Lady Tiger Softball
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Annalee Sewell throws a pitch during the Lady Tigers’ game against the Morrison Lady Wildcats Sept. 17. The Lady Tigers fell to Morrison 12-0. The Lady Tigers also competed in the Pioneer Festival Sept. 19. Although they lost to the Chisolm Lady Longhorns 8-5, they defeated the Seiling Lady…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Clayton Sargent (4) carries the ball during the Newkirk Tigers’ game against the Oklahoma Bible Academy Trojans Homecoming night, Sept. 18. The Tigers fell 50-36. Also pictured are Timothy Mayse (50), Layne Mayse (58), James Newman (72), Joey Ryan (51) and Isaiah Stephens (60).
Read MoreStudent voter registration
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal NHS students performed their civic duty this week when they registered to vote, with the assistance of Kay County Election Board employee Lane Pameticky. The students will be eligible to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election.
Read MoreSmykil appointed new City Manager
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk city council welcomed Ryan Smykil as the new city manager at the city commission meeting Monday evening, Sept. 14. Smykil joins the city of Newkirk after several years with the Kaw Nation. Smykil will begin his new role Monday, Sept. 28.
Read MoreHomecoming Royalty
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Friday evening, Sept. 18 was a special event for The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers, as Newkirk High School recognized Samantha O’Brien as the 2020 Homecoming Queen, and Timothy Mayse as the King. Front row, crownbearer Treston Pappan and flower girl Hadley Hensley. Middle row, Macee Robinson, Bailey Wever, …
Read MoreSenior Center to offer flu shots Sept. 25
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The flu season is approaching, and many people will receive their annual flu shots to protect their health through the fall and winter months. For Newkirk senior citizens, they can receive their flu shot at the Senior Center Friday, Sept. 25 with special social distancing…
Read MorePackards recognize KPS for family support
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — The Packard family has been through a lot in recent years, as their son, Calyn, has been undergoing treatment for childhood cancer. Kildare Public School (KPS) and the larger community have come out in support of the student and his family, showing they are a…
Read MoreKPS benefits from Feed the Children donation
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Kildare Public School (KPS) joined several other schools across the state recently when they received a donation from the Feed the Children charity, which included not just food items for needy families, but also school and cleaning supplies, which will be donated to families at…
Read MoreCheer Camp
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A new generation of Tiger and Lady Tiger cheerleaders filled the Middle School gym Sept. 8 – 10, as the Co-Ed Cheer squad presented a special cheer camp after school, educating the future cheerleaders on basic moves in cheerleading.
Read MoreLady Tigers Softball
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Haiden Huster throws a pitch during the Lady Tigers home game with the Prague Lady Devils Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8. The Lady Tigers won 5-2. The Lady Tigers also competed in the Woodland Tournament Sept. 11-12, sweeping all their games. The beat Prue 2-0. Hominy 6-1, Caney Valley 10-1…
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