CGHS seniors earn college degrees, certificates

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Center Grove High School (CGHS) honored 149 seniors for earning college degrees or certificates through the school’s Early College (EC) program during a ceremony on Monday, May 18.

Through the EC program, students take courses that earn credit toward both high school and college simultaneously. Center Grove High School’s commencement ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, at 11:00 a.m. in the CGHS Ray Skillman Stadium.   

“This year’s Early College class earned the highest number of associate degrees to date, and every student completed either the Indiana College Core or an associate degree,” said Jennifer Perkins, CGHS assistant principal and EC director. “We are grateful to have had the opportunity to support them throughout their high school experience.”   

Along with their high school diplomas, 124 EC seniors will receive an associate degree in General Studies from Vincennes University. All have earned college honors. 

CGHS announced that 25 students will receive a 30-hour Indiana College Core certificate, meeting all requirements for general education courses at all state universities in Indiana.

The Early College program is open to all CGHS students. Students are selected for the program based on their reading level, grades, and recommendations. The program admits approximately 155 students per year.