Jones High School

Red Ribbon Week Daily Dose of Knowledge: One of the biggest problems in Oklahoma and our Nation right now is a deluge of counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with the powerful opiod, fentanyl. Oklahoma saw 136 overdose deaths from this in 2020 , 152% increase over the previous year. Some dealers who sold the fentanyl laced pills didn't know they were counterfeit. In many cases some of the people arrested were friends of the ones who died. They weren't strange dealers knowingly pushing a deadly drug on the streets. These pills are manufactured by drug cartels and are often blue in color and stamped to look like a 30 milligram dose of oxycodone. These pills are frequently cut with fentanyl, a cheap, potent drug that is much more potent than morphine. Takeways: 1. Do not take any pill that is not prescribed to you by a doctor. 2. DONT DO DRUGS

Why do We have Red Ribbon Week: Kiki and the History of Red Ribbon Week Enrique (Kiki) S. Camarena was born on July 26, 1947, in Mexicali, Mexico. He graduated from Calexico High School in Calexico, California in 1966, and in 1968 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine Corps for two years, Kiki was a Calexico fireman, Calexico police officer, and an Imperial County Deputy Sheriff. Kiki joined the Drug Enforcement Administration in June of 1974. His first assignment as a Special Agent with DEA was in a familiar place - Calexico, California. In 1977, after three years in Calexico, he was reassigned to the Fresno District Office in Northern California. Four years later, Kiki received transfer orders to Mexico, where he would work out of the Guadalajara Resident Office. For more than four years in Mexico, Kiki remained on the trail of the country's biggest marijuana and cocaine traffickers. In early 1985, he was extremely close to unlocking a multi-billion dollar drug pipeline. However, before he was able to expose the drug trafficking operations to the public, he was kidnapped on February 7, 1985. On that fateful day, while headed to a luncheon with his wife, Mika, Kiki was surrounded by five armed men who threw him into a car and sped away. That was the last time anyone but his kidnappers would see him alive. It is believed that Special Agent Camarena's death actually occurred two days later, but his body was not discovered until March 5, 1985. He was 37 years old and was survived by his wife Mika and their three children—Enrique, Daniel, and Erik. During his 11 years with DEA, Kiki received two Sustained Superior Performance Awards, a Special Achievement Award and, posthumously, the Administrator’s Award of Honor, the highest award granted by DEA. Shortly after Kiki's death, Congressman Duncan Hunter and high school friend Henry Lozano launched Camarena Clubs in Kiki's hometown of Calexico, California. Hundreds of club members including Calexico High School teacher David Dhillon wore red ribbons and pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made by Kiki Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans. Red Ribbon Week eventually gained momentum throughout California and later across the United States. In 1985, club members presented the "Camarena Club Proclamation" to then First Lady Nancy Reagan, bringing it national attention. Later that summer, parent groups in California, Illinois, and Virginia began promoting the wearing of red ribbons nationwide during late October. The campaign was then formalized in 1988 by the National Family Partnership, with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. Today, the eight-day celebration is an annual catalyst to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, workplaces, and communities. Each year, on October 23-31, more than 80 million young people and adults show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by wearing or displaying the red ribbon.

JHS RED RIBBON WEEK DRESS UP DAYS: Spirit Days and their Slogans: Monday-70s inspired (Put Drugs in the past) Tuesday-PJ day (Don’t sleep on your health) Wednesday- Wear Red Thursday- Costume Day (Say Boo to Drugs) Friday-Green and Bling (Longhorns Say No to Drugs)

On Wednesday, Oct 27 Jones Against Drugs in conjunction with the Jones Service Learning Class will be conducting the Walking Dead Activity.  Purpose of the Walking Dead: IF you look at statistics of drug overdoses, fatality accidents among teenagers that involve drugs and alcohol, deaths from other causes that are attributed to drug and alcohol every 7.2 minutes a youth dies in this country from drugs and alcohol. THis is very sad, when I did this activity for the first time 21 years ago, that statistic was every 15 minutes. With this number in mind, every 7.2 minutes, we send the grim reaper out to pull a student and bring them back to the office to paint their face to signify their death. After they have been painted they go back to class, but for the rest of the day they are not allowed to interact with friends, including passing periods and lunch. THis purpose is for the student body to experience the loss. Hopefully to impact enough to stay away from drugs and alcohol. Students are able to interact with teachers and staff and are able to ask questions and work on assignments. IF students take this activity it is very impactful. We have not done this activity in a couple of years. I must warn you that this can bring out emotions from those students that have experienced loss not only from drugs and alcohol but any loss. If you see a student in emotional distress, make sure you get them to Mr. Moses

