UNLV’s winter graduation has teenage flavor — PHOTOS
Jack Rico, 15, was one of about 2,200 students eligible to participate in the ceremony at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday.
![Jack Rico, a 15-year-old college graduate, shakes UNLV President Keith Whitfield's hand as he a ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_001.jpg)
Jack Rico, a 15-year-old college graduate, shakes UNLV President Keith Whitfield's hand as he accepts his diploma during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Jack Rico, a 15-year-old UNLV graduate in history, enters his commencement at the Thomas & ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_002.jpg)
Jack Rico, a 15-year-old UNLV graduate in history, enters his commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Jack Rico, a 15-year-old UNLV graduate in history, lines up to take the stage during his commen ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_003.jpg)
Jack Rico, a 15-year-old UNLV graduate in history, lines up to take the stage during his commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Jack Rico, a 15-year-old UNLV graduate in history, waves to family members in the audience duri ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_004.jpg)
Jack Rico, a 15-year-old UNLV graduate in history, waves to family members in the audience during his commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
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UNLV graduates proceed to their seats during their commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV graduates enter the Thomas & Mack Center for their commencement on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2 ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_006.jpg)
UNLV graduates enter the Thomas & Mack Center for their commencement on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
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Some UNLV graduates decorated their caps for their commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV President Keith Whitfield congratulates graduates on their degrees during commencement at ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_008.jpg)
UNLV President Keith Whitfield congratulates graduates on their degrees during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Graduates turn to face the Army ROTC Color Guard as they enter the UNLV Winter 2021 commencemen ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_009.jpg)
Graduates turn to face the Army ROTC Color Guard as they enter the UNLV Winter 2021 commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV biology graduate Ryan Tobias, center, waves to friends and family during his commencement ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_010.jpg)
UNLV biology graduate Ryan Tobias, center, waves to friends and family during his commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV graduate Ashkia Aoun adorns her graduation cap with Christmas lights during her commenceme ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_011.jpg)
UNLV graduate Ashkia Aoun adorns her graduation cap with Christmas lights during her commencement ceremony at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV graduate Cierra Carodine stands in line to take the stage during their commencement ceremo ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_012.jpg)
UNLV graduate Cierra Carodine stands in line to take the stage during their commencement ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV hospitality graduate Katie Derr is honored by President Keith Whitfield as an outstanding ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_013.jpg)
UNLV hospitality graduate Katie Derr is honored by President Keith Whitfield as an outstanding student during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. Her service dog, Stitch, joined her on stage. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![One UNLV graduate makes a statement with their footwear during commencement at the Thomas & ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_014.jpg)
One UNLV graduate makes a statement with their footwear during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV education graduates exit the stage after accepting their diplomas during commencement at t ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_015.jpg)
UNLV education graduates exit the stage after accepting their diplomas during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV hospitality graduate Morgan Beasley, center, waves to family and friends during her commen ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_016.jpg)
UNLV hospitality graduate Morgan Beasley, center, waves to family and friends during her commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
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UNLV graduates line up to enter the Thomas & Mack Center for their commencement on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV fine arts graduates wear film with their gowns during commencement at the Thomas & Mac ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_018.jpg)
UNLV fine arts graduates wear film with their gowns during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![One UNLV graduate wears a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during commencement at the Tho ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_019.jpg)
One UNLV graduate wears a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![UNLV graduates with decorated caps wave to the audience during commencement at the Thomas & ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15945604_web1_WILDART-UNLV-GRAD-121421_es_020.jpg)
UNLV graduates with decorated caps wave to the audience during commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
Jack Rico, 15, joined a large graduating class during UNLV’s winter commencement ceremony Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Rico was one of about 2,200 students eligible to participate in the ceremony. He earned a bachelor’s degree with honors, possibly making him the youngest student ever to graduate from the university.
Jack, who lives in Huntington Beach, California, when not in Las Vegas, graduated with a 3.78 grade-point average and a degree in history.