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Oxford Prep Golf Team Advances to 1A State Championship

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 -Information courtesy of Coach Rick Kenner, Oxford Preparatory School
The 1A Mideast Men’s Golf Regional Championship was contested yesterday at Kerr Lake Country Club in Henderson. There were 17 schools represented with 8 teams competing and 51 total golfers. The top 3 teams and top 6 individuals not on one of those qualifying teams will advance to the 1A State Championships at Foxfire Golf & Resort where they will play the red course on Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8.
The individual medalist with a score of 79 is Stephen Spencer of Uwharrie Charter Academy.
There was a four-way tie for individual runner-up medalist with scores of 84: Bennett Barnes (Woods Charter), Cole Scearce (Voyager Academy), Wesley Aitken (Oxford Prep) and Jacob Bliss (Oxford Prep).
The team Regional Champion with a score of 351 is Raleigh Charter.
Individual State Qualifiers are:
Cole Scearce – Voyager Academy
Bennett Barnes – Woods Charter
Daniel Jones – Bishop McGuinness
Matt Kelly – Bishop McGuinness
Zachary Brayboy – South Robeson HS
Aiken McDowell – Falls Lake Academy
Team State Qualifiers:
Raleigh Charter
Oxford Prep
Uwharrie Charter

Oxford Prep beat East Wake 9-1

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–submitted by Coach Tommy Anstead

Oxford Prep beat East Wake Tuesday 9-1. Emily Faucette drove in 2 runs on a first pitch single in the first inning. O P added 3 more in the 4th which made the score 8-0. East Wake got 1 run in the top of the 6th and O P countered with 1 in the bottom.
Jordan Dunn took the circle for O P allowing 1 hit, 1 run over 7 innings, striking out 12.  O P goes to Roxboro Wednesday for a 5:00 game at Bushy Fork Park.

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Donate Blood at Oxford Prep 4-12-18

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— submitted by Andrew Swanner, Executive Director Oxford Preparatory School

Donate Blood at Oxford Prep!

Thursday April 12th: 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the OPS Interact Club

Blood is a vital modern medicine. It is used everyday to treat patients with blood disorders, those receiving organ transplants, being treated for burns, or undergoing cancer treatment. By donating blood to the Red Cross, you are giving someone another chance at life!

Go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/

  • Type in the Oxford zip code (27565) and click “Find a drive”
  • Next, choose the option for “Oxford Preparatory School” and schedule your donation time!

Oxford Prep Receives USDA Funding for School Facility Acquisition

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Executive Director Andrew Swanner, of Oxford Prepartory School, issued the following press release:

Oxford Prep Receives USDA Funding for School Facility Acquisition

Oxford Preparatory School (OPS), a free public charter school expanding to serve 6th-12th grades in Oxford, recently completed a real estate closing with a low cost loan from the USDA. After moving into the permanent school facility, located at 6041 Landis Rd. in Oxford, the OPS Board pursued a direct loan from the USDA’s Community Facilities Program. The long-term and low interest financing from the USDA, allowed the school to purchase the 11 acres and 38,000 square foot facility on campus.

“We are grateful for the assistance the USDA has provided,” OPS Executive Director, Andrew Swanner remarked. “This low cost loan will allow us to make additional investments in the classroom to further our mission of preparing all students for success in college.”

OPS Softball Win 3-16-18

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— submitted by OPS Softball Coach Tommy Anstead

Friday (3-16-18) the Oxford Prep Griffins beat Franklin Academy by a score of 10 – 0. Another excellent pitching job by Jordan Dunn with 10 strike outs. Dunn had 1 hit 2 RBI, Kaci Roberson had 1 hit 1 RBI, MacKenzie Pendergrass had 2 hits 3 RBI, Hannah Brewer had 1 hit 1 RBI, and Jordan Jones had 1 hit 1 RBI. The Griffins face Vance Charter on Tuesday for our fourth straight conference game.

(WIZS will publish local sports results submitted by team coaches or appointed team representatives.  Please email johncharles@wizs.com for more information.)

Oxford Prep Softball and Women’s Soccer 2-28-18

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The cover photo shows last year’s Oxford Prep Middle School softball team following an undefeated inaugural season.

The following sports information entries were submitted by Oxford Prep coaches:

Oxford Prep Softball Coach Tommy Anstead emailed WIZS News and said, “The Griffins defeated Falls Lake yesterday 6 – 2. It was a well played game by both teams. Jordan Dunn pitched a great game and had an in the park home run. All 9 batters hit the ball yesterday.”

Oxford Prep Women’s Soccer Coach Robert Breedlove indicated by email that Granville Central High School defeated Oxford Prep 2-0 at Granville Athletic Park.

