Bighorn Bulletin -- Oasis Academy

Student Council Attends Western Regionals 

Oasis Academy Student Council attended Western Regionals this week at Reed High School. Fifteen schools attended along with 65 students from Oasis for the day-long retreat.

There were general sessions focusing on leadership and break-out workshops, presented by their peers from other high schools. Oasis student council members were immersed with students from other schools in Junior Counselor Groups.

Sophomore Hunter McNabb presented “Organize with Damselflies” during a break-out session. His presentation focused on organizational skills for student councils as a whole for both academics and their lives. McNabb will find out at the end of winter break if he is chosen to present at the March state conference.

“Regionals is an amazing opportunity for Oasis students to network with peers from other schools in Western Nevada. It is also a great chance to brainstorm and come up with new innovative ideas to bring back to their school,” says Lisa Swan, Student Council/Leadership Advisor.

Senior Spotlights

Jelen Rose Bayoneta

Senior Jelen Rose Bayoneta will graduate in May with both her high school diploma and Associate of Arts from Western Nevada College.

Bayoneta has been active in activities while attending Oasis, playing on the volleyball team, and participating in archery. When asked for her favorite memory of Oasis she says, “One of my favorite memories from Oasis was the campus trip during my sophomore year. I really had fun during that time since we were given a chance to visit different colleges and universities.”

Continuing to look back on her career at Oasis, Bayoneta wants to thank Mrs. Linda Pike for always being there to encourage her to do better in school and all the staff at Oasis Academy for helping her get through her senior year.

What’s her advice for future students? “If they need help or if they are struggling with something, they should not hesitate to ask or get help from the teachers. Also, they should keep their goals in mind and believe in themselves.”

Upon graduating she is looking to either join the Navy as an Information System Technician or attend the University of Nevada, Reno.

Grace Griswold

“The only person in control of your life is you and you determine your own outcome.” is sound advice from Oasis Senior Grace Griswold.

During Griswold’s tenure at Oasis, she has participated in Student Council and was part of the first high school class to not have to wear Oasis’ uniform of khakis and an Oasis shirt. Her favorite class was her Sophomore English class. “It was just fun, and I got to learn about and read some classic literature, it was super interesting.”

Who would she like to thank for helping her along the way? “Oasis Counselor Mr. Lenon, he has been a really helpful and supportive person.”

Grace will graduate with both her high school diploma and associate degree from Western Nevada College in May. She will then attend the University of Nevada, Reno and major in Biology.