Waurika Schools

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December 24, 2019

Waurika’s Landry Forsyth has been given the distinct honor of being one of 74 students across the state to serve on the 2019 Student Advisory Council instituted by State School Superintendent Joy Hofmeister.

The Advisory Council will have their first meeting in 2020 on January 29th at the State Capitol.

At the meeting the council will discuss issues related to the youth in the State of Oklahoma.

Hofmeister chose these students because of their perspective and willingness to serve. “These are among Oklahoma’s best and brightest high school leaders, and we look forward to learning more about the student perspective on matters of school policy,” Hofmeister said in a prepared statement. “Working with these outstanding young people is a highlight of every spring and their input on topics as diverse as bullying, career readiness and school funding has been instrumental to our state-level decision-making.

The first Advisory Council convened in 2016.

Waurika Elementary Honor Roll First 9 Weeks 2019

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November 1, 2019

Mrs Harper

Principal Honor Roll

Roxy Cathey, Sadie Fugett

Angelina Hyde

Annalynn Lewis

Chassidy Morgan

James Norris

Ethan Sewell

Zayne Taylor

Superintendent Honor Roll

Chesney Berry

Kaden Cain

Marcos Castro Luna

Aidan Frost

Cadyn Tallon

Anthony Torrez

Dallie Young

Mrs. Cummings

Principal Honor Roll

Khloe Capes

Alexis Martin

Stony Sellers

Superintendent Honor Roll

Brycenn Bohot

Elijah Foster

Tuner Graham

Lily Poage

Wyatt Taylor

Mrs. Tyler

Principal Honor Roll

Marely Herrera

Zoey Venable

Superintendent Honor Roll

Bradlei Allen

Gavin Bohot

Steven Denney

Dominic Killgore

Raven Lewis

Cassidy Shea

Jaxon Torrez

Mrs. Suter

Principal Honor Roll

Cherylanne Freeman

Gabi Gunter

Roger Gunter

Isaac Herrera

Trinity Lopez

Kinsley Richardson

Donovan Rosero-Patino

Sarah Sloan

Superintendent Honor Roll

Savannah Figuerua

Sienna Marquez

Legder Watkins

Paisley Young

Mrs. Taylor

Principal Honor Roll

Dagen Burton

Jayden Cain

Kyler Capes

Juan Garcia

Rhyder Richardson

Niobe Rodriguez

Jade Stallcup

Superintendent Honor Roll

Brody Berry

Bella Morrison

Jayden Owsley

Mr. Plant

Principal Honor Roll

Uriel Herron

Cadence Elkins

Audrianna Largent

McKenzie Vanhouten

Superintendent Honor Roll

Jaxton Simmons

Franklyn Smith

Aiden Jenkins

Ryder Watkins

Austin Eck

Delani Wesberry

Malory Jastremski

Mrs. Wingfield

Principal Honor Roll

Landon Brackett

Lundee Brackett

James Chumley

Bransyn Dean

Andrew Houston

Ava Beck

Ace Dyer

Allison Eck

Mrs. Watkins

Principal Honor Roll

Karson Arzola

Ryder Barenthin

Layla Camarillo

Emily Foster

Addison Franco

Brodie Franco

Dillon Hollaway

Breanna Mitchel

Hayliee Roy

Seth Turner

Superintendent Honor Roll

Harmony Hood

Chaney Sellers

Senior Profile: Kaci Reynolds

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September 25, 2020

How do you feel about your last year?

I feel as if I am nervous and scared.

What Activities/Organizations have you participated in?

I have participated in track, cheer, cross country, basketball, softball, and yearbook.

What are your plans for the future?

I want to attend college and get my masters in psychology.

Favorite memory at WHS?

Honestly, I don’t have a favorite, they are all so good.

What teacher or class has best prepared you?

The class that best prepared me was English, because it helped prepare me for college the most.

Give advice to an underclassman?:

“Realize that everyone is growing and changing and starting new chapters in their life; this is new for everyone, so in the meantime take chances, laugh at yourself, and most importantly enjoy now.”

