Southern University's youngest graduate ever has his diploma. Here's what's next for him.

Elijah Precciely, 17, the youngest ever Southern University graduate, receives his diploma from Dr. Lealon Martin during the school's fall commencement at F.G.

Clark Activity Center on Friday, December 13, 2024. Javier Gallegos Elijah Precciely, 17, the youngest ever Southern University graduate, stands up to wave at his family during Southern University fall commencement at F.G.

Clark Activity Center on Friday, December 13, 2024. Javier Gallegos Elijah Precciely at age 11 in May of 2018 when he becomes a full-time student on a full-ride scholarship at Southern Univeristy. ADVOCATE STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG Elijah Precciely, 17, the youngest ever Southern University graduate, walks on stage to receive his diploma during Southern University fall commencement at F.

G. Clark Activity Center on Friday, December 13, 2024. Javier Gallegos Elijah Precciely, 17, the youngest ever Southern University graduate, walks toward the exit while holding up his diploma during Southern University fall commencement at F.

G. Clark Activity Center on Friday, December 13, 2024. Javier Gallegos Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When Elijah Precciely was handed his diploma Friday morning, under the lights inside Southern University's Minidome, the 17-year-old became the youngest graduate in the university's 144-year history.

Precciely, 17, has now completed his journey at Southern, one that officially started at 11 years old when he was awarded the full Joseph S. Clark Pre.