Lower Columbia College Running Start

Lower Columbia College Running Start Running Start is a WA State partnership between community & technical colleges and local high schools

Running Start is a statewide partnership between community and technical colleges and local high schools. Running Start is a program that allows 11th and 12th-grade students to take college courses at Washington's 34 community and technical colleges, including Lower Columbia College. Students earn both high school and college credits for these courses. Lower Columbia College does not discriminate

on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, [email protected], Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://lowercolumbia.edu/disclosure/non-discrimination/.

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Ethan Cooper 🎓Join us in celebrating Ethan Cooper, an outstanding Running Start student graduating f...
05/30/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Ethan Cooper 🎓

Join us in celebrating Ethan Cooper, an outstanding Running Start student graduating from R.A. Long High School with his high school diploma and from Lower Columbia College with his Associate of Arts degree (AA-DTA)!

Ethan plans to pursue Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington in the fall, and then apply for their Human Center Design Engineering Masters Program.

At LCC, Ethan has made a huge impact through his leadership and involvement as the Diversity & Equity Director for ASLCC, a member of the Fighting Smelt debate team, and President of the Pickleball Club. He also works at the Fitness Center and enjoys building DIY tech projects, traveling, and exploring music and audio technology.

A message from Ethan:
“Don't let RS just be a platform to get your degree early! Use it as an opportunity to live your life past the 4 walls of a classroom and *make friends*. Not everything is about academics and stop saying you'll have all those fun experiences when you're older! You can do them right now.”

Ethan’s drive, leadership, and creativity have inspired those around him, and we are excited to see where his future takes him. Congratulations, Ethan! ⚡🎶💻

Lower Columbia College University of Washington Longview School District Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Lower Columbia College Student Activities Washington Student Achievement Council Longview, Washington - City of Longview

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Scarlett O’Neill 🎓Congratulations to Scarlett O’Neill on an incredible achievement! Scarlett will be...
05/29/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Scarlett O’Neill 🎓

Congratulations to Scarlett O’Neill on an incredible achievement! Scarlett will be graduating from Mark Morris High School with her high school diploma and from Lower Columbia College with her Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) degree. This fall, she will attend the University of Miami to study Biology. 🧬🌴

Scarlett has earned numerous scholarships, including the Torero Achievement Scholarship from the University of San Diego, the Canes Achievement Scholarship from the University of Miami, and several other school-specific scholarships. She has also maintained an impressive 4.0 GPA, earning President’s List honors every quarter at LCC and Honor Roll recognition every semester at Mark Morris.

Beyond academics, Scarlett has been deeply involved in leadership and extracurricular activities. She served as president of the DECA chapter, competed at the state level in marketing communications, and qualified for nationals with her marketing and FBLA projects. Through DECA and FBLA, she developed strong leadership and networking skills.

In her free time, Scarlett enjoys reading, spending time with her best friend Mara, and baking. She has done volunteer work through Mint Valley Elementary and Mark Morris High School.

Scarlett would like to thank her mom for always being her biggest supporter throughout her college journey. ❤️

We are so proud of you, Scarlett, and can’t wait to see all you accomplish next! 🌟

Lower Columbia College Lower Columbia College Running Start Longview School District Mark Morris High School-Home of the Monarchs Mark Morris High School Washington DECA University of Miami Washington Student Achievement Council National Honor Society Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Longview, Washington - City of Longview

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Omerta Guerrero 🎓Congratulations to Running Start student Omerta Guerrero on an incredible accomplis...
05/29/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Omerta Guerrero 🎓

Congratulations to Running Start student Omerta Guerrero on an incredible accomplishment! Omerta will be graduating from Castle Rock High School with her high school diploma while also earning her Associate of Arts Degree (AA-DTA) from Lower Columbia College.
This fall, Omerta will transfer to Washington State University to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse through their nursing program. ❤️

Throughout high school, Omerta has been actively involved in both FFA and the National Honor Society, showing dedication both inside and outside the classroom.

Omerta would like to give a special thank you to her mom and dad for all of their love and support throughout the years.

We are so proud of you, Omerta, and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next! 🌟

Lower Columbia College Lower Columbia College Running Start Castle Rock High School, Home of the Rockets National Honor Society Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Washington Student Achievement Council Washington State University

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Alyza Neal🎓Congratulations to our running start student, Alyza Neal on her graduation from Castle Ro...
05/28/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Alyza Neal🎓

Congratulations to our running start student, Alyza Neal on her graduation from Castle Rock High School! Alyza plans to continue her education at Concorde Career College in Portland, where she will pursue a career as an ultrasound technician in the medical field.

