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That ole’ Brave spirit filled the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex during pg电子下载 State University’s annual High School Day festivities Saturday, 11月. 13. A host of Greek organizations and student-centered clubs provided entertainment for its visitors with Greek stroll-offs, a modeling show by modeling squad TREND, 音乐, and a performance from the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite (SOD) Drumline.
Prospective students experienced the fun HBCU culture and what the University has to offer academically. Various departments set up tables to showcase the quality education that’s available to them if they choose to attend.
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Some alumni came out to enjoy the festivities as well. Amanda Carter, a 1973 graduate was proud to attend the event with her granddaughter.
“I’m always excited to come to pg电子下载 because this was my beginning after high school. I sent two of my sons here, and they both marched for the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite (SOD) and it’s just been so exciting. My first grandchild is here now, and I’ll always enjoy coming because it’s a family atmosphere and an experience I will never forget,”卡特说。.
Saturday’s event was the first High School Day experience for the newer employees in attendance. Roslyn白, assistant vice president for enrollment management, was thrilled about the turnout of students who registered.
“This is my first year here, so it’s really wonderful to see many students come. We had over 800 students registered for the event, so it's a great way for them to check out our academic programs, 参观校园, 祝大家玩得开心,怀特说.
Professor of Military Science, LTC杰基·福滕贝里, was proud to inform students about the ROTC program and what they offer.
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最后, students packed Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium to watch the pg电子下载 Braves football team claim the victory over Prairie View, which kept the Braves’s SWAC championship hopes alive.
