A legacy rooted in passion and purpose

By News Staff on Monday, August 11, 2025
Dianna Freeman-Johnson shares journey with JAG program
  • JAG Specialist Dianna Freeman-Johnson is celebrating 22 years with the JAG program and remains passionate about the program and working with the youth of the community and helping them to succeed. (Photo courtesy of Dianna Freeman-Johnson)
    JAG Specialist Dianna Freeman-Johnson is celebrating 22 years with the JAG program and remains passionate about the program and working with the youth of the community and helping them to succeed. (Photo courtesy of Dianna Freeman-Johnson)

    By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program in Evangeline Parish, established by Dianna Freeman-Johnson in 2004, is celebrating two decades of empowering local youth. The program, which began as the “Options III Program” at the C.B. Coreil Campus has grown into a cornerstone of the Evangeline Parish School District. Since its inception, the program has b…