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Oxford Prep Holds ‘Drive-In’ Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020

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-Information and photos courtesy Oxford Preparatory School

Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) held a “Drive-In” Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 2 p.m. in celebration of the school’s 45 graduates.

OPS candidates for graduation, led by marshals McKayla Boyd, Bryce Garrett, Carla Rodriguez, Zach Biggs, Molly Thrift, Alex Rote, Caitlyn Williams and Nick Ellis, made their way past the vehicle of every family who came to honor the graduates as “Pomp & Circumstance,” played loudly through car radios.

OPS Executive Director Andrew Swanner welcomed seniors and their families to the commencement ceremony. 

Graduates included:

Wesley Chen Aitken, Ey’Mania Alston, Charles Ethan Ayscue, Lori M. Blanks, Rorie Samantha Brewer, Michelle Carlos-Tejada, Shannon Marie Edmondson, Lillian Marie Everly, Daniel Peter Gillis, Claire Noel Gordon, Emanuel Randy Gutierrez, Lindsey Grace Haley, Evelyn Kate Hann, Benjamin Thomas Hester, Maci Anna-Blake Hawks, Ashton Holloway, Robert Mark Hopper, Ridge Newell Huff, Emily Rose Iannuzzi, Jack Christopher Iglesias, Jordan Danielle Jones, Mackenzie Michelle Macon, Abbie Lee Mann, Nathan Robert Metcalf, Sophia Jean Metcalf, Kamarion Emmanuel Moore, Joel Parker Murray, Morgan Alexandria Nance, Emily Nicole Osborne, Alyssa Cameron Parker, Krystal Dawn Parrish, Alexandria Grace Reeder, Ashleigh Laureen Sarvis, Robert Hampton Short, Alexis Nicole Simmons, Ian Somod Simmons, Alexander Mitchell Slack, Catherine Elizabeth Slack, Sarah Jane Slack, Kaitlyn Diane Spain, Matthew Walter Spiers, Kathryn Marie Stock, Kayla Paige Tippett, Travis Alexander Wallace and Macy Cole Watson.

Summa cum laude graduates who maintained a four-year GPA greater than 4.5 were Wes Aitken, Ey’Mania Alston, Robert Hopper, Emily Iannuzzi, Abbie Mann, Nathan Metcalf, Sophia Metcalf, Kamarion Moore and Alexis Simmons.

In addition to the nine summa cum laude graduates, Lindsey Haley, Claire Gordon and Ian Simmons were honored as magna cum laude graduates for maintaining a GPA between 4.0 and 4.49.

Seniors Emily Osborne and Ashton Holloway were named cum laude graduates for maintaining a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99. 

98% of the students received acceptance to a four-year college and were offered more than $5.7 million in scholarships. 72% of seniors obtained some college credit hours, eight completed the CCP pathway with a minimum of 32 credit hours and one student earned a full AS degree.

 

 

 

Oxford Prep Lower School Students Win Diversity Essay Contest

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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School

For schools across the nation, February is a time to highlight important accomplishments by African-Americans with the nationally recognized observance of Black History Month. March brings about Women’s History Month, which seeks to do the same by highlighting important women in history.

Students at the current Oxford Preparatory Lower School, presently 5th and 6th grade, participated in a school-wide diversity essay contest. Contest winners, pictured left to right: Michael Cox, 5th grade; Bre’Niyah Purnell, 6th grade and Novina Williford, 6th grade) (OPS photo)

For cultures and peoples marginalized by a traditional curriculum, these months of observance bring about conversations on diversity and inclusion. Students at Oxford Preparatory School kicked off this discussion with an important question: why does diversity matter?

Students at the current Lower School, presently 5th and 6th grade, participated in a school-wide essay contest with that exact question in mind. The essay contest had few guidelines, encouraging students to utilize critical thinking skills and reflection on the topic.

