By Hector Guzman
Due to the pandemic that has stopped Pueblo from its normal functions since last March, the College and Career bulletin has still been available to provide Pueblo’s community with various types of information aimed at helping students succeed.
This bulletin is especially essential for seniors planning their futures.
Mr. Roberto Cruze, Pueblo’s College and Career Coordinator, emphasizes the importance of this bulletin. One of his goals consists of more seniors having access to the bulletin’s information and to inform the entire school of other academic programs and announcements.
“It’s ‘GO’ time when it’s your senior year,” he said, emphasizing the importance of students preparing for post-high school life.
Cruze stated that this bulletin has been accessible to students for several years and has gone through many shapes so that the bulletin is now accessible to students online, which has become especially important this school year due to students not being on campus.
He stated that the bulletin has piqued the interest of many seniors who are interested in applying for college. In fact, the bulletin has been able to increase the number of student applications for the University of Arizona by 96%, Cruze stated.
“It’s very important that seniors start mailing their applications,” he said. “We are already halfway through the school year.”
Cruze said that he does feel some frustration not knowing if all students are reading the important information listed on the bulletins. He makes it easy for students to have access to this important information by adding them to the Warrior Weekly or emailing it directly to teachers who are hopefully passing the bulletins on to students or posting them online.
“I am considering sending the bulletin directly to students’ emails to confirm they have the bulletin,” Cruze said.
Cruze said the most enjoyable thing about the bulletin is the variety of information and opportunities offered to students. He added that he would continue to offer the online and print versions of the bulletin for students when Pueblo is reopened. A QR code may also become available for students to access the bulletin through an electronic device.
“[Seniors], make sure you are getting offers from schools that help you reach your future academic goals,” Cruze said.
As a fellow Warrior, if you’re interested in Cornell College (the original Cornell) in Mt Vernon IA let me know. I’d be happy to provide an Alumn letter for possible additional funding. Pueblo Class of 84 Cornell College class of 88