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Planning for a memorable, happy graduation day Graduation day can be an exciting and nervewracking experience. Steeped in tradition, graduation signifies the end of the line for academia for many students. Knowing what to expect during the commencement ceremony and being prepared can help tame nerves and ensure the day moves along as smoothly as possible.
Get clothing set Choose your attire several days before the graduation ceremony. Try on the clothing that will be worn beneath the graduation gown along with the gown to ensure everything fits well. Collared shirts look classic beneath the gown for both female and male graduates. However, schools may have their own dress requirements that should be followed. Iron or have the dry cleaners press all items so they are crisp and free of wrinkles. It’s a good idea to wear flat shoes for the commencement ceremony. Whether traversing the football field or the school auditorium, flat, comfortable shoes will be easy to walk in and help graduates avoid slipping or tripping.
Fuel up Depending on the size of the graduating class, commencement ceremonies can take a few hours. Make sure to eat a hearty breakfast and be well-hydrated prior to leaving the house. If possible, bring along a small bottle of water. Outdoor ceremonies or those in stuffy auditoriums can mean contending with sun and warmth. Sipping water can prevent overheating.
Leave travel time Much of the community will be en route to the graduation, making for congested roads and difficult parking situations. Do not add to nerves by rushing around. Give yourself
School rules Pay close attention to schools’ rules regarding graduation garb. Although gowns and mortarboards are often par for the course, schools also may implement guidelines as to what can be worn beneath graduation attire. Gentlemen may need to wear shirts and ties, and young ladies may be asked to wear formal attire as well. Don’t risk missing the ceremony because of failure to play by school rules one final time.
Joshua Alejo Most memorable moment: Have been able to play in playoffs my junior year which was also my first year back at DHS.
an extra half hour or so to arrive at the destination and get settled. Suggest an early departure for guests as well, as the parking lot or on-street parking will fill up quickly.
Expect limited tickets Many schools have space restrictions and can only accommodate a predetermined number of attendees. Tickets may be limited to a specific number per graduate. Extend a courtesy to those who cannot be invited by explaining the ticket policy. Find a way to honor loved ones in another way, such as during a toast at an afterparty or with personalized photo gifts.
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Practice ceremony etiquette The school will set the tone for the commencement ceremony. Formal schools may have a more buttoned-up atmosphere, while other schools embrace livelier traditions. Heed the direction of faculty, as there will be plenty of time to let loose after the ceremony. Make sure that you give all graduates the respect they deserve by turning off cell phones. In addition, remain seated until the ceremony is over and allow each graduate to get individualized recognition and take photos without feeling rushed.
Wear academic dress properly Graduation caps are worn flat on the head, parallel to the floor and with the front point centered on the forehead. The gown should be free of jewelry and flowers. Some schools will adorn caps and gowns with academic regalia, while others will not. Reserve your graduation party as a chance to personalize if you so desire. Graduation is full of tradition. Planning for the day can tame nerves and make it an enjoyable experience.
Dress appropriately on graduation day Students on the cusp of graduation face several important decisions in the months ahead. One lesser but important decision is what to wear to graduation ceremonies. Graduation wardrobes extend beyond caps and gowns, as it’s generally accepted that students will wear formal attire when receiving their degrees or diplomas.
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Shoes Graduation is not the day to try out new shoes, which can be uncomfortable to wear if they have not been broken in. Make sure your trip across the stage is unencumbered by uncomfortable shoes.
Accessories Remember that accessories will have to be toted around. Ladies may want to leave their purses behind, and guys may want to skip wearing suit jackets. Similarly, leave extra hats, bags, phones, or silly prank props in the car for later.
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Diamond Andrus Most memorable moment: 2/1/17 Organizations: Beyhive Honors: Being the first female in my family to graduate! Heroes: Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey, Barak Obama, Michelle Obama, Bhad Bhabie, Kevin Gates. (Honorable Mentions: Cardi B, Blue Ivy Carter, Khloe K.) Proudest moment: Announcing my affiliation with the Beyhive and making it to my senior year.
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Rocio Antonio Most memorable moment: Running cross country and meeting my best friend Organizations: HOSA Honors: National Technical Honor Socity and Director’s Honor Heroes: My parents and my family Proudest moment: Getting to walk across the stage at graduation.
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Graduation is a special occasion, and it’s best to treat it as such. Therefore, stick to clothing that you would wear to a job interview or in an office environment. You’ll be thankful you did so when looking at graduation photos in the future.
Check the forecast and dress appropriately, especially if the ceremony will be held outdoors. Look for breathable fabrics, such as cotton or linen, so that you will not become overheated during the ceremony. Layer clothing (such as a light sweater over a sleeveless sundress) if you’ll be indoors with air conditioning. This way you can remove layers as needed to feel comfortable.
Plan a hairstyle that can manage a mortarboard. Stick to something simple for the ceremony. You can always dazzle with pomade or blow-out creams at the graduation party. Graduation is a special time in students’ lives. Mark the occasion by dressing conservatively and comfortably and in adherence to any school guidelines.
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Emilie Ansiel Most memorable moment: Being nominated for the yearbook homecoming candidate Organizations: HOSA, DECA, Yearbook Honors: National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honors Society and Superintendent’s Honor Roll Heroes: Mom, Family and Mr. McGehee Proudest moment: Having the honor of designing the senior class shirts and walking across the graduation stage without falling!
