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 […]
Stillwater’s Nikki Pitts – Q & A – Presented by Larry Gosney – State Farm

VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Nikki: I am a junior at Stillwater High School, where I play golf. VYPE: What accomplishment are you most proud of? Nikki: That would be winning state in my sophomore year at Stillwater Country Club. All my teammates are my best friends, and […]
Stillwater’s Amy Reavis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Larry Gosney – State Farm

There are moments throughout the career of an athlete that have an impact on them. These could be personal achievements, or in the case of Amy Reavis, a team accomplishment. “The highlight of my career was winning the State Championship with my team last year,” she recalled. “It was really special to have experienced that […]
Stillwater’s Jackson Bays – Q & A – Presented by BancFirst Stillwater

VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Jackson: I am a senior at Stillwater High School, and I am on the golf team. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person? Jackson: It has taught me that improving in something takes discipline and consistency, and […]
Stillwater’s Alex Kidangathazhe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Stillwater

Alex Kidangathazhe is a member of the Stillwater High School Academic Team. While it may not be one of the traditional sports, being a successful academic team still requires a lot of hard work, practice, and continually learning. “I think one of the most important traits in the academic team is a willingness to learn, […]
Stillwater’s Sophia Jahanshahi – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Stillwater Women’s Clinic

Sophia Jahanshahi loves the game of soccer and has invested a lot to be at her best when she competes. But she is willing to put in all that work because she has plans for her future. “I had to sacrifice a lot,” she said. “I left Apex, my club team of 12 years, to […]
Stillwater’s Dillan Pinney-Mahler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Hideaway

High school students can have a lot of people in their lives that influence them and help them grow into solid adults. But there might be one group of people that can sometimes get overlooked and that is the teachers whose classrooms they sit in each and every school day. Dillan Pinney-Mahler is a senior […]
Stillwater’s Cameron Lang – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jene Kelly – Shelter Insurance

There is a lot of pride and honor that goes along with competing for your school. High School athletes know that they are not just playing for themselves when they step out on the field or court. Cameron Lang says that she is proud to be able to compete alongside her teammates at each game […]
Stillwater’s Daniel Naveda – Q & A – Presented by Oklahoma Community Credit Union

VYPE: What grade are you in and what do you compete in? Daniel: I am a junior at Stillwater High School and I am a member of the school’s Academic Team. VYPE: What has being on your team taught you? Daniel: It has really taught me how to work with others. VYPE: What teammate has […]