Members of Waurika FCCLA and FFA joined forces to host a Bedlam Food Challenge during OU/OSU Bedlam week at the High School; The service project which benefitted the Jefferson County Helping Hands Food Pantry yielded 210 donated food items.
Waurika Senior Michael Bryant Leaving His Mark on the Community
He can solve a Rubik’s Cube in about a minute, hit a pop-fly to center field, and this coming fall he will be playing on the field at Oklahoma State University as a member of the Cowboy marching band.
Although he was born in Houston, Texas, Michael Bryant, Jr. has attended school here in Waurika his whole life.
He has participated in band, football, baseball, the academic team, FFA, the Beta Club, and is a member of the National Honor Society.
So why did he try out for the OSU marching band? It’s not because one of his favorite colors is orange.
The simple answer is that he has a deep love for music. Two of his favorite genres is country and classic rock from the vinyl era.
Although he can play the tuba, he favors the trumpet because of its versatility.
Bryant tried out for a place in the marching band back in February and was informed the day of the try out that he had been accepted.
He will attend band camp a week before the official move-in date in order to prepare for the marching season.
He says his most memorable moments while attending Waurika High School are the times he competed with the band at state competitions.
Even though he has many accolades and achievements under his belt, some of the qualities he possesses that makes him memorable among members of the community is his genuineness, maturity, and ability to communicate with people from all levels of society.
His plans are to major in Agriculture and possibly go on to become a Veterinarian.
Whatever he chooses to do in life he will go far.
Waurika School Board Hires Bryan Plant as New Teacher and Hires Pat Cook as the New Elementary Principal
It was a bitter sweet meeting for Roxie Terry as he finished his last school board meeting as the Superintendent of Waurika Schools.
He looks forward to retirement. Terry said he wants to enjoy time with his family and friends.
In other business, the school board hired a teacher and a new principal for the Elementary school.
Bryan Plant, a graduate of Waurika, was hired to teach the second grade.
He has taught school at Fox and Elmore City and is looking forward to teaching here in Waurika during the 2018-19 school year.
Pat Cook has been teaching in Waurika Public Schools for the past 16 years. She was hired by the board as the new Elementary Principal.
After the meeting she expressed that she is excited about the upcoming school year and looks forward to working with the students and the teachers.
The board approved a one year contract with Craig Computers for computer maintenance. The contract was approved for around $15,500.00.
The contract for lawn maintenance for the school and the athletic fields was awarded to Joe Masoner.
Allied Lab Inc. of Lawton will handle the drug and alcohol testing for the school during the next term at the same price as last year’s agreement.
Mr. Hodges reported that starting next summer the OSSAA has mandated 9 days around July 4 when coaches can have no contact with athletes. This will allow the coaches and the players to have some time off. Hodges said this is something he voted for and will be good for everyone.
Last but not least, the board approved a new policy allowing the Waurika Schools to add “weighted” classes to the curriculum. This will encourage more students to take challenging classes. (More about that in another issue).
Senior Profile: Gavin Fitzgerald
1. How do you feel about your last year?
Nervous about going to the navy
2. Sum up your school experience?
A lot of fun and working
3. Activities/organizations you have participated in?
Powerlifting, baseball, votech, auto service
4. Plans for the future?
Navy
5. Favorite memory at WHS?
Hanging out with his friends Zach and Cameron
6. What teacher /class prepared you?
Votech
7. Give advice to underclassman?
Don’t be stupid, study and learn
8. Anyone you want to thank?
Teachers and family
9. Do you have a fear about leaving?
Yes definitely
10. Are you going to miss being at WHS?
Yes
2019 Jeffco Livestock Show Highlight Video
A special thanks to Tyler Plant for producing, filming, and editing this video.
Profiles in Education: Stephanie Reynolds
Stephanie Reynolds has been teaching at Waurika Schools for 15 years.
She is currently one of the Pre-K teachers at Waurika Elementary. She has been teaching Pre-K students for 14 years.
Before that she taught 4th Grade.
Her degree is in Psychology from Southeastern University in Durant.
Before becoming a school teacher, she worked with a domestic violence shelter.
While there she spent time with the children of domestic violence victims. That was what inspired her to become a teacher. She enjoys working with children.
Her hobbies consist of keeping up with her children.
She and her husband Spence have three children.
Her son Tack is in 5th grade.
Her daughter Reese is a 6th grader.
Casey is her oldest daughter and is a sophomore.
She is a 1997 graduate of Waurika High School.
Her husband is a graduate of Ryan.
