On Wednesday, April 15th Rich Mountain Community College welcomed approximately 450 juniors from Mena, Cossatot River, Ouachita River – Acorn & Oden, Waldron, Mount Ida, and Caddo Hills high schools for their annual Junior Day event. Junior Day is an opportunity for high school juniors to get a firsthand look at RMCC and what they have to offer. While many students are ready to move and embark on the “college experience,” many do not realize the opportunity to build a strong foundation for college success at RMCC. Students can inexpensively obtain a quality education and still have the option to transfer to a four year university. Juniors spent the morning in the Carver Grand Hall at the Ouachita Center learning about programs, degrees, and certificates offered and then spent the afternoon participating in fun and games at RMCC’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) annual Fun Day event. When asked if Junior Day makes students consider RMCC more as a college choice, Zoe Singleton Oden High School Junior said, “It all makes juniors and seniors at my school want to start at RMCC. More than half of my class have already decided to go to RMCC.” William Edwards, Oden High School Principal – Ouachita River School District commented, “My students talked about RMCC Junior Day from the moment they arrived on campus. I am so proud that our students have access to the wonderful staff and services of RMCC.” This event is held annually and in conjunction with SGA’s Fun Day event.
For more information about Junior Day contact, Jerod McCormick, RMCC Recruiter, 479-394-7622 ext.1430 or jmccormick@rmcc.edu<mailto:jmccormick@rmcc.edu>
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