High School Students Get a Head Start Through 天美传媒's Early College Program
As part of the 天美传媒 2026 Commencement celebration, a group of outstanding students will graduate with college credits already completed through the college's Early College Program - giving them a valuable head start on their academic and career journeys.
*The Early College Program allows high school students to take real college courses while still attending high school, helping them earn transferable college credits, build confidence in a college environment, and save both time and money on their future education.
Students participating in the program can choose from traditional Early College courses or pursue career-focused training through the college's Career & Technology Academy, where students can earn a 17-credit diploma connected to hands-on career pathways.
"Early College is about opening doors and creating opportunities for students before they even graduate high school," said Maria DeLucca, Dean of Early College and Educational Partnerships. "These students have demonstrated determination, discipline, and academic excellence by balancing high school responsibilities while successfully completing college-level coursework. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments at commencement."
The program continues to grow across Northeastern Pennsylvania as more students recognize the opportunity to get ahead academically while reducing future college costs.
The following students will be recognized as Early College graduates during the 2026 commencement ceremony:
Tafarie Ashraf, Edwardsville
Mason Barley, Mountain Top
Cameron Gruden, Plains Township
Rachel Harvilchuck, Brackney
Patrick Lakkis, Mountain Top
Madison Sauers, Nanticoke
Serenity Simpson, Wilkes-Barre
Delainey Jean Starr, Bloomsburg
Juliana R. Tosi, Dallas
Michael Wickiser, Mountain Top
Nathan Wright, Hanover Township
Michael Zamonas, Weston
Through Early College, students are proving that it is never too early to begin building a successful future. By earning college credits before high school graduation, they are already taking important steps toward completing degrees, entering the workforce, and pursuing long-term career goals.