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A new generation of workers soon will be looking for success in the new global economy.
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A Message From the President A publication of the Herald & Review 601 E. William St. Decatur, Illinois 62523 217.421.6983 Fax: 217.421.7965 PUBLISHER
Todd Nelson
Thank you for being our partner in reaching out to East Central Illinois children for over 50 years. From 1957 to 2010, Junior Achievement of East Central Illinois has been impacting students about work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. In 2008- Jill Applebee 2009, over 500 caring JA volunteers dedicated their time, energy, and resources to help change the lives of young people through Junior
Achievement in 13 communities. Together, we were able to impact 9,000 students with innovative lessons about the relevance of their education outside the classroom. All the accomplishments and successes that Junior Achievement celebrates happen because of our investors, volunteers, board members, educators, and special event participants. Our success is attributed to
the caring adults who share their experiences and resources with the students. On behalf of Junior Achievement of East Central Illinois Board of Directors, staff and over 9,000 JA Students, please accept our sincere gratitude for making the mission of Junior Achievement a reality. With sincere thanks,
Jill Applebee President Junior Achievement of East Central Illinois
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Argenta-Oreana High School Gretchen Ragle
Amanda Williams
Kelly Miles
Daniel Ostrander
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Gretchen Ragle I am a 17-year-old senior. I’m the daughter of Eric and Tobey Ragle. I like John Hughes movies, 80’s music and dancing, but I love business. In high school, three of my closest friends and I started a simple jewelry business. Since then, I have wanted to pursue a business related major in college. I plan to receive my MBA from DePaul University in Chicago or University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, or I may study two years at Richland Community College before transferring to the aforesaid.
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I am 17-years-old. I have lived in Argenta my entire life. I am currently a senior at Argenta-Oreana High School. Next fall, I plan to receive an education in accounting at Millikin University. After college, I am going to pursue a career in accounting or a career related to real estate. I am also very proud to be a current member of the National Honor Society. My hobbies include shopping, watching movies, and scrap booking. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to participate in a Junior Achievement program and I am excited to have it.
I am an 18-year-old senior at Argenta-Oreana High School. My parents are Jeffrey and Jeania Kitchens, and my guardians are Herbert and Kimberly Woodruff. I am a Decatur native and I was born at Decatur Memorial Hospital, where my mother also worked for 10 years before the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. My freshman and sophomore years I attended Tempe Preparatory Academy in Tempe, Ariz. My junior year I decided to return home. I plan to attend a university next year; either Millikin or Arizona State University. At these establishments of higher education I intend to study creative writing and political journalism.
Olivia Hays Through my four years at ArgentaOreana High School, I have participated in a variety of activities and organizations. I have played basketball and volleyball for four years. I have been a member of the student council for four years and National Honor Society for three years where I am currently the president of my chapter. I am currently president of my senior class. I am an active member of 4-H where I have received many awards. Last year I represented our school in the Youth Leadership Institute. I am the daughter of Scott and Sherri Hays. After high school I plan to attend Bradley University and will be studying biology and pre med.
Daniel Ostrander Amanda Williams I am a senior at Argenta-Oreana High School. I am 17 and I plan on going to college next year, I just don’t know where yet. I am employed at Pilot McDonald’s and would like to go to school for some type of business degree. Right now I attend Richland half-day and school half-day which I enjoy.
Olivia Hays
I am 17-years-old and a senior at ArgentaOreana High School. I have not participated in Junior Achievement programs previously, but definitely look forward to doing so. Next year I plan on going to college in New York City to gain a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising management and eventually work for a major fashion publication such as Vogue magazine. In my spare time I am with family and friends while I enjoy shopping and traveling the world. My parents are Maki and Brian Ostrander. I was born and raised in Central Illinois, but I am half Japanese.
Clint Mueller I am a senior at Argenta-Oreana High School and am seventeen years old. I am the son of Craig and Pam Mueller. My activities have included football, basketball, track, National Honor Society, Student Council and mentoring middle school and elementary school students. A few hobbies of mine include hunting, paint balling, going to movies, and hanging out with friends. I am currently taking duel credit classes at Richland, but next year I plan to attend either Millkin University or Elmhurst College where I will major in computer science or math.
Alisha Hunsley I am a 17-year-old senior at ArgentaOreana. I am originally from Decatur, but moved to Argenta as a freshman. I participate in student council, National Honor Society, and dance at my school. I was also a part of the effort to bring a dance team back to Argenta-Oreana. For next year, I plan on going to college at Millikin University or Bradley University. My plan is to go into business or journalism.
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Decatur Christian
A Message From the Board Chair With the pervasive news coverage of America’s financial turmoil, our children may have questions about what is going on in our economy. Many Julie Moore adults have a difficult time understanding—much less explaining in an age-appropriate way to a child— what is going on in our government and in our financial markets. America can, and must, do a better job of educating our kids about effective money management, not only so they can avoid the financial pitfalls into which so many adults have fallen, but because our kids will someday run our businesses, our government, and our financial institutions. How can young people get the financial knowledge that they so desperately need? Fortunately, there are organizations who are answering the call to educate the next generation of consumers about how to effectively
manage their money. Junior Achievement is one such organization, working closely with the business and education communities to deliver programs that teach K-12 students age-appropriate, hands-on lessons about how to be financially literate. After participating in Junior Achievement programs, students see the important connections between education, career, salary and desired lifestyle. I encourage businesses to support organizations such as Junior Achievement, which currently reaches more than four million K-12 students in the United States annually. In the 20082009 school year Junior Achievement of East Central Illinois reached 8,930 children. It is critical for our young people to learn effective money management so that American communities, and our economy, remain robust.
