Kelly, along with her twin sister, Shelly Young, were among the six seniors to receive diplomas during Shaw Academy’s Spring graduation ceremony Friday morning. Kelly plans to attend Richmond Community College.
Her sister Shelly said she is submitting applications to several universities.
“The teachers at Shaw Academy always had time for me,” she said. “The staff is absolutely wonderful and they really made me feel like I was important.”
Shelly added that it’s because of her experience at Shaw Academy, that she has decided to major in childhood development.
For most of the students, it was a personal choice to attend Shaw Academy. Each cited various distractions at the high school that let them to lose focus.
Scotland High School will host a Financial Literacy Night on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Presenters from the College Foundation of North Carolina and colleges and universities will be on hand to discuss options for paying for college, including the NC 529 savings plan.
It's never too early to start thinking about college, so this event is open to parents and students of ALL ages.
For more information about this event, please contact Patti Baynes, Scotland’s College Adviser at pbaynes@scotland.k12.nc.us or 910.276.7370 ext. 4302.
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