The presenters for today’s Junior Achievement program posed prior to beginning a day of activities for Antigo High School freshmen. |
Civic, business expertise shared at Junior Achievement meeting here Nov. 12, 2009 Some of the brightest minds from Antigo’s business and civic community shared their expertise with students at Antigo High School today.
Throughout the day, members of the freshmen class attended sessions focusing on skills needed in today’s work environment through the school’s Junior Achievement program.
The presenters used the Success Skills curriculum developed by Junior Achievement and, prior to today’s program, participated in a training session and were provided kits that included presentation materials and activities.
According to High School Principal Tom Zamzow, the Junior Achievement presenters provided the opportunity for students to participate in challenging exercises to help them develop personal strategies to achieve lifelong learning pursuits and career opportunities.
“Team-building exercises tested their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, as well as their ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead.” Zamzow said. “Through engaging activities, they learned to appreciate the importance of personal appearance, professional demeanor, punctuality, and written and oral communication.”
Presenters included Jacque Krause and Annie Lockwood, Langlade Hospital; Jenny Behrens, Edward Jones; Mary Ann Kangas, Merit Gear; Rhonda Drexler and Paula Gallenberg, CoVantage Credit Union; Kim Kretz, Northcentral Technical College; Nick Sanchez, Langlade County Boys and Girls Club; Mike Hunter, Volm Bag; Mayor Bill Brandt, city of Antigo; Brad Henricks, Langlade County Sheriff Department; Cheryl Belott, Chase Bank; Shannon Krugel, Amron; and Deb Wagner, M&I Bank.
The Junior Achievement program is in its second year of implementation at Antigo High School. The program is funded by contributions from the Antigo Optimist Club, The Presto Foundation, Wisconsin Public Service, and JP Morgan Chase Foundation and is led locally by a committee of business and school representatives.
Doug Farragher, president of Amron, lined up the presenters.
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