Kingfisher, OK 73750

Page 2: Farewell Paula

Page 3: Senior Profile

Page 4: VS Heritage Hall

Page 5: Cold Turkey Trot

Page 6: Faculty Basketball

Page 7: Friday Night Lights

Page 8: Not About The Game

Page 9: Ask a Date to Dance

Page 10: Dodgeball Pictures

Page 11:Pep Assembly

Page 12: BOE Minutes

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November 3, 2015

“I may not agree with what

you say, but I shall defend to

the death your right to say it.”

Voltaire?

Jackets vs. Cancer Dodgeball Tournament By Teresa Rangel/kk

On Thursday, October 28,

2015, the dodgeball tournament was

held down at the APB to raise funds for

The American Cancer Society. Total

funds raised at the close of the night

were over $8,000! The winner of the

tournament was “The Wolf Pack,” who

conquered all and won the Grand Prize:

pride and doing something they loved.

The pack was composed of

juniors: Isaac Waltman, Dakoda Hart,

Dason Townsend, and Trevor Buckner

along with fresshies Cole Crosswhite

and Zach Goodwin.

The Referees for the tourna-

ment were Coach Reese and Coach

Kusik, while the ball retrievers were Laryn Schemmer, Lauryn McAdam, and Rilee Barton.

For a behind the scenes look, you could experience the intense atmosphere of the game,

with the throws getting crazier each and every second on the 3:30 minute clock. Dason Townsend

was laying on the ground, swerving and dodging throws and about got hit in the head. We all wit-

nessed Drew Shults from “The Brady Bunch” getting slammed in the head as well.

Earlier in the day, I had the chance to interview Haynes Lafferty and ask him about his

team. According to Haynes he was replaced as a player on the Wolf Pack, due to the fact that they

wanted a better mix of dodgers and throwers. In the end he was replaced by Cole Crosswhite and

ended up cheering his bros from the sidelines.

For additional photos from the tournament, see Page 10.

Photo Credit: Jared Hughes

KHS Talent Show Coming Soon By Clairanda Porter/kk

This year the annual KHS talent show will fall on Tuesday, November 24. If

you can muster up the guts to put yourself in front of the entire school and you have

some sort of talent whether it be singing from your soul or balancing 50 random objects

on your nose, auditions will be held November 10th, so see Ms. Johnson to sign up.

In past talent shows we have had soloists, tap dancers, stand up, bands (real

and air bands), and vocal with guitar.

The school has had many talent shows and talent has come and gone as stu-

dents graduate, but there is always some sort of talent in the school body. The acts of

this year are unknown at the moment. You can sign up to audition until the day of the

auditions.

This year’s talents show is right around the corner, so if anyone has a hidden talent, or just really likes to get in front of people

and have their full attention to make them self known, then sign your booty up. I think all the school would be pleased to watch anyone

show off any talent that will be provided for our eyes to watch.

November 3, 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.

Farewell to Paula! by: Teresa Rangel/kk

A member of our school left us this past Friday for a better look at life.

Paula Gonzalez, the custodian, submitted her notice that she is leaving her current position at

KHS for a different career direction at t-shirt designing company in Enid. Once some of the students and

staff members found out of about Paula’s departure, they became sad, but wished the best luck for Paula.

Some of them took to writing her farewell in a large card that read: “GOOD LUCK ‘PAULITA’

Buena suerte te vamos a extrañar! (Good luck we’re going to miss you) and if you were lucky enough

you had the chance to sign it.

I interviewed some students and the thing they are going to miss most of her was seeing her in

the mornings and talking to her, she even added herself “Voy a Extrañar a Rodrigo mi compadre y mis

comadres Vanessa y Teresa y a los maestros de esta escuela.” (I’m going to miss my compadre Rodrigo

and my comadres Vanessa and Teresa, as well as, the teachers at this school).

Paula couldn’t even hide her emotions away shedding a few during the interview, when Mrs.

Isom came and hugged her and said it was for the best. Four years of cleaning up after the piggy KHS

students isn’t easy, since it’s emotionally and time consuming for someone to come 24/7 to pick up after some students who leave stuff

laying around. Goodbye Paula, la voy a extrañar mucho!

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

www.khsphotography.com

Senior Notices

By: Blanca Barcenas/kk

Here are some important dates and deadlines for the Senior class:

-Baby pictures are due November 18 along with the

yearbook parent ads.

-Don’t forget to sign up for college classes by No-

vember 5th at the office.

-DAR Good Citizenship essay writing contest at

KHS November 5 from 3:15 - 4:45

-NHS Induction Ceremony @ 6:00 on November 17

-Thanksgiving break will be from November 25-27

If you need volunteer hours see the counselor’s ASAP. some of

the spring scholarships require more than 30 hours to volunteer/

community services.

There is a Free Scholarships!!!! PLC Scholarships at NOC/Enid.

They are giving 2 years free at NOC. Visit with the Representa-

tive on November 3rd.

If you want any Scholarships here are two you might be interested

in, the Mensa Foundation Scholarship and the DAR good citizens

program. All these dates and scholarships notices are from your

counselors.

November 3, 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

Senior Profile: Brooklynn Willson

By: Laryn Schemmer/kk

Brooklynn Willson was

born on October 17th, 1997, in King-

fisher, Oklahoma to her parents Tri-

sha Jordan and Randall Willson. She

is now 18 years of age and has two

younger siblings, Makenna is her

younger sister who is 12, and Lon-

don is her younger brother who is 9.

Brooklynn has one dog, Bear, who is

a Yorkie. Her nicknames are B, B-

Money, and Brook.

Miss Willson is a cheer-

leader at KHS. Many fellow students

may not know that she has been a

cheerleader since she was 5 years

old. Brook also partakes in FCA and

is a member of Life Church. Her

favorite subject is Anatomy, so it

only makes sense that her favorite

teacher is Coach Kannaday. Her best

friends are Renata DelaTorre, Lare-

Bear (Laryn Schemmer), Ash Lack,

and the cheer squad.

Brooklynn plans to attend college at

Oklahoma State, but is overwhelmed

with all of the major choices and options. “Ya feel?” In the future she sees herself traveling all around the world.

Her favorite movies are the, “Harry Potter,” series. B-Money’s favorite TV shows are, “Pretty Little Liars,” and “The Vampire

Diaries,” Brook loves music, especially country. Her favorite band is *NSYNC. You can find her in her navy, 2013 Dodge Charger listen-

ing to them or the aux. cord (it’s fire). Her favorite books are anything by Abbi Glines. Her hobbies include Hanging with Renata and hav-

ing fun. She love to shop at Altar’d State and Pacsun. She loves Christ-

mas, and hedgehogs or finger monkeys are her favorite animals. Her

favorite color is pink. B loves Italian food. Her favorite candy is any-

thing chocolate.

She is currently working at Johnson’s where she cleans. She

was voted, “most likely to ‘getcha numba’” and is the Senior Select,

“Most likely to win the lottery, but lose the ticket.”

Her words to underclassmen are, “Enjoy it, have fun, and be

involved with the school.” To her fellow Seniors she would like to say,

“Thanks for making high school so fun and unforgettable.”

Brooklynn will miss cheering on Friday nights at the football

games.

November 3, 2015

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To view and order photos from this school year.

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Kingfisher “Cold Turkey” Trot

By: Laryn Schemmer/kk

On the second Sat-

urday of November, Saturday

the 14th, 2015, the “Cold

Turkey” Trot will start be-

tween the north end of the

Kingfisher High School and

the First Baptist Church.

Registration will start at 8:00

a.m.

The 5K trot will

start at 9:00 a.m., and the one

mile walk will start at 9:05

a.m.. If you do not enjoy

running, or are not able to

run, you can participate in the

1 mile walk. There is also a 5K for anyone who would like to run. This

event is free to all ages, and participants will receive a free T-Shirt while

supplies last.

The “Cold Turkey” Trot is an event that encourages tobacco

users to quit using tobacco products, “Cold Turkey.” In support of the

Great American Smokeout, encourage smokers to use this date, or to pick

a date, to make a plan to quit tobacco cold turkey, and walk towards a

better life. Eat Better. Move More. Be Tobacco Free.

This is an event for everyone, not only for people who use to-

bacco products. Everyone go partake and walk or run in this event for a

good cause!

Pre-registration available at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cold-turkey-trot-tickets-19062651905

Registration the day of will be in the Kingfisher First Baptist Church

parking lot.

KHS Food Drive Winner

Announced By: Stinger Staff

The winner of the 4th hour food drive for 2015 was

Mrs. Kusik’s class who brought in 173 pounds of food includ-

ing canned and dry food goods.

