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2017
A special souvenir section of Tri-City United's newspapers: Montgomery Messenger, Le Center Leader and Lonsdale Area News-Review
Friday, May 26, 2017, 7 p.m.
Tri-City United High School
CLASS OF
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Jessica Arcos
Alex Baker
Alberto Balcazar Mendez
Brooke Balfe
Emily Barnett
Brooklyn Blasing
Parents: Irene Zuniga and Jesus Alberto Arcos Future Plans: Undecided Major LaGuardia Community College, New York
Parents: Colleen Baker and Jack Baker Future Plans: Electrician Ridgewater College, Willmar, MN
Parents: Alberto Balcazar Ruiz and Maria Carmen Mendez Future Plans: Finance Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Jim and Barb Balfe Future Plans: Physician Assistant Chemistry Major South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Parents: Chris and Abby DeGrood and Kevin and Keri Barnett Future Plans: Dental Hygiene South Central, Mankato
Parents: Julie Plym and Eric Blasing Future Plans: Air Force
Jazmin Brown
Kaitlyn Buss
Allie Busse
Danielle Christensen
Cassandra Christian
Hailey Curtis
Parents: Amy and Edward Brown Future Plans: Registered Nurse or OBGYN Rasmussen College, Mankato
Parents: Jill and Eugene Boyd Future Plans: Exercise and Sports Science University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI
Parents: Carol O’Connor, Terry Busse and Sue Busse Future Plans: South Central College, Mankato
Parents: Tony Kuchinka and Kara Christensen Future Plans: Business Riverland Community College, Owatonna, MN
Parents: Brent and Angie Christian Future Plans: Political Science; Pre-Law University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Parents: Shanan and Greg Curtis Future Plans: Ultrasound Technician University of Minnesota, Rochester, MN
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Dominic D’Amato
Chase David
Britney DeGrego
John Deutsch
Phillip Doyle
James Maurice Dudley
Parents: John and Patty D’Amato Future Plans: Accounting Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
Parents: Danae Adamek and Mark David Future Plans: Ag Service Technician South Central College
Parents: Eric and Kari DeGrego Future Plans: Nursing MSU Mankato
Parents: Todd and Jean Deutsch Future Plans: Engineering University of MinnesotaDuluth
Parents: Ted and Anne Doyle Future Plans: Chemistry St. John’s University
Parent: Jennifer Dudley Future Plans: Undecided
Way to go TCU Graduates!
Congratulations
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CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to the entire
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Kaitlin Ellingsworth
Megan Erickson
Maria Estrada
Makala Figueroa
Joseph Fogle
Cody Fox
Parents: Sheri and Craig Novotny Steve and Jessa Ellingsworth Future Plans: Nursing St. Cloud State University
Parents: Kevin and Jill Erickson Future Plans: American Sign Language Environmental Sciences University of WisconsinStout
Parents: Jose Estrada Guillen and Maria Guadalupe Soto Future Plans: Undecided
Parents: Jenni and Antonio Figueroa Future Plans: Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Scotty Fogle and Dana Fogle Future Plans: South Central, Mankato
Parents: Eric and Nicole Engstrom Future Plans: Graphic Design South Central College, Mankato
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Allisa Geist
Chase Gosse
Uriel Guel
Allison Hardel
Skyler Harper
Kayliene Hayes
Parents: Robert and Jennifer Geist Future Plans: Social Work and Deaf Culture North Central University, Minneapolis, MN
Parents: Tina Deutscher and Bob Gosse Future Plans: “The Academy� Wrestling School, St. Paul, MN
Parents: Raul Guel Sr. and Jackie Zuniga Gonalz Future Plans: Work
Parents: Dan and Amy Hardel Future Plans: Nursing Winona State University, Winona, MN
Parents: Mark and Angie Harper Future Plans: Welding South Central College, Faribault, MN
Parents: Laura Johnson and Rod Johnson Future Plans: Makeup; Fashion Undecided
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Hannah Hennes
Hayley Hennes
Tyler Henze
Cristian Hernandez
Rosa Herrera
Allie Hertaus
Parent: Luann Hennes Future Plans: Criminal Justice Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN
Parent: Luann Hennes Future Plans: Criminal Justice; Business Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN
Parents: Brian and Lori Henze Future Plans: Physical Therapist; Biology St. John’s University
Parents: Arturo and Maria Hernandez Future Plans: South Central College, Mankato
Parents: Maria Lara and Sandro Herrera Future Plans: Work
Parents: Al and Kerrie Hertaus Future Plans: Nursing; Army ROTC College of St. Benedict
Wishing you the very best on
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Congratulations to the TCU Class of 2017!
