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Waurika Band Students Compete at OSSAA

Four Waurika Band students competed in the OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble contest last week. The contest was held on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.  The flute trio, consisting of junior Nicole Burton and freshmen Kaytlyn Williams and Mallory Adkins, received the top rating of Superior from the judge.  Chloe Adkins, also a freshman, received a 2 rating, also an outstanding accomplishment.  Starr Herron was accompanist for Chloe. 

Band Director Everett Hodges said, “I am so proud of these girls. They work extra and spend the time necessary to be good. They are a big core of our group and I look forward to many future successes.”

Thunder Reading Challenge

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Ace Dyer, Bella Morrison, and Lundee Brackett are the 1st grade winners for the Thunder Reading challenge for the month of March! 

Senior Profile: Savana Ritter

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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 Baccalaureate Pictures

(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.

Tate Kimbro – Photo by Sheree Hanson.

Dalee Barrick Photo by Curtis Plant

Teddy Brown and Pastor Mghy Photo by Sheree Hanson

Reagan McKelroy
Photo by Curtis Plant

Ricky Phillips
Photo by Sheree Hanson

Michael Bryant and Riley Hobbs
Photo by Curtis Plant

Emily Waid
Photo by Curtis Plant

Waurika Students of the Month

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Above: The Citizens of the Month of October.
In no particular order: Emerson Capes, Rogers Forst, Kyana Torres, 
Angelina Castro, Brantlei Allen, 
Camdyn Morris, Amzlee Daily, 
Kooper Austin, Bobby Mitchell, 
Jantzey Simmons, Jasmine Alvarez, 
Cassidy Shea, Jaxon Torrez, Alli Eck, and Ava Beck
Above “Students of the Month” October
Mateo Matamoros, Coral Fox,
Brycen Ramsey, Kylee Tedford,
Braxton Busby, Lynden Pangus,
Kamdyn Thompson, Brisa Martinez
Cache Taylor, Lily Poage, Brooklynn Reed,
Jade Stallcup, Gavin Bohot,
Lundee Brackett, and Landon Brackett

FCCLA Honored by OHCE & Friends of Waurika Library

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 Members of the FCCLA were invited to a Tea provided by the Oklahoma Home and Community Educators along with the Friends of the Waurika Library in appreciation for the time and energy the FCCLA has donated to the community. 

A donation from the OHCE was also given to the FCCLA. 

Members of OHCE & Friends of the Library include Pat McGriff, Carolyn Watkins, Star Herron, Deb Ferrar, June Griffin, Orbie Smith, Vicki Etheridge, Melicia McFadden, Darren Biby, Tara Brown, Frances Hall. 

The 2019-2020 FCCLA Members include:

Mallory Adkins

Bobby Aldape – local

Trent Arellano

Brooklyn Barnes

Trinity Barnes

Regena Bradley

James Breitigan

Karlee Brinson

Nicole Burton

Hope Cummings

Shealynn Dees

Falyn Durbin

Landry Forsyth

Angel Garcia – local

Skylar Garrett

Alex Gomez

Brittney Helterbran

Faith Hill

Grace Hill

Hannah Hobbs

Riley Howell – local

Trish Julian

Derek Karban

Hannah Lammons

Karlie Landes

Alana Lewis

Tallin Mora

Hannah Owens

Madison Porterfield

Faith Roberson

Cheyenne Quick

Liberti Simmons – local

Mackenzie Taylor

Treyton Torrez – local

Haleigh Wade 

Gracie Walling

Adrian Wesberry

Kaytlyn Williams

Members of the Oklahoma Home and Community Educators presenting a donation check for $100 to the officers of Waurika Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Waurika Bands Hosts Third Annual February Fiesta

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The Waurika Bands will be hosting their 3rd annual February Fiesta this Sunday at Waurika High School.  A Mexican Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  At 1:30, the Waurika Bands will be featured in a concert.  It will be the first concert for the Waurika Beginning Band.  The High School band will play its OSSAA contest program, as well as some popular tunes, and a grand finale with America the Beautiful, featuring soloist Rylee Townsend.

The dinner will be $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 10 and under.  It will consist of soft and hard tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.  Rice and beans, chips and salsa, drink, and dessert all come for one low price.

We encourage the community to come out and support our kids in this effort.

Waurika Homecoming Business Door and Window Decorating Contest

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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: Kaci Reynolds

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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!

Waurika Graduation 2020 A Night of Firsts and Lasts

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It was a night of firsts and lasts. 

It was the first time graduates were limited on the number of guests they could invite. It was the last  night the class of 2020 would gather officially as a class. 

It was the first time the graduates had to be spaced six feet apart. It was the last time they would congregate in front of Mr. Simmons and Mr. Lunn. 

It was the first time diplomas were not handed out by the administration. It was the last time many of them will ever hear their names announced over the PA system at the Waurika  Football Field. 

It was the first time a graduation had been held so late in the year because of a world-wide pandemic. It was the last time the class of 2020 will be honored as a group. 

With all the firsts and lasts, it will possibly the most memorable graduation in Waurika’s history. 

Editor’s Note: A complete story and pictures of the Waurika and Ryan graduations will be in the July 2 Special Graduation Edition.

Graduations were delayed because of COVID-19. 

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