GEAR UP leaves lasting legacy in Pineville

GEAR UP leaves lasting legacy in Pineville

By Rian Johnson Parterns for Rural Impact When Pineville students look back on their high school years, many don’t just remember classes and tests — they remember the people who stood beside them, encouraged them, and made success feel possible. For more than a decade, that steady presence came from GEAR UP, a program that turned “just getting by” into a culture of achievement and pride. In 2018, Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) GEAR UP (Gainin…