Clinton’s Wes Miller – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by S & D Drug
Wes Miller doesn’t just teach math at Clinton High School—he lives it. “It’s in my DNA. I am not ‘a’ teacher, I *am* teacher,” Miller said, summing up his passion for the profession. Now in his third year at Clinton, Miller teaches AP Calculus, AP Precalculus, Algebra 3, and Honors Algebra 2 to sophomores, juniors, […]
Clinton’s Cadence Sawatzky – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by S & D Drug
Cadence Sawatzky, a senior at Clinton High School, has been passionate about cheerleading since she first tried out in seventh grade. What began as a way to join her friends quickly turned into a lasting love for the sport. “Going into seventh grade, a lot of my friends were doing cheer, so I decided to […]
Clinton’s Emma McComas – Soccer Spotlight – Presented By TH Rogers Lumber Company
For Clinton High School senior Emma McComas, soccer has always been a constant, but her journey has been anything but smooth. “I began playing soccer when I was three years old and have played ever since,” she shared. But it wasn’t a straight path. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Emma took three years […]
Clinton’s Addison Newcomb – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by TH Rogers Lumber Company
Addison Newcomb’s high school career in cheerleading has been full of growth, determination, and passion. Starting out as a competitive gymnast at just three years old, she transitioned into cheer after realizing gymnastics was becoming too much to handle as she entered middle school. “My mom then placed me in competitive cheer in the summer […]
Clinton’s Emma Ray — Athlete Spotlight — Presented By Farm Credit Of Western Oklahoma
Varsity softball player Emma Ray is a freshman this season for the Lady Reds. Ray also participates in FFA, Key Club, and plays golf. “I first got involved with 4-H when I was in third grade. I started showing broiler chickens that year too. I began my first year of FFA last year because it was the […]
Ryan’s Kyson Tomberlin — Athlete Spotlight — Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma
Three-sport athlete, Kyson Tomberlin, plays football, basketball, and baseball or Ryan High School. Aside from his involvement in sports, Tomberlin is a member of the FFA chapter and is serving as the current chapter President. “I joined my 8th grade year. My brothers were involved in FFA and when I was in the 8th grade my […]
Weatherford’s Saylor Paden — Athlete Spotlight — Presented by Jackie Dickerson Shelter Insurance
Saylor Paden loves to play the game of volleyball and she has worked hard to become the player that she is today. She says that along with the usual work, you have to be willing to do the extra stuff if you want to be your best. “I have put in a lot of practice […]
Elk City’s Graham Easttom – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rib Crib
As the 2024-25 basketball season kicks off coaches are closely watching and evaluating the up-and-coming players. Graham Easttom, a freshman at Elk City High School, stands out as an underclassman to watch. ECHS basketball coach Tyler Foale says Graham is athletic and a strong guard. “He will be able to score and defend. He is […]
Elk City’s Cole Buie – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Main Street Coffee and Cafe
Lessons Cole Buie gained by playing basketball can be taken off the court. Handling adversity and overcoming setbacks are valuable skills for this Elk City senior to have as he enters his final year of high school. ECHS basketball coach Tyler Foale has noticed Cole’s skills on the court. He praises Cole as a left-handed, athletic […]
Altus’ Gavyn Shive – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Moco Electrical Supply
Anything is possible, and nothing is too hard to do. This, says Gavyn Shive, is the best advice he has received. Life lessons are learned on the basketball court. “Be dedicated and never give up. It has taught me that no matter how hard something is you can do it,” he said. Gavyn is an […]