Eric kept a basket on the coffee table in the den for all manner of gadgets—TV remote, wireless mouse for his laptop, cell phone, cordless home phone, a screwdriver, extra batteries, and even a candy bar or two.

First Grade Superintendent’s Honor Roll Karmen Almodovar, Haylee Armstrong, Hollis Armstrong, Trevor Armstrong, Miranda Becerra, Kayleigh Black, Preston Brewer, Piper Brooks, Acheron Couffer, Acheron Couffer, Liberty Crawford, Justin Culley, Jordyn East, Tylas Elkins, Eli Gomez, Ester Gonzalez, Austin Gore, Dempsey Hardgraves, Zayden Hill, Frankie Hogshooter, Emma Jett, Kade Johnson, Gary Joiner, Bailey Jones, Bristol Langdon, Samuel Leftwich, Braxton Lockett, Adam Luevano, Lane Martin Del Campo, Jaxton Merriman, Dayton Miles, Mackenzie Morgan, Coltin Moyer, Zaylie Peters, Dani Petsemoie, Augie Robinson, Piper Robinson, Mckynzie Shelton, Britain Silva, Olivia Smith, Angel Stephens, Jocelyn Streater, Raden Tillery, Channing Tucker, Camilla Villalobos, Abigail Whitebird, Kane Wilbanks, Cayler Worsham First Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Brecklyn Crawford, Hadleigh Evans, Marty Gaskins, Cole Grizzle, Fek-Cvmpe Jack, Nehemiah Jackson, Miguel Lainez, Xzavier McMahan, Ah’Riah Owusu, Madyson Richardson, Daxton Robinson, Rhemi Romberg, Kenady Scott, Jazmine Sisco, Merrie Sontag, Caleb Vance, Danielle Wagner, Blake Wardlow, Jakstyn Wauqua Second Grade Superintendent Jaycee Armstrong, Rosalyn Asbury, Abella Babb, Aubrey Bates, Memphis Broughton, Acelyn Caldwell, Eade Carter, Aubrey Cole, Makenna Compton, Steven Cowart, Emmalynn Davis, Brooke Fauteux, Itzabella Gonzalez, Xayraan Hoffman, Cooper Inselman, Daphne Irby, Hadley’Ann Hunter, Teddi Keefer, Taylie Lantz, Lincoln Logan, Mattilyn Lueking, Lorenzo Martin Del Campo, Alexa Messinger, Matteo Miranda, Ella Moore, Carter Nix, Alexandria Phillips, Lakshmi Ramirez, Brady Sanford, Madison Walden Second Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Alexis Adams, Grayson Carolina, Jax Chambers, Della Crawford, Logan Creekmore, Laedyn Epperley, Aubree Foster, Shelby Fox, Destiny House, Stefan Kelley, Alissa Krysa, Mya Mitchon, Brandolynn O’Kelly, Savannah Owens, Cully Pletcher, Logan Puckett, Gabriella Settles, Joby Smith, Mason Smith, Adelliahna Stephens, Parissetta Taylor, Hayden Watters, Ethan Welch Third Grade Superintendent’s Honor Roll Reilly Boyd, Crixus Bryant, Addison Caldwell, Addison Caldwell, Gabriel Cox, Oliver Davis, Ruston Foster, Jewl Hanson, Rheignielle Hardgraves, Jaxon Jett, Eli Jinkins, Claire Johnson, Lesley Johnston, Briar Lening, Isabelle Lueking, Kasen McCoy, Chevy Meeks, Emerson Morris, Skyla Ramsey, Rowdy Rhine, Liam Westerheide, Brailynn Yahola Third Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Juston Anderson, Kyla Arthur, Brayden Black, Lillith Buckmaster, Asher Cox, Asher Cox, Brinna Crosby, Adriano Brown, Alexander Dodd, Kenny Dugger, Aleigha Elliott, Bentley Finnie, Ava Gomez, Rylee Green, Jace Grizzle, Baylor Hobia, Baylor Hobia, Tyberius Hook, Nevaeh Julian, Caysen Kahle, Bentley Kelley, Mayleigh Kirkendoll, Emzlie Lena, Boyea Lockett, Lane Logan, Lane Logan, William Martch, Gabriella McIntyre, Jayce Morris, Sophia Peek, Milyla Redmond, Izak Reyes, Nicholas Roberts, Brodie Rogers, Addison Romberg, Ailayah Sharp, Annalise Stiles, Jhe’Sean Thomas, Mason Townley, DaLonna Wakefield, Jesse Waldon, Ella Walser, Emilie Welch, Joshua Whitford, Jett Williams.

Holdenville Lions Club Corner, by Lion Jerrie Lindsey The Holdenville Lions Club met at Boom-a-rang Diner in Holdenville, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 for breakfast at 7:00 am. After the flag salute and an invocation, Secretary, Jerrie Lindsey, read the minutes from the last meeting.

A Holdenville woman faces felony charges after allegedly causing a three-vehicle accident while driving under the influence of alcohol, according to documents filed in the District Court of Seminole County.

A new garage door and new security camera system have been installed at Holdenville Cemetery after a break-in last week. The alarm was tripped early Monday morning, January 31, at 3:55am. Holdenville Police officers and Cemetery Sexton, Waylon Ford were on the scene quickly and the thieves were scared away by the alarm, but not before they got away with the oatmeal cream pies out of the refrigerator.

