Bixby’s Blane Burge – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by SNU Educational Leadership
Blane Burge Bixby High School At the start of the 2023-24 school year, Blane Burge assumed the position as head of the mathematics department for Bixby High School. In that first year, his students had a 100 percent pass rate in AP Precalculus. An accomplishment the BPS can be proud of. “I was very proud […]
Sapulpa’s Nick Williams – Coach Spotlight – Presented by SNU – Educational Leadership
Nick Williams Sapulpa High School A graduate from the Class of 2016, coach Nick Williams was a cross country runner for Sapulpa High School as a student, now he’s coaching cross country and loving it. Williams would go on to run in college at Rogers State University in Claremore, Ok. “I am teaching at Sapulpa […]
Glenpool’s Whitney Rogers – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by SNU – Educational Leadership
Whitney Rogers Glenpool High School Glenpool High School math teacher Whitney Rogers started teaching in the Glenpool district in 2008, making the move to the high school in 2019. For Ms. Rogers, math has always been an easy subject. “I teach Math of Finance, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. Math always came easily to me […]
Tulsa Suburban School Fan’s Choice Team
Quarterback Connor Payne – Berryhill Payne is a big and strong quarterback that can run and throw the ball well. He had a great season as a junior and looks to have an even better season this year leading the Chiefs as a senior. He is a leader on and off the field and has […]
Holland Hall’s Kainon Gibson
Kainon Gibson Holland Hall The Dutch varsity football team are off and running as the 2024 season is underway. Going 1-1 in their first two games may not be the start they wanted, but there are many positives players like Kainon Gibson sees in the football team. “We can learn from your mistakes and take […]
Q&A with Glenpool’s Coen Johnson – Presented by BancFirst Glenpool
Coen Johnson Glenpool High School VYPE: Coen, what does the Glenpool XC team look this season? Coen Johnson: I’d like to say our team is looking pretty decent this year! With new runners on our team who are getting better day by day, and previous runners who are getting much faster than their previous years! […]
Q&A with Glenpool’s Aiyanna “Yaya” Gibson – Presented by BancFirst Glenpool
Aiyanna “Yaya” Gibson Glenpool High School VYPE: Aiyanna, what grade did you start running cross country and when did you know it was the sport for you?Aiyanna Gibson: I started running cross country when I was in 7th grade. I originally started running to condition for basketball but then I fell in love with the […]
Glenpool’s Lydia Wells – Softball Spotlight – Presented by BancFirst Glenpool
Lydia Wells Glenpool High School Lydia Wells, a freshman on Glenpool’s softball team, is looking forward to the next four years. “My goals are to show who I am and to grow towards my full potential. I want to maintain high grades and I want to go to state with my team,” Wells said. “I […]
Oologah’s Emily Whitten – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by David Merriman – State Farm
Emily Whitten Oologah High School A two-sport student-athlete for Oologah High School, volleyball has become the focus for Emily Whitten who is now in the middle of the season. Whitten said the team continues to improve and play really well. “The positive things I see this year from my teammates is how well we are […]
Q&A with Skiatook’s Victoria Switzner – Presented by Owasso Auto Spa
Victoria Switzner Skiatook High School VYPE: Victoria, when did you start playing volleyball? Victoria Switzner: I started playing volleyball in 7th grade, I wasn’t sure if I was going to make the team or not and went into it just for fun. I ended up making the team and have enjoyed every year of it […]