Sincerely,
Julie Moore Director, Community and Government Relations, Decatur Memorial Hospital Junior Achievement Board Chair
Work Readiness l Entrepreneurship l Financial Literacy
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Austin Deckard I am a senior at Decatur Christian School and plan on attending Richland Community College before transferring to Illinois State University or Millikin University. I plan on getting my CPA. My activities include reading, some sports (soccer), talking with friends and working at Delong Bed and Biscuit. My inspiration for going for my CPA is my Aunt. She is currently in the process of taking the exam and she tells me that it is not easy. I love challenges and so I look forward to taking on this challenge. I am hoping one day to open my own business and this opportunity will benefit me greatly.
I am a senior at Decatur Christian School. I have been in private schools for 13 years and have attended Decatur Christian for 11 of those years. I come from a divorced family, and I have learned and grown through three different divorces between both parents. Through these hard trials and times I have grown mature mentally. I plan on attending Greenville College or Volunteer State Community College to get a degree in criminal justice. My plans throughout college is to join the United States Marine Corps my sophomore year and after graduating and receiving my degree I have the hopes of becoming a Unites States Marshall to be able to help others like they have helped me.
Chris Earp I am a senior at Decatur Christian School. I am 18 years old and live in Decatur. I play soccer and tennis, and I am an Eagle Scout. I will be pursuing a two-year degree at Richland Community College in engineering technology. My goals are to serve God in all I do and maybe become a mythbuster. I plan on pursuing a job in the engineering field as I enjoy thinking with objects, fixing them, and making improvements to other’s designs.
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Christian Slifer I am a junior at Decatur Christian. I am 17 years old and I am on the soccer and baseball teams. I am also a part of WYSE and Youth Leadership Institute and leadership program at Richland. In WYSE I placed second at sectionals my freshman years in computer science. In soccer my team made it to the state championship game three years running and our baseball team is a two-time conference champion. I enjoying playing video games on my xbox and playing games at the park with my friends.
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Eisenhower High School Dan Burnham
Charles McKinney
Zach Shugart
Alyx Sims
Priscilla Washburn
Aron Pyles
Samantha Owens
Demetrius Travis
Certified Kings
Dynamic Duo
The Calculators
Make It Happen
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Zach Shugart I am 18 years old. My parents are Jeff and Teena. I have two older brothers. I plan on attending college at Millikin University. I plan on majoring in Biology and going into either a prephysical therapist or pre-chiropractic program. I plan on playing football there, too.
Priscilla Washburn I am a senior at Eisenhower High School. I am 18 years old and I have lived in Decatur my entire life. My activities include show choir, band, and National Honor Society. I also work at Papa Murphy’s Pizza. After I graduate, I plan to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am undecided about my major right now, but a few ideas I have include accounting, psychology, and education.
Samantha Owens I attend Eisenhower High School and I am a senior. I am 17 years old. I play basketball, volleyball, and run track. I help out a lot at my church and I am a well rounded person. I am really interested in sports and I want to become a sports agent. I want to attend the University of Illinois or Aurora University to throw the shot put. I was first introduced to Junior Achievement in fourth-grade at Johns Hill Magnet School.
I am 18 years old and I am a senior at Eisenhower High School. I was born and raised in Decatur. Activities I like include basketball, baseball, football, bowling and some video games. I am getting interested in the military services. My goals are to finish high school and go to college and major in business administration or sports management. To help me get started, I will attend Richland Community College for two years. I hope to attend a Division-I or Division-II school to complete my bachelors.
Charles McKinney I am an 18 year old senior at Eisenhower High School. I was born and raised in Decatur. Some of my favorite activities are playing video games, football and helping friends train their puppies and dogs. After I graduate from high school, I plan on going to college to study law and become a lawyer, and hopefully becoming a judge. I am the oldest of three children. I try to work hard so that I set a good example for my two younger sisters. Almost every year I was in elementary and middle school, I participated in Junior Achievement activities and that’s where I first learned about becoming an entrepreneur.
Alyx Sims I am 17 and a senior at Eisenhower High School. My mother’s name is Michelle Miner and she is a clinician at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. After I graduate in May, I plan to attend either Millikin University or Eastern Illinois University. I want to major in early childhood education and physical education. I played varsity soccer at Eisenhower and participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I have been employed at the YMCA since 2007. I enjoy working out and spending time with family and friends.
Aron Pyles I am senior at Eisenhower High School. I am 17 years old and I have lived in Decatur my entire life. My activities include marching band, pep band, and symphonic band. After I graduate from Eisenhower, I plan on pursuing further education at Richland Community College. I plan on majoring in history and I also plan to become a teacher.
Demetrius Travis I was born in Joliet, Ill., to Renee Fant and Richard Adams. I am 18 years old and currently attending Eisenhower High School where I am a senior. I am involved in several things including track, athletic yearbook editor, member of the National Honor Society, and president of Jobs For Illinois Graduates. I have been accepted into Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., where I plan to study accounting or pre-medicine.
