The Golden Isles Chapter gathered together for Jack and Jill Day in remembrance of Carole Robertson, a Jack and Jill teen whose life was tragically taken in the 1963 bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Each grade group presented a presentation filled with meaningful facts about Carole’s life—sharing details about her passions, accomplishments, and the things she loved. Each presentation brought to life the memorable aspects of Carole’s journey, allowing the audience to vividly envision details of Carole’s life.
In addition to celebrating Carole Robertson, each grade group participated in a collaborative Leadership Ethics session focused on integrity. Each group worked together to define integrity in their own words, offering powerful examples of what it looks like to live with honesty, accountability, and moral courage. These reflections not only honored Carole’s life but also encouraged the youth to embrace integrity as a guiding principle in their own leadership journeys.
Jack and Jill Day also included families of the chapter enjoying a time of fellowship—bowling, playing golf, sharing a meal, and engaging in laughter and conversation. This time of bonding allowed families to connect more deeply with one another, reinforcing the spirit of togetherness that defines Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Carole Robertson Presentations
In 1948, our first National President Dorothy Wright initiated Jack and Jill Day as a day for families to come together after the summer break. Every September, chapters must organize a family activity that brings all members together. This day marks the end of summer and the start of the program year, providing Jack and Jill’s families with an opportunity to socialize and recreate. Additionally, we honor Carole Robertson, a member of her local Jack and Jill teen group in Birmingham, Alabama, who died at the age of 14 during the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15, 1963. On this day, we remember her and recognize her mother, the regional director for the Southeastern region.
