NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle High School senior Jessica Barajas was one of the 500 plus students throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties on hand for Monroe Colleges Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration of Outstanding Scholars in the colleges Athletic Complex.
I feel proud that they would pick a day for us, said Barajas.
Latino high school students from Westchester, Connecticut, and the five boroughs of New York City were in attendance on a by-invitation only basis to explore what the college had to offer and also listen to popular Bronx native LaBruja sing, recite, poetry, and imitate stereotypical characters with Spanish language dialogue to engage her young audience, according a press release.
The event was also used to motivate those who might have an interest in attending college after high school graduation.
Theres a lot of opportunity in the college that will help me, said New Rochelle High School senior Manuel Rivera, an aspiring computer engineer. They have the career that I want.
Fellow senior Stevens Clerval was also inspired by opportunities at Monroe.
Its not far from home, he said. I think I want to come here because of my experience.
LaBrujas interactive give-and-take with the high school students focused on upgrading and enhancing the image of the next generation of Hispanic leadership in America.
Its an honor to be here, said New Rochelle High School senior and Hispanic Culture club member Franklin Osorio.
Osorio was getting information about Monroe.
Its always better to seek more information about the college process, he said. Its an honor that Im able to represent my school in such a big school event because they're different schools. Its just icing on the cake to be able to unite our whole culture.
The college aims to provide an education at an institution of higher learning to everyone.
Educational opportunity is a universal language, said Monroe College Director of Public Relations Gary Axelbank.
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