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The Elk City News SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 • 11 the class to where they were that football games, school events, us here. So be brave enough to ed, the Board of Education pro- were Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mr. and MERRITT evening. “We started high school think- group projects that somehow turned into one person doing all chase your dreams, strong enough to learn from failure and faithful nounced them graduates. As the class proceeded out of the gym, Mrs. Flowers, and Mr. and Mrs. Smtih. Continued from page 1 ing graduation was decades away. the work, and the universal high enough to trust that your path is they stopped in a semi-circle and The class chose “We’re All In a big school, people spend the school experience of saying I’ll leading you exactly the way you’re threw their mortarboards. in this Together,” from “High that will always miss the shadow of first few weeks trying to figure out start that assignment later, then supposed to.” The class of 2026 officers were School Musical”; their class song our lives. These years helped shape where their classes are, and learn- realizing later meant tonight at The rose ceremony took place Jenna Watkins, president; Rhi- is “Landslide,” by Fleetwood us into the people we are today, and ing everyone’s names. In a small 11:30 p.m.,” she said. next. It is a Merritt tradition that annon Clark, vice president; Leia Mac; class colors were baby blue the memories we made together school like ours, we already knew Darling concluded by saying, seniors give his/her loved one Snuggs, secretary; Myleigh Flow- and gold; and the class flower are something we’ll carry with us the classrooms, the teachers, and “Today we stand at the start of a a rose. The sentimental gesture ers, treasurer; Devany Gonzalez, was Hibiscus. forever.” probably a little too much about new journey. Each of us will go our gave thanks, growth, and support student council representative; Another year in the lives of The next to speak was valedic- each other. But even though our own way, follow our own dreams, throughout the students’ educa- and Preslie Taylor, student council 2026, they will continue to cher- torian, Addison Darling. She start- school is small, the memories and face our new challenges. But no tional journey. representative. Their class spon- ish the time they spent in the halls ed by saying that the day was not we’ve made here are made togeth- matter where life takes us, we will It was then that Superintendent sors were Karie Dillinger, Elizabeth of MHS, their teachers, coaches, about diplomas, caps and gowns, er. But over the past four years, always share the memories, friend- Jeff Daugherty, began handing out Goodman, Amanda Shockey, and sponsors, and especially the friend- but about the journey that brought we’ve shared so many moments, ships, and experiences that brought diplomas. Once all were complet- Shane Stroud. The class parents ships they formed. and Snyder as music director, Del- times taking place from noon to their website, www.rcct.org. a Disney favorite with the music Lydia and her father move to a new RCCT aney Acuna will be the assistant di- rector for the show. 5 p.m. The cast will perform this iconic show on July 24th through “Alice in Wonderland” is about young Alice who finds herself in and the timeless story of adventure, imagination, and fun. house haunted by a recently de- ceased couple and Beetlejuice. The Continued from page 1 The teen academy includes kids July 26th, and August 2nd. a strange world where everything “Beetlejuice, Jr.” is a funny musi- music and lyrics are by Tony Award from ages 12 to 18. They will be Auditions and camps with be in seems upside down. She travels cal that is based on the motion pic- nominated pair, Anthony King and “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” for chil- producing “Beetlejuice, Jr.” Au- the RCCT, located at 422 N. Jef- through Wonderland and encoun- ture by the same title. Lydia Deetz Scott Brown. dren ages six through 11 years old. ditions for this show will be June ferson. For more information and ters the iconic characters that au- is a strange and unusual teen, who Go to the rcct.org Facebook page Along with Carpenter as director 30th and July 1st, while the camp to find the application, please visit dience have come to love. This is is grieving the loss of her mother. for more information and dates. ELK CITY Elk City boys tennis team finished 3rd in Class 4A Tennis. If you know high school tennis, you know how outstanding that accomplishment is. Congratulations to these Big Elk Soccer players on their end of season honors. We want to wish you a great season! We hope each of you have a great season! We hope you have Elk City Nursing Home a great 301 N. Garrett, Elk City 580-225-2811 580.243.0466 year! *UHDW3ODLQV 1DWLRQDO%DQN 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com 2017 W. 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