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Five members of the Okarche speech team earned second-place sweepstakes honors at the Shattuck Invitational Speech Tournament. Every OHS student competing won at least one medal. Hunter Buck took second in prose and was a finalist in domestic extemp.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Methodist Church. Carol Stine called the meeting to order, while Ann Niemann led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Stine offered the devotional titled “Compassion.”

The El Reno Wranglers recently gathered for their February meeting, with Jimmy Johnston calling the meeting to order. Trisha Duncan led in the flag salute, while Gary Sorrells offered prayer. Johnston presented the club with the IPRA 2022 Rodeo of the Year Award.

Okarche High School’s January Lion and Lioness honorees are senior Tyson Endres and junior Jace Rother. Okarche January Students of the Month are Jade Jackson and Kade Henrichs.  

Seven members of the Okarche High School Speech Team recently competed in the Weatherford Invitational Tournament, with every Okarche participant placing in the contest. Maddie Vogt and Anna Shirey took third in public-forum debate.

El Reno High School Academic Team earned third place at recent state competition held at Rose State. There were eight teams competing.

The Okarche High School Speech Team recently brought home the Class 3A sweepstakes plaque from the Okeene tournament. Okeene’s annual invitational speech tournament drew entries from nine area high schools in Class 3A.  OHS had 13 placings in the contest and also earned three special awards.

Clairetha Griffis of Fort Eutis, Va., and Glenn A. Barnes Sr. of Port Norris, N.J., were united in marriage June 5, 2021, at the El Reno VFW with Wes Brower officiating. Wedding music was provided by DJ LaMorce Fuston of Oklahoma City.

El Reno High School January Students of the Month.

Maple January Students of the Month, front row from left, Easton Hughey, kindergarten; Liam Brincefield, third grade; Laken Meschberger, second grade; Parker Tinsley, first grade; and Hayes Ferguson, pre-kindergarten; back row, Kinsley Bonilla, fourth grade; Zoey Pawnee, sixth grade; Harper Looper,...