JAG Winners Showcase Winning Ways
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indiana Development Workforce Development says about 120 high-school students from across the state competed in the 13th annual Jobs for America’s Graduates Career Development Conference. The annual event, which includes 12 categories, allows students to show off their talents and compete for financial prizes.
JAG is a state-based, national non-profit organization that assists high-school students with earning their diplomas.
The DWD says Kelsey Pease, a senior from Clarksville High School, took home the 2021 Outstanding Senior award.
“The JAG program helps students to graduate from high school with a better sense of self, including their capability of setting and achieving career goals,” said DWD Commissioner Fred Payne. “JAG students participating in this year’s event received the recognition that they so rightly deserve.”
The full list of winners is posted below:
Digital Invitation
- 1st: Emily Fryberger, Owen Valley High School
- 2nd: Ariana Watkins, Milan High School
- 3rd: Jahaira Santos Trujillo, McKenzie Center
Chapter Marketing Plan
- 1st: McCutcheon High School
- 2nd: Wabash High School
- 3rd: Paoli High School
Career Presentation
- 1st: Amya Higgins, Michigan City High School
- 2nd: Miranda Garcia, DeKalb High School
- 3rd: Chloe Smith, Cloverdale High School
Entrepreneurship Plan
- 1st: Simon Byers, Jordan Dragoo, Wabash High School
- 2nd: Samuel Mitchell, Eastern Greene High School
- 3rd: David Coons, Hunter Riggins, Cynthia Savage, Monroe Central High School
College Success Program
- 1st: Mason Caudill, Vincennes University
- 2nd: Emily Carrico: Vincennes University
- 3rd: Gretchen McCreary, Vincennes University
Creative Solutions
- 1st: Nathaniel Tennant, Wawasee High School
- 2nd: Brooklyn King, Tell City High School
- 3rd: Nicole Williams, Whiteland High School
Critical Thinking
- 1st: Karissa Drake, Twin Lakes High School
- 2nd: Morgan Walters, Mitchell High School
- 3rd: Lia Burton, Decatur Central High School
Employability Skills
- 1st: Karen Jimenez, Manchester High School
- 2nd: Taylor Harsin, Madison Consolidated High School
- 3rd: Kiera Smith, Cloverdale High School
Financial Literacy
- 1st: Madelyn Garner, Monroe Central High School
- 2nd: Brady Huff, South Dearborn High School
- 3rd: Kaitlyn Hiles, Pendleton Heights High School
Public Speaking
- 1st: Kaesyn Lester, Manchester High School
- 2nd: Eriyana Hart, North Montgomery High School
- 3rd: Fernando Hernandez, Southridge High School
Writing Skills
- 1st: Connor Trout, Manchester High School
- 2nd: Elizabeth Trader, Owen Valley High School
- 3rd: Aaryn Palermo, Princeton Community High School