We elected to show a selection of seven movies for our summer activities for 2018. The selection consisted of the movie titles, COCO, WONDER, CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIC WAR, STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI, PADDINGTON 2, JUMANJI WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, and A WRINKLE IN TIME. These movies were shown at our City Park – Zack Rogers Park and admission was free of charge for all who attended. We purchased the licensing right to each movie from SWANK Motion Pictures, LLC.
Choctaw
Senior Ambassador Program
The Chamber Ambassador program is designed to encourage student participation in public service through assisting the Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce in various projects throughout the year. This program also offers a monetary scholarship in the amount of $250 to eight senior students, specifically two students from each of the county’s four high schools, for their willingness to serve their community.
“WeConnect”
This is a global youth citizenship curriculum modified to meet the needs of the youth in Choctaw County. Our best and brightest students are leaving Choctaw County at an alarming rate. The youth left behind will be the workforce of tomorrow. The majority of these students come from a low socioeconomic background, live in abusive environments, are exposed to drugs at an early age, and are being raised by grandparents or great-grandparents. These youth are continually being told that they won’t ever amount to anything because they are no good. You hear that enough and you begin to believe it.
For the 2017-2018 school year, this will be our pilot project. We will develop an application and any student wanting to attend our Global Youth Academy will have to submit an application. They will be chosen solely on the content of this application. We do not want input from the school as to how good or bad they are perceived to be, what their grades are – we want the students who are failing and don’t believe they have a chance. This is a project in the power of goodness and caring.
Students will meet twice a month at the Extension Office. If we receive this grant the exact time frame will be worked out with the Board of Education. We will seek permission from the Board of Education for these students to be allowed to dress out of uniform. Young men must wear a dress shirt and pants (or khakis), a tie, and dress shoes. Young ladies must dress in appropriate office attire. We will also meet in the school setting at least once a month and students must follow the same dress code stated above.
Chamber Ambassador Scholarship Program
The Choctaw Co. Chamber of Commerce Ambassador scholarship is awarded to two students from each of Choctaw County’s four high schools. Throughout the academic year, the students are asked to assist the Chamber staff during community events in order to earn hours that will be used to allocate amounts awarded. This program is allowed solely through the generosity of the ALA-TOM RC&D council and has helped 16 students over the past two years further their education beyond high school.
Choctaw Welding Program
Learning welding in Choctaw County