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Hispanic High School Kids Get Intro To Monroe College In New Rochelle

by Justin Stock Schools 10/24/12  Comment
High school students from throughout the tri-state area celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and gained a glimpse of college life at Monroe College on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Justin Stock

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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – About 750 Latino high school students gathered Wednesday to celebrate their heritage, learn about life and look at all Monroe College has to offer.

Photo Album Monroe College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Students from throughout the tri-state area heard from Monroe admissions staff; keynote speaker Miguel Montes, who is a former SUNY vice chancellor of Hispanic student affairs,  a motivational speaker, college applications expert and author; and La Bruja, a performance artist, rapper, poet, singer and motivational speaker.

Students were also given tours of campus and were served an early lunch.

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