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Signing day celebrates student success and future plans
Jillian Langstraat and Emma Langstraat celebrate their decision to attend Kirkwood Community College this fall. Jillian plans to study Nursing and Emma will be majoring in interior design. (Photo submitted)
Giselle Marcelino has the proud distinction to have earned an associate degree from Kirkwood Community College in the same month that she receives her high school diploma. (Photo submitted)
Highland students celebrate with Kirkwood’s Sammy the Eagle about their decision to finish their nursing degrees at Kirkwood Community College this fall. (Photo submitted)
WASHINGTON — Kirkwood Washington County Regional Center’s Signing Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024 was a wonderful celebration of students’ accomplishments and an opportunity to be publicly recognized for their plans to continue their academic journey with Kirkwood Community College. Local high school seniors were cheered on by their peers and Kirkwood staff with a certificate signing, photographs, and refreshments. Kirkwood’s mascot, Sammy the Eagle, made a special appearance to root for the students who made the “best decision ever” to attend Kirkwood this fall.
“We are proud of the hard work our students have put in to earn college credit in high school and are thrilled that so many students have chosen to continue their career pathway at Kirkwood,” said Tera Pickens, director of the Washington County Regional Center.
Student Academic and Support Coordinator Ryan Ronan adds, “Kirkwood is more than a campus, it is a community. Many of these students that we are celebrating today started here as sophomores and juniors. I know these kids, they are great kids, and it is exciting to hear their future plans will be unfolding at Kirkwood Community College.”
Kirkwood Community College is known for its commitment to accessibility and student success, with diverse program offerings and resources for learners at every stage of their educational journey. Students are empowered to pursue their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and achieve their goals, preparing them to be to thrive in our rapidly evolving world. To learn more about Kirkwood Community College, go to www.kirkwood.edu.
