Dan Wheldon, IndyCar Driver
As you may be aware, former Panther Racing IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, worked with the National Guard Foundation and served as a spokesperson for the ChalleNGe Program, 
passed away in the accident that occurred during the final IndyCar race in Las Vegas last Sunday. Over the past few years, Dan developed a strong relationship with one of our cadets, Wesley Jones, who graduated from the Ft. Gordon program in Georgia.
TYA All-Cycle Reunion 2011
Thunderbird Youth Academy and Thunderbird Foundation are pleased to announce the All-Cycle Reunion 2011 for graduates, mentors and staff of the Youth Challenge - Alpha Company. The reunion will take place at Pryor, OK on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10am to 2pm.
WWII Veterans Honored in Flight
Tulsa Honor Flight
Honored in flight: Sendoff ceremony at OHS a hit Source: owassoprogress.com
One-hundred area veterans got a massive celebration Tuesday at Owasso High School’s Performing Arts Center. It was the sendoff bash before they read more This story starts out with State Rep. Eric Proctor (Dist 77) heading up the effort to get a Tulsa Honor Flight through the Honor Flight Network.
A Cadet Adventure
TYA cadets’ job shadow turns into adventure
Melissa McClendon
Staff Reporter - The Pryor Daily Times
May 23, 2011
When Thunderbird Youth Academy cadets Anthony Rogers of Chouteau and Chaston Adams of Broken Arrow went on their job shadowing ride, they had no idea what was in store for them. A day with the Pryor Animal control quickly became a day neither cadets will soon forget.
TYA Graduate Receives Scholarship
Scholarship to BA Student Presented at TYA
Matthew B. Cochran, Class 35 graduate, received a $2,500 scholarship on March 11, 2011, provided through the Broken Arrow Community Foundation, Inc.
TYAF 5k Run
1st Annual Thunderbird Youth Academy Foundation 5k Run
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The 1st Annual TYAF 5k Run will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the TYA campus in Pryor.
TYA Track Meet
Health Education Track Meet
I just want to say thank you to staff that came out in support of the cadets at the “windiest” track meet ever. Despite the wind it was great fun and the cadets had a blast competing against one another.
Thank you to Mr. Alexander for facilitating this event. It was a collaborative effort with all TYA department staff members to announce, time, take pictures, cheer, and record each event. TYA staff Rocks!
The track meet results are as follows;
Kohl's Cares
In celebration of Kohl's Cares 10th anniversary, they're donating $500,000 each to 20 schools with the most votes for a total of $10 million.
Proposed Project
TYA is a program for youth at risk and need to be able to adequately develop cadet's minds and bodies. The campus is on the grounds of a former state orphanage and the buildings are 40 to 110 years old. We are in need of modern classroom space and recreational equipment such as a track and low ropes course or confidence building courses.
Thunderbird Seeks Donations
Thunderbird seeks foundations' donations
The alternative school wants to improve and expand its Pryor campus.
By SARA PLUMMER World Staff Writer
Published: 6/5/2010 2:22 AM
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PRYOR — After Friday's tour of the Thunderbird Youth Academy campus — where the buildings range from 50 to nearly 100 years old — Gov. Brad Henry said his first visit to the alternative school was an eye-opener.
TYA Grad Buried with Military Honors
Death takes Iraq survivor
A funeral service, with military honors, is set for Thursday.
By TIM STANLEY World Staff Writer
Published: 6/3/2010 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 6/3/2010 9:49 AM
Cradling his machine gun just moments before, Spc. Mark Harding's arms suddenly found themselves called to a higher duty — holding a dying friend.
On Feb. 24, 2008, Harding and Spc. Micheal Phillips were riding in a convoy near Baghdad, Iraq, when Phillips' Humvee, directly in front of Harding's, hit a roadside bomb.
Former Soldier Mourned
The Grove soldier had suffered a traumatic brain injury.
By SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent
Published: 6/4/2010 2:20 AM
Last Modified: 6/4/2010 3:50 AM
SOUTH WEST CITY, Mo. — A spotlight created by the sun beaming through stained-glass church panels rested on the flag-draped casket of Army Spc. Mark Andre Harding.
Annual GRDA Shoreline Cleanup
TYA Cadets Participate in Lady Grand Shoreline Cleanup
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) sponsored the annual springtime shoreline clean up project on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Eighty-five hard working cadets cleaned
debris out of the floodplain area from the road behind Kahoots to the Get-R-Done Marine & Auto in Cleora, OK.
Counselor's Corner
Graduation Placement
Declaring placement choices is a task that confronts ChalleNGe cadets each cycle. Exploring the broad categories of education, employment, and military service the Counseling Department offers information, guest speakers, field trips, educational curriculum, and computer-based career training. Additionally, cadets that qualify will be placed in job shadowing locations and all cadets will prepare personal resumes and participate in a mock job interview.
2010 US Census
2010 US Census at TYA
TYA will be conducting Census Surveys in April 2010 for all cadets in accordance with the US Census Bureau 2010 program. Per the instructions from the US Census, cadets are to be counted at TYA as this is their official residence on April 1, 2010. Parents/guardians of cadets should not include them on their US Census report that they complete at home.
TYA Grads in D.C.
Oklahoma Represented at ChalleNGe Gala in D.C.
Four Class 33 graduates attend the 5th Annual ChalleNGe Champions Gala in Washington, D.C. on 23-Feb. Mr. Ritchie, Ms. Cale and Ms. Zetina accompanied the graduates. All four graduates had never flown or visited D.C. before.
Open House & Pass Info
Class 34 Leave Info
Letters providing details about the upcoming Open House and mandatory cadet passes are being mailed/emailed this week. Please notify Ms. Sloan about who will be picking up your cadet before each pass as outlined in the letter.
