Jenks Tribune - Digital Issue 40 - Salute to Seniors

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The Jenks Tribune staff would like to send a special THANKS to the Muskogee Phoenix for their generosity in helping us print the Senior Salute Edition!

Dr. Butterfield Congratulates Jenks High School Class Of 2020 Seniors in the Jenks High School Class of 2020, Graduation represents an opportunity to reflect and acknowledge your accomplishments, as well as the people who have contributed to your success in reaching this significant milestone. These individuals include parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, other family members, teachers and paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, coaches, principals, faith leaders, and friends. To everyone, thank you for your support of these outstanding seniors!

Graduation for the Class of 2020 around the country is certainly a unique experience. No one envisioned your senior year unfolding as it has since March. The world looks different. It’s possible your plans after graduation may still be evolving. Despite any fear, frustrations, or sadness you may experience with this pandemic, there are tremendous opportunities ahead of you to learn, share your exceptional talents, persevere, and ultimately, achieve your dreams.

Remember, as history is written, the Jenks High School Class of 2020 will always have a unique story to share.

On behalf of the administrators, teachers, and staff members at Jenks Public Schools, congratulations to all of you and best wishes!

Sincerely, Dr. Stacey Butterfield Superintendent

To my Senior Thespians, The past two years have been wonderful. Thank you for welcoming us to this amazing group. I wish you all well in your journey, and I will miss you beyond words!

- Elliot Whitworth

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Abby Winkle

Abigail Eaton

Aidan Henderson

Adian Randle

Alex Kirk

Alexander Qi

Alysa Symsack

Ana Hernandez

Andrew Fraser

Andrew Truong

Annelise Creel

Annie Bender

Ashley Dillon

Ashlynn McCoy

Austin Bick

Avery Acord

Avery Grace Moore

Baylor Norris

Brady Timmons

Brenna Paisley Hendrickson

Brooke Beirute

Brooke Twiehaus

Bryson Diener

Carl R. Stevenson

Caroline Ketchel

Chad Poston

Chandler Nikel

Charisma Stubbings

Chase Conkling

Christopher Bogie

Claire Galles

Cole Crissup

Colin Golliver

Connor Peters

Courtney Short

Cyeli Nobles

Dalton Melrose

Davis Grigsby

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Destiny Hand

Dillon Mears

E'Maya Lewis

Egypt Banks

Elayna Walter

Elijah David Sexton

Emily Morrow

Emma Hoey

Emma Rhodes

Emma Tuttle

Ethan Felts

Ethan Jett Millican

Ethan Mason

Fabiola Martinez

Faith Riddoch

Gillian Rae McKnight

Grace Truong

Graham Hart Robinson

Gregory Tiller

Hailey Hoog

Harrison Tucker

Hayden Aldridge

Hayden Carrier

Hayley Garcia

Mia Burge

Hunter Hyde

Hunter Olden

Isaac Ernst

Izabella Skinner

Jace Rayner

Jack Nunnelee

Jackson Douglas Mills

Jackson Free Hatchel

Jackson Jeffries

Jake LaMar

Jake Mulready

Jakob Olsen

Jayden Love Anderson

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First Senior Of The Month Brooke Beirute

Drew Bethell

Congratulations!

First Senior of the Month Mark Mills

Elise Siebert

All we’ve ever wanted was to give you the whole world.

Now, we know that we have raised you to do that all on your own!

You are strong, ethical and an amazing leader Elise! Go get em!

Mom and Dad

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John Boudiette John, the road ahead of you is filled with adventure, opportunity and rich experiences. Make no mistake, there will be challenges, frustrations and uncertainty too. But wherever you go, whatever you do, you have the tools, gifts and talents to take you anywhere.

Abigail Burnham Abigail, a Trojanaire, Girls Basketball Manager, Principals honor roll 7 semesters, 4 time State Champion (Pom) and 2 time National Champion (Pom)! She is on the worship team at church and was in the middle of her internship at Jenks Northwest Elem in a Third grade class when her senior year was taken by Covid-19.

Abby will be attending ORU in the Fall double majoring in Education and Worship Arts.

We are extremely proud of our girl.

The people who know you best have seen a warm caring heart that understands people and wants to help. They’ve seen a bright mind that understands complex things in simple ways. They’ve seen a smile that warms rooms and a laugh that is infectious.

And no matter what, you’ll always have friends and family to turn to for the smallest advice or the biggest problems. You have many fans and we’re cheering for you and can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll do.

We are forever in your corner. wWith all our love, Your family near and far

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Maleah Crawford

Kristen Johnson

Congratulations!

Maleah loved attending Jenks High School. Her favorite memories were participating in Game Day Cheer and all the friendships she's made since coming to Jenks. She was a member of the Jenks Varsity Cheer team and a part of the 2019 Class 6A State Championship Cheer Team.

Maleah will attend The University of Tulsa this fall. She plans to major in Psychology (Pre-Med track) and minor in Spanish and Biomedical Engineering. She's been accepted to both the Honors Program and the Presidential Leaders Fellowship. Reign Cane!

Maleah, be fearlessly authentic and a true version of yourself. Live life intentionally everyday with your goals in mind, but don’t forget to be present in the moment and focus on what matters now. You’ve already overcome so much. Trust in yourself to be able to handle whatever challenges may come your way. Go follow your dreams and take on the world!

