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In Memoriam In Memoriam Former Teacher and Missionary Passes Away

Teresia Holahan, 1934 Hazell Irene Wilkerson Smith, 1939 Fred C. Knight, JR., 1945 Gloria Overlease, 1946 Bennie Funderburg, 1947 Onie Jean McCabe Enis, 1947 Thelma Jean Brinkley Palmieri, 1949 George Cuzalina, 1950 Roy Wallace Ford, 1950 Jim Pirtle, 1954 Mary Alice Smallwood, 1954 Betsy Ann Russell Wilmes, 1954 George Higgins, 1955 Jacky Carl Pate, 1957 Mary Lou Wann Parker, 1957 Pat Boyd, 1958 Jean Hawthorn McAnally, 1961 Wila Mae Cheathum Rowland 1962 L.V. Clark, 1963 Ken Cook, 1965 Judy Allen, 1966 Pam Dixon, 1975 Gary Morgan, 1975 Cary Callison, 1978 Martin Lee Gammons, 1980 Joseph Neal Kennedy, 1981 Randy Wayne Price, 1984 Stephanie Hickie, 1989 Brandy Sharp, 1993 Stanley Morris, 2006 Marcie Stodola, secretary Lora Mae Mitchell Booth, teacher Ramona Allen, teacher

Former teacher and missionary, and community leader Ramona Allen passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. Mrs. Allen taught math at Haileyville and Clayton Public Schools before teaching Business at Wilburton High School. She also taught Sunday school to children of all ages. After retiring from teaching she and her husband, Dr. Delmar Allen, served as missionaries overseas and worked in the United Arab Emirates and India. Ramona was also involved extensively in the Women’s Missionary Union. Ramona served with her husband in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and is now at home with her Lord.

Questionnaires 1. Name:Bonnie Manley Class: 2001 2. Grades Attended Wilburton Public Schools: K-12 3. Clubs & Activities: Band, Choir, Speech/Drama, FBLA, FCCLA 4. Favorite High School Teacher(s): Coach Hankins His class was fun and he made us laugh – a lot! 5. Favorite Teacher at Wilburton Public Schools (all grades): Judy Hulsey Judy was my Kindergarten teacher, so she was my first school teacher I ever had. She was compassionate and understanding of my shyness and was so loving. I love her so much and am so very glad that I had the privilege of being her student. I am fortunate to still live close by and get to see her from time to time and get my hug! 6. Typical Friday at Wilburton High School: Preparing for football games or whatever sporting event was going on that night Typical Friday night in Wilburton: High school sporting events and then cruising Main Street 7. Lunchtime in High School was usually: I spent my lunch time in Mrs. Marvel’s room, Commons, Library and on occasion the cafeteria. There was always different people in each of those places, but I would say most of my time was spent with Laura Morgan, Michael Garner and Matt Dilbeck. 8. Memories of Wilburton High School: What I remember the most, was my time on band and choir trips. They were a lot of fun with some really great people. Some of which are still my close friends today. Life since WHS: Education: Received Bachelors of Arts from East Central University in 2005 Family: I am not married and have no children, but I am a very attentive aunt to my precious nieces and nephews. Since leaving high school, I have gained an adopted brother and an adopted sister. Where I live now: Stigler, Oklahoma Employment: I am the office manager for a physical therapy company. I have been with this job for 14 years in May 1. Name:Billie Lunsford Stewart Class: 1981 2. Grades Attended Wilburton Public Schools: 6-12 3. Clubs & Activities: Glee Club, Drill Team, Cheerleading 4. Favorite High School Teacher(s): Mrs. Quaid 5. Favorite Teacher at Wilburton Public Schools (all grades): 6. Typical Friday at Wilburton High School: One of the funnest things I remember about Friday’s were the Pep Rallies. It was some much fun getting ready for the games. Typical Friday night in Wilburton: Who can forget dragging main all night and cruising the Sonic – Oh and hanging at the skating rink. 7. Lunchtime in High School was usually: Well lunch time usually involved my friends a bag of chips and a soda. Then we would go drag the college looking for cute college boys. But if there was a stock sho happening, we would be out there, checking out the show – of course! Sometimes we got back late from lunch which was always because of “car trouble”. 8. Memories of Wilburton High School: I have so many fond memories. My Volkswagen being picked up and moved. Game nights. The teachers that were so caring and involved. Working in the office with Susan was the best. I had so much fun with my friends and will always cherish my high school years. One memory that is very fine to me was while working in the office every day, I had the honor of reading a daily scripture and having a moment of silence “prayer” during announcements. What a blessing to be in a school that allowed us to read scripture and pray. I am so proud to be a graduate of WHS! Life since WHS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human and Family Services and a Certified Biblical Counselor Family: Married 32 years, 2 kids and 5 grandchildren Where I live now: Kingfisher, Oklahoma Employment: Valir Hospice Chaplain