“One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day!” ~ Daily Quotes

WHAT COUNTS IN LIFE IS NOT THE MERE FACT THAT WE HAVE LIVED. IT IS WHAT DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE TO THE LIVES OF OTHERS THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LIFE WE LEAD. --NELSON MANDELA

On Friday, our Jones High School Service Learning class spent their time working on beautifying our campus. Showing pride in our school & leading by example, these young people have decided to start a service project with some of our flower beds. Progress pictures coming soon! Thank you Service Learning and Ms. Lenochan! Love the Spirit to Serve in our Students! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Congratulations to our JHS Cross Country Team! The boys team qualified as a team for the state championship (first time in 8 years). State meet is at Edmond Santa Fe on Saturday, October 30, Jones will run at 12:20. #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN

Jones vs. Millwood football game ticket link. https://millwoodathletic.ticketspice.com/football-millwood-vs-jones-102221

JHS Students interested in careers in health care: See the attached flyer about OSU-OKC's open house. You can register to attend and get tours and visit with professors about OSU-OKC's Allied Health Programs

Students in 9th-11th grade: This is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. If parents make less than 60,000, you take the right courses, make good grades, and stay out of trouble the state of Oklahoma will pay up to four years of your tuition at in state schools. You must fill out application at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

JHS Seniors: The GE-Reagan Scholarship application is now open. This is another very prestigious and financially lucrative award. Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

JHS Students: Check out this great site for scholarship opportunities. This is where I get information that I share out! https://www.ucango2.org/scholarships/deadline.html#11

JHS STUDENTS: CHECK OUT THIS ATTACHED DOCUEMENT FOR TIPS AND ADVICE FOR SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1634577/Scholarship_Success_Guide.pdf

JHS Seniors with Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes Warrior Scholarship To support college students with Type 1 Diabetes, the T1D Warriors Scholarship will be awarded to someone who is successfully managing their diabetes and influences others to do the same. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a high school senior or undergraduate student who has Type 1 Diabetes. To apply, please write about how you’ve embraced the burden of your diabetes for the benefits that it provides. Applicants will be asked to write a 400-600-word essay answering this question: How have you embraced the burden of your diabetes for the benefits that it provides? Award Amount: $500 Deadline: November 6, 2021 https://bold.org/scholarships/t1d-warrior-scholarship/#ref=top-scholarship

JHS Seniors: Just a reminder that if you plan to go to college in the Fall of 2022, you need to get your application for admissions completed and submitted as soon as possible. This insures that you are in that school's scholarship pool!

