Here are pictures from the Ryan Homecoming Parade:
Story by Karlee Brinson & Cecilia Wilson
The second annual Powder Puff football band fundraiser was held last Thursday, November 5th at the Cy Sloan Memorial Stadium. The participants were divided into two teams; the Pink Team was made up of Freshman and Juniors girls, and the Blue Team was made up of Sophomore and Senior girls. Eagle football players Cache Dunn, Kevin Garcia, Treyton Torrez, and Isaac Camarillo.
The Pink team won 36-0. Coach Treyton Torrez had no trouble expressing his excitement over their win, saying, “Well, I knew we were going to beat them, and the team played hard. They did their jobs great. The whole team played awesome and with the help of the great coach Treyton Torrez, we got a big win.” Garcia, who coached for the Blue Team, said, “The game didn’t go as planned. I hoped we would have scored at least once, but I know they’ll get them next year.”
Mackinze Taylor, a sophomore player on the Blue Team, said, “Well I had a blast. Whether my team won or not, I had so much fun playing with the girls. Never thought I’d have a better team. I love all of them and I’m going to miss my seniors next year.” Freshman player Faith Hill agreed, saying “I think it’s safe to say both teams enjoyed themselves.”
Less than a week remains for registered voters in Jefferson County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the June 26th State and County Primary and Special Election for the City of Waurika, County Election Board Secretary Tammy Richardson said today.
Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, to be processed in time for the election.
Absentee voters may apply in person at the County Election Board office or may send their applications by mail, fax, or e-mail. An online version of the form may be filled out and submitted electronically at www.elections.ok.gov. Any registered voter eligible to vote in the election may vote by absentee ballot without stating a reason, Richardson said, however absentee voters can activate certain special conditions in the following circumstances:
• Registered voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may apply for absentee ballots only by mail, fax, e-mail, online or via an agent who is at least 16 years of age and who is not employed by or related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person whose name appears on the ballot.
• Registered voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may apply by mail, by fax, by e-mail, online or via an agent who is at least 16 years of age and who is not employed by or related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person whose name appears on the ballot.
• Military personnel, residents of Jefferson County living overseas, and the spouses and dependents of each group may apply only by mail, by fax, or by e-mail. For more information and instructions, military and overseas voters may visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website: www.fvap.gov/oklahoma.
For more information on absentee voting, contact the County Election Board at 220 N. Main, Rm #203. The telephone number is (580) 228-3150. The County Election Board’s fax number is (580) 228-2775.
For additional election-related information, visit: www.elections.ok.gov.
Elementary school students from kindergarten through fifth grade who have created winning projects at their elementary school science fair are invited to participate in Cameron University’s 2018 Young Learners Science Exposition. The science fair, hosted by the CU Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering, takes place on Tuesday, April 24 in the McCasland Ballroom. The entry registration deadline is Wednesday, April 18. There is no charge to enter. To register an entry, contact the Cameron University Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering. For more information, contact Dr. Clint Bryan at 580-591-8006 or via email at clintb@cameron.edu
Now in its sixth year, the Young Learners Science Exposition is open to the winning projects at each grade level of area elementary school science fairs. Local school science fair coordinators must certify the project on the registration entry form for consideration.
Project categories include:
Projects should be set up in the McCasland Ballroom between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Monday, April 23. Public viewing is available from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Trophy and ribbon presentations will occur Tuesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. First, second, and third place ribbons will be presented for various categories at individual grade levels.
Funding for trophies and ribbons has been provided by the Wichita Falls-Duncan Section of the American Chemical Society.
Terral School’s 6th-8th grade Civics and History students took a field trip to the Jefferson County Courthouse to see how a real courtroom functioned. Kiarra Christenson, Reagan White, Hannah Smith, Jasmarie Cruz, December Harper, Cayden Griffin-Stagner, Luimar Aponte, Wrangler Wickware, Adrian Morales and Luis Olan attended the learning opportunity.
Judge Dennis Gay hosted the group by putting on a “mocked up” preliminary hearing of a criminal case. Judge Gay assembled a team just like you would see in the Courtroom during a hearing. Local attorneys Andrew Benedict, Missy Benedict and Jamie Phipps assisted Sheriff Jeremy Wilson, Undersheriff Jimmy Williams deputies Phillip Wolfenbarger and Derrick Durbin playing the roles that would be seen in a real court setting. During the “hearing” attorneys presented their case for Judge Gay just as they would in a real hearing.
