iJAG Newsletter March/April 2024
posted April 10, 2024
iJAG Career Development Conference
From left to right: Paityn Carnes, Ava Heemsbergen, Landon Gordy, Drakan Swain, Cody Birlson and Lily Van Trump.
These Students competed against 300 other iJAG High School Programs in the state. Landon, Ava and Paityn competed in the L.O.V.E. Project. They spoke about the negative effects of social media on kids. Cody, Drakan and Lily took place in the PBL Showcase where they presented about the positive impact of iJAG in their career and college readiness. Although they did not place in the Nationals, these students represented Cardinal Community in a very professional and positive manner. I am beyond proud of these students.
Student Spotlights
Gannon MacQueen
Goals After Highschool
- I plan to go to college for welding.
- Get a part time job somewhere.
- Will be going to IHCC.
Why I'm excited for IJAG
- It's just a credit.
- I want the free food.
Interesting Facts
- I play baseball for Cardinal.
- I like to listen to music and drive.
- My favorite movie is cars.
Career Goals
- Make a lot of money.
- Be happy working.
Jacob Figueroa
My goal is to own my house with my friends of myself before 21.
Interesting Facts
- I have 2 brothers.
- I am the youngest.
- I am 17 years old.
- I like hanging out with friends.
- A fun fact about me is a like playing baseball.
- One of my favorite foods is Mexican.
- My birthday is October 5th.
- I like to work.
- I like going to Cali for summer.
Mason Grove
- I play basketball and football.
- I like the outdoors.
- I have a lot of friends (Winger).
- I play video games.
- I have 3 dogs.
- I have a bird.
- I lift weights.
- Favorite color is blue.
- Favorite movie is Avatar.
- Favorite food is steak.
Goal after high school: Work Force
Career interest goal: Carpentry
I'm excited to see friends in IJAG.
Brinleigh Sparks
About Me
- I am 16 years old.
- I am a junior in highschool.
- My favorite color is pink.
- My favorite sport is volleyball.
- I love spending time with friends and family.
- I have 3 siblings.
- I have blue eyes.
- My favorite seasons are summer and fall.
- I love animals.
- I have gone to Cardinal for 5 years.
After highschool I plan on going to Indian Hills Community College to study Dental Hygeine.
I am extremely excited about IJAG this year as Mrs. Heather is an awesome person to engage with, and the field trips are super beneficial when it comes to trying to find a career to enjoy.
Shakayla Uehling
After highschool I plan on attending Indian Hills and the the U of Iowa.
After completing college I will be on track to being a successful travel nurse.
Interesting Facts
- I enjoy reading and listening to music in my free time.
- I'm appart of the social media committee.
- I'm most excited to see people grow and show their confidence rise.
- My favorite color is aquamarine.
- I have worked at McDonalds for 2 and a half years.
- I am one of 5 siblings.
- I play 3 sports.
- I am a senior.
- My favorite movie is Steel Magnolias.
"Kindness is beautiful."
Colin Ratterree
- I like to be outdoors and go for walks.
- My mom is my best friend and I tell her everything.
- My favorite kind of hunting is turkey hunting.
- I like to watch the ufc.
- We go see our family in Illinois sometimes and that's always a good time.
- I love to travel and see new places.
- I want to travel a lot when I retire.
- I have 2 little sisters.
- My favorite artist right now is Tyler Childers.
- My favorite sport to watch is football and my favorite team is the seahawks.
My goals after high school is to hit some sort of welding college and get a little more experience under my belt before I hit the field and get out to the real world.
