Frontier Days Winners Include Dyer, Hurst

  • Senior Sweetheart Almeda Dyer gasps and Tecumseh Frontiersman Lonnie Hurst, left, claps as 2024 Miss Frontier Days Jalee Meyers presents a check for $1,755.44 to the Golden Age Center before the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Also shown are Jack Parson, President of the GAC Site Council, Pageant Director Katie McMahan and Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kimberly Elliott, far right. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Senior Sweetheart Almeda Dyer gasps and Tecumseh Frontiersman Lonnie Hurst, left, claps as 2024 Miss Frontier Days Jalee Meyers presents a check for $1,755.44 to the Golden Age Center before the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Also shown are Jack Parson, President of the GAC Site Council, Pageant Director Katie McMahan and Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kimberly Elliott, far right. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Tecumseh Public Schools Superintendent Robert Kinsey presents a $500 scholarship check to Avery Renken who was crowned Miss Frontier Days before the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Miss Frontier Days Runner Up was Addison Taron, second from right. TPS is a sponsor of the Frontier Days Pageant, which was held on Sept. 21. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Tecumseh Public Schools Superintendent Robert Kinsey presents a $500 scholarship check to Avery Renken who was crowned Miss Frontier Days before the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Miss Frontier Days Runner Up was Addison Taron, second from right. TPS is a sponsor of the Frontier Days Pageant, which was held on Sept. 21. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • The Tecumseh fifth-grade cheer team won the Youth division of the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    The Tecumseh fifth-grade cheer team won the Youth division of the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Tena's She Shed and Bobby's Bait, which were represented by two floats, won the Business division and Overall Runner-Up for the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Tena's She Shed and Bobby's Bait, which were represented by two floats, won the Business division and Overall Runner-Up for the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • First United Bank of Tecumseh were out early to greet runners as they got ready to take to the streets of Tecumseh in the annual Justin Terney 5K. Pictured above, Community Bank President, SVP, Jill Spencer, presents an award to first place woman, Lexi Christensen. Photo provided
    First United Bank of Tecumseh were out early to greet runners as they got ready to take to the streets of Tecumseh in the annual Justin Terney 5K. Pictured above, Community Bank President, SVP, Jill Spencer, presents an award to first place woman, Lexi Christensen. Photo provided
  • Nicholas Waters with American Storytellers tells the story of Louis 'Bud' and Temple Abernathy, two young boys from Guthrie, OK, who traveled the U.S. by themselves beginning in 1909. Waters spun several tales in the Kids Zone, next to Broadway Chapel. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Nicholas Waters with American Storytellers tells the story of Louis 'Bud' and Temple Abernathy, two young boys from Guthrie, OK, who traveled the U.S. by themselves beginning in 1909. Waters spun several tales in the Kids Zone, next to Broadway Chapel. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • There were 60 cars entered in the Frontier Days Car Show, and the 1970 Oldsmobile Rally 350, in the foreground, owned by Richard Hicks, won Best in Show. The show was held in the empty lot east of Tecumseh First Assembly of God.
    There were 60 cars entered in the Frontier Days Car Show, and the 1970 Oldsmobile Rally 350, in the foreground, owned by Richard Hicks, won Best in Show. The show was held in the empty lot east of Tecumseh First Assembly of God.
  • Canaan Abel, 11, of Seminole, and his friend Larry Buttram of Tecumseh look over a 1931 Model A Roadster, owned by Richard Neal Carter, in the Frontier Days Car Show on Sept. 27. The car show was held in the empty lot east of Tecumseh First Assembly of God.
    Canaan Abel, 11, of Seminole, and his friend Larry Buttram of Tecumseh look over a 1931 Model A Roadster, owned by Richard Neal Carter, in the Frontier Days Car Show on Sept. 27. The car show was held in the empty lot east of Tecumseh First Assembly of God.
  • Jentri Peacock, 9, and sophomore band member Izaya Genzer, both of Tecumseh, hold Jellybean the Cobalt Macaw and Shark the Bearded Dragon, respectively, as owner Susan Ham of Shawnee looks on, in the Kids Zone of Frontier Days on Sept. 27. Ham and her husband, Ron, offered several types of birds and tortoises at their petting zoo.
    Jentri Peacock, 9, and sophomore band member Izaya Genzer, both of Tecumseh, hold Jellybean the Cobalt Macaw and Shark the Bearded Dragon, respectively, as owner Susan Ham of Shawnee looks on, in the Kids Zone of Frontier Days on Sept. 27. Ham and her husband, Ron, offered several types of birds and tortoises at their petting zoo.
  • The Highland Church of Christ won first Overall out of about 75 entries in the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
    The Highland Church of Christ won first Overall out of about 75 entries in the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
  • Tecumseh fourth-grade cheerleaders give the "SAVAGES" cheer as they ride in the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
    Tecumseh fourth-grade cheerleaders give the "SAVAGES" cheer as they ride in the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
  • Members of the Tecumseh Alumni Association ride on their float in the Frontier Days Parade, Sept. 27.
    Members of the Tecumseh Alumni Association ride on their float in the Frontier Days Parade, Sept. 27.