Who would you like to thank?

I would like to thank my Mimi. She was my go-to all throughout high school, and I will forever be thankful.

What fears do you have about leaving?

My one big fear is leaving my hometown. I don’t like change.

What are you going to miss most about being at WHS?

I am going to miss everything about WHS.

What lessons have you learned from previous classes (class of 2020, etc)?

I have learned a lot, I promise, but it all goes in one ear and out the other.

What event did/do you most look forward to this year?

I look forward to all football games, and I pray everyday we at least get a few games.

Do you have any regrets?

Not taking the ACT early enough!

Love.Project Comes to Waurika

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October 17, 2019

On Facebook search for “Love.Project” for more information.

Berkeley Smith (granddaughter of Nick and Rita Foster and the great granddaughter of Bobby Fitzgerald in Waurika) is on a mission. It’s called the Love.Project.

As a ten year old girl she has become aware of the needs of young women and the challenges they face in public schools when it comes to access to feminine hygiene products during the school day. It can be embarrassing for some girls to have to constantly grab their gym bag or purse before being excused to the rest room during class or perhaps needing to ask a teacher for the needed items if they were not able to bring them from home.

In order to remedy this dilemma, she came up with the idea of installing cabinets in the ladies rest rooms that could be continually stocked with feminine products and available free of charge. The idea was implemented in her school at Zanies. The idea caught on and now Berkeley is branching out to other schools in the area.

The Love.Project is now active in Zanies, Healdton, Wilson, and most recently Waurika—her mother’s hometown. Berkeley is the daughter of Jessica Smith, formerly Jessica Foster. She is a 2003 graduate of Waurika.

The project has also been approved for Tahlequah and Tupelo Oklahoma.

Niecsa Camarillo will be the project coordinator for Waurika. She is a member of the student council as the Seventh Grade Class President. Niecsa had wanted to start something similar in Waurika before she heard of the Love Project. In the mean time, Berkeley had approached Waurika and gained approval while Mrs. Jessica Cornelison was attempting to make contact with Berkely because she had seen the project on Facebook. Mrs. Cornelison says it was quite a coincidence that the two came together about the same time.

Berkely would like to see the project reach all the schools in Oklahoma and someday reach schools across the nation.

In order to raise money the project is selling t-shirts and bracelets. All the proceeds are used to purchase feminine hygiene products to be distributed throughout the schools. There will also be an Amazon wish list to allow local support of the Waurika schools project. Other fund raising efforts will be announced in the near future.

Click the link below to help support the Waurika Love.Project!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BHFVSTI3WIVD?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR2EpzQeHG6ChB4Ffk7im5T1I3aK4DTv7VwCpJKIWz-I5F-b0Oeq4gp5vw4

Dalee Barrick is one of Waurika’s Valedictorians

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May 17, 2018

Dalee Barrick is one of the Valedictorians of this year’s senior class of Waurika.

Barrick has a deep love for agriculture.

She will be attending Oklahoma State University and majoring in agricultural communications.

Her time serving in her church and spending time with her friends from her youth group at the Waurika Church of Christ is really important to her.

Barrick loves to sing and has participated at the state talent competition for both Beta Club and FFA.

She recently received the Outstanding Freshman English composition Award from Cameron University.

When asked about her favorite memories from high school she replied, “I suppose my favorite memories from high school weren’t necessarily at the school itself. Through these last four years, I have developed deep friendships with the people in my Church of Christ youth group. We have spent many nights doing anything from studying the Bible to playing cards and roasting marshmallows in my back yard. I have never been a student with gobs of friends. However, the friends I have are true ones. You can’t beat that.”

She has been a member of the academic team, Oklahoma honor society, FFA, Student council, national honor society, cross-country, power-lifting, and track. She also has participated in the drama club play.

Barrick has served as a student council representative, class officer, Waurika FFA Jr. Officer, National Honor Society president, Beta Club vice-president, FFA president, and editor of both the Eagle Yearbook and the Eagle Talk Newspaper. As our readers know, she is also a frequent contributor to the Waurika News Journal & The Ryan Leader.

