11-Year-Old Graduates From Southern California College, Breaking Brother’s Record

Published on May 24, 2024

IRVINE, Calif.—Last year, when Tycho Elling set a record for youngest graduate of Irvine Valley College at 11 years old, his younger sister saw a challenge. “She basically said anything he can do I can do as well or better,” proud mom Christina Chow said of her 11-year-old daughter, Athena Elling. “I’m just really happy and excited that I can have this great opportunity to beat my brother in such a meaningful way,” Athena said with a chuckle about her graduation May 23 from the community college. She admitted she’s a “little competitive,” but added of her brother, “We’re very different people.”...

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