Senior Spotlight: Thanh Nguyen
Oasis High School Student Council students attend a Disneyland Leadership Retreat every other year. For graduating senior Thanh Nguyen, “The Disneyland Leadership Retreat is one of my favorite memories. I met tons of great people, went on tons of great rides, and got violently sick on the teacups. Overall, a 10/10 experience.”
Student Council is just one of many activities in which she actively participates. She is part of the National Honor Society, Yearbook, Lacrosse, Academic Olympics, We the People, and Mock Trials.
“I'm grateful for all of my friends, staff, and teachers who made me feel welcome and made basic days into memories,” she said. “They're what I’ve looked forward to the most every day. I've learned a lot over these years, and I couldn't be happier to have done it alongside such incredible people.”
“Shout out to Mr. Eric Grimes, Mr. Andy Lenon, and Mrs. Julie Stockard,” Nguyen said. “The GOATs (greatest of all time) of Oasis Academy. They helped me the most throughout high school, and I trust them more than anything. They're more like family to me than teachers and a counselor. I wouldn't be where I am today without them.”
“My favorite class was either Drafting or Intro to Software Development,” she said. “Both classes were a great balance of creativity and technology, so I had a blast. Not to mention, Mr. Jake Lewis taught these classes and was absolutely amazing.”
“There isn't anything I regret about going to school at Oasis,” Nguyen continued. “I'll look back on these memories with lots of love and happiness.”
“My advice to future students is to give everything you're afraid of or think you won't like a chance. If it's not for you, then move on. It's worse to regret not doing it than never trying. Try to find joy in every moment. Have fun with your friends. Go to the games. Make memories. Watch Barbie movies. Be silly and do all the things,” she said.
Nguyen will graduate in May with her high school diploma and Associate of Science from Western Nevada College. She then plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno, and study Information Systems and Addiction Treatment Services.
Thanh Nguyen
Oasis Celebrates National Milk Day
On Tuesday, January 17, Oasis Academy celebrated National Milk Day after shifting it from its official day on January 11 due to a snow day, a weekend, and a federal holiday.
Kindergarten through eighth-grade students enjoyed a cold carton of whole milk to help celebrate the day. The Dairy Farmers of America donated Model Dairy milk with the help of Jared and Katrina Laca.
Recognizing days like National Milk Day is important to Oasis Academy as it provides an opportunity to share information about Fallon’s dairy industry with students.
Below: Bailey Chenoweth.
Teachers Present at Nevada State Board of Education
Veteran Oasis educators Shannon Garcia and Jami Rowlett were invited to present at the Nevada State Board of Education in Carson City on January 10. They presented on implementing Read by Grade 3 (RBG3) at Oasis Academy.
The Nevada Read by Grade 3 Act (Nevada Revised Statute 392.750) ensures early reading interventions for kindergarten through third grade and reading support for students in grades 4 and 5. It’s aimed at increasing the reading proficiency of students in elementary school.
“Oasis focuses on putting the needs of students first,” said Shannon Garcia, Oasis Reading Specialist and Read by Grade 3 Site Lead. “RBG3 has proven to be successful as our reading proficiency at Oasis Academy has increased.”
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