Volume 2, Issue 7
The Oilton Wingman
May 2014
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Oilton Class of 2014
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.
THE OILTON WINGMAN
U.S. Tinker Air Force Base, Midwest, OK
Front Row (L to R)- Kadie Cardwell, Brianna Favalora, Maci Wilson, Jessica Dethloff, Cassie Roberts, Remy Cosby (Not Pictured) Back Row (L to R)- Mr. Justus (Sponsor), Jimmy Smith, Kevin Bass, Gerad Poole, Jerrad Willard, Jonathan Grissom, Mr. Madison (Sponsor)
Kadie Cardwell, Senior at Oilton High School signed a letter accepting an athletic scholarship to play basketball for Western Oklahoma State College in Altus, OK on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Pictured with Kadie are her parents, Roy Cardwell and Shelley Lasater, sister Jessica Murphy and WOSC Head Coach Jerry Kassin.
The Geographical Wow! Factor. . . The Oilton Wingman currently reaches members in the following (known) states: 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; Illinois; Elkridge, Maryland; Caro, Michigan; and Camp Humphreys, Pyeontaek, South Korea.
“A child needs a grandparent, anybody’s grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world.” - Charles and Ann Morse
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The Oilton Wingman
May 2014
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Justus Inducted into OGBCA Hall of Fame
THE OILTON WINGMAN
Oilton Public School and the community of Oilton join in congratulating Harley Justus as he is named in the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. We are proud of Coach Justus and the positive influence he has been in the lives of students and athletes he has worked with throughout his career.
Oklahoma Academic All-State Honorable Mention Congratulations Cassie Roberts! Cassie has been selected as an Academic Bowl AllState and Honorable Mention honoree. Cassie was recognized at an awards banquet on April 26, 2014 at Redlands Community College in El Reno, OK.
Special thanks to the administrators, office staff, and teachers who help contribute stories, events, and pictures for the Oilton Wingman!
The First Day of School for 2014-15 is August 21, 2014
Volume 2, Issue 7
The Oilton Wingman
May 2014
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Graduation & Scholarships Oilton Seniors received many scholarships during the Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 9th. Check out the great photos below.
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Kadie Cardwell received the Oilton Alumni Association Scholarship.
Gerad Poole received the Oilton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.
Cassie Roberts received the Drumright Dental Center Scholarship.
Gerad Poole received the National Wild Turkey Association Scholarship.
Volume 2, Issue 7
The Oilton Wingman
May 2014
An E-Bulletin for Grandparents and Other Allies of Oilton Kids
Kadie Cardwell received the Melvin Cardwell Memorial Scholarship.
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Maci Wilson received the Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship.
Mr. Robby Branscum was awarded the Masonic “Teacher of Today” award.
Brianna Favalora and Jerrad Willard are awarded the American Legion Post 98 Citizenship Award.