Earlier estimate of 12 LEAD students on Verde Campus proves incorrect; only 6 of 24 slots taken on Verde; all 24 taken in Prescott
Classes are underway for the summer bridge program the College calls “LEAD.” This program allows students who might not otherwise choose college to gain free college credit in a College-like learning environment during the summer. The program attracted a final total of 6 students to the Verde campus, all from Mingus Union High School. On the Prescott side, where students are provided free dormitory rooms and food, it attracted 24 students.
Of the 24 students who are living in dorms on the Prescott side of the County, two are from Camp Verde High School and two from Mingus Union High School. According to Dean Blacklaw, there were no nominations from Sedona Red Rock High School for the free academic program.
There were 18 open slots for the program remaining when it began on the Verde Campus.