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Benjamin Hertaus
Kyle Hintz
Brandon Horsman
Christina Huber
Taylor Jackson
Devon Jacobson
Parents: Craig Hertaus and Michelle Hertaus Future Plans: United States Marine Corps Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
Parents: Wade and Laura Hintz Future Plans: Fish and Wildlife Management Vermillion Community College
Parents: Amy Horsman and Adam Horsman Future Plans: Military
Parents: Kevin and Sheila Huber Future Plans: Veterinary Medicine University of WisconsinRiver Falls, WI
Parents: Troy and Anna Jackson Future Plans: Game Design; Computer Programming University of WisconsinStout
Parents: Stacy Conway and Jeff and Jessica Jacobson Future Plans: Basketball; Engineering Minnesota West, Worthington
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Jacqueline Jakes
Marcus Johnson
Mackenzie Kodada
Jaret Kohnert
Grace Fern Krautkremer
Jesse Kuchinka
Parents: James and Lisa Jakes Future Plans: Business; MN National Guard Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Dave and Amy Johnson Future Plans: College
Parents: Kevin and Stacy Kodada Future Plans: Education Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Jason and Jennifer Kohnert Future Plans: Work
Parents: Nick and Dawn Krautkremer Future Plans: Undecided College of Saint Benedict
Parents: Tony Kuchinka and Debbie Kuchinka Future Plans: Diesel Mechanics Dakota County Tech. Rosemount, MN
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Abbie Larsen
Samuel Lassahn
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John Lindblom
Emma Lindman
Samantha Lingsweiler
Parents: Matt and Becky Larsen Future Plans: Elementary Ed.; Spanish University of MinnesotaMorris
Parent: Loren Lassahn Future Plans: Undecided
Parent: Kristan Law Future Plans: Undecided
Parents: Craig and Stacy Lindblom Future Plans: Ag Business South Central College, Mankato
Parents: Greg and Karey Lindman Future Plans: Animal Science University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Parents: Gary Lingsweiler and Jennifer Svien Future Plans: Nursing Minnesota State UniversityMankato
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Officers for Class of 2017 aFour leaders for the Tri-City United Class of 2017 officers have been busy leading their class during the school year. They have helped organize the caps and gowns, and designed the class t-shirt that features the word “Seniors� with a
graduation cap over the “s�. They have also assisted in planning Senior Unity Day, which will be held on Cleary Lake in Prior Lake on Thursday, May 25, following graduation practice in the morning. The officers are (from left)
President Abbie Larsen, Vice President Amanda Richardson, Secretary Cassandra Christian, and Treasurer Makala Figueroa.
South Central College - Faribault is top choice for TCU Graduates Top picks of the TCU Class of 2017 South Central College - Faribault (17) Minnesota State University - Mankato (16) Undecided (13) St. John’s University (4) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (3) The Montgomery Messenger tabulated graduates’ plans for the future, based on information the students provided.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Rochester 1 Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
State Colleges/Universities MSU Mankato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 St. Cloud State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Winona State University . . . . . . . . . . .2 North Central University . . . . . . . . . . .1 Bemidji State University . . . . . . . . . . .1 Concordia University . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 St.Cloud State University . . . . . . . . . .1
Two year or Technical colleges Dakota County Technical College . . . .1 South Central College . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Normandale Community College . . . .2 Riverland Community College . . . . . .1 Vermillion Community College . . . . . .2 Minnesota West Community and Technology College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Hat’s Off to Our Grads Class of 2017!
