El Reno High’s top students
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El Reno High School December Students of the Month are Abrielle Vanderschans, Malachi Bilbrey, Brooklyn Black, Carter Roman Nose, Maddie Moss, Dawson Holland, Dana Almanza and Coy Atkins.
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Redlands, Northwestern OSU deal to help nursing students further education
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Redlands Community College President Jena Marr and Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Bo Hannaford signed a partnership agreement recently to allow Redlands nursing students to seamlessly continue their education at the university.
Graduates of Redlands nursing program will be given credit at Northwestern for specific courses already taken, totaling 48 credit hours.
El Reno Wranglers to ride in St. Patrick's Day Parade
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The El Reno Wranglers held their January meeting at the 4-H Building, with Trish Duncan and Jimmy Johnston leading the flag salute and Gary Sorrells offering prayer.
It was noted the club received thank-you cards from The Lord’s Harvest, Mobile Meals and House of Healing for recent donations.
The club will participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the OKC Stockyards on March 16.
Next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at the 4-H Building. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the El Reno Wranglers is welcome to attend.
Churn earns NSHSS achievement
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Calumet High School student Peyton Churn is among those recognized for superior academic achievement by the National Society of High School Scholars.
The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.
NSHHS members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. Each step along the way – from high school to college to career – NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions.
SWOSU releases fall honor rolls
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The President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon have been announced for the 2023 fall semester. To be listed on the President’s Honor Roll, students must earn all A’s in 12 or more hours during a semester. Those named to the Dean’s Honor Roll must complete 12 semester hours of undergraduate work with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher with no grade lower than a C.
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Scouts collect food
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El Reno Scouts came together last week to round up food for The Lord’s Harvest.
Beth Griesel led the youngsters in the effort and together they delivered non-perishable food items to Nikki Pruitt, founder and director of The Lord’s Harvest.
Wonkavision
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Students at Lincoln Learning Center were awarded the Golden Ticket to go see the new Wonka movie.
Students earned this ticket for their outstanding attendance.
Riverside Citizens
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Riverside December Citizens of the Month, front row from left, Kyndall Thompson, Valentina Garcia, Gael Saldana, Maddax Lehman, Emma Royse, Ava McCall and Camrynn Foster; back row, Crew Wooten, Payton Stinnet, David Hudelson, Caroline Bender, Bridget Crites, Mia Matias, Sean Funk, Colten Barker, Quade Strecker and Irelynn O’Daniel. Not pictured: Meghanne Madewell.
Everyone is welcome to join in for Community Christmas Dinner
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Come join us, one and all, for the 40th Annual Community Christmas Dinner.
We will be serving at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. A big thank you to Wesley United Methodist Church for allowing us to use the Family Center at the church, 115 S. Barker.
If you would like to come and help, all hands are greatly appreciated. We could use greeters, servers, cooks, prep help, cleanup help and anything else you might feel compelled to chip in with.
We could use some donations. If you would like to pitch in, we have set up an account at MidFirst Bank in downtown El Reno.