The dual credit, early admission and tech prep office at San Jacinto College Central has named David Michael Moses its recipient of the "2009-2010 Outstanding Dual Credit Student" award. Moses, 16 years old, completed his associate of arts in biotechnology this May with a 3.82 grade-point average. In addition, he read the invocation at the Central campus graduation ceremonies.
"I feel very honored to be given this award," said David Michael. "It feels very satisfying to have graduated college. While at times the experience was difficult, the feeling of completion makes it all worth it."
David Michael was 14 years old when he began classes at SJC in January 2008. According to Susan Bremer, administrative assistant for the College's dual credit, early admission and tech prep office, David Michael was very shy at first, but they have since had the chance to work together and become friends. "They are a wonderful family," said Bremer of David Michael and parents Rex and Valerie.
David Michael's parents are very proud of his accomplishments. "When we learned that David Michael had been asked to say the invocation for the commencement ceremony, we were all delighted," said Rex Moses. "It seemed to be the be most fitting way for him to cap off his career at San Jac. It was a proud and delightful moment for David Michael and for our family. I was as proud of David Michael as I was grateful to the San Jac community for nurturing, encouraging and challenging him to achieve this special moment."
The dual credit program at SJC offers any approved high school student the opportunity to get a head start on their future educational goals and offers a wide range of options to the home school student. "Especially those whom already have a plan or idea of what type of degree they want to earn," said Bremer. "The program can be as rigorous as the student is prepared to be challenged. Of course, maturity plays a major role in the ultimate outcome for each individual student," Bremer continued.
Bremer is a proven go-to resource for students such as David Michael. When asked how she breaks the ice with new young and typically shy students, Bremer replied, "I tell them that I am their new best friend at SJC! Once they know someone really cares and is willing to be available for them, they just keep coming back and you see their confidence grow. I love my job!"
For the next two years, David Michael plans to attend the University of Houston at Clear Lake, where he will be majoring in humanities and pre-law. Reflecting on his experience, Moses said, "Every step of the way I felt very comfortable with the dual credit program at San Jacinto College. I was very pleased with the guidance and assistance the advisors offered."
San Jacinto College serves a diverse population of more than 27,000 students in over 140 degrees and certificates in university transfer and technical programs. The College also serves the community through workforce training. For more information about San Jacinto College, visit www.sanjac.edu or call 281-998-6150.
