05/04/2026
National Success in Salt Lake City! 🏔️🏆
We are bursting with pride as we return from the JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in Utah! Our students didn’t just compete; they represented our community with excellence, professionalism, and grit.
It is important to remember that just by qualifying for this event, these students are among the top 1% of JAG students in the entire nation. Facing the "best of the best" is no small feat. The competition was incredibly fierce, and while the leaderboards only show the top ten, they don't show the immense growth, confidence, and skill our students displayed under pressure.
Individual Highlights:
Jodi Blaker: Who placed 3rd in Missouri's state JAG competition, placed 8th in the Nation for Career Preparation out of 44 contestants! 🏅
Damien Gunter: Who placed 1st in Employability Skills at the state level showcased his interview skills at the national level for the second year in a row.
Kanyon Singleton: Who won first in Missouri's Financial Budget Development gave a very informational and heartfelt interview at Nationals in Salt Lake City.
Gage Hall-Wells, Francis Jones II, and Lily Willis: This team put their skills to the test against elite competition in Creative Decision Making after placing 3rd in the state of Missouri.
Beyond the competitive events, our students participated in a wide range of JAG-focused workshops, networked with business affiliates and fellow JAG students from every corner of the country.
A Huge Thank You: To everyone who offered words of encouragement, donated, or cheered us on from home—you are part of this success. Thank you for investing in these future leaders!
