Just in time for cooler temperatures across the state, the top 5 percent of 2010 Shawnee High School graduating seniors received academic letter jackets from Arvest Bank Tuesday.
A total of 16 seniors received the jackets, which were purchased by Arvest, during the 26th Academic Letter Jacket Reception.
“This is the largest crowd ever; 16 is the most we’ve ever had,” Laqueda Steward, Arvest executive vice president, said. “We are honoring the best of the best as far as I’m concerned.”
Arvest Bank President Chris Clark complimented those responsible for raising the seniors and said it was “awesome that we get to recognize this tremendous set of folks.”
“I’m extremely proud of all of you, not only for being the best in your class but for the excellent job you did tonight introducing yourselves and your parents,” Clark said.
Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Marilyn Bradford spoke with the students about the accomplishments of some of the recipients from 1999 and 2000 and told this year’s recipients that they were joining a special group of Shawnee alums and that each of the 16 had “distinguished themselves” and “made their parents, families and friends proud.”
Donna Houston, 12th grade guidance counselor, has been the students’ counselor since they were ninth graders and said she feels “like I have raised them.” Houston said the seniors were “an amazing group of young people” who “do everything around our school.”
“We are so proud of them,” Houston said. “These are 16 of the finest students at Shawnee High School ... All the women are strong and all the men are good-looking.”
Students honored with the jackets were those who ranked in the top 5 percent, academically, in their graduating class.
In addition to the jackets received, the students were given a $1,000 scholarship promise certificate from Oklahoma Baptist University, which becomes valid if a student attends the university upon graduation from SHS.
Bruce Perkins, OBU director of admissions, stood in for OBU President Dr. David Whitlock, who was ill, and presented the certificates to the students.
“We commend you on your hard work and dedication,” Perkins said. “You didn’t get here by happenstance. It took hard work and determination.”
Academic letter jacket recipients, their parents and the seniors’ future plans follow.
• Raye Reeder, daughter of Dan and Stacy Reeder, plans to attend college and major in biology with a pre-med focus and later become an oncologist.
• Jennifer Jett, daughter of Brad and Teresa Jett, plans to attend OBU and hopes to one day assist children with special needs.
• Kassidy Cook, son of Kelly and Karen Cook, plans to attend the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University and study engineering and medicine.
• Breana Graham, daughter of James Graham and Valerie Hames, plans to attend OU or OSU and major in biology with a pre-med intent.
• Allison Burger, daughter of Steve and Kate Burger, plans to attend Temple University in Philadelphia and later become a psychologist.
• Alexis Chen, daughter of Albert and Grace Chen, plans to study pre-med.
• Katherine McGuire, daughter of Anne McGuire, plans to attend OSU and major in architectural engineering.
• Christopher Davis, son of Rod and Renee Hopper, plans to study psychology and one day become a counselor.
• Valari Jett, daughter of Kevin and Denise Jett, plans to major in music education.
• Kenton McGalliard, son of Tim and Janice McGalliard, plans to pursue a degree in business or law.
• Taylor Tate, daughter of Todd and Terri Tate, plans to attend OU or OSU and is currently undecided on a major.
• Colby Anderson, son of Neil and Lisa Anderson, plans to major in computer sciences.
• Niki Haddad, daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Haddad, plans to attend OU and pursue a degree in physical therapy.
• Nicholas Berry, son of James and Jessica Berry, plans to attend OU and to major in business.
• Kody Rogers, son of Robert and Kathy Rogers, plans to attend OU and pursue a degree in forensic psychology.
• Jordan Acock, son of Mark and Malinda Acock, plans to attend OU and to major in computer engineering.
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Just in time for cooler temperatures across the state, the top 5 percent of 2010 Shawnee High School graduating seniors received academic letter jackets from Arvest Bank Tuesday.
A total of 16 seniors received the jackets, which were purchased by Arvest, during the 26th Academic Letter Jacket Reception.
“This is the largest crowd ever; 16 is the most we’ve ever had,” Laqueda Steward, Arvest executive vice president, said. “We are honoring the best of the best as far as I’m concerned.”
Arvest Bank President Chris Clark complimented those responsible for raising the seniors and said it was “awesome that we get to recognize this tremendous set of folks.”
“I’m extremely proud of all of you, not only for being the best in your class but for the excellent job you did tonight introducing yourselves and your parents,” Clark said.
Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Marilyn Bradford spoke with the students about the accomplishments of some of the recipients from 1999 and 2000 and told this year’s recipients that they were joining a special group of Shawnee alums and that each of the 16 had “distinguished themselves” and “made their parents, families and friends proud.”
Donna Houston, 12th grade guidance counselor, has been the students’ counselor since they were ninth graders and said she feels “like I have raised them.” Houston said the seniors were “an amazing group of young people” who “do everything around our school.”
“We are so proud of them,” Houston said. “These are 16 of the finest students at Shawnee High School ... All the women are strong and all the men are good-looking.”
Students honored with the jackets were those who ranked in the top 5 percent, academically, in their graduating class.
In addition to the jackets received, the students were given a $1,000 scholarship promise certificate from Oklahoma Baptist University, which becomes valid if a student attends the university upon graduation from SHS.
Bruce Perkins, OBU director of admissions, stood in for OBU President Dr. David Whitlock, who was ill, and presented the certificates to the students.
