Durant’s Kim Mauck – Teacher of the Month – Presented by Simmons Bank
Durant High School teacher Kim Mauck took an unconventional path into education, but she now considers it exactly where she is meant to be. Mauck spent more than a decade as a stay-at-home mom before entering the workforce in 2019 with Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that allowed her to work part time while […]
Durant’s Heather McNeill – Teacher of the Month – Presented by Simmons Bank
Durant High School’s Heather McNeill has built her career on a simple but powerful belief: music can change lives. Now entering her 12th year in education, McNeill serves as the district’s vocal music director, leading the high school choir program and directing musical theater. Her path began with a love for music developed early in […]
Durant’s Avery Sager – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cherokee Communications
Avery Sager, a senior at Durant High School, has distinguished herself as a standout varsity athlete in cross country and track while balancing academics and community involvement. Her dedication to excellence, leadership among teammates, and passion for running have made her a role model within the school’s athletic program. Sager cites mathematics as her favorite […]
Silo’s Nataly Cruz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 49th Street Veterinary Clinic
At Silo High School, Nataly Cruz brings energy, determination, and pride to the cheer mat as a dedicated side base. Her role demands strength, precision, and trust, and Cruz has embraced each of those responsibilities while continuing to grow within the sport. Motivated by the constant encouragement of her teammates, she thrives in an environment […]
Durant’s Kason “KJ” Lowery – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cherokee Communications
Durant High School varsity runner Kason “KJ” Lowery is building a reputation as both a disciplined competitor and a grounded teammate, balancing athletic success with a strong sense of purpose. Lowery, who will be a junior this school year, has already posted standout times on some of Oklahoma’s biggest stages. His personal bests include 1 […]
Silo’s Audrey Clemmer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 49th Street Veterinary Clinic
Silo High School senior Audrey Clemmer has built her cheer career on versatility, leadership, and a deep pride in representing her school. As a member of the cheer squad, she is trusted in multiple roles, from working with megaphones and signs during Game Day routines to serving as a base in stunts and executing precise […]
Silo’s Katelyn Mueller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 49th Street Veterinary Clinic
Silo High School sophomore Katelyn Mueller is building a strong foundation both in the classroom and on the cheer mat, guided by discipline, perseverance and the influence of those closest to her. Mueller, a 10th-grade student, credits her parents as her biggest inspiration. Watching them overcome challenges and maintain a strong work ethic has shaped […]