College-Bound Trojans Sign

As the Jenks District Gazette goes to press, the following athletes have not confirmed where they will attend college.

John Timmons will be signing to play soccer. Stephen Brown, Tyler Davidson, Eric Hanson, Cory Jones and Matthias Wicks all plan to play football at the next level.

Scholars Candidates Named

Four seniors at Jenks High School have been named candidates for the 2010 Presidential Scholars Program. Sheema Golbaba, Samuel Morton, Kevin Thomas and Kyle Thompson are among the thousands of students across the nation to receive one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors.

Jake Alexander Goes Worldwide

Trojan pride runs deep. This is in large part due to outstanding student athletes such as Jake Alexander.

Alexander was instrumental in the Trojans’ 2009 football success and he has been recognized for it; the 6’2” 270 lb. center was listed on the All-State team, was Tulsa World’s All-Metro Player of the Year and has been named to the USA Football’s Junior National Team (JNT).

Trojan Basketball Hopes to Rebound

Greatness is usually expected at Jenks, especially after a season like the one the Trojan basketball team had last year. This season has proven challenging with top-notch competition across the board as well as rebuilding after graduating Brian Brookey and Bryson Pope.

Jenks Student Shares Art

Thousands of dollars in awards; master classes by world-renowned artists; performances and exhibitions; a chance to be named a Gold and Silver winner and travel to New York; the possibility to become a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and visit the White House, and much more fueled the ambitions and dreams of 143 of America’s best young artists when they came to Miami in January for Young Arts Week.

Chamber Holds Banquet

The Jenks Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Inaugural Banquet was held Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Oklahoma Aquarium.

This annual event included dinner and entertainment within an elegant atmosphere. This Inaugural Banquet recognized the vision of excellence that flows through the community that included installation of the 2010 Board of Directors, speeches by the outgoing and incoming chairperson, awards, dinner and a private viewing of the Oklahoma Aquarium.

Classic Season Comes to an End

Given all the drama that came with this season, Jenks has overcome huge obstacles and turned what could have been a nightmare into a gem.

The season ended with a loss in the title match between two heavyweights, but that does not take away from all the good that is the 2009 season. The Trojans rallied in the second half versus Union in the state championship game and played outstanding football.

Pope is Valuable at TU

Former Trojan basketball star Bryson Pope has immediately become a key component to the Golden Hurricane’s game plan.

Pope started in the first game of the year and has played in every game this season, averaging over 21 minutes per game.

Lifelong Jenks Resident Honored

Jenks resident, Linda George, celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends and the Jenks community on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2-4 p.m. in the Jenks City Hall Community Room, 211 N. Elm St.