Owasso’s Teacher of the Month Christy Wendel – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Floyds Barber Shop
Owasso Teacher of the Month Christy Wendel By Trina Walker Three classroom goals guide Christy Wendel as a teacher. Her students will know they are important and valued as individuals. They will believe in their ability to succeed in math. Finally, they will leave her classroom with stronger problem-solving skills to apply in and beyond […]
Collinsville’s Kelsey Trego – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Code Wiz-Owasso
Kelsey Trego – Collinsville Teacher Former Booker T. Washington and Northeastern State University graduate Kelsey Trego is a current teacher at Collinsville High School where she teaches Algebra 1 and Geometry to mostly freshmen and sophomores. Trego started her career as an educator in Tulsa before making the move to Collinsville. “I started teaching in […]
Ping Pings Make Big Headlines – Paisley Williams Stops Kicking for a Quick Q&A – Presented by Sigler Heat & Air
Ping Pings Make Big Headlines – Paisley Williams Stops Kicking for a Quick Q&A – Presented by Sigler Heat & Air The Sapulpa Ping Pings are once again state champs. Paisley Williams said the team is making history again. “Your Sapulpa Ping Pings are not only 6A Kick State Champions and Overall High Point Kick […]
Owasso’s Jacqueline Pope – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Code Wiz-Owasso
Teacher Spotlight Jacqueline Pope, Owasso Public Schools Owasso Public Schools teacher Jacqueline Pope started teaching just a few short years ago and remains at that location today. Pope is teaching kids how to be safe when online. “I started teaching in 2021 at Barnes Elementary in Owasso, OK. Before that, I worked as a substitute […]
Getting to Know Jayelle Austin – Presented by McGraw Realtors Owasso
VYPE: Jayelle, before we get to know you, tell me about your teammates. Who has the dirtiest uniform in softball and who talks the most on the basketball court? Jayelle Austin: I would say that I always have the dirtiest uniform and Madi Hill talks the most on the court. VYPE: You can only eat […]
Commerce Middle School Principal: Jonathan Medlin – Presented by SNU – Administration & Leadership
Jonathan Medlin SNU Jonathan Medlin is the current Middle School Principal for Commerce Public Schools, and a former student in the Southern Nazarene University’s Master’s and Doctorate programs. After a discussion with the program director at SNU, Medlin knew SNU was the right school for him. “After a conversation with the director of the program, I […]
Taking the Mat with Griffin Sensintaffar – Presented by Beau Wilson – Hometown Insurance Agency
By Byron Beers Following a competitive summer, Sand Springs wrestler Griffin Sensintaffar is equipped for a breakout season on the mat. Sensintaffar, who wrestles at 106-pounds on the high school level and at 100-pounds on the national level, competed in both freestyle and Greco for the first time during the summer. He even has future […]
Oologah Lady Mustangs – Girls Basketball Team Preview
OOLOGAH LADY MUSTANGS Coach: Clif Warford 23-24 Record: 13-13 OUTLOOK Coach Clif Warford is taking over a team that lost one starter from last season. After a good summer on the court, Warford said he is excited to see what this team can accomplish. “I believe that we will surprise some teams this year with […]
Owasso’s Kalai Johnson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Floyds Barber Shop
Owasso’s Kalai Johnson The Lady Rams are poised for another great year on the court. One player excited to contribute this season is sophomore Kalai Johnson. Johnson has played basketball for as long as she can remember. “My current position is guard. I started playing basketball when I was in 2nd grade,” said Johnson. Johnson […]
Q&A with Skiatook’s Julian Baldino – Presented by Floyds Barber Shop
Q&A with Skiatook’s Julian Baldino VYPE: Julian, what grade are you in this season and who position are you playing? Julian Baldino: I am a senior and I play any position coach Bowman needs me to, so really all positions. VYPE: What skill have you worked on the most coming into the season? JB: My […]