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Nakayla Arguelles Most memorable moment: All of the crazy fun times with my XC family! Going to miss it! Organizations: Cross Country, Track, HOSA, FCCLA Honors: Went to HOSA State for 3 years, went to Cross Country regionals, state 2 years, 2 letters in softball, got accepted to SAGU Heroes: Mom, Dad, Jesus, Coach Reynolds, and Coach Bokies
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Raven Baker Most memorable moment: Singing on the bus at OASC convention. Organizations: Academic Team, Key Club, HOSA, NHS, Student Council, and the bowling team Honors: Caption of the academic team, president of Key Club, Academic state qualifier, bowling team state qualifier, Kiwanis Senior of the month. Heroes: The Doctor from Doctor Who Proudest moment: Qualifying for OSSAA State for the Academic Team
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Cherokee Barnes Most memorable moment: Getting to meet new people and making wonderful friends. Organizations: Yearbook Heroes: Mrs. Hicks, my mom and dad, and Allison Murray Proudest moment: Face planting into the wall in gym
Blake Barron Most memorable moment: Earning a 3rd place tennis medal with Dylan Lamb despite never earning one with Bo Mallet. Organizations: Varsity Tennis and Calculus Club Honors: NHS, Band All-State qualification, qualifying 3 years of State tennis and placing 2 years of State tennis. Heroes: God, family, Maker Mayfield, and Donald Trump Proudest moment: Making it through all 4 years of Mrs. Newton’s class
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Most memorable moment: The memories made on the debate trips and the trips to Boston Organizations: Debate Honors: 2 time Regional Qualifier in Speech Heroes: Mrs. Worden Proudest moment: All of the awards won at the tournaments I have attended
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Most memorable moment: All the fun times at Cross Country practice. Fruit Fridays, horse apples, Fighter the Frog, and Snack Organizations: Cross Country, Track, FFA and Calculus Club. Honors: National Merit Scholar Semifinalist, KXII A+ Athlete, Cross Country Lion Pride Award, Cross Country Regional Champions, 6 year member of Cross Country & Track, and being an FFA Chapter Officer for 3 years. Heroes: My parents, my brother, Ms. Newton, Coach Reynolds, & Loralei and Rory Gilmore Proudest moment: Being elected Durant FFA President and being able to represent FFA for homecoming
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Most memorable moment: Going to regionals in competitive events with FCCLA Organizations: FCCLA and Upward Bound Honors: Graduating with some of the best people I’ve met Heroes: My family, they have supported me my whole life Proudest moment: Being able to represent FCCLA as their homecoming queen candidate
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Most memorable moment: Performing in the Liberty Bowl Organizations: Band, DECA Heroes: My Dad & Mom, G-Eazy
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Most memorable moment: The mold protest Organizations: Art Club Heroes: Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Obama, Bhad Bhabie, Rihhanna, Tokyo Vanity, Cupcakke, Gucci Mane, 6lack, Dreezy, SZA, HER Proudest moment: When we did the protest it was on my birthday
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Most memorable moment: When Sarah Rogers almost re-broke her wrist trying to stand on 2 soccer balls and performing at the Liberty bowl in Memphis Organizations: Band, Soccer, Key Club, and Academic Team Honors: Super Intendant’s Honor Roll, All District Honor Band, and NHS Heroes: My mother and Ms. Kelley Proudest moment: Scoring 3 goals junior year in soccer and getting a “wow” on Mrs. Newton’s tests.
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Organizations: HOSA Heroes: My dad and Jesus
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Most memorable moment: When Durant ran out of water Organizations: Track, Cross Country, and FCCLA Honors: Being a part of the class of 2018 Heroes: My meme, my sister, my mom and dad, and the Lord Proudest moment: Making it this far in school and graduating
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Most memorable moment: All of the shenanigans pulled on our tennis trips Organizations: Tennis and Debate Honors: State qualifier in Debate, qualifying 3 years of State tennis , and placing 2 years of State tennis. Heroes: God, family, and Roger Federer Proudest moment: Each time I made State in Tennis
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Most memorable moment: Powerlifting State Organizations: Football and Powerlifting Honors: Champion of Character Award and State Powerlifting Team Runner Up. Heroes: My mom and my grandpa Proudent Moment: Getting to finally show my abilities at powerlifting state
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Organizations: Football, basketball, golf Honors: Most improved golfer Heroes: My mom and uncle Joey
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Shaya Claxton Most memorable moment: Scoring the winning goal in the last two seconds of our final game my senior year for the win. Organizations: Soccer Honors: Honor Graduate, Oklahoma Honor Society, National Honor Society, Debate Club, All District First Team, All District Second Team, Gatorade “G” Hustle Award - Coerver Performance Camp, PK Award – Coerver Performance Camp, Junior Prom Princess Candidate, Homecoming Queen Candidate – Soccer Candidate Heroes: My Papa Proudest moment: Being the only girl in 5A to score on Bishop Kelley (sophomore year).
