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University鈥檚 Division of Student Services holds college day events for middle school students

Two University pep rallies promote enthusiasm for future learning at Archie Clayton Pre-AP Academy and Pine Middle School

Students sit in bleachers in a gym with the words Clayton painted on the wall behind them.

More than 800 students were in attendance at the 11th annual Clayton College Day event.

University鈥檚 Division of Student Services holds college day events for middle school students

Two University pep rallies promote enthusiasm for future learning at Archie Clayton Pre-AP Academy and Pine Middle School

More than 800 students were in attendance at the 11th annual Clayton College Day event.

Students sit in bleachers in a gym with the words Clayton painted on the wall behind them.

More than 800 students were in attendance at the 11th annual Clayton College Day event.

Last month, the 推荐杏吧原创 Division of Student Services partnered with Archie Clayton Pre-AP Academy and Pine Middle School to remind students that the time to start thinking about college is now. The pep rally events included speeches from University faculty and students, and each student received a “Future Wolf Pack Student” T-shirt provided by the University’s Division of Student Services.

“We know that today’s middle school student is already thinking about attending the University. The University’s goal is to offer affirmation and encouragement through this inspiring program. It also excites those of us from the University to create a great student experience for future generations of the Wolf Pack Family,” Shannon Ellis, vice president for Student Services, said. “These middle school students should feel welcome at this Tier 1 university. While thousands of international and out-of-state students are attracted to the 推荐杏吧原创, these students have it right in their hometown.” 

On April 21, more than 800 students attended the Clayton College Day event, an assembly that the University has held for 11 years. Guest speakers included 2022-2023 Associated Students of the University of Nevada President Dionne Stanfill, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services Melisa Choroszy, and Nevada Women’s Basketball staff and student-athletes. Cheerleaders and a Wolf Pack mascot were also in attendance to pep up the crowd.

“We are so grateful to work with the 推荐杏吧原创. This event provides our students the motivation and inspiration to set goals to go to college,” Clayton Principal Michael Martindale said. “Through inspirational speeches from students, coaches and administrators, our students learn what it takes to prepare themselves for college as well as what opportunities are available locally.”

200 students sit in bleachers in a gym.
More than 200 students were in attendance at the Pine College Day event.

On April 28, the University held its first Pine College Day event with more than 200 seventh-grade students in attendance. During the pep rally, students enjoyed speeches from Stanfill, Choroszy, and Nevada Football Head Coach Ken Wilson and his student-athletes. NFL Superbowl champion and Nevada Football Director of Player Personnel Virgil Green also shared how important higher education was in preparing him for his 10-career in the NFL.

  • Luna, one of the University's mascots, was in attendance at the Clayton College Day pep rally.
  • Three members of the Nevada Women's Basketball team spoke about their journey to college during the Clayton College Day event.
  • Members of the Nevada Wolf Pack cheer team pumped up the crowd at the 11th annual Clayton College Day event.
  • 2022-2023 ASUN President Dionne Stanfill shared the importance of going to college at both the Clayton and Pine Middle School College Day events.
  • Student-athletes (pictured left and middle), NFL Superbowl champion and Nevada Football Director of Player Personnel Virgil Green (pictured right) and Head Coach Ken Wilson (not pictured) presented during the Pine Middle School event.
  • University faculty and leadership from Student Services, Office of Marketing & Communications and Nevada Athletics attended both college day events to pass out T-shirts and encourage students to attend college.
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