JAG-Missouri is thrilled to have middle school and junior high students participate in event competitions and meet students from JAG programs from across the southwest region during its first-ever Middle School Showcase. Students highlighted the skills learned in the JAG classroom and created opportunities to expand their future.
The Middle School Showcase had seven competitions: two pre-events and five in-person events. Hosted by Aurora, participating schools included Aurora, Crane, Fair Play and Purdy. Each school brought 9-10 competitors.
T-shirt Design
1st Place – Fair Play
2nd Place – Crane
3rd Place – Aurora
Chapter Commercial
1st place – Crane
Prepared Speaking
1st Place – Purdy – Chloe Prock
2nd Place – Crane – Elizabeth Hudson
3rd Place – Aurora – Lavell Brigham
Career Preparation
1st Place – Crane – Kayce McKnight
2nd Place – Aurora – Serra Gallion
3rd Place – Purdy – Kenzi Postlewait
Financial Literacy
1st Place – Aurora – Riley Dill
2nd Place – Purdy – Dalton Stanford
3d Place – Fair Play – Allie Foster
Knowledge Bowl
1st Place – Aurora – Rayden Kay, Creed Kloss, Zac Brown
2nd Place – Purdy – Dalton Redshaw, Dillan Lopez, Zuly Villa, Meleny Hernandez
3rd Place- Crane – Mallory Vaught, Adelaide Cox, Harper Willard
Creative Decision Making
1st Place – Aurora – Jaxton Lee, Joselyn Tellez-Tinajero, Braden Marshall
2nd Place – Crane – Addyson Custer, Jaxon Clark, Kennedy Hill
3rd Place – Purdy – Connor Holloway, Camila Robles, Valentina Salas
We’d like to give a special thank you to our judges, specialists and other volunteers for assisting with this event.
Judges
Shelly Jones, Marshfield JAG Specialist
Kristin Eidson, Camdenton Horizons JAG Specialist
Scott Lang, Substitute for Aurora Schools
Ian Margreiter, Aurora Junior High Teacher
LaDonna Huff, Aurora Junior High Teacher
Kristy Sivils, Aurora High School and Junior High Teacher
Michelle Yocom, Aurora High School and Junior High Teacher
Julia Edwards, Aurora Junior High Teacher
Nicol Barr, Aurora High School and Junior High Instructional Coach
Career Association officers, members, and chaperones who assisted with the events:
Aurora – Seth Shoemaker, Sadie Spooner, Jasmine Buchholz, Castle Spieker, Owen Gibson
Crane – Hunter Cleveland, Cali Erickson, Melody Mullins
Fair Play – Lexi Fransca
Purdy – Grace Logan
Camdenton Horizons – Kayli Huckabee, Janeth Garcia, Aiden Wisely
Testimonials
I felt hopeless because no matter what I did, I thought the future I wanted was too far out of reach. I wasn’t smart enough or rich enough to live the life I wanted. Because of this, at the age of 15, I exploded. Everything parents pray their child isn’t doing, I was, or I was trying to. In the midst of this self destruction, the greatest opportunity came up and shook my hand. I went from dropping out to picking up my cap and gown. JAG didn’t save my life, it taught me how to save my own.
JAG has been a life changer.
JAG pushes us out of our comfort zone. It has truly helped me find my voice. I have learned how to voice my opinions the right way – when to speak and when to listen. Without JAG I have no doubt I would still be living my old life. I wish I could have found my voice sooner, but the important thing now is: I have found it, and I will never let it go.
Before I joined JAG, I was lost. JAG provided assistance in pinpointing a career and making steps in order to pursue it. My JAG Specialist motivated me to make connections and to continue my education in the emergency response industry. JAG has changed my life!
