Hutchason, Owen named NMS Students of the Month
Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk Middle School (NMS) is pleased to announce Madalyn Hutchason and Gabe Owen as the November Students of the Month. Hutchason is the daughter of Melissa and Luke Hutchason. She enjoys playing basketball and running track and helping others. She also really likes animals. Her favorite subject is math but she also likes…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Gabe Owen and Madalyn Hutchason are the NMS November Students of the Month.
Read MoreKyson Vap Signing
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Lady Tiger senior Kyson Vap has spent many years honing her skills on the softball field, and she has now been recognized for those efforts as she signed to play for the University of Arkansas-Rich Mountain Lady Bucks Wednesday, Nov. 9. Front row, from left, Ben Vap, Kyson…
Read MoreNPS addressing bus driver shortages
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — An important part of the local school system is a quality transportation program, which includes bus routes that transport kids to and from school, as well as transportation for extracurricular activities. A shortage of bus drivers puts limitations on the district, as they must find…
Read MoreNewkirk FFA goes for the Blue and Gold at the 95th National FFA Convention
Press Release Indianapolis, Ind. — Newkirk FFA members joined fellowmembers across the country at the Natgional Convention Oct. 25-29. The group traveled from Oklahoma to Indiana and back over 1,400 miles gives our chapter and chaperones the opportunity to see a lot of sights. From Lamberts “Throwed Rolls” Restaurant, Bass Pro Shoppe, the St. Louis…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk FFA members joined members from across the country at the National Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 25 – 29.
Read MorePow Wow
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Public Schools students received an educational and cultural experience Tuesday morning, Nov. 15 when several Native dancers performed a pow wow for the students. The dances included the fancy dance, stomp dance and round dance, and also discussions on their regalia and other fascinating aspects of the pow…
Read MoreU.S. Senate candidates to meet with Kay County Second Amendment Association
Press Release PONCA CITY — Oklahoma candidates seeking to represent Kay County will have representatives meeting with the Kay County Second Amendment Association in Ponca City. Oklahoma’s two GOP candidates to replace James Inhofe in the U.S. Senate, Mark Wayne Mullin and T.W. Shannon, will have representatives to inform members about each candidate at The Kay…
Read More4-H Workshop
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Earlier in July students in third through seventh grades gathered for a 4-H workshop. The topics included a Main Street Mystery, MyPlate Munchable Lunch and Let’s Get Crafty! Attendees completed a quest downtown, made their own lunch with a balance and variety of foods and completed crafts to…
Read MoreKay County 4-H students learn sewing concepts
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Sewing has long been a pastime in homemaking, helping families craft their own clothes in the comfort of their homes. Some younger youth members also have in interest in the traditional craft, and about five Kay County 4-H students met at the Kay County Extension…
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