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Lutheran School Association Whitney Barnes
Kate Baker
Dustin Schultz
Brian Caldwell
Wate Barker Enterprises
Broken Truck
Whitney Barnes
Dustin Schultz I am a senior at LSA high school. I am hopefully looking into going into a medical field after I graduate, and may be attending a four-year university for my Bachelor’s Degree. After that I will be transferring to a medical school. I have always looked for a way to help people in life, and this is a perfect way to do it while still being able to make a little money along side it. I live with my father and stepmother and own four pets: two cats and two dogs. My only extracurricular activity is the Scholastic Bowl at school, in which, I think I do fairly well at.
I am a 17-year-old senior at LSA High School. My parents are Jerry and Lisa Barnes. Volleyball and softball are my interests, as well as being involved in student government, National Honor Society, and WYSE. I plan to attend Millikin University for two years, then transfer to Illinois State University and major in special education for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Kate Baker I am a 17 year-old senior at LSA High School. I have been a part of multiple sports teams through my high school years as well as a member of student government, National Honor Society, WYSE Team and several other extracurricular activities. I am a threeyear class officer and have held office in student government and National Honor Society as well. After graduation I plan to attend a university, the likes of which are still undecided, to study music therapy. My parents are Randy and Carole Baker.
Brian Caldwell I am 17 years old and a senior at LSA high school. I am captain of the varsity Scholastic Bowl team and head photographer for everything at LSA requiring photos. I am also the senior class treasurer and a student government member. The athletic events I partake in are outdoor and indoor soccer and I am the mascot for all the athletic teams. I am also very involved in the community in multiple ways. I am as active in the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce and I also play a major role in the annual Duramed Futrues Golf Tournament at Hickory Point Golf Course. After high school I plan to attend college of which I have not yet decided with the intent of receiving a master’s degree in nuclear physics and eventually a doctorate.
Dylan Foster
Alex Friedrich
Lindsey Pierantoni
DEFCAF
The Unstoppables
Dylan Foster
Rachel McCormick My name is Rachel McCormick. I’m 18 and my parents are Jim and Sara McCormick. I have participated in volleyball, basketball, and soccer for four years. I have been in Student Government and National Honor Society. I plan on attending a four-year university next year and will major in elementary education.
I am a senior at LSA High School. I have participated in yearbook, Scholastic Bowl, and sports. The sports I have played are soccer for two years, indoor soccer for four years, and football for one. I am the first senior team captain for LSA football team. I have played baseball for many years during the summer for both South Shores and North West baseball leagues. In my spare time I like working on the farm with my family and to get together with friends whenever I can. I am 18 years old and my mom’s name is Virginia Foster. Next year I plan on attending Eureka College. My goal is to major in criminal justice and minor in psychology. I plan on continuing to play football in college.
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Lindsey Pierantoni I am 17 and a junior at LSA High School. I have participated in student government, leadership council, National Honor Society, volleyball, and soccer. I have also been a class officer for two years. After high school I plan to attend a four-year university.
I am 16 years old and a junior in high school. I have participated in Junior Achievement from fifth grade to eighth grade at Our Lady of Lourdes. I participate in Scholastic Bowl, indoor soccer, and I also play guitar both with friends and in praise band for church. Next year I will still be enrolled in high school, but plan on going to college after graduating. I’m pursuing a career in computer programming, and will be applying for the University of Illinois my senior year.
JA Process • Teachers request a JA volunteer to come in their classroom. • JA matches the classroom with a volunteer. • All materials are provided to the volunteer to share with the class. These materials include textbooks, study guides, lesson plans and activities. • Volunteers contact the teacher to schedule their class. • Classes range from five to eight visits lasting approximately 45 minutes, or one class period (this depends on the
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grade level). • Community members, business people, parents, and college students serve as JA volunteers. Classes are fun hands-on activities that reinforce skills and knowledge of social studies, reading, writing, and math. • The goal is to bring economic and business theory to life. • All JA classes correspond to the Illinois state standards. • All classes are free to the school.
JA Counties Served Junior Achievement programs are open to all schools, public and private, in Cass, Champaign, Christian, Coles, DeWitt, Douglas, Macon, Menard, Morgan, Moultrie, Piatt, Sangamon and Shelby Counties.
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MacArthur High School Nicholas Dial
Anthony Hindawi
TNT Nicholas Dial I am involved on the football and baseball teams. I am also one of the captain’s on both. I am a junior in high school, and I plan on going to college after I graduate. I plan on being a teacher. I think that this program is a good way to jumpstart my college journey and prepare for situations that I may deal with in my life. I also believe that this is an opportunity for me to find out what life is like in the real world. This Junior Achievement program sounds like it is fun and if I win the money, it would just be an added bonus on top of a great learning experience. I can’t wait to get started. Anthony Hindawi I am 17 and a senior at MacArthur High School. I love school and being able to exceed at challenging times. I enjoy working out and going outside. I play football and am in the band playing the Alto Saxophone. I am definitely going to college after high school and my goal is to become a Pediatrician. I want to raise kids and I want them to follow in my footsteps. I am very interested in this program and I can not wait to see what it is like.
Morgan Green
Shaneice Johnson
Dynamic Duo
Carlin Menedez
Shaquille Perkins-Bailey
Prime Vision
Taylor Irons
Pierre Harris
Twix Remix
Morgan Green
Carlin Menedez
Taylor Irons
Different…if there is one word I can use to describe myself it would be daring. With being different you allow yourself to try new things and you don’t compare yourself to others or your parents. Music has always played an intricate part of my life when I was young and in church, but now that I am in high school music inspires me on a daily basis. I also play in Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra. At school I am the student council president which puts me in charge of many of the events planned through out the year. In the future I plan to pursue either a nursing degree and become a certified registered nurse, anesthetist, or a surgeon. Next year I hope to attend either Loyola University in Chicago or Bradley University in Peoria.