(All local team coaches in Vance, Granville and Warren Counties are welcome to email WIZS News at johncharles@wizs.com with sports results.  Your submission will be published and it will be good for your team, school and community.  It will also help WIZS provide additional local coverage.)

Oxford Prep Set to Host 4th Mattress Sale Fundraiser

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The following is a press release from Andrew Swanner, Executive Director of the Oxford Preparatory School.

Oxford Prep Set to Host 4th Mattress Sale Fundraiser

On Saturday, March 3 Oxford Prep will host its 4th annual mattress sale fundraiser. Once again the sale is sponsored by The Mattress Center of Winston Salem. The Mattress Center is owned by Paul Smith, a 2006 graduate of J.F. Webb High School and former deputy sheriff with the Granville County Sheriff’s Department.

There will be two important changes this year. For the first time, the Mattress Sale will be held in Oxford Prep’s new gymnasium, located at 6041 Landis Road in Oxford. In addition, one-half of the proceeds will be benefit OPS athletics and one-half will benefit the school’s academic needs through PTO grants.

Once again, The Mattress Center will bring a full line of top quality mattresses and accessories that will be offered at great prices. The lineup will feature Sealy Hybrid, Sterns & Foster, Simmons Beautyrest, adjustable beds, Cool Gel memory foam beds, flat pack bed base pillows, and mattress protectors. These mattresses are some of the best available in market right now. You can even get the review of the best orthopaedic mattresses online. In addition to accepting cash or check, a number of financing options will be offered including zero percent financing, no credit financing, and free layaway.

The fundraiser will be held at the Oxford Prep gymnasium from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3rd. “This is my way of giving back to the community that has done so much for me over the years,” Smith said. “Anyone who is not satisfied with the bed they are sleeping on can get a top-quality mattress at a really low price, and help some of our students at the same time.”

(This is not a paid advertisement.)

The OPS Academic Honorees Fall Semester 2017/2018

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WIZS has been asked to announce:

OPS Swim off to Regionals

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— picture and text submitted by Rick Kenner, M.A.A.Ed., Athletic Director OPS

The Oxford Preparatory School swim team finished its regular season on Friday, January 26th on a high note with the OPS Men winning the conference championship. The OPS team is now preparing to go to the 1A East Regional meet on Saturday, Jan 3, at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, from 8 a.m. – 12 noon.

The team qualified for 1 women’s relay (200 yd medley) and 3 men’s relays (200 yd medley, 400 yd fly, and 200 yd free). Competing in the relays for the men are Caleb Hunt (Sr), Whitt Daniel (Sr), Robert Hopper (So), Jack Hopper (Fr), Ethan Holloway (Fr), and Ronnie Murray (Jr). The final relay team for the women has not been set yet but in contention are Camden Ross (Jr), Maecy Ross (So), Sydney Landers (Jr), Katie Stock (So), Misty Holloway (So), Kara Ray (Jr), and Brooke Woodcock (Fr).

Individual qualifiers from the team are Camden Ross (50 yd free) and Robert Hopper (100 yd fly and 200 yd free).

Oxford Preparatory School Readies for 2018/2019 Enrollment and 6th Grade Expansion

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— press release courtesy of Oxford Prep

Applications for new 6th – 12th grade student enrollments for the 2018 – 2019 school year have been available at oxfordprep.org and available in the school office when Open Enrollment began in November. Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) is an independent and tuition-free public charter school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing on community service and developing an appreciation of the arts. OPS offers a college preparatory curriculum, a variety of competitive middle school and varsity athletic teams, and is located in a permanent facility at 6041 Landis Rd. in Oxford.

To be considered for a potential lottery, all applications must be turned in to the office or postmarked by Friday, February 2, 2018. If more applications are received than available seats in the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade a blind public lottery will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018. All students choosing to attend OPS will need to confirm enrollment by completing and sending in an enrollment packet by Friday, March 16, 2018. After February 2, applications will continue to be accepted, and processed in the order they are received.

Oxford Preparatory School invites families of prospective students to learn more about the unique offerings of the school. The final of three information sessions will be held on Thursday 1/18 at 6:00. Afterwards, tours will be conducted that will allow the opportunity to meet faculty. In addition, prospective students are invited to spend time visiting the school on the final of three Shadow Days so they can experience our unique school program firsthand. Visiting students accompany OPS student guides through their classes during a four-hour visit. It’s a chance to meet the staff and the students and to get a snapshot view of our engaging college preparatory classes. The final shadow day will take place on Monday 1/22 from 8:30 – 12:30. Please call the Oxford Preparatory School office at (919)690-0360, or email our Office Manager, Kate Reetz at Reetzk@oxfordprep.org to make an appointment.