Elk City’s Elizabeth Wilson – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Moxy Realty

Educators are a vital part of our society. No matter what grade they are teaching, they are making an impact on the next generation. Elizabeth Wilson is a teacher but that was not her original career path. “My road to being an educator looks different than most,” she said. “I was in my third year […]
Elk City’s Kayla Maddox – Mom of the Month – Presented by Moxy Realty

Parents do many things to protect and help their children as they navigate life. While you are not able to do it all for them, being there and being their support system is crucial. Kayla Maddox says that while it can be difficult for the kids, it can be just as painful for the parents. […]
9 Q’s with Elk City’s Blakely Ball – Presented by Paul Jones Pharmacy

VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Blakely: I am a sophomore at Elk City and I play softball, basketball, and run track. VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade? Blakely: My favorite teacher was my eighth grade English teacher. She pushed me to always try and be […]
Elk City’s Jera Moler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Paul Jones Pharmacy

Jera Moler, an Elk City High School senior and Rose State College commit, knows softball is a game of failure. She knows even better that it’s a game of reaction. “You have to learn how to let go of a mistake, keep your head up and move on,” Moler said. “There are going to be […]
9 Q’s with Elk City’s Reece Robbins – Presented by Great Plains Bank – Elk City

VYPE: What grade are you in and what activities are you involved in? Reece: I am a junior at Elk City High School and I am a member of the Esports team. I compete in Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege. VYPE: What awards or titles have you won? (Please include the year it was […]
Elk City’s Gunner Coffey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Bank – Elk City

Gunner Coffey is a senior at Elk City High School and he is a member of the school’s band. To be the best they can be, Gunner and his band mates devote a lot of time, energy, and sweat in order to be ready. “We wake up every day, Monday to Friday, from the end […]
9 Q’s with Elk City’s Luke Friesen – Presented by Lipscomb Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Luke: I am a junior at Elk City. I play offensive right tackle in football. VYPE: Which teammate do you enjoy working against the most with in practice? Luke: Aiden Muse, because he is constantly trying to make me better. VYPE: What motivates […]
Altus’ Conner Dosher – College Student Spotlight – Presented By Western Oklahoma State College

Who doesn’t enjoy playing video games? For Conner Dosher, a freshman at Western Oklahoma State University, playing videos games is part of his college experience. Dosher is a member of the e-Sports team at WOSC and a meteorology major. “Halo is the main game I play, but I also play Call of Duty on occasion. I’m […]
9 Q’s with Hollis’ Canaan Motley – Presented by Harmon Memorial Hospital

VYPE: What grade are you in this year and how long have you been running cross country? Canaan: I am a senior this year. I have competed in xc/track since 6th grade, so about 7 years . VYPE: Is the starting position at the beginning of a race strategic? Explain. Canaan: Yes, the position that […]
Hollis’ Jaycee McFerrin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Harmon Memorial Hospital

Athletes make a lot of memories during their career. While some may be memorable moments of team bonding, others could be reaching a milestone or team championship. Jaycee McFerrin has a couple of things that are at the top of her list of favorite memories. “I think winning districts during my sophomore year is the […]