2018
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Bryan County Seniors!
There’s no stopping you now, graduates!
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AC HI LLE HI GH SC HOOL Graduation Date: May 18th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Austin Curry
Justus Garrett
Danielle Holley
Nicholas Leatherwood
Makayla Manry
Tyler McAlister
Shania Meade
Mason Nichols
Kaitlyn Onstott
James Quarles
Joey Sheffield
Alex Simmons
VI CTORY LIFE HIGH SCHOOL Jachob Washington
Kirsten Smith
Michael Wolgamott
Cassidy Turner
Jachob Washington is Victory Life Academy's 201718 homecoming king, and Senior athlete in basketball. He divides his time between his VLA studies, and the graphic design course at Kiamichi Technology Center. Congratulations on your commencement Jachob.
Tayler Wells
Adam Womack
Class Motto: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Valedictorian: James Quarles is the son of Charles and Donna Quales, his is the 2018 Valedictorian for Achille Public School. He plans to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Major in Pre-Med and then further his education at the University of Oklahoma. Salutatorian: Kirsten Smith is the daughter of Clint and Jackie Shaffer and Terry and Lacy Bird, she is the 2018 Salutatorian for Achille Public School. She plans to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University to become a Neonatal Nurse.
Victory Life Academy Graduation Service is May 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Victory Life Church main sanctuary.
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2018
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B E NNI NGTON HI GH SC HOOL Graduation Date: May 10th, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Bennington High School Gymnasium S12
Madison Castro
Alicia Cook
Kristen Cross
Madison Currie
Bradley Dill
Brody Everett
Kyle Farrell
Jason Farris
Jaci Haislip
Makayla Hales
Monica Hunter
Austin Malone
Johnny Mays
Andrew McDonald
Tucker McWilliams
Lance Minyard
James Owens
Andrew Phillips
Keaton Robison
Joseph Rochelle
Josh Rubio
Josie Singleton
Emily Stevens
Micha Tonubbee
Dakota Webb
Ryan Wright
Co-Valedictorians: Brody Everett, Tucker McWilliams, Josie Singleton Salutatorian: Emily Stevens Co-Valedictorians: Brody Everett: Activities- Academic Bowl, K.T.C., Yearbook; Honors and/or recognitions- National Honor Society (NHS), National Technical Honor Society (NTHS); Attending OU in the fall to study Computer Science
Tucker McWilliams: Activities- Baseball & Basketball; Honors: NHS; Attending SE in the fall to begin basics for engineering degree. Josie Singleton: Activities- Softball, basketball, FFA, Student Council, yearbook, Class President; Honors: NHS; attending Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ in the fall for nursing degree.
We salute the 2018 graduates!
Salutatorian: Emily Stevens: Activities- Basketball, Student Council, Youth Advisory Board (YAB); Honors: NHS; attending ECU for nursing degree.
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CLASS OF
2018
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CA DDO HI GH SC HOOL Graduation Date: Thursday, May 11th, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Sara Behrens
Talon Brackett
Trent Cain
Jacob Castaldo
Kacie Clower
Maeley Couch
Savannah Courtwright
Ashlyn Davis
Kaden Dixon
Tara Dodson
Zach Glover
Andrea Hamilton
Katie Harris
Alison Hawkins
Lea-Ann Hendley
Destiny Hicks
Tanna Hightower
Kristen Hobbs
Hannah Hodge
Austyn Honeycutt
Matt Jenkins
Cooper Manning
Summer Mayo
Dylan McClure
P.J. McClure
Gage McMichael
Garrett McMichael
Kenna Miller
Sarah Polson
Jaren Proctor
Shelby Rard
Ethan Richardson
Drew Schoolcraft
Katlyn Shelton
Dymond Stevens
Sydney Thompson
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Caddo Graduating
Class of 2018!
