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150 Students and chaperones from JAG programs across Missouri attended the National Student Leadership Academy in our Nation’s Capitol. Students were selected among leaders in their local programs to attend this conference and participate in leadership development sessions, team building initiatives, tour monuments and museums and listen to featured speakers throughout the week.
During the Leadership Awards luncheon, Governors from five states joined the JAG students to show their support for the program. Our own Wyatt Huddleston from West Plains was the featured student keynote speaker and Zhenelle Winston from Jennings High School sang the National Anthem.
Competitive events are offered for students to compete against each other in events that help young people prepare for the world of work. Congratulations to Caruthersville students Adrian Rogers for winning 3rd place in the Employability Skills competition, and Alijah Veasley, Marnesha Wiley and Mya Young who earned 2nd place in the PBL Showcase.
JAG-Missouri Board member and founding father Jim Buford was recognized with the first ever JAG Legacy award for his contribution to the JAG organization over the years.
Testimonials
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!
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.
