Applications to become a Freshman mentor are available.Any Freshmen this year who is interested in becoming a mentor must have a good  attendance, a good discipline  record  and good grades, which means D’s and F’s are not acceptable.

Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office or LGIA,they will be due on  Wednesday , March 16th, to the Counseling  Office.Applications turned in late will not be accepted.Potential Mentors  should have good social skills, as well as being able to follow directions, be a good role model.Students will have to sign a  code of conduct agreement. It will be required that mentors attend certain  events  including the Freshman Walk- Around  which would take place on a Saturday.A Training day will be  during a school day, and the Penn Showcase which would be at night.

By Kevin McNulty

Kevin McNulty teaches English and Mass Media Studies at Penn High School. He advises the Penn News Network and manages the PNN Studio and news room. For more information, navigate your browser to www.massmediastudies.net.