Oxford, AL –Anastasia Jones who is a proud resident from Oxford, Alabama, embarked on a thrilling adventure to develop “Oxford-opoly” in her quest to earn an award called the Girl Scout Gold Award. She attended Coldwater Elementary, C.E. Hanna, Oxford Middle School and graduating at Oxford High School in 2023 Anastasia’s roots in the community go deep.
currently enrolling at an Navy ROTC course in Jacksonville University in Florida, which is where she’s majoring in Aviation Management and Flight Operations Anastasia’s dedication to her community shines through. She hopes to become an official full-time in the Navy which will undoubtedly contribute to the improvement of her nation.
Anastasia’s involvement with Girl Scouting dates back to her early years in kindergarten as an active member in Troop 20136. It was the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest esteemed award in that of Girl Scouts of the USA was her aim. The Gold Award is only earned by senior and ambassador Girl Scouts who develop and implement sustainable solutions to solve the challenges facing their local communities as well as beyond. It is remarkable that only 5.4 percent of the qualified Girl Scouts reach this pinnacle.
Anastasia’s Gold Award project was nothing less than extraordinary. Her goal was to design and present a board game that could not only entertain but also teach players about the beauty of Oxford the city she grew up in. The game was created to showcase the city’s historical landmarks, local business as well as scenic parks, and entice people to discover these sights in person.
Now, Oxford-opoly lets the owner of Hubbard’s Off Main restaurant for a just $100, or be the owner of Choccolocco Park for $310. Although these prices are way off from reality however, they can be attainable within the imaginative universe of Oxford-opoly.
It is designed in a style that is that is reminiscent of the old-fashioned real estate game from the past Oxford-opoly distinguishes itself by adding local elements like Leon Smith Parkway and a trip to Oxford High School for an thrilling football match. A Community Card can allow you to access different Oxford attractions, while the big Fun Card could rescue you from traffic jams.
The inspiration for this imaginative venture dates all the way back Anna Jones’ presentation before the City Council in February, at the time she was a senior in high school. The idea she came up with and her business model to market and sell the game was so popular to the city council members that they immediately decided to finance the development of Oxford-opoly.
Council members including the Councilwoman Charlotte Hubbard, expressed their enthusiasm for the sport, anticipating its appeal to both visitors and residents alike. They appreciated the significance of Anastasia’s efforts to bring people of all ages and ages together in addition to serving as a tool for education to share the town’s history to children in school.
The Council’s President Chris Spurlin commended Anna’s dedication to her project, and emphasized the importance of conserving the city’s past and encouraging pride in the community.
“Oxford-opoly,” a game filled with local sights, events and holidays, is now available from the Oxford Civic Center at just $20. It’s a testament to the imagination, vision and unwavering dedication by Anastasia Jones to her community and makes the game an unforgettable souvenir for Oxford residents as well as visitors. It is now available to purchase from the Oxford Civic Center for $20.00.
