The seven graduates in either the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 commencement ceremonies are health and human performance major Alani Calahan of Arlington, Texas, elementary education major Olivia Carmona of Madill, vocal performance major Lauren Manon Gibson of Antlers, psychology major Doris Henderson of Ardmore, psychology major Kendra St. Clair of Durant, occupational safety and health major Lilly-Anna van Gaal of Idabel, and psychology major Rebecca Vinson of Marietta. Josh Manck | SE

Shown are, Captain Tanner Dupree, OKARNG, Durant Athletic Director Tony Tubbs and Durant ISD Superintendent Duane Merideth. Ray Knapp | Oklahoma ESGR

Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Thomas Newsom presents a degree during undergraduate commencement recently at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

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Coco, a black Labrador retriever puppy, was one of the visitors to the Kiwanis Club last month. She brought along her trainer, Sarah Hill. Coco is enrolled at Loyal Blue Pawfessional Obedience Training School. Photos provided

J127 Ministry’s second-annual fundraising banquet last month was a success with 173 people attending. Photo provided

Bennington High School graduates throw their caps in the air during a graduation ceremony May 9 in the gym. Graduates are, Kayden Jean Blackburn, Alex Shayne Eastwood, Christopher Alan Fogle, Carlie Faye Haislip, Kotie Rayedean McDaniel, Caden Ronald Joe McGee, Ayrwen Jane Mead, Davontey Maleak Pierce, Aiden Jeffrey Potts, Tommy Alexander Sutherland, Conner Mitchell Thompson, Haley Rene Webster, Brannon Michael Williams and Opal Elizabeth Wylie. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

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