Durant High School senior basketball player Kenyon Johnson was honored during the recent senior night in between the basketball games. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant High School senior cheerleader Jolie McClure is congratulated during the recent senior night in between the basketball games.

House Page Maddie Mueller stands with Rep. Cody Maynard on the House floor. Photo provided

Joe Daniel was presented a plaque at a recent Durant High School wrestling dual thanking him for 41 years of service as a wrestling referee and supporter. Durant wrestling head coach Jim Taylor presented the plaque. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Sheriff Christian’s gravestone set

Northwest Heights Elementary School teacher Kasey Bennett is a finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, and she was the Durant School District’s Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. She is shown on Jan. 31, 2025, with Superintendent Mark Moring when she was named the Durant TOY. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant School District Assistant Superintendent Kenny Chaffin presents George Washington Elementary School Principal Valerie Crabtree and teachers with a certificate of academic performance ROAR Award for working to improve student performance and attendance and help teachers grow. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant Lion wrestling senior Mac Barbush was honored Feb. 3 during the home dual with Davis. He is shown with parents Amy Pierce-Barbush and John Barbush, who is an assistant coach.