WILLIAMSBURG, KY — The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) programs at Williamsburg Middle School and Williamsburg High School recently held their annual Officer Initiation and Installation Ceremony, recognizing student leaders and celebrating the commitment of all JAG members for the school year.

The ceremony serves as a meaningful tradition within the JAG program, symbolizing the transition of leadership responsibilities to newly elected officers while reaffirming the dedication of all members to personal growth, leadership development, career readiness, community service, and academic success. Through the initiation process, students pledge to uphold the values and mission of Jobs for America’s Graduates and to serve as positive role models within their schools and communities.

During the ceremony, the following officers were officially installed into their leadership positions:

Williamsburg Middle School JAG Officers

President-Jacob Young

Vice President-Noah Miller

Secretary-Isaac Quant

Treasurer-Marcy Taylor

Historian-Derek Jones

Reporter-Eli Lovitt

Vice President of Career Preparation-Cayson Harrell

Vice President of Recruitment- Eli Russell

Vice President of Social Affairs- Jackson Blankenship

Vice President of Community Service- Jagger Meadors

Vice President of Civic Affairs- Cameron Roark

Williamsburg High School JAG Officers

Abby Jackson- President

Rylee Spray- Vice President

Mason Rountree- Vice President of Recruitment

Marissa Meadors- Vice President of Career Preparation

Lilah Phillips- Vice President of Community Service

Gracie Brock- Vice President of Social Affairs

Mahi Patel- Secretary

Austin Davis- Treasurer

In addition to the installation of officers, all JAG members were recognized for their participation and commitment to the program. Students were honored for their dedication to developing employability skills, leadership abilities, career awareness, and community engagement through their involvement in JAG.

Jobs for America’s Graduates is a state and national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people overcome barriers, stay in school, graduate, and successfully transition into postsecondary education, military service, or meaningful employment. Through hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, career exploration, and community service, JAG equips students with the skills necessary for lifelong success.

Williamsburg Middle School and Williamsburg High School are proud of the accomplishments of their JAG students and look forward to another successful year of leadership, service, and achievement.