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Joseph Landavaso - An ETS Success Story
Joseph Landavaso joined Educational Talent Search just for his senior year. He was a quick study and made good use of the information he gained from Ricardo Hernandez, his ETS Counselor. He learned how to write scholarship letters, and won a scholarship for college. He balanced studies, work, athletics, and applying for college his senior year. Now he's starting his college career at Yavapai College this fall 2009.
A Student and an Athlete
Joseph Landavaso graduated from Camp Verde High School in May 2009. As one of our newest graduates, we decided to ask some questions about his experiences in high school and his thoughts about college.
Q: What’s the best part of your senior year?
A: Wrestling, soccer, and graduation.
Q: What’s the hardest part of senior year?
A: Trying to figure out how to go to college, and having a job, and going to school.
Q: Why did you decide to go to college?
A: I always wanted to, and to get a good job, I wanted to have a variety of jobs. Social experience.
Q: Were you successful in the financial aid process?
Y: Yes. I got a scholarship.
Q: What do you think would be different in college?
A: More independence, doing things on my own. Also, worry about bills, work.
Q: What do you hope to do after college?
A: Get a job in environmental science or in nursing.
Q: What advice do you have for this year’s students?
A: Definitely get in to ETS and do all the work you’re supposed to. Take advantage of ETS.
Joseph is attending Yavapai College now, beginning in the fall of 2009. Congratulations Joseph!
ETS Scholarship 2009 Winners!
Congratulations to the following former ETS students who won the ETS scholarship as seniors and are currently using their award at Yavapai College. They each won $500 for the school year.
Yvonne Gaither, who graduated from Bradshaw Mt. High School
Candace Gorski, who graduated from Yavapai County High School
Veronica Hernandez, who graduated from Bradshaw Mt. High School
Austin Hudson, who graduated from Camp Verde High School
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