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After high school, I will be attending Columbia University
to major in Mechanical Engineering. Afterwards I will
pursue a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering,
but first I am going to join the Navy in a bid to fulfill my
childhood dream of becoming a Navy SEAL. At Erwin
High School, I found amazing people who genuinely
cared about me, like the school counselors. They taught
me that life is what you make it and that the worst thing
you could ever do is underestimate yourself.
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K orie W agner
Clyde A. Erwin High School
Kincaid will attend the University Participant (UP)
program at Western Carolina University this fall. Open
to only four new students per year, the UP program
will provide him with a two-year, on campus living
and learning experience to foster independent living.
Kincaid feels proud to be chosen and expressed
excitement about living on campus, watching baseball
and basketball games, and going to classes. After
finishing the UP program, he hopes to get a job in retail.
K incaid F uller
Progressive Education Program
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L auren J ones
North Buncombe High School
My high school experience was beneficial to my
educational future because it showed me what I have
to prepare for in college. I loved being involved in the
online Career College Promise courses with A-B Tech
in which I earned a year’s worth of college credits. I
participated actively in the health science classes and
am now working as a CNA. I have been accepted
into the RIBN program through A-B Tech and Western
Carolina University, and after I earn a BSN I plan to
work in a Cardiovascular ICU before furthering my
education to becoming a nurse anesthetist.