After the completion of the hearing all of the participants fielded questions from the students about their experiences being a part of the judicial system. Judge Gay noted that while many of the reasons someone should have to come to court are negative, there are some really good things that happen in court such as marriages and adoptions. When the group was asked about their career path choices the whole panel agreed that their career choices in the legal and law enforcement fields comes from a desire to help others.
Visiting the courtroom was only half the trip. The students were dismissed from court and went downstairs for a tour of the Jefferson County Jail. Sheriff Wilson and Undersheriff Williams walked the students around the facility and explained the procedures and processes that the Sheriff and his deputies work through when bringing and managing inmates. The trip to the jail was completed with a trip to the dispatch and communications center.
Civics and History teacher Bret Foster stated “I really appreciate everyone at the courthouse for taking time out of their day to talk with our students. I can teach them from a book how our system works but it really sinks in when they get to observe first hand.” Eight grade student Wrangler Wickware noted that “the trip was a lot of fun, it was neat to really see how a judge and attorneys did their jobs.”
WAURIKA – Science teachers from across the state and the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) are gearing up for the April 2018 version of Oklahoma Science & Technology Month. Students nominated by their teachers will receive certificates of recognition signed by Governor Mary Fallin and OCAST Executive Director Michael Carolina.
The annual event is designed to showcase Oklahoma’s outstanding students who excel in STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Students from each of Oklahoma’s 77 counties have been recognized during the special observance since its inception 25 years ago.
The following teachers and students are local participants being honored:
TEACHER
Deborah McGhee
STUDENTS
Landry Forsyth, 9th Grade Physical Science
Hannah Owens, 9th Grade Physical Science
Sara Ballard, 10th Grade Biology
Nicole Burton, 10th Grade Biology
Aaron Nitka, 11th Grade Chemistry
Dalee Barrick, 12th Grade Chemistry
Science & Technology Month is an opportunity to promote education in science and technology related courses and to emphasize the importance of these fields to Oklahoma’s economy.
“We all know the students who excel in the math and sciences now will be the innovators who will lead the way for our future. It is incumbent upon us to do everything we can to encourage, teach, remove barriers and find a way for our students to achieve levels of greatness that will drive the industry of tomorrow,” said Carolina.
OCAST is the state’s technology-based economic development agency created in 1987 to expand and diversify Oklahoma’s economy and foster new and higher quality jobs. For more information about OCAST or Science & Technology Month in Oklahoma, contact OCAST at 866-265-2215 or visit the web site at www.ocast.ok.gov.
The Waurika High School Senior Class of 1978 held their 40th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Class member Mark Lehew and his wife, Susan, provided the venue at their restaurant, Doc’s Place.
Twenty-three members were in attendance with many of them bringing their spouse or a child with them. Friendships were rekindled and memories were shared. Lots of photos were taken, including some reenactments of old photos.
The Class of 1978 is a self-proclaimed “Best Class Ever.” The class can boast going to State in Football, Basketball, Track and Speech/Drama in 1977-1978. They graduated a record number of 4.0 students. A very competitive class and liked being First in what they did.
Those that attended were Alfred Webb, Anita Randolph Goza-Solomon, Billy Michel and Diana, Debbie Latta Brandon and Dan, Dowd Waid and Evan, Johnny Griffin and Rinda, Julie Hutcheson Keith, Mark Lehew and Susan, Mark Stuart, Marsha Newsom Morgan, Paul Cartledge and Dana, Paul Mendenall and Tammy, Rebecca Largent Goodman and Randy, Ricky McDonald, Ron Bush and Kim, Ronald Hall, Ronnie Bohot and Belinda, Sandra Richardson Watkins, Sherry Morris Kettner and Jenni, Steve Smith, Steven Bowen and Brenda, Teresa Goss Biffle and Rodney, Torin Renner.
The next Get-Together is planned for 2020, to coincide with the All-School Reunion.
