🎉 REGIONAL CHAMPS, PUNCHED OUR TICKET TO STATE! 🥎

The Claremore Lady Zebras showed up and showed out last night at regionals, grabbing TWO big wins over Shawnee (5-0 & 10-3) and earning their way to the 2025 OSSAA State Tournament!

💥 Big plays. Lockdown defense. Unmatched grit.
📍 State info coming soon — stay tuned, Zebra Nation!
4 months ago, CPS Communications
softball team in red uniforms
softball team in red uniforms
softball team in red uniforms
softball team in red uniforms
❤️ Hall of Fame Spotlight: Joe Freeman — “Uncle Joe”

Born on March 31, 1936, in Claremore to John and Donie Freeman, Joe graduated from Claremore High School in 1954. After graduation, he went to work for Bells Confectionary on Main Street and began writing weekly sports stories for the Claremore Progress, capturing the excitement and pride of his beloved Claremore Zebras. His passion for Zebra athletics was evident even then, long before it became his legacy.

Over the years, Joe’s work life took him many places, from managing the Cardinal Lounge and the Elks Lodge to returning home to Claremore Schools, where he served as a custodian and substitute teacher. But no matter his title, Joe was best known for his unwavering support of Claremore students.

A true sports enthusiast, Joe’s love of athletics extended far beyond Claremore. His home was a museum of sports devotion, filled with newspaper clippings, autographed balls, photos, and letters from coaches and players. Whether wearing his Detroit Tigers cap (he swore it made him look like Magnum P.I.), his Duke Blue Devils hoodie, or a throwback Dallas Cowboys jacket, Joe was always ready to talk sports.

But nothing compared to his Zebra pride. His wardrobe overflowed with Claremore red, and his memorabilia chronicled decades of local athletic history, from state championship hats to programs from every sport. If the Zebras were playing, Joe was there. Varsity or JV, home or away, Zebras or Lady Zebras, Uncle Joe was in the stands.

He was a constant source of encouragement, greeting players after every game with either congratulations or a few words of comfort. For Joe, supporting Claremore athletes wasn’t a pastime; it was a calling. His dedication, kindness, and unshakable loyalty made him a beloved figure in the Zebra community.

Today, we celebrate Joe Freeman’s induction into the Claremore Public Schools Hall of Fame, honoring not just his love of the game but his lifelong commitment to the students, coaches, and teams who made Claremore home.

Once a Zebra, always a Zebra.❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
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joe freeman family
joe freeman family
Big Congratulations to Our Outstanding Choir Students! 🎶👏❤️

Please join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our talented Claremore singers!

🎤 Jaden VonAschen, Hadley Smith, and Reese Nichols were selected to perform with the Northeastern Oklahoma Choral Directors Association All-District Choir! They’ll join other talented students from across the region to showcase their voices and represent Claremore with pride. 🎶

We are so proud of these students for their dedication, talent, and hard work. Way to represent Claremore with excellence and heart! 🦓✨

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
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Jaden
Hadley
Reese
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! 🎤❤️

Join us at the Robson Performing Arts Center for the 2025 Fall Choir Concert and experience the incredible talent of our Claremore Choir students!

🕕 Doors open: 6:40 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $5.00 — available at the door, sold by the Choir Boosters

Our students have been working hard to prepare a show that’s sure to inspire, entertain, and showcase their passion for music. Don’t miss your chance to see these talented Zebras shine on stage! 🌟

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ClaremoreChoir
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2024 Fall Choir Concert
🏆 Hall of Fame Spotlight: 1992–1993 Claremore High School Varsity Cheer

The 1992–1993 Claremore High School Varsity Cheer team made history, not once but twice, by bringing home both State and National Championships in consecutive years.

In June 1992, the varsity squad of 15 athletes earned a bid to compete in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Championship in Dallas, Texas. Facing 178 teams from across the country and all school classifications, the Zebras rose to the top with an impressive score of 406 points, defeating the runner-up team from Grapevine, Texas, by a decisive 10-point margin.

Their success didn’t stop there. The team captured back-to-back OSSAA Class 4A State Championships (1992 & 1993) and another NCA National Championship in 1993, cementing their legacy as the only Claremore team in history to win consecutive State and National titles.

The 1992–1993 CHS Varsity Cheer Team was coached by Pat Hecksher and Evette Wood Barham.

Coach Hecksher, a former Oklahoma State University cheerleader (1977–1979), began coaching in Claremore in 1988 and played a pivotal role in forming Oklahoma’s governing body for competitive cheer in 1992. She was later inducted into the Oklahoma Cheer Coaches Association (OCCA) Hall of Fame in 2022.

