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ABOUT THIS WORLD OF WORK THING – One day eighth graders will be taking jobs. To help them consider possible careers, Carl Buher, left and Randy Swift visited with several tables of middle schoolers and shared their perspective of life in the adult lane at last Wednesday’s Pizza with Professionals career day. – Photo courtesy of Lori Buher
The library at La Conner High School was buzzing with questions and conversations between 45 8th graders and 18 adults. They gathered together for two hours Jan. 8 to take part in “Pizza with Professionals.”
This first-time event came about through the collaborative efforts of La Conner Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Meissner, Counselor Lori Buher and Susan Macek of the La Conner Rotary. The goal was to provide an opportunity for students in middle school to engage with local representatives from a variety of occupations in a friendly, personable atmosphere.
Teachers prepped students ahead...
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