A Cherokee native who is part of the Mother Town Healing Program offered through the Tribal Employment Rights Office, Hull walked across the stage on Thursday, Dec. 5, at Southwestern Community College to finally have the moment she has been waiting on for so many years. Along with several of her peers, she received her High School Equivalency Diploma.

With her parents, four children and fiance cheering her on from the crowd, Hull became one of the many graduates who have found success since SCC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program began offering High School Equivalency Boot Camps this past summer.

Each semester, CCR hosts classes that allow participants to earn their high school equivalency diploma in an accelerated program. 

“It’s not as hard as I thought it would be, but you definitely have to stay committed, and you can’t let yourself get overwhelmed,” said Hull. “I took it day by day, test by test.”

Hull credits her instructor, Robin Weber, with helping her stay on track and always being prepared for the next step.

For more information on SCC’s High School Equivalency program, contact Kay Wolf at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.339.4262.