Meggan Shupe was hired by a unanimous vote of the city council last Tuesday night, February 1, as Holdenville’s City Court Clerk. The office is looking forward to working with her in the days ahead.

Hughes County Speech Contest is in the record books!! 4-H Club members from Holdenville, Calvin, Moss and Stuart participated. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone! 4-H Club Director, Jessica Yates says, “Holdenville has an amazing set of club members, parents, grandparents and friends - who as one student put it “roll deep”!” HOLDENVILLE 4-H Speech Team placed in the following categories: POWER POINT: Lainee Yates - 2nd place.

HHS Superintendent’s Honor Roll Mylisha Allen Christie Jo Aultman Quetzali Becerra Bailee Black Jenna Briggs Kayton Bruner Isaiah Buck Mayson Carpitcher Abby Coats Sara Coats Naythan Coleman Melody Cruces Dallas Davenport Ashtin Dennis Jace Dockrey Hannah Franks Aaron Gonzalez Shelby Grissom Eli Hanson Kalena Harper Conner Harris Braden Heath Malachi Henderson Stevi Huff Allyson Inselman and perfect attendance Sawyer Jeffrey Natalie Jennings Kailyn Johnson Izaia King Clinton LaValley Autumn Lindsey Eliza Maylen Jenna McCoy Madalynn McFarland Jessica Moore Brooklyn Nelms Cylee Null Hailey Peters Abigail Phillips Tyrell Phillips Ryan Rodgers and perfect attendance Caleigh Smith Gage Smith Isabella Smith Hailey Steele Clayton Upton Terra Williams Jonathan Wiseman Grace Workman Alexis Young 8 th Grade Superintendent’s Honor Roll Robert Chen Alyc Harjo Kylierae Leftwich Ryan Lindemann Hannah Longan Scotti Nelms Precious Temple HHS Principal’s Honor Roll Lorelei Adam Shelby Bartschi Nevaeh Billy Kenzie Boone Laeh’lah Bowen Brooklyn Brown Cash Carter Makayla Chambers Ashlyn Chaney Kevin Chavez Abbygail Cloud Allen Collins Kelci Cook Autumn Costa Makaylie Crawford Sierra Crawford Kirsten Cullum Torrin Cummings Anayiah de la Rosa Tresley Dennie Quenton Dustin Seth Factor Landen Fearn Nicholas Fixico Cotton Ford Morgan Fry Riley Gaines and perfect attendance Tristin Goodman Mia Gordon Marabelle Grady Quennett Grieve Colson Hall Christopher Harjo Jonathan Hart Melissa Hart Madison Hearn Noah Higgins and perfect attendance Ryleigh Hill Kaylani Hubbard Carley Hunter Raegan Irby Autumn Jackson Destiny Jennings Cassandra Kelley Macy Lasater Stephan Leonard Colby Long Benjamin Madron Emmalyn Mariott Jose Martinez Kendall Mask Josiah McPerryman Emily Merriman Melissa Merriman Audrey Miller Shan Mo Cash Nickell Stetson Nix Tyler Nuckols Dah’myah Olden and perfect attendance David Olney Zane Peters Stormie Pope Maytrella Ramirez Isaiah Randall Paige Rector John Richmond Austin Roberts Brooklyn Siegrist Brett Sipes Kase Sipes-Louie Gregory Smith Grace Stewart Gracie Story Olivia Taylor Isaiah Tiger Parker Underwood Randilyn Votra Conner Walden Jayden Williams Brayden Winters HHS Principal’s Honor Roll Aiden Ayers James Coleman Rylee Eckles Anthony Hutchison Kassidy Iker Clayton LaValley Christopher Longan Chet McCoy Tyler Moody-Kennedy Joshua Morris Annalisia Mueller Christopher Palomera Wyatt Seeley and perfect attendance Noah Smith Lyssa Sullivan and perfect attendance Aaron Torres Bayleigh Williams HHS 1 st Semester 2021- 2022 Perfect Attendance William Douglas Riley Gaines Noah Higgins Allyson Inselman Dah’myah Olden Madilen Bridges Ryan Rodgers HHS 1 st Semester 2021- 2022 Perfect Attendance Wyatt Seeley Lyssa Sullivan.

Quenn Emmy Mariott and King Josiah McPerryman Hadley Crosby and Kutter Gilbert Jessica Moore and Jose Martinez Brooklyn Nelms and Conner Walden.

Junior High – Superintendent’s Honor Roll T r e d y n Armstrong, Tanna Brown, Raylee Dilday, Tara Keesee, Tate Keesee, Kara Mayfield, Laney Moreno and Lathan Rogers. Junior High Principal’s Honor Roll M a n n i n g Robertson, Reese Harris, Paycee Van Haren, Dillon Robinson, Bella Allen, Landon Golden and Elexis Stafford High School— Superintendent’s Honor Roll Destiny Bell, Kadee Bridger, Kandess Bridger, Noah Gentry, Gage Keesee, Jonna Lacey, Jordan Long, Grady Mills, Kaylee Morris, Harlee Nolen, Brooklynn O’Bryant, Ava O’Kelley, Orion Pointer, Gracie Provence, Kason Pruitt, Josh Pugh, Aleeah Rich, Mattie Robertson, Caitlynn Rosenow, Michael Simrell, Whittany Spangler, Avery Tyler, Kash Van Haren, Kirby Van Haren, Willow Van Haren and Gracelyn Wulf.