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A Message from the Superintendent Welcome Chobee Fans, Remember that time when….? As you talk to classmates from high school or college and you hear them begin the conversation with that statement, they are often referring to your participation in athletics, extracurricular activities, classroom settings with memorable teachers or simply being a part of the graduating class. It’s amazing the impact these activities have on our life. While we may not have realized it at the time, we were gaining valuable knowledge, skills, talent, and memories that will last a lifetime. As we fast forward a few years our students are now capitalizing on their experiences through our academic and sports programs. Because you were there at one time, you know how meaningful these experiences are and we have come together as a community to ensure that all of our students have these same memories. We are fortunate to live in a community that cares so much about its youth. The support our sports programs receive through sponsorships, donations of time, money and ticket sales is awesome! Being a part of the Brahman Team has its advantages. Our students benefit from participation in any athletic and academic program, extracurricular activity, or simply showing their school spirit by attending one of our many events. As a player, participant or member of a team, students are keeping fit, excelling academically, and developing the skills of sportsmanship, respect, and leadership. They are representing themselves, their team, our schools and our community. There are not many other venues that allow our students the ability to experience these virtues, learn these skills and display them for which our community and parents take great pride. It is evident that school spirit and community pride are alive and well in Okeechobee. Because of this, our students will have these wonderful memories to share with others when they, too, are remembering when… With Brahman Pride Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent of Schools
A Message from the Principal Welcome Brahman Fans, Thank you for supporting our OHS Brahmans. I was a product of this athletic program and know the local support is unlike any other program in the state. We are proud of the attitude and effort our student-athletes give to the programs here at OHS. We continually hear from other districts how well-behaved our groups are when away on trips. This is a direct reflection of this community and the families in it. I would also like to acknowledge the parents for supporting their student-athletes during their time here on campus. Your support is vital to the logistics of running any program. From the concession volunteers to the assistance with fundraising, the behind the scenes work is never-ending. I wanted to personally say “thank you” for your dedication and allowing your children to be a part of Brahman history. As Principal, I am looking forward to continuing the pursuit of “Excellence through PRIDE.” My expectations of all OHS programs are for student-athletes, coaches, and sponsors to exhibit the Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Ethics on and off the field. Enjoy the games! Educationally yours, Dylan Tedders, Principal
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A Message from the Athletic Director Welcome to Brahman Athletics! I would like to personally thank you for supporting our student-athletes. As we know, Brahman Athletics could not be successful without your support. Studentathletes will remember and appreciate all that you do. I believe in our athletic programs, including coaches, student-athletes, parents, community supporters, volunteers, our staff and our fans. I look forward to working with you to continue to build Brahman Athletics. I would like to thank Mr. Ken Kenworthy (Superintendent) and the OCSB administration, OCSB Maintenance Department, Mr. Dylan Tedders (Principal) and the OHS administration, faculty and staff, and finally our coaches for their support and continued high expectations of our student-athletes. Also, a special thanks to our Booster Club members, who un-selfishly donate their time and energy to promote and assist our athletic teams and coaches. Yours in Sports, Kenny Buckner, Athletic Director
The Brahman Athletic Association Booster Club would like to thank our business community, Okeechobee High School sports fans and parents for purchasing an advertisement to be displayed in our “All Sports Program� this year. Through your support and generous donations, we were able to contribute over $100,000 to all of the sports at Okeechobee High School. Be a part of our team and join us each month.
