JFK High School pharmacy tech students recently celebrated Sarah Shepard, their former health science teacher and the current career development coordinator at the Career Center, in recognition of CDC Day and CTE Month. Shepard helped oversee increased blood drives, 100% participation in OSHA, Stop the Bleed, and BLS credentials, and greater participation in regional and state HOSA-Future Health Professionals competitions during her time at JFK.
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John F. Kennedy High School recently kicked off another year of their student-run credit union in partnership with Allegacy Federal Credit Union. Student bankers help their classmates set up their first savings and checking accounts, as well as offer advice about professional saving and spending habits. The program trains the next generation of banking professionals while also preparing every student involved for a sounder financial future.
"This partnership empowers students to take charge of their financial futures by opening savings and checking accounts, learning about budgeting and saving, and becoming eligible for Allegacy scholarships," said Lori K. Timm, Allegacy's director of community impact. "Through this program, Kennedy students gain real-world experience in credit union operations, cash handling, member service, and compliance, all while earning class credit and building valuable work skills that prepare them for success beyond graduation."
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John F. Kennedy High School Health Science students got real-world practice for careers in the medical field recently when they ran their very first Red Cross blood drive. With the support of both student volunteers and donors, the team collected 29 units of blood, nearly doubling their original goal. Health Science Teacher Shalinda Witcher says that a single unit of blood can save up to three lives, making this work valuable as a community service as well as a career preparation exercise.
"Students put their classroom knowledge into action while making a big impact in our community," Witcher said. "John F. Kennedy High School continues to support our mission of preparing future healthcare professionals. "
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