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Wyandanch High School's Jamie Ward turns award into road trip for students' futures

Jamie Ward, guidance counselor at Wyandanch High School

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Jamie Ward has spent 11 years counseling Wyandanch High School students, advocating for them to be exposed early on to the benefits of higher education.

After years of bringing high school and middle school students to visit local college campuses, requiring them to practice submitting college applications and attend orientations, she was recognized for her efforts — and was determined to...

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