Pictured from left: Tracy Meeuwsen, Sr. Program Director-Data Analyst; Kayxandra Campbell, Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma Executive Director; Kathy Laster, Ph.D., President & CEO Avedis Foundation Photo provided by Avedis Foundation

Sue Nelson, second from left, won the Michelle Briggs 'We're Here for Good' Service Award and chose the Salvation Army to receive the charity donation of $5000 that accompanied the award. Shown, during the Avedis Foundation Speaker Series Luncheon on May 28, from left, are Jill Spencer, Nelson, Salvation Army Captain Thomas Marion and Avedis CEO Dr. Kathy Laster. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Troy Russ, 7, of Shawnee, plays ping pong, as Russell Tampus, 13, watches during the Health Week 'Fun Day at KidSpace Park' on the morning of May 29. Giant checkers, corn hole, pickleball, 40-yard dash, ninja course and the Roll and Stroll Walk were also available. A rain storm cut the activities short around 11 am. The event returned that evening from 5-8 pm. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Jackson Rowell, 12, and Gavin Heath, 10, both of Norman, study a Thorny Devil Walkingstick, which was part of the OSU Extension Insect Adventure during Bugfest at the Shawnee Public Library on May 30. The annual event is part of Health Week and also featured the Okies for Monarchs booth, honey tasting, an opportunity to try fried mealworms and several organization booths. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

North Rock Creek's Alexis Martin and Cooper Lincoln pose with their Kelli O'Hara awards on May 29 at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Seven Lady Savage 2026 graduates have fun leading the audience in the 'THS Fight Song' at the 124th Annual Tecumseh Alumni Banquet, held at the WP Wood THS Alumni Center on May 30. Shown, from left, are Avery Renken, Amy Moreno, Maggie Johnson, Kelsy Nguyen, Cheyanna Dietz, Addison Taron and Adalaide Lack.