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Mount Vernon STEAM Academy holds spring college fair

Students looking at resources from a college.
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy holds spring college fair

College seals and colors lined the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy gymnasium, as the school hosted its spring college fair on Friday, March 22, 2024. Students spoke to representatives from approximately 40 colleges, universities, trade schools and United State Military branches. 

Students speaking with someone from a college.

Students were given papers to fill out noting which schools offered their majors and other things they were looking for in a college such as class size and career assistance. 

"We hope that all the students who are coming to the college fair can see their future before them and that they can see themselves represented in the different colleges,” said Sabrina Payne, school counselor at STEAM. “We want them to definitely see that everything is in their grasp and that they have these opportunities.” 

Students at different stages of the college application process spoke with each college’s representatives to find the best fit. Ninth grade students began their college search, while students further along gathered information to narrow down their choices.  

“I came here to look for a college so I can be a vet when I get older, because I want to work with animals,” said Ariel Williams, 11th grade student at STEAM. “I want to find a college that will help me pursue my vet career. I’m not sure which one yet, so I’m looking around, and I think this could possibly help me.” 

Students speaking to college representatives.
Students speaking to college representatives.
Students speaking to people from colleges.
Guidance counselors at the job fair
Student filling out form for college.
Students walking around the college fair.
Students speaking to man from a college.
Student speaking to someone from a college.
Valedictorian receiving diploma.
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Valedictorian accepting award
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Instructor teaching students lesson.
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Students coloring.
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Elijah congratulations
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