People and Places

McLoud Graduate Audrey Easter celebrates getting her diploma at graduation on May 18. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud Graduate Audrey Easter celebrates getting her diploma at graduation on May 18. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Graduation Keepsake: McLoud High School

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
McLoud Graduates 13 Valedictorians and One SalutatorianAlan Amberson, SalutatorianAlan Amberson, son of Cindy and Derek Amberson, is the 2024 McLoud High School.He has earned the Presidential Scholarship and the Herman Meinder’s Scholarship.
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

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.
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.

Annual Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation Awards

News Staff
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

SSC Hosts the Thirteen All-Black Towns Of Oklahoma Exhibit

News Staff
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.