Most memorable moment: Going to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl with the band Organizations: Band, Art, Forensics Club, and Stage Crew Honors: 6-year in All District Honor Band, 1st place in Figure Drawing in the Curriculum Contest, and 1st place OEMA Poster Design Contest Heroes: Mrs. K Jones, J.K. Rowling, and Dylan O’Brien Proudest moment: Designing and painting the props for the band’s marching show
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Most memorable moment: Cheering at all of the football games and basketball games and playing at all the soccer games. Organizations: Class President - Junior and Sophomore Years, Student Council Executive Officer (Treasurer), Attended Student Council Basic Leadership Conference, State Student Council Leadership Conference, HOSA, Cheerleader, Varsity Soccer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes , Super Summer Delegate – Oklahoma Baptist University Honors: Youth Leadership Oklahoma Graduate , Best Teammate Award – Varsity Soccer , Girls State Delegate , National Honor Society, Prom Princess, Homecoming Queen Candidate (representing FCA) , Best Attitude – Cheerleading Squad , Prom Queen Candidate Heroes: Coach Garrett and Coach Hazell
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Most memorable moment: Taking coffee from the teacher’s lounge for the past 4 years and cross country practice Organizations: Cross Country, Track, Student Council, FCA, DECA, Media and BPA Honors: 4 year Track letter, 2 year XC letter, Miss DHS Crowd Pleaser, Miss DHS Congeniality, Exec. Secretary, NHS, and CX Regional Champion Heroes: Jesus, parents, Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg, Meb Keflezighi, and Cory and Topanga Matthews Proudest moment: Winning Miss Congeniality and the honor of having my peers vote for me
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Most memorable moment: The protest 1st semester of my junior year. Heores: Richard Dawkins, Lawrence Krauss, Zakk Wylde Proudest moment: It hasn’t happened yet, it will be graduating
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Most memorable moment: Flying on stage during the Choir’s performance of Mary Poppins Organizations: Pride of Durant band, mixed Varsity Choir, Choir’s Musical productions, and Broadway Lights productions Honors: National Merit semifinalist, being chosen every year for the SOSU curriculum contest, FBI National Academy Associates Youth Leadership Program Graduate, National Honor Society member Heroes: Mom, Dad, my sister, friends and Sailor Moon Proudest moment: Being named a National Merit semifinalist and getting a 35 on my ACT
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Most memorable moment: OASC State Organizations: Student Council, FCA, Academic Team, Basketball, Soccer, Cross County, NHS, Calculus Club, and Leadership Honors: NSHSS, Executive President, Regional Champs in XC, 4 year Varsity letter in Soccer, 3 year Varsity letter in Basketball, Indian Honor Society, and Homecoming finalist Proudest moment: Being elected Executive President
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Most memorable moment: Being a homecoming candidate and getting to be in the parade. Organizations: DECA, HOSA, Cross Country, Varsity Wrestling, Track, Band, Cheerleading, and Sparklers Honors: DECA Nationals Qualifier and getting to be VP my junior year and President my senior year Proudest moment: Participating in organizations and getting recognized for my accomplishments made in them
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Most memorable moment: Meeting my best friend my freshman year and 4 years later being like sisters Organizations: KTS, HOSA, Cross Country, Track Honors: Making my family proud Heroes: Marilyn Monroe, Barack Obama, Selena, Celia Cruz, Shakira, Salma Hayek, Rosario Dawson, and Jennifer Lopez Proudest moment: Getting accepted to Southeastern and becoming the first person in my family to get a college degree.
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Most memorable moment: Being starting goalie for Soccer playoffs Organizations: Basketball and Soccer Honors: Champion of Character in Basketball, Lion Heart Award in Basketball, and NHS Heroes: My mom for getting me to this point Proudest moment: Winning Regionals in Basketball
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Most memorable moment: Presenting a healthy lifestyle powerpoint to elementary students for HOSA with my best friends Kolby and Tre. Organizations: Football, Basketball, Baseball, track and HOSA Honors: Class 5A Football All-Star, District Receiver of the Year Heroes: A$AP Rocky, OBJ, and Baker Mayfield Proudest moment: Beating McAlester for the first time in 9 years while catching 3 touchdowns
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Most memorable moment: When my friend Alex pulled the Fire Alarm accidentally at a band concert Organizations: Band Honors: AP Stats Heroes: Mr. Gregg and Sabrina Ervin Proudest moment: Performing in the Liberty Bowl with the Pride of Durant
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Most memorable moment: State Powerlifting Meet Organizations: Football, Powerlifting, and Soccer Honors: State powerlifting team runner up, Soccer State Academic Champs, and Football All-District Honorable Mention Heroes: My Grandpa and James Lee Hill Proudest moment: Beating McAlester for the first time in 9 years
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Most memorable moment: Food Fridays Organizations: Cross Country, Track and Student Council Honors: National Honor Society Heroes: My family Proudest moment: Running with my team
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Most memorable moment: That time Coach G nearly choked on a carrot Organizations: Soccer, Key Club, Friends of Rachel, HOSA Honors: AP Lang, AP, Biology, AP Alegra II Heroes: My parents, Dalton Woodrum, Coach Garret, Alex Mitchell, my step parents, and all those currently serving or have served in the military Proudest moment: Maintaining my 4 year relationship with my boyfriend and surviving all my mental breakdowns
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Most memorable moment: Freshman year talent show Organizations: Band, 2 years Track, Vine Lovers Association Heroes: My mom, Paul Blart, Rylee Jones, Black Panther, Michael Schott, and Gabby Proudest moment: Quoting every vine there ever was created and I guess graduation
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Abbigail Granger Most memorable moment: Mr. Brese high-fiving me after I stood up to a bully Organizations: Band, Varsity Mixed Chorale, Calculus Club Honors: Perfect Attendance for 13 years, AP Calculus, AP Literature, 4 year letter in band and choir, 5 year All-District Band and Choir member Heroes: My parents and Mrs. Newton Proudest moment: Being able to finish my senior year walking and no longer relying on my wheelchair
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Most memorable moment: The day there was deer corn on a student’s truck Organizations: FFA Heroes: My cousin Dusty who passed away from Leukemia and my grandparents Proudest moment: Going to state for Parlipro with my AG class
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Most memorable moment: The multiple times we had to evacuate the band busses because someone threw up Organizations: Band, Student Council, FCA, Yearbook, and HOSA Honors: All District all 6 years, Senior Class President, NHS and being the section leader of the best section Heroes: Jesus Christ, my mom and dad, Coach Hazell, and Bob Ross Proudest moment: When I gave my acceptance speech for Senior Class President
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Kenyatta Harmon Most memorable moment: Passing all my exams Organizations: Book Club and AVID Heroes: My mom who raised me Proudest moment: Passing my classes and getting awards for reading and writing
Shayla Harper Most memorable moment: Going to state in softball and track and me and my brother being known as the “athletic siblings” Organizations: Leadership Honors: All-State Softball, going to State all 4 years in a row in softball and track, and state runner-up 2017 Heroes: God, Beyonce, and my mom Proudest moment: Making All-State in softball
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Most memorable moment: Going to Durant High School Organizations: Varsity Choir Honors: Music Theory Heroes: Robin Williams, Jim Carrey Proudest moment: White Christmas performance of senior year
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Katlyn Hicks Most memorable moment: Senior release Organizations: Rick and Morty Schwiftposting, Hi Welcome to Chili’s Heroes: Mom, IDubbs, and Danny Devito Proudest moment: Graduation
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Most memorable moment: Going to Memphis with the Pride of Durant Organizations: Pride of Durant Heroes: My parents and Timothee Chalamet Proudest moment: My proudest moment during high school would just have to be every moment I was in the Pride of Durant. All the times we went to a contest and came back with smiles on our faces.
