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Eufaula GEAR UP students toured OSUIT

May 22, 2023

Thirteen Eufaula High School 11th and 12th-grade GEAR UP students recently toured OSU-IT (Oklahoma State University of Technology) in Okmulgee, OK. Upon arrival on campus, the students were greeted by OSU-IT student ambassadors at the Grady Clark Center. Students learned what campus life is like and about the admission requirements for the Nursing and Lineman programs, two programs in which the students seek career opportunities. The students were separated according to the program of interest

Whitesboro Students Visit Hochatown Animal Rescue and Petting Zoo.

May 3, 2023

Recently 11th and 12th grade Whitesboro GEAR UP students toured Hochatown Animal Rescue and Petting Zoo (HRC). During their visit, students were led through buildings that included interaction with the animals. Workers spoke to students about the various animals’ natural habitats and conservation efforts being used to preserve the species. Students were allowed to hold and feed different animals found at the rescue that included, including birds, rabbits, deer, ball pythons, goats, cats, foxes, opossums,

Spiro GEAR UP seniors visit the Muskogee War Memorial

May 3, 2023

Fourteen Spiro GEAR UP seniors traveled to Muskogee, OK. to visit the Muskogee War Memorial Park: Home of the USS Batfish submarine. James Erb, the War Memorial Park and Museum Curator, welcomed students as they entered the museum. He gave them a short presentation about the museum, its artifacts, and his military background. Erb introduced his fellow volunteer and amateur Radio Club member Wade Harris. Next students went for a self-guided tour of the museum

GEAR UP Provides Professional Development to Local Schools

May 3, 2023

GEAR UP Professional Development has provided professional development to over 360 teachers and CPR training to over 650 students in 2022-2023 school year. Like all Professional Development, GEAR UP provides CPR training to students at no cost to the school, allowing them to meet graduation requirements. These services keep schools up to date on state requirements and allows them to expand training opportunities. These trainings are provided by Eastern Oklahoma State College’s 2017 GEAR UP

Moyers GEAR UP Students Visit Oklahoma Aquarium

May 3, 2023

Fourteen Moyers GEAR UP students recently visited the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma. The tour began with a behind the scenes tour led by Oklahoma Aquarium Education Specialist Hallie Moss. Students viewed several areas of the aquarium which included the Shark Adventure exhibit from the top of the tank and the food preparation room. Moss pointed out different highlights of the aquarium during the tour of the larger exhibits, including the Sea Turtle Exhibit where

Hartshorne GEAR UP student’s tour Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

May 3, 2023

Fifty-three GEAR UP juniors and senior students from Hartshorne High School traveled to Dallas, Texas to tour the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. The day began with a greeting from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum special staff Katie. The tour began in the Cinemark Theater, were students watched a film over the Holocaust and listened to stories from some Holocaust survivors. Next on the tour was the Special Exhibit. Last on the

Eufaula GEAR UP students visit the Gathering Place

May 3, 2023

Ninety-nine Eufaula High School 11th and 12th-grade GEAR UP students recently visited the Gathering Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Gathering Place story began with the George Kaiser Family Foundation and an extraordinary dream to transform nearly 100 acres of Tulsa’s iconic waterfront along the scenic Arkansas River into a dynamic, interactive environment. The Gathering Place is a welcoming natural space where members of diverse communities can come together to explore, learn and play. After years

Atoka GEAR UP Students tour Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

May 3, 2023

Thirty-six GEAR UP students from Atoka High School recently traveled to Dallas, TX, to tour the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Museum docent Jeff Weiss greeted the students and gave a brief overview of the museum and its mission. The tour began in the Holocaust/Shoah Wing, where students learned the history of the Jewish people and their experiences that led to the murder of six million Jews during the Holocaust. Weiss discussed Hitler’s worldview,

Antlers High School Tours Choctaw Cultural Center

April 10, 2023

Fifty-eight GEAR UP students from Antlers High School recently traveled to Durant, OK, to tour the newly constructed Choctaw Cultural Center. Wade Bohanon and his Choctaw Cultural Educators greeted the students and led them to Luksi Activity Center, where students enjoyed the fun and immersive environment of the Choctaw turtle and friends. Next, students were led on a guided tour of the center. Students explored the Choctaw Gardens exhibit, which provides sights and sounds of

Bokoshe GEAR UP students visited the Tulsa Zoo

April 10, 2023

Nineteen Bokoshe, junior and senior GEAR UP students, recently visited the Tulsa Zoo. The students took a self-guided tour of the 84 acres and 13 exhibits. Some exhibits the students toured included the Lost Kingdom and African Plains, the Rainforest, and the Chimpanzee Connection. Some of their favorite animals were the red panda, tigers, lions, rhinos, and the newest zoo member, the tiny Siamang, and infant Ppnda. The students enjoyed an all-you-can-eat lunch at Incredible

COALGATE Junior and Seniors Tour the OKC NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

April 10, 2023

Fifty-four GEAR UP juniors and seniors from Coalgate High School recently toured the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum in downtown Oklahoma City. The Memorial commemorates the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. After a brief introductory video, students toured the Memorial Museum, following the timeline that led them through the story of the bombing from early in the morning of April 19, 1995 to