Reunions

The class of 1963 celebrated 53 years in 2015! Left to right--back row--Wilton Parker, Judy Shank Hulsey, Norman Clayborn, Ronald Clark--middle row--Patricia McAlester Witt, Dianne Dollins Mitchell, Vivian Hunnicutt Brown, Edna Bloxham Bullett--front row Jo Ann Graham Smith, John Cecil, Willard Francis, Phillip Warford--Tommie Emberton Sparks drive from California is not pictured.

The class of 1965 celebrated 50 years in 2015! Front row- Carol Harber Short, Betty Baker Ball, Ann Lyons Burke, Geral Jeffrey Storey, Dolores Milano Walker, Gloria Pate, 2nd -Laquita Labor McCarty ,David Esserman, Eddie Martin Sylvia Noley, Quietta Allen Sprouse, Walter Phelps, 3rd- Joe Pete Skimbo, Roy Dale Baxter, Robert Abernathy, Ronald Dean Sprouse, Mike Walker, Tommy Quaid,Gene Foster not in picture.

Reunions for 2016 Class of 1963 We will have a reunion at the Bowers Community Building on Saturday, March 26th from 12:00 noon to 5:00PM. We welcome friends from other classes to drop by and see us. For more information contact Jo Ann Graham Smith. Class of 1966 Along with friends of our class, will be celebrating our 50 year reunion Friday, March 25, 7-10 and continuing on Saturday 10- 4. This will be in the Butterfield Room, at The Lodge at Robbers Cave State Park. For more details contact Rinda Petree Boggs 918-465-2719, Linda Ellis Hardcastle linda@chowen.com, or on Facebook “WHS Class of 1966”. See you there. Class of 1981 Hey guys! The plan so far is Friday night, March 25, around 7ish in our shop. It worked out well for my reunion last year, so I hope the same will go for this year! Our address is 520 NW 1075th Ave. We will have snack and tea/coffee (maybe a pitcher or two of an adult beverage!) LOL If everyone could bring any old pictures or other memorabilia, please do.. we will need some comic relief! If someone wants to eat or drink anything specific feel free to bring what you like. We are very party friendly so no need to worry about much. Jest please spread the word and classmates other classes, 80, 82, etc, are more than welcome. Any questions just let me know. Very excited to have everyone here. Get ready, It will be fun! - David & Melinda Newsom Brinlee – Facebook Class of 1986 We will be having three opportunities to ge together and reminisce during Alumni weekend. Friday night. March 25, dinner at Pete’s Place. Reservation time of 7:00 or 7:30 has not been confirmed at this time. Please let us know a couple weeks ahead of time so we can give the restaurant a count. Saturday at 1:00 Christi Wright Pollard will host our class at her residence. And, as always, make plans to attend the Banquet on Saturday night. Advanced tickets will be $15 and $20 at the door. We must purchase tickets in advance to reserve seats. For more information there is a Facebook page – Wilburton Class of 86 – for those not on Facebook you may contact Susan Rigsby at 918-448-4727 Class of 1996 We will have our official 20th year class reunion on Saturday, March 26. We are planning to serve BBQ (my brother-in-law will be smoking some meat). We are also planning an informal get together at Pete’s Place the night before, Friday, March 25, for those that are in town and that want to come. This reunion is open to anyone that was part of the Wilburton Class of 1996 at any point of their school career (graduated or not). We are hoping to reconnect with our classmates that may have moved prior to graduation. RSVP Deadline: Monday, February 22, 2015 RSVP Email: wilburtonclassof1996@gmail.com Please advise: (1) Pete’s (yeah or nay) (2) Saturday (yeah or nay) (3) # of people attending If you know of someone that is NOT on FB, please invite them to respond! If you have any questions, please let me know. – JO MARVEL ROSS

Awards

2015 Senior Aw rd

Senator Mark Allen, Class of 1967, and Senator Larry Boggs, Class of 1964, present 2015 Alumni President Mary Kendrick with a Citation recognizing the 100th year celebration of the Wilburton High School Alumni Association.

