National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Thunderbird Youth Academy

Oklahoma

Our mission is to provide work skills and alternative learning opportunities to meet the unique individuals needs of students in order to increase positive behavioral and academic skills.

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Awards

Thunderbird Awards

NEW! TYA receives award for top Life Coping Skills component at the January 2009 National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Conference in Dallas.

Jan. 2007 -We are pleased to announce that Thunderbird Youth Academy was awarded the Best All Around Program of 2006 out of 30 National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Programs at the Annual National Guard Youth ChalleNGe conference.

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Thunderbird Awards 2006 - Present

2008 Top Life Coping Skills Component
USO Awards - January 2009

2006 Best All Around Program
USO Awards - January 2007

Certificate of Appreciation
In appreciation of service from The Fifth Hispanic Health Fair at Disney
Tulsa Hispanic Resource Association - February 24, 2007

A Valued Friend of Oklahoma State Parks Award
Over 100,000 hours of service contributed to state parks from 1998 - 2006
Presented by Governor George Nigh - June 2006

Richard A. Wolfe, Excellence in Innovation Award
$3,000 awarded for scholarships
USO Awards - January 2006

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Cadet Awards

Ribbons/Pins

Presented to cadets for leadership achievements during the cycle.

  • Company Sergeant Major (CSM) - - Operations
  • Sergeant Major (SM)  - - Operations
  • First Sergeant (1SG) - - Operations
  • Platoon Guide - - Operations
  • President Level PCPF Pin - - Operations
  • National Level PCPF Pin - - Operations
  • Commandant's List - - Operations
  • Director's List - - Operations
  • Recruiting - - Operations
  • Community Service - - Operations
  • Learner of the Week - - Education
  • Peer Tutor - - Education

Platoon Banners

 Awarded to platoons weekly for excellence in specific areas starting week six:

  • Physical Training
  • Drill & Ceremonies
  • Billets
  • Education
  • Spirit
  • Honor Platoon - Commandant decides who receives this award

Graduation Recognition

  • Distinguished Honor Graduate - Awarded to the top graduate of the class.  This cadet must be in the top 1/3 of academics, physical fitness and senier leadership rating.
  • Distinguished Cadet Leader - This cadet must display the strongest leadership abilities during the class.
  • Distinguished Academic Graduate - This cadet must have earned his GED, cannot be failing in any subject areas, and have the highest average on the final academic report.
  • Greatest Academic Improvement - Cadet who made the most academic improvement during the class.
  • Physical Fitness Test Awards - Two categories determined by the President's Challenge for Physical Fitness exam and are separated by male and female categories.

1.  Highest Score
2. Most Improvement

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Staff Awards by Class 

Class 32

  • Instructor of the Cycle - Ms. Wade selected by the 83 graduating cadets.
  • Cadre of the Cycle - PSG Fort selected by the 83 graduating cadets.

Class 31

  • Instructor of the Cycle - Ms. Wade selected by the 76 graduating cadets.
  • Cadre of the Cycle - PSG Daniels selected by the 76 graduating cadets.
  • Team Player Commendations - Ms. Bartley, RPM Admin Assist; Ms. Culver, Executive Admin.; Ms. Sloan, Project Coordinator

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