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07-29-09
BECOMING WORK READY--From Left--Mayo Flynt, AT&T state president, students LaVonta Vann and Shamia Leverette, and Scherry Gilliland, Junior Achievement president & CEO, discuss the AT&T / Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day at AT&T in Landmark Center. Gilliland said that showing students how education and training translate to success on the job helps students to "become work ready." The Junior Achievement Job Shadow Initiative is an effort to encourage students to stay in school. AT&T is the largest-ever corporate job shadow collaboration with Junior Achievement Worldwide. Students are from the Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi.
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05-29-2009
Junior Achievement Doubles Program Numbers
for the 2008-09 Academic Year
Junior Achievement provides quality, experienced-based economic education for Mississippi youth and hope for a brighter economic future for Mississippi. Utilizing business professionals as mentors and classroom volunteers, Junior Achievement of Mississippi’s program staff doubled program numbers in just one year!
In the 2008-09 academic year, preliminary reports show approximately 10,135 Mississippi students in grades K-12 received Junior Achievement’s economic programs in the classroom, compared to 5,123 students reached in the 2007-08 academic year.
For additional information about how you can make a financial contribution to Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. or to sign up to volunteer for the Fall 2009 school semester as a classroom volunteer, call 601-948-3997 or visit www.mississippi.ja.org.
JA Programs at a Glance:
Elementary School - JA's elementary grades programs are the foundation of its K-12 curricula. Six sequential themes, each with hands-on activities, work to change students' lives by helping them understand business and economics.
Middle Grades - JA's middle grades programs for students in grades 6-8 include economics and business curricula. The dynamic interaction between the volunteer and the students promotes active learning and brings theory to life.
High School - JA's high school programs for students in grades 9-12 include economic and business curricula and an after-school student-led enterprise.
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05-11-2009
Twentieth Annual Mississippi Business Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremonies Monday, May 11
JACKSON – Junior Achievement of Mississippi and presenting sponsor The Clarion-Ledger are proud to announce the 2009 Laureates for the Twentieth Annual Mississippi Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.
Five distinguished individuals from Mississippi will join seventy-eight laureates as members of the Mississippi Business Hall of Fame. James A. Coggin, Retired President and Chief Administrative Officer of Saks Incorporated; Liza C. Looser, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Cirlot Agency, Inc.; Rick Looser, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Cirlot Agency, Inc.; Clara T. Reed, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mid-Delta Home Health and Hospice; and Harry M. Walker, President – Jackson Metro of Trustmark National Bank will be inducted in the Twentieth Annual Mississippi Business Hall of Fame.
The Mississippi Business Hall of Fame was established in 1989 by Junior Achievement of Mississippi to honor outstanding Mississippi business leaders, past and present, for their significant contributions to the growth and development of business in the state. It is also intended to promote a better understanding of the American business system and how it relates to our national prosperity and freedoms.
Sponsorship of the 2009 Mississippi Business Hall of Fame enables Junior Achievement of Mississippi to present the prestigious event each spring. Serving as platinum sponsor for this year’s event is AT&T. Gold sponsors for the event include: BancorpSouth, Baptist Health Systems, BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, Community Bank, Horne CPAs and Business Advisors, Mid-Delta Home Health and Hospice, Mississippi Business Journal, St. Dominic Health Services, Tellus Operating Systems, and Trustmark National Bank.
The Twentieth Annual Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies will be held Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Jackson. Benefactor and Patron level table sponsorships and individual tickets can be purchased through the Junior Achievement office by calling 601-948-3997.
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05-09-2009
Junior Achievement’s Razzlin’ Dazzlin’ May Day Car Giveaway
Scheduled for Saturday, May 9
JACKSON, MS – Tickets are still available for the 2009 Junior Achievement Razzlin' Dazzlin' May Day Car Giveaway! On Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Gray-Daniels Ford in Brandon, Mississippi one lucky person will drive away in the vehicle of his or her dreams! The grand prize winner will choose one vehicle out of the twelve from the Gray-Daniels Auto Family.
