
Gracie Hock, an MPCC general business freshman, scored 100% in the Microsoft Word Associate certification exam required for Angela Chittick’s Business Computer Systems class.
“In all my years, I’ve never seen anyone get a perfect score,” Chittick said. “It’s an incredible achievement.”
Students must demonstrate foundational skills in creating, formatting and managing documents including references, custom styles, forms, macros and collaboration tools to create professional-grade reports, proposals and publications.
Hock said she completed assignments in class to learn about the certification and took a couple practice tests. “I aced it, I guess,” she said. Her advice to other students preparing for the test is to study and be confident.
The Bertrand native is the North Platte Community College volleyball program student manager and hopes to start her own wedding photography and invitation designing business in the future.



