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South Rock Creek Schools Honor Roll Student

South Rock Creek Schools Honor Roll Student

South Rock Creek Schools Honor Roll Student

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
South Rock Creek Public Schools has released the names of honor roll students for their second nineweeks. Two separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievement. The Superintendent Honor Roll is composed of students who earned a 4.
Shawnee Bus Monitor Blanch McVey, center, was chosen as the Shawnee Star of the Month during the Jan. 8 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Also shown are Transportation Director John Wiles, left, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt. Behind them are members of the board, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Keith Sandlin and April Stobbe. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Bus Monitor Blanch McVey, center, was chosen as the Shawnee Star of the Month during the Jan. 8 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Also shown are Transportation Director John Wiles, left, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt. Behind them are members of the board, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Keith Sandlin and April Stobbe. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jim Thorpe Academy Finds New Home At Wilson Elementary

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt announced that the Jim Thorpe Academy (JTA) has moved into the Woodrow Wilson Elementary building this semester. The JTA building was destroyed during the April 19 tornado, and students have since been hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church.
Tecumseh Alumni, Brittany Burgess, was recognized as Support Employee of the month at this month’s Tecumseh School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right: Board Member, Dylan Hays; Barnard Principal, Karla Buchanan; Board Member, Todd Kennedy; Barnard ParaProfessional, Brittany Burgess; Board Member, Tim Underwood; Board Member, Iva Bingham and Board Member, Nichole Sanchez. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh Alumni, Brittany Burgess, was recognized as Support Employee of the month at this month’s Tecumseh School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right: Board Member, Dylan Hays; Barnard Principal, Karla Buchanan; Board Member, Todd Kennedy; Barnard ParaProfessional, Brittany Burgess; Board Member, Tim Underwood; Board Member, Iva Bingham and Board Member, Nichole Sanchez. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh Recognizes Outstanding Teachers

Julie Talton
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Tecumseh Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 9 and covered several agenda items related to school operations, personnel, and recognizing staff achievements. The Board voted on recipients of the Teacher Recognition Awards for the 2023-2024 school year.
Brothers Grady and Scott Oliver stand ready for customers at the counter of Hardesty Market & Deli, which has been located at 613 N. Pottenger in Shawnee for two years now. The past year held health challenges and the destruction of their former historic location at the corner of Gordon Cooper Drive and Hardesty Road, but their business has been "twice as busy" as before the move, and they have continued to share their success with several non-profit organizations. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Brothers Grady and Scott Oliver stand ready for customers at the counter of Hardesty Market & Deli, which has been located at 613 N. Pottenger in Shawnee for two years now. The past year held health challenges and the destruction of their former historic location at the corner of Gordon Cooper Drive and Hardesty Road, but their business has been "twice as busy" as before the move, and they have continued to share their success with several non-profit organizations. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Oliver Brothers Reflect On The Past Year At Hardesty Market & Deli

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
For Grady and Scott Oliver, the owners of Hardesty Market & Deli, 2023 was a roller coaster ride. In March, Grady had complications from an appendectomy that put him in the ICU for 22 days and a total of 50 days in an OKC hospital.
The Annual DHS Foster Christmas Party

The Annual DHS Foster Christmas Party

The Annual DHS Foster Christmas Party

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
A good time was had by all at the annual DHS Foster Christmas party. Ronnye Sharp said, “Thanks to the donations of many people in this area, we gave out the most blankets ever.” Pictured above (from left) with a few of the donated blankets are Larry Irby, Sharon Stewart and Ronnye Sharp.
Annun- ciation by Francesco de Mura.

Annun- ciation by Francesco de Mura.

Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Opens Angel Exhibit

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Shawnee, OK— The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art has opened the exhibit, Angels Among Us, which includes works of art from the Renaissance to contemporary featuring various types of angels. Delaynna Trim, Curator of Collections, will be giving a Gallery Talk on Friday, Jan. 26, at 7 pm.
The historic totem pole from Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee has been restored by students and faculty at Gordon Cooper Technology Center and returned to the park.

The historic totem pole from Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee has been restored by students and faculty at Gordon Cooper Technology Center and returned to the park.

Totem Pole Comes Back To Woodland Veterans Park

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Shawnee, Oklahoma, December 29, 2023 – The City of Shawnee is delighted to share that the totem pole is back in Woodland Veterans Park!