Kingfisher, OK 73750

Page 2: NHS Induction (cont.)

Page 3: Swim Pictures

Page 4: Overstreet Signs

Page 5: TSA Bot Sale

Page 6: Class Accident

Page 7: NHS Induction

Page 8: Senior Profile

Page 9: DYM Program

Page 10: Stinger Fashion

Coming Next Issue:

Talent Show Pics

Senior Profiles

Stinger Fashion

November 24, 2015

“I may not agree with what

you say, but I shall defend to

the death your right to say it.”

Voltaire?

National Honor Society Inducts New KHS Members By: Stinger Staff

The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that recognizes outstanding high school students who excel in schol-

arship, leadership, service and character. Started in 1921, NHS has chapters in every state and territory in the United States. Here at

KHS, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Scott act as advisors. This years induction ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Andrea Jimenez led the ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a welcome speech by Edgar Tafoya (KHS NHS Vice

President). Liliana Perez (NHS Secretary) cited the Recognition of the Chapter, followed by a speech on the significance of the NHS

emblem by Reporter Morgan Yost.

Unique to the NHS Induction ceremony is the Candle Lighting Ceremony, wherein current NHS members speak about the

qualities expected of NHS membership; Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. Current KHS NHS members Lane Holt,

Madison Stucki, Rage Redus, Emily Reherman, Isaac Waltman, Trevor Buckner, Taylor Chapman and Allie Phillips led this portion

of the ceremony.

NHS Chapter President Kaci Pennington gave the pledge of new members, with Mr. Tafoya recognizing the new members

immediately after. Finally, President Pennington closed out the ceremony with heartfelt congratulations and a reminder to all NHS

November 24, 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

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members that they are now the students whom teachers, ad-

ministrators and fellow students will look to for leadership. A

list of the new inductees into the KHS National Honor Socie-

ty is listed later in this issue, along with additional pictures

from the ceremony.

November 24, 2015

November 24, 2015

Overstreet Signs with University of Arkansas By: Logan Hightower/dt

Mason Overstreet recently signed to The University of Arkansas, last week, as a senior for Kingfisher High School. Overstreet is

one of Oklahoma’s outstanding young golfers, with three state champion rings, two individual and one team title. He is also trying to get

another ring this year, so he can beat his mom, with three state

rings for basketball.

Mason has won 27 out of the 35 high school tourna-

ments, and has a 70.4 scoring average, holding the best average in

KHS history. Chris Combs, the KHS boy’s golf said this about

Overstreet, “Mason, without a question, has to be considered one

of the best high school players in Oklahoma history.”

Overstreet also competed in the USA Junior World Cup,

representing the U.S in Japan.

Overstreet is looking to improve this year to win state for

the fourth year in a row. (His whole high school career) Overstreet

committed to University of Arkansas his sophomore year, but

didn’t sign until this year.

Arkansas is fortunate to have grabbed him first, because

he has a lot of colleges wanting him, but he liked Arkansas as that

was the first college he went to as a trip. Overstreet is looking

forward to this year season, and also the whole KHS team and

coaches.

Pictured is Overstreet with fellow members of the KHS

Golf team, along with Coach Combs. Photo by Sam Walter.

Kingfisher Wrestling Fundraiser Begins By: Stinger Staff

The Kingfisher Wrestling program has commenced its fundraiser to secure new uniforms for the team. Wrestler Anthony

Harris posed with flyers that outlined what delicious goodness they were offering for sale.

Sponsored by Adrenaline Fundraising, items for sale include beef jerky and cookie dough. Sweet and Salty, whatever you

and your family desires is being offered. The beef jerky is offered in a classic variety pack. Made from premium cuts of beef, in the

USA, the pack offered (3) three 2.55 oz. bags in each. Flavors include Original, Peppered and Teriyaki. The variety pack is only $20

each and is perfect for stuffing in your backpack for between class high-protein snacking.

The other item for sale is frozen cookie dough. Offering straight form freezer to oven to mouth to stomach convenience,

the cookie dough being offers zero trans fat, Kosher certified, made from premium ingredients. All flavors are $16 for a box of 40

cookie dough pieces.

