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Macomb Graduate Hailey Bridgeford delivers flowers at graduation on May 4. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Macomb Graduate Hailey Bridgeford delivers flowers at graduation on May 4. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Graduation Keepsake: Macomb High School

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Letter from the Principal:5/20/2024Dear Seniors,As I finish my 8th year as principal at Macomb it is hard to believe how fast time has flown. From young 5th grade girls and boys, you have grown into young women and men and it has been a privilege to be a small part of that.
Marlee Affentranger, spoke to her fellow graduates, friends and family as one of the three Valedictorian speakers at the May 18th Bethel Graduation held at FireLake Arena. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Marlee Affentranger, spoke to her fellow graduates, friends and family as one of the three Valedictorian speakers at the May 18th Bethel Graduation held at FireLake Arena. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Graduation Keepsake: Bethel High School

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Letter from the Superintendent:Dear Graduates,As you stand at the threshold of a new chapter in your lives, I am filled with immense joy as I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you.
The CDC’s Pre-K all-day class perform at the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair. Photo provided by CPN

The CDC’s Pre-K all-day class perform at the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair. Photo provided by CPN

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CPN Pre-K Students Present At Language Fair

Tina Bridenstine,
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department When the 21st annual Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair took place on April 1 at the Sam Noble Museum, young Citizen Potawatomi Nation students were some of those represented.Robert Collins, the interdepartmental Potawatomi language...
Angela Mitchell and Murna Lack pose with Cross Timbers Elementary Dean of Students Lisa Thompson, far left, and Principal Alisha Jonker, far right, during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on April 24. Lack received a Lola C. Durham Award, and Mitchell accepted a President’s Award.

Angela Mitchell and Murna Lack pose with Cross Timbers Elementary Dean of Students Lisa Thompson, far left, and Principal Alisha Jonker, far right, during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on April 24. Lack received a Lola C. Durham Award, and Mitchell accepted a President’s Award.

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Annual Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation Awards

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Photos courtesy of Brandi Burks
SSC Hosts the Thirteen All-Black Towns Of Oklahoma Exhibit

SSC Hosts the Thirteen All-Black Towns Of Oklahoma Exhibit

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SSC Hosts the Thirteen All-Black Towns Of Oklahoma Exhibit

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Seminole State College is hosting the Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma traveling exhibit in the lobby of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center throughout the month of June.The exhibit, curated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, explores the history of All-Black towns that are still incorporated today.
Research Librarian Ashley Bagwell stands beside the recently opened Career Center located in the David L. Boren Library on Seminole State College’s campus. Photo provided by SSC

Research Librarian Ashley Bagwell stands beside the recently opened Career Center located in the David L. Boren Library on Seminole State College’s campus. Photo provided by SSC

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SSC Opens Career Center to Help Students Prepare for the Job Market

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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Seminole State College recently opened a Career Center to help students prepare as they enter the workforce. Services provided include résumé writing/ editing, practice interviews and a local job board.
Chef Crystal Wahpepah

Chef Crystal Wahpepah

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Pogo Welcomes Chef Crystal Wahpepah For Health Week’24 Cooking Demo

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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Pottawatomie Go (Pogo) will welcome renowned Native chef Crystal Wahpepah to Shawnee for a cooking demonstration Wednesday, May 29, from 11 am-1 pm as a featured event during Health Week ’24, sponsored by Avedis Foundation.Wahpepah is a member of the Kickapoo Nation of Oklahoma.