Kingfisher, OK 73750

Page 2: Football vs Seminole

Page 3: Senior Profile

Page 4:Stinger Fashion

Page 5: Band @ SWOSU

Page 6: JVC T-shirt Order

Page 7:Football Pictures

Page 8: Senior Update

Page 9: Senior Pics Due

Page 10: Swim-A-Thon

Page 11: Pre-Football Dinner

Page 12: Friday Night Lights

Coming Next Week:

Football vs. Blackwell

Senior Profile

Stinger Fashion

Stinger Rides Returns

October 13, 2015

“I may not agree with what

you say, but I shall defend to

the death your right to say it.”

Voltaire?

Kingfisher Public Schools Food Pantry

Drive By: Clairanda Porter/kk

The Kingfisher Public Schools

Food Pantry is once again giving all Yel-

lowjackets and their families the oppor-

tunity to donate food for it’s local food

pantry. The FOOD DRIVE will be held

from Oct. 12 to Oct. 22.

Bring the donations to your 4th

hour teacher and the class that has

brought the most will receive a pizza party.

If you are capable of participating, please bring your food to school. Foods that are rec-

ommended include; canned meat (tuna, chicken, corn beef), canned vegetables and fruits, dried

goods (rice, pasta, beans, ramen noodles, etc), soups, or any non-perishable items will be accept-

ed. Now is the time to dive into your canned goods stockpiles in your house and pull all those

canned foods you hate, but your Dad likes and your parents force you to eat, and donate them for a

great cause...feeding your neighbors. You know the ones. Creamed corn. Green beans. Mixed

greens. Vegetarian Chili. And the ever dreaded, Veg-All…whatever that is.

The Food Drive is being brought to us by Lynn Barnett, Kingfisher Education Director,

Paula Leffingwell, Kingfisher High Scholl Counselor, Jamie Scammahorn, and Kingfisher Native

American Counselor.

Big thanks goes to all who participate.

Can you spot the members of the Kingfisher High School Pride Marching Band in the mass of 1500+ band students from all over Oklaho-

ma who participated in SWOSU’s Homecoming Massed Band event? KHS alums who currently attend SWOSU are amongst the crowd

including Caitlyn Niestemski, Devan Bettancourt and Maci Eminger. Band story on Page 5.

October 13, 2015

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Tautkus

Chief Photographer Sean Borelli Asst. Chief Photographer Sam Walter

Compositing Editor Kaden Baartman

Advisor Mr. Kurt Kaya

Advisor Emeritus Dr. A.J. Johnson

High School Principal Mr. Todd Overstreet

Superintendent of Schools Mr. Jason Sternberger

Editorial Intern Stephanie Soto Reporters: Janelle Hawk, Blanca Barcenas, Teresa Rangel,

Clairanda Porter, Logan Hightower,

Laryn Schemmer, Capacine Watan Photography Staff Cricket Kaya, Regan Henderson, Joey Little, Alex

Wilczek, Jared Hughes, Josh Howard, Brady Liles

Email Address: khsstinger@kingfisher.k12.ok.us

Policy Statement It is the policy of the Kingfisher School District to provide equal opportunities

without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, qualified handicap, or veteran

status in its educational programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to,

admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment.

Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to Jason Sternberger,

Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504 responsibilities, Kingfisher Public Schools, P. O.

Box 29, 11th and Chisholm, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 73750. Telephone 405-375-4194.

Kingfisher Public Schools provide educational opportunities to disabled students

age 0-21. These services are provided in accordance with public law 94-142, which

requires an approved appropriate education for disabled children ages 0-21. Any person

having knowledge of a disabled child and not identified or served, please contact Jason

Sternberger, Superintendent of Schools, 11th and Chisholm, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 73750

or telephone 405-375-4194.

The opinions expressed in THE STINGER are those of the author and do not

necessarily reflect those of THE STINGER staff, its sponsor, the administration or

faculty of the Kingfisher Schools.

Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus

High School Newspaper Service.

School Photos Available To view and order photos from this school year.

www.khsphotography.com

Kingfisher vs Seminole By: Logan Hightower/ss

Kingfisher played Seminole Friday night, but sadly,

they lost. The team was expected to have a difficult match

against their opponent and The Yellow Jackets did bring a fight,

but it just wasn’t enough to keep them from scoring.

The Jackets played well in the first quarter and came

out hard in the end of it, but after multiple tries Seminole finally

scored to make it 7-0. Nothing too much happened in that quar-

ter.