I am 17 years old and attend MacArthur High School. On April 29, 2009 I attended the Young Entrepreneurs Conference at Chicago. After the three-day competitions we won third place. With the hard work of the business team and four great mentors and teachers - Connie Beck, Marry Little, Keturah Owens, and Vickie Miller - we successfully won $150 start-up cost. At the time I was the lead design artist of the business, but thanks to the former president of Prime Visions, William Hodd, I have been made and am currently the President of Prime Visions. These were great experiences for me in my life time so far and I believe that my past experience and achievement will help me succeed in life and help me meet new friends.
I am a junior at MacArthur High School. In school I am an active participant in our athletic training program. I have a 3.9 GPA and plan to go to college. Although I am undecided on where I am going to college, I do know that I am majoring in nursing. After school I attend church on a regular basis. I attend Life Changers church in Decatur. Although I am very busy I am very family oriented. Being the middle child in a family of five I take on many responsibilities. I’m able to be both the older sibling and the younger sibling. In my spare time, I love reading, dancing, and singing. In the future, I plan to become a nurse in a prestigious hospital.
Shaneice Johnson I’m a 17-year-old senior at MacArthur High School. I am very involved in school and community activities. I am vice president of my school and a nursery teacher at my church. I try to help any and everyone however I can. I was always taught to pursue my dreams and to explore all the possibilities life has to offer. I try to keep myself well rounded in a sense by dibbling and dabbling in all areas of extra-curricular activities. I view Junior Achievement as another opportunity to explore my talents and better myself by taking advantage of the opportunities life set before us everyday.
Shaquille Perkins-Bailey I’m 17 and I attend MacArthur High School. I sing and play the drums, and I also play sports at MacArthur. I’m on the football and wrestling teams. I have a wonderful mother, brother and sister. I have volunteered at Decatur Memorial Hospital for two years and also Dove, Inc. I’m a leader of the Jr. Masons of Decatur. I am also the vice president of my school’s business club, Prime Visions. I plan to leave here and attend Mac Murray College, where I want to major in business and marketing, with a minor of sports management.
Pierre Harris I’m from Cahokia, Ill., and am 17-year-old senior. I plan on going to Southeast Missouri State. I want to go to college not because I love wrestling and want to be an interior designer, but because growing up I lived with my four brothers and my mom. No help from anyone we struggled to make it, but my mom was a strong woman who helped us, so I want to be the first man in my family to go to college and make my mom proud. I love boxing, wrestling and reading in my free time. I am currently a varsity wrestler and boxer. I want to succeed in life to prove that I’m more than just a black kid looking for a way out. I want to be somebody. I’m Pierre Carday Harris!
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Maroa-Forsyth High School Hannah Ford
Jessica Wenskunas
Allison Carter
Megan Scott
Chris Coloni
Bryan Smith
Money Bags
Number Crunchers, Inc.
Cash Money
Hannah Ford I am 18 years old. My parents are Robert and Nancy Ford. My parents have impressed upon me the importance of attending college. I have lived in the same area of Decatur all my life. I have made many friends, and we all share the same interests and enjoy the same types of activities. I have been a part of volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. I have also ran track and been active in different student organizations. I like to watch baseball games, read, spend time with family, and most of all make money. Next year I plan to attend Eastern Illinois University, and major in accounting.
Allison Carter I am 16 years old and go to MaroaForsyth High School. My parents are Robert and Amy Carter. I have a brother Austin who is a freshman at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. I am part of the Trojanette dance team, National Honor Society, and Students Against Drunk Driving. After graduating from high school, I plan on majoring in business with a minor in international business.
Chris Coloni I am 17 years old and turn 18 in June. I love to drive. Primarily, I enjoy road trips. My passion in life is to see the world. My plans after high school are to go to a community college for two years and get my associate’s degree in either communication or psychology. After community college, I plan to attend a four-year university and get my bachelor’s degree in business. My parents are Cindy and Larry Coloni. I’ve lived in Decatur all of my life. Before I go off to college and start a life somewhere, I would love to buy a motorcycle with my childhood friend, Drew, and ride across the United States.
Jessica Wenskunas My name is Jessica Wenskunas. I am 16 years old. My parents are John and Stacey Wenskunas. Since my parents did not attend college, throughout my life they have encouraged me to pursue the higher education I may need. I have lived in Illinois my whole life. I play volleyball and soccer. After I graduate, I plan on attending college and hopefully will play volleyball. In college, I plan on majoring in advertising, because it is a challenging career that will allow me to be creative.
Megan Scott I am a junior at Maroa-Forsyth High School. I love to dance, and I am a part of the Trojanettes dance team and Steps Dance Complex. I am also a member of National Honor Society. My parents are Gregg and Elaine Scott. I am from Forsyth and have lived there all my life. I enjoy hanging out with friends, family, and my boyfriend. I have a brother name Michael who is studying accounting at Eastern Illinois University. After high school, I plan on studying accounting as well.
