El Reno Elks Lodge #743 recently inducted officers.
Those named to leadership positions include Brien Detamore, Exalted Ruler; Kendall Len Brown, Leading Knight; Brenda Detamore, Loyal Knight; Gary Lassiter, Esquire; Casey White, chaplain; Peggy Felton, treasurer; Tanya Lewis, secretary; and Chuck Titterington, five-year trustee. Not pictured: Joe Mogg, Rita Hill, Dennis Costin and Sonny Massey, trustees, and Yolanda Costin, QB clerk.
The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the achievements of approximately 1,302 graduates during spring 2021 commencement ceremonies May 7-8 at Central’s Wantland Stadium.
Among those local students earning degrees are Kristen Kennedy of Calumet, BS, Funeral Service; Aubreanna Goodblanket, MS, Speech/Language Pathology; Jasmine Craig, BA, Strategic Communication; Shannon Gipson, BS, General Studies; and Jessika Gorrell, BSED, Elementary Education, all of El Reno; and Jordan Cox of Okarche, Magna Cum Laude, BBA, Finance.
Lamplighters Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local church fellowship center.
This was the group’s first meeting since October. Everyone wore masks and followed CDC guidelines.
Joan Herr called the meeting to order and offered prayer. Janice Taylor led the flag salute and presented devotionals titled “Be Ready For Jesus.” Louise Wallace read minutes from the last meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.
Members chose what leader lessons they would lead.
The Okarche High School Speech Team will present its production of “Kindertransport” on Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. in the OHS Black Box Theatre.
The one-act drama will be Okarche’s entry in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s one-act play contest.
The story centers around Evelyn, a woman who as a child was sent to England by her Jewish family so that she would be safe from the horrors of war. Raised by an English family and now a mother herself, Evelyn must face her past when her daughter discovers her secret.
Okarche High School March Students of the Month are Brenna Crider and Hayley Coffey.
Okarche’s March Lion and Lioness are Osbaldo Barcenas and Hayley Coffey.
The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local restaurant. Natalia Valenzuela called the meeting to order, with Bernita Davis reading minutes of the last meeting. Ann Ricketts was elected to serve as the new treasurer.
Valenzuela and Vickie Duncan filled local Blessing Boxes with food items, with members discussing also placing reading materials in the boxes.
Leader lessons were assigned.
El Reno High School February/March Students of the Month, from left, freshmen Ana Montes and Colin Tinsley (not pictured); sophomores Kyston Haines and Madison Patswald; juniors Gavin Crawford and Kylee Chandler (not pictured); seniors Ella McReynolds and Erick Loera Cavario (not pictured).
Eight Okarche students received state medals in seven events during the recent OSSAA State Speech Tournament.
This year’s tournament was held virtually with students submitting videos of their qualifying performances.
Okarche had a strong showing from members of its junior class. McKenzie Stewart placed third in original oratory and fifth in humorous duet with her partner, Kaylea Steelman. Emily Neuenschwander took seventh in humorous interp, and the team of Kenzie Beard and Marley Hill were sixth in dramatic duet.
Canadian County 4-H’ers were among the more than 10,000 4-H and FFA members statewide competing at the recent 2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo in Oklahoma City.
Among those receiving top honors were Bryson Cooper, Maple 4-H, second place, Class 10 Commercial Breeding Heifers; and Ella Danielson, Banner 4-H, second place, Class 3 Commercial Heifers, Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions.
Madison Phillips and Baylor Stilley, both of Calumet, announce their plans to be married May 8 at the Schmidt family farm in Mulhall.
Phillips is the daughter of Jeremy and Abby Schmidt of Mulhall.
A 2017 graduate of Mulhall-Orlando High School, she earned an associate of applied science degree from Murray State College.
She is employed at Cimarron Nursing Home.
Stilley is the son of Mike and Malinda Stilley and grandson of Janice and Leon Bomhoff, all of Calumet.