Coach Barham, a 1991 CHS graduate, cheered for Claremore from 1988–1991 and was a member of the 1990 OSSAA Class 4A Regional and State Champion Cheer team.

Team Members:
Jackie Amos Clement • Rashell Attebury Leslie • Angel Brock Ray • Janette Hemphill Saroka • Gina Johnson Bennett • Danielle Larabee Fraser • Julie LeFlore Hayward • Julie McGehee Watson • Michelle Adams Eaton • Sara Robertson Stockinger • Tabitha Stout Parker • Claire Tanner Kornmeyer • Michelle Townsend Brown • Mandie Wiley Blenden • Tiana Wood Nichols

🏅 Be sure to visit the National Champion exhibit honoring this historic team at the Claremore Museum of History! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
4 months ago, CPS Communications
cheer hall of fame team
cheer hall of fame team
cheer hall of fame team

SOFTBALL REGIONALS 🥎

We’re proud to host Regionals on our home field as our Zebras take the next step toward STATE!💪🏼🥎🦓

📍: Claremore Softball Field; Claremore High School
📆: Wednesday, October 8th
🕓: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM
🥎: If there is a tie, the third game will be played on Thursday, October 9th, at 5:00 PM at home.

🦓: Let's pack the stands in our #CPSZebraPride and rally behind our girls! Good luck, Zebras, bring the heat!📣

4 months ago, CPS Communications
softball regionals
Biology in Action!🔬

Our Biology students dove into one of water’s coolest properties, cohesion, by testing how many drops could balance on a coin’s surface. Using both plain and soapy water, they observed how molecular bonds affect surface tension and stability. 🧪✨

This hands-on investigation wasn’t just about science: it also built teamwork, precision, and careful observation. And most importantly, it helped our students understand why cohesion is vital to life on Earth. 🌍💧

Way to go, young scientists! Continue to explore, question, and discover.
#CPSZebraPride
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students doing a science project
students doing a science project
students doing a science project
students doing a science project
There’s no place like home. 🏈🦓

The lights of Legendary Lantow Field shined a little brighter Friday night as the Zebras took the field for Homecoming 2025. Fueled by the roar of a hometown crowd and the nostalgia of generations cheering from the stands, Claremore delivered a thrilling win that echoed with tradition and pride.

From coronation to kickoff, the energy was electric, and our Zebras rose to the moment. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
4 months ago, CPS Comms.
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🥁 Claremore High School Marching Band Hits a High Note!

🥉This past weekend, our CHS Marching Band marched into excellence at the Bixby Tournament of Bands, bringing home a 3rd-place trophy out of 15 competing bands! This marks the highest ranking our Zebras have ever earned at this prestigious competition.

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
4 months ago, CPS Communications
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color guard in black and white costumes
Percussion section
band members in formation
color guard with flag
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CHS DRAMA PRESENTS:
The Wind in the Willows
"Poetry In Motion"

Saturday 7pm 10/11/25
Sunday 2:30pm 10/12/25

Adults $8
Students $5
12 & under $3

Robson PAC
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
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floral accents and info about the Wind in the Willow
🏐 SENIOR NIGHT

Let’s pack the gym and celebrate our Zebra Volleyball seniors as they take the court at home one last time! 🎓❤️

📍 Claremore vs. Edison
📆 Monday, October 7
⏰ 9th/JV @ 4:30 PM | Varsity to follow
📣 Come show your support for these Zebras. It's more than a game — it’s a legacy.

#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball | #SeniorNight
4 months ago, CPS Communications
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Happy National Coaches Day!

Today, we celebrate the heart and hustle behind every victory, every lesson, and every life impacted by our incredible coaches.

Whether it’s early mornings, late nights, or pep talks in between, our coaches invest their time, energy, and passion in building champions both on and off the field. They’re mentors, motivators, and the reason our athletes rise to every challenge.

📸 Drop a thank you or a memory in the comments and share a photo with your favorite coach (or your child's) who’s made a difference in your life.

From all of us at Claremore—thank you, coaches. We’re better because of you. ❤️🖤 #CPSZebraPride #ZebraNation
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I saw the sign! Zebra's win! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
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two kids holding two zebra signs
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kids holding zebra sign
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ZEBRA MARCHING BAND — IT’S COMPETITION DAY! 🎶

Our Zebras are headed to the Bixby Tournament of Bands!

📍 @ Bixby High School
📅 Saturday, October 4
⏰ Performance – 11:30 AM
🎟 Tickets: $10 Adults | $8 Students (17 & under) | $8 Seniors (65+)

Let’s pack the stands, cheer loud, and show that #CPSZebraPride on the road!