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Hannah Hime Most memorable moment: Making it to the State Championship softball game Junior year Organizations: Softball, HOSA, FCA and Basketball Honors: Superintendent Honor Role for 4 years, top 10% for 4 years, National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honor Society, Basketball Champion of Character, HOSA National Qualifier, Softball Academic All State, Softball All Region & Softball 1st Team All District Heroes: my parents, my nana & Jesus Christ Proudest moment: Hitting my last ever home run in the last game on our field
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Keagen Hines Most memorable moment: Getting to park my truck in the student parking lot Organizations: VocRehab work Program Heroes: All of my teachers who kept me out of trouble Proudest moment: Getting to graduate
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Most memorable moment: The scabies/ mold outbreak Organizations: Band & Speech and Debate Heroes: Peggy Worden Proudest moment: When I finally graduate
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Most memorable moment: Going to Special Olympic Events and getting to work on the school to work vocation program Organizations: School to work program and Special Olympics Heroes: Mrs. Toni, Mrs. Ezell and her mom (AKA Grandma). They care for me Proudest moment: Getting a job in the community and working
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Most memorable moment: The walkout. It shows we CAN stand and make a difference Organizations: Varsity Mixed Choir, DECA, Competitive Speech Heroes: Infinite Waters, Bob Marley and the people I’ve met on my journey, good or bad that made me who I am today Proudest moment: Realizing who I am and the difference I can make just caring. Attitude is everything
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Most memorable moment: FFA National Convention Organizations: FFA Heroes: Mom and Dad Proudest moment: Being an FFA officer and getting to serve my chapter
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Most memorable moment: When Steadman, Bruen, and Tre dressed up like cheerleaders at a pep rally. That was classic! Organizations: Football, Track, and Power Lifting Honors: First team All District defensive end, 4 year letter in Football and Track, and 3 year letter in Power LIfting Heroes: God and Nacho Libre Proudest moment: I got Life of the Party!
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Most memorable moment: All the funny moments in class with Isaac and Canaan and every moment in band Organizations: Band and Calculus Club Honors: All District Band for 6 years and multiple superior ratings Heroes: My parents, Trevor, Mady Mullens, Noah Sicking, Mr. Gregg, and Fleeman Proudest moment: I was kicked out of school on Halloween for wearing a pirate costume
2915 Westside Dr. Durant OK 74701 580-924-1234
4900 W Old Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0393
Most memorable moment: When DHS made the news for the walk-out about the mold Organizations: Student Council, FCA, NHS and National Society of High School Scholars Honors: Superintendent’s Honor roll Heroes: My parents, my brother, the Sloan family, and Michael G. Scott Proudest moment: Looking back to who I was freshman year and seeing how much I have grown as a person
First Texoma National Bank
First Texoma National Bank
Durant Democrat
Rylee Jones
Simi Kaur
Amanda Kelley
220 W Main St. Durant, OK (580) 924-4242 Member FDIC
Most memorable moment: Being in the same Music Theory Honors class as my best bud Mia Knight Organizations: Oklahoma Honors: Being the older Rylee Jones Heroes: Liam Neeson, Aaron Lewis and Jackie Gonzalez Proudest moment: Being in the same Music Theory Honors class as my best bud Leia Kirkpatrick
Landmark Bank 900 W Main St Durant, Ok 74701 (580) 924-9090 Member FDIC
Klowly Kelley
220 W Main St. Durant, OK (580) 924-4242 Member FDIC
Most memorable moment: Making fun of Coach Lopez almost everyday Organizations: FCCLA, HOSA, DECA, and Yearbook Heroes: My parents and Sandra Jones
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Watching movies in class on Fridays Heroes: My family Proudest moment: I didn’t get in trouble at school until my senior year, and it was only a little bit
Corner Drug
1005 W Main St. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-4444
Jonmichael Kennedy
Myah Keyes
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Durant Democrat
Most memorable moment: Playing at the Liberty Bowl in Band sophomore year Organizations: Band for 3 years and FCCLA 1 year Heroes: My hero is myself 10 years from now Proudest moment: When I got accepted into Texas A&M
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
DURANT SENIORS 2018 • 9
DURANT DEMOCRAT • SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
Jesse Kinyon
Leia Kirkpatrick
Brian Klann
Arnett Insurance Agency
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Durant Democrat
Kayla Knight
Michael Krantz
Grace Kuykendall
1116 W Main St Durant Ok 74701 580-924-5468
PO Box 1210 Durant OK, 74702 580-924-8280
Most memorable moment: Being around my friends and having fun at school Organizations: VocRehab Work Program Proudest moment: Passing all my classes my freshman year
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: All of Mr. McGehee’s class sophomore year Organizations: HOSA Honors: I got straight A’s 2 years in a row Heroes: My mom, papa, Marilyn Monroe, Donny, Steven, Harrison, and Ms. Cox, and Regina George Proudest moment: When I realized I had made life long friends
Gene’s Tire
Durant Democrat
Durant Democrat
Rachel Lamb
Lokii Landers
Emily Langley
46 E Main St. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-2265
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: When we had the mold walkout Organizations: Soccer and Softball Honors: 4 year varsity letters in softball, 4 year varsity letter in soccer, and NHS Heroes: My parents, Mindy Kaling, and Rick Ford Proudest moment: Going to state playoffs 5 times with soccer and softball
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Marching in front of thousands at the Liberty Bowl and being elected Homecoming Queen Organizations: Band, FFA, and HOSA Honors: NHS, OHS, Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society and Outstanding Student of the Semester at the KTC Heroes: My dad and my special mom, Tiffany Proudest moment: Hearing the band yell for me at drum major auditions and feeling all the support they gave me
Texoma Utility Equipment
Stuteville Chevrolet
Durant Democrat
Kayla Lee
Makenna Lehr
Malachi Lehr
3527 N. Washington Ave. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-9142
Most memorable moment: Coming home from the Ardmore football game laughing so hard we cried Organizations: FCCLA, DECA, HOSA and Yearbook Honors: Dean’s Honor Roll 2 times, A and B Honor Roll 3 times, and attitude is everything Heroes: My family and my teachers who never gave up on me Proudest moment: Getting into the college of my dreams! Go Bisons!
