June 19, 2026
Dianna Dale, attendance clerk at George Washington Elementary School, holds a sign announcing she is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Washington Irving Terrific Kids for the month of April are: (pictured left to right, back row) Aubrey Schulze, Liam Ketchum, Kanden Nunnery, Ashton Hutchinson and Chevy Sigler. (Third row) Kamden Rask, Rayven Williams and Zadyn Meade-Davis. (Second row) Eddy Crelia, Emma Allen, Lyla Styles, Rielynn Taylor and Haygen Grant. (First row) Aiden Burkhart, Adrian Turner, Zayne Robinson, Jack MacRobert, Violet Noland and Flor Ibarra Lopez. Not pictured, Ce’Daya Cherry. Photos provided | WI
Kingston High School graduates celebrate at the end of commencement May 17 at the Kingston Multipurpose Activity Center. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center said, “Aloha to the 20232024 School Year” and had lunch outside last week.
Law enforcement o_cers bow their heads in prayer during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Tribute May 16 at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters Amphitheater. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Caps and confetti are thrown at the end of commencement for the Durant High School Class of 2024. The graduation was held May 16 at Southeastern Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
A ribbon cutting was held last week at the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce o_ce for the Jarid Taylor Memorial 5K and Fun Run. Taylor was a Bryan County Sheri’s deputy who gave his life in the line of duty in 2020. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Avery Cochran was recently named the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year.