After a guidance lesson on the definition of diversity and discussions with classmates on the topic, students went right into writing their reflections. Some chose to use the time to research important figures who fought for diversity, such as Martin Luther King Jr, while some reflected on their own experiences. Students reflected on times that they felt like the “odd one out,” and even came up with suggestions on how to better support diversity at their school.

Fifth-grader Lily Juntunen writes, “I also always felt singled out for how I looked because I would always get told how I’m too tall to do anything, that I should give up. That’s another reason why diversity matters. People should not feel like they need to change themselves because others aren’t happy with the way they look.”

The three winners – 5th-grader Michael Cox and 6th-graders Novina Williford and Bre’Niyah Purnell – were treated to a bagel breakfast with their friends and family members and bravely read their essays out loud.

For some, this was the first time they had to present their work to an audience. However, as a college preparatory school, these students are being prepared to present their work and discuss such topics.“I had a lot of fun researching for the essay,” shared Cox. “I was really nervous to read it out loud, but I felt a lot of relief after I did it.”

To quote 5th-grader Madelyn Reese, “Diversity does matter in our world today. Regardless of our talents, skin color, gender, language, and culture, we all need to be treated fairly.”

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Oxford Commissioners Call Public Hearing on Oxford Prep. School Annexing

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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR NON-CONTIGUOUS ANNEXATION – OXFORD PREPARATORY SCHOOL – 6041 LANDIS ROAD

The public will take notice that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Oxford has called a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the Commissioners’ Board Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC, on the question of annexing noncontiguous territory, requested by petition filed pursuant to G.S. 160A-31:

16 +/- Acres
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6041 Landis Road

James Allred Accepted Into NCSSM Summer Accelerator Program

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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School 

James Allred, a 7th grader at Oxford Preparatory School, has been accepted into the summer accelerator program with the North Carolina School of Science and Math. James is the son of Todd and Julie Allred of Oxford, NC.

James Allred, a 7th grader at Oxford Preparatory School, has been accepted into the summer accelerator program with the North Carolina School of Science and Math. (OPS photo)

For the past several years James has been highly interested in microbiology as a potential career, so he’s excited to get some hands-on experience, especially the experiments with DNA. He will be staying in the dorm at Brevard College with like-minded students from all over the globe.

NCSSM Summer Accelerator courses are for exceptional rising 7th through 12th graders who must apply for admissions into this competitive program. Student applications are scored by a committee that considers many factors in order to admit students who will succeed in the program. The reviewers look at GPA, passion for the subject area, quality of writing, behavior and conduct, and experience in the subject area (if opportunities are available).

During this experience, students will explore the world of biotechnology, including the technology involved, importance to society, careers, and hands-on laboratory exercises. Over the course of the week, students will engage in hands-on exploration of the many areas of biotechnology, such as food and fuel production, restriction enzymes and recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, GMOs and their uses, forensic biotechnology and genomics.

Students will examine basic cellular structure, conduct environmental sampling for microbes, examine enzyme structure and function, engage in several fermentation activities including food and fuel production, extract DNA, digest it with restriction enzymes, conduct gel electrophoresis to separate and examine DNA fingerprinting, copy DNA through polymerase chain reaction and explore other DNA manipulation techniques.

Iannuzzi, Oxford Prep Senior, Selected as National Merit Scholarship Finalist

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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School

Emily Iannuzzi, a senior at Oxford Preparatory School, has been selected as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. She is the daughter of Chris and Marisol Iannuzzi from Franklinton, NC.

Emily Iannuzzi, a senior at Oxford Preparatory School, has been selected as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. (OPS photo)

Emily plans to major in Materials Engineering and is considering research into orthotic equine device development.

During her time at Oxford Prep, Emily has earned a number of academic distinctions including being named a member of the High Flyers Club, earning the distinction of Marshal, earning membership in Beta Club and named a Director’s list recipient every quarter. Emily is a leader in the Equestrian Club and has been recognized at local, national and state levels. She is an active member of Interact Service Club. She is a talented cross country runner and gourmet cook.

