Westfield State sends Future Owl Flight Tour to Westfield High School

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University admissions staff and students went to Westfield High School on Dec. 17 to hand more than 50 WHS students acceptances to the university on the first leg of its Future Owl Flight Tour.

"The Future Owl Flight Tour is the first event of its kind that we're bringing to several schools in the area. It's a way for us to celebrate accepted students for all of their hard work and getting into the university," said WSU Admissions Marketing CRM Coordinator Kristina Adamyan.

WHS School Counselor Merylina Asselin called it a super day. Asselin said she was contacted by the WSU admission office because they were interested in doing an acceptance event at the school.

"They are looking to get students' acceptances out to them and celebrate their accomplishments. They brought their mascot, treats and a small goodie bag," Asselin said. Mayor Mike McCabe and WHS Principal Charles Jendrysik also got in on the action.

McCabe said he was very happy to be asked to attend. "I believe in the role that four-year colleges and universities play, preparing our folks for better tomorrows. Westfield State University has much to offer at an affordable price. There were about 60 or so students from Westfield High School that are looking to WSU for a brighter future. Go Owls!" said the mayor, himself a WSU alumnus.

Asselin said she was sent a list of 58 students before the Thursday event, but the university is still accepting applications, so she called this the "first wave." She said the students don't have to give their decisions on whether they will attend until universal commitment day on May 1.

"It was great for undergraduates to see the excitement about students getting accepted to college, especially Westfield State University," Asselin said.

"It's always so nice to cooperate with Westfield State on doing these events with the applicants," she added.

"The WSU event at Westfield High School was a great celebration for our accepted students," said WHS Principal Charles Jendrysik. "Over the years we've created a productive and meaningful partnership with Westfield State University. We truly value the collaboration and the opportunities they present to our students. As a Westfield State alumnus, I know all too well the high quality of education that they provide and am excited that so many of our students are interested in continuing their education in the Westfield community at Westfield State."

"It was a great event for the Westfield High students," agreed WSU Director of Admission Michael Mazeika.

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