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Tonkawa Grade School Principal Kelly Martin has announced this month’s outstanding students. They include Bryson Wedman, Gracelynn Littleton, Kyler Sparks, Jesse Floyd, Kaisen Ochoa, Olivia Cripe, Carlisle Warrior, Olivia Hoemann, Brynlee Paker, Jace Mendiola, Rylan Paul, River Looper, Leeah BigGoose, Paityn Wilkerson, Mason Pando, Keagan Pratt, Lainey McCann, Bella Stokesberry, Lily Vincent, Bayler Howard , Jaxon Bufford, Tallon Cook, Payten Kienholz, Maddex Ewy, Aylin Hernandez, Gracie Means, Alex Muniz-Ochoa, Shawn Silva, Destiny Ward, Ember Sherrod, Keagan Pratt.

Taylor McAreavey Kaiser, a 2013 graduate of Tonkawa High School and Northern Oklahoma College, is completing her fourth and final year of medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. She was recently nominated to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society. Selection for AΩA is based on academics, leadership, character, professionalism, and community service. The AOA bylaws permit only the top one-sixth (16.67 percent) of the graduating class to be elected. This is a great honor and a reflection of her many accomplishments throughout medical school. As a member of AΩA, Taylor will be called on to continue to embrace the motto and mission of the Society “Be worthy to serve the suffering.”

First grade teachers at Tonkawa Elementary School received 40 new books for their ‘Rooted in Reading’ program thanks to generous donations from the Tonkawa Alumni Association, Mary’s Cafe, and the Veterans and Sports Committee of the Alumni Association. The Tonkawa Public Library facilitated the donation by purchasing the books with the money donated by these groups. Pictured L-R: Megan Schatz (Tonkawa Public Library), Nancy Pendleton (1st grade teacher), Kelly Martin (Tonkawa Elementary Principal), Jenna Looper (1st grade teacher), Jeri Anderson (1st grade teacher), Mike Schatz (Alumni Association).

Ponca City Gospel Jubilee Saturday, November 21st at 6:30 a safe and happy p.m. will feature “Restored” Talented singers, recording artist and gifted musicians coming to share their love for Christ through song and testimony. (quote) We are “Restored,” broken people that God has mercifully put back together. It is our hearts desire that we are able to minister restoration through singing and the Word of God. Life is good when it is “Restored.” Come join us for an uplifting evening that is sure to bless everyone who attends. Lots of great fellowship, drawings, food and fun for all.