Bess Campbell (Valedictorian) Award: Bethany Rosson;Millie Bradley (Salutatorian) Award: Sabrina Stanford;WHS Alumni Scholarship: Serenity Reynolds;Outstanding Senior - Gus Robinson

2016 Seniors

Leila Aaron Melanie Aaron Grant Anderson Tyler Barnes Cali Baugman Christian Beauchamp Christopher Boyett Sydnee Brunk Sophia Bullard Brianna Caldwell Joshua Carshall Kodi Clevenger Bryanne Coody Shelby Cothern Samuel Cox James Easley Jonathan Fite Ethan Forwoodson Damien Hinkler Phoenix Hodges Jacalyn Hulsey Brittany Irvin Kelsey Jensen Nikki Johnston Jarred Jones Jonathon Jones Skyler Jones Hannah Kendrick Lane Kendrick Raebecca Kendrick Cody Kilgor Jakob Labor Jonathan Little Kendra Maroon Sheale Mathis Kendall McAlester Jose McCabe Thomas McClellan Lydia Monroe Jade Morrissey Jared Morrissey Noel Posey Myka Riddle Jessica Rose Jordan Rymer Kyla Scheurer Ethan Scott Emily Sharp Gregory Sharp Molly Sharp Kalie Smith Sydney Taylor Trey Varnell Tylah Wells Jorden Wolfe Carley Wright

Society News

Eastern Oklahoma State College sophomore Hannah Truitt was one of the two students to receive the 2015 Larry Stone Award. Stone was a popular football and basketball player at EOSC in the 1960s and was known for his commitment to his team and his selflessness. He was killed while serving his country on patrol in Vietnam. This award has been presented to one male and one female student since 1967 who exemplify the same characteristics as Stone. Both recipients embody the spirit of teamwork, citizenship, selflessness, determination and excel in their scholarly efforts as well as athletics.

Truitt, a WHS graduate with the class of 2013, was a sophomore speech and drama major. She was a member of the cheer squad for two years and a team captain for one. She has appeared in several theater productions at Eastern and received an Iren Ryan nomination for her role in “Hedder Gabler”. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and has been named to Who’s Who Among College Students. Hannah has volunteered to read to students in the local elementary school and Head Start program. Truitt graduated from Eastern with a 3.74 grade point average and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Northeastern State University. ) Truitt Receives 2015 Larry Stone Award Haley Blackwood, WHS Class of 2014, graduated from River Valley Cosmetology Institute in Poteau, OK and is working as a Stylist at House of Beauty in Wilburton. Haley Blackwood Graduates Three Generations of one family from Wilburton have not only officiated high school football games, but have officiated the annual All-State Game. The late Bill Johnson, his son Bob Johnson, and grandson Josh Anderson. Bill called the All-State game in 2004; Bob in 1999 and Josh in 2015.

Bill officiated for 22 years before his health forced him to quit. Bob has officiated for 30 years and counting. Josh has officiated for 14 seasons. Another of Bill’s grandsons, Jack Helt, is on his fifth season. Josh is from the WHS Class of 1998 , and Jack is a 1999 WHS graduate.

Josh also had the privilege of being on the crew from Wilburton that called the Class 5A State Championship game in December 2015. He is taking the season off, however, so he can watch his daughter play the drums in the Wilburton High School Purple Pride Marching Band. Three Generations Officiate at All-State Football Game Have you ever had a big dream of going somewhere far away or doing something really different? Wilburton graduate, class of 2000, Trent Hardaway fulfilled his longtime dream of running with the bulls in Pamplona Spain. Trent went alone on a 16 day trip to Europe with the highlight being the Festival of San Fermin in Pamplona, which includes the Running of the Bulls. Trent read the book The Sun Rises by Ernest Hemmingway when he was a young teen and has wanted to experience this for himself ever since. Trent enjoyed visiting museums, the local food and even tried surfing. He was able to take in much of the local culture and traditions while on his trip. Local Runs with the Bulls in Spain The Wilburton High School Wrestling team competed in its first tournament, January 15-16, 2016 at Catoosa High School. There were a total of 171 wrestlers from 15 different schools. Wilburton had three wrestlers compete, Freshman Miguel McKinley and Montanna Patzack and Sophomore Zach Sims. McKinley started strong with a (9-2) win over a Heritage Hall Sophomore. He also wrestled against students from Broken Arrow, Catoosa, and Newcastle. Sims wrestled against Heritage Hall, Inola, Bishop Kelly, Broken Arrow, Newcastle and Salina. He had a total of seven matches and finished 12th. Patzack was the only female wrestler in the tournament and finished 16th, wrestling against Heritage Hall, Bishop Kelly, Owasso, Pawnee, Thomas Edison and Newcastle. Our wrestlers earned respect from other schools and were given encouragement from other wrestlers about how much our team has learned since beginning High School Wrestling in October WHS WRETLING TEAM COMPETES IN FIRST TOURNAMENTW

