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The 2025-26 Bethel FFA Officers pose with their Three-Star State Chapter Award, as well as two Oklahoma FFA state officers, at the COLT Conference earlier this month. They are, seated, State FFA Vice President Coy Davidson, Bethel FFA President Cayden Carpenter, State FFA President Cooper Kline, standing from left, Braxton Robbins, Rianne Tinsley, Jake Dickson, Makenzie Sullivan, Luke Hurt and Bethel FFA Advisor Dr. Brett Scott. Photo provided

The 2025-26 Bethel FFA Officers pose with their Three-Star State Chapter Award, as well as two Oklahoma FFA state officers, at the COLT Conference earlier this month. They are, seated, State FFA Vice President Coy Davidson, Bethel FFA President Cayden Carpenter, State FFA President Cooper Kline, standing from left, Braxton Robbins, Rianne Tinsley, Jake Dickson, Makenzie Sullivan, Luke Hurt and Bethel FFA Advisor Dr. Brett Scott. Photo provided

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Bethel FFA Designated National 3-Star Chapter

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Bethel FFA has achieved a new level of excellence. They have been a 3-Star State Chapter for the past six years. But now, they have been designated as a 3-Star National Chapter.According to the National FFA website, www.ffa.
Makenzie Sullivan, a Bethel junior, won 'Reserve Bred & Owned Show Heifer of the Year' with her cow Anna at the Oklahoma Shorthorn Association Annual Meeting/Conference & Awards, held at Stillwater on Aug. 2. Photo provided

Makenzie Sullivan, a Bethel junior, won 'Reserve Bred & Owned Show Heifer of the Year' with her cow Anna at the Oklahoma Shorthorn Association Annual Meeting/Conference & Awards, held at Stillwater on Aug. 2. Photo provided

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Bethel Junior Finds Success at OK Shorthorn Association Awards

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Bethel junior Makenzie Sullivan and her show cow Anna came away from the Oklahoma Shorthorn Association Annual Meeting/Conference and Awards on Aug. 2 with “Reserve Shorthorn Bred and Owned Show Heifer of the Year.
Ashlyn Ahlgrim (Photo by Mitchell Alcala/OSU Agriculture)

Ashlyn Ahlgrim (Photo by Mitchell Alcala/OSU Agriculture)

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Ahlgrim Wishes to Share FFA Opportunities at NRC

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
North Rock Creek Public School’s new Agriculture Teacher can relate to her students, as one who was in their shoes not long ago.The only difference is Ashlyn Ahlgrim grew up in New Mexico and continues to learn about Oklahoma.“I graduated from Valencia High School in Los Lunas, New Mexico, in 2021.
Ray Pell, seated, is bringing 20 years of experience teaching agriculture to Tecumseh's ag program. He joins his son, Corey Pell, who has been there for five years. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Ray Pell, seated, is bringing 20 years of experience teaching agriculture to Tecumseh's ag program. He joins his son, Corey Pell, who has been there for five years. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Ray Pell joins son Corey Pell in Tecumseh

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
There are times in life when everything falls into place like pieces of a puzzle.For Ray Pell and his son Corey Pell, this time happened when Corey and his girlfriend Chelsi recently welcomed twin sons into their lives. (C. Pell also happens to be a twin to his brother Caleb.
State FFA President Cooper Kline learned leadership, work ethic in NRC HS FFA - Photo provided

State FFA President Cooper Kline learned leadership, work ethic in NRC HS FFA - Photo provided

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State FFA President Cooper Kline learned leadership, work ethic in NRC HS FFA

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
North Rock Creek Graduate Cooper Kline has been a leader in FFA for some years now. And this year, he is leading the organization as the Oklahoma State FFA President.In high school, he served his chapter all four years as Secretary, Vice President and then, as President, his junior and senior year.
Taycie Baker placed first for her Division 5 Cow/Calf Pair of Ruby and Bubba during the 13th Annual Ron Wayland Memorial Oklahoma Limousin Field Day earlier this month. Her friend Callie Loman, both of Bethel, helped by showing the two-month-old calf. Shown, from left, are Annie Jo Gilbert, Grace Loman, Suzanne Gilbert, Randy Gilbert, Baker, Loman, Morley Griffith, Twana Griffith and Matt Griffith. Photo provided by Suzanne Gilbert

Taycie Baker placed first for her Division 5 Cow/Calf Pair of Ruby and Bubba during the 13th Annual Ron Wayland Memorial Oklahoma Limousin Field Day earlier this month. Her friend Callie Loman, both of Bethel, helped by showing the two-month-old calf. Shown, from left, are Annie Jo Gilbert, Grace Loman, Suzanne Gilbert, Randy Gilbert, Baker, Loman, Morley Griffith, Twana Griffith and Matt Griffith. Photo provided by Suzanne Gilbert

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Bethel Besties Team Up for Cattle Show Success

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Taycie Baker and Callie Loman, both incoming sixth-graders at Bethel, have been friends since preschool.
Corey Wilson, of the Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau, leaves with two hanging baskets after checking out with FFA student Maddilyn Taron at the annual Tecumseh FFA Plant Sale on May 2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Corey Wilson, of the Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau, leaves with two hanging baskets after checking out with FFA student Maddilyn Taron at the annual Tecumseh FFA Plant Sale on May 2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh FFA Holds Annual Plant Sale

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
North Rock Creek FFA’er to lead Oklahoma FFA for 2025-2026

North Rock Creek FFA’er to lead Oklahoma FFA for 2025-2026

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North Rock Creek FFA’er to lead Oklahoma FFA for 2025-2026

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
TULSA, Okla. — Cooper Kline (front center), member of the North Rock Creek FFA Chapter, will lead the more than 29,500 members of the Oklahoma FFA Association for 2025-2026.Members elected the 19-year-old to his presidential position during the 99th Oklahoma FFA Convention on May 7.