Bring Back 7th-Hour Athletics at John Marshall – Reclaim Our Legacy

The Issue

We, the undersigned alumni, parents, and supporters of John Marshall High School, demand the reinstatement of a 7th-hour athletics period to restore structure, support, and safety for our student-athletes.

Why It Matters:

  • JM athletes are losing ground to other schools with structured practice time.
  • After-school structure is critical to keeping our kids out of trouble and. focused
  • This issue affects all sports, not just football.
  • John Marshall has the talent, but it needs the resources to compete.

What We’re Asking For:

  • Reinstate 7th-hour athletics at JM
  • Provide equitable support across all sports
  • Build toward district-wide access to 7th-hour athletics at all OKCPS school

Our kids need structure, mentorship, and a fair shot at success.
Let's give them the same opportunities we had. Sign and share to help restore the pride of JM Athletics and protect the future of our youth.

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The Issue

We, the undersigned alumni, parents, and supporters of John Marshall High School, demand the reinstatement of a 7th-hour athletics period to restore structure, support, and safety for our student-athletes.

Why It Matters:

  • JM athletes are losing ground to other schools with structured practice time.
  • After-school structure is critical to keeping our kids out of trouble and. focused
  • This issue affects all sports, not just football.
  • John Marshall has the talent, but it needs the resources to compete.

What We’re Asking For:

  • Reinstate 7th-hour athletics at JM
  • Provide equitable support across all sports
  • Build toward district-wide access to 7th-hour athletics at all OKCPS school

Our kids need structure, mentorship, and a fair shot at success.
Let's give them the same opportunities we had. Sign and share to help restore the pride of JM Athletics and protect the future of our youth.

The Decision Makers

Oklahoma City School Board
2 Members
Juan Lecona
Oklahoma City School Board - District 6
Lori Bowman
Oklahoma City School Board - District 2
Ryan Walters
Former Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Petition Updates