Bighorn Bulletin: FFA does well at state

Before Spring Break, Oasis FFA attended the state competition in Reno.
This year’s event saw schools attend from throughout the state.
The Oasis team placed third in Conduct of Chapter Meetings, sophomore Hunter McNabb placed first with his Agriscience Fair project, the Ag Sales team placed third, and the Novice Parliamentary Procedure team placed third. Wilhelmina Albaugh, Hunter Arends and Eddie Morrow were awarded the state FFA degree. There have only been two other Oasis students to earn the state FFA degree.
Junior Eddie Morrow sang and played guitar one night for all the Nevada FFA Chapters. He received a standing ovation.
“The students worked really hard and represented Oasis FFA very well. It was a great experience, they were able to compete in a variety of contests, attend workshops, meet students from across Nevada, and have a lot of fun,” said Oasis FFA Advisor Jackie Bogdanowicz of the week.

Students receive perfect scores on State Civics Test
Four Oasis students, Kennedee Irving, Natalie Jaques Thanh Nguyen, and Hunter McNabb, received perfect scores on the State Civics Test.
The Nevada Legislature passed NRS 389.009 which states that a Nevada High School must determine how, when, the number of questions (not less than 50) and the passing requirements for the civics examination to be given.
Teacher Eric Grimes took the lead for Oasis and made questions from the Federal Citizenship and Naturalization Test based on the example provided by the legislature. Some questions are straight forward but several make the students think deeper about how our government works, the branches of government and their respective roles and powers.
The test has been administered for three years now. This year is the first year any perfect scores have been earned.
"These students worked hard to understand the information and the results show that. I was hoping to have one perfect score this year but to have four was incredibly rewarding," explained Grimes.

Kailyn Sorensen

 

Senior Spotlight: Kailyn Sorensen
Senior Kailyn Sorensen will complete her high school diploma and Associate of Science degree from Western Nevada College in May.
“After I graduate, I will go on to BYU Provo and study either Optometry or Psychology,” Sorensen said.
Attending Oasis since third grade, Sorensen has a lot of great memories from school.
“One of my favorite memories at Oasis though is going to Disneyland for the Student Council Leadership Retreat with all my friends,” she said.
“I have had good teachers and good friends. I would like to thank the school counselors for helping me through college applications, scholarships, and any problems I encountered.”
Along with participating in Student Council, Sorensen has participated in We the People, and is currently the President of the Oasis Chapter of National Honor Society.
Throughout her Oasis time she has always loved her math classes and the many projects she worked on in science and social studies. Her favorite projects included her World War 2 Museum Project, the Refrigerator Box Solar System Project and the Rock Cycle Musical.
“The advice I would give to future students is to work hard, keep track of due dates, and find time to have some fun,” said Sorensen.