In the News: Triple Degree Bright Star Graduate Featured on Telemundo, La Opinion and More
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Elias Cruz’s remarkable journey to earn his high school diploma and two associates degrees in the same week is a testament to his dedication, determination, and the robust support of the Bright Star Schools community.
Elias' incredible story has been featured on Telemundo, La Opinión, and more! Watch and read Elias' stories below:
TELEMUNDO
As high schools celebrate graduations this June, Elias Cruz, a senior at Stella High Charter Academy, a Bright Star Schools charter public school located on the campus of Los Angeles Southwest College, has graduated with both a high school diploma and dual Associate in Arts (AA) degrees in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Liberal Arts (Teacher Preparation).
Cruz has more reasons to celebrate, this fall he will attend UCLA majoring in biology on a tuition and housing scholarship. He is one of several students participating in Stella High’s dual enrollment college program at Los Angeles Southwest College, where students earn college credits while also completing high school requirements.
WATCH Elias' story on Telemundo52:
LA OPINIÓN
Recently featured in La Opinión, Elias graduated from Stella High Charter Academy this June. As a student, he also took advantage of Stella High’s free dual enrollment program with Los Angeles Southwest College. He tackled high school coursework and college coursework simultaneously, and with the support of Stella High’s staff, earned two associate degrees the same week as his high school diploma.
This fall, Elias will attend UCLA and become the first in his family to attend college. His story is a beacon of hope, proving that with hard work and community support, any dream is within reach.
Read the full story on La Opinión
IMPULSO
From Impulso:
South Los Angeles, Ca. – As high schools celebrate graduations this June, Elias Cruz, a senior at Stella High Charter Academy, a Bright Star Schools charter public school located on the campus of Los Angeles Southwest College, graduated with a high school diploma and dual Associate in Arts (AA) degrees in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Liberal Arts (Teacher Preparation). Cruz has more reasons to celebrate, this fall he will attend UCLA majoring in biology on a tuition and housing scholarship. He is one of several students who participated in Stella High’s dual enrollment college program at Los Angeles Southwest College, where students earn college credits while also completing high school requirements.
Read the full story on Impulso Newspaper
Pace News: First Gen South L.A. Student Graduates High School With Dual Associate In Arts Degrees And Scholarship To UCLA
From Pace News:
South Los Angeles, Ca. -- As high schools celebrate graduations this June, Elias Cruz, a senior at Stella High Charter Academy, a Bright Star Schools charter public school located on the campus of Los Angeles Southwest College, graduated with a high school diploma and dual Associate in Arts (AA) degrees in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Liberal Arts (Teacher Preparation).
Cruz has more reasons to celebrate, this fall he will attend UCLA majoring in biology on a tuition and housing scholarship.
He is one of several students who participated in Stella High’s dual enrollment college program at Los Angeles Southwest College, where students earn college credits while also completing high school requirements.
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Student Graduates High School with Dual College AA Degree & Scholarship
Student graduates from Stella High Charter Academy's Dual Enrollment College Program at Southwest Community College
As high schools celebrated graduations this June, Elias Cruz, a senior at Stella High Charter Academy, a Bright Star Schools charter public school located on the campus of Los Angeles Southwest College, graduated with a high school diploma and dual Associate in Arts (AA) degrees in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Liberal Arts (Teacher Preparation). Cruz has more reasons to celebrate, this fall he will attend UCLA majoring in biology on a tuition and housing scholarship. He is one of several students who participated in Stella High’s dual enrollment college program at Los Angeles Southwest College, where students earn college credits while also completing high school requirements.