By Jah’Mier Pray
Taking trips to colleges or universities offer so much for high school students who want to pursue further education. These college trips give insight on the admissions process, programs that an Institution offers, or background of how or why the school was created. On a cold afternoon in early December 6th, five students from East High traveled to Niagara University along with 6 other city Schools. Students arrived at the campus in the evening to have a tour and watch their D1 Basketball team battle it out with St Bonaventure. Thanks are owed to Primetime 585 who’s raised over hundreds of thousands of dollars for not only events, but also for the youth of the Section V of New York. Guided by counselors, teachers, families and friends, East High students attend the college tour to learn more about the college application process. The 5 selected students Zara Ramos, Kerel Cooper, Camille Varela, Camieka Amons and JahMier Pray engaged in the college trip to see what makes this college stand out from others. Greg Paulus, a head coach for the Niagara basketball teams tells students about Niagara. On the trip he says, “Niagara is in open arms for City kids, although we’re considered a ‘PWI’ and over the last 3 years there’s been a 22% increase in multicultural races that attend here. Also, we give tons of money! When you guys get a chance to talk to your tour guides ask them how much money Niagara has given them to battle tuition fees.” As these students get ready to leave the familiar hallways and classrooms of East High School, they carry more than just knowledge. They also carry the spirit of curiosity, determination and grit that will absolutely shape their college experiences. East High’s promise to give lifelong learning experiences as students will walk into the big world as adults.
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