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Academic Letter Jackets Presented To Top Shawnee High School Students

Academic Letter Jackets Presented To Top Shawnee High School Students

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Academic Letter Jackets Presented To Top Shawnee High School Students

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Shawnee High School Academic Letter Jacket recipients joined Arvest Bank representatives and Shawnee Public Schools administrators and board members during a Thursday varsity football halftime recognition.
Tecumseh Middle School Softball Coach Kayla Kirby shoots for two, as Tecumseh High School Assistant Principal Rodney Buss watches, during the Tecumseh Tip In Club Donkey Basketball fundraiser on Oct. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Middle School Softball Coach Kayla Kirby shoots for two, as Tecumseh High School Assistant Principal Rodney Buss watches, during the Tecumseh Tip In Club Donkey Basketball fundraiser on Oct. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Everyone Wins At Donkey Basketball

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The donkeys from Dairyland Donkey Ball in Wisconsin, were back on the Tecumseh basketball court Sunday, Oct. 29, after being absent since 2021.
Avedis Awards Grant To Shawnee Little Theatre

Avedis Awards Grant To Shawnee Little Theatre

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Avedis Awards Grant To Shawnee Litde Theatre

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Avedis Foundation recently awarded a $22,405 grant to Shawnee Little Theatre. The grant will allow Shawnee Little Theatre (SLT) to increase its capacity to provide accessible theatre performances to hearingimpaired individuals.
Ybarra And Richardson Recognized For Service To Victims

Ybarra And Richardson Recognized For Service To Victims

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Ybarra And Richardson Recognized For Service To Victims

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 2, 2023
October is set aside as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you visited the county courthouse during October, you probably noticed the purple ribbons and other decorations. There are many people who work behind the scenes to help victims find safety and begin a better life.
Milburn Named Hero Of The Month By OSDE

Milburn Named Hero Of The Month By OSDE

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Milburn Named Hero Of The Month By OSDE

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Carrie Milburn is a teacher for two school districts that she loves, and recently, she was honored by the Oklahoma State Department of Education as the Expanded Learning Hero of the Month for October.
South Rock Creek student, Tatum Williams was awarded and presented with a $250.00 scholarship as the winner of the middle school division of the 2023 Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative essay contest. Local students were challenged to explore the theme of “Why do we retire the American flag properly?”. Photo provided

South Rock Creek student, Tatum Williams was awarded and presented with a $250.00 scholarship as the winner of the middle school division of the 2023 Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative essay contest. Local students were challenged to explore the theme of “Why do we retire the American flag properly?”. Photo provided

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CVEC Awards Essay Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Essay Contest, which challenged local students to explore the theme of “Why do we retire the American flag properly?”.

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SRC Honor Roll Students For First Nine Weeks

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
South Rock Creek Public Schools has released the names of honor roll students for their first nine-weeks. Two separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievement.

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SPS Kids Club Host Lights On After School

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Shawnee Public Schools’ SPS Kids Club afterschool programs will join more than 10,000 schools across the country in hosting the 24th Annual National Lights-On Afterschool Event this month.