Diamond Boxley, who graduated early from Prince Edward County High School to begin college in January, made Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dean’s List during her first college semester.

She ranked second in her class at the time of her departure from high school.

Her studies included Calculus 2, Sociology, Global Energy and Philosophy. Boxley achieved a GPA of 4.0, receiving straight As. She is currently classified as a junior and is scheduled to obtain a degree in biomedical engineering in May 2018.