While the main highlight of the most recent Southern Regional Board of Education meeting two weeks ago was the presentation by Adele Berardi and Kendra Stefanski regarding the colossal success of this year’s food drive, a particularly important one that benefits Southern’s high school students at all levels also made its way to the forefront.

AGREED: (From left) Grace Talian, Stockton University Assistant Director of Admissions; Tracy Lisk, Stockton University Assistant Director of Admissions; Robert Heinrich, Stockton University Chief Enrollment Management Officer; Heather Medina, Stockton University Director of Admissions; Megan Vile, Assistant Superintendent Southern Regional School District Assistant Superintendent; and Craig Henry, Southern Regional School District Superintendent. (Photo courtesy of Stockton University)

“The Dual Path Partnership program creates an accelerated pathway for students to complete their high school and bachelor’s degrees within six years, if a…