Article via ThurstonTalk
By Molly Walsh

Running Start enables high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college classes numbered 100 or above while receiving both high school and college credit. Enrolled students can attend college tuition-free and by the time they earn their high school diploma, they can also earn an Associate Degree.

After 15 years of working in human resources and singing in the Army, Sabrina was ready for a new challenge: transitioning into the workforce and civilian life.

Returning to school was her biggest hurdle. She hadn't been in a classroom for many years, but her professors helped show her that she could be successful.

Isa splits her time between Olympia High School and SPSCC as a part-time Running Start Student.

Music has always been a part of what keeps Chivan moving—at home, on the go, and on campus at SPSCC.

After being diagnosed with diabetes, Tawni started flipping recipes to make them healthier, and in the process discovered her next career path.

Twenty years ago, Tawni fell into an accounting profession, but without formal schooling. She was good at it, and it paid the bills, but it wasn’t her passion. After being diagnosed with diabetes, Tawni started flipping recipes to make them healthier, and in the process discovered her next career path.