The Second Quarter came around and the Yellow Jack-

ets tried to get another touch down again. They finally got one

making it 7-7, but as soon as they scored Seminole came out and

scored again to make it 7-14. Seminole also scored again in to

make it 21-7.

As the Third Quarter happened the Jackets and the

Chiefs were going back to back. First, the chiefs came and

scored to make it 28-7, but after another position, the Jackets

scared again to make it 14-28.

Finally, the Fourth Quarter came, and that was one

heck of a fight. The teams clashed and fought, but finally Semi-

nole scored to make it 34-14. After that, the Yellow Jackets

scored again, making it 34-21, but the chiefs did not give up and

kept their lead making it 40-21.

This game was interesting, but another tough loss for

the Yellow Jackets.

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Senior Profile: Robert Reid By: Laryn Schemmer/dt

This weeks Senior of the Week is Robert Colin Reid. He was born February 27th, 1998, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, to parents Gary

and Christine Reid. He also has one older sister, Ellyn, who is 20 years old. Robert, also known as Bobbert or Robby, has one cat named

Nyx and one dog named Sadie.

“Robby” is in band and his favorite subject is college psychology. Mr. Kaya takes the cake for being his favorite teacher. Robert

plans on going to Oklahoma Christian for something involving music. In the future he sees himself as a missionary traveling the world.

Bobbert’s favorite movies are, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” His

favorite video games are, “Fallout,” and “Skyrim.” His favorite TV shows are, “Modern Family,” and “Archer.” Robert’s hobbies include

skating, drumming, singing, and playing on the guitar.

As music is a massive part of his life, he will usually be listening to his favorite type of music, rock, on the KATT in his white,

1996 F-150. Robert loves to listen to his favorite bands 21 Pilots and Fit for a King, and his favorite song is, “Stressed Out,” coincidentally,

by 21 Pilots.

Reid’s favorite holiday is Christmas. His favorite animal is a dog. Bobbert’s favorite place to shop is the internet. His favorite

color is blue. At a restaurant it is very likely that you will find that Robby will order a steak. Afterwards he might want to stop and get his

favorite candy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. His best friend is Harrison Powell, who he loves almost as much as Reese’s Peanut Butter

Cups.

He states that his most embarrassing moment is, “Middle School in general.” Having slept for 30 straight hours is one of his big-

gest achievements. “I’m actually a dog masquerading as a human,” says Reid. He will miss the “wonderful food” at KHS the most.

His advice to underclassmen is to, “Stop being underclassmen.”

His words to his fellow Seniors are, “Stop acting like underclassmen.”

October 13, 2015

School Photos Available To view and order photos from this

school year.

www.khsphotography.com

Stinger Fashion Opinion by: Blanca Barcenas / kk

This week’s Stinger Fashion model is Alma Padilla. Alma is

senior at Kingfisher High School and she participates is soccer and wres-

tling. Her style is very “girlie.” She’s always looks flawless and her make-

up is always perfect. She’s the kind of person you could go to for a laugh

and always has a smile on her face.

Shirt- Rue 21 $15.00

Pants- Old Navy $12.00

Shoe’s- Rue 21 $10.00

Earrings- Claire’s $5.00

October 13, 2015

School Photos Available To view and order photos from this school year.

Be sure to visit the

website at:

www.khsphotography.com

A Color PDF Version

of THE STINGER is available at:

www.khsstinger.com

KHS Pride Takes Third in 4A

Competition By: Stinger Staff

KHS Band Director extraordinaire Dakota Horn is a Bull-

dog. At least he was when he attended Southwestern Oklahoma

State University as a trombone instrumentalist. Mr. Horn recently

took the entire KHS Pride Marching band back to his alma mater to

participate in this years homecoming parade in Weatherford.

The parade is a competition where high school bands from

across the state march and compete for trophies and bragging rights

in the prestigious competition.

This year, the Pride marched in the 4A class and included

the middle school band students in their routine. While other

schools chose to break out their middle school students to compete

on their own, Mr. Horn and Assistant Band Director Mandy Owens,

chose to include the KMS noobs in the competition. Together, they

placed Third in the 4A class.

Drum Majors Trena Adams and and Caroline Powell ac-

cepted the trophy at the Massed Band event, which takes place after

the parade marching competition (see picture on front page).

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Senior Newsletter Updates By: Janelle Hawk/kk

This senior newsletter has a lot of interesting things for the senior

students in school to know about.