The WHS Alumni Officers and Board of Directors would like to issue an apology to all alumni for the unfortunate withdrawal of the traditional alumni roll call at the 2015 Alumni Banquet. This was a last minute decision to pull the popular event and we appreciate the feedback that this event is widely accepted and should remain. There was much to celebrate last year and consequently events ran long and changes were made to best accommodate as much of the schedule as possible. There were no intentions of excluding any alumni from this unique event. Please be assured the roll call will continue every year as usual until all alumni have had the opportunity to be recognized by their prospective classes. The roll call will live on! Roll Call Will Live On

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Will Even’s continue their streak or can Odd’s finally knock their series domination? Find out this year at the 7th Annual David and Patricia Donoley WHS Alumni Game Day! Games begin at 11am at the Robbers Cave State Park with kick-off of the Alumni Horseshoe Tourney. Co-Ed Softball game will begin at noon—Even’s vs. Odd’s. Alumni bring your bat and glove and plenty of lawn chairs for your families to enjoy the entertaining day of activities! Contact Trent Hardaway, WHS Class of 2000, at (918) 424-5729 for any further information. Alumni Game Day Activities The annual WHS Alumni Banquet is a labor of love and would not be the successful event it continues to remain if not for the support and generous efforts of local alumni volunteers. The association would like to share our appreciation to Joyce McClain, WHS Alumni Class of 1971, for the delicious cakes she created in tribute to our beloved alma mater at the 2015 banquet as we celebrated our Centennial. Joyce donated three large beautifully designed cakes to the association last year for an added sweet celebratory dessert!

Joyce reports she was a member of the first graduating class of the then newly constructed high school in 1971. She served as faculty with WPS for 22 years before her retirement in 2004 teaching mainly in the arts and family and consumer science. Joyce’s father, Don McClain, also WHS Alumni Class of 1948, like Joyce, spent his career in education teaching more than 40 years with a few years with WPS before moving on to higher education to finish his teaching career at Eastern Oklahoma State College. Don now serves on the Wilburton School Board. Both reside west of Wilburton just outside of city limits. Thank you McClain Family for so many years of continued support to Wilburton Public Schools! Sweet Donations WHS SCHOOL SONG Faithful and true hearted, let us boost for our old high. We revere her and defend her and her colors proudly fly. We will stand for her united and her deeds we’ll gladly tell. Her colors streaming, glad faces beaming. So here’s a cheer for her that we all love so well. Chorus Joyous and ever loyal let us boost for our old high. Let every heart sing, let every voice ring. There’s no time to grieve or sigh. It’s ever onward, our course pursuing. We defend her - her honors true. So united we will boost for her our old high school. Honors she has taken, on the track and with the ball. May she always stand the highest and her colors never fall. There’s no other that can match her when her team is on the field. Her boys the fleetest, her girls the sweetest. So here’s a cheer for her that we all love so well. Repeat Chorus All alumni graphic designs and printing provided by Caleb Woten, WHS Class of 2009, owner of InFocus Printing & Trophy Shop Alumni Special Mention

Hand Stitched Digger Pride

The stunning WHS Alumni quilt raffled last year at the 2015 Banquet was a great success. The commemorative quilt was sponsored entirely by alumni contributions, their names and grad years all listed within the beautifully designed purple, grey and white quilt squares. The fundraising project was headed by local alumnus Melissa Smith, WHS Class of 2004 and all monies raised were placed in the general association fund. The quilt squares were designed and provided by Stitch-N-Stuff, a local alumniowned print shop on Wilburton Main Street. Owner Toni Miller-Hall, WHS Class of 1969, along with the help of her daughter Susan Rigsby, WHS Class of 1986 and Susan’s son Brett Rigsby, WHS Class of 2006, spent many hours on the breathtaking tribute to commemorate the 100th Year of the WHS Alumni Association. The quilt was constructed by Patti Manley, wife to local WHS Alumnus Rick Manley, Class of 1978. Patti spent many hours building the gorgeous Digger quilt by hand and she and husband, Rick, donated their time and all materials needed for the project. The quilt, raffled following the 2015 banquet, was taken home by lucky winner Genia Taylor, WHS Class of 1993, daughter to the late Nancy Taylor, long-term WHS faculty. Nancy taught with the WPS for 24 years and served as Wilburton High School Principal from 1992-2006 before her passing in 2007. Now engraved at the entrance to the Nancy Taylor High School, her namesake remains as a memorial to her service and dedication to the youth of Wilburton. What a very fitting honor that her daughter Genia, was to be the lucky recipient of the 2015 Commemorative Alumni Quilt!

