Claremore High School

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Blake Hougland Next Steps - Rogers State University Field of Studies - Business-Finance 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? I would tell my freshmen self to enjoy your time in high school. It goes by fast. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? This journey has taught me that if I stay committed to my goals then I can achieve them. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra is a unique trait that not all students can possess. Here at CPS, our students are taught by the best teachers with the most important personality traits to make our unique students stand out among other students across the country. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? As a Justus-Tiawah Wildcat, one of my most influential teachers was my 2nd-grade teacher, Mrs. Lane. She is a hard-working teacher who cares about her students deeply. Mrs. Lane successfully implanted the idea that school is a gift and we should all be thankful for the opportunity to learn. This was a critical point in my life where I posed a love for school that I still have today. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? I was still a Justus-Tiawah Wildcat at this point. My most influential Junior High teacher was my 6th-grade math teacher, Mrs. Ward. She was an incredible math teacher. She always provided us with an advanced level of mathematics that most 6th graders do not possess. In our 6th grade year, Mrs. Ward was diagnosed with cancer and she taught my entire class how to fight through adversity. She fought through the adversity and became cancer-free. In my 8th-grade year, I started mowing with her during the summers as she has her own lawn care business. She taught me the important value of hard work. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? The CHS teacher that made the biggest impact on me during my time here at CHS was Ms. Sami Garroutte. I had Ms. Garroutte for 3 different math classes: Freshmen Year- Honors Geometry, Junior Year- Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus. Her love for math rubbed off on me. She is certainly one of the hardest working and brightest teachers I had and successfully made those difficult concepts introduced in those classes easier for students to understand. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? One thing I will absolutely take with me to college is my hard-work attitude that has been implemented into my identity. 🔴 Anything else you'd like to add...I just want to say thank you to both my Justus-Tiawah family and my Claremore High School family for supporting me throughout my educational journey. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CALENDAR REMINDER - Claremore Public Schools will NOT have an early release day, this Friday, May 13, 2022. Bus routes will run accordingly. 🚌 🚗 Dismissal times will be: Elementary - 2:55p Secondary - 3:25p #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's time for the BOYS OF SUMMER to tryout! ⚾ JH/HS Parent Meeting - May 11 - 6:30PM - Zebra Dome (Indoor) Covering Summer Calendar/Tryouts ⚾ HS Tryout - May 16 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Legion Field - Current 8-11th Grade ⚾ JH Tryout - May 17 - 5:30-7:30PM - Legion Field - Current 6-7th Grade #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 5 Days brought to you by Ethan Jensen and his mom, Mrs. DeAnn Jensen Mrs. Jensen is a Paraprofessional in our Project CEEP program at WRJH. She has been with CPS for six years. Her fondest memory is watching her son perform on the Marimba in the 2018 marching band show. It was the first time in history the Zebra Band had placed in the top 12 at the OBA State competition. Although the show was amazing and left us all in awe, the feeling of unity and pride in the band family will always be with her. She is thankful that they have been a part of it all. Ethan became a Zebra in 4th grade at Roosa Elementary and has continued his education like many others at WRJH and CHS. He has taken AP/Pre classes at CHS and concurrent classes at RSU. He is involved in athletics, band, color guard, and indoor percussion. He and his mom share the same fondest memory of being a part of the marching band’s success in 2018. #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!

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

Seniors- You are encouraged to wear your college or military gear on May 12th during the Spring Fling. Sport your gear to show what college or military branch you will be joining next year!

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

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

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

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

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

Kinley Williams signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. This Zebra will continue her academic and athletic career as a Jinx. Congratulations! #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

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

It's time for the BOYS OF SUMMER to tryout! ⚾ JH/HS Parent Meeting - May 11 - 6:30PM - Zebra Dome (Indoor) Covering Summer Calendar/Tryouts ⚾ HS Tryout - May 16 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Legion Field - Current 8-11th Grade ⚾ JH Tryout - May 17 - 5:30-7:30PM - Legion Field - Current 6-7th Grade #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

Everything you need to know about GRADUATION 2022 is on our graduation webpage. ▶ https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/graduation Still have questions? Contact the senior counselor at dgrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE