Students Compete in Indianapolis at National JAG
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The girls competed in the Project Based Learning category where they presented their Leigh Town Brochure for new families in our community. There were 1500+ students from across the country competing.
Mr. Ethan Hathaway, the advisor of JAG, said, “While there, our students got to network, attend a career fair with national employers, and go to workshops about leadership, relationships, and business. On Saturday we got to enjoy some time in Indy at the zoo and explore the city. It was a great trip, and I hope our students earn the opportunity to attend in the future.”
National JAG competitor Carmen Malena said "National JAG was a fun experience that we have never been to something similar to it. We were able to not only showcase our project that helped our town, but also learn during the countless workshops and tours we went on. It was a fun trip where we made various friends and countless memories! Although we are unsure of how we were placed, it was still fun to teach people about our small town."
The girls don’t know exactly how they finished because only the top 10 winners are announced. The community is very proud of these four girls for putting in their time and effort and being the first group of Leigh JAG students to make it to nationals.