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Pictured are Calumet October Students of the Month, Ashtyn Heinley, Bella Dean, Wyatt Cox and Jace Chambless.

El Reno High School Academic Team had a good start to the year, placing seventh out of 17 teams at the National Academic Quiz Tournament held at the University of Oklahoma.

Riley Ray ranked third overall individually in the tournament with an El Reno record score of 620 points as a freshman.

The team also posted an El Reno record of six round wins with a 6-5 overall record and was one win away from qualifying for the national tournament in this first competition of the year.

Next up was a best two out of three tournament against Piedmont for 5A OSSAA Districts.

Maple October Citizenship Award winners, front row, Ella Rosales, pre-kindergarten; second row, Sayler Story, second grade; Christopher Barker, third grade; Blakely McLemore, kindergarten; and Riley McKee, first grade; third row, Jasper Whitman, fourth grade; Kennedy Arnold, eighth grade; Maelee Moss, seventh grade; Ashtyn Stokes, sixth grade; and Kaelyn Racca, fifth grade.

The Okarche Lion and Lioness August/September honorees are seniors Trenton Neiderer and Mackenzie Schneiter.

The Okarche High School August/September Students of the Month, senior McKenzie Stewart and freshman Kera Avilez

Maple A Honor Roll honorees, front row, Pierson Brandley; second row from left, Karalynn Ellis, Katie Ellis, Presley Swigart, Jasper Whitman, Hayden Rosholt, Colsen Blagg, Zoey Pawnee, Kaelyn Racca, Braxton White, Lexi Caldwell, Halle Hunt, Hunter Lorenzen and Zuri Lewis; third row, Stoney Baker, Levi Bass, John Prince, Gavin Basler, Dominic Steinbruck, Alexis Richardson, Kassidy Ferguson, Quinn Charmasson, Tannah Ferguson, Garett Moss, Ayden Overholser, William McPeak, Brody Crawford and Lane Hudson; fourth row, Emma Brothers, Jackson Arnold, Lexi Porter, Ethan Brooks, Bella Stevenson, Bra

The Okarche High School production of “And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson” has advanced to the state finals in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association one-act play competition.

Okarche qualified by placing second at the Leedey Regional Contest. Leedey won the event, with Stratford placing third.

In addition, two OHS students were named to the All-Star cast, a recognition given to the top 10 performances of the day. McKenzie Stewart and Wyatt Lovins were recognized for their performances in the Okarche drama. 

Maple A/B Honor Roll honorees, front row from left, Braxten Birdsong, Ayvah Fudge, Jaci Pitchford, Erica Niles, Piper Siler, Brinley Porter and Leyla Johnson; second row, Easton Horn, Rhett Davis, Rowdy Penwright, Tace Tech, Graham Phillips, McCray Whitman, Raquel Seymour, Micah Pafford, Daughtry Swigart, Brennan Ayers, Jacob Bugaj, Grady Menz, Lila Smith and Josh Bass; third row, Jentry Cullen, Kinsley Bonilla, Lainey Rowell, Caroline Phillips, Korbyn Penick, Adison Steffler, Candice Barker, Karis Racca, Rylee Girten, Ashtyn Stokes, Chandon Porter, Christopher Barker, Raina Crawford, Addis

The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local restaurant, with Natalia Valenzuela calling the meeting to order.

Ann Ricketts gave the treasury report and read minutes of the last meeting, and reported that all members had paid their dues.

Visitor Donna Jung, FCS/4-H Extension Educator, presented the lesson on “How to Plan Your Own Funeral.”

It was noted the West District-South Region will hold its district meeting March 25 at First United Methodist Church in Duncan.

Lamplighters Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local church.

Joan Herr called the meeting to order and offered prayer, with Janice Taylor leading the flag salute. Patricia Morrison gave the devotional titled “Jesus, Lord of Our Lives.”

Members expressed appreciation to JKM for allowing their fair display on Lyme Disease to be shown in their store.

Discussion centered around Articles 6, 7 and 8 of the OHCE Constitution.

Herr presented the program on “Planning Your Own Funeral.”

The El Reno Wranglers recently held their monthly meeting and potluck supper, with Jimmy Johnston welcoming members and Gary Sorrells leading the prayer. There were 26 members present. 

Marie Hirst gave a report from the annual rodeo. It was noted that Corbyn Cooper won first place in the mutton bustin’ contest, with Lila Adams winning the coloring contest.