851 Westside Dr. Durant, OK 74701 580-920-1800
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Finally getting my first “Wow!” on a quiz in Mrs. Newtons’s Organizations: Soccer for 4 years, Cross Country for 1 year, Yearbook and Calculus Club Honors: Oklahoma Honors Society and National Honors Society Heroes: My parents, Mrs. Newton, and Vines and memes Proudest moment: Not dying during Cross Country my junior year and making it through 4 years of Mrs. Newton’s
Medical Center Pharmacy
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Durant Democrat
Alexandra Lemke
Brooke Leroy
Floyd Lewis
1026 Radio Rd. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-7425
Most memorable moment: Prom Organizations: DECA Heroes: My mom and stepdad Proudest moment: Keeping my grades up and graduating
University Park Auto Spa 3005 W University Blvd Durant, OK 74701 580-775-1855
PO Box 1210 Durant OK, 74702 580-924-8280
Most memorable moment: The entire school being convinced we had scabies Organizations: Student Council and FCA Honors: Being accepted to the one and only south-easy Heroes: Dwight Schrute Proudest moment: Graduating
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Heroes: My mom Proudest moment: The day I got a piece of paper saying I was done with it
Corner Drug
1005 W Main St. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-4444
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Tiffiany Linson
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT
Christpher Lynch
Jordy Maltos
Most memorable moment: Making the playoffs in Soccer Organizations: Soccer for 4 years Honors: Captain of the Soccer team and NHS Heroes: Larry Enticer “I’m still gonna send it.” And my grandpa Proudest moment: Surviving in Ms. Newton’s class for 3 years
Durant Democrat
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Durant Democrat
Fatima Martinez
Abigail Mason
Anna Mayfield
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Sleeping in my math class Organizations: Band for 2 years Heroes: Baker Mayfield Proudest moment: Getting away with sleeping
Heroes: My mom! Proudest moment: Figuring out who I am and what I’m worth.
Chicken Express
Durant Democrat
Walmart of Durant
Collin McDaniel
Cassidy McCann
Victoria McCarty
Durant Democrat
Durant Democrat
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Mika McCraw
Hannah J McDonald
Kaytlynn McElroy
227 Radio Rd Durant Ok 74701 580-924-4300
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Cheering at every sports event, doing yoga on the bus on the way home from a football game Organizations: Cheer, HOSA, FCA Honors: 4 year letter in Varsity Cheer, AllRegion Cheer Squad nominee, All State Cheer Squad nominee, senior cheer captain, AllAmerican nominee Heroes: Mom, Dad, Mawmaw and Pawpaw Proudest moment: Getting accepted to OU
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Winning Miss DHS my freshman year Organizations: Musical Theatre, Drama, Varsity Mixed and Women’s Choir, Media Team, Debate, BPA, Key Club, FOR Club, Forensics Club, AP Lang Club, AP Lit Club, and Art Club Honors: Ben Carson Scholar, NHS, OHS, NSHSS, Curriculum Contest Winner, 2nd and top 10 placings in BPA State, Homecoming Candidate Heroes: Jesus, my parents, Mrs. Latona and Meagan Jorgenson Proudest moment: Representing Durant at the Carson Scholars Banquet in Chicago
3712 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-920-0234
4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
Most memorable moment: Homecoming top 6 Organizations: Cheerleading and FCA Honors: 3 year letter in cheer Heroes: My dad, my Bubba Shane, and my Papa Proudest moment: Making cheer my senior year
Westside Family Dentistry
First Texoma National Bank 220 W Main St. Durant, OK (580) 924-4242 Member FDIC
3225 Shamrock Lane Durant OK 74701 Member FDIC 580-924-0022
Cheyenne McGee
Skyler McKaughan
Braeden McKee
2915 Westside Dr. Durant OK 74701 580-924-1234
Most memorable moment: When I forgot how to pray at the football game Organizations: Baseball and FCA Honors: NHS and 2017 All District Baseball Heroes: Dad, Coach Moore, Ricky Bobby, and Jack Black Proudest moment: Playing the #1 team in the nation at state
Most memorable moment: Watching Shaya get into a fight on the soccer field Organizations: Soccer, Student Council, HOSA and BPA Honors: Distinguished Student of Health Sciences, HOSA state, 3 year varsity letter in soccer, Sophomore class Secretary, Oklahoma Honor Society Heroes: My mom, my step dad, and Coach Jones Proudest moment: Finally making varsity in soccer
First United Bank
1400 W Main St • Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-2211 Member FDIC
Shamrock Bank
Bullard Dental
2929 W University Blvd Durant, OK 74701 580-931-3366
Brown’s Funeral Home 4900 W Old Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0393
DURANT SENIORS 2018 • 11
DURANT DEMOCRAT • SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
Elizabeth Medina
Natalie Mendez
Kalab Merritt Most memorable moment: Performing in the school musicals every year Organizations: 4 year Choir member and 4 year Key Club member Honors: Representing the state of Oklahoma on the Oklahoma Ambassador of Music European Tour Heroes: My mom, dad, and Harry Styles Proudest moment: Making superior ratings on my choir ensembles and taking them to State
Durant Democrat
Bullard Dental
Durant Democrat
Alexx Mitchell
Katelyn Mitchell
Durant Democrat
Red River Ford
Durant Democrat
Mason Moore
Noah Morgan
Jared Morgan
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Michael Miller
2929 W University Blvd Durant, OK 74701 580-931-3366
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Having Miss Garcia (my school mom) work at DHS for my senior year Organizations: Soccer for 1 year Honors: Being in Mrs. Kelley’s class my junior year and being a part of the class of 2018! Heroes: My mom, step dad, family, friends, and church family Proudest moment: Being able to graduate
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
402 Westside Dr. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-9458
