Marist Students Get a Look at the Real World

Pictured is Andrea Andujar'01 speaking to students about a career in the field of business. Marist teacher, Jeremy Kay looks on.

Marist High School recently conducted its annual Career Day for Juniors and Seniors. This event enables each student to learn about the different careers without having to leave school grounds. Members of the community and eleven Marist alumni presented their careers in seminar style. The students were able to interact personally with each speaker.

Speakers presented the particulars of their careers on health care, counseling, fashion, business, entertainment, entrepreneurship, culinary, law, criminal justice, architecture, sports management, engineering, film, firefighting, and journalism. Each speaker discussed qualifications for each career, as well as the personal qualities such as strong work ethic and perseverance needed for success in that career. Each speaker shared a little of his or her personal story.    

Catherine Weening, a junior, said, “By talking to someone in the field of journalism, I realized that there are actions I can take now to prepare my career, such as practicing my writing skills. Planning for a career is not just something college students should do.”  Br. Don Neary, principal, commented, “We are grateful for the generosity of all the professionals who gave their time to speak to our students. Career Day is a very integral part of our educational program and our guest speakers add a special dimension to our efforts in the classroom.”