Education is such a priority at LaVozColorado, so when we see or hear about an educational accomplishment so incredibly awesome, we need to share with our readers, families and students.
During the past few weeks, local and national publications and social media have been filled with the educational accomplishments of so many young men and woman graduating from high school and college. They are ready to pursue their future hopefully via the continuing of their education. They have worked hard on the road leading to their future, their dreams.
There are students that worked hard completing college classes that will lessen their college load. Many students have completed their freshman year at a university without even stepping on their college campus. And you thought you heard it all about overachievers?
Believe it or not, there are actual students graduating from both high school/college simultaneously. Such are the accomplishments of one young man from Colorado Springs, CO., Oscar Agueda.
Agueda, an 18-year-old young man earned a bachelor in social work while still attending high school. He completed 120 credit hours through CSU Pueblo’s concurrent enrollment program. He started his college education at the age of 14 at Colorado Early College in Colorado Springs.
Ironically Agueda received his college diploma from CSU-Pueblo on May 17, and a high school diploma from high school on May 19. Agueda saved $15,000 in tuition and is planning to seek a master’s in social work this fall.
There are so many resources along with teacher/counselor guidance at schools today. Scholarships are no longer just for the valedictorian or salutatorian status. The educational resources and financial resources are many. All a student has to do is research and apply early for the many opportunities.
We congratulate the many who have earned early college credits, and scholarships to lessen their financial load. The sky is the limit to achieve your American dream.
To the Class of 2026, utilize your school administration, teachers, counselors to guide you to an easier path. Seek a role model, mentor to help you with any bumps you encounter. Search the internet for educational programs, scholarships and other resources to make your dream a reality.
Hats off to the Class of 2025!
