SSM Welcomes Revas, VP of Operations

Dale Yearigan updates the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority about the upcoming International Youth Finals Rodeo. Check-in for the rodeo begins Friday, July 5. The rodeo will begin July 7 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Troy Flewallen, 1986 Dale graduate, presented Donna Hampton 1966 graduate, with one of the first Pirate Pride awards during the banquet held Saturday, June 22. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

These graduates attended the 2024 Earlsboro Banquet for the first time. Pictured from right: Bob Nettles, Clara (McAfee) Thompson, Donnie Owens, Glenda Sue (Herron) Ortega, Shanda Owens and Keyon Permetter. Photo provided

David Garrett, Branley Garrett, 6, and Braylon Garrett, 4, all of Shawnee, look over a “Lightning McQueen” 2016 Ford Mustang GT, owned by Mark Wilson of Edmond at the 37th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, June 22, at Briscoe Boy Scout/Rotary Park in Shawnee.

Two Shawnee Public Schools employees received awards from the Oklahoma Association of Pupil Transportation at a recent conference. They were recognized at the June 24 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Sherry Gibson was named the OAPT Support Employee of the Year, and Ron Reser is the OAPT Bus Driver of the Year. Also shown are SPS Director of Operations Ron Stearns, far left, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan