Franklin County, News, Phil Campbell
 By  Staff Reports Published 
9:38 am Wednesday, November 18, 2015

County seniors apply for college

Belgreen seniors pose for a picture after College Application Week. Almost 100 percent of the Belgreen seniors applied to at least one college during college application week.

Belgreen seniors pose for a picture after College Application Week. Almost 100 percent of the Belgreen seniors applied to at least one college during college application week.

Photos by Nicole Burns and Contributed

The American Council on Education kicked off the American College Application Campaign during the first week of November, and Russellville City Schools and Franklin County Schools were enthusiastic participants.

PCHS senior Harley Voyles fills out a college application.

PCHS senior Harley Voyles fills out a college application.

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Russellville City Schools made it a point to observe the week system wide, including a special college colors dress-up day, to encourage students to begin thinking about college at a young age.

Russellville City Schools made it a point to observe the week system wide, including a special college colors dress-up day, to encourage students to begin thinking about college at a young age.

 

Tharptown High School counselor Rhonette Bailey said all 45 of the school’s seniors have applied for college.

Tharptown High School counselor Rhonette Bailey said all 45 of the school’s seniors have applied for college.

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