Bryan Smith I’m a senior at Maroa-Forsyth High School. I’m 18 and I’ve lived in Forsyth for 12 years. I played 4 years of high school soccer for Warrensburg-Latham. After high school I want to attend college and study medicine. My goals include a mission for my church, education, a career, and a family. I look forward to the future and the opportunities that wait.
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Meridian High School Jackson Riggen
Trent Swigert
Jonathan Logue
Austin Peck
Logan Ashburn
Luke Etnier
Stephanie Myers
Allison Mowry
RiggsnSwigs, Inc.
Kevin Bacon Experience
L2 Corporation
M&M Foundation
Jackson Riggen I am 18 years old and go to Meridian High School. I play baseball and soccer at the varsity level for my school, and was the team captain for the soccer team this fall. I am on National Honor Society and am the president of student council. I have been on high honor roll all four years of high school. I am graduating this spring and plan on going to Hope College in Holland, Mich., to major in Journalism. I am also going to play baseball for Hope College this upcoming school year.
Jonathan Logue I am a senior at Meridian High School, where I am on the soccer team, track team, student council, and in National Honor Society. I am a captain of both the soccer and track teams. When I graduate from high school I plan to go to either Southern Illinois University at Carbondale or Illinois State University. I plan to run track at one of those schools.
Logan Ashburn I’m a senior at Meridian High School. I played football for four years and was a captain my senior year. I played basketball for one year and also ran track for a year. I will be attending college in the fall for agriculture business and management.
Stephanie Myers I'm a senior at Meridian High School. I used to do cheerleading and stopped after my junior year. I work at Buffalo Wild Wings in Forsyth. Throughout high school I have taken courses in business, marketing, and accounting. After high school I plan on going to Richland Community College and entering their culinary arts program. This program will give me more insight into the culinary world and give me a brief business background in case I decide to start my own business or I am a manager at a restaurant. With my degree I would like to start my own business making wedding cakes and hopefully someday I can cater an event.
Trent Swigert I am a senior at Meridian High School. I have been a member of the basketball team for the past four years and a captain for two of those years. I am also in National Honor Society and student council. Next year I will be attending college and will be majoring in accounting.
Austin Peck My parents are Della and Dwight Peck. I am a senior at Meridian High School. When I go to college my plans are to become a computer technology specialist. A background in business should be able to help me in my later career choices. I plan to attend Illinois State University with a computer or acting major.
Luke Etnier I am a junior at Meridian High School. I play baseball, golf, and soccer. I played baseball for three years, golf for three years, and soccer for one. I am also on student council. I am hoping to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and major in business.
Allison Mowry I’m a junior at Meridian High School. I’ve played soccer for Meridian since my freshmen year. I joined the Meridian Hawkettes dance team my sophomore year. I’m on student council. I work at Stoney's in Dalton City as their pastry chef during the week, and I waitress on the weekends. I also bake wedding cakes, and cakes for all occasions. I plan to attend college for business management and eventually open my own bakery.
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Mt. Zion High School Brandon Burdick
Chase Naber
Kelsey Jacobs
Karis Kramer
Anthony Adriaansen
Ashley Tague
Macie Benton
Cory Brown
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Brandon Burdick I am 18 years old and a senior at Mount Zion High School. I live with my parents Doug and Jan and I have a brother currently attending Milliken University. I am considering Purdue University and the University of Illinois. I plan to major in business management. At Mount Zion, I participated in football, basketball, and track and field.
Kelsey Jacobs I am 18 years old and a senior at Mount Zion High School. I am president of FCCLA at my school and I also play varsity soccer. Next fall I will be attending Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to major in business marketing.
Anthony Adriaansen I am 18 and originally from Canada. I live with my parents, Richard and Patricia. I will be pursuing a higher degree at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisc. I would like to graduate with a degree related to business and have a career in the business field of my choosing.
Macie Benton I am an 18-year-old senior and have participated in Future Business Leaders of America the past two years. Also, I cheered for five years. I plan on attending Eastern Illinois University and I want to major in marketing with a minor in finance. I live in Mount Zion with my parents Bob and Nancy Benton and my sister Mallory. I have lived in Mount Zion my entire life and I am ready to venture to new places.
Chase Naber I am 18 years old and a senior at Mount Zion High School. I live with my parents Dan and Brenda. My older brother, Seth, is attending Eastern Illinois University. Some of my favorite activities are football and boxing. I was the captain of my football team and we won the Apollo Conference for the second straight year. Next year, I will attend Richland Community College where I will stay for two years. Then, I plan on transferring to Illinois State University where I will major in political science. My goal is to eventually finish law school and become a lawyer with my brother.
Karis Kramer I am a senior and my age is seventeen. Next year I will be attending Southeast Missouri State University, where I will be majoring in accounting. I plan on playing intramural sports while I am there.
Ashley Tague My parents are Ken and Patty Tague. I am a 17-year-old senior at Mount Zion High School. Next year I will be attending the University of Illinois at Springfield and majoring in business administration. In high school I participated in Swingsations, baton twirling, student council, A.F.S., International Club, Quartet, FBLA, and National Honors Society.
Cory Brown I am a 17-year-old senior at Mount Zion High School. I live with my parents, my brother, and my sister. Next year I plan to attend a four-year public university. I am currently choosing between the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, and Purdue University. While at Mount Zion High School I participated in many extra curricular activities including football, FBLA, math team, WYSE team, and National Honors Society.