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Breaking my nose Organizations: Basketball Honors: AP Statistics Heroes: My mom, grandpa & grandma Proudest moment: Driving my grandpa’s Cadillac
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Walmart of Durant
Durant Democrat
Hannah Morrison
Noah Morrison
Madyson Mullens
PO Box 1210 Durant OK, 74702 580-924-8280
Most memorable moment: Balancing cheer and band during the summer but making All-American Cheer Squad anyways! Organizations: Band, Cheerleading, Student Council, FCA and the Student Advisory Board Honors: NHS, All-American Cheer Squad, 6 year All District Honor Band, Champion of Character Award Heroes: Jesus, Taylor Swift, Jon Hazell, Annie Cox, Mrs. Lively and the Morrison family Proudest moment: Establishing the first Student Advisory Board
3712 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-920-0234
Most memorable moment: Winning regionals in baseball and the after party Organizations: Baseball Honors: 4 year Varsity Letter in Baseball Heroes: Jesus Christ and Donald Trump Proudest moment: Winning regionals and dog-piling on Tahlequah’s field
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Performing during the Liberty Bowl Organizations: Band Honors: All-District band, State clarinet choir, and 2nd place in Spanish at the Curriculum Contest Heroes: My mom, dad, Kaden, Mr. Gregg, Ms. Cox, Jullian Parker, and Shayne Topp Proudest moment: Being part of the Pride of Durant and playing in cool places such as San Antonio and Memphis
Kopper Kettle
Kopper Kettle
Durant Democrat
Allison Murray
Alexis Nabors
Chris Nava
215 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-745-9306
Most memorable moment: Making lifelong friendships Heroes: Jesus, my sister, my dad, my mom, and my Nana Proudest moment: Being accepted into leadership at my old high school
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
215 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-745-9306
Most memorable moment: Jamming on the cheer bus before every game Organizations: Cheerleading, Student Council, FCA, and HOSA Honors: NHS NSHSS, Senior Class Vice President, Cheer Captain, 3x All American Cheer qualifier, Most Spirited Cheerleader, and Best Dressed Heroes: My parents, my sister, Mrs. Lively, and Rihanna Proudest moment: Being named Cheer Captain
Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic 1901 W University Blvd Durant OK 74701 580-920-2020
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: My whole high school career was boring and uneventful Organizations: Band Honors: Honored to have studied under Chris Gregg Heroes: Ricardo Nava, George Lopez, D.J. Forbis, and Jackie Chan Proudest moment: Marching pregame and performing at half time during the Autozone Liberty Bowl
American Dream Realty LLC 801 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-931-8888
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Ashleigh Ned
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT
Brady Nicholas Most memorable moment: Winning Regionals in baseball and the after party Organizations: Baseball and Basketball Honors: All District Baseball 2016 and 2017 Heroes: Lebron James and Jacob Juneau Proudest moment: Scoring 7 runs in the 7th inning to go to State
Cade Ogden Most memorable moment: Spencer Patton and I stripping down to a singlet in front of everyone at a pep rally Organizations: Baseball, Football, NHS, Student Council, and Calculus Club Honors: Executive VP, President’s Excellence Award, American Citizenship Award, PC Leadership Award, Football Team Captain, Week 1 Hard Hat Award, 2017 prom Prince, and American Indian Honor Society Heroes: My dad, my mom and Michael Murphy Proudest moment: Receiving my appointment to US Naval Academy
Bullard Dental
Stuteville Chevrolet
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
2929 W University Blvd Durant, OK 74701 580-931-3366
Derek Ogden
Nicholas Orozco
Valentina Orozco Serrano
851 Westside Dr. Durant, OK 74701 580-920-1800
Most memorable moment: Beating McAlester in football Organizations: Football Upward Bound and Powerlifting Honors: Honor Socity and 1st in the Curriculum Contest Heroes: My grandparents Proudest moment: Beating McAlester in football
Most memorable moment: Fruit Fridays with Cross Country and horse apples Organizations: 4 years of soccer, 3 years of cross country, 1 year in yearbook Honors: Regional XC Champs, Cross Country State Qualifier Heroes: My parents, Mrs. Weiner, Coach Reynolds and my grandma Proudest moment: Starting varsity soccer and cross country and making new friends
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Walmart of Durant
Durant Democrat
Rayne Paris
Haleigh Patrick
Chloe Pigg-Paris
4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
3712 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-920-0234
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Meeting my best friend Catie Pfaff in encore junior year Organizations: FCCLA and BETA Honors: Member of the Honor Society Heroes: My mother, my Nana, my 2 sisters, Harry Styles, and Greta Genvig Proudest moment: Skipping junior prom to see the 1975 concert
Brown’s Funeral Home 4900 W Old Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0393
Cecilia Plyler
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma PO Box 1210 Durant OK, 74702 580-924-8280
Joseph Poston
Most memorable moment: Marching Pirates my freshman year. When Christian and Isaiah got AC because Mackinzi and I took them to get grilled cheese Organizations: Band, DECA, AP Calculus Club, Yearbook & Forensics Club Honors: made the AllDistrict Band 3 years in a row, made it through 4 years of Ms. Newton’s class Heroes: Mackinzi Whitmire, my parents, Nita White, & DJ Skysto
Choctaw Casino & Resort 4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
Steven Potts Organizations: BPA and Forensics Club Heroes: My great grandpa (Pop), Lil Skies, and Post Malone Proudest moment: Graduating
Vision Bank
Banner Finance 1009 W Main St. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-5400
2514 W University Blvd Durant, OK 74701 Member FDIC