Society news

Alice L. Lewis Caldwell received her Ph.D. on January 10, 2016, specializing in Clinical Sexology after extensive research and completing a ground breaking dissertation with Heidi Jackson, PhD, in Military Couples and Post-Deployment Sexual Satisfaction/ Intimacy, including PTSD, other relationship and family factors. Alice is also a Supervisor for this specialty field. She is a practicing Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP), Licensed Behavioral Practitioner Supervisor, Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC), and School Psychologist. She is currently serving a full-term as Southeast Region President of the Oklahoma Counseling Association. Her early practice included Certified Forensic Evaluator (CFE) and in the following years, she gathered a completion of ten out of ten levels, (plus an additional level), (150 hours), of coursework for Certified Sand Tray Therapist from the Sand Tray Institute of New Mexico in Corrales. Alice is EMDR Therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) I and II. Other accomplishments include being a Certified Animal Assisted Therapist, preferring both equine and canine assist and obtaining a National Board Certification as a Clinical Sexologist.

As an entrepreneur, she has used her talents and passion in helping others, both professionals and lay persons, in providing needed services for patients in the medical/mental health field by currently owning and operating Eastern Sky, PC, a Wilburton based, CARF accredited, HRSA approved, mental health outpatient facility, that offers case management and a wide variety of outpatient services to children, adolescents, and adults at multiple sites throughout Oklahoma. A portion of her vision for running an organization in SE Oklahoma is to provide job placement, which will increase our economy in this corner of the state, as well as bring talented providers to those in a impoverish area. Some of these select patients perhaps would not otherwise have the ease of access to this sub set of health care.

Alice received her first 2 degrees in Business Administration and Computer Programming from Eastern Oklahoma State College. Alice received her 2 undergraduate degrees from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Sociology and Psychology. She was nominated Who’s Who and graduated with her Master’s Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Behavioral Science and separately School Psychology from East Central University. Alice received her Doctorate Degree from AACS in Philosophy in Clinical Sexology.

Dr. Caldwell holds several professional memberships rotating over the past 25 years, including but not limited to: American Counseling Association, Oklahoma Counseling Association, Oklahoma Christian Counselors Association, American Psychotherapy Association and National American Masters of Psychology. She regularly volunteers her time and donates financially both locally and abroad. She has and will continue to host events, guest speak, and serve a variety of roles within her church and communities with a mindfulness of the needs and cultures within those communities. Dr. Caldwell reports some of her favorite events center around music. For example, when leading music at her local church for several years or watching her daughters perform in the Wilburton High School Marching Band and Vocal Music. The second favorite is the drive in May for Mental Health Month, (green ribbon week) and education. Dr. Caldwell prefers to stay abreast of all community and state changes relating to business and mental health issues due to how it may effect the services provided to the people she cares for. This passion and care is what drives her daily to continue with her team of fellow Oklahomans in service to others.

2016 marks 30 years for Dr. Caldwell and the 1986 High School Graduating Class. Dr. Caldwell recognizes none these accomplishments were made alone. “It is always a team effort.” Dr. Caldwell reports a daily “special thank you to my Lord in Heaven, family, friends, and colleagues” that have stood by her throughout this journey. She remembers “some of us were in class or training together many times throughout the years, or took me with you to trainings”. “Our journey is not over. We start a new chapter together. We still have work to do.”

Other supporters are but not limited to: The Choctaw Nation Programs, such as Continuing Education that has assisted these pursuits.

For additional information regarding mental health issues go to website: easternskypc.com 1. Name: Jo Ann Graham Smith Class:1963 2. Grades Attended Wilburton Public Schools: 3rd through 12th 3. Clubs & Activities: Girls Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls Trio, FHA, Pep Club, Girls State 4. Favorite High School Teacher(s): Had many wonderful teachers – wouldn’t want to leave anyone out! 5. Typical Friday at Wilburton High School: Typical Friday night in Wilburton: Football games, hanging out at Guy’s Drive Inn or Browne’s Dairy Bar 6. Lunchtime in High School was usually: at the school cafeteria or one of the drive inns with kids from our class 7. Memories of Wilburton High School: The class of 1963 was the best class ever, and we were a very close-knit group Life since WHS:

• Education: Some College – No degree • Family: Married to Gene Smith for 53 years, daughter Regina and son Donnie, 2 granddaughters Emily and Olivia • Where I live now: Coweta to be near the kids and grandkids • Employment: Retired from Kiamichi Electric Cooperative/ Executive Assistant Questionnaire Alumnus Alice Lewis-Caldwell Receives PhD

Weddings, anniversaries, & Births

Dallas Abram-Allen Hayes was born to Benjamin and Jayme (Reager, ‘06) Hayes. Dallas was born March 31, 2014

Lucas & Lindsey (Reager) Lowe are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jasper Cain Lowe on April 6, 2015. Both parents are graduates of WHS, Lucas class of 2004 and Lindsey class of 2011.

