An Oklahoma Senate Resolution was made declaring April 17, 2024 as the 25th Annual 4-H Day at the Capitol. In part, it read, “Whereas, for a quarter of a century, this annual celebration of 4-H Day at the Capitol has provided an opportunity for club members to share their 4-H stories with state leaders.” Most counties in Oklahoma are allowed to send their top two or three 4-H members in leadership roles, and Kacie Jasper, a 4-H Educator for Pottawatomie County 4-H, took three.

Corley Steward, a freshman at Bethel High School, took aim at a goal and hit her mark in January. The first time she shot a gun was in Sept.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Stitt on Tuesday signed House Bill 1006 into law, which will grant 4-H students an excused school absence when participating in an approved activity.

Two years ago, Tecumseh sophomore Sawyer Speers was one of 26 Pottawatomie County high school students to participate in the First Annual Cattlemen’s Association Beef Quiz Bowl. He placed sixth and received $900.

The 35th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction is 11 days away. This agricultural tradition will return to Fire-Lake Arena on Feb.

The seed of an idea was planted when Ember Luna, 10, and her mom, Danielle Luna, volunteered during the Thanksgiving Giveaway at the Shawnee Animal Shelter. Shawnee Animal Welfare Supervisor Theresa Touchet said, in an email, they started a pet food pantry in 2020 where Shawnee citizens can get help for their pets.

STILLWATER— Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, placed first in his respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on Dec. 2. He competed in the Senior Extemporaneous category.

As reported in Jan. 2023 in a remarkable achievement, 17 high school graduates from Pottawatomie County successfully fulfilled the rigorous requirements to attain the esteemed American FFA Degree. This accomplishment, which was awarded in Oct. 2022, reflects their dedication to agricultural education and leadership within the local community. The awardees included: • Dale: Kylee Greenwalt and Paden Thomas

One of the best FFA chapters in the country is right here in our backyard. During the 96th Future Farmers of America National Convention last month, the Tecumseh High School FFA Chapter was designated as a National 3-Star Chapter.

This year, Paisley Sturgill of Bethel is the sole recipient of the American FFA Degree from Pottawatomie County. The American FFA Degree is the “highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization,” according to the Future Farmers of America website, www.ffa.org.