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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A15
Staff photo by Jayati Ramakrishnan
Staff photo by Jayati Ramakrishnan
Staff photo by Jayati Ramakrishnan
Genesis Sanchez poses with a sign during Futures Week.
Sanchez wants to be a dental hygienist.
Derek McBride, a senior at Hermiston High School,
poses with a sign during Futures Week stating his goal
of becoming a teacher.
Emma Flanagan, a junior, is already working as a welder
at Ross Machinery. Flanagan dressed in her work attire
for Futures Week at Hermiston High School.
The Future is Now
Hermiston students plan
for the future with career
fair, scholarship help
By JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN
STAFF WRITER
At “Futures Week,” Hermiston High School students got to
see what life might look like after high school.
Each day last week focused on a different aspect of college
or career goals. On Thursday, students were encouraged to dress
up in the attire of their ideal career. At lunch, there was a career
fair, with local businesses setting up booths and helping stu-
dents fi ll out applications for summer jobs. Earlier in the week
there was a career panel, with speakers including a nurse, a cos-
metologist, a fi refi ghter, and a professor at Blue Mountain Com-
munity College. On Friday, career counselors were available to
help students with fi nancial aid and scholarships during lunch.
Genesis Sanchez, a senior, said she appreciated the help,
especially as she gets closer to the end of high school. She said
she has gone through a few career options, but now plans to
study to be a dental hygienist.
“My plan is to sign up for as many scholarships as I can, go
to BMCC, and then hopefully transfer to Washington State Uni-
versity,” she said.
Staff photo by Jayati Ramakrishnan
Staff photo by Jayati Ramakrishnan
Jorge Parra, left, looks on as Liz Marvin writes him a sign for Futures Week. Students
could pose for photos holding signs that announce their plans for the future. Parra
wants to be a graphic designer.
Employees from the movie theater help students fi ll out applications for summer
jobs during Futures Week at Hermiston High School.
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