Southeastern's Early College High School Graduate Mario Barnette. (Photo courtesy of Southeastern Regional School District)
In addition to graduating high school, 26 Southeastern seniors went the extra mile, completing college coursework through Southeastern’s Early College High School (ECHS) initiative and receiving associate’s degrees from Massasoit Community College.
The students were recognized as part of the Class of 2024 during the Massasoit Commencement Ceremony on Monday, June 17, at the Brockton campus. Of the 26 seniors who received associate’s degrees, 20 also graduated with honors.
The graduates include:
Jomira Almeida Vaz of Brockton (with honors)
Aliyahna Contreras of Brockton (with honors)
Dalisha Avalo-Nunez of Brockton
Mario Barnette of Brockton
Chloe Champagne of Brockton (with honors)
Isaac Chavez of Stoughton (with high honors)
Julisa Dunkley of Brockton (with honors)
Javahn Goncalves of Brockton
Rhema Heywood of Brockton (with honors)
Olivia Imprescia of Norton (with honors)
Emily Jean of Brockton
Delilah Jusino of Stoughton (with honors)
Alethia Khang of Brockton (with high honors)
Jalissa Lopes of Brockton (with honors)
Kimberly Mathieu of Brockton (with high honors)
Amara Mendes of Brockton (with high honors)
Natalie Mendes of Brockton (with honors)
Adriana Monteiro of Brockton (with honors)
Miryam-Marina Monteiro of Brockton
Richard O'Neill of Mansfield (with honors)
Dominique Pierre of Brockton (with high honors)
Samaya Raymond of Brockton (with honors)
Rochenaly Revanche of Brockton (with highest honors)
Georgiana Soriano-Phillips of Brockton (with high honors)
Jateja Spriggs of Brockton (with honors)
Caydence Winders of Stoughton
The students received their degrees through Southeastern’s ECHS initiative, for which students take college courses while finishing high school.
“We are incredibly proud of the 26 students who have earned their associate degrees along with their high school diplomas,” said Noah Symynkywicz, Early College High School coordinator. “Their dedication and hard work have paid off despite the challenges they have faced. We eagerly anticipate the bright futures these students will create and the contributions they will make to society.
While participating in the program, after the school day, students participating in ECHS begin by taking Dual Enrollment courses at Southeastern. Then, they can attend college courses full-time at the Massasoit Brockton campus during their junior and senior years of high school. The courses count as credits on their high school and college transcripts, allowing them to earn their high school diploma and an associate’s degree or a significant amount of credits toward a college degree.
Through ECHS, the students participated in Massasoit’s Liberal Arts Transfer Program. Students took classes that gave them a broad background in humanities, natural sciences, math and social sciences. The program is designed for students who plan to transfer the earned credits into a liberal arts bachelor’s degree program.
“Earning an associate degree alongside high school classes, vocational training and extracurricular activities is a truly remarkable accomplishment,” said Principal Leslie Weckesser. “This achievement demonstrates our students' exceptional commitment and readiness for future academic and professional endeavors. We are grateful to Massasoit Community College for their continued partnership in providing this valuable opportunity for our students.”
Tom Peine, John Guilfoil Public Relations