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Bethel FFA chapter officers attended the OKFFA COLT (Central Area’s Chapter Officer Leadership Training) conference where they were recognized for achieving the State Three-Star Superior Chapter Award. Photo provided

Bethel FFA chapter officers attended the OKFFA COLT (Central Area’s Chapter Officer Leadership Training) conference where they were recognized for achieving the State Three-Star Superior Chapter Award. Photo provided

Bethel, Tecumseh FFA Chapters Receive 3-Star Awards

The Bethel and Tecumseh FFA Chapters both received their Three-Star State Superior Chapter Awards during the Oklahoma FFA Central Area Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference in September.
Tecumseh FFA eighth-grader Milie Esquivel serves a little boy beans as Rylee Chaffin dishes up chocolate cake during the Annual Pig Roast at Tecumseh High School’s Alumni Center on Nov. 18. According to a post on the Tecumseh FFA Facebook page, they had a “tremendous crowd and raised a record amount.” Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh FFA eighth-grader Milie Esquivel serves a little boy beans as Rylee Chaffin dishes up chocolate cake during the Annual Pig Roast at Tecumseh High School’s Alumni Center on Nov. 18. According to a post on the Tecumseh FFA Facebook page, they had a “tremendous crowd and raised a record amount.” Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

THS Pig Roast Raises 15-16K

The long-standing tradition of the Tecumseh FFA Pig Roast was back in its old form this year, and it was welcomed with open arms by the community. About 315 people enjoyed a to-go or sitdown meal at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center on Nov. 18.

Dale, Maud Approved To Use Sales Tax Funds

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of a bus for Dale School, utilizing education sales tax funds. Brent Vanlandingham said the school had recently had a couple of buses down due to transmission problems.
Tecumseh Public Schools Superintendent Robert Kinsey accepts the Citizen of the Year Award from Miss Frontier Days Sadie Boatman during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Awards Banquet on Nov. 14 in the City Hall Auditorium. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Public Schools Superintendent Robert Kinsey accepts the Citizen of the Year Award from Miss Frontier Days Sadie Boatman during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Awards Banquet on Nov. 14 in the City Hall Auditorium. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Robert Kinsey Named Citizen Of The Year

Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce members walked the red carpet for the 2022 Annual Meeting and Business Awards Banquet on Monday, Nov. 14. Held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium at 114 N. Broadway, the dinner was themed “On Broadway” or “Where Stars Come Together.”
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Thursday, Nov. 17 LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 9 am-noon, American Legion Hall, 201 E. Park. $5. LEGION DANCE — 7:00 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. EASTERN STAR - 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge.
Ribbon Cutting And Dedication For OBU Sarkeys Center

Ribbon Cutting And Dedication For OBU Sarkeys Center

Ribbon Cutting And Dedication For OBU Sarkeys Center

Members of the Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees were joined by OBU administrators, faculty, staff, and students to celebrate the ribbon cutting and dedication of the University’s recently remodeled Sarkeys Center Friday, Nov. 4, during their meeting on the OBU campus.
Melvin Moran (left) congratulates Lana Reynolds (right) as they stand next to her portrait. Portraits of each honoree were unveiled at the reception and will remain on display at the Oklahoma History Center until being moved to the Oklahoma State Capitol in January. The exhibit will then travel to several locations around the State. A complete listing of the award recipients is available at: www/55over55.com/winners. Photo provided

Melvin Moran (left) congratulates Lana Reynolds (right) as they stand next to her portrait. Portraits of each honoree were unveiled at the reception and will remain on display at the Oklahoma History Center until being moved to the Oklahoma State Capitol in January. The exhibit will then travel to several locations around the State. A complete listing of the award recipients is available at: www/55over55.com/winners. Photo provided

SSC Educational Foundation Appoints Three New Trustees

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation welcomed three new trustees during their quarterly meeting on Oct. 19.
Students Work With Nationally Acclaimed Artist

Students Work With Nationally Acclaimed Artist

Students Work With Nationally Acclaimed Artist

Students at Pleasant Grove School in Shawnee spent the past month working with nationally acclaimed artist and art educator G. Patrick Riley as part of a residency sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council.