National Merit Finalists are chosen from among Merit Semi-Finalists. Students who earn this distinction have exhibited consistent high performance throughout all high school coursework in every year. They have attained exceptional scores on the nationalized PSAT test.

Students who reach the finalist stage are now eligible for a variety of National Merit and private scholarships only available to this select group of determined students.

Oxford Prep’s Kamarion Moore Commits to NC State School of Engineering

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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School

Kamarion Moore, a senior at Oxford Preparatory School, has committed to attend the School of Engineering at North Carolina State University. Kam is the son of JC and Keneica Moore from Oxford, NC. He plans to major in materials engineering while at State.

During his time at Oxford Prep, Kam has earned a number of academic distinctions including being named marshal, earning membership in Beta Club and a Director’s List recipient every quarter.

Kam is a leader in athletics as well and was selected to attend the NC Athletic Leadership Conference. He is a talented soccer player and also ran cross country while at Oxford Prep.

Kamarion Moore, a senior at Oxford Preparatory School, has committed to attend the School of Engineering at North Carolina State University. (OPS photo)

Granville Commissioners Call Special Meeting on JTOH Lease Appeal

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

Notice of Special Meeting

All interested persons please take notice that the Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 4 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center located at 4185 Highway 15 South, Oxford.

The purpose of the Special Meeting is to continue the hearing on the appeal requested by Oxford Preparatory School pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) 115C-218.35.

Oxford Prep to Host Winter Wonderland Event

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-Information courtesy Oxford Preparatory School

Oxford Preparatory School, 6041 Landis Rd, Oxford, will host a Winter Wonderland event in the gymnasium on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Come learn about the Lower School program (K – 6th-grade) for the 2020-2021 school year and hear musical performances from the 5th and 6th-grade classes.

Fun games and activities are planned for the kids courtesy of the school’s Interact Club. Enjoy cookies and cocoa with current parents.

Prospective students can be entered for next school year’s lottery.

Oxford Prep Students Plant Garden to Feed Community Members in Need

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-Information courtesy Victoria Bradsher, School Director, Oxford Preparatory School

On a beautiful Friday afternoon, students and teachers from Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) partnered with adults from Salem United Methodist Church to begin a garden that will serve those in need in the community. A critical part of the OPS mission is to grow citizens who give back to those who live in our local community. OPS seeks to partner with those in the counties we serve to help create a more positive life for those who live around us every day.

Oxford Prep students, in partnership with Salem United Methodist Church, planted strawberry plugs to help feed those in need in the local community. (Photo Credit: OPS)

On Friday, October 19, a group of active and focused students put in three hundred strawberry plugs in anticipation of a future harvest. Southern States in Oxford donated work gloves, fertilizer, and lime for this school project. In addition, a master gardener from the local community is eager to help organize the work and plan for ongoing maintenance and future crops.

OPS students, led by Aaron Prestrud and Thomas Venetta, joined by members of Salem UMC, led by Rev. Glenn Stallsmith, look forward to continuing to work together as we get closer to the strawberry harvest while also envisioning together what a spring planting and summertime project might entail.

Oxford Preparatory School Hosts First Summer Camp

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Open to Rising 3rd through 8th Grade Students

This will be the first summer camp offered by Oxford Preparatory School. The camp is intended for rising third through eighth grade students within the surrounding area. Camp activities will be predominantly held at Oxford Preparatory school on Landis Road. The summer camp will run from June 19th through August 4th beginning at 8:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM. There will be a one week break observing the Fourth of July Holiday. Parents can choose to send their child for a single week, specifically themed weeks, or for the entire summer.

For more information regarding the Oxford Preparatory Summer Camp, please visit Oxforprep.org, or contact Camp Coordinator, Krystle Fraser at (919) 690-0360 extension 131.