Jim Jones Visits Hester Junior High!

Jim Jones is an inspirational speaker who wow's the audience with his smooth basketball skills while talking to students about spreading kindness, believing in yourself, working hard and making good choices.  Jim shares the story of the hard work and dedication it took him to find success in school and life while getting kids involved and motivating us all!

Here's a sampling of what our yearbook staff photographer's captured at Monday's assembly.  Special thanks to the following student photographers:

Jasmin Carrera
Vanessa Herrera
Aracely Martinez 
Damaris Mendez
Emily Sutter

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 6, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    Thank you photographers! Nice work!
    -Mr.Trotter

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  2. AnonymousOctober 7, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    These photos turned out great!
    -Ms. Chavez

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  3. UnknownOctober 7, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Great captures of the event, everyone!

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  4. SPetrinOctober 7, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    The photos are really good! Great work!

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