Dakota County Technical College . . . .1 Alexandria Technical College . . . . . . .1 Private St. John’s University . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Gustavus Adolphus College . . . . . . . . .2 St. Mary’s University . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 St. Ben’s University . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 University of St. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . .1 Out of State South Dakota State University . . . . . . .1 North Dakota State University . . . . . . .1 University of Wisconsin, River Falls . .2
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2017 TCU Titans Graduation Ceremony ‌ Come One, Come All! That magical evening for our Tri-City United High School Seniors is just around the corner. On Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m., these incredible young adults will be honored with welcome and send off speeches from their peers, words to ponder from administration, will get to shake the hands of TCU ISD #2905 School Board and administrative team members, and complete their PreK-12 educational journey by walking across that GREAT stage to accept their diplomas oneby-one. The culmination of graduating from high school is one of life’s BIGGEST events! Come out on this beautiful Friday evening to honor and congratulate these Titan young people. Members of the communities and surrounding areas of Le Center, Lonsdale, and Montgomery are welcome and encouraged to attend this final send-off for these Titans as they move to alumni status from TriCity United High School, the Graduating Class of 2017. It is highly suggested that people park in the lots at the TCU Montgomery PreK-8 school and board the free Palmer Bus Service shuttle bus that will start shuttling people over to the high school at 6:10 p.m. and run continuously between the two buildings until 7 p.m. It will then make the return
Alan Fitterer TCU High School Principal
trip back and forth after the ceremony is complete until all riders have been shuttled back to the TCU Montgomery PreK-8 site.Feedback from riders who used the shuttle service in past years has been very positive due to not having to maneuver a vehicle through hundreds of cars and trucks leaving the TCU HS parking lots after the ceremony, nor finding a place to park before it begins. The shuttle loads at the TCU Montgomery PreK-8 building on Second Street outside of the Palmer Bus Service garage and drops off at the main doors at the high school; which is also where riders will board the shuttle bus after the ceremony as well. Palmer Bus Service is donating this shuttle service time and driver for the evening to the school district; which is greatly appreciated and shows their commitment to TCU! Each soon-to-be Titan graduate was given eight tickets that they can disperse and share with parents/ guardians, family, relatives, and/or friends. Those with a
Good luck graduates! All the best at graduation.
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ticket in hand will be allowed to enter the TCU HS Gym from 6:20 to 6:40 p.m. to find their seat of choice. At 6:40 p.m. everyone with or without a ticket -- no ticket needed -- will be allowed in the gym to fill up the seats. Both bleacher sides will hold around 600 people, and there will also be some public seating (about 100 chairs) on the gym floor behind the robed Tri-City United School District faculty. This gives us roughly 1300 seats for parents/guardians, relatives, friends, community members and the public in general for the ceremony. There are wheel chair cutouts in row one of the westside bleachers that people with mobility challenges are free to use as well. First priority would be for people in a wheelchair. The ceremony will also be streamlined “live� on The Cube. Thank you to all of you who have supported, educated, worked with, and challenged these Titan young people through their educational years of schooling; and through their first 18 years of life. The members of the TCU HS Class of 2017 have come full circle and are ready to move forward into the next phase of their young lives! CONGRATULATIONS to all are in order!
*Processional .............................“Fanfare and Processional� by James Polyhar ....................................................................TCU Band, Mr. Erik Root-Director *Posting of the Colors......................Montgomery Area Veterans Honor Guard *National Anthem ...................“Star-Spangled Banner� Arr. By Smith-Paynter ....................................................................TCU Band, Mr. Erik Root-Director .......................................................TCU Choir, Mr. Tyler Frankhouse-Director ........................................................American Sign Language III & IV Seniors Welcome.............................................Mr. Alan Fitterer, High School Principal Address............................................................Dr. Teri Preisler, Superintendent Student Address ...............................................................................Allisa Geist Musical Selection ..........................“Seasons of Love� Arr. By Roger Emerson .......................................................TCU Choir, Mr. Tyler Frankhouse-Director ........................................................................................Acc: Sandy Gallagher ....................Soloists: Rianna Doyle, Kyle Yetzer, Emily Barnett, Allie Busse, .......................................Briana Rannow, Maria Ruiz-Gomez, Morgan Weldon Presentation of the Class of 2017 ......Mr. Alan Fitterer, High School Principal Introduction of Graduates....................................................Honorary Teachers: ................................................................................................Ms. Jen Davidson ........................................................................................Ms. Carolyn Harmeyer Presentation of Diplomas ...................................TCU School Board Members: ......................................................................................................Mr. Dale Buss ............................................................................................Mrs. Marsha Franek .................................................................................................Mr. Kevin Huber Musical Selection...............................................“Olympiada� by Samuel Hazo ....................................................................TCU Band, Mr. Erik Root-Director Student Address................................................................................Kyle Yetzer *Retiring of the Colors.....................Montgomery Area Veterans Honor Guard *Recessional ...............................“Fanfare and Recessional� by James Polyhar ....................................................................TCU Band, Mr. Erik Root-Director *Stand if able
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Megan Erickson and Kyle Yetzer
Tri-Athlete Award Winners
Tri-Artist Award Winners
Tri-City United also recognizes athletes who have lettered in three sports their senior year of high school. Athletes must not have any Minnesota State High School League violation. Each received a plaque in recognition of their accom-
plishment. Dominic D’Amato Kyle Hintz Taylor Jackson Grace Krautkremer Lauren Miller Aylssa Quist Joslyn Vargo
The head coaches of all sports then vote for one male and female athlete to be recipients of the Tri-Athlete “Athlete of the Year” award. That went to Joslyn Vargo, daughter of Jill Vargo, and Taylor Jackson, son of Troy and Anna Jackson.
