At the Tri-State Tournament last night, Oklahoma GEAR UP Site Director Jamie Shanks and GEAR UP College Coach Kasady Marshall presented Superintendent Leann Barnwell and Jay principals with grant funds to help Jay students and their families better prepare for and succeed in college. The federal GEAR UP grant award totaling $34.7 million will provide education and direct student services to Jay and 12 other rural school districts over the next seven years.
PICTURED (from left to right): Jay High School Principal James Bryant, Jay Middle School Principal Arlis Henegar, Jay Superintendent Leann Barnwell, GEAR UP Site Coordinator Jamie Shanks, Assistant High School Principal Marcie Postoak, GEAR UP College Coach Kasady