FORE!!! GAA Golf

Although my golf experience is very limited, I LOVE the sport! I have been playing for about a year and a half. I always thought that it would be a boring old, rich man game. Sorry, Mike... LOL! Golf is an excellent way to teach sportsmanship, consideration for others, and fairness as well as showing a solid understanding of doing the right thing. I had an idea to share what I have learned with my GAA students. I took 3 of my students to the OPSU golf course, to share the richness of the game.

Orlando and Mr. A waiting for Abraham and Feliciano to get on the green.

Abraham teeing off from 4.
Feliciano only missed this one twice.

Abraham celebrating his putt.

Orlando's concentration... his sucker helped.

2009 HOMECOMING PEP RALLY

Guymon Alternative Academy students were invited to show their school spirit at the Guymon High School Homecoming Pep Rally. GAA students dove right into the spirit of things, dancing, chanting and cheering with the rest of the GHS student body. "This has been the most spirited Homecoming Pep Rally I have seen at GHS in a long time." said Athletic Director Tyler Chapman. GAA students were allowed to split up and sit with thier classes.

Alejandro and German give us "Double A's" for Alternative Academy.

Abraham can't quite figure out how to make a "G" but Nelson has the "A" down.... Nancy is immpressed!

Yo Soy 4

Yo Soy

-the son of a woman that never quits, no matter what the odds.

-the younger brother of a woman who has overcome everything life has thrown at her.

-the step son of a man who has been dealt some hard blows in life but keeps going.

-the step brother of a guy who likes to believe he doesn't need any one's help.

-the step brotherof a girl that has made her life in London, England.

-the son of a man who chose to leave his family for a woman who ended up leaving him.

-the grandson of the most wonderful and nicest woman who ever lived R.I.P.

-the grandson of a man who regrets the things he did in the past.

-the great-grandson of a man who died in jail for killing his wife.

-the brother-in-law of a hard working man, who is twice the man and only half the size.

-a thinker who likes to be alone than with bad company.

-a guy who likes to think outside the box.

-a student at GAA.

-a former suicidal/depressed person.

-a person with a purpose in life.

-a nice guy, even though I dress and lok different.

-a person who is there when I am needed.

-a person that would gladly give up his life just to save someone he loves.

-the uncle of four very intelligent kids who deserve a better life than what we have had.

-a person nicknamed "Shadow", because I always wear black clothes and can be standing next to you without you noticing.

-a person who plays with knives for fun.

-a fan of every kind of music especially heavy metal.

-just one of many illegals who want a better life, not just for me but for my family.

-the guy who no one talks to at school because I'm different.

-the guy who doesn't go to parties.

-the person who hates all the drama in life.

-a person who dreams, but keeps his goals realistic.

-the nephew of a famous soccer player in Mexico.

-the guy that you can tell your problems to and tries to help.

-a guy who can find a solution to anyone's problems except my own.

Cuz we're cool like that!

Mungia's Heating and Air Conditioning completed installation of the last 2 of 4 A/C units at GAA. Students and staff were excited about the relief from the heat.

The scaffolding was removed after the installation was complete.

GAA Service Project (Operation: Tiger Pride on Campus)

Guymon Alternative Academy once again showed flexibility and a commitment to community by hosting the 1st GAA Service Project of the 09/10 school year. On Wednesday, September 2nd, the GAA computer lab was closed down for much needed upgrades as well as the addition of computer stations (see blog below). Mr. Acevedo along with volunteers from GAA student body, collected, and disposed 3 pick up loads of garbage from the Guymon High School Campus. Mrs. Sandoval led 3 teams of GAA students in painting the men's and women's bathrooms. Painting crews also "Tiger-ized" the interior doors, by painting them orange with black trim, as well as painting the handrails for the handicapped entry ramp. Mr. Acevedo stated. "There is still much more to do, but I am very proud of our students and how they have taken ownership of this building. They have shown true Tiger Pride and continue to work hard everyday."

The Guymon Daily Herald was on the scene to document and report the occasion. You can check it out at:

www.guymondailyherald.com/content/view/155711/27/

Workers were treated to grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch. GAA students volunteered to bring the sides and fixins. GAA would like to thank United grocery store and Sonic Drive-In for helping with some of the lunch supplies. GAA would also like to thank the Guymon Public School Maintenance Department for providing the tools, trashbags and painting supplies to make this service project an success.

More pictures will be posted soon, showing before and after pictures of the areas inside GAA that were painted.

Update on GAA Computers

GAA will have more positions available to serve students who qualify for Alternative Placement. Tech Jedi Master James Skelton and his Tech Jedi Zach Waugh took over GAA today to install 13 more computers bringing the GAA Computer Lab up to 40 total. They took the opportunity to update our current computers, run new wiring, install a much needed printer (YEA!), and re-arrange computer stations to accommodate the new students. Mr. Acevedo, Mrs. Sandoval, Mrs. McKinnon, and Mrs. Martin have been evaluating and interviewing potential students and parents of GAA hopefuls. Applicants are prioritized according to several qualifiers for credit recovery. GAA is designed to help 6th through 12th grade students from Guymon School District with credit recovery, offering a safe alternate educational opportunity to succeed.

Air Conditioning UPDATE!

AIR CONDITIONING!!
Our Air Conditioning units died on Monday August 14th. Services were held and a nice Eulogy was delivered by Maintenance Director Wayne Nelson. GAA students and staff were determined NOT to let that get in their way. Students continued to show great dedication to learning, by braving the 90 plus temps to continue their Credit Recovery. High School Principal Randy Williams allowed GAA students and staff access to the High School Auditorium during the hottest part of the afternoons to work on Art and Literature. GAA Students and Staff wish to extend our utmost gratitude to Superintendant Doug Melton, Wayne Nelson and all of the maintenance staff who tried to help cool us down. We currently have 2 of the 4 new units up and running. The remaining 2 units will be installed later this week. The GAA building generates a large amount of heat from all of the computers that are being used. The new units are more efficient and a better fit for GAA.

New A/C units being installed by Mungia's Heating and Air Conditioning