Governor Heineman will help Horizon eighth graders KnowHow2GO to college

(LINCOLN, Nebraska, October 4, 2007) – Governor Dave Heineman will visit Horizon Middle School in Kearney Tuesday, October 9 from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. to talk to eighth graders about career opportunities in Nebraska and the importance of going to college. His presentation is part of a "pep rally" based on the KnowHow2GO college-access campaign.

KnowHow2GO is a national campaign that promotes four steps 8th - 10th graders need to follow to make college a reality. EducationQuest Foundation is coordinating the campaign in Nebraska and has conducted KnowHow2GO pep rally events at schools across the state.

During the event, students will learn about the following steps in a fun, interactive way:

1. Be a pain - in a good way. Ask an adult to help guide you to college and keep asking until you find someone who will.
2. Push yourself. Take rigorous coursework in high school and get involved in extracurricular activities.
3. Find the right fit. Discover colleges that match your career interests and skills.
4. Put your hands on some cash. Apply for scholarships and financial aid.

Others involved in the event are Miss Nebraska Ashley Bauer; Kip Peterson , Horizon Middle School Principal; Chris Mroczek, Kearney High School Counselor; Mike Pelster, University of Nebraska-Kearney Admissions Counselor; Melinda Hogeland, College Planning Specialist at EducationQuest Foundation; and David Duzik, College Planning Specialist at EducationQuest.

EducationQuest will also conduct KnowHow2GO pep rally events at Ogallala High School on October 9; Lewis and Clark Middle School in Omaha on October 19; and North Star High School in Lincoln on November 14. A previous event was held at Falls City High School.

Students can learn more about the KnowHow2GO steps by visiting www.KnowHow2GONebraska.org.

EducationQuest Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Headquartered in Lincoln, EducationQuest provides free college planning services; funds need-based scholarship programs; provides grants that help high schools increase their college-going rate; and provides outreach services for statewide community agencies. For more information, call 800.303.3745 or visit www.EducationQuest.org.