Dawson Tollett
Michael Usery
Courtney White
Class Motto: “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Senior Class Trip: Float Trip on the Illinois River near Tahlequah, Oklahoma Co-Valedictorian: Kacie Clower, Parents: Joe Clower and Barbara Bonner, GPA: 4.0, Plans for the future: Attend Southwester Oklahoma State University to major in Pharmacy Co-Valedictorian: Kaden Dixon, Parents: Cliff Dixon and Chandra Bragg, GPA: 4.0, Plans for the future: Attend Oklahoma University to study medicine Salutatorian: Michael Usrey, Parents: Pat and Mary Miller, GPA: 3.91, Plans: Attend Southeaster Oklahoma State University
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CLASS OF
2018
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CA LERA HI GH SC HOOL Graduation Date: Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Natalie Allen
Blake Ashley
Savanna Back
Katie Baugus
Calee Boone
Emma Burkhalter
Marcus Breeden
Masheli Bully
Hannah Carter
Tristen Corbin
David Dotson
Jaylen Dunn
Katelyn Epps
Adaira Foreman
Allie Fox
Brinlee Gabriel
Jessica Gideon
Dally Halbrooks
Wade Hearod
Aspen Hodge
Janey James
Mikayla Jeffreys
Brian Jones
Brayden Langley
Koby Lemmones
Gage Meason
Derek Millard
Logan Mullens
Christalyn Noltkamper
Daisy Oliver
Cody Palmer
Vanessa Palmer
Randall Parker
Darrien Robinson
Heather Sanders
Kody Singleton
Jerry Smith
Rozlind Smith
Mason Staggs
Chance Toombs
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Stephen Turner
Dakota Ussery
Steven White
James Vazquez
Gracelyn Wilson
Tammy Vo
Desimber Wynn
Brenden White
Co-Valedictorian: Calee Boone. Calee is the daughter of Justin and Cathy Boone. Calee is our Student Council President, Calera FFA treasurer, FCCLA Vice president, reigning 2017 Fairest of the Fair, and Calee will receive the State FFA degree. Calee plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall. Co-Valedictorian: Tammy Vo, Tammy is the daughter of David and Nha-Thi Vo. Tammy is Vicepresident of the Senior class, captain of the Mock Trial team, and Tammy will graduate with 15 concurrent college credits from SOSU. Tammy plans to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University
where she has been accepted in the Honors Program. Co-Salutatorian: Hannah Carter. Hannah is the daughter of John and Nancy Carter. Hannah is a member of the 4H Key Club, Calera FFA President, a member of the Bryan County 4H Hall of Fame, and will receive the FFA State Degree. Co- Salutatorian: Masheli Bully. Masheli is the daughter of Alvin and Debbie Bully. Masheli is the Senior class president, placed 3rd in the state in the Oklahoma Trash Poster contest, placed 3rd in Art Portfolio in the SOSU curriculum contest, and will graduate with 15 concurrent college credits from SOSU.
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COLB ERT HI GH SC HOO L Graduation Date: Thursday, May 11th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Thrush Beazer
Preston Boney
Toby Bowles
Sidney Busbey
Brian Charter
Carrie Clark
Bailey Cole
Ashton Haggard
Kahlin Hall
Jared Hartwright
Haley Henry
Casey Hill
Breanna Keeler
Kiana Love
Harrison Mason
Katherine McGill
Madison McMillan
Joshua Means
Wyatt Measles
Bobby Norton
Sara Oliver
Bradley Pendergrass
Taylor Pierce
James Plunkett
Samuel Poteet
Logan Richardson
Rylie Rickman
Emiliano Sanchez
William Schupska
Kelsey Singleton
Regean Skaggs
Blaise Sneed
Issac St. John
Selby Stanton
Joseph Stuart
Derek Waggoner
Walker Weger
Jazmin Williams
Isaac Wilson
Denease Ziegenfuss
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Salutatorian: Jared Hartwright
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2018
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RO CK C R EEK HI GH SC HOOL Graduation Date: Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Jacey Angello
Mercadies Anguiano
Dustin Baker
Montana Berka
Flavia Bucci Casari
Maci Burns
Augustus Carter
Andrew Cromer
Kaylynn Curtis
Ashley Grant
Austin Green
Caitlyn Gregory
Harli Griffith
Emily Hill
Rachel Hopkins
Chieh-Ning Huang
Brittney Ingram
Lainey Jestis
Michael Medina
Christian McGowan
Makenzie Littrell (Metts)
Austin Montgomery
Jordan Nelson
Kate Norrid
Doyle Pair
Bryanna Phillips
Mackenzie Powell
Samuel Roper
Stephanie Roper
Asuncion Rubio
Karmen Salazar
Madison Trammell
Kimberly Vandenburg
