Hundreds attend Jackson State’s High School Day

Hundreds of eager high school students from across the state of Mississippi converged on the campus of Jackson State University on Oct. 3.

The annual High School Day event provided opportunities for these students to see what JSU has to offer.

Incoming freshmen and  other prospective students were given information from various departments and organizations during the exciting event.

Performances by MADDRAMA, the JSU Dance Ensemble, Blue Ambassadors and Greek organizations kept students attentive, and on the edge of their seats as they were eager to see what was coming next.

Student Support Specialist for JSU’s Upward Bound Program, Courtney Garland, attended with many of the students in her program.

“My students enjoyed the variety of information and entertainment provided at High School Day,” said Garland. “They were elated with the opportunity to go and speak to the different representatives.”

She added: “They didn’t think that it was an option to be able to dance without going to a dance school, and to be able to dance in college and receive a degree in something else, and they absolutely loved that.”

Student Government Association President Rashad Moore, a senior criminal justice major from Jackson, Miss., feels that the exposure from the performing organizations will have a positive affect resulting in students choosing JSU.

“The experience that many of the organizations created together today is what truly makes my dear ‘ole college home so great, and I’m sure after today’s experience it’ll be the college home for many more”, said Moore.

Students concluded the High School program with a tour of Jackson State, and everything it has to offer from the engineering building to the recently built Apple Store.

Students were also given the opportunity to attend the JSU versus Grambling State  University football game.

Jesse Gresham, a senior dual major in criminal justice and psychology, believes that High School Day should be a mandatoryl event.

“High School Day helps give different visiting schools the opportunity to explore many great facets of the college life here at JSU, without actually attending the school,” said Gresham.

Photos by William Kelly.