Tanner Tippett shows off an example of perspective in his artwork.
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MATTHEW REEVES
While senior Matthew Reeves has only been at Oasis Academy College Prep since his junior year, he has a couple teachers who made a difference in his academic career.
“I would like to thank Mr. Evan Brandt,” Reeves said. “He was one of the only math teachers throughout my school career who made math understandable and had an enjoyable class.”
Along with a positive experience in math, Reeves appreciated Western Nevada College Instructor Frank DeBraga and his teaching style.
“My favorite classes were absolutely Mr. DeBragas's criminal justice and business writing classes,” he said. “The overall atmosphere, students, and personality of Mr. DeBraga were amazing.”
His favorite memory from Oasis was the Halloween bonfire from his junior year.
While at Oasis, Reeves played drums in the high school band ensemble. It’s something he is considering for a career.
“My plans after graduation vary, I would love to pursue careers in music and voice acting,” he said. “But I'd also love to go to the University of Nevada, Reno and pursue a psychology degree. I’m still considering all the options.”
Reeves will graduate from Oasis Academy in May and complete his associate of arts degree from Western Nevada College next year.
“My advice for future students is to use your time wisely, and appreciate the moment,” Reeves said.
THE HERD KNOWS THEIR AG
It is officially FFA practice season for the Bighorns and there is a lot to do between now and the Nevada FFA State Convention. FFA students from every competition are practicing for various CDEs or career development events. These agricultural competitions are designed to help students explore various career paths, develop an understanding of the agricultural industry, and refine their leadership skills.
One of the most popular and successful CDEs that Oasis FFA currently competes in is poultry evaluation. It is a contest where participants evaluate carcasses, eggs, and other components of turkeys and chickens. This event is a valuable opportunity for future agricultural production quality control and experience.
Thanks to the efforts of poultry evaluation coach, John Henry Schoenmeier, Oasis FFA members have done very well over the past few years.
“I learned a lot about poultry and had a lot of fun competing with my friends. It’s a great CDE to start with if you're new to FFA or Ag. I’m excited to see how we do this year,” said Amora Routt, senior FFA member and poultry evaluation competitor.
The veterinary medicine team has also been practicing. They have gotten valuable hands-on practice with vaccinating, docking, and castrating a group of sheep, thanks to Katrina Laca.
Other CDEs practicing include floriculture, horse evaluation, livestock evaluation, creed speaking, extemporaneous public speaking, agriscience fair, agricultural sales, farm business management, agricultural mechanics, employment skills, milk quality and products, and best informed greenhands.
“The students are really excited to return to state convention and compete in their events” said Jackie Bogdanowicz, FFA adviser. “The practices consist of study and hands on experiences to help them be prepared. It's fun to watch them grow and gain confidence from year to year. We are truly blessed to have great volunteers and coaches who help these students do their best.”
The practice season continues through March. Again, thanks to the support of people like Schoenmeier and Laca, the Bighorns will be ready for state and hopefully move on to nationals. To learn more about Oasis FFA CDEs and the agricultural education program, contact adviser Jackie Bogdanowicz, at jbogdanowicz@oanv.org.
— By Hunter McNabb
ART CLASSES LEARN ABOUT PERSPECTIVE
Elementary students are learning about creating perspective in their drawings. Students used skills in one-point perspective drawing to create scenes of roads and streams and even Hollywood.
“We talked about what perspective means and how we can elevate our drawings by using this simple technique to ‘elevate’ our drawing and give them a 3D effect,” said Ashley Drake, art teacher.
The classes learned step by step how to create the drawings.
“We did a practice one together as a class first and the kids were amazed,” she said. “Lots said ‘it’s an illusion’.”
After completing the one together of all the same landscape students were given free rein to use the technique to create a perspective drawing of any landscape they would like.