Waurika FCCLA Attends State Convention
Sixteen members of Waurika FCCLA have recently returned from the 72nd annual Oklahoma State FCCLA Convention. The meeting was held on April 12, 2018, in the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. This year’s theme was “Leadership Land” and followed a “breaking news” newscast format. Students received a great motivational message from well-known keynote speaker, Hoan Do. “He equipped the students with skills for keeping a positive attitude, defeating negative self-talk and flexing their courage muscle with his fun, uplifting ‘That was Whack’ talk”, according to Suzy Bruner, Waurika FCCLA Adviser. Waurika students also attended a break-out session with Do where they mixed with other members and got practice refining goals. FCCLA is a vocational student organization that is open to students who are taking, or have taken, a Family and Consumer Science class. It focuses on personal and career development skills, such as leadership, decision making and character development.
Senior Profile: Savana Ritter
How do you feel about your last year?
I’m sad that it’s almost over, but excited for the future.
What Activities/Organizations have you participated in?
XC, Track, Basketball.
What are your plans for the future?
Go to college, be successful.
Favorite memory at WHS?
My favorite memory is going to track.
What teacher or class has best prepared you?
Coach Jessie, because it’s a lot of hard work.
Give advice to an underclassman?:
Don’t take things too seriously.
Who would you like to thank?
My family and friends.
What fears do you have about leaving?
Not making someone of myself.
What are you going to miss most about being at WHS?
Being around my friends and teachers.
What lessons have you learned from previous classes (class of 2020, etc)?
Avoid drama.
What event did/do you most look forward to this year?
I’m most looking forward to senior prom.
Do you have any regrets?
Not trying to make friends until this year.
Waurika and Ryan FCCLA Banquets
Waurika and Ryan recently held their annual FCCLA Banquets.
Waurika FCCLA Banquet
The Annual FCCLA Awards Banquet was held on April 17. This year’s banquet theme was “It’s a Shore Thing” and followed a nautical theme. Tables were decorated with a variety of nautical items, a lighthouse mural and nautical flags were hung, and a “Seas the Day” bulletin board completed the scene. Following a meal with fish donated by Bill’s Catfish, members and their guests enjoyed a slide show which highlighted activities carried out by FCCLA this year. Adviser Suzy Bruner presented awards to members and Senior Brooklyn Sampley presented the FCCLA “Salutes” Award to Principal Nat Lunn as a show of thanks for the support he has shown the group.
Awards were given to:
2017-18 Officers
Pres. – Nicole Burton
VP of Service-Hope Cummings
VP of Fundraising-Brooklyn Sampley
Treasurer- Brooklyn Barnes
Sec. – Braden Woods
Reporter – Hannah Owens
Historian – Gabi Torrez
FCCLA Competitive Events
Mallory Adkins – Creed Speaking, 2nd place district
Kaytlyn Williams – New member Facts Test, 2nd place district
Hope Cummings and Brooklyn Barnes – Illustrated Talk over “Mean Girls”, 2nd place district
Brooklyn Sampley – Focus on Children over nutrition, 3rd place regionals
Top Salesman, Tom Watt
1st year member Trinity Barnes sold $306.50.
Top Salesman, Cookie Dough
Jr. Hayden Brown sold $208.
Top Five Members
The Top Five Member award is decided by the participation points that are kept throughout the year.
Mallory Adkins – 1st yr member
Trinity Barnes-1st yr member
Landry Forsyth – 1st year member
Grace Hill -1st yr member
Kaytlyn Williams – 1st year member
Service Award
The FCCLA Service Award is presented to a member who has earned more points by participating in service projects than any other member.
8th grader Kaytlyn Williams
Senior Recognition
Kamie Gilmore (1st yr member)
Reagan McKelroy (1st yr member)
Brooklyn Sampley (3rd yr member)
Braden Woods (5 yr member)
Ryan FCCLA Banquet
Ryan elected their new officers for 2018-2019: Laken DeBoard, Holland Carter, Haley Poage, Keylee Switzer, Juliett Spangler, Tawny Vanover, Lilly York, and Emilee Martin
They also recognized fundraisers top sellers: Haley Poage, Emilee Lowry, & Liberti Sewell
Photo by Sheree Hanson
Photo by Sheree Hanson
Photo by Sheree Hanson
Waurika FFA News
This is an exciting time at WHS, with Blue and Gold orders and Homecoming floats the FFA kids have been extremely busy. October 22nd the W.A.E.B. will be hosting a hamburger feed at Sorosis Park, tickets are $8.00 for 12 and up, $5.00 for 5-11 year olds, 4 and under free. There will be performances from Hunter Wesberry, Bailey Wesberry, Delaini Wesberry, Chloe Adkins, and Mallory Adkins. There will be a Halloween costume contest, ice cream freeze off contest, bounce house, face painting and a roping demonstration. Raffle tickets will be available for a One Man- One Day, Management Buck Hunt donated by Stuart Ranch Outfitters. Tickets will be $10 each or $20 for three. There will also be a Pierce Cooler given away at the Festival. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BENEFIT OF WAURIKA YOUTH AG PROGRAMS, 4-H & FFA.
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