This month we have our Rotary Luncheon senior guests. They are

Alyssa Cameron, Brady Liles, and Lauryn Mcadam - NOTE - be

sure to see Shauna to fill out paperwork before you go.

Our mid-term tests are this week as well, testing through the 14th-

15th. We do not have school on the 16th-19th for Fall Break.

Also the Lion’s Luncheons guests will be Brooke Cameron and

Regan Henderson.

The Mercy Hospital Governing Board meeting is Oct. 21 at 11:45

at the First Baptist Church.

Retakes for Senior panel pictures will be Oct. 12. Hope you didn’t

miss it.

Your senior pictures are due to Mrs. Hubbard for the yearbook by

Oct. 15.

The latest ACT test will be Oct. 24.

This month should be exciting and fun for everyone since we

have a four-day weekend and of course, Halloween is this month

as well.

Iron Man in the U.S Army? Opinion by: Logan Hightower/ls

The United States Military is soon making an “Iron

Man” suit, that has a battery protective exoskeleton, removes

stains on the body, and provides a “chest plate,” or shield to the

chest, and a heavy protected helmet, so tragedies breaching plac-

es in war can’t hurt you as bad.

The United States Military is coming up with new suits

that can deflect most bullets with its armor. It’s called project

“TALOS” (Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit).

This all started 2 years ago when an American Com-

mando died kicking in a door during a raid in Afghanistan. This

will mostly help with raids/breaches to places, like Afghanistan,

or even Syria. I.S.I.S. fighting, Pentagon spokesman, Lt. Cmdr.

Mat Allen said, “The Defense Department does not know how

much TALOS will cost.”

If you think that this suit will make it harder for the

military to be tactical, you’re wrong. This suit is light weight, and

it isn’t heavy for them. I think this suit will help the military

greatly, while dealing with I.S.I.S. or enemies that come our way.

Even though it doesn’t have the ability to fly like, “Iron

Man,” it still can kick butt, just like in the movie.

The History of Cartoon

Network Opinion by: Clairanda Porter/dt

Cartoon Network has

been around since 1992. The

Looney Tones and Hanna-

Barbera were the first cartoons

shown. In the late 90’s

“Dexter’s Laboratory,” “Johnny

Bravo,” “Sheep in the Big

City,” “Ed, Edd, N’Eddy,” and

“Cow and Chicken” were some

of the most popular and contin-

ue to gain popularity as the younger generations place their eyes on the

history of what Cartoon Network was.

Many older fans of Cartoon Network believe with all their

hearts that in 2004, Cartoon Network was put to its doom. Shows were

moved around and new ones were added, including; “Miguzi,”

“Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,” “Hi-Hi Puffy AmiYumi,”

“Atomic Betty,” “Juniper Lee,” and “My Gym Partner’s a Monkey.”

These shows were despised by the children of the 90’s. Not only was

the show line-up changed, but Boomerang was also taken off the air a

few months before the shows were changed.

Nowadays “Clarence,” “Adventure Time,” “The Amazing

World of Gumball,” “Regular Show,” “Teen Titans GO!,” “Uncle

Grandpa,”, “Steven Universe,” “Mixles,” “Sonic Boom,” “Pokemon

the Series:XY,” and “LEGO NINJAGO: Masters of Spinjitzu,” make

the show line up. I personally love and watch all the new episodes of

“Steven Universe.”

I understand where the original fans of the Cartoon Network

channel are coming from, but why can’t we be friends? (song refer-

ence)

October 13, 2015

Cats Everywhere!!!! Opinion by: Teresa Rangel/kk

I was slowly scrolling through Trending

on Tumblr the other day just tumbling out of bore-

dom when I noticed cats, yes cats, dominated the

internet. “Why?” I asked myself. Why internet

have you shown me this when I have such weak-

ness for this cute and fluffy abomination? Why are

humans so submissive to such primitive animal

when we are the current dominant species.

We think cats are cute, since psychologically speaking humans

find “baby features” like large eyes, small noses, large foreheads, dispro-

portionately large heads, etc. to be absolutely adorkable.

The cause of this is because humans have the instinct for help-

ing our totally helpless young stay alive, which consequently we also ex-

tend this to animals that share the same characteristics as human babies.

Cats tend to share these infantile traits with babies such as curiosity, play-

fulness, coyness, and of course the affection.

In the end cats are the doom of humanity with their manipulative

meows that they adapt to control your behavior, like when they want food

they will make their meowing cries more urgent. They retain their kitten

vocal signals so that they can communicate with their masters to make

them bow before them like slaves.

