Family Night Ends Mentors' Semester

Family Night was a big success! Over pizza mentees said goodbye to their semester mentors through conversation and games. They welcomed potentially new participants for new programs. Family members learned about new opportunities for their students and discussed college planning challenges. Principal Mr. Teachey greeted every table, Mrs. Schurz head of WHS guidance answered questions and offered support and science teacher Mr. Wion dropped by to lend his support. The night wrapped up with moving to the girls' basketball where some mentees showed their ball handling skills.

TOPICS DISCUSSED BY PARENTS

- Success for life after high school starts with good habits in high school. Students are encouraged to participate in Little Giant University on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:15 - 6:15 p.m. Snack, transportation and academic help or enrichment offered.

- Helping students select the best college for their needs

- How to get the most out of a college visit - ask to attend a class, walk the campus, talk to random persons on campus for their spontaneous perspectives

- Public vs. private schools

- Financial aid

- Community college benefits

- Successfully launching your student

Current realities - the facts
- Nearly half of undergraduates are enrolled in community colleges

- 61% of community college students are from "first generation" families where parents did not attend college

Family support is critical to students' success for gaining access and completing college experiences.

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.

Marian Wright Edelman (1939-) American activist for the rights of children.