Senior Spotlight: Eneyde Rios
Meaningful memories are just part of what Senior Eneyde Rios is taking with her when she graduates this May with her high school diploma and associate of arts degree from Western Nevada College.
“One of my favorites from my time at Oasis is a simple one. I was walking into Government class, my sophomore year with newly colored hair,” said Rios. “I remember entering with my COVID facemask on and immediately hearing my name get hollered by teacher Mr. Eric Grimes, ‘Miss Rios, your hair looks amazing, like seriously.’"
That compliment would show her a lot about what made her time at Oasis Academy special.
“At the time, I didn't view it as anything important. However, I now do. This memory made me think of how welcoming the entire Oasis community truly is. By expressing an incredible consultative and genuine interest in students every day,” she said. “I walk from the main building to Pinion, there and back, and I'm showered with hellos, smiles, and how are yous? Which has never once gone unnoticed.”
Rios started at Oasis as a freshman and has been very active. She is or has been an FFA Officer, part of gardening and floriculture, on the We the People team, part of the Virtual Cooking Club, on Yearbook, is part of the National Honor Society, plays Softball, and is part of the Student Council.
“I started Oasis my freshman year. It has been an encouraging, maturing, and genuine experience every day. I’m extremely grateful to have so many leadership opportunities arise,” she said.
She has a few teachers she would like to thank.
“I would like to thank Ms. Jackie Bogdanowicz, Mrs. Julie Stockard, and Mrs. Angela Viera. These women have encouraged me to be myself. They’ve helped me to discover more about who I can be through my strong values and personality. Thank you,” Rios said.
Mrs. Stockard taught her favorite class.
"I loved English with Mrs. Stockard. From every class roundtable discussion to every new renovation project, Mrs. Stockard had us engaged. She kept us focused with mindfulness breaks that required us to practice breathing techniques,” she said. “Mrs. Stockard is kindhearted and amazing at valuing different perspectives.”
Her advice for future students is to keep your words and actions positive and be committed to living them out.
After graduation, Rios plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno, and study Anthropology. She plans on participating in their study abroad program and is considering Thailand, India, and France as options. She wants to become more familiar with the world and cultures around her.
Books for Bighorns Kicks off National Read a Book Month
Buster Bighorn and the teachers passed out a book and bookmark to every Kindergarten and first-grade student on Thursday, October 5. The Books for Bighorns event helped start National Book Month.
Both the books and bookmarks were donated to Oasis.
"It is important to celebrate books as it helps to promote and develop a love of reading," said Shannon Garcia, Oasis Reading Specialist. "The kindergarteners and first graders were so excited to receive a fun new book and bookmark and see Buster. We are hoping this will be a new tradition at Oasis."
National Book Month occurs annually in October. Reading, writing, and literature are at the heart of the celebration.
Students also received information on the upcoming Oasis Book Fair. The annual fair will be held the week of November 13-16.
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