Venture Online 10th grade student Abe Wilson earned first place in the “Senior Division: Depth of Knowledge” category of the Springs Speech Meet. His presentation stood out for its insight, clarity, and thoughtful engagement with complex ideas, showcasing not only his strong communication skills but also his deep understanding of the topic, according to his teacher, Grahme Smith. Abe is a straight-A student who is taking both college and coding classes. He also serves on the Venture Advisory Committee.
Other outstanding 10th-grade students at Venture Online include James Dillon, who has completed an Algebra class with Barstow Community College and is currently taking a history class there. James is in his first year with Venture Online, and noted that creating his own class schedule, taking college courses through dual enrollment, and possibly early graduation have made the program a good fit for him. He added that Venture Online has given him the free time to play guitar and listen to audiobooks and podcasts, his favorite hobbies. Had he stayed in a traditional school environment, he would not have had time for either. He remarked, “Venture Online is a great option for independent learners who want to take control of their education.”
