Building tomorrow

COHS teacher James Smith preps students for SAT - COHS students have been studying hard under the tutelage of COHS math teacher James Smith for their upcoming SAT tests on Oct. 13. COCISD CCMR Counselor Kathryn Pedigo believes prepared students are successful students. "Nothing builds confidence like practice," said Pedigo. Courtesy photos by Kathryn Pedigo

By Kathryn Pedigo 

COCISD College, Career & Military Readiness Counselor 

COLDSPRING — Coldspring-Oakhurst High School students are getting set for future opportunities as they prepare for the SAT and visit colleges.

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, more than 50 Coldspring-Oakhurst High School seniors traveled by bus to Lufkin to participate in Rowdy Week, a recruiting event for Angelina College. 

Upon arrival, student ambassadors divided the students into groups and handed each student a Rowdy Week T-shirt. They learned college information such as the application process, degrees/certificates offered, student activities, housing, scholarships and tuition costs. 

Students enjoyed a video presentation and walking tour, which were great ways to highlight college life at Angelina College. The students had a chance to view the various programs offered and also meet campus directors/professors at the Angelina Program Fair. With lunch at the campus cafeteria and a trip to the recreation center, the college field trip experience was complete. 

Additionally, on Wednesday, 30 High School seniors will participate in SAT School Day. SAT School Day provides schools a way to offer the SAT to students on a school day during the week instead of disrupting weekend plans, jobs or family time. It provides students an opportunity to test in a familiar environment with people they know. 

SAT School Day is another way COCISD is cultivating a college-going culture for the whole school. 

"Nothing builds confidence like practice," said COCISD CCMR Counselor Kathryn Pedigo. "And thanks to teachers like James Smith, COHS students are getting ready for the upcoming college entry test. They have volunteered to attend a study hall session on either side of lunch each Monday for the last month in preparation for the SAT."

Angelina College student ambassadors led COHS seniors on a walking tour of the college facilities as part of their Rowdy Week field trip on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

53 COHS students traveled to Lufkin to tour Angelina College on Wednesday, Oct. 6, for the college's Rowdy Week recruiting event.