College night offers info to students, parents

By Karen Fackrell

Chief Leschi Schools counseling department sponsored their first “What To Do After High School” night on Dec. 4. The counseling staff contacted parents by phone and through the newsletter to invite them to attend the event. Pizza and drinks were offered in the library. Quite a few parents and students turned out for the event. More than 12 college representatives attended the night as well, setting up tables with information on their institutions and programs. People were encouraged to stop by and meet with the college representatives before attending the two information sessions held: “Financing Your Education” and “Planning For Life After High School.” Tanya Markishtum, parent of a senior, said, “It was very useful and a lot of my questions got answered. I am looking forward to meeting the colleges again at the parent dinner. I feel I am better prepared as a parent for what I need to get done.”

Copies of the presentation are available in the counseling office; parents who were not able to attend but are interested in obtaining the information may also call the counseling office and schedule a time to meet with a counselor.