Fifty Lexington Two Students Invited To Walk In Midlands Technical College Graduation

West Columbia, SC 05/13/2026 – Fifty Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and Dual Enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and were invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony this week.

All of the students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned college credits — at no cost — during their regular high school days. Lexington Two was among the area’s first school districts to partner with Midlands Tech to offer this accelerated academic opportunity for its students through the Dual Enrollment/Early College program.

“Through our Dual Enrollment program with Midlands Technical College, our students are proving that college and career success can begin long before high school graduation,” said Dr. David McDonald, Chief Academic and Innovation Officer. “Earning an associate degree while still in high school reflects their hard work, determination, and the incredible opportunities available here to Lexington Two students.”

Seven students, all seniors, received associate in art and/or associate in science diplomas. These students have earned a minimum of 61 college credits and have taken 20-plus college courses.

Lexington Two students who received both their associate in art and associate in science diplomas are Olivia McIntosh, Madelyn Mendez-Pelaez, and Carolina Redmond-Murillo, of Airport High School, and Charles Balkema and Prince Patel, of Brookland-Cayce High School. Hector Hernandez of Airport and Tennessa Cunningham of Brookland-Cayce both received an associate in art diploma.

Forty-three juniors and seniors received their general college studies certificates. These students have earned at least 18 college credits and have successfully completed six or more specific courses identified as transferable to all South Carolina 4-year colleges. Two other students received their health science preparation certificates.

There are roughly 106 Lexington Two students in 9th through 12th grades who are currently enrolled in various stages of the Early College and Dual Enrollment programs, with that number growing in the 2026-2027 school year. 

Some of the Lexington Two high schools pose at Colonial Life Arena before participating in the Midlands Technical College graduation ceremony this week.