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College Honors Students and Activities

Students in CHP participate in a variety of discussions, educational trips, and enriching activities.

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As a College Honors student you will enjoy the benefits of different opportunities that add enrichment and meaning to your college experience, including:

  • Traveling to exciting places
  • Contributing to your community
  • Weekly colloquiums with a diverse group of ideas and beliefs.

Meet YC College Honors Students

Tayleen White

Tayleen White

"I was born and raised in Chino Valley, Arizona and I love it. I've moved once in my life and it was right down the street, so...

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I haven't had the chance to travel much.

Throughout all my years in school I have always exceeded in my academics and achieved the highest standards possible. Throughout elementary and middle school, I was in higher level classes and honors classes, then when I got into high school I started taking Dual Enrollment classes through Yavapai College.

I heard about the YC Honors Program through a councilor at my high school, Mrs. Bray, and she thought it would be a good program for me to get into to. So I applied and I was the only one from Chino Valley high school to get accepted =]. I thought it would be perfect for me because I had already taken classes at Yavapai College.

This program has helped me in lots of ways, not just by granting me free college, but by giving me the chance to help out in my community. I'm planning on completing the Radiology program through Yavapai, then transferring to a university to specialize in ultrasounds, specifically Obstetric sonography.

Can't wait!"

Jasmine Kemper

Jasmine Kemper

Jasmine Kemper, Paris, Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa: "The museums were so inspiring to me, and it may be...

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why I decided to take some photography & poetry classes here at YC.

One of my favorite pictures! Everything inside the Louvre is beautiful. The Mona Lisa, however, was something I had to see. She is yet another thing in the world that you always dream of seeing, but some people may never get to, and i can say that I have.

Surprisingly, she is much smaller than I thought, and had a wall all to herself. I was happy to get this picture because there was a huge crowd pushing and shoving me in excitement.

The trip to the Louvre enriched my life so much, because I got to see so much works of art in one night, showing me so many cultures in one spot. I remember seeing paintings the size of the wall itself, and just sitting down and staring up at them for quite some time.

I also had the chance to get a journal out, and write down what I felt about the works of art and how they made me feel."

Michael Sischka

Michael Sischka

"I was born in California, but have lived in Arizona for as long as I can remember. I chose Yavapai College because it gave me...

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an opportunity to start off my college education in a less financially straining situation.

The College Honors Program offered not only a scholarship, but multiple learning and personal expansion opportunities. Through the program, I can associate with like-minded students, work to better my community through community service, and open up opportunities for my future.

The discussion in the Honors Colloquium is thrilling and intellectual, and I look forward to it each week.

I am currently working to meet the requirements for an Associates in Arts, and afterward I will move on to ASU to receive a Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. I plan on becoming a Police Officer."

Katie Kasten

Katie Kasten

"My name is Katie Kasten, I am 17 years old and a current member of the Yavapai College Honors Program 2011-2012. I have lived in...

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Prescott my entire life and recently graduated from Prescott High School.

Right now I am studying Business in hopes of one day having a job in the corporate world. After Yavapai, my plans are to transfer to ASU where I will then continue my business studies.

So far through the Honors Program, I have learned to organize events, work together, think critically and much more that has and will help me not only from a business standpoint, but a life perspective.

Honors Program Trips and Activities

New York photo

New York Spring Enrichment Trip, Spring 2008

6 days of adventure, education and companionship in Manhattan. Highlights included a city tour, Ellis Island Museum, the World Trade Center site, the U.N. and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Just imagine jazz music at the Blue Note Jazz Club, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a Broadway play, the American Museum of Natural History, and a tour of the Metropolitan Opera House with a performance of La Traviata.

Grand Canyon photo

Grand Canyon Retreat, Fall 2007

A day-long trip to get acquainted, plan activities for the year, have an intimate experience with the Grand Canyon and spend an evening listening to the performances of world class musicians at the Grand Canyon Music Festival.

Check out other past activities!

Contact Us

Roughrider Fun Run 2012

April 20, 2012 - 7:30am

The College Honors Program, Student Leadership Council, and Phi Theta Kappa are hosting a friendly run/walk for participants of all ages on Yavapai College Campus to benefit the Dell E. Webb Family Enrichment Center: Child Development Center and the surrounding trails.

This run will be a fantastic way for participants to see our lovely campus, creative sculpture garden, sightseeing trails, the historic VA Hospital, and our beautiful and lush scenery.

2 mile walk, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly, and a 5K run through our campus
Click to view the course map - pdf


Fun Run 2012 Registration and Information Packet - pdf

Email completed registration forms and questions to: victoriawinters5492@gmail.com


Register Online Here


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