Nearly 1,200 Elementary Students Attend “Walk Into My Future” Event

NORTH MANCHESTER — Nearly 1,200 elementary school students from Wabash and Whitley counties attended Manchester University’s 4th annual “Walk Into My Future” event Friday, Sept. 30.
More than 200 MU students led the visitors through a variety of activities designed to teach them more about college and get them excited about the possibilities of higher education.
During a brief break from activities, the students heard from Manchester University President Dave McFadden, Director of Community Outreach for Parkview Health Curtis Smith, and Wabash County YMCA CEO Clint Kugler.
“I’m going to say, ‘I’ve got what it-‘ and you’ll answer with what?” Kugler asked.
“Takes!” was the reply.
“Right! You all have what it takes to go to college,” he said.
“Walk Into My Future” is part of the Wabash County Promise, which helps give children opportunities to think about and save for their futures. At school registrations throughout the county, children in kindergarten through third grade were invited to open CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Account as part of the Wabash County Promise.
The event took place in MU’s Physical Education and Recreation Center due to rain.