Jaycee is a Junior Fellow from South Side High School. She is a driven and disciplined student with a strong passion for Language Arts and Business. With aspirations to become a Loan Officer or Lawyer, Jaycee is highly focused on her future, particularly when it comes to managing her finances and securing her career path. Her determination, faithfulness, and organizational skills define her approach to both her work and personal life.

The most inspiring person in Jaycee’s life is her great grandmother, a kind-hearted and loving woman who always put others first. While she wasn’t a businesswoman, her genuine care for people left a lasting impact on Jaycee. Similarly, her sophomore English teacher, Mr. Harper, had a profound influence on her. His passion and sense of purpose in teaching ignited a deeper appreciation for learning in Jaycee.

Jaycee is deeply committed to her work, describing it as her number one passion. She also finds strength in the faith and belief in God that resonates throughout her community, particularly in her church. However, she recognizes the challenge of people in Jackson not always showing genuine care for one another, which can hinder progress and community well-being.

In reflecting on her own challenges, Jaycee identifies her biggest barrier as the need to continually push herself to strive for more. Despite this, she believes the Jackson community excels in coming together to discuss challenges, particularly within the church, although there is a tendency to overlook smaller, yet significant, issues.

As an idea creator and strategy setter, Jaycee is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to her community’s growth and is determined to make a lasting impact both in her future career and in the broader community.