GLLA STUDENT HALL OF FAME
Do you know a current student or graduate that has done something extraordinary? Let Corrie Groth [email protected] know!
Jonathan Hoard Class of 2024
We all remember the jobs we worked in high school: mowing lawns, scooping ice cream, and flipping hamburgers. Great Lakes Learning Academy senior Jonathon Hoard took an alternative route – building a name in his community by owning and operating his bustling taxidermy business.
Jonathon’s company, Bare Bones Taxidermy, began as a seasonal side gig. As a hunter, he wanted to skip his taxidermy visits and handle the process on his own. He started out learning the trade by practicing on the deer he bagged, and was able to quickly improve his skills, grow a client base and produce over triple the amount of taxidermy mounts from his first year to his second. In total, Jonathon has produced over 100 mounts for customers. While his community has benefitted from his business, they’re not the only ones singing his praises. Jonathon was recently selected as an FFA (formerly the Future Farmers of America) Star Finalist for his work in agribusiness, where he eventually finished second amongst competitors from across the state. Great Lakes Academy is delighted to see what Jonathon has accomplished with his craft and look forward to seeing what he achieves as he concludes his GLLA journey this June. |