Makayla Preston
Donny Prince
Gaven Rachel
2514 W University Blvd Durant, OK 74701 Member FDIC
Vision Bank
Most memorable moment: Stirring the pot of tea, drinking the tea and roughing the feathers Organizations: Tea Drinkers Association Honors: Being able to walk the stage Heroes: Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lana Del Rey, Diamond, Julia Man, Wonder Woman, J-Lo, Maggie Harp, Grease Kuykendall, and most certainly Regina George Proudest moment: Making great friends, I have gained so much confidence these past years, I will cherish these memories
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma PO Box 1210 Durant OK, 74702 580-924-8280
Walmart of Durant 3712 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-920-0234
DURANT SENIORS 2018 • 13
DURANT DEMOCRAT • SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
Regan Ramos
Khalio Rehman
Ty Reynolds
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Durant Democrat
Durant Democrat
Jessica Robbins
Connor Roberts
Raeni Robinson
Most memorable moment: Cross Country: fog, horse apples, Gregory the Frog, Prince Ronald Reagan, Snack!, and Family Fruit Fridays Organizations: XC and Track Honors: AP Lang, AP Lit, and AP Stats Heroes: My parents, great grandfather, Coach Reynolds and Coach Bokies Proudest moment: Everyone congratulating me for getting 5th at Regionals, 13th at State and going to the Meet of Champions
4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: When I was stranded in the parking lot for an hour and a half because my bumper fell off Organizations: Mixed Choir and Calculus Club Honors: 2017 OK Ambassadors of Music nominee Heroes: Ms. Newton, my parents, God, Pastor Larry Murray, The Gilmore Girls, and Shawn and Gus from Psych Proudest moment: Getting my one and only “wow” on a test in Ms. Newton’s class
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: The time I dropped Hunter in the Sparkler dance Organizations: Sparklers for 3 years Heroes: Hunter Hamilton, Preston Boney, and Future Proudest moment: Drivers Ed 2015 “Turn around don’t drown.”
Chicken Express
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
46 E Main St. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-2265
Jordan Rogers
Anastasia Romero
Sarah Routledge
227 Radio Rd Durant Ok 74701 580-924-4300
Most memorable moment: Meeting my best friend my freshman year and making memories the past 4 years Organizations: Track, Cross Country, KTC, and HOSA Heroes: My step mom, Since 8th grade she has helped our family and pushed me to better myself Proudest moment: Discovering what I want to do and doing everything I need to get there.
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Sareyea Royal
Kopper Kettle 215 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-745-9306
Gavin Rudolf Organizations: Football, Wrestling, and Powerlifting Honors: 3 year letter in Football and 2 year letter in Wrestling Heroes: My Mom and Dad and My Uncle Brady Proudest moment: Ending a long rivalry streak when we beat McAlester
Gene’s Tire
Most memorable moment: Helping Tanner find a homecoming dress, playing Dutch 21 in tennis, and taking care of a calf in AG Organizations: Tennis, FFA and Student Council Honors: National Honor Society, 4 year varsity letter for tennis, American Citizenship Award, serving as the FFA chapters reporter, secretary and vice president Heroes: My mom, my dad, my sister, Baby Houseman, and Serena Williams Proudest moment: Getting 2nd at state with Rebekah Corson
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Braden Rudolf Most memorable moment: The time I swan lifted the great Guy Carey at the sophomore HOCO dance Organizations: Wrestling, Football, and HOSA Honors: State Qualifier in Wrestling, Lion Heart Award, and Impact Player of the Month Heroes: My dad Proudest moment: Winning the match that qualified me to go to Wrestling State
Corner Drug
Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic
First United Bank
Taylor Russell
Samantha Saucedo
Thomas Sawyer
1005 W Main St. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-4444
1901 W University Blvd Durant OK 74701 580-920-2020
1400 W Main St Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-2211 Member FDIC
Most memorable moment: Encore, back when that was still a thing … Organizations: HOSA, FCCLA and Art Club Honors: 1st place in Star Events: Illustrated Talk and 2nd place Star Events: Recycle and Redesign Heroes: A boogie with da hoodie, Mick Jenkins, Chance the Rapper, and thank you mom and dad for everything Proudest moment: Graduation and being accepted to Murray State College
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Brown’s Funeral Home 4900 W Old Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0393
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
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SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT
Rachel Scott
Tristan Seidl
Marie’s Shaggy to Chic Doggie Boutique
Walmart of Durant
116 N 9th Ave Durant OK 74701 580-924-5951
Drake Shastri-Deoniker Cates Most memorable moment: Every basketball game Heroes: Kobe Bryant and Connor McGregor Proudest moment: Getting to play ball for the fans, and to represent Durant Lions by doing what I love
Alex Shastid
Shamrock Bank
3712 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-920-0234
3225 Shamrock Lane Durant OK 74701 Member FDIC 580-924-0022
Keaton Shattuck
Jensen Simmons
Most memorable moment: Winning basketball regionals as a sophomore Organizations: Basketball and tennis Honors: 2015 Lion Heart Award Heroes: Mom, Dad, my brother Bentley, and Texas V Scottish Rites Hospital Proudest moment: Returning to school after back surgery
Most memorable moment: Beating McAlester at their homecoming, winning regionals, and going to state in baseball Organizations: Calculus Club, Baseball, Football, and Student Advisory Board Honors: 2 year football letter, 4 year baseball letter, NHS, OHS and Woodmen Life Award Heroes: Donny ,Brenda, Cameron, Jacoby Simmons, Mrs. Newton, Coach Hazell, My Pepaw, and Derrick Haworth Proudest moment: Winning Champion of Character
