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Low Percentage Continue According to statistics from the State Department of Education. Rappahannock's school system last year had the second lowest percentage in the state of graduates continuing education, with only 25.7 per cent of the 1980 graduating class attending college. By comparison, neighboring systems sent from .15.6 per cent in Orange to 59.2 per cent in Warren. The school board here has repeatedly expressed concern over the low percentage of RCHS's graduates going on to higher education.
Asked how he plans to address this problem. Estabrook replied that “I’m not sure it is a problem." He stressed the importance of youngsters learning what options they have after graduation. Students, particularly those who are more academically oriented, need to explore career opportunities and should be encouraged to utilize their potential. Estabrook indicated. At the same time, they should be informed of the heartaches involved with some of the more prestigious professions, he said, noting the high rate of alcoholism among doctors and lawyers.
“We must present students with meaningful choices but I believe they should opt for being happy. It’s perfectly acceptable for an extremely bright person to choose to be a cabdriver if that’s what makes them happy." Estabrook said.
Options after graduation should be sorted out with family, guidance staff and various people the student trusts. according to Estabrook. If school per
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