Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal NES pre-kers experienced a milestone Tuesday afternoon, May 18 when they marched across the stage for their graduation ceremony. In addition to graduation, they also performed several musical numbers for their families. The students will graduate high school in 2034.

Everett  Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal NMS teacher Shari Beck, left, and Principal Jeff Wilson bid NMS a fond farewell in front of their families and fellow faculty members as the entered an new era of retirement Thursday morning, May 20. Both will be deeply missed at the school.

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A special ceremony was held in the NES cafeteria Thursday afternoon, May 20 as families, faculty and students gathered to celebrate the retirement of Becky Fowler, left, Principal Pam Hunter, Cindy Collyar and Linnae Colson. More than 122 years have been taught among the much-loved educators.

Courtesy photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Serena Welch, center, pulled the Ace of Spades card, winning Newkirk Main Street’s Chase the Ace cutline and earning the progressive jackpot, which totaled $451. Newkirk Main Street thanks participants, including all who purchased a ticket, as well as the businesses that sold the tickets, which were Newkirk…

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street hosted a grand opening ceremony for Opal Nutrition in Downtown Newkirk to celebrate a new business in the community. Shown from left are Holly Cline, Debbie Leaming, Kayla Cady, Tollsen McClure, Talby McClure, Mary Austin and Alyssa McCleery.

Courtesy photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The city of Newkirk and Newkirk Main Street joined forces Saturday morning, May 15, to clean up sidewalks and gardens across the Downtown District as part of the coty-wide cleanup, held in conjunction with Keep OklahomaBeautiful and te Great American Cleaup. They finished the event with a hotdog…