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May 3, 2017
Saints continue car Amanda Pereira will move onto the University of Mary in North Dakota to study physical therapy. “I got an offer to play volleyball, and it’s a good program with a good educational system that has my major.”
“I chose diesel tech, because I’ve liked it since I was a kid. I enjoy working on heavy duty stuff. After I finish I’m planning to get a job in my city, Garden City, or maybe I’ll move to Texas,” Abner Reyes-Sosa said.
Odalys Avalos and Angelica Alfaro Reporters
Graduation is just around the corner. The Commencement Ceremony will be Saturday May 6 at 10 a.m. SCCC encourages family and friends to arrive by 9:30 a.m. since the parking lot fills up quickly. There are 401 students graduating this 2017 school year. There are 179 students receiv-
ing Certificates of Completion, 97 receiving an Associate in Applied Science, 128 receiving an Associate in Science, 41 receiving an Associate in Arts and 12 receiving an Associates in General Studies. After graduating, students will go their separate ways looking to start their careers or maybe take a break. There are many students who are transferring to other schools, students who want to open their own business and
students who are ready to search for jobs. Some students will transfer in order to continue their career. After graduating some students are able to start new jobs since they have their certificates and training completed. Each student is unique, which is why they find jobs, programs and colleges that fit their future plans the best.
Many sophomores are ready to graduate and transfer to a four-year school. There are 103 students transferring to four-year-universities. Many graduates are still undecided on where to go next, but a lot already have their next step planned out. There are 22 graduates that are undecided and 81 who already know where they are headed next.
Many students decided to stay in Kansas. The top three schools in Kansas that students will be attending are Kansas State University (K-State), Wichita State University (WSU) and Fort Hays State University (FHSU). Others will be attending schools outside of state which include Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU), University of Arkansas and West Texas