Axl Ray Malone was born May 5th, 2014. His parents are Joseph Malone, class of 1996 and Maggie Lowe, class of 2001.

Brandon and Bridgette (Chambers) Norman, along with daughter Jaylee, welcomed Jaxdon Gage to their family. Jaxdon was born December 7, 2015. His mommy Bridgette is a WHS graduate of the class of 2001.

Sophera Kimber Lee Ann Hunt joined siblings, Krisztina and Napleon Hunt, on June 1st. 2015. Their mommy, Kimberly Curran Hunt, is a graduate of the WHS class of 2000.

Sarah (Thompson) Higgins and her husband, Matt, are the parents of 2 wonderful children. Nathaniel Wesley born June 3, 2013 and Luke Montgomery born December 22, 2015. Sarah is from WHS class of 1999.

Ann (Harris) Sullivan, class of 2000, married Jonathan K Sullivan on March 17, 2015 and they welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Maclin K. on January 14, 2016.

Alex Christian was born to David, 2002 & Ashley (Fritter) 2011, Phelps on May 5, 2015.

Stephen, 2003 and Brittney, (Cook) 2005, Brinlee along with their son Tatum, welcomed Aubree Nichol to their family on March 25, 2015.

Jade Autry joined the Jeffrey family on August 10, 2015. Proud parents are, Latt, class of 2005 and Lizzie Jeffery and sister Jewel Elizabeth.

Chris Magaw and Rachel Skimbo, class of 2006, were married on July 8, 2015. Their son Taylor Michael Magaw was born December 30, 2015.

Kaylee Shea Patrick was born September 20, 2014 and is proud to announce the marriage of her parents Daniel “06 and Katie (Kirk) ’07 Patrick. Future Diggers

Hulseys Celebrate 50 th Anniversary John & Judy (Shank) (class of 1963) Hulsey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary! Congratulations – We love you guys! Danny, Pam, Jacalyn, Jenna, Brian, Arla, Colton, John John, Brileigh, Dustin & Brandi.

Travis Garrett & Kara Taylor Wedding Kara Taylor and Travis Garrett, both of Denison, were wed June 20, 2015, at Legacy Bible Church in Denison. Taylor is the daughter of Mark & Pam Taylor of Wilburton, OK. Her grandparents are Charles and Emma Noak and James and Ima Jean Taylor all of Caney, OK. She is a graduate of Wilburton High School class of 2003, East Central University and the University of Texas at Tyler and is employed at Heritage Park Surgical Hospital as an outreach athletic trainer for the Denison Independent School District. Garrett is the son of Sam and Donna Garrett of Denison. His grandparents are the late Bill and Mary Ross, Thomas Garrett, Sr., Walter and Kathryn Thompson. He is a graduate of Denison High School, East Texas Baptist University and Texas Tech University Health Science Center and is a clinical pharmacy coordinator at Texoma Medical Center.

Stoney Lynn Basden & Lindy Nicole Morgan Wedding Lindy Nicole Morgan of Wilburton, and Stoney Lynn Basden of Quinton, were married July 11 at the First Baptist Church Life Impact Center in Red Oak with Bro. Johnny Montgomery officiating. Lindy is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Morgan of Red Oak and a graduate Wilburton High School Class of 2003. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Basden of Quinton. After a honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple makes their home in Quinton. Lindy is Cheer/Pom and Dance Coach and CoStudent Activities Director at Eastern Oklahoma State College. Stoney is a Field Tech for Cross Communications. Shero 60 th Wedding Anniversary John & Pauline Shero celebrated 60 years of marriage on September 6, 2015. Congratulations from your family and the Digger Family! Both Mr. & Mrs. Shero served WHS for many years. Mr. Shero as teacher, principal and Superintendent. Mrs. Shero as the most beloved Reading Teacher.

