"A Banker in Every Classroom Week" observed at PJHS

Pearl Junior High School (PJHS) students in Penny Lucas’ classes recently observed the Mississippi Bankers Association’s “A Banker in Every Classroom Week”. This week is set aside to promote financial education and to encourage bankers and teachers to work together to educate Mississippi students on ways to be fiscally responsible. Gloria Craig of Trustmark Bank visited to present personal finance lessons including opening accounts, writing checks and managing credit.

Pictured (l to r) are, front row: Martavion Draper, Tyler Watts, Tucker Ware, Brady Peacock and Robbie Ross; second row: Ashlyn Clemmons, Marnasia Williams, Ivie Kirkland, Taylor Stratton, Aubriauna Lonie, Tykia Trigg and Breanna Johnson; third row: Penny Lucas, Anaya Whitlock, Makayla Mack, De’Asia Williams, Gloria Craig, Lailah Span and Jacob Passons; and back row: Dion Jackson, Mackenzie Williams, Connor Brewer, Jay Kennedy, Michael Robinson and Kaleb McCollum.