A Message from the Superintendent Welcome Chobee Fans, This year promises to be more exciting than ever. Thank you so much for supporting all of our events on and off the field. The experiences gained by our students will last a lifetime. Some students may play for a while and others may make it a career. No matter how many years are devoted to a sport, there is no denying its impact. Through participation in extra-curricular events, our students build their confidence, develop skills to handle competitive situations, and walk away knowing how to handle both winning and losing. These skills will suit them well when coupled with a strong academic foundation. This combination will provide all students with a well-rounded background to excel in further play, school and careers. School spirit and community pride are evident by the support and sponsorship of our parents, volunteers and community. A healthy, sound athletic program has been proven to improve attendance, increase grade point averages, keep kids in school and provide avenues to pay for college. These attributes fit perfectly with our mission to prepare all students to be college and career ready. Just by being here, you help us get one step closer to our goal and keep the Brahman Pride alive. Go Brahmans! Sincerely, Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent
A Message from the Principal Welcome Brahman Fans, Thank you for supporting our Brahman athletic program. Without our dedicated fans, our programs would not be possible at Okeechobee High School. We are indebted to the support that this community has shown to our athletic program through-out the history of Okeechobee High This season promises to be an exciting one as many of our athletes are returning and they will compete for district, regional and state titles. We invite everyone to come watch the many teams as they demonstrate our vision each day of “Excellence through PRIDE�. These athletes demonstrate Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability and Ethics in their endeavors both on and off the playing field. We are proud of the young men and women that represent Okeechobee High School in all of our athletic programs. A special thank you goes out to the parents for all of the support and encouragement that they show to their children. Parents are an integral part of the success of our programs. We thank you for the endless hours that you give to your child to help make them successful on the playing field. We thank the parents for instilling sportsmanship in their children. A huge thank you to our Booster Club for the support and tireless effort in supporting our athletes through many fund raising events. Without the support of our Booster Club, many of our sport programs would have a difficult time meeting their various financial needs. I encourage you to become involved in our Booster organization. Enjoy another wonderful season of Brahman Athletics. Educationally yours, Toni Wiersma, 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. Student-athletes will remember and appreciate all that you do. I believe in our athletic program 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. A special thanks to our Booster Club members, who unselfishly donate their time and energy to promote and assist our programs. Also, I would like to thank Mr. Ken Kenworthy and the Okeechobee County School Board administration, Okeechobee County School Board Maintenance Department, Ms. Toni Wiersma and the Okeechobee High School administration, faculty and staff, and finally our coaches for their support and continued high expectations of our student-athletes. 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.
GO BRAHMANS!
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Football
Varsity Team Head Coach Chris Branham
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Football Seniors
Greg Hernandez
Cornleuis Horton
Juan Mata
Matthew McClanahan
Markies McDonald
Daniel Nunez
Tyrone Peterson
Mikel Sadler
Brandon Shockley
Edmar Tate
Devion Wigfall
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Football Coaches
Football Coaches (L-R) Jimmy Mills, Steven Smith, Joe Smith, Rueben Guerrero, Head Coach Chris Branham, Rex Erwin Jr., Ty Smith, Rafe Erwin, Jeff Whitlock and Josh McCall.
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Football Schedule
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Okeechobee High School 2014 Varsity Football Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time ___________________________________________________________________ Fri., Aug 22 Fri., Aug. 29
Lake Placid (Kickoff Classic)
HOME
7:00 pm
GLADES DAY
HOME
7:00 pm
Fri., Sept 5 Sebring Away 7:30 pm Fri., Sept 12 MARTIN COUNTY HOME
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Fri., Oct 3 Open Fri., Oct 10
PORT ST LUCIE* (Homecoming)
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Fri., Oct 17
SOUTH FORK* (Sr. Parent Night) HOME
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Fri., Oct 24 Bayside* Away 7:00 pm Fri., Oct 31
Jensen Beach*
Away
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Cheerleading
Varsity Cheerleaders
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Cheerleading Seniors
Kylie Daniel
Taylor Pearce
Kaylea Nunez
Colt Root
Sammy Wine
Cheyenne Tankersley
Ro Wingfield
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Basketball
Varsity Basketball Team - Boys
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Basketball
Basketball Team - Girls
Rodeo
Rodeo Team OHS 2014-2015 | 13
Band
OHS Marching Band
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Swimming
Swimming Team Boys
Swimming Team Girls
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Varsity Baseball Team
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Softball
Varsity Softball Team
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Flag Football
Varsity Team
Junior Varsity Team 18 | OHS 2014-2015
Volleyball
Varsity Volleyball Team
Junior Varsity Volleyball Team OHS 2014-2015 | 19
Soccer
Varsity Team - Boys
Junior Varsity Team - Boys 20 | OHS 2014-2015
Soccer
Soccer Team - Girls
Cross Country
Cross Country Team OHS 2014-2015 | 21
Track
Track Team - Boys
Track Team - Girls 22 | OHS 2014-2015
Wrestling
Wrestling Team
Weightlifting
Weightlifting Team OHS 2014-2015 | 23
Golf
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Golf Team - Girls 24 | OHS 2014-2015
Tennis
Tennis Team - Boys
Tennis Team - Girls OHS 2014-2015 | 25
Bowling
Bowling Team - Boys
Bowling Team - Girls 26 | OHS 2014-2015
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Acknowledgments The Brahman Athletic Association Officers President : Larry Davis Vice President: Andy Bowers Secretary: Cheryl Hollin Treasurer : Randy McCall Program Graphic Designer Bridgette Waldau Cover Designer Sandra Pearce Program Photographers Jim Davis Sandra Pearce Carey Pung Published by Okeechobee The Magazine
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