JA Outside the Classroom Careers On Wheels Fourth graders are introduced to 13 different “Careers on Wheels”. The students learn what it takes to have that career. Life Skills High School Students get to live in the “real world”for a day. They are given a career, a salary and a family. Students must write checks for items they would need
(clothing, food, cars insurance, etc.). At the end of the day we see what their balance is. Titan Business Challenge Junior and senior students compete for college scholarships as a team of two. As a team they run a company and must make decisions about marketing, product sells, employs all in a virtual world.
JA Numbers During the 2008-2009 school year 9,000 students were introduced to economic concepts and workplace skills in kindergarten through the 12th grade in over 400 classrooms.
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St. Teresa High School Jessica Herbert
Rachel Bauer
Marchel Murray
Kyle Burns
Katie Corley
Paige Harris
Joshua Grant
Adam Strayer
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Jessica Herbert I am 18 years old and a senior. I have played soccer for three years. I have been involved in Serviam and SADD for all four years. After graduation this spring I would like to go to college and major in business.
Marchel Murray I am 16 years old and am in the 11th grade. I play for St. Teresa’s football team. I like playing video games. I plan to go to college after I graduate high school. I plan to attend Southern Illinois in Carbondale for four years. I plan to study business while attending Southern.
Katie Corley I am a senior at St. Teresa High School. While at St. Teresa, I have been on the cheerleading squad for four years, a member of Serviam Club for four years, and a member of S.A.D.D for four years. After graduation, I am going to attend Eastern Illinois University and I will major in accounting and finance. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge in many academic areas while at college. I believe it will be a very rewarding experience.
Joshua Grant I am a junior at St. Teresa. I always have a positive attitude towards others no matter what the circumstances. I am looking forward to competing with others in the business simulator to test my knowledge and skill. I am originally from Decatur, and last year I attended Eisenhower High School.
Rachel Bauer I am a senior and participate in Scholastic Bowl, the musicals, one act plays, and am on the dance team. I am also involved in SADD, Serviam Club, and Drama Club. I am treasurer of St. Teresa’s chapter of the National Honor Society and am a member St. Teresa’s chapter of the Thespian Society. Next year, I will either be attending Illinois College, Bradley University, or Eastern Illinois University.
Kyle Burns I am 16 years old and a junior. I have played football at St. Teresa for three years, and I’ve been a varsity starter since my sophomore year. I do intend to go to college after high school, but I am still deciding on where to go. I’m very interested in technology, and I hope to pursue a career in computer science.
Paige Harris I am a senior at St. Teresa High School. I have been a cheerleader for all four years. I am the secretary of SADD, and am involved in Serviam. I have been in a previous musical, and other activities. Next year, I plan to major in Accounting. I am interested in going to Richland for two years and then transferring into a four-year college.
Adam Strayer I’m 16 years old and originally from Decatur. I enjoy weightlifting, boxing, and playing guitar. I’m a junior at St. Teresa and plan on pursuing a career in corporate law. My goals in life are to maintain a 3.5- 4.0 grade point average, go to college in Chicago, excel in my college courses, and become a successful lawyer. I have not participated in any JA programs in the past, but I’m looking forward to competing in the Titan Business Challenge.
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Warrensburg/Latham High School Kyle Mason
Brian Munson
Abbey Lewis
Kristen Woodruff
Jack Gauthier
Ashley Entler
Eric Hollinden
Jacob Taylor
Smokin’ Aces
Cardinal Chicks
Cash Money Masters
Junior Jeniuses
Kyle Mason I am an 18-year-old senior at Warrensburg-Latham High School. I play soccer and football. I live in Latham with my parents, Bruce and Kay, my twin brother Eric, and our yellow lab. I love watching soccer and playing Xbox. I also like hunting. I plan on attending Illinois College in the fall and playing soccer there. I plan on studying predentistry and going into dental school after college. Then, I plan to become a dentist with my dad, uncle, and cousin.
Abbey Lewis I am an 18-year-old senior at Warrensburg-Latham High School. My parents are Mark and Teresa Lewis. I have an older brother who is 20 and attends Richland Community College. At my high school, I play softball, and I am also involved with student council. I will be going on to college to major in radiography, but I am not sure which college I will be attending.
Jack Gauthier I am a senior at Warrensburg-Latham High School. I play soccer and am in band. I was born in Richmond, Virginia and moved here my freshman year. I will most likely be attending Brigham Young University in the fall.
Eric Hollinden I am a junior at Warrensburg-Latham. My parents are Max and Sheila Hollinden. My sister, Erin, is my only sibling, and she is currently attending Purdue University majoring in pharmacy. I am involved in many sports and clubs at WarrensburgLatham. My favorite sport to play is golf. I also love watching sports on TV; my favorite is college basketball. I root for the Big Ten with Purdue being my favorite. I have not yet decided my plans for the future. I do know that I will attend college, but I do not know what I will major in yet.
Brian Munson I am 18 years old and a senior at Warrensburg-Latham High School. I am the son of Dave and Jean Munson and have a brother Craig who is a year younger than me. In school, I am involved in football, basketball, and baseball. I am also a member of Business Club. During the summer, I enjoy watching baseball and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. In the coming year, I plan to attend Eureka College and major in physical education. After graduating from Eureka, I hope to have a successful career.