“We commend you on your hard work and dedication,” Perkins said. “You didn’t get here by happenstance. It took hard work and determination.”
Academic letter jacket recipients, their parents and the seniors’ future plans follow.
• Raye Reeder, daughter of Dan and Stacy Reeder, plans to attend college and major in biology with a pre-med focus and later become an oncologist.
• Jennifer Jett, daughter of Brad and Teresa Jett, plans to attend OBU and hopes to one day assist children with special needs.
• Kassidy Cook, son of Kelly and Karen Cook, plans to attend the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University and study engineering and medicine.
• Breana Graham, daughter of James Graham and Valerie Hames, plans to attend OU or OSU and major in biology with a pre-med intent.
• Allison Burger, daughter of Steve and Kate Burger, plans to attend Temple University in Philadelphia and later become a psychologist.
• Alexis Chen, daughter of Albert and Grace Chen, plans to study pre-med.
• Katherine McGuire, daughter of Anne McGuire, plans to attend OSU and major in architectural engineering.
• Christopher Davis, son of Rod and Renee Hopper, plans to study psychology and one day become a counselor.
• Valari Jett, daughter of Kevin and Denise Jett, plans to major in music education.
• Kenton McGalliard, son of Tim and Janice McGalliard, plans to pursue a degree in business or law.
• Taylor Tate, daughter of Todd and Terri Tate, plans to attend OU or OSU and is currently undecided on a major.
• Colby Anderson, son of Neil and Lisa Anderson, plans to major in computer sciences.
• Niki Haddad, daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Haddad, plans to attend OU and pursue a degree in physical therapy.
• Nicholas Berry, son of James and Jessica Berry, plans to attend OU and to major in business.
• Kody Rogers, son of Robert and Kathy Rogers, plans to attend OU and pursue a degree in forensic psychology.
• Jordan Acock, son of Mark and Malinda Acock, plans to attend OU and to major in computer engineering.
“This is the largest crowd ever; 16 is the most we’ve ever had,” Laqueda Steward, Arvest executive vice president, said. “We are honoring the best of the best as far as I’m concerned.”
Arvest Bank President Chris Clark complimented those responsible for raising the seniors and said it was “awesome that we get to recognize this tremendous set of folks.”
“I’m extremely proud of all of you, not only for being the best in your class but for the excellent job you did tonight introducing yourselves and your parents,” Clark said.
Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Marilyn Bradford spoke with the students about the accomplishments of some of the recipients from 1999 and 2000 and told this year’s recipients that they were joining a special group of Shawnee alums and that each of the 16 had “distinguished themselves” and “made their parents, families and friends proud.”
Donna Houston, 12th grade guidance counselor, has been the students’ counselor since they were ninth graders and said she feels “like I have raised them.” Houston said the seniors were “an amazing group of young people” who “do everything around our school.”
“We are so proud of them,” Houston said. “These are 16 of the finest students at Shawnee High School ... All the women are strong and all the men are good-looking.”
Students honored with the jackets were those who ranked in the top 5 percent, academically, in their graduating class.
In addition to the jackets received, the students were given a $1,000 scholarship promise certificate from Oklahoma Baptist University, which becomes valid if a student attends the university upon graduation from SHS.
Bruce Perkins, OBU director of admissions, stood in for OBU President Dr. David Whitlock, who was ill, and presented the certificates to the students.
“We commend you on your hard work and dedication,” Perkins said. “You didn’t get here by happenstance. It took hard work and determination.”
Academic letter jacket recipients, their parents and the seniors’ future plans follow.
• Raye Reeder, daughter of Dan and Stacy Reeder, plans to attend college and major in biology with a pre-med focus and later become an oncologist.
• Jennifer Jett, daughter of Brad and Teresa Jett, plans to attend OBU and hopes to one day assist children with special needs.
• Kassidy Cook, son of Kelly and Karen Cook, plans to attend the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University and study engineering and medicine.
• Breana Graham, daughter of James Graham and Valerie Hames, plans to attend OU or OSU and major in biology with a pre-med intent.
• Allison Burger, daughter of Steve and Kate Burger, plans to attend Temple University in Philadelphia and later become a psychologist.
• Alexis Chen, daughter of Albert and Grace Chen, plans to study pre-med.
• Katherine McGuire, daughter of Anne McGuire, plans to attend OSU and major in architectural engineering.
• Christopher Davis, son of Rod and Renee Hopper, plans to study psychology and one day become a counselor.
• Valari Jett, daughter of Kevin and Denise Jett, plans to major in music education.
• Kenton McGalliard, son of Tim and Janice McGalliard, plans to pursue a degree in business or law.
• Taylor Tate, daughter of Todd and Terri Tate, plans to attend OU or OSU and is currently undecided on a major.
• Colby Anderson, son of Neil and Lisa Anderson, plans to major in computer sciences.
• Niki Haddad, daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Haddad, plans to attend OU and pursue a degree in physical therapy.
• Nicholas Berry, son of James and Jessica Berry, plans to attend OU and to major in business.
• Kody Rogers, son of Robert and Kathy Rogers, plans to attend OU and pursue a degree in forensic psychology.
• Jordan Acock, son of Mark and Malinda Acock, plans to attend OU and to major in computer engineering.