Throughout high school, Alyza has been a dedicated student-athlete, competing in volleyball, softball, and basketball.
When she wasn’t on the court or field, she could be found working hard at Subway.

Alyza would like to thank her parents, friends, and teachers for all of their encouragement and support throughout the years. Your hard work and determination will take you far, Alyza — congratulations and best of luck on this exciting new journey! 💙🎉

Lower Columbia College Lower Columbia College Running Start Subway Castle Rock High School, Home of the Rockets Concorde Career College - Portland, Oregon Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Washington Student Achievement Council

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Justice 🎓Justice is headed to a 4-year university this fall to pursue a degree in Mathematics! 📚➕ Th...
05/22/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Justice 🎓

Justice is headed to a 4-year university this fall to pursue a degree in Mathematics! 📚➕ Throughout his academic journey, he has demonstrated incredible dedication, leadership, and passion both inside and outside the classroom.

During Running Start, Justice earned multiple spots on both the Dean’s List and President’s List while also maintaining Honor Roll status at RAL. His hard work has already earned him several scholarships, including the WSU University Achievement Waiver Level 1 and the WWU Admissions Achievement Award.

Beyond academics, Justice has stayed deeply involved in his community. He is a member of the EPIC Coalition, a youth drug prevention program in Longview, participates in numerous clubs, and works at the Diversity & Equity Center at LCC. In his spare time, Justice enjoys researching fireworks and has dedicated over 1,000 research hours to the subject over the last 10 years. 🎆

Justice also wanted to recognize the people who helped shape his journey:

“My parents did an amazing job raising me. My elementary school teachers, notably Trisha West, Ms./Mrs. Mickleson, and Erika Kessler, gave me the guidance I needed to be prepared for middle school. In middle school, Kyler Alan Lopez kept my passion for math alive, Mr. Hulings was a great role model and encouraged me to keep up my athleticism while giving general life advice. In high school, Mr. Elliot was unapologetically himself and was an incredible teacher. Johnathan Barker’s history class helped me explore politics and my understanding of the world. Fox Leaven’s class allowed me to demonstrate my skills at LCC and created an environment where my mind could flow and create amazing essays.”

Congratulations, Justice! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish next! 🌟

Lower Columbia College Lower Columbia College Running Start Lower Columbia College Student Activities Longview School District Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Washington Student Achievement Council Longview, Washington - City of Longview

Next Friday, May 29th, is the last day to withdraw from a spring quarter class. After the 29th, you will not be able to ...
05/22/2026

Next Friday, May 29th, is the last day to withdraw from a spring quarter class. After the 29th, you will not be able to withdraw from a spring quarter class.
Running start students must submit an add/drop form located on the LCC website, RS canvas group, or by contacting an RS advisor.

LCC campus will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you to all who have served.
05/22/2026

LCC campus will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you to all who have served.

LCC is hosting a Career & Networking Fair on Thursday, May 28th from 10am-2pm in the LCC Gym and Fitness Center. There w...
05/21/2026

LCC is hosting a Career & Networking Fair on Thursday, May 28th from 10am-2pm in the LCC Gym and Fitness Center. There will also be an opportunity to get your professional headshot taken. This event is open to all students, alumni, and community members.

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Keira McGinley🎓Congratulations to Keira on an incredible senior year filled with academic excellence...
05/20/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Keira McGinley🎓

Congratulations to Keira on an incredible senior year filled with academic excellence, leadership, and athletic achievement!

Keira will be graduating from Three Rivers Christian High School with her high school diploma while also earning her Associate of Arts degree (AA-DTA) from Lower Columbia College, an amazing accomplishment!
This fall, she plans to attend University of Mary to study accounting, where she has earned both academic and athletic scholarships for softball.

Throughout high school and college, Keira has excelled both in the classroom and on the field. She earned a place on the President’s List at Lower Columbia College and Honor Roll at Three Rivers Christian. She also serves as President of National Honor Society, participates in Key Club, plays varsity girls basketball, competes in slow pitch softball, and plays fastpitch softball for Mark Morris High School.

When she’s not studying or competing, Keira enjoys reading, playing softball, building Legos, and spending time with friends.

Keira would like to thank her dad, family, and friends for all of their love and support along the way.

We are so proud of you, Keira, and cannot wait to see all you accomplish next! 💙🥎📚

Lower Columbia College Lower Columbia College Running Start National Honor Society Three Rivers Christian School Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Washington Student Achievement Council University of Mary

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