Tickets are $100 each and are on sale at all Gray-Daniels Auto Family locations, online at www.mississippi.ja.org, Toll Free at 1-877-628-6963, in person at any Gray-Daniels dealership, or from members of the Board of Directors and Staff of Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc.
Only twelve hundred tickets will be sold, and ticket holders do not have to be present to win. The drawing will be supervised by BKD. Official rules are located at www.mississippi.ja.org.
Grand prize is the winner's choice of one of the following: 2009 Ford Mustang GT Coupe, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Nissan 350Z Coupe, 2009 Toyota Avalon, 2009 Nissan Maxima, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, 2009 Nissan Titan, 2009 Ford F150 Super Crew 4X2, 2009 Nissan Murano, 2009 Toyota Highlander, 2009 Lincoln MKX, and a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Other fantastic prizes will be given away including a One-Night Stay with Deluxe Accommodations including Sunday Brunch for two at the Peabody Hotel, a Three-night Complimentary Beach Vacation from ResortQuest, matching Men’s and Ladies’ WITTNAUER watches, and a Three-day/Two-night stay at the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel in Tunica with dinner for two at Jack Binion’s Steakhouse.
Razzlin’ Dazzlin’ May Day Car Giveaway sponsors are Gray-Daniels Auto Family, Comcast Spotlight, ClearChannel Radio Stations Q105, Miss 103, Z106, and Hallelujah 95.5, and Lamar Outdoor Advertising. Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID Number: 64-0413021. All proceeds of the Razzlin’ Dazzlin’ May Day Car Giveaway go directly Junior Achievement of Mississippi.
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Jackson, MS March 5, 2009 - In an effort to promote mentoring and volunteerism by Mississippi high school students, Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. (JA) have announced the launch of the first-ever JA Leadership Program and JA in a Day initiative that will match 100 JPS high school students with more than 2,500 JPS elementary students as mentors during the Spring 2009 semester.
The statewide initiative will begin Friday, March 13 at Sykes Elementary in Jackson, Mississippi, where students from Wingfield High School, who are participating in the JA Leadership Program, will teach the Junior Achievement “JA in a Day” curriculum.
“The JA Leadership Program is designed to build leadership skills in high school seniors through Junior Achievement volunteer efforts,” says Lisa Breazeale, Director of Programs for Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. “This is a new program for Junior Achievement and has been well received by seven of the JPS High Schools: Wingfield, Lanier, Provine, Murrah, Bailey, Callaway, and Jim Hill.”
JPS high school students participating in the JA Leadership Program are all seniors enrolled in the Advanced Seminar Class. A total of 100 high school students will teach the JA programs to elementary students in their feeder pattern elementary school.
Dr. Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr., superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, is delighted that that students at both Wingfield High School and Sykes Elementary will reap benefits from this exceptional day. “Our elementary students respond to teens and their fresh energy in a special way. I think the high school students will be surprised at the influence they will have and the impact they can exert on these younger ones. It will be a good day for everyone involved,” Edwards stated.
Their teachers choose JA Leadership Program students based on multiple academic qualifications. The Leadership Program students plan to major in education, banking, finance, and business upon entering college.
“No matter what career they ultimately choose, the JA Leadership Program experience helps high school seniors take part in exercising their growing leadership skills, by taking them into the elementary classrooms and allowing them to teach the JA in a Day program materials. This leadership experience is essential in developing future leaders for the city of Jackson, the State of Mississippi, and ultimately for our country,” said Scherry Gilliland, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Mississippi.
Each JA Leadership Program student receives JA training sessions to teach the JA Elementary Programs. The student will then deliver five sessions to their assigned elementary classroom through JA in a Day. The JA in a Day is different from other JA programs in that the entire elementary program, usually covered over a five-week time frame, is covered in the course of one school day. At the end of the school day, the elementary students will have completed all five JA activities and will earn their JA program certificate.
