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The Alpha Beta Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Redlands Community College was selected the Most Distinguished Chapter among over 1,200 chapters internationally.

This prestigious recognition, announced at the recent annual conference of the international honor society for two-year colleges, marks a significant milestone for Redlands’ historically strong PTK program and is the result of dedication, exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence exhibited by the members of the Redlands chapter.

Okarche High School’s March Students of the Month are Kade Henrichs and Reagan Marler.

Okarche March Lion and Lioness honorees are Briley Alig and Katy Creswell.

The Underwood OHCE met recently at the Cherokee Restaurant for its April meeting. Those present were Janan Fletcher, Bernita Davis, Vicki Duncan, Delpha Miklautsch, Ann Ricketts and Natalia Valenzuela.

Davis read minutes of the previous meeting, with Fletcher giving the treasurer’s report.

The group began some preliminary discussions on fair projects.

Duncan noted that members will be taking baked goods to county commissioners on May 6. Commissioners will proclaim May 5-11 as Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week.

El Reno High School March Students of the Month are Ethen Turner, Abril Acosta, Trevor Felz, Lilly Hayes, Gary Beverly, Serenity Schnider, Tevin Palmer, and Trinity Blackowl.

Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma has named its 2024 Gold Award recipients.

Emma Bannister of El Reno is one of 13 Girl Scouts recognized for her outstanding leadership and community impact achieved through a hands-on project.

Bannister’s project, Sensory Walk for Tots, provides children with opportunities to connect learning with nature.

Bannister, a former member of Troop 493, identified a need, created a solution and came up with a plan.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church, with Carol Stine calling the meeting to order. Patricia Morrison offered a devotional titled “In His Time.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, with Morrison giving the treasury report.

Donna Wehmuller was birthday honoree.

Janice Taylor gave the leader lesson on “Alpha-Gal Syndrome.”

Stine reported on the executive meeting she and Taylor attended.  

OHCE Week will begin May 6, with Spring Fling set for May 7 in Mustang.

The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their April meeting at the 4-H building. Jimmy Johnston opened with leading of the Pledge of Allegiance, with Gary Sorrells offering prayer.

The club held an open playday March 23 that had a great turnout and another playday will be scheduled soon.

Members discussed riding in the Chickasha parade June 22. Planning is under way for the annual rodeo set for Aug. 2 and 3.

Next regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. May 2 at the 4-H building.

These are the Maple March Students of the Month, front row from left, Andrew Bass, kindergarten; Riley McKee, third grade; Kennedy Bonilla, first grade; and Olivia Tredway, pre-kindergarten; back row, Ryder Striegel, fourth grade; Jacob Bugaj, sixth grade; Landy Giesbrecht, eighth grade; Addison Brandley, fifth grade; and Wager Ferguson, second grade. Not pictured: Quinn Charmasson, seventh grade.

Damrosch Ladies Music Club will be performing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 at First Christian Church located at 400 S. Barker.

A small reception will follow the performance and all are invited to attend.

An El Reno High School student will compete this weekend in a national academic tournament

The top single player competition for quiz bowl, National Academic Quiz Tournaments Individual Player National Championship Tournament will be held this Sunday, April 7, in Rosemont, Ill.

EHS’ Riley Ray will compete in a 260-player field. Thirty-two states, the District of Columbia and South Korea will be represented in the sixth championship of its kind.