We love you! Dad, Mom, Steve, and Jared

Annie Bender Class of 2020 Jenks HS

Ryan Chandler Hurst

Jenks Alumni Class of 2016 Carly Bender, Class of OSU 2020 Bachelor degree in Actuarial Mathematics and Financial Statistics

CONGRATULATIONS!

Conner Bender, Class of Jenks HS 2016 Class of TU 2020 Masters in Computer Science

We are so proud of you!

OSU Bound!

Parents Mark & Ronda Bender, Jenks Alumni Class of 1983 & 1985

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Kobey Rogers

Congratulations!

JENKS HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER Our flag unfurls in bright array as we look to victory, Maroon and white reflect the might of our strength through unity.

May the Trojan torch burn brightly that all may see the ray.

To the path that leads to heights unknown Our Trojans will lead the way.

Mia Burge, Kylie Rathbun, Riley Mattoon

Congratulations to our 2020 Grads Mia Burge, Kylie Rathbun and Riley Mattoon, the “Triplets”. We are all so proud of you and cannot wait to see how you change the world!

Ottawa University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Colorado State University don’t know what is coming.

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity leads us down new paths.”

-Walt Disney

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John Roberts

John Rowland Boudiette II

Joie Sykes

Jonathan Nester

Jordyn Pipkin

Kamryn Da'Karla Davis

Kate Woods

Kayla Bilyeu

Keegan Javier Helms

Kiersten Faith Hall

Kobe Tucker

Kobey Rogers

Koral Laws

Kristen Rene Johnson

Kyle Dausses

Kymbriel Mitchell

Lauren Bair

Leslie Rodriguez

Lily JoAnn Stockton

Logan Kelly

Luisa Sanchez Arguello

Lynnen Marie Robinson

Madeeha Yusuf

Madison Taylor Saum

Makenzi Hines

Malia Aurigemma

Marcella ChloĂŠ Dittamore

Marcia Portillo

Marissa Jonagan

Mark Andrew Mills

Matt Ackerley

Matthew Zane Holman

Maura West

Max Wise

Maximus R Johnson

Mia Mackenzie Bockelman

Moiz A. Yousufi

Morne Wolmarans

Isabella Griffey

Sam Hjelm

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Naseem Olomi

Nathan Cinocca

Olivia Betancourt & Spencer Workman

Paiton Acton

Payne Tetley

Payton Wort

Peter Lymberopoulos

Pilar Molina Pardos

Quincy Kulkin

R. Chandler Hurst

Raylee Bussey

Ridge Hunter Quiett

Riley Ruddock

Roman Park

Ryann Elizabeth Johnson

Sadie Jinks

Sam McCleery

Savannah Essink

Sean Golliver

Sofia Linthicum

Sophia Chatzigiannidis

Sophie Mackay

Stefan Kuhn

Sydney Ellis

Tanner Craig

Thatcher Davis Hall

Trey Bennett

Trinity Jackson

Trinity Nail

Tristan Goodrich

Trystan Saige Novak

Tyler Cornwell

Zach Lamb

Zachary Kuehn

Zoe Losacco

Mayor Lee Addresses Jenks High School Class Of 2020 When I think about 2020, two words come to mind: “Unfortunate” and “Uncertain.”

Unfortunate is an understatement. In the midst of a global pandemic, schools have closed. You, the graduating class of 2020, have had to finish your high school career separated from your friends, teachers, and teammates. You’ve missed the prom. You’ve had to forgo your high school graduation— the rite of passage that every graduating class before you was able to enjoy.

2020 has been uncertain, and we can expect it to stay that way. We don’t know how long the virus will stick around. We don’t know when a vaccine will be available. We don’t know when the economy will bounce back, when public events will resume as normal, or when schools will open again. Whether you’re beginning college next year or joining the workforce (or both), it’s not clear what either of those will look like.

You’re entering into an unfortunate and uncertain world, and I am so grateful to have you in it.

That’s because you are needed. There’s no one I’d rather have in this situation than a group of young adults who have just finished their studies in the state’s best school system. You’ve spent the past several years learning from the best and brightest about science, math, history, and the arts. If you’re an athlete, you’ve trained at the highest levels, accomplishing big goals as part of a team.

You, the class of 2020, are uniquely equipped to tackle our problems in the next chapter in your life. And with the flip side of uncertainty being opportunity, you are uniquely positioned to forge a bright future for yourself while you work on the world’s most pressing problems.

Eighteen years ago, I was in your shoes. A few months prior to my high school graduation, the attacks of September 11 had changed the world. It was unclear what the extent of the change would be, but we were right in assuming the world would never be the same. Five years later, months after I graduated college, the economy crashed. I lost my job. I had no choice but to quickly acquire new skills that formed the basis of the career I have now.

It was in this environment that the world as we know it was created. There was a revolution in the way we do business, travel, and interact with each other. The tools that have helped us respond to the current crisis (online commerce and delivery, smart phones, video conferencing, social networks, to name a few) wouldn’t be available without the advances that were made in the shadow of the crises that came before.

It is often through adversity that we do our best work. It focuses the mind on what is most important, on the solutions that are most needed, and on the best ways to get to those solutions.

You’ve been through a lot this year, and it’s helped to prepare you for this moment in history. I look forward to building a better future alongside you, even if we’re six feet apart for now.

Sincerely, Robert Lee Mayor, City of Jenks

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