Posts Tagged ‘CHuck Knapp’
Local artists aid students in launch of new creativity program for youth
Local artists helped students from Topeka and Junction City launch a new program to help youth develop their creativity in a positive way.
Read MoreTopeka organization cites creativity and expression as vital tools in youth development
Creative Pathways and Means held an event Friday allowing young people to express their own creativity in a comfortable environment. They were also able to hear directly from local artists, and break out into sessions to explore the creative process for themselves.
Read MoreTwo EHS Jag students place in top 10 at nationals
Two Emporia High School sophomores placed in the top 10 in national competitions during the JAG National Career Development Conference in Orlando last week.
Kameron Welch placed third in career preparation and A.J. Hase placed ninth in prepared speaking.
News Release: JAG-K Students Compete at National Career Development Conference in Orlando
Several representatives of JAG-K placed in the top 10 in national competitions in Orlando, with two individuals medaling in their events.
Read MoreNews Release: Royals Charities Donates Professional Attire for JAG-K Officers
Understanding the link between appearance and performance, Royals Charities recently provided professional attire to the 16 JAG-K regional and state elected student officers.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Gather for Career Development Conference and Career Expo
More than 200 students from JAG-K gathered at McPherson College on March 22 for the organization’s annual State Career Development Conference (CDC). The event was sponsored by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner, Synchrony Financial and the Taco Bell Foundation.
Read MoreKiowa County High School Student Receives JAG-K Scholarship Memorializing Former Sen. Bud Estes
Liberty Gilkey, a senior at Kiowa County High School, was announced Wednesday as recipient of the second annual JAG-K Bud Estes Memorial Scholarship honoring the memory of the late Kansas state senator from Dodge City.
Read MoreBeloit Senior Receives Annual JAG-K Mortimer Scholarship
Beloit High School senior Kylie Smith was named recipient of the JAG-K Mortimer Scholarship for seniors in high school at the JAG-K Career Development Conference Wednesday at McPherson College.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Day at the Capitol Brings 400 Participants to the Kansas Statehouse
Students from JAG-K programs across the state met with their local legislators, informing them about the impact of the program and inviting them to visit their schools.
Read MoreNews Release: Unique JAG-K Program Prepares Students in Correctional Facility for Successful Futures
JAG-K is linking up with Kansas’ correctional facility for juveniles to help prepare justice-involved youth for bright futures.
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