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CTE WORKS
Shirley Adams

Congratulations to the following students for being awarded a WORKS Week certificate: Our WORKS program focuses on Work-Ready traits, NOT on academic performance. We are proud of these students who possess these character traits!

W (Well-Trained) = Daniel Grady, Jasmine Bosarge, Janay Rouse, Kendric Smith, Lomar Jasso, Jasiyh McGowan, Harley Davis, Alison Mayen, Laney Bell, Ervin Gonzalez-Lopez, Lorvenson Derilus, Kourtney Kennedy, Onan Garcia, Gregory Perkins, Noylin Rodriguez, Kymara Darden, Janay Peterson, Destiny Smith

O (Optimistic) = Landyn Boone, Genesis Corea Hernandez, Maynor Perez-Ocampo, Gustavo Escobar, Allison Ramirez, Kamond Stanford, Sienna Pender, Saniyah Barden-Batts, Kierra Williams, Destinee Batts, Sergio Castro Castro, Juan Perez Benitez, Kenadi Gideons, Brandon Garcia-Quintanilla, Mayner Perez, Livia Braunock Schmautz, Rafael Aguinaga Cruz, Trinity Cohen

R (Reliable) = Jaden Player, Ashley Aguirre Alviar, Gizzel Diaz-Lopez, Daffne Zarate, Erryen
Register, Beyonce Reyes, Donta' Boseman, Lily Chestnutt, Janay Peterson, Joshua Tann, Johnny Wells, Angel

Baca, Lesly Murillo Matute, Emma Brown, Adaias Hernandez-Roblero, Bryan Rosales, Jy'ra Williams, Heber Acosta Reyes, Kyran Cox

K (Knowledgeable) = Alison Trejo Mendieta, Daniel Grady, Kaylee Adams, Kimberly Olvera, Ashley Aguirre- Alviar, Josselyn Gomez De Paz, Alexis Boykin, Shamya Johnson, Caleb White, Tamia Smith, Joshelyn Holman, Rumualdo Jaimes, Alyssa Montilus, Lesli Banda, Julio Mondragon, Noah Sloan, Jennifer Borja Hernandez, Tanjia Jordan, Jurnee Carr

S (Sincere) = Emerson Castaneda Figueroa, Joshua Cooper-Benjamin, Jy'Ren Williams, Kaleb Robinson, Nia Truzy, Zanihya Farrior, Brandan Griffin, Joshelyn Holman, Darius Hill, Tyler Allen, Y'Anna Rivers, Sophia Garcia, Eduard Ruiz Torres, Jeanneth Arriaza, Logan Pope, Nomar Nunez, Jaime Bennett, Kaylee Bradshaw, Ashley Lopez

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Lindsay Skidmore

James Kenan High School (JKHS) has not only allowed me to visit and explore places outside of Duplin County but has provided me with many resources and opportunities to help me achieve my goals. James Kenan offers many clubs and extracurricular activities to help students as well as motivate them. For me, it has been SGA, Beta Club, JROTC, the Career and College Promise Program and more. Each program pushes me to be a better student and peer and encourages me to work hard to achieve my goals. JKHS is special because I know I can always count on my teachers, coaches, administrators, and peers. We can push through any challenges we face, together.

James Kenan High School (JKHS) has not only allowed me to visit and explore places outside of Duplin County but has provided me with many resources and opportunities to help me achieve my goals. James Kenan offers many clubs and extracurricular activities to help students as well as motivate them. For me, it has been SGA, Beta Club, JROTC, the Career and College Promise Program and more. Each program pushes me to be a better student and peer and encourages me to work hard to achieve my goals. JKHS is special because I know I can always count on my teachers, coaches, administrators, and peers. We can push through any challenges we face, together. 

 

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Lindsay Skidmore

James Kenan High School works to foster positive relationships while preparing our students for their future in the real world.  Our educators know that it is vital to grow young minds while supporting each other, respecting different cultures, and respecting each student and their ideas. I am so thrilled to be a Duplin County Educator! Duplin County Schools prioritizes diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students from all backgrounds. By celebrating cultural differences and fostering a sense of belonging, the school encourages students to embrace their identities and learn from one another's perspectives. This diversity enriches the learning experience and prepares students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Lindsay Skidmore

JKHS has four total bands: Concert Band and Symphonic Band, that combine to form the Combined Wind Ensemble, as well as the Tiger Marching Band. The first three groups perform biannually as well as at various community events. The Tiger Marching Band performs at all home varsity football games and the annual Warsaw Veterans Day Parade. This program is special because it fosters cultivation of character, musical excellence, community engagement, and school spirit. Under the leadership of band director, Ms. Samantha Best, the program is experiencing a resurgence, which is exemplified by the Symphonic Band’s recent participation in Musical Performance Adjudication (MPA) for the first time in over a decade. This shows a clear dedication and commitment to progress and excellence within the program. 

JKHS has four total bands: Concert Band and Symphonic Band, that combine to form the Combined Wind Ensemble, as well as the Tiger Marching Band. The first three groups perform biannually as well as at various community events. The Tiger Marching Band performs at all home varsity football games and the annual Warsaw Veterans Day Parade. This program is special because it fosters cultivation of character, musical excellence, community engagement, and school spirit. Under the leadership of band director, Ms. Samantha Best, the program is experiencing a resurgence, which is exemplified by the Symphonic Band’s recent participation in Musical Performance Adjudication (MPA) for the first time in over a decade. This shows a clear dedication and commitment to progress and excellence within the program. 

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