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Brett Cranford, Tecumseh Class of 1982

Brett Cranford, Tecumseh Class of 1982

THS Grads Find Hollywood Success Behind The Camera

Mary C. Carter
Friday, May 27, 2022
The road to show biz success runs hot between Oklahoma and California for two Tecumseh High School grads, one an entertainment industry veteran with three decades of experience on awardwinning film and TV productions, and one still in school but already racking up time on high-profile movie sets.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center Robotics Team, Sprockets FIRST Team #2341, is presented with a certificate of recognition during the Shawnee City Commission meeting Monday, May 16. The team won the Engineering Inspiration Award at the 2022 FIRST Championship in Houston. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Robotics Team, Sprockets FIRST Team #2341, is presented with a certificate of recognition during the Shawnee City Commission meeting Monday, May 16. The team won the Engineering Inspiration Award at the 2022 FIRST Championship in Houston. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Draft Budget Anticipates $101,814,741 In Revenue

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 19, 2022
At the Monday, May 16 Commission Meeting, City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer presented the Board with the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
SCI Executive Director Tina Hanna congratulates Ian Brown who was crowned as Mr. Spectacular at the first pageant. Photo provided

SCI Executive Director Tina Hanna congratulates Ian Brown who was crowned as Mr. Spectacular at the first pageant. Photo provided

SCI Hosts First Mr. & Miss Spectacular Pageant

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
On Friday, May 13, 2022, South Central Industries (SCI) hosted its first ever pageant for individuals with special needs. This event was modeled after the nationwide Miss Amazing pageant. In March of 2022 the Miss Amazing pageant announced the Oklahoma pageant would not be held this year.
Machining Students recently collected and donated work gloves to those affected by the tornadoes in Seminole. Photo provided

Machining Students recently collected and donated work gloves to those affected by the tornadoes in Seminole. Photo provided

GCTC Promotes What Machining Program Has To Offer

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 19, 2022
On Tuesday, May 3 Gordon Cooper Technology Center hosted an Advisory Committee Meeting for the school’s Machining Programs. This meeting consisted of manufacturers from around the state, as well as local educators and members of the city government.
PAVE Sets District Attorney Candidate Forum For May 23

PAVE Sets District Attorney Candidate Forum For May 23

PAVE Sets District Attorney Candidate Forum For May 23

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Candidates for District Attorney on the June 28 election ballot have been invited to participate in a candidate forum on Monday, May 23. The forum, sponsored by PAVE (Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education), will begin at 7 p.m. in the Shawnee City Hall commission chambers.
Earlsboro Class Of 2022

Earlsboro Class Of 2022

Earlsboro Class Of 2022

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Salutatorian Riley Baker speaks during the Earlsboro High School Graduation. Baker thanked his teachers, spoke of friends since kindergarten, and recalled long bus rides. He said graduation was both sad and exciting. EHS graduated 17 seniors.
Fourteen seniors received Oklahoma High School Honor Society recognition during the Tecumseh High School Academic Awards Reception on May 3. They are, not in order, Emily Bingham, Lillian Effinger, Dylan Graham, Kyle Gregory, Danny Johnson, Elizabeth Kipps, Jacob Madden, Jaxon Meyers, Olivia Roschli, Hannah Smith, Jacob Smith, Davin Smithee, Cami Stearman, and Lauren Taylor. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Fourteen seniors received Oklahoma High School Honor Society recognition during the Tecumseh High School Academic Awards Reception on May 3. They are, not in order, Emily Bingham, Lillian Effinger, Dylan Graham, Kyle Gregory, Danny Johnson, Elizabeth Kipps, Jacob Madden, Jaxon Meyers, Olivia Roschli, Hannah Smith, Jacob Smith, Davin Smithee, Cami Stearman, and Lauren Taylor. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Savage Juniors And Seniors Rake In The Awards

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 19, 2022
For some students at Tecumseh High School, all their schoolwork, community service, and extracurricular activities paid off during the Academic Awards Reception on May 3. The junior and senior awards were presented that evening.
Avedis awards $150,000 grant to Legacy Parenting. Pictured from left are Avedis Board Members, Dr. Steve Trotter, Tina Hanna & Jill Spencer, Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation, Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Mike Warwick, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Lacey Holt, Executive Director Legacy Parenting Center, Avedis Board Members, Mark Finley & Angi Mohr. Photo provided

Avedis awards $150,000 grant to Legacy Parenting. Pictured from left are Avedis Board Members, Dr. Steve Trotter, Tina Hanna & Jill Spencer, Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation, Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Mike Warwick, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Lacey Holt, Executive Director Legacy Parenting Center, Avedis Board Members, Mark Finley & Angi Mohr. Photo provided

Legacy Parenting Receives A $150,000 Grant From Avedis Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Avedis Foundation recently announced a $150,000 grant to the Legacy Parenting Center to help expand the organization’s Earn While You Learn Parent Education Program.
Award recipient Frances Sample is pictured in the center with Shawnee Forward representatives. Photo provided

Award recipient Frances Sample is pictured in the center with Shawnee Forward representatives. Photo provided

Frances Sample Is Presented The Ron Henderson Kindness Award

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
On Thursday The 12th, Frances Sample with Mcdonald’s on Harrison in Shawnee received the Ron Henderson Kindness Forward Award from Shawnee Forward and Demco Printing for the month of May.