Indianola GEAR UP students tour the Oklahoma Aquarium

April 10, 2023

Twenty-two GEAR UP juniors and seniors from Indianola High School recently traveled to Jenks, OK, to tour the Oklahoma Aquarium. When the students arrived at the center, students were greeted by the Oklahoma Aquarium tour guide. GEAR UP students received a behind-the-scenes experiences. The tour started at the Sea Turtle Island exhibit, where they met Seamore, the sea turtle. This area contained many different species of animals, which our guide explained shared this ecosystem

Keota GEAR UP students visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

April 10, 2023

Twelve Keota junior and senior GEAR UP students recently visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum in Oklahoma City. The students began their visit with a guided tour of the outdoor memorial by Ranger Jared Wahkinney. He taught the significance of the memorial and its setup, including the Field of Empty Chairs, the Reflecting Pool, and the Survivor Tree. From there, the students went into the forensics STEM Lab, where they learned about the

McAlester Junior GEAR UP students visit Choctaw Cultural Center

April 10, 2023

Forty-two GEAR UP Juniors from McAlester High School recently traveled to the Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant, OK. Upon arriving students were greeted by the friendly staff. Wade Bohanon, the Coordinator of Special Events welcomed the students. The tour began with students being led on a guided tour through the facility. On the tour the students heard about ways that the Choctaw tribe hunted rabbit and small game over the years. Students were able to

McAlester GEAR UP students tour the Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant

April 10, 2023

Twenty-two GEAR UP seniors from McAlester High School recently traveled to Durant, OK, to tour the Choctaw Cultural Center. Upon arrival, students were greated by the Choctaw Cultural Center staff. Students went on a guided tour of the center, including many interesting depictions of Choctaw Life. The tour began in the exhibit showing how the Native Americans produced crops (corn, squash, beans) to create the “three sisters’ system” of support for the plants. This

Panama senior GEAR UP students toured Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

April 10, 2023

Seventeen Panama senior GEAR UP students recently toured Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, OK. The Education Partnership Manager, Val Yang, greeted the students. She showed a short video, and then Mechanics instructor, Ed Medford, visited with the students explaining what they do and the types of careers available to students. They answered questions and toured the North Facility where the Aviation Maintenance Technology students learn how to repair, replace, and maintain the

Panama GEAR UP students tour the Tulsa Historical Society Museum

April 10, 2023

Thirty-seven Panama junior and senior GEAR UP students recently toured the Tulsa Historical Society Museum in Tulsa, OK. Neal Pascoe greeted the students at the museum. Pascoe is the museum’s Director of Education and Volunteer Coordinator. He discussed the layout of the museum and a little information about how the museum started. Exhibits found in the museum were the Timeline of Tulsa, the Historic Route 66 through Tulsa, Fashion thought out the years, the Oklahoma

Talihina GAR UP Students visit Hochatown Animal Rescue and Petting Zoo

April 10, 2023

Recently 11th and 12th grade Talihina GEAR UP students toured the Hochatown Animal Rescue and Petting Zoo. During their visit, students were led through buildings that included interaction with the animals and the animal habitats. Workers Kailah McIntosh and Courtney Wilson spoke to students about the various animals’ natural habitats and conservation efforts being used to preserve the species. Students held and fed different animals found at the rescue center that included deer, ball pythons,

Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP hosted Texas Instruments Training for Local Educators

April 10, 2023

Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP hosted Texas Instruments training for local partner schools held at Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC). EOSC’s GEAR UP grant brings in Texas Instrument coaches for a two-day training tailored to fit the needs of teachers within the grant’s 32 schools. Sessions included Math, Science, Data Collection and College and Career Readiness with Texas Instrument handhelds and additional equipment. Trainings are held three times a year to equip and grow

Rattan Students Tour Aviation Sciences Institute

March 30, 2023

Recently Rattan 11th grade students visited the Aviation Sciences Institute at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Students met with current students Kenley Costin, Tatiana Beach, Kyle Lions, Alex Craycraft Ambassadors in Professional Pilot Program, and Cassie Woodward, Flight Administrator at the school. They discussed with Rattan students the training process and how to become a pilot. The students and instructors spoke about the cost of training and certifications needed for graduation and getting a job after

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Eufaula GEAR UP students toured OSUIT

Whitesboro Students Visit Hochatown Animal Rescue and Petting Zoo.

Spiro GEAR UP seniors visit the Muskogee War Memorial

GEAR UP Provides Professional Development to Local Schools

Moyers GEAR UP Students Visit Oklahoma Aquarium

Hartshorne GEAR UP student’s tour Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Eufaula GEAR UP students visit the Gathering Place

Atoka GEAR UP Students tour Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Antlers High School Tours Choctaw Cultural Center

Bokoshe GEAR UP students visited the Tulsa Zoo

COALGATE Junior and Seniors Tour the OKC NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

Indianola GEAR UP students tour the Oklahoma Aquarium

Keota GEAR UP students visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

McAlester Junior GEAR UP students visit Choctaw Cultural Center

McAlester GEAR UP students tour the Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant

Panama senior GEAR UP students toured Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Panama GEAR UP students tour the Tulsa Historical Society Museum

Talihina GAR UP Students visit Hochatown Animal Rescue and Petting Zoo

Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP hosted Texas Instruments Training for Local Educators

Rattan Students Tour Aviation Sciences Institute

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