Durant’s Scott Bonnin – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Scott Bonnin is not just a teacher; he’s a mentor, a guide and a source of inspiration for students at Durant High School. With a teaching career spanning over 15 years, Scott brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role as an Algebra III and Pre-Calculus instructor for seniors. “Both of my parents were educators and I […]
Durant’s Lorie Vargas – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Lorie Vargas, a dedicated educator at Durant High School, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as a math teacher. With eight years of teaching under her belt, Lorie’s journey in education has been both fulfilling and inspiring. “I’ve always enjoyed working with kids,” Lorie shared, reflecting on her decision to pursue […]
Coalgate’s Brody McCollum – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by SafeGuard Insurance Solutions
Representing a community as a student athlete is about character, pride, and competition. Winning just makes it more fun. Brody McCollum, a junior at Coalgate High School, wants to show his community what they are about and prove they have the talent to make it to the state tournament and win it. Brody’s first love is baseball. He primarily plays short stop, third base, and pitcher. The highlight of his career up to this point, is making it to the state […]
Atoka’s Pacer Pingleton – Academic Team Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
In the plethora of academics at Atoka High School, one name stands out: Pacer Pingleton, a senior with a passion for learning and a knack for trivia. From history to literature, Pacer’s journey with the academic team has been nothing short of inspiring. Pacer’s foray into academic competitions was somewhat random. “I was asked by Mrs. Garison if […]
9 Questions with Brian Rigatti – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
VYPE: What motivates you? Brian Rigatti: I am motivated by seeing the crowd and all the future players in the community come to watch. VYPE: Who are some of your biggest influences or role models? Why? BR: My biggest influences in sports have always been my upperclassmen. VYPE: What teacher has had the biggest impact on your life? How? BR: Mrs. Sharon Garrison has […]
Atoka Area Athlete Photoshoot – Presented by Stuteville Ford of Atoka
Durant Area Athlete Photoshoot – Presented by Stuteville Chevrolet of Durant
Durant’s Aiden Sager – Track Spotlight – Presented by Excel Therapy
Sports taught Aiden Sager that nothing wanted in life will come easy. “If you want it, you’ll have to work to achieve it,” says Aiden, a senior at Durant High School. Soccer was Aiden’s first sport but once he entered middle school he found his sport in track. “That’s when I started to realize that track is where I belonged…running,” he says, “then high school track led me into […]
Durant’s Laila Ahmed – Track Spotlight – Presented by Excel Therapy
A valuable lesson learned through sports is that it is okay to fail. Laila Ahmed, a senior at Durant High School finds this to be the most valuable lesson playing softball and track has taught her. Learning from failure has led Laila to success. Her greatest athletic accomplishment is holding back-to-back Class 5Astate champion track titles for high jump. Another valuable lesson she says is the importance of being a good teammate. “My favorite part about being on […]
Durant’s Haydn Burgess – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Haydn Burgess, a dedicated student from Durant High School, is not only an accomplished athlete but also a proud member of the Choctaw Nation, showcasing the rich cultural heritage that shapes his life on and off the field. “As a proud Choctaw tribal member, I’ve always taken advantage of every opportunity provided for me by […]