Navajo’s Kanyon Mertz – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic
Kanyon Mertz – Navajo High School Baseball by Scott Metz Navajo High School sophomore Kanyon Mertz has a passion for playing baseball. He plays the position of catcher the Navajo High School Indians. Many would consider Kanyon a baseball veteran, having stated playing baseball at the age of 3 years old. Kanyon is proud to represent his school and […]
Hollis Tigers Cheer Team – Presented by Bar S Foods
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kimi Copeland, the Hollis Tigers Cheer Team is set to make this season one to remember. Known for their unmatched enthusiasm and commitment to building school spirit, the Hollis cheerleaders play a key role in uniting the student body and community behind the Tigers. Whether they’re rallying fans at […]
Altus’ Brandon Benson – Teacher Of The Month – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital
In his Senior and Freshman English classes at Altus High School, Brandon Benson is known as much for his stories and honesty as he is for his grammar lessons and literature discussions. For the past five years, he has poured into students there, drawing on 17 years of experience in classrooms across Tahlequah, Duncan, Blackwell, […]
Altus’ Vanessa Vuittonet – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs & Balderas Insurance
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play? Vanessa: I am a senior at Altus High School. I am on the cross-country, softball, and soccer teams. VYPE: What’s at the top of your bucket list? Vanessa: Going to Japan! It’s a dream of mine. VYPE: Favorite dessert and meal? Vanessa: My favorite dessert […]
Atlus’ Ketcher Lamb – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dobbs & Balderas Insurance
At just a sophomore, Ketcher Lamb has already made his mark at Altus High School as a hardworking multi-sport athlete who balances his time between football and baseball. Whether he’s blocking as a left tackle, crashing through the line as a defensive end, or taking the field at first base, third base, catcher, or pitcher, […]
Altus’ Bella Harford – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Chad Lee, State Farm Agent
VYPE: What grades are you in and what sports do you play? Bella: I am a senior at Altus High School and I am on the soccer team. VYPE: What is at the top of your bucket list? Bella: Traveling to Greece or Italy. They’ve both been dream destinations of mine for a long time. VYPE: […]
Altus’ Samydah Guerrero – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Chad Lee, State Farm Agent
Balancing two demanding sports while excelling in the classroom is no small accomplishment, but Samydah Guerrero, a sophomore at Altus High School, does it with drive, humility, and a quiet confidence. Competing in both soccer and cross country, Samydah has already proven that hard work and heart go hand in hand. Her love for sports […]
Carnegie’s Chasen Anderson – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Sooner Services & Electric
Confidence and ambition define how Chasen Anderson approaches every season in a Carnegie baseball uniform. “My personal goals this season are that I would like to win Gold Glove and MVP for my team, win districts, and I would also like to bat over .500 this year,” Anderson said, setting a clear standard for what he […]
Plainview’s Eli Brown – Track Spotlight – Presented by Henry Roberts Express Pharmacy
When the starting gun fires, Plainview High School junior Eli Brown doesn’t just race the clock, he races his doubts. For him, track isn’t only about speed or stamina; it’s about mental toughness and the constant pursuit of self-improvement. Brown, a standout in the 400, 800, 4×400, and 4×800 events, has built his athletic identity […]
Ardmore’s Alyssa Emery – Teacher Of The Month – Presented by Craddock Funeral Home
Every weekday morning at Ardmore High School, students file into an art room that feels more like a studio than a classroom, a place where creativity is encouraged, and confidence is carefully cultivated. At the center of it all is art teacher and girls soccer coach, Alyssa Emery, who has been shaping young artists and […]