Besides that she has also served as a member of the speech team and co-captain of the academic team.

Her academic awards include English 1, physical science, and algebra 1, and third place in creed speaking.

Her accomplishments in the livestock show arena include Grand Champion heifer at the Waurika Livestock show, Breed Champion heifer at the Jefferson County Livestock show, second in class Maintener Heifer State Fair, first place OYE Futurity Show and second place in the opening and closing ceremonies for FFA.

Barrick has completed classes at Cameron University while finishing her Senior Year at Waurika.

When asked about her favorite genre of music she states, “I can listen to just about anything. When it comes down to it, I think I’d have to say it’s a pretty even tie between 80’s – 90’s country and anything Frank Sinatra ever sang. Two completely different sounds, but I love them!”

She doesn’t necessarily have a favorite color. She says, “When I was younger, I thought my favorite color was purple, but now that I’m older I can’t say I have a favorite color necessarily. They all have a purpose, so I guess I love them all!”

To the younger students says, “I pray that the students of Waurika below me find their place just as I did. Join a school club, do your best in class, and let God be in your life. I can assure you if I hadn’t had done these things, I don’t know where I’d be.”

Dalee Barrick will enjoy a fruitful and successful collegiate experience.

Her desire to serve God and her fellowman will be assets that will carry her far in life.

Waurika and Ryan Baccalaureate Pictures

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May 25, 2018

(l-r) Samantha Horner, Riley Hobbs, Scotty Showalter, Devin Dobbs, Reagan McKelroy, JJ Skinner, Seth Cathey, Emmy Jones, Tyler Grant, Dalee Barrick, Brooklyn Sampley, Katelyn Lindsey, Kamie Gilmore, Braden Woods, and Derick Scott Photo by Curtis Plant

(front row left to right) RIVER WILLIAMS, ABBIE BOLIN, MACKENZIE LEWIS, RANDI LINTON, ASHLEY BURDEN, MORGAN MCGHGHY.
middle row: ANTHONY MUNOZ, CARA WILLIAMS, MICHAEL GORE, TEDDY BROWN, JAMES ELLSBURY, CASSIDY CHARMASSON, DAWSON TOMBERLIN, KAYLYN SELF.
back row: JOSEPH MARTIN, KRIS BRINK, JESSE HELLOMS, CAMRON VILLARREAL, WESLEY CLARK, TATE KIMBRO, TY GARRETT Photo by Sheree Hanson.

Teddy Brown and Pastor Mghy Photo by Sheree Hanson

Michael Bryant and Riley Hobbs
Photo by Curtis Plant

Waurika Falls Short In Fast-Pitch Softball District Tourney

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September 27, 2018

Waurika dropped two straight games in the Class A District Tournament at Ringling last Thursday to conclude what has been a tough season.

The Lady Eagles dropped a tough 10-7 decision to Wilson in the first game of the tournament and then were eliminated by Ringling, 11-0.

Ringling took the district title with two straight wins over Wilson, 9-1, and 12-0.

Waurika played one of its better games of the year in the tourney opener against Wilson.

Waurika took the lead in the bottom of the first inning with two runs.

Faith Roberson had a lead off walk and stole second and that was followed by Gracie Walling being hit by a pitch.

F. Roberson stole home to give the Lady Eagles a 1-0 edge and then Walling scored on Landry Forsyth’s bases-loaded hit by pitch. That put Waurika ahead, 2-0, but the Lady Eagles left the bases loaded without scoring another run.

Wilson took the lead in the top of the second with four runs and carried a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the third inning.

Waurika moved back in front in the third with three runs.

Brooklyn Barnes got things started by being hit by a pitch and Forsyth followed with another hit by pitch.

After two outs, F. Roberson managed a walk to load the bases. Walling slapped a double to center field that cleared the bases and gave Waurika a 5-4 advantage after three innings.

