The annual “College Night” at Lapeer East High School drew a record crowd of students and parents to hear from representatives of 53 colleges and universities on Monday, October 19th.A total of 554 students and parents signed in at the event, up from 406 and 420, who signed in during 2007 and 2008.
The one-stop shopping has proven popular with parents and students during times of high gas prices. The representatives of the various institutions provided information on academic programs, admission criteria, housing and scholarship and financial aid.
Parents and students from Lapeer East and Lapeer West made up 87 percent from and 13 percent were from outside the District, including high school students from Imlay City, Almont, Brandon, Brown City, LakeVille, North Branch, Dryden, Oxford and home schooled students.
“We are thankful to our parents and students for participating in this event and especially thankful to the many colleges and universities who send representatives who bring vital information to help students make one of the most important decisions in their lives,” said Lapeer East counselor Susan Wilmers, who coordinates the event. “We are very pleased with the increased parent participation this year.”