Flavors include Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Snickerdoodle, M&M’s Candies, Pea-

nut Butter Cup, Double Chocolate Cake and Chunk Chocolate Pecan. Cookie dough can be

stored safely in a refrigerator for 2 weeks, and in a

freezer for one year.

The sale kicked off last Tuesday (17th) and

will end on Tuesday, December 1st. Delivery can

be expected about 10 days later. Please make

checks to Kingfisher Wrestling and be sure to sup-

port the KHS Grapplers in their efforts to upgrade

their uniforms.

As a motivation for the Wrestlers to sell mul-

tiple items, they are being offered several incen-

tives, including a pair of Sol Republic headphones,

a money bag draw and a Kingfisher pullover.

November 24, 2015

24 Hr. Roadside & Emergency Service Alignments

Oil Changes Tires

816 N. Court Kingfisher, OK 73750

Office: 405-375-4862 Toll Free: 1-800-346-7116

With Locations In:

Alva, Woodward and Clinton

School Photos Available To view and order photos from this school

year.

www.khsphotography.com

Bots Invade KHS By: TSA Reporter

Kingfisher Technology Students

Association/Robotics Team has begun

their fundraiser just in time for Christmas

shopping.

The TSA is selling a new breed of

Hexbots, miniature battery operated ro-

botic toys. For sale this year are the

Aquabots ($10) that are water tight

swimmers, perfect for pool or bathtime

fun. The V2 Nano ($8) actually climbs

the walls of its own case. Piece the walls

together to build the climbers world.

Finally, the Nano Cat Toy Hexbug

($5) is here for the feline crowd. See any

TSA member to pick up your Bots.

November 24, 2015

www.pkequipment.com 800-227-5439

Lab Accident Sends Students

to Commons By: Stinger Staff

An accident in Mr. Wood’s Chemistry lab in an early morning

class last week sent his students to the Commons for the remainder of the

day. According to eyewitness accounts, a student dropped a container of

liquid that emitted a noxious smelling odor throughout the room.

Mr. Wood conducted the remainder of his classes in the Com-

mons for the rest of the day, as curious students peeked into the sealed off

classroom.

November 24, 2015

NHS Inductees

2015/2016

Kaden Baartman

Kori Baker

Cole Daugherty

Thomas Eaton-Eckart

Madison Farrell

Chase Foley

Madelyn Gerken

Erin Hart

Maria Jimenez

Sydney Jones

Cricket Kaya

Cassie Mason

Aby Massey

Malachi McLain

Jill Newer

Veronica Olivares

Diego Perez

Connor Pine

Laryn Schemmer

Alyssa Smalley

Sophie Stitt

Addison Themer

Dason Townsend

Alex Wilczek

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

November 24, 2015

Senior Profile: Dylan Rash By: Teresa Rangel/kk

January twenty-third of the

year 1998 was one of the most signif-

icant days in history. It marks the day

that an artist was born. The artist’s

name is Dylan Autry Rash. This geni-

us was bestowed to parents Chanda

Rash and Terry Rash along with sib-

lings Anthony Rash (eldest, 22), Aus-

tin Rash (18), and Sara Williams

(youngest, 7). Dylan is the second

youngest out of four siblings and

owns a Pit bull named Samson.

Dylan, AKA Vox, is a His-

tory enthusiast and plans on majoring

in this field at OSU to become a high

school teacher, thence a college pro-

fessor. His favorite teacher is Mrs.

Harris.

“Where do you see yourself

in the future?” I, the interviewer,

asked. “I see myself as a Teacher

who does vocals in a metal band

while also being covered in tattoos.

So basically the coolest teacher ev-

er!”

His all time favorite movies include Fury, American Psycho, and Hot Tub Time Machine 2. Anything written by the author Sher-

rilyn Kenyon is Dylan’s favorite book.

In his free time you might catch him listening to Metal and Trap or his favorite radio station 90.1 “the cassical station.” His all

time favorite bands are Polyphia, The Art is Murder, The Bunny The Bear, Reflections, ERRA, Alessana, and Volumes. His favorite song is

Render the Void by ERRA. His hobbies are skating, creating music, writing lyrics, going to concerts, and “chilling with my homies”. By far

his favorite holiday is Halloween. He also adores tigers and shopping online.