At the annual Honor’s Night, which was held on May 17, students are rewarded for their hard work with scholarships, awards and accolades. Two of the awards go to students who excel in the fine arts programs. The Tri-
Artist Awards recognizes students who have lettered in three fine arts programs during their senior year of high school. These students must not have had any violations from the Minnesota State High School League. The head advisors of all
the fine arts programs also vote for one male and one female to be recipients of a second Tri-Artist Award. Both of the awards went to Megan Erickson, daughter of Kevin and Jill Erickson, and Kyle Yetzer, son of Mike and Barb Yetzer.
MRC Academic All-Conference Awards The Minnesota River Conference recognizes students who excel in the classroom and the athletic field by awarding students/athletes with the MRC Academic AllConference Awards. To be eligible, student-athletes must have earned a minimum of four varsity letters in grades 9 to 12 in an MRC sponsored activity. They must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher throughout his/her high school career. They must not have received any violations from the
Minnesota State High School league during their high school career in grades 9 to 12.
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The TCU Class of 2017 MRC Academic All-Conference Award winners are: Brooke Balfe Cassandra Christian Tyler Henze Allie Hertaus Taylor Jackson Grace Krautkremer Abbie Larson Lexy Malecha Lauren Miller
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Lexy Malecha
Madalyn Malecha
Humberto Martinez
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Salvador Medina
Lauren Miller
Parents: Joe and Cheryl Kollasch Future Plans: Psychology; Aerospace Air Force ROTC University of St. Thomas St. Paul
Parents: Russ and Mary Malecha Future Plans: Dental Hygiene Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Sonig Flores and Gilberto Martinez Future Plans: Construction Management South Central College / MSU, Mankato
Parents: Salvador and Alejandra Medina Future Plans: Business Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Salvador and Alejandra Medina Future Plans: College Mankato
Parents: Jim and Laurie Miller Future Plans: Environmental Science; American Sign Language University of MinnesotaDuluth
Allie Novotny
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William Odenthal
Brandan Pelowski
Kyle Peterson
Parents: Missy Novotny and Kevin Novotny Future Plans: Generals Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Tim and Anne Schmidt, and Sara Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley and Adam Nelson Future Plans: Special Education Teacher
Parents: Chris and Beverly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Future Plans: Cosmetology
Parents: Ted and Tracy Odenthal Future Plans: Biology University of MinnesotaDuluth
Parents: Brad and Trisha Pelowski Future Plans: Mechanical Engineering Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Jamie Peterson-Kaiser and Scott Peterson Future Plans: Computer Science; Computer Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD
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Alyssa Quist
Joshua Ramirez
Briana Rannow
Cade Readmond
Kaylee Reeder
Parents: Greg and Marilyn Pint Future Plans: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Parents: Brian and Charlene Quist Future Plans: Accounting Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Jenny Ramirez and Alex Ramirez Future Plans: Army National Guard South Korea
Parents: Darwin and Wanda Rannow Future Plans: Science
Parents: David and Betsy Readmond Future Plans: Music Studies Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Parents: Jim and Mindy Reeder Future Plans: Fashion Merchandising Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, WI
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Amanda Richardson
Juan Jose Rodriguez
Maria Ruiz-Gomez
Brianna Rutt
Mason Rutt
Parents: Jody and Paul Hassing and Jeff and Colleen Smith Future Plans: Psychology Bemidji State University
Parents: John Richardson and Jennifer Vyskocil Future Plans: Nursing; Music; American Sign Language; Minnesota State University-Mankato
Parents: Juan Rodriguez, Veronica Espino Future Plans: South Central College
Parents: Veronica Gomez and Sergio Ruiz Future Plans: Nursing South Central College, Mankato
Parents: Bill and Sue Rutt Future Plans: University of WisconsinEau Claire, Wisconsin
Parents: Steve Rutt and Robyn Rutt Future Plans: South Central College, Mankato
No Photo Available Amanda Schirmer
Meleah Schoenbauer
Samantha Schreiber
William Shippman
Jordan Simonette
Blake Sladek
Parent: Joette Schirmer Future Plans: Undecided
