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In becoming Army strong, Jacqueline Garcia finds new sense of self

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By GiGi Robertson All high school students are trying to find their place in the world. Whether this struggle is personal or academic depends on each student’s individual circumstances, but—for some students—the preparatory military programs offered in American high schools can be a refuge from both.  For 16-year-old Jacqueline Garcia, the JROTC program provides an eye-opening experience that now offers her a potential option for a career after high school.  “I am interested in the military a little bit,” said Jacqueline, who wants to become a nurse. “I am still deciding which branch, but I think I am more into…

Incoming OU freshman sees politics as a way to make a difference

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By Rachel Barney What does politics mean to Chloe Dean? To her it’s everything. Chloe is an 18-year-old Cherokee woman fresh out of high school and ready for the next chapter of her life. Her love for politics and Native American studies led her to the University of Oklahoma. She will be the first person in her family to have gone to college. At Broken Arrow High School, she played softball and took a lot of AP classes. Over time the love for politics outweighed the love for softball because, as she explained, politics affect everyone and she wants to…

Social media success leads to business opportunity for Bella Iovieno

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By Bailey Coyle In today’s society, nearly everyone uses a form of social media, whether it’s for fun or for work. Bella Iovieno, a 17-year-old from Friendswood, Texas, has found her passion by being a social media spray-tan ambassador. She uses her Instagram to promote Flawless Glow, a spray tan company. When Bella was younger she thought being a Realtor was her dream job. Later on, she figured out she enjoyed writing and wanted to “write for The New York Times or have a blog.” But now, Bella has a passion for something different. When Bella was 16, her mom,…

For Bailey Coyle, apprehension gives way to golden impact

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By Bella Iovieno After hundreds of phone calls, stressful planning and sleepless nights, 17-year-old Bailey Coyle finally did it. Twelve years ago, Bailey walked into her first meeting of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. She was excited, and a tad nervous. Despite her apprehension, she eventually found her purpose within the organization. She recently received the Girl Scouts Gold Award given to only 4 percent of Girl Scouts in the United States. To earn the honor, individuals must devote a minimum of 100 hours to their community in one year through donations or service projects. In addition, projects must…

Alyssa Dalley-Schofield commits to work that leaves a legacy of helping people

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By Silas Bales Have you ever wished that you could draw well? Or maybe that you had rhythm and could dance? Maybe you wished that you were a good journalist. Having just one of these talents would be nice, but Alyssa Dalley-Schofield has all three. Alyssa works on Westmoore High school’s yearbook and newspaper staff doing multiple jobs, such as writing stories, editing photos, getting quotes and designing pages. “I love being on the staff because it gives me a chance to get out of my shell. I am a very introverted person and this gives me a chance to…

Applications for the 2019 workshop are open!

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Every summer, the Oklaoma Institute for Diversity in Journalism brings top-performing high school students to Gaylord College at OU for several days of intensive, hands-on experiences in broadcast and digital journalism. This year, the workshop is July 13-19, 2019. The program is open to qualified high school students. Students will be selected on a competitive basis and notified on or before May 1. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 22, 2019 (the earlier your materials are received, the better your chances for acceptance) Apply here!

Sooner Ally helps foster understanding, support

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Once a high school teacher, now an OU graduate assistant, Qwantis Bradley quickly realized times are much different now than they were when she was in school. Through research and trying different teachings, she said she’s taking the Sooner Ally campus training course to help further her understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.

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