Spotlight on the FFA

Dale FFAOffice: Vice President Class: Senior Family: Parents - Clay & Cassie; Siblings - Caleb, Calvin & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Gordon Cooper, AP History & English, Student CouncilWhat is the most important thing you learned in FFA?

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Danielle MorganHometown: Prague College: UCO Degrees: BS in Education, specializing in child development.Years taught: 5Years at Prague: 4Currently teaching: KindergartenFamily: Proudest daughter of Danny and the late Debbie Morgan, step-daughter of Treasure Morgan; sister to Zac and Maegan Morgan.

Family time

The year 2025 has been challenging and is one that I, for one, most likely will never forget if I ever forget about it.While we are starting a new year, I’ve tried to give considerable thought to the resolutions for the coming 12 months.

Taking the green

Jet Smith isn’t afraid of setting out on his own.The senior at North Rock Creek started his own car detailing business -- thanks to some inspiration from his brother-in-law -- when he needed a job that would fit his busy schedule.

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Lauren KellyHometown: Shawnee College: Oklahoma State University Degrees: B.A. in Journalism Years taught: 6Years taught at Dale: 4Currently teaching: Special Education 5th-8th Grade Family: Sons - Jack & Reed KellyWhy is teaching important to you?

Seminole State announces fall 2025 nursing grads

Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Dec. 12 for the nursing students expected tomeetdegreerequirements for the fall 2025 semester.In the photo on the left are nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff.

Looking back

Staff Writer Here’s Part 1 of a look back at 2025 in Lincoln and Pott counties.January- A former Wellston substitute teacher, convicted of two counts of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of Technology, was sentenced to prison.