Jacob Vogt, class of 2006 married Melissa Joiner on November 8, 2014

Garrett Steele, WHS Class of 2006 and Jaymi Chumley were married December 16, 2015 7

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Claudine Jordan, Wanda Hodge ‘72 Steve ’76 & Debbie (Pugh) Crouch ‘77 In Memory of George Giacomo ’32 and Michael Giacomo ‘67 Cleo (Colvard) Giacomo ’37, Delores (Colvard) Pollard ’35, Georgeann (Giacomo) Kennedy ’58, Larry ’60, Jim ’62, Paula (Giacomo) Humphrey ’71, Debbie (Giacomo) Beller ’73, Steve ’79, Rick ‘82 Brandon & Bridgette (Chambers) 2001Norman, Jaylee Rea 2029, Jaxdon Gage David ’81 & Melinda (Newsom) ’85, Brinlee, Taylor 2012, Reagen 2014, Madison 2017 In loving memory of Jack, Class of 1932, and Madalynn Bohreer Darrell ’78 & Rhonda (Bullard) ’79 Bell Reva (Culberson) Tyler ’73, Tara ’92, Rachel ’94, Ryan ’96, Cody ’98 & Shonda (Bell) Tyler, Bridgette (Chambers) Norman 2001 In memory of Minnie Antonelli Appling, Class of 1932 Latimer County Tag Agent, Leslie Robertson Robert & Cheryl (Wood) Myers ’78, Laura 2009, Hayley 2013, Deanna (Wood) Downing ‘80 In memory of Duane Wood ’55 and Saundra (Callahan) Wood ‘54 Latimer County Farm Bureau, Casey Clayborn – Agent, Norm ’63 & Glenna Clayborn, Mike ’84 & Jana (Jordan) ’92 Clayborn, Tisha Clayborn Fitzgerald ‘89 Scott Bain ’76, Danny & Leigh (Bain)’80 Baldwin, Broc ’95 & Kelly (Baldwin) ’99 Franklin, Cody Bain ’03, Jon Denham ’03, Alyssa Blackwood 2014, Haley Blackwood 2014 In memory of Bliss Bain ’74, Todd Bain ’76 and Jeremy Pebly ‘03 Trudy (Basden) Lowe ’77, Zac ’95, Jacob ’98, Maggie 2001, Lucas 2004 Sam Saxon ’63, Sheri ’85, Shawn ’86, Brittany (Bell) Grossnicklas ‘04, Rane 2013, Brooklyn Saxon 2015, Braidon & Gracie Grossnicklaus Mary Kendrick ’79, Amanda Atkinson ’05, Shelby Atkinson ‘09 Wayne ’68 & Billie (Mote) ’67 Mathis, Monica ’87, Kevin ’90, Zac 2007, Michaela 2015, Sheala 2016, Kaedon 2025 Jason & Carmen (McAlester) Harkins ’94, Nate ’24, Macs ‘27 Jeff ’97 & Cherish (Deering) ’94 Marshall, Kate 2022, Ryan 2025 Jerry ’87 & Susan (Hall) ’86 Rigsby, Brett 2006, Kylie 2014, Tanner, Casen & Katie Hood Debra Wooldridge ’72, Travis & Chari (Browne) Hood ’98, Stitch-N-Stuff – Toni (Miller) Hall ‘69 In memory of Harry Rigsby ’69 – Rhonda (Ratcliff) Rigsby ‘70 Melissa Smith ’04, Jack 2027 – In loving memory of Cameron Smith 2000 Jonathan ’04 & Tawnee’03 Taylor Robert & Susan (Taylor) Skimbo ’71,Steven 2001, Mandy 2003, Rachel 2006 Joe Mack McAlester 2001, Heidi, Cash, Laney Carla (Wooldridge) Derryberry ’74, Angela (Buffington) Battles ’92, Daniel Buffington ’95, Caitlin 2013, Shania 2020 & Jalen 2023 Spears Monte ’73 & Sandy (Wingo) ’74 McAlester Latimer County Abstract and Title Company Wilburton State Bank – Serving Wilburton and Latimer County since 1928 Talbot Flowers and Gifts Mike & Julie (McCasland) ’83 Guazdausky, Stanley Joe 2006, Madelyn 2011, Mikey 2014 Caroll (Harber) Short ’65, Buck Harber ’67, Debbie (Harber) Woody ’72, Lisa (Harber) Turney ’80, Tina Slater ’85, Micah Short ’93, Darren Harber ‘99 Bullard Family – Vigil ’51, Wanda ’53, Kenneth ’74, Karl ’77, Jewelie ’80, Jackie’ 83, Troy ’87, Brice Livingston 2012 Rodney ’83 & Robyn (Wooldridge) Wright ’79, Carl ’96 & Christina (Henderson) ’98 Nimrod, Justin Nimrod 2000, Taylor 2013, Hunter 2017, Gracie 2018, Garrett 2024, Bentley 2026 William Cocke Agency; Adam 2006, Elizabeth 2007 Allen & Melody (Pugh) ’81 Littlejohn, Chad 2002 & Amanda 2006, Kyle 2005, Madison 2024, Peyton Tom