As the school year comes to an end, grief counselors are on duty at the Jenks High School. This follows the death of 17-year-old Avery Shannon. She was killed in an A-T-V accident near Grove on Friday. She was a high school junior and member of the Jenks Pom Squad.
The Jenks School District released the following statement:
"As a Trojan family, we are heartbroken over the sudden loss of Avery Shannon. Our most sincere condolences go out to the Shannon family, to Avery’s friends, and to those who knew her well. Our thoughts are also with the girls who survived this tragic accident and their families. We will grieve alongside our students, teachers and staff members. Counselors are available to all students and staff members to talk, listen, and help begin the healing process. We urge everyone to respect the privacy of the family and all those who are mourning during this extremely difficult time.”