Leanne Gillespie, Mikala, Biondi, Kirstin Wileman, Mike Curtorillo, and Owen Frey represented North Central at the NC PREP Partner Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties’ Financial Reality Fair on March 4, 2026, at St. Marys High School. The team staffed the clothing, cell phone, and financial counseling stations, helping 212 students experience real-world budgeting decisions and build financial literacy skills for future independence.