The Oilton Wingman
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Welcome back to the Oilton Wingman! Read below to learn important information about our school! Upcoming Events & Activities: April 18th-20th- Softball Districts @ Braggs HS Baseball Districts @ Coyle HS April 23rd- FFA Banquet @ 6:30 p.m in HS Gym April 26th-28th- Sr. Trip- Dallas,TX
What is a Wingman? The term Wingman stems from a time-honored tradition within the Air Force. . . that essentially says a lead pilot will never lose his or her Wingman. It’s a promise, a pledge, a commitment. . . Wingman Culture affirms that each and every person is essential to our mission. U.S. Tinker Air Force Base, Midwest, OK
April 27th- 8th-9th Academic State Tournament @ OU Norman
THE OILTON WINGMAN
April 28th- Sr. Baccalaureate Services @ 6:30 p.m. in HS Gym April 29th-May 1st- State FFA Convention @ OKC May 3rd- Sr. Breakfast @ 8:30 a.m. Sr. Graduation @ 7:30 p.m. in HS Gym
The Geographical Wow! Factor. . . The Oilton Wingman currently reaches members in the following (known) states:
THE WORLD’S COOLEST. . . a column by Oilton Kids
Oilton, OK; Pawnee, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Stillwater, OK; Jennings, OK; Drumright, OK; Bartlesville, OK; Owasso, OK; Bristow, OK; Cushing, OK; Perry, OK; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Dell Rapids, South Dakota; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Illinois.
Joe in 2nd grade says, “My Nany really is the coolest because we do a lot together and have fun.” Hannah in 2nd grade says, “My Mimi & Papa really are the coolest because my Papa sings and plays guitar. My Mimi can sing and make people happy. I have a very good family.”
If you receive The Oilton Wingman, but your location isn’t listed, please email: [email protected]
“A child needs a grandparent, anybody’s grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world.” - Charles and Ann Morse
If you know of someone who would like to receive The Oilton Wingman, have them email: [email protected]
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Oilton Hosts ‘Careers on Wheels” On Friday, March 29th students from Oilton were invited to participate in ‘Careers on Wheels.’ The event was designed and organized by Mrs. Kaycee Poteet, Oilton High Counselor and provided a new, exciting, and fun way for students to explore various career fields. Twelve different businesses participated in the event including: Oilton Fire Dept., Oilton Police Dept., Turnbow Trailer, Channel 6 News, FavCo Electric, Cardwell Sand, PalmerMarler Funeral Home, Silver City Fire Dept,. Mannford Ambulance Service, Central Tech Truck Driving School, US Army, and OG & E. Each business shared with students about different career positions, showed off their specialty vehicles, and even allowed students to honk the horn on some of the big diesel trucks! Check out the great pictures on page 6!
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Oilton Receives Governor's ACE Awards Given to 188 School Districts Posted by Tricia.Pemberton on Mar 04, 2013 Governor Mary Fallin, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi, Former Governor Brad Henry and State Legislators honored 188 school districts with the Governor’s ACE Award at a celebratory luncheon on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Oklahoma History Center. The Governor’s Ace Award was given to school districts in which 100 percent of the seniors of the Class of 2012 met all graduation requirements, including Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE). ACE, which was enacted in 2005 under Gov. Brad Henry, requires that high school seniors, beginning with the Class of 2012, prove proficiency on four of seven end-of-instruction exams before graduation. “To continue to create jobs and grow our economy, it’s critical to raise Oklahoma’s academic performance and develop a highly skilled workforce," Gov. Mary Fallin said. "The ACE requirements help ensure that upon graduation Oklahoma’s students are ready for success at the college level and beyond. The schools receiving the Governor’s ACE Award are great examples of what we can achieve when we raise our expectations for students. Congratulations to the teachers, administrators, parents and students of these schools for achieving academic excellence. These schools not only are giving our students a great education, but they are helping us develop the workforce we need to compete in the global economy.” Superintendent Barresi said, "I am very proud of this achievement by so many of our school districts. The educators in these schools, the students and the parents worked hard to achieve proficiency on core end-of-instruction exams. This bipartisan reform has ensured this hard work will be rewarded with students better prepared for the rigors of college, careers and life." Former Gov. Brad Henry said, "I am thankful to have been involved from the beginning with this significant legislation. Making sure students learn basic math, English, history and science skills before they graduate high school will give them a better chance of success in their next phases of life."
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Oilton Students Achieve Success… Check out these great photos and stories!
