Access Celebrates 4th Annual Senior Send-Off

One of our favorite traditions of the year, the Annual Senior Send-Off, brought together 25 of our graduating high school seniors and their families at the Il Monastero Center on the campus of Saint Louis University. The event marked the official close of our A2C (Access to College) program, serving as both a tribute to our seniors’ hard work and growth and a celebration of their college acceptances.

The morning was filled with food, fun, and festivities as guests enjoyed brunch, a DJ, and a photo booth (click here to see pictures) to capture the special moments. Each student received an Access-branded duffel bag filled with essentials, including a water bottle, laundry bag, snacks, school supplies, and our College Enrollment Survival Guide. They also received an Amazon e-gift card after the event and each family took home a ‘Proud Access Parent’ Access tumbler.

Access seniors achieved outstanding results again this year, gaining acceptance to 34 colleges and universities nationwide. Equally as exciting, seven members of this year’s graduating class completed the requirements for the My Missouri (MyMO) Scholarship, giving them an opportunity to earn up to $10,000 each from the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation if they attend an eligible in-state school.

To celebrate these accomplishments, the College & Career team created a nostalgic slideshow showcasing each graduating student and highlighting the college they plan to attend this fall.

We are so proud of the Class of 2025 and were thrilled to come together with students and families to celebrate their journey. Congratulations once again to our rising collegians!