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Tecumseh seniors Katelyn Fleming and Piper Goodson and Dale senior Morley Griffith were awarded scholarships through the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo provided.

Tecumseh seniors Katelyn Fleming and Piper Goodson and Dale senior Morley Griffith were awarded scholarships through the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo provided.

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Three County Ag Students Awarded OYE Scholarships

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Three Agriculture students from Pottawatomie County were awarded scholarships in February through the 2023 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). Dale senior Morley Griffith was chosen for the Diamond Hats - Marilyn Harrel Scholarship in the amount of $5,000.
Bethel graduate Michael St. Clair presents Jimmy Story with the Kay Jenks Memorial Superintendent’s Award for being an outstanding volunteer in the poultry division in 2021. File photo.

Bethel graduate Michael St. Clair presents Jimmy Story with the Kay Jenks Memorial Superintendent’s Award for being an outstanding volunteer in the poultry division in 2021. File photo.

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American FFA Degree Received By 16 Local Graduates

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Last year, there were 16 high school graduates from Pottawatomie County who met the extensive requirements for the American FFA Degree. They include Kylee Greenwalt and Paden Thomas, of Dale; Seth Jackson and Michael St.
Brody Hallmark, of Stratford 4-H, background; Addison Arnold, of Tecumseh 4-H, center; and J.W. Harris, of Paul’s Valley, show in the Class 3 Market Hog Berkshire division of the Central Area Livestock Show, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Jan. 26-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Brody Hallmark, of Stratford 4-H, background; Addison Arnold, of Tecumseh 4-H, center; and J.W. Harris, of Paul’s Valley, show in the Class 3 Market Hog Berkshire division of the Central Area Livestock Show, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Jan. 26-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Local Students Participate At The Central Area Livestock Show

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Local Students Participate At The Central Area Livestock Show
Dale graduates Paden Thomas (left) and Kylee Greenwall. Photo provided

Dale graduates Paden Thomas (left) and Kylee Greenwall. Photo provided

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Seventeen Local Graduates Receive American FFA Degrees

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 26, 2023
This past year, there were 17 high school graduates from Pottawatomie County who met the extensive requirements for the American FFA Degree. They include Kylee Greenwalt and Paden Thomas, of Dale; Seth Jackson and Michael St.
Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20. FFA Advisor and agriculture teacher Dodge Nichols said this is the first livestock judging signing in the 10 years he has been at Tecumseh High School. Also shown, seated center, is Northern Oklahoma Livestock Judging Coach and Professor Jennifer Bedwell and, standing, the THS FFA Livestock Judging Team. Countywide & Sun/Natasha D

Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20. FFA Advisor and agriculture teacher Dodge Nichols said this is the first livestock judging signing in the 10 years he has been at Tecumseh High School. Also shown, seated center, is Northern Oklahoma Livestock Judging Coach and Professor Jennifer Bedwell and, standing, the THS FFA Livestock Judging Team. Countywide & Sun/Natasha D

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Two Tecumseh FFA Members Sign with NOC For Livestock Judging

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20.
McLoud FFA Sentinel Madison Bickel, Historian Mayrin Perez, Treasurer Emma Bellah and Chaplain Austyn Wood stand in front of where the new McLoud FFA greenhouse is being constructed. The greenhouse was approved by the school board in July and was paid for with ESSER III funds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud FFA Sentinel Madison Bickel, Historian Mayrin Perez, Treasurer Emma Bellah and Chaplain Austyn Wood stand in front of where the new McLoud FFA greenhouse is being constructed. The greenhouse was approved by the school board in July and was paid for with ESSER III funds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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McLoud FFA Looks Forward To New Greenhouse

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The weather forecast may be calling for frigid temperatures, but McLoud FFA members are looking forward to growing plants in their climatecontrolled greenhouse. As of Dec. 15, the dirt work was done, and the posts were in place for the 1,800-squarefoot structure.
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

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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.
Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association President Bob Freeman, right, presents an oversized check for $2,500 to North Rock Creek sophomore Stephen Wickerd, who won first place in the inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association President Bob Freeman, right, presents an oversized check for $2,500 to North Rock Creek sophomore Stephen Wickerd, who won first place in the inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Cattlemen’s Association Holds First Beef Quiz Bowl

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
There were 26 Pottawatomie County high school students who chose to spend a couple hours of their Saturday morning taking a test. It was the inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl - held at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center on Oct. 22 - and the stakes were high, with a purse of $10,000.