JA in a Day classes can be conducted at any elementary grade level, Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Six JPS elementary schools and five JPS high schools are participating in the Spring 2009 JA in a Day. Four JPS elementary schools will feature JA in a Day in every classroom from Kindergarten through fifth grade including: Sykes, Isabel, Pecan Park, and John Hopkins. A schedule of the programs is listed below:
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Elementary School |
# of Programs |
High School |
Date |
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Sykes |
18 |
Wingfield |
Friday March 13 |
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Smith |
7 |
Lanier |
Monday March 23 |
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Isable |
18 |
Jim Hill |
Monday March 30 |
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Boyd Elementary |
9 |
Bailey |
Wednesday April 8 |
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Pecan Park |
24 |
Provine |
Thursday April 9 |
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John Hopkins |
24 |
Callaway |
Friday April 17 |
Through the JA Leadership Program and JA in a Day, Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. is able to teach more programs in more JPS schools thus reaching more Mississippi students with a message of personal finance literacy.
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02-20-2009
Junior Achievement’s Largest Annual Fundraiser
Expected to Draw More Than 800 Bowlers
JACKSON, MS – The 2009 Junior Achievement Hollywood Bowl-A-Vard is underway and is expected to draw over 800 bowlers from the Jackson Metro area. “Our annual bowling event is the single largest fundraising event for Junior Achievement. For this year’s event we anticipate a twenty-five percent increase in bowler participation from the 2008 event,” said Jenny Tate, Director of Development for Junior Achievement.
Twenty-six Jackson area companies are participating in the 2009 Hollywood Bowl-A-Vard January 23-25 and January 31-February 1 at Fannin Lanes in Brandon. Presenting sponsor for the event is Eaton Corporation Aerospace Business. Gold sponsors include: AT&T, BancorpSouth, Community Bank, DuPont, Horne LLP, St. Dominic Health Services, and Tellus Operating Group. Silver sponsors include: BKD LLP, BankPlus, KPMG, Parkway Properties, and Trustmark.
“The support of businesses in the Jackson Metro area enables us to present special events like the 2009 Hollywood Bowl-A-Vard to raise money and awareness for Junior Achievement of Mississippi,” said Scherry Gilliland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement. “The generosity of our donors and business partners has resulted in our being able to provide Mississippi’s students our economic education material through business role models in schools in Hinds, Rankin and Madison counties.”
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11-19-2008
Jackson, MS November 19, 2008 — In an effort to encourage American high school students to stay in school and to increase their competitiveness with counterparts from other countries, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Junior Achievement today announced the launch of a multimillion dollar, multiyear job shadow initiative that will match 100,000 students with more than 50,000 AT&T employees to help strengthen student success and workforce readiness.
The nationwide five-year, $5.5 million program will launch this fall in 63 locations, including Jackson, Mississippi, where students from Jim Hill High School will join forces with AT&T employees. With 1.2 million American students dropping out of high school every year, initiatives such as the AT&T/JA Worldwide Job Shadow teach students about careers and help them see firsthand the educational background and skills they will need to succeed on the job.
“One of the best ways we can help our young people succeed in high school is to ensure that they see the connection between what they learn in school and what’s required in the workplace,” said AT&T Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Randall Stephenson. “Across our company, the people of AT&T are proud to join forces with Junior Achievement to help students make that connection and go on to build great careers.”
“AT&T’s investment of time in these students underscores our commitment to education throughout the state,” said Mayo Flynt, President – AT&T Mississippi. “Knowledge about jobs and requisite skills helps keep our students on the bus.”
The AT&T/JA Worldwide Job Shadow is committing 400,000 employee volunteer hours to reach 100,000 students in grades 9-12. The program will bring students into the world of business through classroom instruction followed by on-site mentoring in which students get to interact with a wide range of AT&T employees including technical and customer service representatives, product and service managers, and marketing and advertising executives.
“No matter what career they ultimately choose, the JA Job Shadow experience helps kids become ‘work ready’ by taking them into the workplace and showing them how education and training translate to success on the job,” said Scherry Gilliland, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Mississippi. “Seventy-nine percent of students participating in job shadowing report that the program increased their desire to stay in school, so this is clearly a proven way to improve high school success.”