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Grace Pauley and Saydee Poyndexter won giant Hershey’s candy bars in a raffle for a fundraiser for the 8th grade class.
Drumright Track Meet nets 13 medals! The Oilton Middle School track team had their first track meet of the year Thursday at Drumright. Track team members that attended the meet were Becca Bridwell, Kelley Travis, Sarah Wilson, Angella Flowers, Canaan Clackler, Blaine Strong, Makayla Clackler, Madison Bradley, Jake Greasley, Jennifer Parnell, Sydney Brinker and Tristen Greene. Thirteen medals were won by the track team led by Sydney Brinker with four medals. Double medalists were Becca Bridwell, Kelley Travis and Makayla Clackler. Single medalists were Canaan Clackler, Angella Flowers and Madison Bradley.
February Students of the Month: Brooklyn Ballard, Levi Serner, Emma McEwen, Kaden Dawes, Grant Witt, Robert Martin, Mattie Rickner, and Noah Marshall
Oilton High School February Students of the Month: Anna Braswell & Dalton Hall
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Oilton Students Achieve Success… Check out these great photos and stories!
Mr. Erwin’s Algebra I & Geometry students participated in Central Technology Center’s annual STEM Contest on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Students were administered tests in Algebra I and Geometry and participated in various hands-on contest including the tower-building division. Mr. Erwin’s students have won the tower-building division for three consecutive years including a clean sweep of the contest this year bringing home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the division. Congratulations to Mr. Erwin and his Geometry and Algebra I students.
STEM Contest1st Place “Tower Building” Division Jonathan Simmons, Brianna Favalora, Haylee Fletcher, and Bryahna Zavala
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
THE OILTON WINGMAN
STEM Contest - 2nd Place “Tower Building” Division Sharlie Jackson, Anna Braswell, Shelby Marks, and Dalton Hall
STEM Contest- 3rd Place “Tower Building” Division Jonathan Studebaker, Jonathan Flowers, Loretta Parmley, and David Howard (Not Pictured)
Oilton High School March “Students of the Month” Bryce Brinker & Carson Posey
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids Oilton Hosts ‘Careers on Wheels”
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Oilton students tour the specialty vehicles of ‘Careers on Wheels’ participants.
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Welcome back to the Oilton Wingman! Read below to learn important information about our school! Upcoming Events & Activities: April 18th-20th- Softball Districts @ Braggs HS Baseball Districts @ Coyle HS April 23rd- FFA Banquet @ 6:30 p.m in HS Gym April 26th-28th- Sr. Trip- Dallas,TX
What is a Wingman? The term Wingman stems from a time-honored tradition within the Air Force. . . that essentially says a lead pilot will never lose his or her Wingman. It’s a promise, a pledge, a commitment. . . Wingman Culture affirms that each and every person is essential to our mission. U.S. Tinker Air Force Base, Midwest, OK
April 27th- 8th-9th Academic State Tournament @ OU Norman
THE OILTON WINGMAN
April 28th- Sr. Baccalaureate Services @ 6:30 p.m. in HS Gym April 29th-May 1st- State FFA Convention @ OKC May 3rd- Sr. Breakfast @ 8:30 a.m. Sr. Graduation @ 7:30 p.m. in HS Gym
The Geographical Wow! Factor. . . The Oilton Wingman currently reaches members in the following (known) states:
THE WORLD’S COOLEST. . . a column by Oilton Kids
Oilton, OK; Pawnee, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Stillwater, OK; Jennings, OK; Drumright, OK; Bartlesville, OK; Owasso, OK; Bristow, OK; Cushing, OK; Perry, OK; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Dell Rapids, South Dakota; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Illinois.
Joe in 2nd grade says, “My Nany really is the coolest because we do a lot together and have fun.” Hannah in 2nd grade says, “My Mimi & Papa really are the coolest because my Papa sings and plays guitar. My Mimi can sing and make people happy. I have a very good family.”
If you receive The Oilton Wingman, but your location isn’t listed, please email: [email protected]
“A child needs a grandparent, anybody’s grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world.” - Charles and Ann Morse
If you know of someone who would like to receive The Oilton Wingman, have them email: [email protected]
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Oilton Hosts ‘Careers on Wheels” On Friday, March 29th students from Oilton were invited to participate in ‘Careers on Wheels.’ The event was designed and organized by Mrs. Kaycee Poteet, Oilton High Counselor and provided a new, exciting, and fun way for students to explore various career fields. Twelve different businesses participated in the event including: Oilton Fire Dept., Oilton Police Dept., Turnbow Trailer, Channel 6 News, FavCo Electric, Cardwell Sand, PalmerMarler Funeral Home, Silver City Fire Dept,. Mannford Ambulance Service, Central Tech Truck Driving School, US Army, and OG & E. Each business shared with students about different career positions, showed off their specialty vehicles, and even allowed students to honk the horn on some of the big diesel trucks! Check out the great pictures on page 6!