It’s been a great week, but, this is the first week that we’ve not been blessed with a bit of rain. Maybe this week, we will have a better opportunity for some, if the Lord is willing. The days are now nearly constant for highs in the 90s. I try to get any outdoor work that needs to be taken care of done early in the mornings. It doesn’t take long for our seasons to pass, anymore.
This past week has been a busy week for most folks around Ryan. Brionna and I went up to Waurika to Doc’s Place to eat dinner Thursday evening. Brionna had fried shrimp and I had a grilled pork chop with peach chutney. It was a very good meal.
Saturday evening, we attended the Ryan graduation ceremony/ I was surprised that they didn’t have a guest speaker, but, they don’t always have 2 Valedictorians and 2 Salutatorians either. Take Kimbro and McKenzie Lewis shared the spots for the Valedictorian of the class, and Dawson Tomberlin and Cara Williams, shared the spots for the Salutatorian. Each one of them gave a speech. Cara Williams, along with her speech, played her guitar and sang a song. She is very talented young lady. Congratulations to all of the Ryan graduates. Good luck to all of you and God be with you all.
Sunday was Mother’s Day and Brionna and I made it to church. Edna had commented in Sunday School, that she hoped someone from her family would be there at church with her. She did indeed have both Natalie and Leslie with her husband, David. After church, I decided not to go home to cook for use, but, instead, headed to eat out at Bill’s. It seemed like we had to park about a half mile away from the restaurant, but, they were packed. We stood outside for a while, then went inside the entryway and stood for another while. I saw Ramona Bryant and got to talk to her for a little while. She is living in Duncan at an independent living facility that is only about a year old. She really does like it where she is. We also ran into Joyce and Lynn Plant while we were standing outside. They had their kids and some of their families there, too. We finally got to sit on the benches and visit for a little bit. I told Joyce that you have to be really hungry for Bill’s fish to have to wait for as long as we did. Our final wait was about an hour and a half. It was all worth it, though. The fish and hush puppies and the cole slaw, were all delicious. Then, to top off our meal, they brought all the mothers out a chocolate covered strawberry for dessert. I imagine most restaurants were pretty crowded with families, trying to get Moms out of the kitchens.
We didn’t get over to see Mom as I had originally planned. I had a cold and didn’t want to get around Mom or the other residents in the home. I called her and wished her a Happy Mother’s Day, though. My brother, Mel, took her out to eat there in Nocona at Del Rios. He said she really enjoyed her outing.
Our kids will be having their last day of school this Friday. Ya’ll have a great summer!
Kim’s news for this week:
This week I was not alone, my friend, Brionna, was home. She went with Foxy and me to see Ruffy Tuffy. That wasn’t all–me, Foxy, and her played ball.
Ruffy Tuffy got hurt in his stall, but, he’ll be okay after all.
Everyone have a blessed week. Pray for rain and for each other.
(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 8, 2018) — A familiar face is coming to Oklahoma State University. Broadcast in “America’s Brightest Orange” on the 6,000-square-foot video board during Cowboy football, Gary Busey’s screaming likeness has served as a distraction for opposing teams all season.
Now, the man himself is coming to campus. Busey, a prolific character actor since the 1970s, will speak to students at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in the Student Union Theater. The event is free, but seating is limited.
Busey has a new book, Buseyisms: Gary Busey’s Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. In it, he takes a word and gives it meaning, one letter a time. Love breaks down to “Living On Victorious Energy.” Change becomes “Creating Happiness And New Guiding Energy.” On his website, Busey said, “I have a hobby that’s really wonderful because it helps me understand the meaning of one word with a sentence.”
A book sale and signing will take place after his presentation.
Busey began his college career at OSU but left to pursue a career in entertainment. He has appeared in more than 150 films. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor and won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story in 1978. Busey also had prominent supporting roles in Lethal Weapon, Predator 2, The Firm, Rookie of the Year and more.
On Dec. 4, 1988, Busey was in a near-fatal motorcycle accident when he was not wearing a helmet. As a result of a severe head injury, he was comatose for three months and had to relearn how to eat, walk and talk. After his recovery, he helped create the language for the Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1996, signed into law by President Bill Clinton.
The Ryan Senior girls were honored recently at recent home game. The community expressed their gratitude for their commitment and hard work….
The following is a picture of the seniors and their parents.
