Q&A with Ponca City’s Natalia Good – Presented by Sparklight
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Natalia: I am a sophomore at Ponca City High School. I play basketball for the school and I also play travel softball. VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of? Natalia: I am most proud of starting varsity basketball as a […]
Ponca City’s Rheagan Bohon – Presented by Sparklight
Throughout our lives, we have people that are influential and play a role in us becoming who we are. While some people see celebrities and professional athletes as people to look up to, Rheagan Bohon prefers people that are a little closer to home. “My grandma would be my role model because she always encouraged […]
Ponca City’s Katelyn Clark – Presented by Phillips 66 Ponca
There are people in each of our lives who have an impact on us and help shape us into the people we are or will become. Katelyn Clark has a few people who fit that bill for her, but has one who stands out. “Some of my biggest influences and role models are the people […]
Ponca City’s Aven Hobbs – Presented by Tom Henley Shelter
Role models can play a big role in everyone’s life. And that is especially true when we are younger because they are someone that we look up to and hope to be like. Aven Hobbs is a student-athlete at Ponca City High School and he has a few people that he would consider role models. […]
Ponca City Mom – Sylvia Chavana – Presented by Ponca City Real Estate Co.
These days, it seems like families are always on the go and usually in different directions. While this can be tough at times, it is important to parents to be able to be there to support their kids so they do what they can to make that happen. Sylvia Chavana is the mother of three […]
Ponca City Mom – Mitzi Pemberton – Presented by the Ponca City Real Estate Co.
Parenting can be stressful and busy sometimes. No matter what age your kids are, you are still there to help them in whatever way you can. Mitzi Pemberton says that it is the same when your kid also plays sports. “Being a parent to an athlete can be hard at times,” she said. “Knowing your […]
Q&A with Ponca City’s Dax Iraggi – Presented by Equity Bank
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Dax: I am a senior at Ponca City High School and I play soccer. VYPE: What accomplishment are you most proud of? Dax: Having the most goals out of anyone in 20-plus years. VYPE: What has your sport taught you to help you […]
Perkins-Tryon’s Kennedy Parker – Athlete Spotlight
Most athletes that compete at any level strive to be their best and reach their full potential. This is not just something that happens overnight, but instead it is from a lot of hard work and determination. Kennedy Parker knows what it takes to reach the place she wants to reach. “To be successful in […]
Stillwater’s Sarah Sanders – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Teaching is an important part of our society because it directly impacts and shapes our next generation of leaders and citizens. But along with teaching them the lessons, it is also important to support them and encourage them. Sarah Sanders is a teacher at Stillwater High School and she says that she enjoys all the […]
Stillwater’s Steve Shanks – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Steve Shanks has been an educator for over thirty years. In his life, he has been given numerous pieces of advice covering a lot of topics. But as he looks back, he has one bit of advice that still sticks with him. “My grandfather raised me,” Shanks said. “He told me one time I would […]