NCR Peer Leaders Host St. Louis Peer Leaders
The Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. brought together College Summit staff, Peer Leaders, Alumni and friends from across the country for an Alumni Reunion and Celebration. On January 21st, a group of St. Louis, MO Peer Leaders visited College Summit-NCR partner Duval High School in Lanham, MD.

The Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. brought together College Summit staff, Peer Leaders, Alumni and friends from across the country for an Alumni Reunion and Celebration. On January 21st, a group of St. Louis, MO Peer Leaders visited College Summit-NCR partner Duval High School in Lanham, MD.

For many, this was the first time they had left the St. Louis area. The Duval High School Peer Leaders and College Summit staff welcomed the visitors with food and fun activities. The students spoke about their college and post-secondary aspirations, while also speaking about some of their fears and challenges. The group of visiting students also included underclassmen, and even some middle school students; it was an inspiration to all to see these younger "prospective" Peer Leaders discuss their future plans. The students also discussed how their voices could be heard at the local, state and national levels, including writing to their Congress person about issues affecting them and their communities.

After the work was done, the students shared how life is different in the Midwest versus the Northeast. Ultimately, it was a great opportunity to see young students discussing their futures and networking.