JHS SENIORS: THE Burger King Scholars Scholarship is now open. APPLY EARLY. This is very prestigious award! Scholarship Description ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet the following criteria: BURGER KING® General Track - Available to all high school seniors who meet the criteria below. Applicants must- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire next academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico Awards of $1,000 will be designated to students by high school zip code, county and/or state (U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam) of city and/or province (Canada) of participating restaurant locations. The number of awards available to each Franchisee and Burger King Corporation will be based on fundraising contributions as of the current calendar year. Note: Employees, spouses or domestic partners of employees, and dependent children of employees who meet eligibility requirements for the General and Employee-Based Track will be considered for an award in both tracks, but if selected, will receive only one award. BURGER KING® Employee-Based Track Note: The Employee-Based Track will have two components as follows. 1) Employees, spouses or domestic partners of employees, and dependent children of employees pursuing a traditional postsecondary education Applicants must- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be an employee* of Burger King Corporation or a participating BURGER KING® franchisee (Franchisees) OR Be a spouse (unless legally separated) or domestic partner** of an employee* of Burger King Corporation or Franchisees OR Be a dependent child*** of an employee* of Burger King Corporation or Franchisees (Designated Employer) AND Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico) or have attained a GED, graduating from grade 12 (Canada), graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada or current college undergraduates or graduate level students in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent Plan to enroll**** for the academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico * Employees must be active on Designated Employer's payroll for at least 6 months as of the application deadline date and employed at the time awards are first announced. ** Domestic partner is defined as (i) Employee's sole Domestic Partner and intend to remain so indefinitely; (ii) Employee and Domestic Partner reside together in the same principal residence and intend to reside together indefinitely; (iii) Employee and Domestic Partner are both at least eighteen (18) years old and mentally competent to consent to a contract; (iv) Employee and Domestic Partner are not related by blood in a close enough manner that would bar marriage under applicable law in effect where they reside; and (v) Employee and Domestic Partner are not legally married to anyone else and are not involved in any other Domestic Partnership. *** Dependent children are defined as biological, step- or legally adopted children living in the employee's household or primarily supported by the employee. **** Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may be enrolled part-time or full-time. Children of employees must be enrolled full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year. 2) Employees and spouses or domestic partners of employees pursuing an enrichment program (Enrichment programs include, but are not limited to, language, computer and accounting courses.) Applicants must- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be an employee* of Burger King Corporation or a participating BURGER KING® franchisee (Franchisees) OR Be a spouse (unless legally separated) or domestic partner** of an employee* of Burger King Corporation or Franchisee (Designated Employer) AND Plan to enroll less than part-time or on an intermittent basis in GED, enrichment, certification or other course that enhances learning (Note: Program or course must be taken at an accredited institution in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.) * Employees must be active on Designated Employer's payroll for at least 6 months as of the application deadline date and employed at the time awards are first announced. ** Domestic partner is defined as (i) Employee's sole Domestic Partner and intend to remain so indefinitely; (ii) Employee and Domestic Partner reside together in the same principal residence and intend to reside together indefinitely; (iii) Employee and Domestic Partner are both at least eighteen (18) years old and mentally competent to consent to a contract; (iv) Employee and Domestic Partner are not related by blood in a close enough manner that would bar marriage under applicable law in effect where they reside; and (v) Employee and Domestic Partner are not legally married to anyone else and are not involved in any other Domestic Partnership. **James W. McLamore WHOPPER® Scholarship Recipients will be chosen from the BURGER KING℠ Scholars pool including both BURGER KING® General Track and BURGER KING® Employee-Based Track applicants. ** Recipients must be: Citizens of the United States or Canada Students who who are seniors at a high school or home school in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Students who are applying as a full time freshman to a four-year accredited, college or university that is located in the United States or Canada and is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Students who have a cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 Students who have a minimum ACT Composite score of 25 or a minimum combined SAT score of 1220 Students who demonstrate an active leadership role in community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity (such as student government, team sports, fraternal life, etc); and Students who demonstrate substantial work experience and financial need Officers, directors and spouses/domestic partners and children of officers and directors of the BURGER KING℠ McLamore Foundation are ineligible to apply for a scholarship. https://bk-scholars.com/

JHS Seniors: The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship deadline is coming up November 15 Scholarship Description The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants. Male and female students compete separately. Ranging from $4.000 to $50,000 total ($1,000 to $12,500 per year), Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university. The 500 national winners will be announced in late April. Award tiers First place - 2 awards: $50,000 each Second place - 2 awards: $40,000 each Third place - 2 awards: $30,000 each Other finalists - 14 awards: $20,000 each Runners-up - 480 awards: $4,000 each In addition, the 20 Top Finalists traditionally* participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges to compete for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place bigger prizes. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/elks-most-valuable-student-scholarship/11998

JHS Seniors: The Coca Cola Scholarship deadline is coming up October 31! The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-coca-cola-scholars-program-scholarship/5728

JHS SENIORS: THE Cooke College Scholarship deadline is coming up October 30! Scholarship Description The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships they may receive. This highly competitive scholarship includes: Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school. Ability to pursue any area of study. Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid. Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience. https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-cooke-college-scholarship-program/5729