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Northern Arts and Adventure Camp July 18-21

This year marks the 31st Arts Adventure Summer Camp at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa.

Join Friends of the Library

Have you joined Tonkawa Friends of the Library? For $5 a year, you can be a part of the public library’s future. Friends of the Library, supports building renovation projects, and children’s programs at your Tonkawa Library.

Kale Campbell named American Royal Scholar

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Northern Oklahoma College sophomore Kale Campbell has been named a 2022-2023 Seaboard Royal Scholar.

“White Dresses”

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I’ve been under some stress lately.

NOC events

June 16: End E6/Online Courses and Finals

News Briefs

Calling for parade entries….

Incidentally...

...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on June 16 Michael Cline, Stephen Coyle. June 17 Layna Morgan, Kami Main, Amanda Cross, Taylor McAreavey, Marilyn Noles, Dawn Oscarson, McKenzie Simpson. June 18 Danny Foos, Joe Bayne Kreger, Rita Farley, Matthew Sheeder, Katie Etzel, Randall Matlock. June 19 Wilma Durbin, Lacey Clabaugh. June 20 Brad Cook, Sally Scott, Mistie Storm, Sheila Kirkpatrick, Kent Brown, Tony Ross, Darrin Webb. June 21 Cindy Burks, Jerry McKeown, Curtis Wood, Warren Wood, Kim Reynolds, Jesse Lopez, Courtney Hacker, Brock London, Dakota Ailey, Kelsey Bullock. June 22 Chad Jackson, Justin Garrison, Dakota Mason, Chloe Bullock, Olivia Bullock....Happy Anniversary on June 17 Mark and Melinda Branson June 21 Guy and Lois Lyall....The News invites Joe Kreger and guest to Mary’s Tonkawa Grill for a free cup of coffee. Exchange this article at the cashier for payment...Like us on Facebook @TheTonkawaNews

$12.9 million bond issue for new school cafeteria will be on ballot

Tonkawa Public School patrons will be asked to approve a $12,925,000 bond issue for a new cafeteria to serve both the midhi/high school and elementary school.

School Resource Officer being studied by school board

Tonkawa Chief of Police Nick Payne spoke to the Tonkawa school board Monday night about adding one or two School Resource Officer.

National Tech Honor society members

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Recently Pioneer Technology Center recognized the National Technical Honor Society members and the Guaranteed Graduates for the 2021 – 2022 school year. NTHS inductees received a certificate and their chords for graduation, while Guaranteed Graduates received a certificate and a medal. Front Row: Isabelle Willis; Kyle Black; Tyler Trecek; Cody Wynn; and Ashlea Hagar all from Ponca City. Second Row: Charleigh Haskins, Blackwell; Sharilyn Kent, Charity Clark; Lizeth Ulate; and Abigail Rhodd all from Ponca City; Gloria Viveros, Blackwell; and Raychell Beshirs from Newkirk Third Row: Jacey Burden, Ponca City; Karissa Abello, Tonkawa; Kurtis Kerr, Ponca City; Karlie Irwin, Ponca City; DeAira Batt, Ponca City; Tonya Ellison; and Stewart Campeau, Fairfax, Ty Jansma, and Alexis Mills both from Ponca City. Fourth Row: Brenna Leonard, Ponca City; Kaiden Gregory, Newkirk; Nathan Duarte, Blackwell; Lane Keeler, Newkirk; and Aylin Valdez, Blackwell Fifth Row: Austin Spiser, Ponca City; Chase Watson, Newkirk; Madalynn Jernigan, Ponca City; Noah Abello, Tonkawa; and James Tomek, Ponca City. Not pictured: Ashleigh Jones, Savannah Rateliff, Tate Cline, Hunter Hawkins, James Horne, Michael Ortiz, Hunter Robbins, and Alicia Ferman. For more information about Pioneer Technology Center’s programs and services, call 580-762-8336 or visit their website www.pioneertech.edu.