  • Tena's She Shed and Bobby's Bait, which were represented by two floats, won the Business division and Overall Runner-Up for the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
    Tena's She Shed and Bobby's Bait, which were represented by two floats, won the Business division and Overall Runner-Up for the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
  • Members of the Tecumseh Roundup Club ride their horses in the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
    Members of the Tecumseh Roundup Club ride their horses in the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
  • Oklahoma State Representative Danny Sterling waves from his tractor during the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
    Oklahoma State Representative Danny Sterling waves from his tractor during the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27.
  • Justice McCormick and Gunner, both of Maud, compete in the "Best Dressed" division of the Frontier Days Pet Show at Tecumseh City Hall on Sept. 27. Caden McCormick and River, dressed in camouflage, took second.
    Justice McCormick and Gunner, both of Maud, compete in the "Best Dressed" division of the Frontier Days Pet Show at Tecumseh City Hall on Sept. 27. Caden McCormick and River, dressed in camouflage, took second.
  • Georgia, the Bassett Hound, gives kisses to Frontier Days Pet Show judge Katie Snyder Jones, DVM. Georgia is held by her owner Maliyah Cassanova of Shawnee and received second place for Cutest Chunk.
    Georgia, the Bassett Hound, gives kisses to Frontier Days Pet Show judge Katie Snyder Jones, DVM. Georgia is held by her owner Maliyah Cassanova of Shawnee and received second place for Cutest Chunk.
  • Jacee Schwab, 9, of Bethel, pets Igor, the four-month-old skunk, held by owner Jolean Young before the Frontier Days Pet Show. Igor won the "Most Unusual" category. Second place went to Sakura, the Shikoku Ken Japanese dog, owned by A.J. Floyd of OKC.
    Jacee Schwab, 9, of Bethel, pets Igor, the four-month-old skunk, held by owner Jolean Young before the Frontier Days Pet Show. Igor won the "Most Unusual" category. Second place went to Sakura, the Shikoku Ken Japanese dog, owned by A.J. Floyd of OKC.
  • Brittany Whiteside and Jigsaw, both of Tecumseh, compete in the Frontier Days Pet Show at Tecumseh City Hall on Sept. 27. Jigsaw won the Pet/Owner Look Alike division. Jewel and owner Olivia Rawlins of Tecumseh won second.
    Brittany Whiteside and Jigsaw, both of Tecumseh, compete in the Frontier Days Pet Show at Tecumseh City Hall on Sept. 27. Jigsaw won the Pet/Owner Look Alike division. Jewel and owner Olivia Rawlins of Tecumseh won second.
  • Rolly and owner Jessica James of OKC receive second place for Best Trick at the Frontier Days Pet Show on Sept. 27. The judges were Laurie Snyder, Katie Snyder Jones, DVM, and Kamea King.
    Rolly and owner Jessica James of OKC receive second place for Best Trick at the Frontier Days Pet Show on Sept. 27. The judges were Laurie Snyder, Katie Snyder Jones, DVM, and Kamea King.
  • Two of the wolf dogs owned by A.J. Floyd of OKC perform a trick in which one jumps over the other during the Frontier Days Pet Show on Sept. 27. Floyd brought four wolf dogs and one Shikoku Ken Japanese dog to compete in the contest.
    Two of the wolf dogs owned by A.J. Floyd of OKC perform a trick in which one jumps over the other during the Frontier Days Pet Show on Sept. 27. Floyd brought four wolf dogs and one Shikoku Ken Japanese dog to compete in the contest.
  • Madilynn Reeser of Asher and Danny Dunagan help Jackson Reeser, 3, to make a rope at the Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club booth during Tecumseh's Frontier Days on Sept. 27. They also offered corn shelling and water pumping in the Kids Zone. The theme for this year's Frontier Days was "Back to Our Roots."
    Madilynn Reeser of Asher and Danny Dunagan help Jackson Reeser, 3, to make a rope at the Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club booth during Tecumseh's Frontier Days on Sept. 27. They also offered corn shelling and water pumping in the Kids Zone. The theme for this year's Frontier Days was "Back to Our Roots."
  • Bingo with Project HEART in the "Silver Saloon"
    Bingo with Project HEART in the "Silver Saloon"
  • Calvary Baptist Church Booth
    Calvary Baptist Church Booth
  • Frontier Days Parade
    Frontier Days Parade
  • Frontier Days Parade
    Frontier Days Parade
  • Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club Booth
    Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club Booth
  • Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club Booth
    Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club Booth
  • Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club Booth
    Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club Booth
  • Ron & Susan Ham's Booth
    Ron & Susan Ham's Booth
  • Ron & Susan Ham's Booth
    Ron & Susan Ham's Booth
  • Pet Show - Hades' Trick
    Pet Show - Hades' Trick
  • Pet Show - Georgia
    Pet Show - Georgia
  • Pet Show - Igor
    Pet Show - Igor
  • Pet Show - AJ Floyd's Wolf Dogs
    Pet Show - AJ Floyd's Wolf Dogs
    Tecumseh’s Frontier Days went “Back to Our Roots” this year. After the initial event of the Frontier Days Pageant on Sept. 21, it continued with the Gospel Sing, held Sept. 25 at Slick Humphrey Park.Before the Gospel Sing, the Senior Sweetheart and Tecumseh Frontiersman were crowned, according to who raised the most with their voting jars at businesses around town and on their Payp...

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