and are prepared to succeed in college, careers, and life.”

Hampton City Schools is extremely proud of these young adults and their accomplishments. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors in college or the workforce.