Kristen Woodruff I am an 18-year-old senior at Warrensburg-Latham High School. I am the daughter of Jack and Lesa Woodruff and have a younger brother, Tanner, who is in seventh-grade. I spend my spare time cheerleading and hanging out with friends and family. I participated in the first day of the Titan Challenge last year but didn’t get to complete the rescheduled rounds due to ACT testing. In the coming school year, I plan to attend Aurora University and major in elementary education. I hope to graduate and start my career successfully.
Ashley Entler I am 17 years old and a senior at Warrensburg-Latham High School. My parents are Stuart and Michelle Entler. I have a 14-year-old brother named Brock. I enjoy dancing and hanging out with friends in my spare time. I wish to attend Loyola University in Chicago next year where I plan to study nursing to become a nurse anesthetist. I look forward to a bright and successful future.
Jacob Taylor I am a 16-year-old junior at WarrensburgLatham High School. My parents are John and Stacey Taylor, and I have an older brother, Josh. I am very active, especially with school sports. I play soccer, basketball, and baseball for my high school. I am also a member of National Honor Society, in which I was inducted last year. I am a very good student, being in the top ten percent of my class. I plan on attending college, but I am not sure where yet. I am interested in science and math, so I figured that I will probably do something in either science or teaching.
JA Facts • The fastest growing age group for bankruptcy is 18-25. • The average score of a high school student on the National Financial Literacy Challenge in 2009 was a 52-percent. • Elementary students who participate in JA possess more economic, personal finance and business knowledge than non JA students.
• JA middle school students are more likely than students in general to believe they will continue further education after high school (78-percent vs. 61-percent). • High school students understand more about career planning, business and economic concepts after participating in JA programs.
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THANK YOU TO OUR CONSULTANTS Agri-Fab, Inc. Emilie Beagle Jamie Crosier Martha Leonard Jake Wilson
Alpha & Omega Couriers, Inc. Lisa Pierce
Amdocs Amanda Ressel
Bob Ridings of Decatur
City of Decatur Fire Department
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Brinkoetter & Associates
City of Mattoon
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Community Banks of Shelby County
Ameren
Busey Bank
Tina Cunningham Harvey Neverman Stacey Young
Erin McKee Heidi Ponder Melissa Randles Blake Wallace
Archer Daniels Midland
Caterpillar, Inc.
Susan Bergen Mary Ann Boland Susan Clark Leslie Dingman Emily Dobbins Greg Dodson Tiffany Edwards Craig Fiorito Bernard Garrett Brandon George Deanna Hill Tonya Irwin Erin Jurgens Karissa Kusak Ryan McCoy Susie McGuire Jennifer Preston Janet Ray Michelle Robinson Bob Rubin Rhonda Russell Kathy Shanefeldt Blake Wells Chris Zora
Barbeck Communications
Erica Armstrong Dan Bozich Jared Busen Dave Calvert Timothy Clementz Michael Crist Allen Dixson Linda Grunden Melinda Hall Kevin Knight Mark Kuhn Ashley Littrell Tony Piraino Joan Schollmeier Amy Snow Max Winemiller Tonya Winter Stacy Wood
Central Illinois Bank Toni Bargman Trish Bright Jaclyn Weybright Lacy Wood
Rickie Nihiser
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Behnke & Co.
Stephany Rogers
Michael Peters
BLDD Architects, Inc. Nita Christopher
Charleston Country Club Paul Mejdrich
First Midwest Bank Laura Wetherell
Curves for Women
First National Bank of Sullivan
Jody Fifer
Mickey Hrvol
Dale’s Southlake Pharmacy
First State Bank
David Wortman
Bart Lockart
Community Volunteer Rick Abernathy Debra Adkins Doug Bock Paul Dorsey Charlotte Hanks Tinley Hanks Carol Harding Pam Haycraft Joyce Hendrix Kim (Jennifer) Junghyun Melanie Michael Jane Miller Yvonne Olson Steve Rayner Judy Rice Leslie Sollman Dick Spycher Mary Kay Thompson Libby Trelz Kathie Vanderlaan
Consolidated Communications, Inc.
Lauren Colee
Joel Oschwald Jessica Price
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Homes
Floorsource Direct
Kim Veccia
Decatur Earthmover Credit Union Katy Blakey Carol Brown Stacy Burrous
Decatur Memorial Hospital Nicole Slonaker
Bridget Boleyn Amanda Giles
Country Lace & Wood Creations Ruth Darelius
Crossroads Workforce Investment Andrea Applegate
General Electric Kyle Bess Jeanne Coyle Sean Kirts Kurt Milburn John Sciaroni Andy Smith Pat Walser
Gillette Consultants Sheila Gillette
Dunn Company Darrin Lippolt
Dynegy, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Abby Minick
Joseph Lakshmanan
Eastern Illinois University Jim Coleman Jeanne Dau Kim Ervin
Cindy Witto
Country Financial
Daniel Walker
Edward Jones Investments
GJ Builders Hardware, Inc. Leah Carroll
Glenda Williamson Realty Glenda Williamson
Gowin Parc
Tad Mayhall Keith McElyea
Jason Gowin
Eichenauer Services
Cassie Yoder
Ricky Jones
First Mid-Illinois Bank Becky Baker Julia Beals Barb Marquis Tim Spitz
Green Mill Village Happy Hearts Daycare Amanda Day
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Hickory Point Bank Rebecca Dosien Lora Sloan
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THANK YOU TO OUR CONSULTANTS Horizon Hobby, Inc. Junior Dan Rodawig Achievement of Melanie Ward East Central Illinois Jim Watt
Howell Paving, Inc. Holly Bailey
HSBC/Beneficial Damian Spencer Gloria Cliff Michael Zarecki
Hydro-Gear Ryan Buescher Carl Christensen Donald Cook Mark Cordell Tony Feeler Lora Fultz Lori Gray Neil Goodwin Erin Henderson Brad Sinkler Heather Starr Mike Todd Allison Vonderheide Andy White Billy Woolsey
Imboden Creek Health Services Rikki Brady Molly Carpenter Laura Juvinall Rhonda Luther
Industrial Process Equipment Group Chris Creath
Jesek and Griffin Dental Care Dr. Warren Jesek
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Tate & Lyle
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Lisa Koehler Rheem Lock Jennifer Walker
Clark Zedric
Mose, Yockey, Brown & Kull, LLC
Safety Compliance Training Services Debbie Albin
Topflight Grain Co-op
Sam’s Club
Amy Brammer
Keller Williams Realty
Moweaqua Seed Co.