Through the job shadow opportunity, Gilliland added, students experience some of the interpersonal nuances of the workplace that are difficult to grasp in a classroom setting, such as the importance of negotiation, teamwork, cooperation with others, decision making and problem solving. Following participation in the initiative, students will be able to identify and demonstrate the work-readiness skills needed to research, get and keep a job — as well as develop personal strategies to achieve lifelong learning pursuits and career opportunities.
The job shadow initiative is part of the recently announced AT&T Aspire program, one of the largest-ever corporate commitments to high school retention and workforce readiness. The initiative is designed to support proven approaches to promoting educational success, from the classroom to the workplace.
Through the Aspire initiative, AT&T has committed $100 million (over four years, 2008-2011) to a range of efforts that includes:
- Grants to schools and nonprofit organizations that are focused on helping students graduate from high school and become better prepared for college and/or the workforce.
- The underwriting of national research that will explore the perspectives and best practices of practitioners (teachers, principals, superintendents, school counselors and school board members) on the high school dropout issue.
- Support for 100 state and community dropout prevention summits, organized by America’s Promise Alliance to engage education experts and community leaders around the crisis and ways to address it.
Two of the major unions representing AT&T employees, the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, are supporting the job shadow initiative.
Junior Achievement is a recognized leader in job shadowing and a key member of the National Job Shadow Coalition, which also includes AT&T, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Labor and America’s Promise Alliance. The AT&T program is the largest-ever corporate job shadow collaboration Junior Achievement has undertaken.
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10-27-2008
Junior Achievement Receives Grant from
Microsoft Corporation
JACKSON, MS – Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. has recently been selected by the Microsoft Corporation to receive a software grant valued at $4,886.00.
Microsoft and its employees have long recognized the importance of being engaged in supporting communities around the world. The Microsoft Unlimited Potential – Community Technology Skills program focuses on improving IT skills for underserved individuals and communities through community technology centers or telecenters. By offering grants of cash, software, and curriculum Microsoft partners to create social and economic opportunities that can change peoples lives and transform communities. For more information about Microsoft and its investments in communities around the world, visit www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential.
“We are so excited to receive this wonderful grant from Microsoft! Contributions and grants received by Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. allow us to provide our premier economic education material to students in schools across Mississippi,” said Scherry Gilliland, President and CEO of Junior Achievement. “Through Junior Achievement’s programs, thousands of young people across the state of Mississippi better understand the value of and need for a high school education.”
Junior Achievement provides quality, experienced-based economic education for Mississippi youth and hope for a brighter economic future for Mississippi. Utilizing business professionals as mentors and classroom volunteers, Junior Achievement will reach over 10,000 students in the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information about how you can make a financial contribution to Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. or to sign up to volunteer for the spring 2009 school semester as a business volunteer, call 601-948-3997 or visit www.mississippi.ja.org.
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10-22-2008
Junior Achievement President and CEO Volunteers at Watkins Elementary
JACKSON, MS – Watkins Elementary first grade Teacher of the Year, Marilyn Minter, and Dr. Michelle King, Principal of Watkins Elementary, welcome Junior Achievement volunteer Scherry Gilliland to Minter’s first grade class on October 22. Gilliland, who is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement of Mississippi, is teaching her first class using Junior Achievement’s premier program material.
“Marilyn Minter taught my 33-year-old son in fourth grade in Brandon. I wondered if this could possibly be the same Marilyn Minter,” Gilliland said. “When I emailed her to set up a time to volunteer, she responded that she indeed is the same Marilyn Minter. What a fabulous reunion we had as we shared photos and tales of children and grandchildren, and as she introduced me to the outstanding teachers and administration at Watkins!”
Gilliland will teach five Junior Achievement classes to Mrs. Minter’s 22 first graders over the next five weeks. Junior Achievement provides quality economic and personal finance education to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. “I wish every child in school could have Junior Achievement,” says Minter. “They come alive as they participate in this interactive learning opportunity.”
