July 2010

Thanks to the generous contributions of organizations & private foundations for their support of the JA mission through program & general operating support. Click here for complete list.

10K Added to Harbor Half Marathon

Because of feedback received from prior participants, the race committee is excited to announce the addition of a 10K race along with the Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and Relay. The races, scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2010, are expected to draw over 1,000 participants. Go here for more information or to register.

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Local Students Take 2nd place In JA Banks in Action
North American Competition

The Citi sponsored JA Banks in Action program culminates annually with the North American competition held in New York City. One local high school team earned an invitation to test their skills against students from across the U.S. and Canada. The team of students (C.J. Bellows, Nick Tillerson & Anthony Huggins) from O'Connor High School traveled to New York for the competition, ultimately finishing in 2nd place. The students took advantage of the opportunity to tour one of Citi's largest headquarter offices and the studios of CNBC, while also enjoying some of New York's famous sites. Our sincere thanks to Citi for sponsoring this exciting competition; educator Pam Hummel; JA classroom volunteer Lacreeda Guerrero, Citi; and the JA students for exemplifying San Antonio's best!

JA in a Day Programs a Huge Success!

Junior Achievement would like to thank all of the companies that helped make JA in a Day events this spring a success. Over 4,400 students in 220 classrooms received the JA program in one day during the spring semester because of the participation of 275 volunteers. We would like to recognize the following companies and schools that have been outstanding partners:

H-E-B | Collins Garden Elementary

JA board members Craig Boyan and Jorge Elizondo, company coordinators Aleigh Sanchez, Amy Harrell-Medellin, Angie Baldarrama and Eva Banis, school principal Anselma Chase, school coordinator Eric Reyna

Chase Card Services | Ed Cody Elementary

JA board member Mickey Johnson, company coordinator Pauline Aguinaga, school principal Kittiya Johnson, school coordinator Jesus Alonzo

Citi | Five Palms Elementary

JA board member and company coordinator Alba Quiroga, school principal Liz Pineda, school coordinator Marjorie Verner

East Central JROTC | Harmony Elementary

Volunteer coordinator Sgt. Wayne Harper, school principal Debbie Grams, school coordinator Debra Hanson

Accenture & KCI | Howsman Elementary

JA board members Dennis Delaney and Teresa Johnson, company coordinators Ashley Heck and Joann Garza, school principal Thomas Buente, school coordinator Bel Herrera

NuStar Energy | Larkspur Elementary

JA board member Bob Grimes, company coordinator Sarah McLaughlin, school principal Jerry Zapata, school coordinator Kelli Hausman

Harland Clarke & community volunteers | Leon Valley Elementary

JA board member Pete Fera, company coordinator Lauri Birkelo, school principal Stephanie Nalbach, school coordinator Bel Herrera

Bank of America | Stafford Elementary

Company coordinator Jesse Ramos, school principal Sheila Ballagh, school coordinator Norma Ortiz

Tesoro | Stahl Elementary

JA board member Phil Anderson, company coordinators Carrie Bulsiewicz and Nina Owens, school principal Pita Canales, school coordinator Donna Fisher

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