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A young woman, Harlow Gregory, poses for a picture with a medal arund her neck.

Gregory makes name for herself in the golf world

Harlow Gregory is currently ranked 51st in the world in her classification (2028). The freshman is ranked number three in the state of Oklahoma.

A woman poses for the camera.

McDonald receives National Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that student Kaylee McDonald from Bokchito, Oklahoma, has been selected to join the esteemed organization.

Anthony Dillard

Anthony Dillard receives OSU American Indian Alumni Society Distinguished Alumni Award

Each year, the society selects an individual to receive the prestigious award from the OSU family who exhibits outstanding career success, lifetime achievement in society and significant service to the university and the OSU Alumni Association.

Two men pose for a photo.

Paxton named to 40 Under 40

Jessee Paxton, the Business Advisor at the Greenwood Women's Business Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award, with a longstanding association with the SBDC.

Michael Bingham, a man poses for the camera in his graduation cap and gown.

Bingham earns two degrees

Michael Bingham graduated from Trinidad State College with two degrees.

A team of softball players, the Lindsay Leopardettes, pose for the camera.

Lepoardettes have successful season

Eight Lindsay High School students and proud members of the Choctaw Nation won their Super Regional and punched their ticket to the class 3A State Softball Tournament.

Julia McKinney

McKinney is First Language Speaker of the Month

Julia Mae Billy McKinney was born southeast of Broken Bow to Gracie Billy on April 14, 1940.

Joyce Tallant, a woman smiles at the camera.

Tallant turns 70

Joyce Tallant celebrates 70 years.

Miles Curtis, a young baby is held for a photo.

Miles James Curtis

Miles James Curtis was born on September 6, 2024, to parents Evan and Kelly Curtis of Dallas.

A young woman, Alyssa Langford, wearing a softball uniform holds an award plaque.

Langford has a successful season

Alyssa Langford was nominated as a quarterfinalist and Top 20 All-State Player in fastpitch softball for Class 3A.

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