A packed audience was on hand at the Taylor Creek Elementary School cafeteria for Thursday’s ceremony that highlighted the achievements of 73 students. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
At left, Principal Mark Sheppard places a medal on third-grade student Mila Culley for her master’s degree achievement during Thursday’s ceremony. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
At center, Warren Jennings receives his master’s degree certificate from Instrucional Specialist Kasey Borland, as RTI Coordinator Sarah Schoonover looks on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Fourth-grade student Eli Vazquez holds his master’s degree certificate alongside Taylor Creek Elementary Principal Mark Sheppard. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Fourth-grade student Cataleia Chaves makes her way toward Principal Mark Sheppard to receive her master’s degree program medal honoring her achievement. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Parents showed up in big numbers to support the efforts of their children who obtained a special master’s degree certificate on Thursday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Although not yet in their teenage years, 73 Taylor Creek Elementary School students acquired their “master’s degree” in a special ceremony Thursday.
The TCE master’s degree program is a six-week initiative held twice per week after school. The program targets students who are already excelling in the classroom.
“They are the students who demonstrated excellence in academics, citizenship and attendan…
