Ponca City Mom – Amy Arbona – Presented by The Ponca City Real Estate Co
Amy Arbona is the mother of five and she is proud of each one of her kids. As a parent, she knows that it is important to help her kids become good people and be the best that they can. “Teaching them to set and understand priorities helps them develop responsibility, time management skills, and […]
Q&A with Ponca City’s Tavionne Akers – Presented by Equity Bank
VYPE: What sports do you play and what grade are you in? Tavionne: I play basketball at Ponca City High School, where I am a freshman. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person? Tavionne: Emotional control VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of? Tavionne: Winning first […]
Ponca City Wildcats Baseball – Presented by Equity Bank
Last season did not go the way that the Ponca City Wildcats had planned, ending with a 13-26 record. But with a new season approaching, head coach Grant Middlebrooks likes the way his team is looking. “This year’s team will be seeing some new faces but also have some old ones,” the coach said. “This […]
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 […]
Blackwell’s Alonso Lopez – Presented by Stillwater Medical Center Blackwell
A high school’s band or more than just students that play at halftime of a Friday night football game or in a local parade. They are a dedicated group of students that love music and put in a lot of hard work so they are prepared for these events, and most importantly, their competitions. Alonso […]
Q&A with Blackwell’s Kruz Goff – Presented by Bancfirst Blackwell
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Kruz: I am a senior at Blackwell High School. I am on the wrestling team. VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of? Kruz: Being a four-time state champion. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better […]
Blackwell’s Matthue Mooring – Presented by Bancfirst Blackwell
High school athletes invest a lot of time and effort into becoming the best that they can be. Not only do they want to excel in their sport, but they also want to compete hard for the name on their uniform. “It means a lot to be able to represent Blackwell, especially our basketball program,” […]
Frontier’s Kolton Ingmire – Presented by 7C Steakhouse
Athletes work hard to reach the goals that they set for themselves. While they want to reach their personal goals, players like Kolton Ingmire says that his biggest motivation is to help his teams be successful also. “The thing that motivates me the most is that our baseball program has never made it past regionals,” […]
Blackwell Baseball – Presented by Mark Estep State Farm
The Blackwell baseball program will be losing a group of players that have had a big impact on the program. While the road has not always been smooth, this group of seniors have stuck together and helped keep the program on track. “This senior group has been a big factor for this program,” said head […]