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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.
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

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

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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.
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

News Staff
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. Students can also explore microcredentials programs SSC offers to bolster their résumé.
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.
Pioneer Library System, in partnership with Dolly Parton Imagination Library. (Photo provided)

Pioneer Library System, in partnership with Dolly Parton Imagination Library. (Photo provided)

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Pioneer Library System Builds Home Libraries For 10,000 Children And Counting

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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, OK. June 1, 2024 – The Pioneer Library System, in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, is celebrating the registration of 10,000 children to receive free books by mail each month.
Avedis Foundation

Avedis Foundation

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Avedis Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Avedis Foundation presents a check to Tecumseh Schools for the strength and conditioning gym. Pictured above, Student-Athletes and Educators from Tecumseh Public Schools and representatives from Avedis Foundation including: Rodney Buss, Tecumseh High School Asst.
Shawnee High School Assistant Principal Megan Bloom (left) presents 11th Grader Evelyn Miner with a pin and certificate recognizing Miner as part of Shawnee Advanced Gifted Education (S.A.G.E.) in a recent ceremony. Photo provided

Shawnee High School Assistant Principal Megan Bloom (left) presents 11th Grader Evelyn Miner with a pin and certificate recognizing Miner as part of Shawnee Advanced Gifted Education (S.A.G.E.) in a recent ceremony. Photo provided

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Students Honored At Pinning Ceremony

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Shawnee – More than 70 Shawnee High School students were honored during a recent Shawnee Advanced Gifted Education (S.A.G.E.) pinning ceremony.S.A.G.E. is designed to ignite the minds of exceptional learners, said Megan Bloom, SHS assistant principal.
Tecumseh art teacher Jennifer Cox poses after receiving the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation High School Educator Merit Award on April 19. Shown with her are, left, Bill Bentley, Chairman of the POE Foundation Board, and right, Tony Hutchinson, President of the POE Board of Directors. Photo provided.

Tecumseh art teacher Jennifer Cox poses after receiving the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation High School Educator Merit Award on April 19. Shown with her are, left, Bill Bentley, Chairman of the POE Foundation Board, and right, Tony Hutchinson, President of the POE Board of Directors. Photo provided.

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Cox Receives POE High School Educator Merit Award

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 2, 2024
For 30 years, Jennifer Cox has been teaching art at Tecumseh High School - and more importantly, building confidence in her students.So, it should come as no surprise that she was honored by the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation on April 19.
McLoud ECC grant winners pictured from L: Dawn Moore, Mindy Smith, Felicia Hayes, Amanda Gugino, Principal, Kami Baker, Dorthee Wilson, Sabrina Fowler and Austin Carroll, MSF President. Not pictured -Amy Young and Leslie Norwood. Photo provided

McLoud ECC grant winners pictured from L: Dawn Moore, Mindy Smith, Felicia Hayes, Amanda Gugino, Principal, Kami Baker, Dorthee Wilson, Sabrina Fowler and Austin Carroll, MSF President. Not pictured -Amy Young and Leslie Norwood. Photo provided

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McLoud School Foundation Selects 25 Teachers As Grant Recipients

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The McLoud School Foundation recently selected 25 teacher grants totaling $19,990.02 submitted by teachers in McLoud Public Schools. The grant recipients will now be able to purchase a variety of educational supplies.