Jackie Goetz, Jeremy Hayes and Sharon Choisser were each presented with First Place Awards at the Wisconsin and Illinois Jewelers Associations Expo 99.

A competition among local peers, this yearly event brings together students and professionals from the Wisconsin and Illinois area to compete in a variety of categories. Howard Academy students, both past graduates and current students, have won first place awards for the last two consecutive years.

Jackie Goetz (far left) is a former student at the Academy. Jeremy Hayes (center) is a graduate now working for Goodmans Jewelers in Madison, WI.. Sharon Choisser (far right) is a former apprentice now working as an independent professional.