Seven Middle Township High School graduates will be walking away with not only a high school diploma, but also an associate degree through Atlantic Cape Community College.
From L-R: Kylee Rothmel, Emma Hoff, Avery Campbell, Greg Hrynoweski, Hannah Price, Erin Cowan, Marissa Gardner
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ – When seven Middle Township High School (MTHS) seniors receive their high school diploma and turn their tassels on June 16, they will do so after already graduating with associate degrees from Atlantic Cape Community College as part of MTHS’s Early College Program.
Atlantic Cape hosted Avery Campbell, Kylee Rothmel, Marissa Gardner, Erin Cowan, Hannah Price, Emma Hoff, and Greg Hrynoweski, along with hundreds of other graduates as they participated in the commencement ceremony at the Mays Landing Campus on Thursday, May 18.
The seven seniors, more than twice the number of last year’s MTHS Atlantic Cape graduates, were honored during a luncheon at the high school to celebrate their academic achievements.
“This program has been and continues to be an opportunity for students to push past educational boundaries and get a jump start on their future endeavors,” said Superintendent Dr. David Salvo. “With the guidance of our mentors and teachers, these students are able to gain valuable experience and stand out from the crowd – opening many doors that they wouldn’t have had elsewhere.”
Come fall 2023, Rothmel will pursue a Nursing degree at Rowan College of South Jersey, Gardner will be attending Rowan University for Business Management, Cowan will be attending West Chester University for a degree in Medical Imaging/Health Sciences, Price will make her way down to the University of South Carolina to pursue real estate, Hoff will be working toward a Chemistry degree at Auburn University, Hrynoweski will be going to Rowan University for Finance, and Campbell will have a gap year.
Atlantic Cape Community College and Middle Township School District formally partnered in an Early College High School initiative back in 2019. This partnership has since provided numerous Middle Township students with an innovative way to earn both a high school diploma and a two-year associate degree (or up to two years’ credit toward a bachelor’s degree) in the time it takes to go to high school, saving the students both time and money.