High school seniors earn MPCC honor cords

    Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) will award 318 honor cords to area high school seniors to wear at graduation ceremonies this spring.
     The cords recognize students who have taken the initiative to pursue college credit while still in high school. To earn one, a student must have successfully completed 12 or more credit hours of college classes through MPCC.
     “The high number of students taking 12 or more credit hours is a testament to how well area high schools and MPCC have partnered to provide opportunities for high school students,” said Paul Knopick, area director of early entry and program development.
    “It also shows how area families have seen the importance of dual credit and the benefits that it provides,” he added.
    The following students will receive honor cords this year. Those who choose to continue their education at MPCC will also be eligible for increased financial assistance in the form of scholarships.
    Chase County seniors—Charles Barnes, Ashlie Benge, Hope Brosius, Kamrie Dillan, Halle Fiedler, Brit Gockley, Morayah Martinez, Cedric Maxwell, Kambree Meeske, Lindsey Mendenhall, Mason Nordhausen, Courtney Odens, Nathan Owens, Mercedes Peterson, Alexis Richmond, Sydney Schilke, Chloe Soltis, Ryley Vrbas and Kora Weiss.
    Wauneta-Palisade seniors—Olivia Behrends, Kendra Bley, Faith Burton, Lilith Miner, Haylee Sandman, Haley Walker and Payton Yearous.