Human Services News
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the 2012 JUNA program at Birmingham-Southern College:
China – Jakore Carpenter – Nicholas McClinton – Allison Moore – Prince Moss – Kelsey Price – Rachael Taney
Resolution: A resolution requesting assistance from the UN to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS by promoting the program S. T. A. R. 411 ( Students Taking Action Responsibly 4 Steps ~ 1 Solution ~ 1 Student at a time ) to educate young people about HIV/AIDS
Rachael gave the opening speech in Chinese while Jakore gave the English translation.
Nicholas represented China in the Security Council which discussed Syria and the recent protests.
Allison, Prince and Kelsey presented their resolution in committee and General Assembly where it passed.
China won Top 6 (out of 42) Outstanding Best Resolution.
China won Top 6 (out of 42) Outstanding Best Prepared Delegation.
China won Top 6 (out of 42) Outstanding Best Display Board.
Ecuador – Kensley Burton – Hannah Eldridge – Elizabeth Garcia – Lauren Higgins – Christine Newsome – Ashley Thomas
Resolution: A resolution to develop an internationally acceptable code of standards to improve the working condition of textiles, garments and fashion accessories factory workers
Elizabeth gave the opening speech in Spanish while Christine gave the English translation.
Hannah represented Ecuador in the Security Council.
Kensley, Lauren, and Ashley presented their resolution in committee.
Ecuador won Top 3 (out of 42) Outstanding Best Resolution.
Ecuador won Top 6 (out of 42) Outstanding Best Display Board.
Ecuador won a Mini-Grant for $50.00 to be sent to SIFAT in Ecuador in honor of their resolution.
India – Briganna Abernathy – Rachel Bennett – Elizabeth Brooks – Jade Carroll – Bradley Harris – Brooke Jennings
Resolution: A resolution requesting assistance from the UN to prevent the practice of child marriages
Brooke gave the opening speech in Indian while Elizabeth gave the English translation.
Bradley represented India in the Security Council.
Briganna, Rachel and Jade presented their resolution in committee and General Assembly where it passed.
India won Top 6 (out of 42) Outstanding Best Nation.
India won a Mini-Grant for $50.00 to be sent to the International Center for Research on Women in India in honor of their resolution.
Briganna was selected Top 6 (out of 42) Outstanding Girl Delegate.
Rachel was a nominee for the Erin McPherson Outstanding Leadership Award.
Morocco – Zikeya Byrd – Tori Long – Asia Oden – Stefanie Scoggins – Carly Simmons
Resolution: A resolution to address illiteracy worldwide by promoting the reading program,
R. E. A. D. 4 M. E. ( Reading Experiences Allow Development 4 My Expectations
Stefanie gave the opening speech in Arabic while Carly gave the English translation.
Carly represented India in the Security Council.
Zikeya, Tori and Asia presented their resolution in committee and General Assembly where it passed.
Morocco won Top 6 (out of 42) Outstanding Best Display Board.
Morocco won a Mini-Grant for $50.00 to be sent to UNICEF in honor of their resolution.
Norway – Sterling Alfano – Joshua Edmonson – Joseph Moore – Colby Pate – Preston Poskabarwicz
Resolution: A resolution requesting assistance to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide by promoting partnerships within the global communities
Preston gave the opening speech in Norwegian while Colby gave the English translation.
Colby represented Norway in the Security Council.
Sterling, Joseph and Preston presented their resolution in committee in and General Assembly where it passed.
Norway won Top 3 (out of 42) Outstanding Native Costume.
The JUNA students participated in the Y.E.S. Program (Youth Educational Series) at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida from February 1 – 4, 2012. The program focused on different cultures and the students interacted with each other to create an understanding of global migration. The preparation for the JUNA program provided knowledge and understanding of the global society of which each is a participating member.
Mr. Drew Barnett and Mrs. Paula Thompson are the sponsors of the JUNA program.
Students were appreciative of the support of Mr. Brett Kirkham, Principal, Hueytown Middle School, and Mr. Jacqnaii Finkley and Mrs. Serra Peterson, Assistant Principals, Hueytown Middle School, and the Faculty of Hueytown Middle School.
Minor High School CTSO Officers attends state conference
The officers of Minor High Schools’ SkillsUSA club attended the Joint Leadership Development Conference (JLCD) in Montgomery. The JLDC introduce career opoortunities, foster patriotism and community service, and develop character and self-confidence. This years officers are President Amber Morris; Vice President Ashley Knight; Secretary Lourdes Flores Treasurer; De'amber Dixon Reporter; Hannah Varner.
Tabor Edgecombe's Family and Consumer class at Erwin High School had a watermelon cutting contest.
On January 27 – 28, 2011 twenty Hueytown Middle School students participated in the 20th annual Junior United Nations Assembly (JUNA) at Birmingham-Southern College. JUNA is designed to give the students a feel of the United Nations. While the program is not able to do everything the way it is done at the UN, the students acquired a better understanding of the concerns of others and a greater understanding of all peoples of the world.
The Hueytown Middle School students represented the countries of Central African Republic, Indonesia, Italy, and Spain. Each student studied the culture, religion, language, current issues, and government of the countries. The students met during school in their FACS/JUNA class and completed worksheets to further their understanding of their countries and other countries that would be attending the assembly. The students also had to dress as a person from their chosen country. Each country had to present a resolution addressing a current world issue.
Central African Republic – Students: Tiera Dubose, Zoie Hester, Fred Johnson, Shanah Nunn, and Ronald Strother.
Resolution: The students wanted to develop a program to provide clean drinking water to villages and towns in underdeveloped countries.
Indonesia – Students: Briganna Abernathy, Rachel Bennett, Allison Moore, and Carime Sanchez.
Resolution: The students wanted to develop a program to provide nutritional education and resources for HIV/AIDS victims.
Italy – Students: Lindsay Higgins, Jasmine Hughes, Lucy Kornegay, Jaci Marshall and Catherine Wilkinson.
Resolution: The students wanted to create safe haven communities to provide aid and assistance to street children.
Spain – Students: Elizabeth Brooks, Elizabeth Garcia, Alaina Ingram, Amber Jones, Morgan LaFoy, and Amy Lee.
Resolution: The students wanted to develop an internationally acceptable definition of a “terrorist.”
Awards were presented at the conclusion of the assembly. Hueytown Middle School won several of the awards:
Central African Republic and Spain both won Outstanding Native Costume.
Indonesia won Outstanding Nation.
Italy and Spain both won Best Prepared Nations. The delegation also was awarded a $50.00 grant to be sent to the Boys/Girls Town of Italy in their honor.
There were two individual awards:
Lindsay Higgins was recognized as one of the Outstanding Girl Delegate.
Lucy Kornegay won the top leadership award, The Erin McPherson Outstanding Leadership Award. This is the most prestigious award presented annually at the JUNA conference. The award recognizes the JUNA student who exemplifies leadership qualities and understanding of global issues.
Bevill State had a Cosmetology Contest:
Out of 15 cosmetology students from the area, Ashley Knight (Minor High School Student) won 2nd place and Danielle Johnson (Pleasant Grove Student) won 3rd Place. Wanda Henry from Minor High School is the cosmetology instructor for both of these students.
The Corner FCCLA sent representatives to the AL state FCCLA Leadership conference in Montgomery. The students met and had their picture made with Miss Alabama, who was a featured speaker.