Jones Academy Class of 2021

Shyanne Renee Donovan is the 18-year-old daughter of Angel Scott of Chickasha, Oklahoma, and Zak Donovan of Cordell, Oklahoma. She is a member of the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma. Shyanne first enrolled at Jones Academy in 2016. She was inducted into the National Honor Society at Hartshorne High School. Shyanne has been an active member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Hartshorne High School Student Council, and the varsity Color Guard team. She was also the president of the Unity Youth Council at Jones Academy and active in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society chapter. She was enrolled in Health Careers Certification classes at the Kiamichi Technology Center and received licensing as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Basic Medical Assistant. Shyanne has enrolled at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton, Oklahoma, where she will enter the RN program.

Alysia Gabriela Lewis has been a resident of Jones Academy since August 2016. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Gregory and Chanda Goings from Smithville, Oklahoma. Alysia is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She completed her Teacher Prep/Early Care and Education course work at the Kiamichi Technology Center in McAlester, Oklahoma, and did her worksite learning at Jones Academy Elementary. Alysia was named as a KTC Star Ambassador in 2019-2020. She was an active member of the Hartshorne High School Band and Color Guard for four years. Alysia was named the 2021 Hartshorne Band Student of the Year. She has enrolled at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, where she plans to study psychology.

Damario Jevon Lewis is the 19-year-old son of Gregory and Chanda Goings and the grandson of Atheline Lewis and of Norman Goings. Damario is from Smithville, Oklahoma, and a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He has attended Jones Academy for four years. Damario distinguished himself this year by winning the Championship for the First Annual Student Success Center Corn Hole Tournament. Damario’s future plans include receiving training from the Talking Leaves Jobs Corp Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. His attention to detail and focus will be invaluable as he pursues a career in building construction.

Jaylee Jean Moore is the 17-year-old daughter of Patrick and Jamie Moore of Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Jaylee is an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. During her time at Hartshorne High School, Jaylee excelled both at basketball and in the classroom. She was selected for the all-state teams of the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association, the Oklahoma Native All-State Association, and the Oklahoma Coaches Association 2021 All-Star by Class Girls Basketball Team. Jaylee also made the All-Area team in the Pick and Shovel Classic basketball tournament in Hartshorne. In her academics, Jaylee was inducted into the Oklahoma Honor Society. She served on the student council at Hartshorne High School and was active on the Unity Youth Council at Jones Academy. Jaylee has received an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton, Oklahoma, and complete her general studies.

Jordan Alando Nash first enrolled at Jones Academy in 2012. He is the 19-year-old son of Courtney McClendon of Choctaw, Mississippi. Jordan is a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. During his time at Jones Academy, Jordan was on the Hartshorne High School’s varsity football and basketball teams. While at Jones Academy, he was Member at Large for the Jones Academy Unity Youth Council. In the fall, he will attend classes at the Talking Leaves Jobs Corp Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Jordan dreams of operating his own landscape business.

Muh-Jutheen Roberts is the 18-year-old son of Dale and Rowena Roberts of Atwood, Oklahoma. Muh has been a resident of Jones Academy for two years and is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He was active in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America at Hartshorne High School and was vice president on Jones Academy’s Unity Youth Council. He also participated in high school varsity basketball and track and field. Muh is a Grass Dancer. Since his birth and before he could walk, Muh and his family have participated in pow wows and tribal gatherings, traveling throughout 48 states and most of Canada. He has dedicated his young life to Grass Dancing, promoting and teaching the rich traditions of his Indian culture. Muh dances on weekends, during school holidays and summer breaks, in competitions and exhibitions. He is proud of his Native upbringing and heritage and honors his ancestors through his passion for dancing. Muh plans to attend Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, and is interested in sports medicine.

Christefer Trejo Rains is the son of Stephanie Rains and Lucio Trejo of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is 19 years old and a descendant of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Christefer first enrolled at Jones Academy in August of 2011. Christefer was the student president of both the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America at Hartshorne High School and the Student Council. He has been a member of 4-H, Botball team, treasurer and member at large of the Unity Youth Council, and a member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society at Jones Academy. Christefer was in the Bio-Med Program at the Kiamichi Technology Center in McAlester, Oklahoma, and was active in the Health Occupations Students of America. During his senior year, he was selected as a finalist for the Bill Gates Scholarship. Christefer has enrolled at East Central University this fall to begin his studies in pre-med.

Due to space limitations, the Biskinik doesn’t run high school graduation announcements outside of Jones Academy. Jones Academy is a residential school for grades 1-12, tribally controlled by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.