Bighorn news: Science Fair, branding, Senior Spotlight

BRANDING GUIDELINES AND COLOR COORDINATION

This week in Angela Viera’s Business and Marketing class, students had to create branding guidelines for brands they invented. Students created a variety of logos and guidelines for everything from beauty products and jewelry to food and clothing. Along with learning about branding, students learned about colors theory, practiced public speaking and learned a little more about each other.

The project consisted of a slideshow that contained the student-created logo, brand and identity colors, typography, brand identity, and do’s and don’ts for their brand. Students expressed the backstory behind their brands and what their colors meanings and fonts meant in their logo.

Overall, the project was a good learning experience and allowed them to step out of their comfort zones. It also showed students the thought process companies go through in developing brands to create brand recognition and loyalty.

“I learned about what colors have to do with branding and their meanings,” said freshman Cristian Keener. “My brand was a lacrosse customization company. I applied colors and color meaning to my brand to show how I wanted my brand represented.”

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: NATALIE JAQUES

Oasis Academy’s project-based learning has been what set the school apart for senior Natalie Jaques. She started at Oasis Academy in third grade, and Jaques has appreciated the hands-on learning approach and supportive staff.

“I started at Oasis in third grade when the school had one of its first expansions,” Jaques said. “My teachers have always been willing to help and taught me in a way I could understand. I loved all of the project-focused learning. I loved building miniature restaurants, bridges, and giant math posters.”

One project in particular was her favorite.

“My favorite memory from Oasis was the annual lemonade and hot cocoa stands,” she said.

Jaques would like to thank math teacher, Mr. Jake Lewis. He is also the teacher that organized and made those stands part of his curriculum.

“Mr. Lewis is an incredible teacher. He taught me so much and made math a blast,” she said.

Jaques has been active during her time at Oasis Academy, participating in several co-curricular activities. She plays soccer and lacrosse and is part of the high school student council and the National Honor Society. Keeping involved and busy is something Jaques recommends for future students.

“My advice to future students is simple: do everything you can,” she said. “The busier you are, the happier you'll be. Try all of the electives even if you're uncertain about it. High school is the time to try new things.”

Jaques will graduate in May with her high school diploma as well as her associate of science degree from Western Nevada College. She then plans to work on a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree.

SCIENCE FAIR COMING TO OASIS

Middle School Science teacher Dane Nott has a passion for teaching science and having students experience the subject firsthand. As part of that he is organizing this year’s science fair. This will be the first fair since COVID.

“This is my second-year teaching at Oasis and first year as Oasis Middle School Science Teacher. You might call me a science nerd at heart,” Dane Nott said.

Nott knows the cross curricular value of having science fairs.

“The Oasis Science Fairs will have hands-on activities that require students of all ages to connect ideas across all disciplines such as reading, writing, speaking, collaborating, listening, sharing, planning, analyzing, evaluating, presenting, and more,” he said.

Nott has two goals for this year’s fair

“I tell my students all the time that I have two goals for them. The first is to develop their background knowledge and understanding of the world around them and the second goal is to be an independent thinker using logic, evidence, and reasoning,” Nott added.

Oasis students will be able to choose either demonstrations, inventions, or projects for the fair. To learn more about the Fair or how you can help, contact Dane Nott at dnott@oanv.org.