The purpose of Junior Achievement is to impact the quality of young people’s lives by educating and inspiring them to value free enterprise, to understand business and economics, and to be better prepared for the workforce. Our programs impact elementary, middle, and high school students across Mississippi. Contact Junior Achievement of Mississippi at 601-948-3997 to volunteer and/or help fund classes in your area or visit our website at www.mississippi.ja.org.
ABOVE L2R: Marilyn Minter, Watkins Elementary first grade Teacher of the Year; Scherry Gilliland,
Junior Achievement President and CEO; Dr. Michelle King, Watkins Elementary Principal
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08-22-2008
Junior Achievement and the Mississippi Department
of Education are ‘ON THE BUS’
JACKSON, MS – Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. and the Mississippi Department of Education are happy to announce a partnership to promote Mississippi’s ‘On the Bus’ campaign.
Mississippi State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Hank Bounds, recently met with Scherry Gilliland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement to discuss the ‘On the Bus’ campaign. Bounds and Gilliland have also filmed a commercial that highlights Junior Achievement’s role in public education, dropout prevention, and the ‘On the Bus’ campaign. “I am honored to work with Dr. Bounds and very excited about our partnership. Nearly one in four Mississippi youth will drop out of high school; the goal of Junior Achievement and of this campaign is to lower that number and help more students succeed in secondary education,” said Gilliland.
The purpose of Junior Achievement is to impact the quality of young people’s lives by educating and inspiring them to value free enterprise, to understand business and economics, and to be better prepared for the workforce. Our programs impact elementary, middle, and high school students across Mississippi. For additional information about how you can make a financial contribution or to sign up to volunteer, visit our website at www.mississippi.ja.org. For more information about the ‘On the Bus’ campaign, visit www.onthebus.ms.
BELOW: Scherry Gilliland, Junior Achievement President and CEO and Dr. Hank Bounds, State Superintendent of Education, take a break during filming for an ‘On the Bus’/Junior Achievement commercial.
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07-17-2008
Junior Achievement Receives Contribution from NEW Customer Service Company
TUPELO – Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. is proud to accept a $500 check for the 2008-2009 academic year programs from the NEW Charitable Foundation.
Contributions to Junior Achievement in the Lee County area go directly to fund economic literacy programs in Tupelo Middle, Mooreville High, and Saltillo High Schools. The purpose of Junior Achievement is to impact the quality of young people’s lives by educating and inspiring them to value free enterprise, to understand business and economics, and to be better prepared for the workforce. Junior Achievement’s programs impact elementary, middle, and high school students across Mississippi. “Over 30 economic literacy classes are taught per year in Lee County Schools, because of generous contributions from local businesses like the NEW Charitable Foundation.” said Jamie Kennedy, Junior Achievement board member.
The NEW Charitable Foundation manages all charitable donations from NEW Customer Service Company in Tupelo, Mississippi. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, the Tupelo NEW Customer Service Company’s Customer Care center serves a third party administrator contract with DirecTV customer service assistance; they employ close to 500 customer service representatives in their Tupelo, Mississippi location.
For additional information about how you can make a financial contribution to Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. or to sign up to volunteer for the 2008-2009 academic year, contact Jenny Tate at jenny@ja-mississippi.org or 601-948-3997.
BELOW: Jamie Kennedy, Junior Achievement board member accepts contribution from
Mike Workman, Director of Operations for NEW Customer Service Company
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07-07-2008
Junior Achievement and Papa John’s Announce Partnership
JACKSON, MS – Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. and Papa John’s franchise Papa South LLC are happy to announce a partnership to raise funds and awareness for Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc.
Papa South LLC owner and operator, Charles Breunig, has partnered with Junior Achievement in an online coupon offer. Customers select from two Junior Achievement coupons when ordering online from Papa John’s in the Jackson Metro area. For every online order, Papa John’s donates two dollars to Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. “I am extremely excited about our partnership with Junior Achievement. The entrepreneurial spirit is what brought me to Papa John’s and Jackson, Mississippi twelve years ago, and that same spirit is what makes Junior Achievement have such a great impact on our young kids,” said Breunig.
