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By Dena Wood
The Times 

P.E.O. Hosts Career Day

Local women discuss their careers and value of education with Waitsburg High girls

 

Marianne Newell

Dr. Carol Clarke (l) organized this year's Career Day with speakers (l to r) Elizabeth Bourcier, Dena Wood, and Rachel Paxton.

A column by Dena Wood

Waitsburg P.E.O. members agree that they've been holding a Career Day at Waitsburg High School every other year "for at least 30 years." On Tues., Nov. 26, I was privileged to attend and participate in this year's event, hosted by P.E.O. president and Waitsburg School Superintendent Dr. Carol Clarke.

Dr. Clarke explained to WHS sophomore and junior girls that P.E.O. celebrates the advancement of women through scholarships, grants and recognition. The purpose of Career Day is to get young ladies thinking about what direction they might be moving toward in the future, and h...



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