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Senior Spotlight: Lyly Daigh 

Graduating senior Lyly Daigh started at Oasis Academy in her freshman year. It took some persuasion to get her to take those first steps into the school, and now she’s thankful she did.

“I still remember being so nervous on the first day that my mom had to go into the school and get Mr. Andy Lenon to convince me to get out of the car,” Daigh said. “I'm glad he did because I have made so many good memories and friends throughout the years.”

Daigh has been active in FFA and Academic Olympics. 

“Throughout high school I have participated in FFA. It is always very fun. We learn so many new things, and there are so many career opportunities,” she said. “FFA is a great way to make amazing friends, and personally, I recommend that everyone gives it a try. We have an amazing and very helpful advisor, Ms. Jackie Bogdanowicz.”  

“I also did Academic Olympics my sophomore, junior, and senior years, and boy, is it fun. You get to meet lots of interesting people,” she said. “Don’t be afraid to join because you may know the answer to a question that the rest of the team has no clue about. The competitions don't only ask questions about school-related stuff. They have questions about video games, movies, and so many other things.”

“I would like to thank Ms. B [Bogdanowicz]for always helping me when needed, even in my college science classes, and for always pushing me to be the best I can be,” Daigh said. “I would also like to thank Mrs. Stockard for helping me develop so much as a writer and always being there to listen to me talk about whatever book I was currently reading.” 

“And last, but most certainly not least, I would like to thank Mr. Lenon. Without him, I would be nowhere near as successful as I am today, he has always pushed me to be my best no matter what. Mr. Lenon was always there to talk to whenever I had any sort of problem or if I just needed to talk with someone. Talking with Mr. Lenon is just like talking to a friend. He is the best counselor I have ever had and is so invested in all the seniors' lives, at home and in school,” she said.

Daigh has two pieces of advice for future students. She wants to remind them to not procrastinate and to be themselves. 

“The advice I have for future students would be, do not procrastinate. In the end, it will only hurt you, and it will end up consuming so much time trying to catch up, especially in college classes,” she said.

“Also, show up every day with a positive attitude and just be yourself. Don't try to change yourself to fit in. If you just be yourself, then you will find your people. I spent years pretending to be someone I wasn’t, and, in the end, I got hurt because my ‘friends’ didn't really like me for who I was.”

Daigh will graduate in May with her high school diploma and associate of arts degree from Western Nevada College. She then plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno, and to study nursing.

Sixth Grade Students Carve Tools Out of Soap

In a creative and engaging classroom activity, sixth-grade students delved into the world of the Paleolithic era by crafting tools out of soap. The activity simulated how early humans made their tools. 

This hands-on project allowed students to explore the techniques used by human ancestors and encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Students shaped their soap into tools such as scrapers, hand axes, and points. During the process, they gained a deeper appreciation for the resourcefulness required for survival in prehistoric times. The hands-on experience enhanced their understanding of material properties and tool functionality, making history come alive in a fun and memorable way.  (Pictured: Rori Fellows, Rostin Snow, and Reagan Farley)