Wilson moved back in front with a pair of runs in the top of the fifth, but Waurika answered with a couple of scores to regain the lead in the bottom of fifth.

Hope Cummings led off the rally with a single and stole second. She eventually scored by stealing home to tied the game.

Walling picked up her third hit of the game and came around to score on Madison Roberson’s two-bagger to left field that put Waurika back in front, 7-6.

Wilson came from behind with a run in the sixth and three runs in the seventh to secure the win and Waurika could not answer in the final two frames.

Walling finished the game for the Lady Eagles with a 3-for-4 performance, three runs batted in and two runs scored.

In the second game of the tourney, Waurika had no answers for Ringling. The Lady Blue Devils scored four runs in the first inning, added one in the second, five in the third inning and one in the fourth frame to get the win in four innings.

The Lady Eagles could muster only two hits in the game by Kaci Reynolds and M. Roberson.

In the final regular season game a week ago Tuesday, Waurika outslugged winless Temple, 16-7, on the Lady Tigers’ home diamond.

Waurika jumped out on top of Temple with three runs in the first.

F. Roberson led off the game with a walk and moved to second when Walling reached on an error.

Destiny Barnes followed with a double to score F. Roberson and Walling followed with a score on M. Roberson’s RBI-ground out. D. Barnes came around to score giving Waurika 3-0 advantage and the Lady Eagles left two runners stranded.

Temple answered the Waurika uprising with a pair of runs to cut the margin to 3-2 after the first inning.

The Lady Eagles took control of the contest in the top of the third inning with five runs.

B. Barnes reached base after being hit by a pitch and she advanced to second on Forsyth’s free pass. Olivia Ralls was also hit by a pitch to load the bases.

Cummings reached on an error that scored B. Barnes. Forsyth, Ralls and Cummings each stole home for three more runs.

F. Roberson followed with a walk and eventually scored on another Temple error that put Waurika on top, 8-2.

Waurika added to the lead in the fourth inning.

Reynolds led off the inning by reaching on an error. Tallin Mora was the courtesy runner and advanced to third on walks by B. Barnes and Ralls.

Cummings was hit by a pitch that forced Mora home. Grace Hill, who ran for Ralls, and Cummings scored on Walling’s two-run single. Alayna Stallcup picked up an RBI-single that scored F. Roberson who had reached on a fielder’s choice.

The four-run rally put Waurika in front 12-2 and Temple was in danger of being run-ruled.

The Lady Tigers answered the challenge, however, and managed to score five runs in the bottom of the fourth to trim the Waurika lead to 12-7.

Waurika was not going to let this one slip away. The Lady Eagles answered the Temple rally with four more runs in the top of the fifth inning.

Two hit batsmen and a walk loaded the bases for the Eagles. B. Barnes scored on a fielder’s choice. Ralls and Cummings scored on F. Roberson’s two-run single to left.

Temple could not score and the game ended by the run rule.

Walling led the Lady Eagles at the plate with two hits in five at-bats. F. Roberson scored four times and Cummings scored three runs

M. Roberson picked up the win in the circle for the Lady Eagles.

Four Lady Eagles – D. Barnes, Madison Christian, Ralls and M. Roberson played their final games for the Lady Eagles in the district tournament.

Waurika finishes the season with a 3-18 mark, but the Lady Eagles showed marked improvement in the final couple of weeks of the season.

Waurika Homecoming Business Door and Window Decorating Contest

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September 25, 2020

The Waurika Student Council is once again asking businesses to show their support for the Waurika Eagles by joining us in our Homecoming celebration! This year, the Homecoming theme is “Homecoming 2020: History in the Making!” We are asking businesses to decorate their storefronts/doors with a focus on a historic time/event or a historic figure. Doors will be judged, and the winning business will receive the traveling Spirit Trophy to display for the year. Please show your Eagle Spirit and join the fun!

Homecoming is Friday, October 2nd. We are playing the Canton Tigers.

Senior Profile: Isaac Gholson

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December 19, 2020