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Wetumka JOM regular business meeting will be held on February 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school boardroom. Parents, legal guardians, and persons acting in loco parentis of eligible Indian students enrolled in Wetumka Public Schools are highly encouraged to attend.
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She was born into slavery and “given” as a wedding gift to a Mormon couple in Mississippi named Robert and Rebecca Smith. In 1847 at age 32, Biddy Mason was forced to walk from Mississippi to Utah tending to the cattle behind her master’s 300-wagon caravan. She “walked” from Mississippi to Utah. That’s 1, 618.9 miles!
Read moreThe Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. nominating committee is now accepting nominations for the 2022 class of inductees to the OAAE Hall of Fame, Inc. The OAAE Hall of Fame recognizes and honors significant contributions made by African American educators or support personnel in the State of Oklahoma. President Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr. asks that individuals, specifically those who taught or served during the early Statehood era be considered for this honor. It is imperative that those individuals are recognized for their service. Nominees to the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. must reside or have resided in Oklahoma during his/her career in education. They must have worked as an administrator or teacher in Oklahoma at the elementary, middle, secondary, or college level; or may have worked in the capacity as support personnel for a minimum of five (5) years. They must have contributed to and influenced the education and lives of the students. In addition, they shall have been distinguished professionally in the field of education.
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Mr. and Mrs. William “Bill” Ford of Shawnee, Oklahoma generously donated funds for a scholarship athletic of an Oklahoma high school senior. Mr. Ford played football under coach Watson at Shawnee High School. Coach Watson had a major impact on the life and success of Mr. Ford and in return this scholarship is established to continue the legacy of making a difference in the lives of young athletes as Coach Watson did for so many.
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It is Black History Month in Clearview. Come join us in celebration of Oklahoma African American athletes and their contributions to society. Additionally, this event serves as a fundraiser to support the insurance and maintenance of the old school gym. Will you come out to support us or send a donation to the Town of Clearview, 302 West Main, Clearview, OK 74880? Hope to see you soon.
Read moreBilly Walker came home to visit on Monday. He is looking well and gaining wait. He wants everyone to know he is thankful for all the thoughts and prayers on his behalf. Please remember Magdalene Bruton. She has been moved to Mercy Hospital and is now on a respirator. She needs many prayers. Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list: L.C. Carson, Sharon Patton, Magdalene Bruton, Dorothy Loggins, Bobby Joe Forshee, Marjorie Plunkett, Kurrilue Johnson, and Johnny West of Owasso. The Clearview road project continues. The construction and repair of rock wall around the old school ground is in progress.
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