Durant Democrat
First Texoma National Bank
First United Bank
Tyler Smith
Trevor Stachowski-Laffers
Skylar Stephens
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Hysterical social situations I have witnessed Honors: Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society, Academic All-State Nominee, National Honor Society Nominee, and Honor Roll Heroes: Kanye West, Jeffrey Williams, Marrissey, Ernest Hemingway, Raf Simans, Lebran James, Rakim Mayers Proudest moment: Being myself despite existing in a provincial atmosphere
220 W Main St. Durant, OK (580) 924-4242 Member FDIC
1400 W Main St Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-2211 Member FDIC
Most memorable moment: reconciled my friendship with Simi Kaur who changed me as a person Proudest moment: Graduating and having a 3.0 GPA
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Durant Democrat
Kopper Kettle
Skylar Stinnett
Tyler Stubblefield
Jacob Tarrant
4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Most memorable moment: Marching in the St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day parade Organizations: Band, Jazz Band, Key Club Honors: Outstanding junior class musician, Gold letter in band 2 years, 1st place in Psychology and 2nd place in Music Fundamentals @ Curriculum Contest Heroes: My parents, Mr. Gregg Proudest moment: Being contracted to perform with a professional marching band this summer
Heroes: Lil Strange and Rose Proudest moment: Graduating and leaving
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Harrison Taylor
Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic 1901 W University Blvd Durant OK 74701 580-920-2020
Addyson Terrell
1901 W University Blvd Durant OK 74701 580-920-2020
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Kendyl Thomas Organizations: Manager for the football team and powerlifting Heroes: My parents because they support me in everything I do Proudest moment: When I became a State Powerlifting Champion for girls
Most memorable moment: The student led walkout to protest the mold in 2016 Organizations: Drama, Choir, Musical theater, Young Democrats of Durant, AP Lang Club Honors: President of Young Democrats of Durant Heroes: My mom, Dr. Hall, and Mrs. Weiner Proudest moment: Playing Matthew Charissma in the student led production of “And Then There Was One”.
Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic
215 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-745-9306
Durant Democrat 200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Brown’s Funeral Home 4900 W Old Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0393
DURANT SENIORS 2018 • 15
DURANT DEMOCRAT • SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
Emily Thompson
Zachary Thompson
Most memorable moment: When Felicia got the cheer bus hung on a rock at BWW my sophomore year Organizations: Cheer, Student Council, FCA, and HOSA Honors: NHS, HOS, HOSA National qualifier, All-American Cheer nominee, Senior Class Secretary Heroes: My parents, Papa and Mrs. Lively Proudest moment: Cheering for the basketball boys as they won regionals my sophomore year
Makayla Trail Most memorable moment: Being stuck on a broke down bus on the way home from Danceline Camp and ordering pizza off the side of the highway Organizations: Sparklers for 4 years Heroes: My grandma and Coach Misty Proudest moment: Joining the Sparkler team and becoming a part of an amazing organization
First United Bank
Stuteville Chevrolet
Durant Democrat
Tommy Tran
Destiny Trautman
Joshua Virgen
1400 W Main St Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-2211 Member FDIC
851 Westside Dr. Durant, OK 74701 580-920-1800
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Organizations: HOSA Heroes: My grandmother Sandra, SNL, memes, Sunday naps, a good book, and my cat Proudest moment: Continuing up the staircase of life, never sitting down for too long. Overcoming my fears and doubts and finding myself
University Park Auto Spa
Durant Democrat
Kopper Kettle
Natalie Wacker
Dakota Wallace
Hannah Wallace
3005 W University Blvd Durant, OK 74701 580-775-1855
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
215 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-745-9306
Most memorable moment: Prom night Heroes: My mom and my dad Proudest moment: I made an A+ on a test
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Durant Democrat
Medical Center Pharmacy
Trever West
Mackinzi Whitmire
Isaac Wilson
4216 U.S. 69 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0160
Most memorable moment: Making new friends Organizations: VocRehab Work Program Proudest moment: Graduation
Green Spray
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
1026 Radio Rd. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-7425
Most memorable moment: When I fell asleep in class and made everyone stand up for 5 minutes Organizations: Band, DECA & Forensics Club Honors: made the alldistrict honor band 6 years in a row Heroes: Cecila Plyler, Ms. Kelley, my mom, my girl Nita, and DJ Skysto Proudest moment: I wore shorts everyday, even when it was cold
517 N 1st Ave Durant, OK 74701 580-924-3663
1005 W Main St. Durant, OK 74701 580-924-4444
Corner Drug
Durant Democrat
Lindsay Wiskus
Kylie Wood
Dalton Woodrum
American Dream Realty LLC
Brown’s Funeral Home
200 W. Beech St. Durant, OK 74701 580-634-2151
Organizations: HOSA, DECA, and Varsity mixed choir
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma PO Box 1210 Durant OK, 74702 580-924-8280
801 W Main St Durant OK 74701 580-931-8888
4900 W Old Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701 580-920-0393
16 • DURANT SENIORS 2018
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT
Hats Off
to the Graduates It’s your day, and we couldn’t be prouder of your hard work and accomplishments. Now that you’ve earned your diploma, there’s nothing stopping you from reaching your goals, and we hope all of your dreams come true.
We wish you a happy graduation and a great summer.
You’ve earned it!
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