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 […]
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 […]
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 Madden Edgar – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center of Blackwell
Credit for Photos: Carrie Little Madden Edgar is a sophomore at Blackwell High School. He got his start in wrestling from his dad. Ever since he was a small child, Madden has always been around the wrestling matches due to his dad being a wrestling coach. He was always there with his dad for the matches, so […]
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 […]