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Western Kentucky University

1985

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A Study Of Initial Educational & Occupational Activities Of Oldham County High School Seniors For The Years 1979-1983, W. Blake Haselton Aug 1985

A Study Of Initial Educational & Occupational Activities Of Oldham County High School Seniors For The Years 1979-1983, W. Blake Haselton

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A follow-up study of five Senior Classes of Oldham County High School (Kentucky) was conducted to determine students' initial status six months after graduation. Study findings based on survey responses from slightly aver 83 % of the 2,025 students listed as seniors in the spring semester for the years 1979-1983 included the following: It was found that 58% of the respondents entered educational activities, 36% entered the work force and 6% were unemployed. Eighty-five percent of all graduates entering college did so at an in-state, state supported institution. Results further indicated that 25% of all graduates attended either the University …