On May. 23, the Early College High School class of 2019 celebrated their graduation at Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch, TX. Parents, friends, and family cheered on as graduates crossed the stage and received their diplomas. Speeches were given by Principal Timothy Isaly, Salutatorian Yessmin Arevalo and Valedictorian Sarah Thomas. Superintendent Dr. John E. Chapman, III conferred the diplomas to the graduates.
Years in the making
Principals from CFB feeder schools were also present as their former elementary and middle school students began the next phase in their life’s journey. Student speakers gave thanks to teachers and administrators that helped them achieve their goals and look forward to new adventures and in being life-long learners.
Beyond Diplomas
Fifty-four graduating seniors from ECHS also earned their Associates Degrees from Brookhaven College. Seven of those graduates earned Associates of Arts degrees, while the other 47 earned their Associates of Science degrees.
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On Oct. 9, Early College High School students visited the Federal Reserve in Dallas, TX. Students learned about the history of the Federal Reserve and changes around the country. The students learned how money is made and how it is distributed. The trip to the Fed helped to augment what students are learning in their economics classes at Brookhaven College. ECHS Student, Oscar, commented, “we learned about the different types of currency that was issued before and how different the bills were. My favorite part of the field trip was the video of the bills, were they went and the process to determine if a bill was valid for circulation or not.”