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Oilton Receives Governor's ACE Awards Given to 188 School Districts Posted by Tricia.Pemberton on Mar 04, 2013 Governor Mary Fallin, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi, Former Governor Brad Henry and State Legislators honored 188 school districts with the Governor’s ACE Award at a celebratory luncheon on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Oklahoma History Center. The Governor’s Ace Award was given to school districts in which 100 percent of the seniors of the Class of 2012 met all graduation requirements, including Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE). ACE, which was enacted in 2005 under Gov. Brad Henry, requires that high school seniors, beginning with the Class of 2012, prove proficiency on four of seven end-of-instruction exams before graduation. “To continue to create jobs and grow our economy, it’s critical to raise Oklahoma’s academic performance and develop a highly skilled workforce," Gov. Mary Fallin said. "The ACE requirements help ensure that upon graduation Oklahoma’s students are ready for success at the college level and beyond. The schools receiving the Governor’s ACE Award are great examples of what we can achieve when we raise our expectations for students. Congratulations to the teachers, administrators, parents and students of these schools for achieving academic excellence. These schools not only are giving our students a great education, but they are helping us develop the workforce we need to compete in the global economy.” Superintendent Barresi said, "I am very proud of this achievement by so many of our school districts. The educators in these schools, the students and the parents worked hard to achieve proficiency on core end-of-instruction exams. This bipartisan reform has ensured this hard work will be rewarded with students better prepared for the rigors of college, careers and life." Former Gov. Brad Henry said, "I am thankful to have been involved from the beginning with this significant legislation. Making sure students learn basic math, English, history and science skills before they graduate high school will give them a better chance of success in their next phases of life."
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Oilton Students Achieve Success… Check out these great photos and stories!
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Grace Pauley and Saydee Poyndexter won giant Hershey’s candy bars in a raffle for a fundraiser for the 8th grade class.
Drumright Track Meet nets 13 medals! The Oilton Middle School track team had their first track meet of the year Thursday at Drumright. Track team members that attended the meet were Becca Bridwell, Kelley Travis, Sarah Wilson, Angella Flowers, Canaan Clackler, Blaine Strong, Makayla Clackler, Madison Bradley, Jake Greasley, Jennifer Parnell, Sydney Brinker and Tristen Greene. Thirteen medals were won by the track team led by Sydney Brinker with four medals. Double medalists were Becca Bridwell, Kelley Travis and Makayla Clackler. Single medalists were Canaan Clackler, Angella Flowers and Madison Bradley.
February Students of the Month: Brooklyn Ballard, Levi Serner, Emma McEwen, Kaden Dawes, Grant Witt, Robert Martin, Mattie Rickner, and Noah Marshall
Oilton High School February Students of the Month: Anna Braswell & Dalton Hall
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Oilton Students Achieve Success… Check out these great photos and stories!
Mr. Erwin’s Algebra I & Geometry students participated in Central Technology Center’s annual STEM Contest on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Students were administered tests in Algebra I and Geometry and participated in various hands-on contest including the tower-building division. Mr. Erwin’s students have won the tower-building division for three consecutive years including a clean sweep of the contest this year bringing home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the division. Congratulations to Mr. Erwin and his Geometry and Algebra I students.
STEM Contest1st Place “Tower Building” Division Jonathan Simmons, Brianna Favalora, Haylee Fletcher, and Bryahna Zavala
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
THE OILTON WINGMAN
STEM Contest - 2nd Place “Tower Building” Division Sharlie Jackson, Anna Braswell, Shelby Marks, and Dalton Hall
STEM Contest- 3rd Place “Tower Building” Division Jonathan Studebaker, Jonathan Flowers, Loretta Parmley, and David Howard (Not Pictured)
Oilton High School March “Students of the Month” Bryce Brinker & Carson Posey
Volume 1, Issue 6
The Oilton Wingman
April 2013
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids Oilton Hosts ‘Careers on Wheels”
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Oilton students tour the specialty vehicles of ‘Careers on Wheels’ participants.
