WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School announced Thursday a community-wide open house event to showcase the Jostens Grand Prize. The event is scheduled for August 5 at 10:30 am at Warren High School.
Earlier this year, in January, Warren High School was awarded the prestigious $150,000 Epic School Revamp grant by Jostens. The announcement was made during a lively pep rally at Lumberjack Arena on the Warren School District campus, where Jostens representatives revealed the grand prize to the enthusiastic applause of students, staff, and community members.
Top photo: Jostens representatives spoke to the crowd at Lumberjack Arena during the January 2024 grant award announcement.
The $150,000 grant, a significant boon for the school, includes a refreshed school identity and updated branding, invitations and travel expenses for key representatives to attend the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference (JRGC), and a comprehensive consultation with Jostens’ identity and culture experts.
The award was the result of a compelling video application submitted by Warren EAST students Esperanza Vera, Braylen Watson, Sarah Forrest, Tanijha Chalk, Jayla Strickland, and Murphie Wilkinson. Their efforts were guided by Payton Reep, the East Facilitator, who played a pivotal role in overseeing the completion of the winning video.
The open house event on August 5 will provide the Warren community with an opportunity to see the remarkable changes and improvements made possible by the grant. All community members are invited to join the celebration and witness the positive impact on Warren High School’s identity and culture.
This event promises to be a momentous occasion for Warren High School, highlighting the collaborative efforts of students, staff, and the community in securing this transformative grant.