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Jaguar Of The Month

Each month, the student body gets to nominate a peer for "Jaguar of the Month" 

This student should exemplify what it means to be a JCEC student through their actions both in and out of the classroom. The guiding principles of our learning community at JCEC are Education, Leadership, Service, and Community.  Expectations for our community of learners are outlined in our JCEC Neighborhood Creed: 

  • I will dedicate myself to my EDUCATION, maintaining high standards and meeting rigorous expectations.  

  • I will exemplify LEADERSHIP with others and myself in a way that expresses my goals, strengths, and passions.  

  • I will provide SERVICE to others in a way that benefits my JCEC Neighborhood, SCC, and my local community.

  • I will embrace  all opportunities to build COMMUNITY with my HOUSE and Neighborhood. 

March 2026

November 2025

"Kaylee is awesome! She’s intelligent, funny, and kind! She’s never afraid to ask clarifying questions and always works super hard! I’m so proud of her!" - Mrs. McMahan

"Kaylee is super kind, and funny." -Henry M

"Kaylee is a very good friend and a perfect person to be Jaguar of the month. Anytime you need help, Kaylee is there with advice or assistance. Over the last year I her so many questions about math that her ears could have fell off, but she didn’t judge me for a moment and showed me how to do certain math equations the best she could. When I missed a day and needed notes, she was there. The point is, Kaylee is a friend, an advocate, and a help."- Savannah

Kaylee plans to pursue  a degree in Science from a four year university. 

May 2025

"Ethan has truly blossomed into a standout leader during his Sophomore year at JCEC.  He consistently demonstrates kindness and respect toward both his peers and teachers, always stepping up to lend a hand whenever needed. His positive attitude, reliability, and generous spirit make him not only an awesome leader but also just a genuinely great guy to be around!"- Mrs. McMahan

"Ethan is really active in the school, does extracurricular activities, maintains good grades, and is a good role model for new students."- Mattie

"He is honest, incredibly kind, and quite intelligent. He exemplifies a high standard of humility while still dominating in both extracurriculars and academics."- Wyatt

 "Ethan is an amazing student. He is always so helpful to students and teachers."- Regina

 

February 2025

"Everyone knows and loves Friddle! He's smart, funny, and the life of the party!  We're so glad he's a part of our JCEC Family." - Mrs. McMahan

 "My favorite thing about Friddle is that he strives to improve himself, both athletically and academically every day." - Bryn

 "I love how Friddle always tries to help his friends and sticks with them. He is always up for quests." - Elvis

 "Friddle is always trying to cheer people up and trying to motivate others to be better."  - Maya

Friddle plans to swim collegiately and attend either UNC-Wilmington or Catawba College to pursue a degree in Outdoor Recreation. 

 

February 2026

October 2025

"There is no one quite like Christian Simmons! We are blessed to have him as part of our JCEC family. Christian is kindhearted and generous towards all students and faculty at JCEC and to those in the community, as he strives to serve others in community service opportunities. He is a stellar student who works hard, studies, and cares about his educational endeavors. I am so proud of Christian as the newest Jaguar of the month."- Mrs. Sutton

 "Christian is a hard worker and is very nice."- Bryn

"He is a good leader and always so positive."- Jacob

 "Christian is very determined to work very hard."- Livi

April 2025

"Sophie is an amazing student who is dedicated and kind. Her education takes top priority. In any avenue, she is a great leader who holds others to her same expectations. Sophie pushes into groups to find gems of knowledge and different perspectives of others in an effort to visualize a larger community. Sophie is embracing a growth mindset and embracing the ever present opportunity of growth. Her quick wit and great sense of humor makes her fun for others to be around. Sophie's potential is endless, both as a peer/friend and also as a student." - Mrs. Holt

: "She is hard working, dedicated to school, friendly, and helps people."- Jaylyn

 "Sophie is a dedicated worker. She always is doing her best no matter what the assignment is."- Julia

"Sophie always puts her all when we scrimmage during club time."- Sarah

Sophie plans to attend Western Carolina University or UNC-Chapel Hill to pursue a degree in Education.

December 2024

"Lauren is a friendly and helpful presence in our school, always ready to lend a hand to her peers or step up when support is needed. She is a student with big ideas, not only for her own future but also for the growth and success of our school community. Her dedication to community service and her passion for making a difference highlight her deep care for those around her. A joy to teach, Lauren consistently shows kindness, determination, and a vision for a brighter future. Well done, Lauren!" - Ms. Fonseca

"Lauren is in tune with others' emotions and always makes sure that she is kind and polite to everyone. She goes out of her way to serve and make sure that others around her are taken care of before herself. It goes without saying that Lauren works hard and puts a lot of effort into everything that she does, and deserves recognition for it. I'm so proud of you, Lauren!"- Madilynn

"Lauren is a hardworking member of the JCEC community who always strives for success. She is constantly at the forefront of the community and always works to improve and lead her clubs, such as NHS and climate committee. Her most memorable trait is that she always has a smile on her face. No matter the situation or conflict, she is there to resolve it calmly and with a smile."- Christian

"Lauren is a positive student who has great time management and is one of the most organized people I know. I also think that she has done an amazing job as NHS secretary and is a vital part of our community."- David

January 2026

"Skyler is a great friend and a support to his peers. He is kind and willing to start up a conversation with anyone. Skyler engages with his courses and is a stellar student. We love having him at JCEC." -Mrs. Holt

 

Skyler is working toward his Associate of Arts Degree. As a new student at JCEC, Skyler says that his favorite part about our school community is how supportive everyone is. Dream schools for Skyler are UNC Chapel Hill and Florida State University where he is interested in pursuing a degree in Political Science.

September 2025

"I am thrilled that Lucia is our Jaguar of the Month! She is totally deserving of this recognition.  Lucia is a great student who focuses on her studies and strives for high marks on all of her work. But more than that, she has a winning personality, the most pleasant temperament, and a fantastic singing voice! Staff and students alike know that Lucia is dependable and that she will be very successful in her future!" - Mrs. Sutton

"She’s so sweet and kind to everyone she’s with, and she’s so smart."- Lia

"On the first week of school, she helped me and my friends go to the cafe. She really stood out to me because she treated us as equals, smiled, told us about campus, and genuinely acted as if she was interested in the things we had to say. Even though we interrupted her from what we were doing, she was super kind and friendly!"- Mayleigh

"Lucia is kind and patient. She is very giving and funny as well as hard working."- Trinity

Lucia plans to attend NC State University to pursue a degree in Engineering.

March 2025

"Everyone at JCEC knows Madilynn: she is kind, responsible, and dedicated to her school. I'm so proud of Madilynn's leadership in Art Club, in NHS, and in HOUSE. When you think of top-notch, bright students at JCEC, you think of Madilynn Franklin!"- Mrs. Sutton

 "Madilynn plays a huge leadership role for JCEC and is an excellent student. She is always very kind to everyone and knows how to be a leader. She should be recognized for everything she does." - Barrett

"She’s always kind and helpful. She has great leadership skills!"- Chloe

 "NHS president! Art club president! Responsibility whiz! Incredibly kind person! Well-liked by everyone in the school!"- Sarah

Madilyn plans to attend Western Carolina University and pursue a teaching degree.