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13th GRADE

Starting over again?

by Chrit Denny
loans, scholarships, or study programs.”
raduation is the event that signifies the end of many Why does such a large percentage of Ralston gradu- *
G years of endurance and institutional learning. Or is it ates decide to attend a college or trade school instead of
the beginning? going right into the job market?
Sixty-five percent of the Ralston graduates go on to "I don’t want Taco Bell to be my career,” said senior
some type of post-high school institution of learning. Out Jayne Grote.‘‘l decided on Metro Tech because it was
of that 65%, approximately 45% finish their education the only technical college that offered the courses I need
with a degree. to be a surgical technician.” v
What can a student do to prepare for college? What “ I’m really looking forward to the social life,” said sen- \«
must be done in order to take advantage of all that is ior Mark Gilliland. “ Besides learning to be an engineer, I
offered to graduating students? can meet new people and do exciting things.”
“ The first thing that a student must do, who is inter­ “The job market for non-skilled labor is very low right 1 *
ested in attending a college or a trade school, is to fulfill now,” commented Ruf. “ Many people go to college to m
all of the requirements for successful completion of high acquire the necessary skills in their field of job interest.”
school,” said guidance counselor Bill Ruf. “ Then,
depending on the school you wish to attend, you must
take the ACT or SAT. Most colleges use these tests as
entrance exams. Of course you must also file an applica­
tion at the school of your choice for admittance.”
Many students are reluctant to even apply for college
because of financial problems.
“ Everyone should fill out the FAF (Financial Aid Form),
because almost everyone qualifies for some type of
financial assistance,” said guidance counselor Gene
Seran. “ Aid may come in forms such as grants, student