Papa South LLC operates five Papa John’s restaurants across the Jackson Metro area. Locations include: Flowood Plaza, Maywood Mart, Hwy 51 North (Ridgeland/Madison), West Government Street (Brandon), and McDowell Road. Order online, select a Junior Achievement coupon order, and two dollars will be automatically donated to Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc.
The purpose of Junior Achievement is to impact the quality of young people’s lives by educating and inspiring them to value free enterprise, to understand business and economics, and to be better prepared for the workforce. Our programs impact elementary, middle, and high school students across Mississippi. For additional information about how you can make a financial contribution or to sign up to volunteer, contact Jenny Tate at jenny@ja-mississippi.org or 601-948-3997.
BELOW: Charles Breunig - Papa South LLC, Owner and Operator and Jenny Tate - Director of Development for JA
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06-12-2008
Junior Acheivement Announces New Board Members
JACKSON, MS – Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. is proud to announce two new members to the 2008-2009 Board of Directors.
Noel Daniels, Vice President of Gray-Daniels Auto Family (Brandon, MS), has been named as a Junior Achievement board member, effective June 10, 2008. Daniels is actively involved in numerous community and business organizations throughout the metro area. “It is a pleasure to have Noel join our Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. We look forward to the contributions he will bring to our organization and that will positively affect the entire metro area for years to come,” said Scherry Gilliland, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement of Mississippi.
Sean Suggs, Director of Product Quality Assurance at Nissan North America (Canton, MS), has been named as a Junior Achievement board member, effective June 10, 2008. Suggs has been actively involved with Junior Achievement in the past and is a seven-year veteran Junior Achievement classroom volunteer. “We are excited to have Sean join our Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. We look forward to the new ideas and contributions he will bring to our organization,” said Scherry Gilliland, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement of Mississippi.
Pictured Left to Right: Scherry Gilliland, Sister Mary Dorothea Sondgeroth, Noel Daniels, Sean Suggs, and David Barrentine
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06-10-2008
Junior Achievement Recognizes Outstanding Educators and Volunteers
JACKSON, MS - Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. is proud to recognize outstanding educators and volunteers from across the state of Mississippi for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Educator of the Year awards are presented in four distinct categories: Administrator, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. Volunteer of the Year awards are presented by region: Northeast Mississippi, Metro Jackson, Hattiesburg Area, and Gulf Coast. “The awards go to educators and volunteers who have gone above and beyond in the classroom to implement and teach Junior Achievement financial literacy programs,” said Scherry Gilliland, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement of Mississippi.
This year's recipients are:
* Administrator of the Year – Rose Tournillon from Gaston Point Elementary School in Gulfport. Tournillon is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), National Certified Counselors (NCC), and National Certified School Counselors (NCSC). She has been an integral part of Junior Achievement on the Gulf Coast and coordinates all teachers and volunteers for Gaston Point Elementary School.
* Elementary Educator of the Year – Allyson Puckett from W.L. Smith Elementary School in Hattiesburg. “Puckett’s enthusiasm for learning has helped hundreds of students become academic successes in elementary school," said Denise Weeks, Hattiesburg Area Representative for Junior Achievement of Mississippi. In May, Puckett completed her sixth year as a fifth grade teacher.
* Middle School Educator of the Year – Cynthia Andrews from Michel Seventh Grade School in Biloxi, MS. Andrews is a seventh grade Career Discovery Teacher at Michel and is a large part of Junior Achievement’s middle grades programs on the Gulf Coast.
* High School Educator of the Year – Eliza Westerfield from Jim Hill High School in Jackson. Westerfield was one of the first teachers to pilot the high school program in Jackson in the early 1980s and has had it in her classes ever since. This is her second Educator of the Year award recognition from Junior Achievement.
