Maryville, TN – Eagleton College and Career Academy in Maryville, Tennessee, celebrated its first-ever graduation ceremony on Friday, marking a significant milestone after four years of development. Principal Mark Dowlen expressed pride in the school’s journey, which involved building the high school one grade at a time.
A total of 104 seniors graduated, many of whom navigated challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting schedules, and ongoing school construction. Graduates Natalie Murrell and Lilyann Laureano reflected on the resilience and camaraderie they developed through these experiences. Murrell plans to study Supply Chain Management at Pellissippi State before transferring to the University of Tennessee, while Laureano will pursue a degree in Agricultural Education at UT.