Attention KHS Seniors! If you haven’t taken your senior pictures, then better get on the phone and find someone to take them, since Mrs. Hubbard, the

Yearbook Advisor, is giving her final warning.

All Senior Pictures are due by this Thursday, October 15. You must turn them into Mrs. Hubbard as there are no exceptions.

“What could possibly happen if I don’t turn mine in,” you may be asking yourself. If you do not turn one in, your panel picture (gulp,

gasp) will be used in the yearbook instead. While many students are perfectly happy with using the generic school picture as their year-

book pic, many students elect to take a more personal photo of themselves used, that represents who they are and what they like. If this

sounds like you, then get your pictures taken and get them to Mrs. Hubbard as soon as possible.

Below are some senior pictures taken by Stinger Staff Photographer Cricket Kaya of some fellow KHS Seniors.

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October 13, 2015

Swim-a-thon Set as

Fundraiser

by Teresa Rangel/kk

On Tuesday October 13, 2015 the

Kingfisher Swim Team will be hosting a fund-

raiser known as the swim-a-thon at the Vernie

Snow Aquatic Center.

The KHS Swim teams sole goal and

purpose is to swim a maximum of one-hundred

laps or for one hour straight (which ever comes

first).

If you would like to donate to the

Swim Team could pay up to $100 or pay a dollar

per desired lap. All donations will proceed to the

Kingfisher Swim Team for swim suits, goggles,

swim caps, and other needed equipment.

This years swim team is composed of a

total of two seniors, seven juniors, maybe one

sophomore, and four freshmen.

Seniors are Jaryn Frey and Lacey Wilzeck.

Juniors: Kayla Coffman, Baylor Graves, River

Harper, Joshua Howard, Rodrigo Mendoza, Car-

lie Pendergraft, Teresa Rangel, and Jeremy Wil-

cox.

Freshmen: Monique Corpus, Jessie Dean, Rachel

Clayton, and Maitland Pickle.

Presidential Candidate Assignment By: Capacine Watan/kk

Recently I was assigned a project in Sophomore English to summarize what the media was

saying about some of the Presidential candidates for the 2016 – 2020 election. The candidates

we had to look at were as follows:

Hillary Clinton

Lincoln Chafee

Donald Trump

Jeb Bush

Ben Carson

Overall, the media says different things about all of them, mostly negative and some-

times positive. Actually, very rarely does the media say nice things about the candidates.

I’ve read more positive things about Hillary Clinton than anybody else. One of the

things I’ve read was that she’s going to help us get ahead and stay ahead in life. Probably

meaning that she’s going to help us with money issues that some families have. Because some

families start making good money but then for some reason they start struggling.

The worst stuff I’ve read about in the media was about Donald Trump. Like the reac-

tion he got when he told people that “we should just curse out OPEC” when talking about how

to keep oil prices low.

Other critics say that he deals with things negatively and usually ends up cursing

people out to get people to think how he thinks they should think.

I’m kinda glad we were assigned this assignment since I had very little idea who the

people were that running and now I know at least a few. There are a lot more than those I’ve

listed.

A Proud Supporter of Kingfisher High School

You need to visit the branch office where

you think you will conduct most of your

banking and bring a list of questions to ask

the new account officer

October 13, 2015

Pharmacists:

Larry Adams & Nancy Mo-

School Photos Available

To view and order photos

from this school year.

www.khsphotography.com

NHS Yellow Jacket Football Pre-game

Dinner Fundraiser

By: Laryn Schemmer/kk

This Thursday, October 15th, 2015 in the King-

fisher High School Cafeteria the National Honor Society is

hosting a pre-game dinner from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. as a

fundraiser for graduation stoles for the graduating classes of

2016, ’17, and ’18.

The dinner menu includes Frito Chili Pie, a dessert

of your choice, and a drink will all be served for $6.

You can pre-purchase a ticket from any National

Honor Society member for $6 or pay at the door. If you pre-

purchase a ticket, please remember to bring your ticket with

you to the Kingfisher High School Cafeteria.

Go talk to Mrs. Harris about signing up for a shift of

your choice. Sign your parents up while you’re at it! All help

is welcomed, and the National Honor Society needs all the help they can get.

If you are a member of National Honor Society remember to turn in at least 5 doc-

umented volunteer work hours by November 1st. If you are a new member remember that

you also have to pay your one-time only $10 dues.

Come out and support the National Honor Society at the pre-game dinner fundrais-

er from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., then go out and watch the Jackets take on the Blackwell Ma-

roons for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.

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