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- A 16-year-old in Mississippi, who graduated high school two years early, just started college, per local news outlet WAPT 16
- Quinton Simpson is studying electromagnetic engineering at Hinds Community College, and he also is playing tuba in the college band on a music scholarship
- Quinton said the accomplishment feels “amazing”
A 16-year-old in Mississippi has already begun his next adventure: college!
Quinton Simpson of Clinton, a suburb of Jackson, graduated from high school two years early and recently began attending Hinds Community College, per local news outlet WAPT 16.
Quinton said the significance of his accomplishment isn’t lost on him.
“I do think it’s a big accomplishment because I graduated early,” he told the outlet. “You can’t just go around and say ‘I graduated early’ — that’s not something a lot of people do, and at 16 no less. It feels amazing.”
His mother, Tiana Rhodes, worked in education for multiple years, and said she was there to witness her son’s achievements “every step of the way.”
“I know living with a teacher has its challenges, but he knows that I value education,” she added.
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Quinton is studying electromechanical engineering. He also received a scholarship for music and plays tuba in the college band, according to WAPT 16.
The academic nonprofit SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, which has worked with Quinton in the past, congratulated him on Instagram on Aug. 27.
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“Big Congratulations to Quinton Simpson!” the nonprofit wrote. “Quinton is a shining example of the excellence, dedication, and hard work we celebrate at the SR1 C.O.O.L.™ Zone. We’re so proud of him and can’t wait to see all he accomplishes next!”
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