January in Review

On Thursday, January 4th, there was a college student panel at the high school. Mr. Palmer moderated a panel of Troy graduates who are currently college students.  They answered questions about their college experience in an assembly for students in grades 7-12. Later that day, all 7th and 8th grade students attended a college student fair.  JH students had to interview at least five of the college students about their experiences living far away from home, how they pay for college, as well as ask for advice on choosing the best college for the JH student.  

The feedback from the junior high students was very positive.  For some JH students, these were the first college students they had ever spoken to.  The college students enjoyed sharing their experiences with the junior high students and hope the younger students learned that college is an achievable and important goal.