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Eye-opening first job lesson for Reynolds

2012-05-19T14:15:18-05:00

Stephanie Reynolds’ first job out of college was an eye-opening experience that brought the Waurika native close to a distressing side of life. But it also helped give her a new for the future and the role she could play in the lives of children.

‘Special group’ exits Ryan

2012-05-19T12:57:56-05:00

Every class that’s passed through Ryan Public Schools during his tenure has been “special” to Larry Ninman.

Transportation bond topic at special meeting

2012-05-19T12:22:53-05:00

What could be the first step in a process to bring a transportation and equipment school bond issue to public vote will be taken during a special meeting of the Waurika District 23 Board of Education.

New Waurika grid skipper was in-house

2012-05-19T12:21:27-05:00

When the man who was supposed to lead the football program into the world of eight-man format decided to give up the role, the administration at Waurika Public Schools didn’t have to look far for a new trailblazer.

Waurika’s Clark among state’s ‘best of the best’

2012-05-19T12:19:54-05:00

Waurika High School senior Brandi Clark graduates Friday night having attained one of the state’s premier academic awards.

Pittman selected by OBU for President’s Scholarship

2012-05-19T12:17:54-05:00

Waurika High senior Austin Gage Pittman recently was awarded a President’s Academic Scholarship by Oklahoma Baptist University for the 2012-13 academic year.

Hastings is lone county community to see sales tax return dip in April

2012-05-19T12:03:50-05:00

Ryan, Terral and Cornish experienced solid increases in their sales tax return, but Hastings’ return dipped by one-third, when the Oklahoma Tax Commission released its sales tax report for April.

Keynote speaker not sure why he was selected for Waurika honor

2012-05-19T12:02:04-05:00

While he’s humbled by being selected, Steve Waid isn’t sure what’s led to the honor.

Bernard takes charge

2012-05-19T11:52:09-05:00

Waurika’s new mayor is pretty realistic about having a new title, but Jim Bernard is ready to explore the challenge of the new role.

WHS alum inspires with his spirit for teaching

2012-05-11T08:36:04-05:00