Q&A with Newkirk’s Brooklynne Reyes – Track Spotlight – Presented by Cowley Community College
By: Hunter Ferguson Newkirk runner Brooklynne Reyes completed an interview with VYPE. VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year? My personal goals for this year are to be able to make it to State, PR in my events from last year, and to make it a fun time with my teammates. I would love […]
Tonkawa’s Isaiah Lively – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cowley Community College
High school athletes work hard in order to be at their best when they compete. Putting in the work at practice and doing the extra work outside of practice are both important, but Isaiah Lively says that staying focused on the job at hand goes a long way. “Some of the biggest motivation in my […]
Blackwell’s Michaleen Paige – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst of Blackwell
Throughout a teacher’s career, there can be a countless number of students that they are educating. And while the lessons and classwork are important, Michaeleen Paige says that there is more to being a teacher than just that. “My greatest contribution to education has been the opportunity to experience the lives of the thousands of […]
Blackwell’s Reese Lambert – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center of Blackwell
Family can be an important part of anyone’s life and high school athletes are no exception. Their presence in the stands during a competition can give the athlete a big boost when they are playing. Reese Lambert says that her family has a big impact on her when she is competing. “My parents are my […]
Blackwell’s Nik Flyingout – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center of Blackwell
Competition is an important part of athletics. Not only does it help the athletes in the game to work harder, it can also help form bonds that can last for a long time. Nik Flyingout is a sophomore at Blackwell High School, where he plays basketball, football, and baseball. He says that out of all the […]
Ponca City’s Haley Crowder – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by First National Bank of Oklahoma
Teachers have a great influence on the students that they teach, whether they realize it or not. Spending a school year with a teacher can do more than just help you become a better student, it can also help shape the type of person and citizen you will become. They can also have an impact […]
9 Questions with Perry’s Emery Halford – Track Spotlight – Presented by Seth Wadley Ford of Perry
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Emery: I am a junior at Perry High School. I play softball, basketball, and I run track. VYPE: What motivates you? Emery: My friends and family, and I’m very competitive. VYPE: Who are some of your biggest influences or role models? Emery: My mom is my biggest role model […]
Perry’s Morgan Dolezal – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Seth Wadley Ford of Perry
Success is something that almost everyone strives for in an area of their life. But it is not something that is just handed out, it has to be earned. Morgan Dolezal knows what it takes to be her best and she has had someone in her life that has been a great example of that. […]
Perry’s Sarah Davison – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Seth Wadley Ford of Perry
Competing in sports as a high school student means that you are playing for more than just yourself. You are also representing the school whose colors you wear on your uniform. Sarah Davison may be newer to the community of Perry but she does have a special tie to the community. “I moved to Perry this […]
Q&A with Perry’s Alliyah Shrum – Track Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center of Perry
By: Hunter Ferguson Perry runner Alliyah Shrum recently completed an interview with VYPE. VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year? My personal goals for this season are improving my running form and having a better time in my 100 and 200-yard dashes. VYPE: What is your favorite athletic memory? Winning the 3A 2023 […]