Claremore Public Schools

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Rebecca Hilmes Next Steps - University of Oklahoma Field of Studies - Biochemistry 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? Don’t date upperclassmen. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? You don’t have to be mature about everything in life. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? School spirit and close peers. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? Mrs. Brasher. She was always a loving, ecstatic, and kind person that made learning various subjects fun. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? Mrs. Worley. She introduced me to my love for sciences and always made sure to push all of her students in their studies. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? Mr. Cummings. He created a comfortable and enriching learning environment that allowed his students to voice their opinions without judgment. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? My air fryer! 🔴 Anything else you'd like to add…BOOMER SOONER #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Ethan Weaver Next Steps - Rogers State University Field of Studies - Biology 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? The advice I would give my freshman self would be that these four years will pass all too past. Make the most out of them. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? My journey has taught me that I am more than ready for my future in college and beyond. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra means I have had the privilege of enjoying the advantages a great school system has to offer. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? The elementary staff member who made the biggest impact on my life was Mrs. Jeannie Seidel, my P.E. teacher. She got me started in the running club and introduced me and my family to the WINGS 5k run program. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? The middle school staff member who made the biggest impact on my life was Mrs. Donna Eddings, WRJH Librarian. I worked with her as a library aid for 2 years. She always encouraged us to stay on track with our work while also having a good time. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? The high school staff member who made the biggest impact on my life was Mr. Bruce Riggs. He is an excellent teacher who cares about his students and makes learning fun. He sparked my interest in the medical field. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? The one thing I will take with me to college is the knowledge I will need to succeed! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