Second place went to Mrs. Kannady, whose 4th hour

class brought in 147 pounds of food. Third place went to rela-

tive KHS newbie, Ms. Beam with a whopping 105 pounds of

food.

All food items were donated to and benefited the

Kingfisher district Food Pantry. The class which brought the

most food will be awarded a pizza party during their 4th hour.

The total weight

of food brought in by all

4th hours at KHS was 702

pounds. Congratulations

to all three 4th hour classes

for their win, place and

show and remember that

you or your family can

donate to the Food Pantry

at any time.

November 3, 2015

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November 3, 2015

It’s Not About the Game! By A. J. Johnson

I’m now into my fifth decade teaching at KHS and over the last few years, I’ve seldom seen such football teams with such heart and

character. Through good seasons and the occasional bad one, they persevere. Of course, as on every team, there are a few especially gifted

individuals, who naturally receive a great deal of attention, but the simple fact is, they’d receive no attention at all were it not for the rest of

the team.

Each individual on the field has found his own niche where he is uniquely qualified. That same individual has continued to improve

throughout the season and each game he has filled that niche better and better. As it is true of one, it is true of all. Furthermore, they all

work together for the common goal.

There are no stars on any of the lockers in the field house. Each person has committed himself to the success of the team and frankly,

the game of football has everything to do with that commitment. For those who have never been a part of such a team, it is hard to explain

the bonding that can take place among the members.

The same is true with the military. When the mission comes down, whether it is to get the ball into the end zone or fight ISIS, the peo-

ple who accomplish the mission do their best, not for their country or school, not for their colors, but for their friends who surround them.

Its not about the game, it is about the coaches and team members who have shared something very rare. Shakespeare has Henry V say

to his troops before battle, “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers…for he who sheds his blood with me this day shall be my broth-

er!” There’s nothing quite so equalizing or bond building like shedding blood together. However, clearly, to shed blood and to court injury

in order to win a game is ludicrous. Strangely, the value of the game of high school football has very little to do with the game itself.

If we were to review Coach Myer’s lesson plans for this football season (and he does have a lesson as well as a game plan), the word

win would appear at the very end and in rather small letters. What would appear throughout his teaching plans would be words like duty,

honor, responsibility, respect, compassion, commitment, and teamwork.

And so, I return to my original point. This season has never been about the game; it has always been about the people…the team and

what they learn as they struggle together under the leadership and guidance of some very fine coaches. Coach is not a job, it is a title, the

job is teacher. So, those who hold the title just sometimes teach in a different way than most. Someone said, “…education is a journey upon

which the teacher is both guide and companion.” What a journey this has been for our team! The simple fact is, we learn little from success

and so much when we fall short. There’s the old cliché “Adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it!”

None of this journey would have been possible without every member of the team and without the fine coaches who have worked, not

just to win games, but to produce young men of good character…people who can transfer what they’ve learned into the “game of life”

where there are times when winning truly matters and can only be accomplished through teamwork. In truth, very little in life is accom-

plished alone; almost every endeavor in life is a product of working with others for a common goal.

The journey is not over and there are a few lessons yet to be learned. Regardless of how the season turns out, every coach and every

member of the 2015 Jacket Football Team has done their job and learned their lessons well.

Quite frankly, 50 years from now few will remember this season. Yet when the weather turns crisp and the grass has yellowed, when

the bright lights of Friday night illuminate the October and November sky, a few elderly retired men will gather and remember their lives

were changed and very different because of what they achieved and learned together in the Fall of 2015.

It is not about the game…it has never been about the game.

A Proud Supporter of Kingfisher High School

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November 3, 2015

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Ask a Date to the Sadie Hawkins Dance

Opinion by: Cricket Kaya/kk

The Sadie Hawkins dance is coming up,

and KHS girls are finally getting the chance to

ask that special someone out for a great night.

The Sadie Hawkins dance is a tradition

dating back to 1937 and is named after a Li’l

Abner comic strip character. In the strip Sadie

Hawkins Day fell in November when the sin-

gle women got to chase the bachelors and

"marry up" with the ones that they caught.

Even if you’re not looking to “marry

up,” here are some creative ways to ask a guy to

the dance.

Make a sign - The good ole, sign. Make it sparkly, girls, and grab a pic.

Make them cookies, a cake, or even a pizza. Guys like food. It's just the truth. A

sure-fire way to make him say “yes” is through a watery mouth.

