Ponca City Teacher – Julie Funkhouser – Presented by First National Bank
Almost everyone has had at least one educator that has had an impact on their life. Whether it was in elementary school, college, or somewhere in between, the influence that they have on your life can be long lasting. Julie Funkhouser is a teacher at Ponca City High School and she says that there was […]
Ponca City Teacher – Lynne Collenback – Presented by First National Bank
Teachers play an important role in our society as they impact the future generations of leaders and citizens. Lynne Collenback is an educator and she says that watching her students grow and learn makes it a very rewarding career. “I love the kids and I love seeing them grow up,” she said. “I get them […]
Ponca City Area Underclassmen to Watch – Presented by Skyway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
BOYS BASKETBALL Cooper Lusk – BlackwellAt six-foot-eight, Cooper is a left handed player that can play inside and outside. He has a great attitude and is a great student. He has all the tools to be an outstanding player. Trenton Morton – NewkirkTrenton is a sophomore for Newkirk this season. He has worked hard in […]
Stuteville Ford of Ponca City Photo shoot: Ponca City Girls Wrestling Team
Ponca City Teacher : Letticia Deitas – Presented by First National Bank of Oklahoma
There are people that we come across in our lives that make a big impact on our lives. Whether they are someone that is a part of our everyday lives or someone that we just happen to interact with, the mark they leave can be long lasting. Letticia Deitas says that her decision to become […]
Ponca City Teacher: Delwin Bartelt – Presented by First National Bank of Oklahoma
Delwin Bartelt is in his 24th year of being an educator. Over that time, he has had the opportunity to enjoy a lot of moments in the classroom. “I enjoy many things about being a teacher,” he said. “Things such as the students, the unique viewpoints and youth they bring, every day is very different […]
Ponca City Wildcats Cheer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Equity Bank
There is a lot of work that goes into a team being successful. Each member of the team has to do their part and play the role they are assigned to the best of their ability. The Ponca City cheer team is led by Amie Huster, who is in her fourth year of leading the […]
Ponca City Mom: Ashley Shearer – Presented by The Ponca City Real Estate Company
What does being an involved parent mean? For Ashley Shearer, it means to be there for your kids. It means being there wether they know that they need you or not. “We only get to raise our children one time, and every time you show up counts towards their development. I make sure to talk […]
Ponca City Mom: Kortnie Cox – Presented by The Ponca City Real Estate Company
By Ariel Casida What does being an involved parent mean? To Kortnie Cox, being an involved parent means everything. She feels that for our children’s sports programs and classrooms to be successful, you need parents involved to help make everything happen for them. “A few coaches or a teacher can’t do everything all on their […]
Q&A with Ponca City’s Jordan Caker – Presented by Tom Henley – Shelter Insurance
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play?Jordan: I am a freshman at Ponca City and I play basketball. VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of?Jordan: Dunking the ball on a 10 foot goal VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person?Jordan: Loyalty […]