(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The first graduates of the Yuba City School District’s Early College Program partnership with Yuba College are ready to walk and receive their sashes next Monday, May 8th.

The partnership was launched 4 years ago, when incoming freshmen at Yuba City & River Valley High Schools were offered the opportunity to take 19 college courses in addition to their full high school load. It was all to earn them both, a high school diploma and an associate’s degree.

An impressive 53 of the original 70 students who signed up accomplished the daunting tasks.

In addition to receiving their sashes next Monday, they’re also invited to participate in Yuba College’s 95th commencement ceremonies on May 6th.