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Tournament of the Bands
Homecoming Prince & Princess 2025 🦓👑

This year's Prince and Princess are from Catalayah Elementary; these students fundraised and raised the highest amount for their school fundraiser! 🦓👑❤

🦓 Jace Chaney
Grade: 1st grade
Activities: Playing soccer and basketball
What do you want to be when you grow up? A mechanic, like my dad. I help him sometimes.
Favorite subject: Math

🦓 Kennedy Pendergraft
Grade: 3rd grade
Activities: Cheerleading, tumbling, and climbing
What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor or a scientist
Favorite subject: Science

Congratulations to Kennedy and Jace, who will represent Catalayah Elementary in the Claremore High School Homecoming Festivities this weekend! 🦓👑❤

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
4 months ago, CPS Communications
homecoming prince
homecoming princess
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ ZEBRA XC MEET DAY

The herd is staying HOME 🦓📍 Catch our JH & HS Cross Country teams racing through familiar ground at Claremore Walnut Park!

📆 Meet Day:
🏞️ Location: Walnut Park, Claremore
👟 Teams: Junior High & High School
💨 Let’s run fast, run proud, and show that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE on our home turf!

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XC meet day graphic
🎉🏈 YOU KNOW WHAT DAY IT IS... IT'S ZEBRA GAME DAY! 🦓💪🏼

It’s HOMECOMING at LEGENDARY LANTOW FIELD and our Zebras are ready to take on Nathan Hale under the Friday night lights! Let's pack the stands and show out for our champs and our court! 👑📣

📍: Legendary Lantow Field
📆: Friday, October 3rd
👑: Homecoming Coronation – 6:30 PM
⏰: Kickoff – 7:00 PM
🎫: Admission - $10 Adults & $7 Students

🎥 Can’t make it? ZTV has you covered:
https://youtube.com/live/PwmmXT8EJXA?feature=share
🔒 Reminder: ZTV will NEVER require payment. Ignore any spam links.

❤️🖤 Let’s light up Lantow and show that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE loud and proud!
#ZebraFootball #Homecoming2025 #FridayNightLights

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👑 Here is your 2025 Claremore High School Homecoming Court! 👑

Selected by their classmates, these Zebra students reflect the pride, spirit, and leadership that make Claremore Public Schools so special. From the classroom to the community, they represent what it means to be a Zebra! 🦓❤️🖤

#CPSZebraPride
4 months ago, CPS Communications
homecoming court
Our 5th graders are diving into Blood on the River—a powerful historical fiction novel that ties directly into our social studies curriculum. As they follow the journey of early settlers in Jamestown, students are not only building strong reading skills but also experiencing the challenges and triumphs of America's first colony.

It’s inspiring to see our Zebras making meaningful connections between literature and history in such an engaging way!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
4 months ago, CPS Communications
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girl student reading book
girl student reading book
boy student reading book
student reading book
Homecoming Court 2025

The Class of 2026 voted and chose 16 to represent them on the Homecoming Court. The entire student body then voted from the Court for the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, which will be announced Friday night at 6:30 at Lantow Field. Here is your Homecoming Court. 🦓👑❤

🦓Bryson Jamel Hall
Representing: Boys Track
Other student activities involved in: Football, FCA, FUZE, STUCO (FCA, STUCO, and Football)
What are your future plans? “I plan to go to college to study Kinesiology to become a Physical Therapist.”
What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “What I love most is the pride of the community. The supportive friendships I have with my peers and mentors make my school feel special. It is like a family that supports each other.”

🦓Mila Ilyushenko
Representing: Choir
Other student activities involved in: Improv Club, SkillsUSA, Northeast Tech Pre-Engineering, Theater/Drama
What are your future plans? “I plan to go to college to further my passion for entertaining others through either acting or media creation and hopefully have my path figured out by then.”
What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “The community that allows for anyone’s passion to be pursued and supported by friends, teachers, and staff.”

🦓Landon King
Representing: Football
Other student activities involved in: Wrestling, Track, FCA, STUCO, FUZE (Wrestling, Track, STUCO)
What are your future plans? “I plan to go to college for football and track and major in Mathematics.”
What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “The school spirit—we always come together as one, whether it’s on the field, in the stands, or in the classroom.”

🦓Kate Merriman
Representing: Golf
Other student activities involved in: FCA, Christian Club
What are your future plans? “I plan to attend the University of Arkansas to further my education and find a way to combine my love for psychology and business.”
What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “All the exciting traditions and the opportunity to be a part of so many events and organizations.”
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