JA
Partner Spotlight
United High
School's Ready
Set Teach Program has committed to delivering the JA
curriculum in the 2011-2012 school year. The program is led by Ms.
Amanda Benavides. The Ready Set Teach Program at United High
School has the largest group of students in our area with over fifty
members. JA is looking forward to working with Ms. Benavides and her
students.
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If you would
like to volunteer to teach a JA class in June or July, please contact
Gabby Martinez at (956) 774-0382. We hope you will sign up to make a
difference in a child's life!
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Kohl's Department Store Helps JA In Recycling Effort
After volunteering in the classroom for the past two
years, Kohl's employees committed to doing more. On May 4th, a team
of dedicated Kohl's employees, led by store manager Johnny Ramos,
helped JA recycle program materials. Through their efforts, JA was
able to save the cost of fifteen program kits totaling over $1,200.
We extend our gratitude to Kohl's and their wonderful employees.
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Another Memorable Event for Junior Achievement
Over 400 people attended the 2011 Business
Hall of Fame presented by IBC Bank on Thursday May 5, 2011 at the
Laredo Country Club. This year's honorees were D.D. Hachar, Richard
E. "Dicky" Haynes, Sr., and Marisela & Robert
Higgins.
Here is what some of the attendees had to say:
"We really enjoyed the event, the food, the
presentations...everything was great! Those kids gave it that
special touch. You had a great turn out, good job."
--Jackie Rodriguez, Ruthe B. Cowl
Rehabilitation Center
"Congratulations on another successful
event."
--Treviņo, Valls, & Haynes
"Congratulations on last night's event. It was
so well organized and the presentations were wonderful"
--Adriana Villanueva, Sanchez Oil
& Gas Company
For a complete list of sponsors go here.
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