Kohl's Cares
In celebration of Kohl's Cares 10th anniversary, they're donating $500,000 each to 20 schools with the most votes for a total of $10 million.
Proposed Project
TYA is a program for youth at risk and need to be able to adequately develop cadet's minds and bodies. The campus is on the grounds of a former state orphanage and the buildings are 40 to 110 years old. We are in need of modern classroom space and recreational equipment such as a track and low ropes course or confidence building courses.
Thunderbird Seeks Donations
Thunderbird seeks foundations' donations
The alternative school wants to improve and expand its Pryor campus.
By SARA PLUMMER World Staff Writer
Published: 6/5/2010 2:22 AM
Find out more about Thunderbird Youth Academy.
PRYOR — After Friday's tour of the Thunderbird Youth Academy campus — where the buildings range from 50 to nearly 100 years old — Gov. Brad Henry said his first visit to the alternative school was an eye-opener.
TYA Grad Buried with Military Honors
Death takes Iraq survivor
A funeral service, with military honors, is set for Thursday.
By TIM STANLEY World Staff Writer
Published: 6/3/2010 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 6/3/2010 9:49 AM
Cradling his machine gun just moments before, Spc. Mark Harding's arms suddenly found themselves called to a higher duty — holding a dying friend.
On Feb. 24, 2008, Harding and Spc. Micheal Phillips were riding in a convoy near Baghdad, Iraq, when Phillips' Humvee, directly in front of Harding's, hit a roadside bomb.
Former Soldier Mourned
The Grove soldier had suffered a traumatic brain injury.
By SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent
Published: 6/4/2010 2:20 AM
Last Modified: 6/4/2010 3:50 AM
SOUTH WEST CITY, Mo. — A spotlight created by the sun beaming through stained-glass church panels rested on the flag-draped casket of Army Spc. Mark Andre Harding.
Annual GRDA Shoreline Cleanup
TYA Cadets Participate in Lady Grand Shoreline Cleanup
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) sponsored the annual springtime shoreline clean up project on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Eighty-five hard working cadets cleaned
debris out of the floodplain area from the road behind Kahoots to the Get-R-Done Marine & Auto in Cleora, OK.
Counselor's Corner
Graduation Placement
Declaring placement choices is a task that confronts ChalleNGe cadets each cycle. Exploring the broad categories of education, employment, and military service the Counseling Department offers information, guest speakers, field trips, educational curriculum, and computer-based career training. Additionally, cadets that qualify will be placed in job shadowing locations and all cadets will prepare personal resumes and participate in a mock job interview.
2010 US Census
2010 US Census at TYA
TYA will be conducting Census Surveys in April 2010 for all cadets in accordance with the US Census Bureau 2010 program. Per the instructions from the US Census, cadets are to be counted at TYA as this is their official residence on April 1, 2010. Parents/guardians of cadets should not include them on their US Census report that they complete at home.
TYA Grads in D.C.
Oklahoma Represented at ChalleNGe Gala in D.C.
Four Class 33 graduates attend the 5th Annual ChalleNGe Champions Gala in Washington, D.C. on 23-Feb. Mr. Ritchie, Ms. Cale and Ms. Zetina accompanied the graduates. All four graduates had never flown or visited D.C. before.
Open House & Pass Info
Class 34 Leave Info
Letters providing details about the upcoming Open House and mandatory cadet passes are being mailed/emailed this week. Please notify Ms. Sloan about who will be picking up your cadet before each pass as outlined in the letter.
Cycle 33 CD
The Cycle 33 CD has been completed and orders mailed out 1-Feb. Mailings should be received by the end of the week.
Enjoy!
Blood Drive for Haiti Relief
Congrats Class 33!
Way to go cadets...you made it!
Class 33 - 109 Graduates
Cycle 33 began July 12, with 198 cadets for the two-week Pre-Challenge Phase. Of the 109 graduating cadets, 27 are female and 82 are male. This graduating class puts the total graduate count over 3,000.
US Cellular Contest
WIN $100,000 FOR TYA
U S Cellular is having their annual SWEEPSTAKES where they award ten schools located in the U S fifty states and DC $100,000 each. Thunderbird meets the qualifications in the “Official Rules.” We have the power to win this if everyone will help spread the word. This is what we have to do:
New TYA Billboards
New TYA Billboards
Be on the lookout for the new TYA billboards going up around OKC, Tulsa and Lawton areas. "Challenge, Respect, Education" is the theme with a new look to the TYA logo.
List of locations:
Cadet Portraits Ready for Viewing
The cadet and company pictures
taken by Don's Photography this week are now available for viewing online at the Motophoto website. Please remember that the first portrait package ordered will be delivered directly to the cadets a day or two before graduation. If you would like to order additional photos for graduation announcem
Pryor Fever Race & Mud Run
TYA Cadet Placed 3rd Overall at Pryor Fever 5k Race
Congratulations to all the runners but more specifically to the TYA cadets!!! Cadets enjoyed the race challenge and cheering on the Mud Run participants. Check out the website at www.pryorfeverrun.com for more information and photos of the 2nd annual event.
Here is a list of cadet results.
Race for the Cure
TYA wants to thank all the TYA parents/guardians who helped raise money with the cadets for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Tulsa 19-Sep.
A total of $490 was collected and turned in to Leann Taylor with Channel 6 news - Way to go! 8 cadets and their mentors participated in the early morning walk-a-thon.
TYA Announces New Toll Free #
We are pleased to announce that the Oklahoma Military Dept. has established a new toll free number for the Thunderbird Youth Academy.
TOLL FREE #: 877.295.0932
Class 33 Leave Info
Mandatory Leave Info:
Parents MUST contact Rhonda Sloan at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled leave to notify her who is picking up cadet.
1st Platoon on Ch 6 Bus Stop Forecast
Hey check out the Channel 6 in the Morning "Bus Stop Forecast" with Alan Crone! First platoon's weather question was used this morning (8/13/09) and is now on the Channel 6 website to be viewed.
Way to go girls!