His favorite TV shows are by far Supernatural. His best friends are Justin Knox and Drew Drussel. His current role in society is working at

the KFC/ Taco Bell restaurant. He loves to eat Butterfinger and sushi. His favorite color is the combination of all secondary and primary

colors of the rainbow (black).

“ I have too many embarrassing moments, ” Dylan recounts with a dead smiley face emoticon. Dylan originally said, “Creating

my future without anyone stopping me,” are his achievements.

A random fact about Dylan is that he gets all his power from his luscious flowing locks.

Dylan’s words of wisdom to the underclassmen are “Do not blow off school. Truancy isn’t fun.” Dylan isn’t going to miss ANY-

THING about the school to be honest. His words to Fellow Seniors are “I’ll see you in my rear view mirror (and possibly at some frat par-

ties).”

“Doesn’t expecting the unexpected make the unexpected expected?”- Dylan Rash

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

November 24, 2015

Pharmacists:

Larry Adams & Nancy Mo-

Distinguished Young Women

Scholarship Program

By: Laryn Schemmer/kk

Not only did the Sadie Hawkin’s Dance go on last Saturday, November

14, 2015, but so did the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program. Three

contestants represented Kingfisher High School by competing to be the Distin-

guished Young Women of 2016-2017. Of the twelve contestants all of the KHS

representatives won a scholarship, with two of the three placing first and third.

Taylor Chapman won second runner-up, also known as third place. For

her talent she performed a cover of one of her favorite songs.

Kylee Smith won the Penny King Spirit Award. The Penny King Spirit

Award is voted on solely by the contestants. They vote on who they think is the

most spirited and who best represents the Distinguished Young Women Program.

Her talent was performing a monologue about her “ability” and how everybody

should love everybody.

Emily Murray was the over all winner of the scholarship program. Not

only was she the overall winner, but she also won the Self Expression category and

the Interview category. For her talent she played the piano.

The other category winners include other various winners. Erin Garlett

from Okarche won the Be Your Best Self category. Kara Robinson from Okarche

High School won the Scholastic Award for her fantastic grades. Megan Jeffreys,

also from Okarche High, won the excruciating fitness category. Lastly, Katie

Soudek from Hennessy High School, previously attending Kingfisher High School,

won the talent category by singing beautiful opera music. She was also the first

runner-up.

In conclusion, Kingfisher swept the board, with former-Kingfisher at-

tendee also coming in the top three along side two other Kingfisher participants.

Great job ladies!

Senior Trip 2015/2016 By: Blanca Barcenas/kk

This year’s

Seniors of 2016 went to

the Daily Oklahoman

for their senior trip. It

was a windy and some-

what cold day. As they

went in the big building

they were separated into

five groups.

There were different speakers in each

group who would talk about the process of getting

the paper ready. After the speakers were done with

all the groups, the seniors met by the Daily Oklaho-

man sign inside.

For the senior picture, there were some

issues getting everyone to fit. They then went to

Brick Town by the fountain to take more pictures.

Mrs. Hubbard also took the 13-year club picture.

After, they let the seniors go eat where ever they

wanted.

Although some people didn’t quite like

where we went for our senior trip, I personally think

that it didn't really matter where we went as long as

it was together. It was our last trip as a class, and

plus we have six more months together. The trip was

not that bad.

November 24, 2015

Stinger Fashion Opinion By: Teresa Rangel

Welcome to the new Stinger Fashion Watch column! Every week

Blanca or I will be picking a random boy or girl to have their best outfits

featured in this column. The selections for this week is Kylee Smith

(Junior) and her outfits is composed of the following:

Rural Route Vest- $42

Boots- Keelyn’s closet

Banana Republic Sweater- $30

Faded Glory Leggings- $10

uess Glasses- $130

If you have an outfit you would like featured, or you know of

someone’s that is to die for and should be featured, please contact Blanca

or I on campus or during sixth period in Dr. Johnson’s classroom. Thank

you everyone and we hope you enjoy this weeks photo-shoot.