Desert Hills' Extravaganza: Celebrating Colleges, Careers And Community

Desert Hills' annual Extravaganza, held Thursday, March 10, featured appearances by a wide variety of college recruiters and technical school officials, along with military representatives and community leaders.

The event was deemed a great success, according to Fawn Eaton, Academic and Career Center Director, and the organizer of the event, which drew more than 200 guests to the Gilbert campus, including Gilbert Arts Academy Principal Nan Allen and DHHS student Careasa Hayes, pictured above.

"We're extremely pleased that so many colleges and institutions sent representatives to the event," says Ms. Eaton. "Our goal is to give our students as much information as we can on post-high school opportunities, so that they can make informed decisions about their futures."

Guests at the event included representatives from Arizona State University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, DeVry Institute, Grand Canyon University, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and Everest College.

Also on hand were officials from ITT Technical Institute, The Barbizon School, The American Institute of Dental Assisting, Pima Medical Institute, The Bryman School and Mesa Community College, among other institutions.

DHHS Plans Spring 'Extravaganza' And Career Fair This Thursday

Representatives from colleges and universities across Arizona will meet with high school students on Thursday, March 10, when Desert Hills High School in Gilbert hosts its annual career fair “Extravaganza.”

Military officials and representatives from vocational schools and out-of-state universities will also be appearing at the Extravaganza, which runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 1515 S. Val Vista Drive. Students and parents are invited to attend the fair and explore a wide array of post-high school opportunities.

“This is an excellent chance for students to educate themselves about the possibilities awaiting them after graduation,” says Fawn Eaton, DHHS Academic and Career Center Director. “We’re very excited to help them prepare for this next important stage in their lives.”

An academic services session is scheduled for 6 p.m. detailing changes in graduation requirements for Arizona students. Food and prizes will be offered at the Extravaganza, along with examples of artwork from Desert Hills’ students.

Representatives from Arizona State University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Central Arizona College and Mesa Community College will be appearing, along with officials from the Bryman School, Carrington College and DeVry Institute.
Other institutions slated to appear include Everest College, Grand Canyon University, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Pima Medical Institute, Rio Salado College, ITT Technical Institute, and the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.

Also on the list are Arizona Christian University, the Barbizon School, Brookline College, the American Institute of Dental Assisting and the University of Advancing Technology, among other academies and institutions.

For more information on the Extravaganza, contact the Desert Hills school office at 480-813-1151.