Bighorn news: Students study Civil War tech

Senior Spotlight: Evan Frossard

Evan Frossard’s time at Oasis has not been as long as some of his fellow classmates, but it has definitely been memorable, and the school has had an impact on who he has become.

“I started my junior year at Oasis, which became a pivotal turning point for me as I experienced new things and shaped myself into who I am today,” Frossard said. “I would say I have done quite well here and really was able to flesh out my abilities and show others what I can do. I've made the Western Nevada College Dean's list, was elected senior vice president, etc.”

Since joining Oasis Academy College Prep, the senior has been especially active in Student Council; the memories from the leadership class are hard to top.

“The moments I liked the most are from student council, whether it's from the friends I've made or the experiences themselves, I doubt I will forget them. It's hard to top experiences like the ones I've had with the council,” he said.

Along with Student Council, Frossard also has been shooting trap with the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers for almost seven years.

“Trap gives me a different kind of focus that I only get while doing it,” Frossard said. “My mind is at ease since I’m focusing on one thing, and on one target at a time.”

There are a few people Frossard must thank for the impact they’ve made on him.

“First, Counselor Mr. Andy Lenon has made such an impact on my future, more than he knows,” he said. “I probably wouldn't even know about the opportunities I'm pursuing now if it wasn't for him. I'd also like to thank Mrs. Amy Arends for putting up with my shenanigans and taking my unofficial yearbook advice seriously, in addition to making sure I'm staying on task with things.

“Finally, Mr. Eric Grimes’ classes were my favorite. No matter which one, I felt he really gave me a chance to develop my own opinions about things and offer my ideas for the sake of discussion. I feel I did well in his classes, and when I didn't, I actually learned from what I was lacking and he always gave fully developed feedback.”

Frossard will graduate in May with both his high school diploma and Associate of General Studies from Western Nevada College. He will continue his education at the University of Nevada, Reno and pursue a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering.

“My advice for future students is to always consider your options when doing something; and if you're going through with something and you get a conflicting feeling from your gut, listen to it,” Frossard said. “Aside from that, I find that it is extremely important to stay in tune with yourself, take a moment to breathe and enjoy your own company.”

History classes study Civil War technology

Middle school history students had created information projects to learn about the Civil War. The students researched a new technology from the war, described how it works, how it was invented, how it was used, and then created a model or diagram of the item.

Projects covered a wide range of items including firearms, medical technology (anesthesia mask), telegraphs (first time they were used for war), trains (first time they were used for war), improved methods of triage for medicine (prioritizing care for more severely wounded), and the famous ironclad ships (USS Monitor and CSS Virginia).

“Students were enthusiastic to research the technology and how it functioned during the Civil War,” said teacher David Springfield. “They gained a deeper understanding and realization of how the technology of the time impacted a critical war.”

Returning student forms due

Parents/guardians of students currently enrolled at Oasis Academy will need to fill out the Returning Student form. A form must be completed for each student attending Oasis, even if the students are not returning for the next school year. The form will guarantee that the students have a spot for the 2023-24 school year.

Yearbooks

Order yearbooks now through yearbookforever.com. Both Kinder-8th grade yearbooks and high school yearbooks are available for purchase through the site. Be sure to order the correct yearbook as the school will not be able to exchange them.