Here’s the press release:
Young people who do not complete high school face many more problems later in life than do those who graduate. While national leaders have demanded that schools, communities, and families make a major effort to retain students, the dropout rate remains high. But at Erwin High School, the Guidance Counselors have “dropped” the drop out rate in half, in less than a year.
In the 2008 – 2009 school year, Erwin High School had 109 students drop out of school.
In the 2009 – 2010 school year, Erwin High School only had 56 students drop out.
The Buncombe County Republican Party would like to recognize Guidance Counselors Donna Pate, Carl Firley, Amy Longstreth, Laura McReary and Secretary Krista Ducket for their dedication and determination in keeping students in school.
Way to go Erwin!
Patrick Bohanon
BCGOP Student / Teacher Scholarship Committee Chairman