Ponca City Teacher – Andrea Burris – Presented by FNB Ponca

Andrea Burris teaches Extended Transition at Ponca City High School. As she has made her journey as an educator, she has found that she loves to teach and make an impact on her students. “I started as a paraprofessional somewhat by chance,” she said. “I applied for the job without fully knowing what to expect, but […]

Blackwell’s Garret Short – Presented by Bancfirst Blackwell

Garret Short is a sophomore at Blackwell High School. He participates in wrestling and agriculture. He got his start with wrestling when his dad signed him up when he was six; he loved it and stayed with it ever since. He’s now been wrestling for ten years. Garret’s favorite part about wrestling is the grit […]

Frontier’s Allen Jones – Presented by 7C Steakhouse

There is a lot of work that is required to be a successful athlete. Along with the mental and physical preparation, you also have to be willing to do the extra work. Allen Jones says that having something to motivate you is also important. “It takes putting in the practice on your own time,” he […]

Tonkawa’s Henley Hembree – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center of Tonkawa

Henley Hembree is a sophomore at Tonkawa High School. She is involved in basketball, cheer, track, extended studies, and the National Honor Society. Henley got her start in sports from her three older sisters. She grew up watching them playing basketball, cheering and running track, and decided that she wanted to follow in their footsteps. […]

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 […]