May 7, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Mackenzie Elizabeth Partridge, a senior at DeKalb County High School, doesn’t yet have her high school diploma, but she is already a college graduate having earned an Associate degree in Science from Motlow State Community College.
Partridge, daughter of Brian and Rebecca Partridge of Alexandria, walked the line at Motlow on Saturday, May 5. She will be walking the high school graduation line on Friday night, May 18.
“She has worked very hard and put in long, stressful hours. We could not be more proud of her dedication and achievements,” said Rebecca Partridge, MacKenzie’s mother.
Through Motlow College’s dual enrollment program , high school students like Partridge can earn college credits while still enrolled in high school. Students can take classes on a Motlow College campus, online, or even at a partner high school.
Students who have completed their sophomore year and have met all requirements for taking the desired college courses may apply. Public, private and home-schooled students are all welcome to apply. The program gives students the chance to seamlessly transition from high school to college. The core curriculum credits transfer easily to Tennessee’s public colleges and universities while allowing students who are working on a four-year degree to save money on tuition.
Partridge is a member of several clubs at DCHS including Beta, FBLA, Tiger Media, and she participates in FCA. Partridge has already enlisted and will be joining the United States Navy after she graduates from high school.