Bighorn news: FFA leadership, new look coming for cheer and spirit

LACA NAMED FAA ZONE TREASURER

Fifteen Oasis Academy FFA students attended this year’s FFA Summer Leadership Camp at Lake Tahoe. The week-long camp included workshops, teaching students about FFA opportunities, developing student leadership skills, and activities for social/emotional growth.

Lake Tahoe provided a picturesque environment for the camp, including recreation activities and team building opportunities for the students.

“State FFA Summer Leadership Camp is one of the most fun events for the students,” said Jackie Bogdanowicz, FFA Advisor. “They get to participate in fun activities and workshops, learn about themselves as leaders, and really get to know FFA members from all over the state. Plus, they experience a week at the beach at Tahoe.”

One of the highlights from this year’s camp was Oasis Academy junior Grace Laca being elected as FFA Nevada western zone treasurer.

“I decided to run for a zone office because I want to take advantage of every opportunity to improve my leadership skills and get the most out of all FFA has to offer,” Laca said. “I’d eventually like to run for a state office, and I saw the zone office as a good stepping stone to get there. I was so excited to be elected treasurer and I’m looking forward to working with the officer team.”

Boganowicz knows Laca will do well in the position.

“I am really excited for Grace this year,” said Bogdanowicz. “She will be a great asset to the Nevada FFA Zone officer team. I am excited to watch her continue to achieve her goals. I know she can and will do whatever she puts her mind to.”

Officers are elected by their peers, and she will serve in the office for the 2024-2025 school year. Laca was also elected as the Oasis FFA Chapter President in April.

“As our current chapter president, I hope to get our members even more involved in the community and FFA itself,” she said. “Ms. Bogdanowicz is a great advisor and with her continuous support and guidance, we will have a memorable year.”

To learn more about Oasis Academy’s FFA chapter, contact Advisor Jackie Bogdanowicz at jbogdanowicz@oanv.org.

WESTERN NEVADA DONATES TO CHEER AND SPIRIT TEAM

Fallon's own Western Nevada Title Co., is helping the Oasis Academy High School Cheer and spirit team update their look with a generous donation. The team's current uniforms and pom poms needed replacing, and WNTC stepped up to support the local athletes.

Western Nevada Title has been reputedly serving Nevada with real estate title and escrow services since 1983 and is proud to be able to help protect home buyers and sellers in their biggest investment.

"Giving back to the community is important to us at Western Nevada Title," said Craig Chacon, director of the company. "We're proud to support Oasis and other local sports teams and events. It aligns perfectly with our values."

The cheerleaders expressed their gratitude by carrying a thank you sign during the town's Fourth of July parade. Chacon added that supporting local schools strengthens the community.

"By shopping locally and working with schools like Oasis, we're reinvesting in our community," he said. "It creates jobs, keeps money circulating locally, and builds a sense of shared purpose. We're all in this together, and WNTC is committed to doing its part."

The team is excited about the new uniforms and what they represent.

"We are incredibly grateful to Western Nevada Title Co., for their generous donation," said Bella Prewett, Oasis Cheer and Spirit Team coach. "This donation helps us achieve our goals, and the girls are thrilled to showcase their new uniforms and school spirit. The support from Fallon businesses means the world to them."

For information on the Oasis Academy Cheer and Spirit Team, contact Prewett at bellaprewett@oanv.org.