More great things are happening at Catalayah!! Mrs. Eidson submitted a grant to Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative and it was funded!!!! She will be purchasing Reading and math games for entire school’s WIN groups!! All of Catalayah will benefit from this!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🧚‍♂️ Bippity, Boppity, Boo!! Second grade just completed their Fairy Tale unit and the means... IT'S FAIRY TALE BALL TIME at Roosa! This magical unit took students to faraway lands, with princes and princesses, heroes and villains, good vs. evil, and much more. Throughout this unit, the second grade read various fairy tales from around the world. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Pre-K students ata Claremont have worked hard thinking of ways they can reduce, reuse and recycle all year long! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Better late than never... Congratulations to Kale Radichel, who will be continuing his athletic and academic career at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS, this fall. Kale will be playing soccer for the Blazers. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 6 Days brought to you by Molly Andrews and her mom, Mrs. Jill Andrews. Mrs. Andrews has been a teacher at CHS for 17 years but has been a Zebra all her life. She graduated in 1993 from CHS. She is a 2nd generation Claremore teacher. Mrs. Andrews appreciates the encouragement Molly received as a student. Special mentors have been Mr. Isnebart and Mrs. Bopp. Molly was born a Zebra. Like most teachers’ kids, she attended Roosa, WRJH, and will walk across the same stage as her mom did when she graduated from CHS. Molly is involved in athletics (tennis), TSA, Student Council, Red Army, and Young Democrats. She also takes CHS AP/PreAp classes and concurrent classes at RSU. Her favorite memories include standing in the stands, bleachers, or sidelines cheering on her red & white Zebras in all the sports with her good friends by her side. She also loves being in Student Council and everything about it. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Emma Kelley - Salutatorian Next Steps: Rogers State University Field of Studies: Allied Health 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? Make lots of friends, go out and have fun because it’s all over too quickly. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? This journey has taught me that I don’t need another person's approval as long as I am confident in my decisions. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra means supporting your community and striving to be the best version of yourself for you and your peers. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? Mrs. Caldwell showed me that teachers really do care about their students by supporting me outside of school, like coming to watch my games on the weekends. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? Coach Jahn has made a huge impact on my life by pushing me to become the best leader possible for my teammates. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? My favorite pillow. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Meet the top 18 student in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight Aubrey Henson Next Steps: Rogers State University Field of Studies: Environmental Conservation What advice you would give your freshman self? It all works out, so take your time and enjoy it. What has this journey taught you about yourself? I have a voice that matters just like anyone else. Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? To me, being a Zebra means you’ve got a community rooting for you, even when you feel like you can’t see it. What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how at CHS? Mrs. Souza - She has always been kind and supportive in encouraging me to embrace my goals and potential. What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? It’s okay to ask for help when you need it. Anything else you'd like to add... I’m grateful that Claremore was where I got to go to high school - I wouldn’t choose anywhere else. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Follow CPS on INSTAGRAM! Over the next few weeks, we will have several students "takeover" the stories and show you what it's like to be a part of the Zebra Family! MONDAY - Art Club President Alisha Williams and Treasurer Makayla Ault will take you through their day and give you a sneak peek into Opening Night of the CHS Spring Art Show. Alisha is also the President of our Knitting Club. Makayla is active in NHS, X-Country, Young Dems & SAGA. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/claremore.zebras/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy Mother's Day to all our "moms." Our birth moms, adoptive moms, step-moms, and bonus moms. To our Aunt moms, sister moms, Grandmoms, single Dad moms, and surrogate moms. To our work moms, cheer moms, dance moms, sports moms, PTO moms, homeroom moms, teacher moms, and school moms. Happy Mother's Day to whoever makes up your "mom"tourage, all of them play an essential role in nurturing, raising, and supporting the children in our community. We appreciate your commitment to the welfare and personal growth of your children - our students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 7 Days to Graduation brought to you by Lisa LaCoe - Wesley Baxley Mrs. Lisa LaCoe has been a Paraprofessional at Catalayah for four years. She has so many fond memories she could not pick just one. Wesley Baxley became a Zebra in 2nd grade. He’s been involved in athletics and drama during high school. Being a part of the Zebra football team will be his favorite memory of his time here. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 8 Days to Graduation brought to you by Mrs. Tara Near and Carson Haynie Mrs. Near is the secretary at WRJH and has been there for the past four years. Her fondest memory is when Carson met Caden Robertson during his first-grade year at Westside. Caden made fun of how big Carson’s ears were by singing the song lyrics, “Do your ears hang low, do they wobble to and fro.” His mom made him write an apology note attached to a package of peppermints, and they quickly became best friends. Carson started his Zebra career at Westside as a 1st grader. He wore the Zebra uniform on the historic Lantow Field during football season and will finish his years in a red graduation cap and gown on that same field in 8 days. It is fitting that his fondest memories are centered around hanging with the boys during football season. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to our Zebra Golf Team!! They are headed to STATE this weekend! Hit 'em long and straight and bring home some hardware! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"School Lunch Hero Day" Our chidl nutrition team has prepared and served 18,257 breakfasts, 42,249 lunch meals and 2,555 snacks district wide as of April 30th and we still have 9 days to go. #CPSZEBARPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 9 Days to Graduation brought to you by Mrs. Silversmith & Alayliun “Laya” Knight Mrs. Sandy Silversmith has served Catalayah students as a Paraprofessional for 8 years and is a Zebra alum from the Class of 1990. The Silversmiths gained Laya as a new member of their family this year. Mrs. Silversimth will always remember how kind she was to her daughter who shared the same position as her on the basketball team. That kindness will always be a fond memory. She always enjoyed watching them both play. Laya became a Zebra family in 8th grade and attended WRJH. She has participated in Book Club, basketball and track. She says the Zebra family always made her feel at home and welcome. She always had something pushing her to keep going and to never give up. She took that advice and will graduate from CHS in May. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We had some Top Individuals performances at the 2022 Port City Golf Classic Freshman - Tripp Jackson - 3rd Junior - Gage Hamilton - 6th Sophomore - Gage Hall 9th #CPSZEBRARIDE

Follow CPS on INSTAGRAM! Over the next few weeks we will have several student "takeover" the stories and show you what it's like to be a part of the Zebra Family! FRIDAY - The cadets in the CPS NJROTC program will take you through their day. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/claremore.zebras/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌎🌍🌏 Signs of Earth Day all over our campuses last week. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

5A Girls Tennis Team - finished 2nd behind Cascia Hall at the regional tournament (all 4 events qualified for state) #1 Singles - Molly Andrews, 3rd Place (season record 8-7) #2 Singles - Ella Ramsey, 4th Place (season record 8-7) #1 Doubles - Daley Reynolds/Kinsey Singer, 2nd Place (season record 22-7) #2 Doubles - Allie Newton/Rylee Yewell, 2nd Place (season record 7-5) OSSAA State Tournament starts Friday. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE