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LCT Production of ‘Oliver!’ Begins

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By: Hunter Borden, Lawton Academy of Arts and Sciences Lawton Community Theatre is doing a production of “Oliver!” to close out their 73rd season this weekend and the next.  The theatre is doing a production of “Oliver!” June 12-14 and June 18-21, performances will be held at the John Denney Playhouse. “There are so many reasons to come and see the show,” Managing Director, Michael Harden said. “The first. It’s a classic. It’s a show that was written in the 1960s. The film adaptation won the Oscar for Best Picture.”  Although it’s a story that takes place a long time…

The Cost of Open Transfers: Funding, Programs and Stability

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By Aria Brown, Eisenhower High School Open transfer has become a growing topic of discussion among students, parents, teachers, and state leaders across Oklahoma, including the governor and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA). But what exactly is open transfer, and how does it affect schools?  Oklahoma’s open transfer policy allows students to transfer to any district in Oklahoma, even if they do not reside within the school’s geographical boundaries. According to the OSSAA, students who transfer schools may be required to sit out of athletic and extracurricular activities for one year.  However, families can apply for a hardship…

Summer Feeding Programs Help Fill the Gap in Oklahoma

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By Leanna Slack, Eisenhower High School Summer feeding has been an important part of Lawton Public Schools for several years, helping ensure that children in the community have access to nutritious meals while school is out of session. In recent years the program expanded its services to provide both breakfast and lunch, making it even easier for families to access healthy food throughout the summer months. The program is free and available to all children and teens under the age of 18, regardless of where they attend school. By offering balanced meals at designated locations across the district, Lawton Public…

Hometown Festivals

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By: Brianna Salas, Eisenhower High School In this video, we dive into the 3 major events in Lawton, Oklahoma. Come with me as I explain each event.

More Than Volleyball: How Danlynn Silva Is Bringing the Spirit of Hawaii to Cameron University

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By Sam Roberts Eisenhower High School, Lawton The sound of a packed volleyball arena, the warmth of a welcoming community, and the values of love and respect have shaped Danlynn Silva’s life for as long as she can remember. Now, as the new head volleyball coach at Cameron University, Silva is bringing those same values from her home in Hawaii to southwest Oklahoma, hoping to build not just a successful volleyball team, but a family. For Silva, volleyball was never just a game. Growing up in Hawaii, she was surrounded by a culture that embraced the sport. While many children…

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