Warsaw Community High School

Amanda Waddle

April 3, 2025

WARSAW, IN - Warsaw Community High School senior, Makia Lucas, was named Outstanding Senior for all JAG Indiana programs after earning 1st place at the state-level JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Career Development Conference on March 14 at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis.

Makia competed against 12 other top candidates from JAG regional programs across Indiana. As part of the competition, she was required to write a two-page essay on how JAG made a difference in her life, outline her future plans, and explain the steps she has taken toward her goals. She also applied to five colleges and was accepted to at least one, submitted a formal application, and interviewed before a panel of judges.

Makia has dedicated her time to visiting schools and sharing her story about the impact JAG has had on her during her time at Warsaw. She serves as a role model to other students and will continue to lead in this capacity as the President of the JAG Career Association for the state of Indiana during the upcoming school year.

Next, Makia will participate in the National JAG Conference in Indianapolis on April 25. She will host a leadership workshop and serve as a delegate, where she will help select the JAG national student leadership for 2025–2026.

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Photo Provided (left to right): Taylor Myers, Makia Lucas

Photo Provided (left to right): Brianna Morse (DWD), Makia Lucas (WCHS), Richard Paulk (DWD)