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Caddo has annual 80s and 90s banquet

Caddo has annual 80s and 90s banquet

Caddo has annual 80s and 90s banquet

Karen Maple
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, the Caddo Community Association (CCA) held their annual 80s and 90s banquet honoring those who live in or have ties to the Caddo community.
Kiwanis Club hosts month of May end of school events

Kiwanis Club hosts month of May end of school events

Kiwanis Club hosts month of May end of school events

Phyllis Rustin
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
May hosts end of the term events, school graduations, and launching young people into new journeys. Kiwanis Club offers scholarships based on activities and community service to help students pursue their dreams.
Craig Northcutt proudly holds his Stroke Hero Award trophy. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Craig Northcutt proudly holds his Stroke Hero Award trophy. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Northcutt honored with National Survivor Hero Award for remarkable recovery from stroke

The Choctaw Nation
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Craig Northcutt, Choctaw Nation tribal member and associate, suffered a stroke when he was thrown from his ATV 12 years ago. American Stroke Association (ASA) is honoring him this May for Stroke Awareness Month for his dedication to educating, inspiring, and bringing awareness about strokes.

Nevertheless, she persisted

Henry Brigman
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The three words of the above title are now famous. They became celebrated in 2017, after the U. S. Senate voted to require Senator Elizabeth Warren to stop speaking. She kept on reading a letter from Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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

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

McNair Scholars inductees, graduates honored at annual banquet

Se University Communications
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Southeastern Oklahoma State University inducted four students to the 2024 class of the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program and celebrated the graduation of seven program members at a recent banquet.
Shown are, Captain Tanner Dupree, OKARNG, Durant Athletic Director Tony Tubbs and Durant ISD Superintendent Duane Merideth. Ray Knapp | Oklahoma ESGR

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

Durant athletic director honored by Department of Defense for patriotic support

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
On May 17 at the Durant Independent School District Assembly, Athletic Director Tony Tubbs received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award recently for the extraordinary support he provides his employee Tanner Dupree, a Captain in the Oklahoma Army National Guard in Oklahoma...
Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Thomas Newsom presents a degree during undergraduate commencement recently at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

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

Nearly 5,000 students graduate from the Regional University System of Oklahoma in Spring 2024 celebrations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Regional University System of Oklahoma proudly announces another successful commencement season, celebrating the achievements of its graduating class across its six esteemed universities.
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