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SECOND COHORT GRADUATES FROM AVID EARLY COLLEGE
5/2/2022
Richland School District Two is proud to announce the graduations of the second cohort of Richland Two AVID Early College students from Ridge View High School. Twelve students have worked diligently over the past four years to earn their high school diplomas and Associate’s degrees from district partner, the University of South Carolina-Sumter.
District AVID Coordinator Jeffrey McMicken said this cohort has been in a uniquely challenging position. “They have all been caught in the midst of continuing to deal with the present as well as thinking about the future during the previous two most challenging years we have ever had to face in education. They persevered and each has saved at least $25,376, thus totaling more than $304,512 in tuition savings for the entire group,” said McMicken.
Degrees for the following students were conferred on UofSC-Sumter’s campus on May 4, 2022 and high school diplomas will be awarded June 2, 2022 at noon at Colonial Life Arena:
- Rebekah Nycole-Lynn Anderson
- Anastasia Nicole Chavis
- Jabria Nyana Clarkson
- Zaheer Abbas Dharas
- Erin Allissia Hill
- DeAvion Lynette Holloway-Lane
- Jaala Sharai Robertson
- Ja'Kiya Abrionna Mone Scott
- Genesis Trinette Taylor
- Jayme Marie Tillman-Bridgett
- Issac Ikendrick Jamal Walker
- Samya Denise Williams
Last year, there were 20 students in the first cohort at the AVID Early College who graduated with college degrees and high school diplomas. The Richland Two AVID Early College program is available each year only to rising 8th grade students across the district. There is an application and acceptance process. More information can be found on the district’s website.
Front Row l-r:
Zaheer Abbas Dharas
Jabria Nyana Clarkson
Rebekah Nycole-Lynn Anderson
Erin Allissia Hill
Anastasia Nicole Chavis
Jayme Marie Tillman-Bridgett
Back Row l-r:
Samya Denise Williams
Jaala Sharai Robertson
Issac Ikendrick Jamal Walker
Genesis Trinette Taylor
DeAvion Lynette Holloway-Lane
Not Pictured
Ja'Kiya Abrionna Mone Scott