Junior Achievement serving Starke County

05/20/2026

Thank you to Latisha Manns for six years of dedication volunteering with Junior Achievement programs at Knox Community Schools! From 2nd grade classrooms to middle school students, Latisha has made a lasting impact by helping students build important life and career skills through multiple programs each year. We’re grateful for her continued commitment to inspiring young people in Starke County!

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

05/01/2026

We're so appreciative of our teachers, sponsors, volunteers and everyone involved in bringing this experience to life for the students in our county!

03/28/2026

Let’s Build a City!
A great JA experience at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary! The students in Natalie Manuwal’s 3rd Grade class participated in the JA Our City® program. They learned about the purpose of a city, money choices, how money moves through a city, and workplaces in a city.

The students also built models of businesses within their city, designed their future selves, and then placed them where they would work.

A special shout out to volunteer and JA Starke Board member Laura Leszek!
We appreciate your commitment to JA!

03/20/2026

We want to recognize Sheriff Cothran, who has served on a neighboring county’s JA Board for the past 3 and a half years. In addition to supporting Junior Achievement as a volunteer and board member, Sheriff Cothran was on the front lines in his community throughout the night following the recent tornado and continues to be there for those affected.

Thank you for your leadership, service, and dedication to the people you serve. We’re grateful to have you as part of the JA family.

03/13/2026

Dale Cole, a JA volunteer from a neighboring county, is celebrating 10 years of volunteering with JA and has impacted students in 22 classrooms. Dale consistently goes above and beyond and is always eager to make a difference!