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Varsity Football
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2016-17 Varsity Football Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time ____________________________________________________________________________ Fri., Aug. 19 LABELLE HOME 7:00 pm Fri., Aug. 26 MARTIN COUNTY HOME 7:00 pm Fri., Sept. 2 Fri., Sept. 9 Moore Haven Away 7:30 pm Fri., Sept. 16 Sebastian River* Away 7:00 pm Fri., Sept. 23 SOMERSET ACADEMY CANYONS HOME 7:00 pm Fri., Sept. 30 HERITAGE* HOME 7:00 pm Thur., Oct. 6 Westwood Away 7:00 pm Fri., Oct. 14 Bayside* Away 7:00 pm Fri., Oct. 21 EAU GALLIE* (Senior Night) HOME 7:00 pm Fri., Oct. 28 Jenson Beach* Away 7:00 pm Fri., Nov. 4 Clewiston Away 7:00 pm Fri., Nov. 11 Regional Quarter Finals TBA 7:30 pm Fri., Nov. 18 Regional Semi-Finals TBA 7:30 pm Fri., Nov. 25 Regional Finals TBA 7:30 pm Fri., Dec. 2 State Semi-Finals TBA 7:30 pm Fri., Dec. 9 State Finals Orlando TBA * Denotes District Games
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Varsity Football Seniors
Joseph Benjamin
Nolan Carpenter
Shaquoy Ferrol
Antawyn “Bubba” Fludd
Juan’yae Ford
Eli McMullen
Caleb Smith
Andrevius “Boo Boo” Stallworth
Brick Thomas
De’Shon Wellington
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Football Coaches
Football coaches (L-R): Kyle Monti, Jeff Whitlock, Glenn Attaway, Tyrone Smith, Chris Branham, Steven Smith, Joe Smith, Rafe Erwin, Rex Erwin Jr. Not pictured: Randy Phillips, Justin Edwards, Jimmy Mills.
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Junior Varsity Football
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2016-17 Junior Varsity Football Schedule Date Opponent Location Time _______________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, August 25 CLEWISTON HOME 6:00 pm Thursday, September 1 Jensen Beach Away 6:00 pm Thursday, September 8 Martin County Away 6:00 pm Thursday, September 15 SEBASTIAN RIVER HOME 6:00 pm Thursday, September 22 South Fork Away 6:00 pm Thursday, September 29 VERO BEACH HOME 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 5 JENSEN BEACH HOME 6:00 pm Thursday, October 20 Clewiston Away 7:00 pm
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Cheerleading
Varsity Cheerleaders (L-R) Back Row: Mackenzie Johnson, Julie Dupree, Maliah Wright, Alyssa Baird, Coach Callyn Harvey, Hope Wisener, Lauren Coffey, Merydian Causier, Karlyn Daniel. Front Row: Shelby Kirton, Maddie Hancock, Brilyn Sell, Clinesha Williams, Kaitlyn Hoyle, India Coons, Regina Garcia.
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Cheerleading Seniors
Regina Garcia
Brilyn Sell
Clinesha Williams
Maliah Wright
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Basketball
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Basketball
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Band
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Swimming
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Baseball
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Softball
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Volleyball
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Junior Varsity Volleyball Team OHS 2016-2017 | 19
Soccer
Varsity Team – Boys
Junior Varsity Team – Boys 20 | OHS 2016-2017
Soccer
Soccer Team – Girls
Rodeo
Rodeo Team OHS 2016-2017 | 21
Track
Track Team - Boys
Track Team - Girls 22 | OHS 2016-2017
Cross Country
Cross Country Team – Boys
Cross Country Team – Girls OHS 2016-2017 | 23
Golf
Golf Team – Boys
Golf Team – Girls
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Tennis
Tennis Team – Boys
Tennis Team – Girls
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Bowling
Bowling Team – Boys
Bowling Team – Girls 26 | OHS 2016-2017
Wrestling
Wrestling Team
Weightlifting
Weightlifting Team OHS 2016-2017 | 27
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Acknowledgments The Brahman Athletic Association Officers President: Larry Davis Vice President: Candy Davis Secretary: Cheryl Hollin Treasurer: Randy McCall
Program Graphic Designer Valerie Wegener
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Program Photographers Jim Davis Sandra Pearce Carey Pung
Program Volunteers Rick Barnes Andy Bowers Kenny Buckner Kristy Crawford Candy Davis Larry Davis
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