PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Zina McGowan-Thomas, Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193

SOUTHERN MARYLAND COLLEGE FAIR SCHEDULED

LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools, in collaboration with Calvert County Public Schools, St. Mary’s Ryken High School, the College of Southern Maryland, and the St. Mary’s County Library System, will host the Southern Maryland College Fair on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at the Hollywood Volunteer Firehouse. The first session is 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and the second session is 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Approximately 100 colleges and universities will be represented.  Learn what these institutions offer, their requirements for admission, their location, and their costs. 

College and university officials will be on hand to answer any and all questions from students, parents, and guardians concerning their schools.  All college-bound students in the tri-county area, as well as those considering college, are encouraged to attend this event along with parents or guardians.  Admission is free and more information is available from all high school counselors in St. Mary’s County and Calvert County, or by contacting the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Department of Student Services & Academic Support at 301-475-5511, ext. 150.

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