Rock Creek High School Class of 2018 will have Baccalaureate at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 in the Auditorium. Commencement will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11 in the Gymnasium Rock Creek 2018 Valedictorians Maci Burns Parents: Brandi Burns and Brent Burns Grandparents: Janie Burns, the late Wilburn Burns, Donna Walker and Dennis Smith Future plans: Attending Southeastern in the fall and undecided on a major Emily Hill Parents: Hank and Melany Patterson and Frankie Hill Grandparents: The late Sandra Patterson, Linda and Kenneth Patterson, the late Patricia Hatcher, Bobby and Kerrie Hatcher and the late Brenda Hill and the late Jimmy Hill Future plans: attend Southeastern as a member of the honors program and major in elementary education
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Bryanna Phillips Parents: Ronald Phillips and Candy and Steve Wingfield Grandparents: Roxanne and Jerald Brooks and Peggy and Kenny Perry Future plans: Attend Southeastern and major in Spanish with a minor in communications Mackenzie Powell Parents: Leslie Powell and the late Gary Powell Grandparents: Roger and Mary Carr and Joan and Gary Powell Future plans: Attend Southeastern in the pre med program and transfer to OSU and major in the medical field Rock Creek 2018 Salutatorian Karmen Salazar Parents: Gina and Johnny Salazar Grandparents: Barbara and Jim Butler and Twila Waggoner Future plans: Attend Southeastern and major in accounting
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CLASS OF
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SI LO HI GH SC HOOL Graduation Date: May 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Bloomer Sullivan Arena
Ricky Alexander
DJ Barron
Patience Baucom
Victoria Bautista
Bradley Baxter
Emilee Bias
Trevor Bowles
Kaylynn Buffalo
Melody Childers
Kaytlynn Clark
Doyle Connor
Tatyana Cooke
Brennan Coon
Bridget Crosby
Luke Culley
Julie Cullum
Trevor Dailey
Caroline Dale
Karlie Diehl
Robin East
Nathan English
Kensea Eppler
Nolan Giles
Hunter Glendening
Danielle Hayden
Jakob Hernandez
Parker Holland
Jesse Kinyon
Jordan Logan
Cody Lopez
Jose Luciano
Daelyn Marshall
Callie McNeece
Timmy Ned
Tommy Ned
Caden Noe
Masyn Northcutt
Joseph Olandese
Alys Parr
Brianna Phillips
Chase Pinion
Olivia Powell
Jessen Pratt
Dainjer Robinson
Wade Robinson
Makenzie Rogers
Britney Roland
Hannah Smith
Kailee Smith
Kelsey Smith
Lindee Smith
Austin Thomas
Ember Tollison
Chloe Underwood
Samantha Veenstra
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CLASS MOTTO: “Some people think it’s holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it’s letting go.” -Anonymous VALEDICTORIANS (3) Jessen Scott Pratt was born December 13th, 1999 to Bobbie and Scott Pratt. Jessen plays baseball and basketball, and runs cross country. He is the captain of the Academic Team and the State President of the Beta Club. He has attended Silo since the 6th grade and carries a 4.19 GPA. At the end of his senior year he will have 24 hours of college credit. Jessen plans on attending the University of Oklahoma next fall and eventually becoming a doctor. Connor Riley Doyle was born September 10th, 1999 to John and Jennifer Doyle. Connor is a two year member of State Superintendent Joyce Hofmeister’s Student Advisory Council, has a GPA of 4.15, scored a 26 on his ACT, and has accumulated 32 hours of concurrent college credit. He plans to attend SOSU and complete basics while working as
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an avionics repairman at Eaker Field. Upon completing basics he intends to pursue a medical degree at the University of Oklahoma. Makenzie Kate Rogers was born October 14th, 1999. Her parents are Dana and Kent Rogers. Makenzie is the Senior Class President and plays Golf. She has maintained a 4.14 GPA and will have completed 21 college credits by the time she graduates high school. She plans on attending Murray State College to continue her Golf career. Her major is undecided, but she plans to see and experience the world. SALUTATORIAN (1) Trevor Dan Dailey was born March 16, 2000 to Tracy Dailey and Julie Bradley. He plays Baseball and has attended Silo School since the 7th grade. He carries a 4.0 GPA and has completed 22 hours of college credit at SOSU. His future plans are to continue his collegiate endeavors in pursuit of a degree as yet to be determined.