What do you get when you take about 500 high school seniors, add 30 or so college and military recruiters and shake with some really loud music? The answer might be a college fair such as the one Anne and I attended today at Lake Havasu High School.
After introductions, the purple-and-gold hoard was let loose to visit 20 tables and collect as much information (and as many freebies) as they could in 30 minutes. Meanwhile, a very hip Navy recruiter was acting as DJ at the end of the gym nearest our table. I could only presume break dancing or the modern equivalent was taking place inside a circle of at least 100 enraptured, clapping students gathered by the booming speakers.
Anyway it was quick but fun, and we saw a lot of hopeful young faces with serious aspirations that we hope will include Mohave Community College, even it if is along the way to a four-year degree or farther.
About the blogger
- Diana Parker
- I'm in my second year as the College Recruitment Officer, and it's gratifying to see so many of the people I helped get started here in classes and moving toward brighter futures. I'm a true education advocate, having earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Utah. I've also worked in public relations and as a newspaper reporter and a librarian.
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