Coffee or drinkable. Get some non-toxic paint and write "Sadies Dance" on the

inside bottom of a coffee cup. Give them the tasty drink, and when they finish they

will have a nice surprise.

Write him a fake parking ticket. On the parking ticket, re-type it asking him to the

dance. A prank he won't regret.

“Pop” the question. Leave a balloon on his locker that says to pop it. Inside the

balloon will be your invite.

The school newspaper. Write an article about ways to ask a guy to a dance, and

then ask him at the end of the article…like I'm doing now...Jared Hughes, will you

go to the Sadie Hawkins dance with me?

November 3, 2015

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School Photos Available To view and order photos

from this school year.

www.khsphotography.com

The Kingfisher Board of Education met in regular ses-

sion at 700PM on Monday, November 2, 2015 with all mem-

bers present. President Mike Copeland called the meeting to

order and then turned to Superintendent of Schools Jason

Sternberger to discuss “Honors and Recognitions” that have

come to the Kingfisher School District in the past month.

Mr. Sternberger said he was proud to introduce to the

Board, members of the Kingfisher Future Farmers of America

Chapter who had recently competed at the National FFA Cov-

ention where their performance was extraordinary. He said the

“Ag Issues” team won the National Championship and the

“Livestock Judging” team won 2nd place as did the

‘Parliamentary Procedure” team.

Several representatives from the teams were present and

were introduced by FFA instructors Lori and Ryan Burns. Mr.

and Mrs. Burns, on behalf of the program, thanked the Board

for its support saying that around 65,000 FFA members from

around the nation attended the convention and noting the Ag

Issues win was the first ever for Oklahoma. Mrs. Burns also

mentioned that senior Holly Barrow participated in the FFA

Talent program and Senior Trena Adams played in the FFA

Band.

Board member David Dieselhorst commented on how

proud he was of the FFA program and “all the other fine pro-

grams in our school.” Adding, “it is nice to see other Kingfish-

er programs receiving recognition besides our outstanding

sports programs.”

The Board then approved previous minutes and encum-

brances for the past month. Mr. Sternberger said that, as ex-

pected, the overall district financial balance was down about

$160,000 from this time last year due to state budget reductions

but there were no unexpected losses. He also noted that the

“big expenditures” were for the STARS after school program at

the middle school all funded by a large grant recently received.

The Board called the annual school election for February

9th and set the filing period for the office currently held by

Mike Copeland for December 7 through 8. Eligibility for serv-

ing on the school board includes being able to read and write

the English language and being a citizen/resident of the King-

fisher School District and at least 18 years of age.

Mr. Sternberger discussed a proposal to build a “pole

barn/garage” to house the district’s buses to be located at prop-

erty owned by the district that currently had the round top

building used to house the activity bus. The proposed barn will

have 10 bays and be enclosed on three sides with the possibility

of adding garage doors at a future date. The land preparation

will cost around $25,000 and the barn itself less than $50,000

all to be paid from a building fund that is in very good shape

according to Mr. Sternberger.

The Board approved fundraisers for the Middle School

and the Gilmour School music program. The also learned that

the recent Gilmour and Heritage Elementary Schools

“cookie dough” fundraiser generated about $75,000 in sales of

which 40% is divided among the two schools.

The Board accepted resignations from a custodian and the

English Language Learner director.

Supt. Sternberger then told the Board of the recently an-

nounced district A-F Grade reports from the state noting the

Elementary Schools had risen from Cs to As while the Middle

School and High School received A ratings. He noted that the

State Superintendent of Schools Joy Hofmeister had described

the system as “flawed” and Mr. Sternberger did not disagree

with her.

Supt. Sternberger also noted trees have been planted at

the Heritage School and new windows for the Heritage gym

should be completely installed within a few weeks. He noted

the improved windows has dramatically improved the light in

the gym. At the high school, the roofing project has been com-

pleted but, several leaks appeared after the last big rain and the

company is searching them out for repair. The damaged ceil-

ing tiles and paint problems are also being repaired/replaced.

The Board did not ask for an executive session and agreed

to hire Kent McDonald as a Teacher’s Aide for the Heritage

School on a 6 hour 45 minute contract while he is assisting in

coaching duties. When he is not assisting, he’ll go on full con-

tract. The Board also employed Mrs. Altizer to replace high

school custodian Paul Gonzalez who resigned to take a differ-

ent job.

With no further business, the Board adjourned at 740PM.

November 2, 2015