Churubusco Elementary students complete Junior Achievement's 'Our Community' class
(Talk of the Town photo provided) Mrs. Williams second grade class at Churubusco Elementary School recently completed their Junior Achievement “Our Community” class. Standing with the class, in back from left, is Mrs. Williams, John Black and Cathy Oberholtzer.
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Twenty-five students in Mrs. William's second grade class at Churubusco Elementary School recently completed the Junior Achievement course "Our Community."
The students learned the importance of businesses, jobs, government, and the responsibilities and opportunities available within our community.
John Black and Cathy Oberholtzer, representing Mahle Clevite in Churubusco and the United Way of Whitley County, instructed the course.
Diplomas were awarded in the final class and Rachel Jarvis, manager of the Churubusco McDonalds, presented each student with a Happy Meal.
Junior Achievement is a not-for-profit organization financed by businesses, foundations, individuals and the United Way.
The purpose of Junior Achievement is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives.