From Laurel Ridge student to Brown University neuroscience major
Right after graduating simultaneously from Laurel Ridge and Strasburg High School – actually, his associate degree in general studies was granted slightly before his high school diploma – Eric Steacy…
Students choosing Laurel Ridge over 4-year colleges amidst pandemic
The uncertainty the Covid-19 pandemic has unleashed on higher education has led many college students to rethink their plans when it comes to going away to school. By choosing to…
Laurel Ridge put Handley grad on path to law school
A humanities elective he took at Laurel Ridge led Handley High School graduate Max Schweiger on his path to becoming a lawyer. Schweiger graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis…
Winchester Medical Center employee chosen for prestigious community college fellowship
Laurel Ridge student Loretta Reilly is thrilled to have been selected by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education for the 2020-2021 Valley Proteins Fellowship. As a fellow, Reilly will…
Professor Ramon Selove takes his leave after 30 years at Laurel Ridge
Thousands of students know the human body better thanks to Professor Ramon Selove. Many of them have taken what they learned in his anatomy and physiology classes as they embarked…
2020 grad chosen for JMU’s Centennial Scholars Program
2020 Laurel Ridge grad Carlos Yanez is transferring to James Madison University this year, and his tuition, room and board will all be covered thanks to his selection into the…
Laurel Ridge cybersecurity program rewarding for Handley grad
A former caterer is cooking up a new career in cybersecurity thanks to Laurel Ridge. After graduating from Handley High School in 2012, D.J. Joachim spent a year living and…
Laurel Ridge grad Mady Rodriguez dedicated to serving her community
Laurel Ridge graduate Mady Rodriguez is making her community a better place, both as a professional and a volunteer. She has multiple jobs and a full volunteer roster. Rodriguez, who…
Ross Fellow Alexia Maynard offers advice for successful online learning
For 2019-2020 Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship recipient Alexia Maynard, there were no glitches when it came to the college’s pivot to all-remote classes. “I actually enjoyed it,” she…
Luray resident Garland Gochenour named Laurel Ridge’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni recipient
When Laurel Ridge first opened its doors in September 1970, the Laurel Ridge 2020 Distinguished Alumni recipient was among the young people walking in. Garland Gochenour was in the first…