From left, Matthew Christopherson, Cassamaro White and Holden Feest pick up their senior T-shirts.
Oasis Academy College Prep junior Hunter McNabb was recently announced as a National FFA Finalist in the Agriscience Fair, Social Science category. McNabb was one of the elite top ten students in the nation to qualify in his division of Social Science. He is the only National Finalist in Agriscience Fair from Nevada.
McNabb will travel and compete at the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis from Oct. 26-29. His project is titled, “The Role of Agriculture in Future Occupational Preferences in Students.” To gain data, McNabb surveyed fellow Oasis high-school students about their agricultural interest and backgrounds including familial history in agriculture.
“The results from the survey were very enlightening,” McNabb said. “They highlighted concerns for both the environment and animal welfare regardless of the student’s previous agricultural experience and exposure.”
McNabb’s project earned a gold ranking at the Nevada State FFA Convention this fall. It was then judged nationally by a committee of high school teachers and college professors.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to interact with peers with similar interests,” he said. “I appreciate all the support that I have received from the school. I’m honored to represent Oasis Academy, Fallon, and Nevada at the national level.”
Nationally FFA has more than 735,000 members with local chapters in all fifty states as well as Puerto Rico and The U.S. Virgin Islands.
“We are so proud of Hunter and all his hard work. We are excited for him to go to Nationals and present! He truly deserves this opportunity.” said Chief Academic Officer and Principal Rochelle Tisdale of McNabb’s accomplishment.
Hunter McNabb
Pizza Thursdays are back
Thursday lunches just got more exciting with the return of Pizza Thursdays. This year parents may purchase either a semester-long Pizza Pass, or coupon books (each book has five pizza coupons).
Purchase a pass at https://oapizza.square.site/. Each Thursday, students can get up to three slices of pizza – no sharing of privileges, please. Families and friends may purchase a pass to donate for a student in need.
All proceeds from Pizza Thursdays go to Friends of Oasis Academy, to help pay for Field Day and scholarship for sports. For more information call 775-423-5437.
Dual enrollment classes start Aug. 29
Western Nevada College dual-enrollment classes will quickly follow for Oasis Academy College Prep students. WNC courses for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors will begin on Monday, Aug. 29.
Sarah Baker, Keenan Waller, Genesis Johnson
From left Sarah Baker, Keenan Waller, Genesis Johnson prepare for the 2022-23 school year.
This will be the third year that the Jump Start program has expanded to include freshmen and sophomores.
The variety of classes for students to choose from also continues to expand, by offering both academic and career training opportunities. Along with math, sciences, and English, students can select dual enrollment classes in art, business, welding, manufacturing, health, automotive, and more. Both traditional in person and online classes are available.
“The partnership between Western Nevada College and Oasis Academy continues to provide access to college-level coursework for high school students in all grades,” said WNC President Kyle Dalpe. “Students can take classes that fulfill core degree requirements like English and math and classes in career and technical education to explore and prepare for workforce jobs.”
Oasis Chief Academic Officer and Principal Rochelle Tisdale agrees.
“This is an amazing opportunity for an underserved community to have access to college at such an early age and with a ton of support. WNC has been an excellent partner,” Tisdale said.
To learn more about the Jump Start or Dual Enrollment program contact Academic Adviser Lisa Swan at lswan@oanv.org or by calling 775-423-5437.
