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Quinton GEAR UP students visit the Gathering Place

May 22, 2023

Quinton Junior and Senior GEAR UP students recently visited the Gathering Place in Tulsa, OK. The George Kaiser Family Foundation is where the story began for this dynamic and interactive environment. Earning the title of a top attraction in the nation, The Gathering Place is located along the Arkansas River and is known as Tulsa’s Riverfront Park. GEAR UP students learned about the Landscapes and Cityscapes in the classroom before attending the trip. Once at

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Savanna GEAR UP Students tour Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

May 22, 2023

Twenty-five GEAR UP students from Savanna High School recently traveled to Dallas, TX, to tour the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Museum Experience Lead Ellie Keffler greeted the students and briefly explained the museum’s 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. Guides discussed Hitler’s worldview, the Nazi rise to

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Rattan GEAR UP students visited the Aviation Sciences Institute

May 22, 2023

Recently Rattan 12th 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 the students the training process and becoming a pilot. The students and instructors spoke about the cost of training and certifications needed for graduation and getting a job after graduation. They

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Pittsburg GEAR UP Students visit the Gathering Place

May 22, 2023

Ten GEAR UP students from Pittsburg High School recently traveled to Tulsa, OK, to tour the Gathering Place. Park docent Bob Rayno greeted the students and briefly explained the park and its mission. The tour began in Williams Lodge, where students learned the history and construction of the park, which opened in 2018. The George Kaiser Family Foundation saw the need for Tulsans to have a welcoming, natural space where the community could explore and

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LeFlore GEAR UP Students visit Carl Albert State College & LeFlore County Museum

May 22, 2023

LeFlore senior and junior GEAR UP students recently toured Carl Albert State College (CASC) in Poteau, Oklahoma. Hunter Sisemore, Lead Recruiter at CASC, greeted the students. The tour began in Hemphill Hall, where the students visited the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Learning Resource Center. Students also visited several campus buildings, including the Gedosh Scholar Dorm, Health Science Center, Dr. Joe E. White Library, Ross and Artie Stivers Center, and Costner-Balentine Student Center,

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Howe GEAR UP Students Tour Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

May 22, 2023

Howe Senior GEAR UP students recently took an educational trip to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum in Dallas, TX. Group Tour Manager Adilene Hernandez greeted the students upon arrival at the Museum and informed them that during the tour, they would be learning about World War II and the Holocaust.  Museum Docent Educator Joe Roffman guided students through the Museum and discussed meaningful exhibits, photographs, and artifacts depicting the Holocaust and Jewish life

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Howe GEAR UP Students Tour the Oklahoma Aquarium

May 22, 2023

Junior GEAR UP students recently visited the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, OK. GEAR UP students started the day with Education Specialist Hallie Moss. Moss gave the students an overview of how important it is to care for the environment because it matters to everything in the ocean. Students were then given a map of the aquarium and were led to different areas to explore sea life. The first stop for students was the Amazing Invertebrates

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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