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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

Porum GEAR UP Students Tour the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

March 30, 2023

Thirty-eight Porum High School Junior and Senior GEAR UP students recently visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, created to remember and honor those impacted by the April 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing. Students went on a ranger-guided tour where they learned about the significance of the memorial landscaping features, which were thoughtfully and definitively designed. During this time, students were encouraged to find the names of each person on the symbolic

Canadian GEAR UP Students Tour Franklin Electric Company in Wilburton Oklahoma

March 30, 2023

Thirty-nine Canadian High School 11th and 12th-grade GEAR UP students recently toured Franklin Electric Company in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Franklin Electric is a global leader in the manufacturing and distributing of products and systems focused on the movement and management of water and fuel. Upon arrival at the plant, the students were greeted with a warm welcome by Engineering Assistance Liesil Massey. Students were then separated into groups and led on tours of the facility by

Haileyville GEAR UP students tour the Tulsa Historical Society Museum

March 9, 2023

Twenty GEAR UP juniors and seniors from Haileyville High School recently travelled to Tulsa, OK, to tour the Tulsa Historical Society Museum. The tour began with Neal Pascoe, Director of Education, welcoming the students and giving an overview of the museum and offering maps, a selfie scavenger hunt and general instructions. After the welcome, the students enjoyed a self-guided tour of the facility. Students viewed the following exhibits: ChronoTulsa: A timeline of Tulsa History, A

Bokoshe GEAR UP students tour East Central University

February 20, 2023

Twenty-two Bokoshe junior and senior GEAR UP students recently toured East Central University (ECU) in Ada, OK. The tour began with the Director of Student Recruitment, Ashlee Heck, greeting students and showing a short video of all things ECU. Go Tigers! After the video, she answered questions about everything from campus life to the degrees offered. Next, students took a walking tour of the campus led by Student Ambassador Chrystano Cooper. Cooper directed students to

Spiro GEAR UP Students Visited the Muskogee War Memorial Park

February 20, 2023

Twenty-nine Spiro GEAR UP juniors traveled to Muskogee, OK. to visit the Muskogee War Memorial Park: Home of the USS Batfish submarine. James Erb, the Curator of the War Memorial Park and Museum, welcomed the students as they entered the museum. He gave them a short presentation about the museum, its artifacts, and his military background. Next, the students toured the museum at their own pace. Erb mingled and walked around, answering questions and giving

Coalgate GEAR UP Students tour Eastern Oklahoma State College

June 15, 2022

Sixty GEAR UP sophomores and juniors from Coalgate High School recently traveled to Wilburton, OK, to tour the campus of Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC). Karen Darby, Director of Recruitment, and Hanna Truitt, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, greeted the students and gave a brief overview of college life. They encouraged students to consider a smaller college as the first step on their post-secondary educational journey. Following the introductions, Darby and Truitt guided students on a

Quinton GEAR UP students tour Carl Albert State College

June 15, 2022

Quinton junior and sophomore GEAR UP students recently toured Carl Albert State College (CASC) in Poteau, Oklahoma. Students were greeted by Hunter Sisemore, the Lead Recruiter at CASC. The tour began in Hemphill Hall where the students visited the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and Learning Resource Center. Students continued their tour by visiting several buildings on campus which included Gedosh Scholar Dorm, Health Science Center, Dr. Joe E. White Library, Ross and Artie Stivers

Wilburton GEAR UP Students Tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

June 15, 2022

Wilburton sophomore GEAR UP students recently toured Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee, OK. OSUIT is a recognized leader in applied technology education. Students were greeted at the Grady Clark Center by Recruiter Caitlin McCourt upon arrival. McCourt provided students with an overview of the academic programs offered, admission requirements, tuition cost and the history of OSUIT. Students then viewed a presentation video of Dr. Bill R. Path, President of OSUIT speaking

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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

Porum GEAR UP Students Tour the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

Canadian GEAR UP Students Tour Franklin Electric Company in Wilburton Oklahoma

Haileyville GEAR UP students tour the Tulsa Historical Society Museum

Bokoshe GEAR UP students tour East Central University

Spiro GEAR UP Students Visited the Muskogee War Memorial Park

Coalgate GEAR UP Students tour Eastern Oklahoma State College

Quinton GEAR UP students tour Carl Albert State College

Wilburton GEAR UP Students Tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

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