School’s career day gives students view of opportunities

Potential careers were showcased to students in grades 3-5 at River Eves Elementary as part of the school’s 6th annual Career Day. Students at the Roswell school heard from 24 speakers — from local business owners to parent professionals — on potential careers in science and the arts. The day’s events were built around the district’s goals of having 100 percent of its students college- and career-ready by high school graduation. Linda Patton, school counselor, said the goal is to add direction and purpose to students’ current academic learning, as well as to influence their post-graduation career paths. Among the school’s career day guests were a bank manager, orthodontist, dog trainer, graphic artist, helicopter pilot, pharmacist and short-story writer.