YEC Class of 2012 earn diplomas, many college credits

YEC Class of 2012 earn diplomas, many college credits

By ED RUNYAN

runyan@vindy.com

YOUNGSTOWN

This year’s 51 graduates of Youngstown Early College earned an average of 48 hours of credit at Youngstown State University the past two years.

Eleven of the students earned associates degrees.

But what they also take with them as they leave their high-school years is the confidence that goes with knowing they have learned at a high level and have overcome significant challenges.

Jason Mar-Keith Gilmore says he knew before he started the program that it would require him to make great sacrifices.

Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams gave the commencement address to the graduates Sunday at Powers Auditorium.

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