City begins Chesnutt waterline replacement
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The city of Newkirk is finally addressing water issues along Chestnut Street as work to replace the ailing waterline has begun, starting with the 200 Black of North Chestnut, in front of Glass Trucking. Work began Thursday, Oct. 14 and is contracted to D. Owen…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Lily and Isaac are the Newkirk Elementary School October of the Month. Their teachers nominated them because they have a great attitude, work hard in class and follow all the PAWS traits.
Read MoreHomecoming Coronation
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Thursday evening, Oct. 14 was a special event as Newkirk Public School crowned Brady Lavers and Megan Goddard as the 2021 Football Homecoming King and Queen. The Tigers later took on the Blackwell Maroons at 7. Front row, from left, Tinley Ramey, Addison Asher, Tinley Anderson, Queen Megan Goddard,…
Read MoreWathor, Mayse named NHS students of the month
Press Release NEWKIRk—Newkirk High School (NHS) is excited to recognize students that exemplify the Newkirk ideals, and this month the faculty and staff have selectedMorgan Wathor and Matthew Mayse. Wathor is the daughter of Corbi and Desiree Wathor, and is involved in many activities and honors. These activities include band, Student Council, Stepp-UP, and the…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Morgan Wathor and Matthew Mayse are the NHS October Students of the Month.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Elementary School students got up close with the Newkirk Fire Department, as they brought a fire safety trailer to the school where they learned fire safety concepts such as smoke safety, fire alarms and having a safe place outdoors when they escape a fire. They also got the…
Read MoreCo-Ed Cheer Honors
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk High School Co-Ed Cheer team gathered in the Commons Monday evening, Oct. 11 as the Board of Education recognized their fourth straight Championship win with a special proclamation. Coach Kim Wilson also introduced the team and praised them for their hard work. The team was also recognized…
Read MoreNHS co-ed cheer recognized for fourth-straight Championship
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for the Newkirk High School (NHS) co-ed cheer team. They won their fourth-consecutive State Championship Saturday, Sept. 25, and have received many more accolades along the way, including Monday evening, Oct. 11 when the Newkirk city commission…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk High School Co-Ed Cheer team met at the city commission meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 as Mayor Dereck Cassady read a proclamation recognizing the day as Newkirk High School Cheer Day in honor of winning four-straight state championships, Sept. 25. The Newkirk Board of Education also…
Read MoreOHCE members learn ‘Everything Pumpkin’ in leader lesson
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Fall has arrived, and pumpkins, gourds and colorful autumn displays fill neighborhoods across the state. Pumpkins are among the most plentiful this time of year, and Kay County OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education) members learned many ways to take advantage of those popular orange…
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