Ava Boswell

Broken Arrow High School 

Ava Boswell is a National Merit finalist and a regional Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key recipient. She was recognized by College Board as an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor and received the organization’s National Indigenous Recognition Award. She is a visual artist participating in both 2D and 3D competitions across the state and a two-time Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Drawing and Painting student. Boswell plans to major in art at the University of Tulsa, where she hopes to kick-start a sculpting program. 

Academic All-State Sponsor: Cherokee Nation

Philip J. Oh 

Broken Arrow High School

Philip J. Oh is a QuestBridge National Match Finalist, National Merit finalist and a Yale Young Global Scholar. He has been an active participant in the mock trial team for four years. He plays the viola and has been selected to the All-State Orchestra. In his spare time, he can often be found in the judo gym. Oh plans to attend Pomona College. 

Academic All-State Sponsor: Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Brody Read

Broken Arrow High School

Brody Read is a National Merit finalist, Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and DECA Entrepreneurship State Champion. He is a National Honor Society member and the president of his school’s DECA chapter. He enjoys playing drums and working on car engines and has started an auto-detailing business that provides multiple services. His brother, Brady Read, was an Academic All-Stater in 2021. Read will attend the University of Tulsa and triple major in computer science, computer simulation and data science. 

Academic All-State Sponsor: Heyman Evergreen Foundation

Parker Wagnon

Broken Arrow High School

Parker Wagnon is Student Council president and is actively involved in Jungle Squad, an ambassador group for K-12 sports and fine arts events. He is a member of the Broken Arrow Youth City Council and serves as the only youth member on a citizens advisory committee focused on streetscaping. He is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and will graduate in his school’s Class of Distinction for ranking among the top students. He plans to major in finance at the University of Arkansas and pursue a career in urban planning. 

Academic All-State Sponsor: Jeanette H. and Terence C. Kern

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