Joe Black

Moore High School

Joe Black is a National Honor Society officer and member of his school’s leadership class. He serves in Student Council, Moore Love Philanthropy and the Superintendent’s Leadership Academy. He is a two-time All-State Band member and trumpet section leader. He volunteers at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, his church and nearby schools. Joe has been selected as a College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Scholar, Freshman Research Scholar and for President’s Leadership Council at Oklahoma State University. He loves solving puzzles and all things Lego. Having graduated from Moore Norman Technology Center’s pre-engineering program, Black will pursue a degree in chemical engineering with a minor in music at Oklahoma State University. 

Academic All-State Sponsor: Ryan P. DeArman, Attorney at Law

Mark Nguyen

Westmoore High School

A National Merit finalist and U.S. Presidential Scholar nominee, Mark Nguyen serves as class president, founding vice president of the Westmoore DECA Chapter and as a member of his school’s publication staffs. He was a part of his school’s state-champion speech and debate team, and he was a state finalist in his event. He played varsity tennis and has obtained his Eagle Scout and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Additionally, Nguyen serves as one of the Oklahoma City Youth City Council members. Nguyen plans to attend Cornell University CALS, where he will major in bioengineering with a computer science minor. 

Academic All-State Sponsor: Postic & Bates, PC

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