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2nd Annual HBCU College Fair Planned For September 16th
The Suncoast Chapter Teens of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its second annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair from 1-3 p. m. on Sunday, September 16 at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg.
The inaugural event featured col- lege recruiters and alumni repre- senting over 30 HBCUs, including Howard University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Fisk University, Tennessee State, Ed- ward Waters College, Florida Me- morial and Florida A&M University. More than 300 guests attended to meet with the schools.
Now in their second year, the event leaders expect an even bigger turnout of both colleges and fami- lies.
“Our pilot HBCU College Fair was a great success,” says Jack and Jill of America Teen Sponsor, Dr. Nathalia (Toni) Jeffrey-Fort. “Supporting and promoting HBCUs are critical components to Jack and Jill’s mission of education and lead-
DR. NATHALIA (TONI) JEFFREY-FORT
ership. We’re pleased to partner with Shorecrest once again for this event.”
Attendees will have the opportu- nity to speak to alumni and admis- sions reps from colleges and universities, as well as to talk with dedicated experts about general col- lege-related topics, including the college admissions process, finan- cial aid, scholarships, Greek life, and more.
RODERICK FLUDD
“As an HBCU alumnus, I know that unique college experience strongly influenced my career choice and passion for education,” says Roderick Fludd, Shorecrest Di- rector of Diversity and Inclusion. “We at Shorecrest are proud to offer this event, not just to African-Amer- ican families, but to all families in our community who are exploring their options for higher education.”
Shorecrest Preparatory School, a
coed, nonsectarian, PK-12 inde- pendent school, is located at 5101 1st St. NE in St. Petersburg.
The schedule of events includes:
*12:30 p. m. – Registration opens (Lobby of Shorecrest Athletic Center)
*1-3 p. m. – College Fair (Crisp Gym in Shorecrest Athletic Center) HBCU Admissions and Alumni Rep- resentatives
Admission to the HBCU College Fair is free and open to the public. Registration is available online at https://2018HBCUcollegefair.event brite.com.
Jack and Jill of America, Incor- porated is an African-American or- ganization of mothers who nurture future leaders by strengthening chil- dren through chapter programming, community service, legislative advo- cacy and philanthropic giving. T h e Suncoast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is composed of 35 dedi- cated mothers and 86 children be- tween the ages of 2-18 years old.
For more information, visit JackandJillSuncoast. org.
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