ACCD News & Events

NVC's Third Annual Jay Day is a Success

For Immediate Release
November 11, 2005
Contact: Maureen Smith, Public Information Officer, Northwest Vista College
210-348-2011 m
msmith@accd.edusmith@accd.edu

On Friday, November 4, Northwest Vista College welcomed over 200 students from John Jay High School for the third annual "Jay Day."

Students spent the day in informative and interactive workshops on financial aid, cyber space education, sociology, art appreciation, multimedia music and video editing, college writing and biotechnology. Students attending Neil McCrary's biotechnology session had front row seats to a simulated crime scene, where they learned how to collect and process DNA samples using tools of the biotech lab. Recruiters from various community colleges and four-year universities were also in attendance to provide students with information.

"Jay Day provides an opportunity for NVC faculty and staff to connect with high school students in the community," explains Jay Day organizer and campus recruiter Pati Garza. "It's important to demonstrate to students that college can be a realistic, attainable goal for them to pursue."

Through a random drawing, two Jay High School seniors were awarded scholarships to attend NVC. Each student will receive a check for $1,000.

"I would like to thank everyone who helped make our third annual Jay Day a tremendous success," says Pati. "Whether they taught a session or helped fold T-shirts, this event wouldn't have been possible without their contributions."