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 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 […]
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 […]
Perkins-Tryon’s Landry Shepherd – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Perkins Primary Care
Goals are a great motivator to get us where we want to be. They give us something to work towards and help us stay focused. Landry Shepherd says that seeing people do what she hopes to do is something that helps her. “What motivates me is when I see D1 college softball players doing what […]
Ponca City’s Allison Edwards – Presented by Equity Bank
Wearing their school uniform and colors when they compete is something that can be special to high school student athletes. It reminds them that they are playing for more than just themselves. Allison Edwards says that she is proud to compete for Ponca City. “Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat is very special to my […]
Ponca City Teacher – Perla Gallegos – Presented by FNB Ponca
The saying goes, Find a job you love and you will never work another day in your life. For most people that is just a saying, but for Perla Gallegos, it is the truth. She teaches Spanish levels one through four at Ponca City High School and she loves helping students by sharing what she […]
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 […]