Ginger Campbell Kyle Harrison Seyda Holekamp Angie Williams
Michelle Zindel
Sylina McClesky Sandy Williams
National City Bank
Sarah Bush Lincoln
Mark Cortez
Andrea Applegate
Kenney’s Ace Hardware
Northeast Community Fund
Scott State Bank
Libby Kenney
David Hinkle
Kraft Food Inc.
Performance Development Network
Alison Schoonover Lisa Flowers
Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Mark Sturgell
Piatt County Clerk
Chris Phillips
Pat Rhoades
Lia Sophia
Piatt Co. Farm Bureau
Tammy Vanderlaan-Wells
Lyle Campbell & Son Realtors Lisa Campbell Mary Sue Jones Pat Penhallegon John Sellers
Marine Bank Stephen Hartman
Maverik Marketing Kevin Hinton
May, Cocagne, & King, P.C. Cathy Mansur Sheree Norris
Kevin Kondritz
McGladrey & Pullen
Christy Schultz
SAC Identity Plus
Kent Kull
JJ Swartz Company Jones and Thomas, Inc.
Morgan Asset Management
Stacy Bradshaw
Pilson Auto Center James Pilson
Quality Network Solutions Jeff Weaver
Re/Max Brenda Reynolds
Regions Bank Melody Bodine Wendy Campbell Wendy Kernan Mindy Mosley Renae Overlin Dianne Shaw
Tod Jeffers
Shelby Electric Cooperative Marla Eversole
Soy Capital Bank Caleb Jump Stan Parks Anne Snyder Megan Snyder
StarTek, Inc. Ferdnando Bailey Jan Baughman Karen Lay Anastasia Lingle Sarah Eileen Lones Amy Stuckey Amber Turner
State Farm Insurance
Emily Rabin
University of Illinois Elizabeth Corkery Jeff Weaver Becki Fields
Univoice Global Communications Dane Henry
US Bank Matt D. Jones
Virtual Impressions, Inc. William Best
WarrensburgLatham Elementary Sandy Fisher
State Universities Civil Services
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Jan Lawson
Bob Kincade
Torre Walls
William Street Press
Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Stepheny McMahon
Millikin University
Terry Robinson Sheryol Threewit
T. D. Crane Service, Inc.
Don W. Davis
United Way
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Richland Community College
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Marcy McAnally Rob Lipic
Brooks Bennett-Miller Brett Martin
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United Parcel Service
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Zion Chapel United Methodist Church Sally Hamon
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Ron Drane Busey Bank
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My Involvement with Junior Achievement
I first became associated with Junior Achievement upon my arrival to Mount Zion High School in the summer of 2005. My principal, Greg Bradley (a Junior Achievement board member at the time) informed me that the Junior Achievement program “Success Skills” was to be incorporated into my Consumer Education curriculum and that Dr. Warren Jesek of Jesek and Griffin Family Dental Care was the consultant that I would be working with in implementing this program into my classroom. Fortunately, Dr. Jesek had been serving as a consultant for Junior Achievement prior to my arrival and was gracious enough to educate me about what types of things he would be doing in my classroom when teaching the “Success Skills” program. I have enjoyed my association with Junior Achievement during the past five years. I have been fortunate to work with an energetic consultant in Dr. Jesek as he supplements my Consumer Education curriculum brilliantly. When teaching the
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“Success Skills” program to my class, Dr. Jesek educates the students about an array of topics ranging from effective communication skills to the traits that it takes for students to be successful through implementing the book entitled “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey. Furthermore, in being a successful businessman for the past 30 years, Dr. Jesek also educates the students about the job search process through having them complete a typed resume, cover letter, and a mock interview with him so that they can become better aware about what types of questions may be asked of them when applying for a job in the future.
The personnel employed at
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Regardless of the topic that he is instructing to the students on a given day, Dr. Jesek teaches with a passion matched by few. He has no problem keeping the students engaged in the material he is covering and the students enjoy seeing him weekly. However, Dr. Jesek’s contribution to my classroom is not limited to his weekly visits, as he has taken time out of his busy schedule in the past to help students interested in the medical field gain valuable job shadowing experience. I look forward to my continued association with the Junior Achievement program and my consultant, Dr. Warren Jesek. The personnel employed at Junior Achievement have been very accommodating when it comes to providing resources to my classroom. Those resources, along with Dr. Jesek’s knowledge and passion have provided my students with an educational experience that supplements my curriculum greatly.
Ryan Aikman