Wartick ’74, Jennifer ’99, Justin 2002 Mayor Stephen 2003 & Brittney (Cook) 2005 Brinlee Charles ’47 & Phyllis ’48 Adams Kevin ’90 & Brandi Mathis, Sheale 2016, Kaedon 2025 Cindee Blankenship, Rachel Conley 2000, Benton Conley 2002 Wooldridge Oil Company Carl Dean ’53 & Martha Wooldridge, Debra Wooldridge ’72, Carla (Wooldrige) Derryberry ’74, Robyn (Wooldridge) Wright ‘79 Josh 2001 & Danna (James) 2000 Hendricks, Adam ’07 & Kelsie (Noel) ’07 Hendicks Bobby Joslin ’07, Justin Joslin 2010 Wilburton Building Center – Gary Rosebure, Zac ’97, Cara 2001 DeDe Clark ’90, Jessica 2011, Colton 2014 Barbara Clawson ’74, Tara Spears ’01, Candace Meek ’09 – in loving memory of Randy Clawson David ’70 & Patricia (Bryan) ’74 Donoley, Betsy Donoley ’73, Becky (Donoley) McFadden ’85, Chad 2000, Eric 2002, J.R. ’94, Tiger ’87, Diane ’90, Cody 2013, T.J. 2017, Chet 2020, Hunter 2020, Reed Williams 2020 Fred ’78 & Mary ’82 James, Freddy 2009 & Whitlee James, Jared 2011& Kacie (Stanford) 2015 James In memory of Duke James class of 1958 The Raunikar Family – Frank Jr. ’50, Nils ’80, John ’82, Ingrid ‘85 In memory of Sam & Virginia Taylor Tamra Bell ’06, Tegan Tilley ’2024, Riggin Ty Tilley 2030 Curtis ’82 & Janna (Cook) ’86 Scott, Cody 2013, Ethan 2016 Daniel ’06 & Kate (Kirk) ’07 Patrick David ’02 & Ashley (Fritter) ’11 Phelps Mike ’02 & Courtney (Medcalf) ’12 Elder We are proud of you Trey Varnell, Jeff ’97 & Cherish (Deering) ’94, Kate 2022, Ryan 2025 Marshall Kara Taylor ’03, Kasie Taylor ‘06 Gary ’86 & Carli (Hunt) ‘96 Lay, Jeremy 2025 Patricia (Bloxham) Raney ’83, Clay ‘2008, Cheyenne 2013, Anthony 2017 Todd Forwoodson ’84, Luke ’06 & Barbara ’04 Cord ‘09& Ashlee 2011, Ashton 2011 Dr. Trice Wallace Butler ‘66, Nancy Wallace Bell ’46, John D Bell, Jr. ‘71 Ben, Jayme (Reager) ’06 & Dallas 2031 Hayes In Memory of Stanley William Morris, Jr. “Morri” – love the Class of 2006 In Memory of Sandra (Taylor) Perceful Class of 1969 William Perceful ’03, Barbara (Perceful) Forwoodson ’04, Jaymi (McGill) Shaffer 2010, Gunner Henry 2019 George and Georgeann (Giacomo) Kennedy ’58, Eddie ’78, Neal’87, Joey 2009, In memory of Maxine Smith Kennedy – Class of 1928 Rob ’79 & Lehann (Johnson) ’83, Reager, Jayme ’06 and Lindsey 2011 John and Judy (Shank) ’63 Hulsey, Danny ’87 & Pam (Roberts) ’86, Brian & Arla, Dustin 2001 & Brandi, Jacalyn 2016, Colton 2020, Jenna 2020, John 2024, Brileigh 2027 In memory of Ramona Allen – retired Business Teacher & wife of Delmar Allen 1954 Ann (Ferris) Cocke 1950 in memory of Robert Cocke class of 1950 Lucas ’04 & Lindsey (Reager) ’11 Lowe All My Life I Wanna Be A Digger! – Congratulations Class of 1996 on your 20th year Reunion!

Questionnaire

1. Name:Wilton Parker Class: 1963 2. Grades Attended Wilburton Public Schools: 7th – 12th 3. Favorite High School Teacher(s): Ronnie Adams - He was easy going and a friend as well as a teacher 4. Typical Friday at Wilburton High School: I would skip school after lunch on many Fridays 5.Typical Friday night in Wilburton: Sporting event at school 6. Memories of Wilburton High School: Good times and good friends! Life since WHS: Education: BS in Education Family: My wife Nancy and I have one daughter and one granddaughter Military Service: 4 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and retired a 1SG in the U.S. Army Where I live now: Nancy and I live in Cerro, New Mexico Employment: Retired – I spend most of my free time riding mountain bikes and building trails