October 1, 2025 – On Tuesday, September 30, the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Career Association elected officers to lead the local chapter during its annual Installation and Initiation Ceremony at Emmons Hall. 

The ceremony was led by JAG Specialist and instructor Mr. Oliver Brilhaunte. MHS student Jonathan St. Martin was elected president of Mexico High School JAG and assisted in the ceremony.

Mexico High School has 28 JAG participants this year.  

As part of MHS JAG Career Association, the membership is expected to support the activities of the chapter, attend meetings, and set a positive example in the school, workplace, and community. 

The newly elected officers will lead the career association in the goals of leadership development, career preparation, civic awareness, social awareness, and service learning.

Allana Oliver, JAG Regional Program Manager, offered opening remarks for the students, reminding them to share their stories and make an impact in their local communities and beyond. 

Community member and Bulldog Alum Kerri Ferrari shared a keynote address to the students, sharing words of encouragement and inspiration. Ferrari started the JAG program at Mexico Public Schools in 2018.

JAG-Missouri is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping students who have great potential, yet face significant barriers. JAG believes students have talent, grit, and a hunger to learn. They want to succeed and have a better life. They want to be productive citizens. The JAG program works with high schools across the nation to help students prepare for future success, equipping them with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life. More information about the JAG program can be found at jag-missouri.org.