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Seminole State College Holds Pinning Ceremony Nursing Students

Seminole State College Holds Pinning Ceremony Nursing Students

Seminole State College Holds Pinning Ceremony Nursing Students

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff pictured (left to right): Back Row: Nursing Program Advisor Carmen Hutchins, Nursing Program Office Manager Julie Mathews, Assistant Professor of Nursing Damaila Lester, Assistant Professor of Nursing Miranda Stewart, Director of Nursing Dr.
Jaime Griggs is pictured above with her husband, Zac Griggs. Photo provided

Jaime Griggs is pictured above with her husband, Zac Griggs. Photo provided

Griggs Named 2024-2025 OASSP Assistant Principal of the Year

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Oklahoma City (December 13, 2024) – Mrs. Jaime Griggs, Assistant Principal at Tecumseh High School, Tecumseh Public Schools, has been named the 2024-2025 High School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP). Mrs.
Horace Mann music teacher, Carrie Hathcock, directs carolers performing on the Oval. From left: Zoe Riley, Riyan Wade, Toby Osburn, Kassidee Smith, Andrinee Banks, Promise Spoon and Payton Charvat.

Horace Mann music teacher, Carrie Hathcock, directs carolers performing on the Oval. From left: Zoe Riley, Riyan Wade, Toby Osburn, Kassidee Smith, Andrinee Banks, Promise Spoon and Payton Charvat.

Gingerbread Village Continues at OBU

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
With Safe Events for Families back holding the reins for the Shawnee Parade of Lights, Santa was off the fire engine and back in his traditional sleigh pulled by reindeer on Dec. 13. There were also refurbished snowflakes on the sides. This was one of 108 float entries, according to SEFF representative Dell Kerbs. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

With Safe Events for Families back holding the reins for the Shawnee Parade of Lights, Santa was off the fire engine and back in his traditional sleigh pulled by reindeer on Dec. 13. There were also refurbished snowflakes on the sides. This was one of 108 float entries, according to SEFF representative Dell Kerbs. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Oklahoma’s Longest Running Night Time Parade, Shawnee’s Parade Of Lights

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
“Boxcar Baby” Ivy Winter talks with Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens during her 95th birthday party, held at the Pottawatomie County Historical Society Museum on Dec. 12. Winter was born on a boxcar in Shawnee on Dec. 14, 1929. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

“Boxcar Baby” Ivy Winter talks with Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens during her 95th birthday party, held at the Pottawatomie County Historical Society Museum on Dec. 12. Winter was born on a boxcar in Shawnee on Dec. 14, 1929. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

“Boxcar Baby” Ivy Winter Celebrates 95th Birthday

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 19, 2024
In 1929, it was not unusual for babies to be born at home.But it was unusual for babies to be born on a railroad boxcar.However, for the family of Frank and Lorena Winter, a boxcar was their home for a while. F.
The Board of County Commissioners presented the Medal of Valor Deputy Gary Knoles of the Pott County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Dec. 12. Knoles was shot seven times when dispatched to a possible domestic violence call on Oct. 29, 2021. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

The Board of County Commissioners presented the Medal of Valor Deputy Gary Knoles of the Pott County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Dec. 12. Knoles was shot seven times when dispatched to a possible domestic violence call on Oct. 29, 2021. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Presents Valor Award To Deputy Knoles

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners held a couple of interesting meetings over the past week.
Hazel Mack of Shawnee; Kathryn Ashmore of Bethel; Prestynn Neely of Shawnee; and Peyton Neely of Shawnee each won a trophy at the Our Diamond Miss Christmas Pageant, held at Will Rogers Elementary School on Dec. 7. In their age division, Mack won Fashion Queen; Ashmore took Most Photogenic; Prestynn Neely won Most Beautiful; and Peyton Neely got Division Supreme. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Hazel Mack of Shawnee; Kathryn Ashmore of Bethel; Prestynn Neely of Shawnee; and Peyton Neely of Shawnee each won a trophy at the Our Diamond Miss Christmas Pageant, held at Will Rogers Elementary School on Dec. 7. In their age division, Mack won Fashion Queen; Ashmore took Most Photogenic; Prestynn Neely won Most Beautiful; and Peyton Neely got Division Supreme. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Locals Do Well In Christmas Pageant

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Robert Collins, Interdepartmental Potawatomi Language Lead for the Cultural Heritage Center, develops and implements language-learning curricula for the Child Development Centers, online college courses and community classes. Photo provided by CPN

Robert Collins, Interdepartmental Potawatomi Language Lead for the Cultural Heritage Center, develops and implements language-learning curricula for the Child Development Centers, online college courses and community classes. Photo provided by CPN

Collins Speaks On Learning The Potawatomie Language

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
By TINA BRIDENSTINE,CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT Robert Collins, Citizen Potawatomi Nat ion employee and member of the Delonais family and Thunder Clan, grew up hearing common Bodwéwadmimwen words such as bozho (hello) or migwéch (thank you).