Parents: Greg and Sheila Schoenbauer Future Plans: Outdoor Leadership; Recreational Therapy; Vermilion Community College, Ely, MN
Parents: Blaine and Rosemary Muskopf Future Plans: American Sign Language San Diego Mesa College
Parents: Mark Shippman and Amanda Lutz Future Plans: Undecided
Parents: Tom Simonette and Jenny Simonette Future Plans: Concordia, St. Paul
Parents: Brad and Kim Sladek Future Plans: Mechanical Drafting; Design; Engineering Technologies Alexandria Technical and Community College
Noah Stephens
Ashley Stewig
Michaela Ann Tohal
Jaymin Marcus Vargo
Joslyn Vargo
Jordyn Viskocil
Parents: Mark Stephens Future Plans: Undecided
Parents: Patrick and Tamara Stewig Future Plans: PCI Academy-Cosmetology Plymouth, MN
Parents: Jason and Tonya Holicky and Mike and Carrie Westphal Future Plans: Bakery Chef South Central College
Parent: Jill Vargo Future Plans: Computer Science St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Parent: Jill Vargo Future Plans: Winona State University
Parents: Terry and Robin Viskocil Future Plans: Nursing Minnesota State UniversityMankato
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Erik Neil Vlasak
Rachael Vlasak
Kayla Vohnoutka
Alan Voracek
John Washa
Morgan Weldon
Parents: Neil and Karen Vlasak Future Plans: Work Waseca-Mankato
Parents: Joe and Sharon Vlasak Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
Parents: Russel Vohnoutka and Kimberly Nelson Future Plans: Esthetician School, Free-lance Makeup Artist
Parents: Alan Voracek and Jean Troska Future Plans: Chemical Engineering University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Parents: Bill Washa and Lisa Washa Future Plans: Ag Service Technician South Central College, Mankato
Parents: Sean and Dana Weldon Future Plans: Nursing Rasmussen College
Shauna Wietzki
Brandon Williams
Logan Wolbeck
Evan Wood
Kyle Yetzer
Jordan Zachmann
Parents: Adam and Christine Wietzki Future Plans: Architecture Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Parents: Matt and Heather Williams Future Plans: Work South Central College, Faribault
Parents: James and Dianne Wolbeck Future Plans: Mechanical Engineering South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD
Parents: John and Paula Wood Future Plans: United States Army Fort Benning, GA
Parents: Mike and Barb Yetzer Future Plans: Elementary Education; Theatre St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University
Parent: Tina Schrag Future Plans: Physics St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University
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Majority of graduates choose trade and health field careers
Hailey Zurn Parents: James and Koren Zurn Future Plans: Art Teacher Minnesota State UniversityMankato
Wade Young Montgomery Messenger Top career choices for For almost all of the TriTCU Class of 2017 City United High School seniors in the Class of 1. Community College/trade - 26 2017, the days of learning 2. Health field - 17 are not over as approxi3. (Tie) Engineering and finance - 7 each mately 77 percent of grad4. Education - 5 uates plan on more school5. (Tie) Chemistry/biology and cosmetology - 4 each ing in the near future. According to information the graduates provid- Section, the majority of Seventeen students (16 ed for the TCU Souvenir the students, 26 students percent) said they will (25 percent), indicate they continue their studies in a plan to pursue a career in health-related field like the trades (welding, con- nursing or dentistry. struction, electrician, Other students said they HVAC). plan to study engineering
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or finance (six percent each), education (four percent), or chemistry and/or biology (three percent). Other fields included architecture, criminal justice, veterinarian and computer science, music and sign language. For those who choose to continue their education and who took many of the concurrent enrollment and articulated courses at TCU will find themselves ahead of the game. Those are courses where many high school students graduate with several college credits already on their transcripts. TCU offers more
than 20 courses where students can earn both high school and college credit through participating postsecondary institutions. Guidance counselor Emily Erwin said this has helped some students pursue continuing education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this jump start has caused some students who might not otherwise consider going to college go,â&#x20AC;? said Erwin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe in creating career and college ready students and are dedicated to continue improving our programming every year to reach this goal.â&#x20AC;?
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