Event brings high school seniors to Corbin Arena to celebrate progress 

Partners for Education at Berea College celebrated approximately 1,330 students from 13 schools across Kentucky for their success and participation in GEAR UP. Berea College President Dr. Lyle D Roelofs congratulated the students on their efforts and encouraged attendees to continue their pursuit of education. “Make plans, work very hard to accomplish them, and when you’re done, you can enjoy your success but look forward to the next level,” he said. GEAR UP Associate Director of Strategy and Programming, Celesta Riffe, said that GEAR UP has made a tremendous impact in the schools in the area.