All seniors draining their memory banks for the ACT test . . . it was quite hard, wasn’t it? . . . Everyone is glad to have Robert Goodfellow back in school . . . Mona Morgan getting her hair cut . . . Brenda Byerly and John Stirman getting things straightened out . . . Sherry Winningham discovering that she had taken the wrong envelope to take the ACT test . . . Way to go Sherry . . . Mrs. Turner having to clean up a mess after she turned over a Coke in 1 hour English . . . Then feeling bad when everyone laughed . . . Everyone sorry to hear about Tommy Wilbank’s surgery . . . Hope you get well soon Tommy . . . Brenda Parker bringing “all” of Jack Turners books to him 1 st hour . . . That’ll teach you to get them in the wrong lock Jack . . Phyliss Scroggins wanting to talk to someone . . .. about what Phyliss . . . Lynn Foster being in a hurry to get to class . . . You’ve got to be kidding Lynn . . . Ed Fulmer seen talking to C.H. at his locker . . . What’s up Ed? . . . Most of the Seniors getting their pictures . . . They all look real good kids . . . Laquita Muse being exceedingly happy lately . . . Why Quita because of T.T.? . . . Mark Zelley Neil Brown and Deb Bolinger counting pennies in the hall . . . Shonna McFerran having a headache and wanting to scream . . . Go ahead Shonna, but not too loud . . . James Andrews having some new beads . . . Who is your jeweler James? . . . Alfred Brown being seen with a certain Junior girl lately . . . Who Al? . . . YEAH SENIORS! GO WOLVERINES!! BEAT PAULS VALLEY!!

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - First Row: Jean Cantrell, Karen Parsons, Jerry Harwell, Connie Hughes, Joyce Lakey, Kathy Kernek. Second Row: Mr. Lovett, Ramsey Cantrell, Carolyn Harwell, Rebecca Davis, Rhonda Sexton, Carol Sherry, donna Ingram, Mrs. Hamilton. Third Row: Suzanne Hutchings, Sandy Hughey, Linda Plumblee, Beverly Petitt, Sharon Jackson, Mike Glass. Fourth Row: Keith Hopkins, Lane Ritter, Mitchell Musgrove, Wally Hasket, Jim Cofer, Kenny Storts, James McCoy, Roy Crane.

Peyton Robinson, Serenity Langdon, and Brett Bruner were among the many volunteers who helped place flags on the graves of every Veteran at Holdenville Cemetery Sandy Odum was happy to have her two grandsons, Sam and Zac Stallcup help place flags across Holdenville Cemetery in honor of our Veterans. Jonathon Wiseman and Sara Coats were a huge help in placing flags on the graves of Holdenville’s Veterans.

Leon McPerryman passed away at his home in Spaulding on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 71 years. Leon was the son of Lewis & Sarah (Manley) McPerryman, born on January 13, 1951 at Claremore, Oklahoma.

Robert Marshal “Marty” Kalinich passed away in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 63 years. Marty was born on February 15, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George Robert “Rock” Kalinich and Johnnie Mae (Bruner) Kalinich. He attended Holdenville public elementary schools and then went to Eufaula Boarding school and Sequoyah High School. Marty enjoyed all kinds of sports, but he loved OU football and OU basketball best. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He had a special and unique relationship with all of his siblings and all of his nieces and nephews. Marty was truly loved by all and he will truly be missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, George ‘Rock’ & Johnnie Mae Kalinich, and an infant brother.

Susie Louise Glass passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was 84 years old. She was born in Stuart, Oklahoma to Carl “Buster” Haskell Hester and Illa (Tollett) Hester.

The Holdenville Wolverine football team participated in the team camp at Atoka. The Wolverines had a good showing and gave parents and fans a reason to be optimistic about the 2022 season.

Wolverines shine at team camp The Holdenville Wolverine Football team traveled to Atoka this past week and made a positive showing. The 2022 team surprised the participating coaches with an outstanding performance on both offense and defense.

Pastor and Missionary Jimmy Anderson is set to retire from Many Springs Baptist Church this Sunday. Rev. Anderson will be honored this Saturday at Many Springs. Lunch will be served at 12:00 and program will begin at 2:00. Full story of Brother Anderson’s ministry pages 2&16.

Those called to serve God often wrestle with what can be a big decision. Missionary work, and taking on a life of sacrifice can take a huge toll. But for Creek preacher Jimmy Anderson in Holdenville, Oklahoma, there was another dilemma—the choice of being an artist or a man of God.