* Northeast Mississippi Volunteer of the Year – Amber Bright Clemons from Tupelo. She currently serves as chair of the Junior Achievement Advisory Board in Tupelo and has contributed countless hours to Junior Achievement of Mississippi. Clemons is an employee of Comcast.
* Jackson Metro Volunteer of the Year – Scott Parrish of Jackson. Parrish served as chair of the 2008 Junior Achievement Golf Tournament Committee and is involved in various volunteer aspects of the organization. Parrish is a Vice President with BancorpSouth in Jackson.
* Hattiesburg Area Volunteer of the Year – Shaina Hillman from Hattiesburg. Hillman is a recent graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and volunteered throughout her time as a student. She is an integral part of recruiting volunteers through the Economics Club at USM.
* Gulf Coast Volunteer of the Year – Kimberly Rugh of Ocean Springs. Rugh is a member of the Gulf Coast Junior Achievement Advisory Board and is a classroom volunteer. She is Direct Banking Sales Manager with Hancock Bank in Ocean Springs.
BELOW: Sister Mary Dorothea and Scott Parrish - Jackson Metro Volunteer of the Year
BELOW: Amber Clemons - Tupelo Volunteer of the Year and Jenny Tate - Director of Development
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06-10-2008
Junior Acheivement Announces 2008 Scholarship Recipient
JACKSON, MS – Junior Achievement of Mississippi is proud to recognize the 2008 Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc./ Dr. S.L. Sethi Bumpers-Western Sizzlin scholarship winner.
Jared Brett Hutchins, a graduating senior from Hillcrest Christian School in Jackson, was selected from a group of statewide applicants for the 2008 scholarship. While at Hillcrest, Hutchins was student body president, a member of Youth Legislature, National Honor Society, and Beta Club. He was also selected as Salutatorian of his graduating class. Hutchins will attend Mississippi State University in Starkville in the fall where he plans to study Biological Engineering. Hutchins is the son of Brett and Joni Hutchins of Raymond.
The Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc./ Dr. S.L. Sethi Bumpers-Western Sizzlin scholarship is awarded each year to a Jackson Metro area graduating senior who completes a twelfth grade Junior Achievement Economics class and plans to enroll in a two or four year college or university in the fall. The scholarship selection committee is comprised of members from the Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. Board of Directors.
The purpose of Junior Achievement is to impact the quality of young people’s lives by educating and inspiring them to value free enterprise, to understand business and economics, and to be better prepared for the workforce. Our programs impact elementary, middle, and high school students across Mississippi. For additional information about how you can make a financial contribution or to sign up to volunteer, contact Jenny Tate at jenny@ja-mississippi.org or 601-948-3997.
BELOW: Jared Brett Hutchins - 2008 Scholarship Recipient and Sister Mary Dorothea
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05-29-2008
Senator Thad Cochran Expresses Support for Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc.
Featured in the Mississippi Business Journal on May 20, 2008
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JACKSON – Junior Achievement of Mississippi, Inc. President and CEO, Scherry Gilliland and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sister Mary Dorothea Sondgeroth (St. Dominic Health Services) met with US Senator Thad Cochran on Monday, May 19 to discuss plans for improving the scope of Junior Achievement in Mississippi.
Senator Cochran will join representatives from Junior Achievement Worldwide in the near future to collaborate on a variety of projects that will help impact our youth in a positive way. “Having the expressed support of Senator Cochran is a wonderful asset for the organization. He appreciates the great work of Junior Achievement and Junior Achievement Worldwide to bring economic literacy and an understanding of the global economy to our young people.” said Scherry Gilliland, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement of Mississippi.
The purpose of Junior Achievement is to impact the quality of young people’s lives by educating and inspiring them to value free enterprise, to understand business and economics, and to be better prepared for the workforce. Our programs impact elementary, middle, and high school students across Mississippi. For additional information about how you can make a financial contribution or to sign up to volunteer, contact Jenny Tate at jenny@ja-mississippi.org or 601-948-3997.
BELOW: Scherry Gilliland, Senator Cochran, and Sister Mary Dorothea
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