September 25, 2021 Issue, Page 22 of 22

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12 Lifestyle September 25, 2021 Elk City School Board Hannah White named holds September meeting By Shonda Little the records. We were happy to receive a clean bill of financial do all we can to get them a successful education.” safer way to provide more so- cial distancing. We will also be Elk City Lions ‘The Elk City School Board held their first meeting after the school year started on help,” said Superintendent Mike Sparks. Elk City High School Princi- ‘The board then went over minor changes to policy, but none were especially notewor- looking at new flooring, paint and lighting,” Sparks said. Sparks anticipates the au- Club Sweetheart Sept. 13 at the Elk City Board pal Jamie McClure then gave ditorium will also be used for of Education. a presentation on the drop- ae Superintendent's ‘The meeting was mostly out and college remediation Report, Sparks discussed specialized tutoring after the uneventful and comprised of report. something that he is excited renovations are completed. basic housekeeping, which is Sparks, who light-heartedly to utilize. “Another thing that we are typical of a year’s new begin- calls himself a “data junkie” re- “One thing I find exciting excited about is putting air ning. lated to student development, is how we are able to use the filters in some of our schools. After approving the August was pleased with McClure’s federal stimulation money It is an air-purifying system. meeting's minutes, the board thorough information. that is kind of earmarked for Thave been able to do this at opened to public comments. “Mr. McClure had identi- improvements for things like two schools I was at previ- Per the school policy, any fied ten students who were at social distancing to improve ously, and we sawa great person wishing to address the risk of dropping out,” Sparks some ofour buildings. All of board must notify the super- explained. “Five were identi- this has to be approved by the result in reducing sickness. We intendent at least 24 hours fied as leaving the district, State Board of Education, so have already done the daycare, prior to posting the agenda. whether going to Epic or going there is oversight in how it is elementary and are currently No public comments were to schools in Oklahoma City. used. We are using it to up- working on the intermediate made. ‘That left five students who grade the Susan Powell Audi- school. We have also started ‘The board first received a were deemed at risk. Mr. Mc- torium. It has about 600 seats. replacing the HVAC at the presentation from Rick Miller Clure and his staff have been If you have ever been there, high school. They are about 20 of Britton, Kuykendall and making plans with each stu- you know that it just has aisles years old. That building has Miller in relation to the school dent and have worked to get to the left or the right. So, if been very well-maintained. audit for the fiscal year ending three backin school. Plans are you sitting in the middle, you on June 30, 2020. in the works with the other have to walk by several people Looking at it, you wouldn’t “Tt is done yearly and was two to make sure they finish to get in or out of your seat. think it was 20 years old,” he avery clean audit. Mr. Miller the school year. That is our We are going to go in and cre- added. was very complimentary of goal. We want to meet every ate more center aisles, which Enrollment was up 108 kids the staff giving full access to student where they are at and will help us hold events ina from this time last year. American Legion Post No 41 Hannah White, 2021-22 Elk City Lions Club Sweetheart and Elk City Lions President Joe Thompson. Courtesy photo, Hannah White is the 2021-22 Elk City Lions Club Sweetheart. She is holds Friday night dance the daughter of Jo Ediger and Joshua White. A senior at Elk City High School White is involved in band, playing the flute, and was a part of the State Fair Marching Band Competition in which Elk City placed second. She is Captain of the Elk City Color Guard and they also placed Support our veterans with donations second in the state fair competition. She is a member of choir and dance. White is a manager for Big Elk Soccer, a member of the Spanish Club, Key Club, and Interact. Her future plans are to attend Oklahoma University and major in music theater. She has been inspired to pursue this career direction by older brother Jonah, a music theatre graduate of Oklahoma City University. Go support the American Legion Post No. 41. Held Sept. 24 accepted at the door, He is currently in Orlando, Florida working for Disney World as a from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunset Riders, Classic Country Live Bank. 1709 S. HWY 183, please call 580-715-9140 for more infor- performer in LegoLand. The Lions are pleased to have Hannah White as ‘The atmosphere is family friendly no alcohol. $10 donations mation. their Sweetheart for this year of service. SUMMER'S END SPECIAL’ Ask about same-day $500 off each month for three months appointments. (Assisted Living) 55+ Senior Living Apartments Assisted Living & Memory Support » No add-ons or hidden fees. Not a Baptist? 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