The 16 ^th annual Allen Academic Awards Program was held Thursday evening, May 12 ^th . Following dinner in the cafeteria honoring the recipients and their parents, the awards were presented to high school and junior high students in the gymnasium.

The ceremony began with Brody Wallis leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Representatives from various colleges and organizations traveled to Allen to present some of our students with awards and scholarships.

From Murray State College was Melissa McBride. She presented Concurrent Cords and Scholarships to Jacob Beavert, Maddox Wofford, Sam Wallace, and Cheyene McCarn.

Jessica Beck from the Hughes County Farm Bureau awarded Brody Wallis a $500 scholarship.

Kevin Holland from Citizens Bank in Ada recognized Maycee Howard, Ethan Roniss and Maddox Wofford.

Students who made all A’s for both the fall and spring semesters were recognized as the Superintendent’s Honor Roll.

Allen High School students making this distinguished list were: Addison Bailey, Jacob Beavert, Kamlyn Cundiff, Bodee Garrett, Taylor Harrison, Alex Hill, Jakob Hisaw, Kelsey Hurt, Ava Laden, Cheyene McCarn, Cayser Nickell, Ethan Roniss, Mandala Sanchez, Brooklyn Sanders, Alexis Slabaugh, Jack Todd, Keenan Walker, Maebrey Wallace, Samuel Wallace, Brody Wallis, Beckett Wells, Davyn Wilson, Maddox Wofford, Taylor Wood and Maggie Yarbrough.

To be recognized on the Principal’s Honor Roll, a student must make all A’s and B’s. The honor roll is based on fall and spring semester grades. The following students received this award: Cheyenne Alexander, Alexa Bailey, Hunter Boyd, Kayla Brogdon, Kaili Childers, Stoney Cully, Kaylee Davis, Tanna Davis, Kloe Dew, Kellianne Finney, Bodrey Goodson, Braxtin Horton, Keithon Howard, Malloree Howard, Maycee Howard, Tague Howard, Aiyana Husband, Easton Ledo, Sedrick Lindsey, Luke Maloy, Dylanee McCarroll, Garrett Nix, Ty O’Daniel, Saree Pegg, Brandon Riddle, Kinsey Smith, Ansley Tollett, Aniston Weeks and Camdyn Williams.

The Oklahoma Honor Society is comprised of the top 10% of the student body in grades 9-12. Grades used to determine eligibility were from the first semester of the current year and the last semester of the previous year. Freshmen grades are based only on the 1 ^st semester. All students had a 4.0 or above. The students who have earned this award are: Addison Bailey, Jacob Beavert, Kamlyn Cundiff, Bodee Garrett, Alex Hill, Jakob Hisaw, Kelsey Hurt, Ava Laden, Sedrick Lindsey, Cheyene McCarn, Cayser Nickell, Ethan Roniss, Brooklyn Sanders, Alexis Slabaugh, Jack Todd, Keenan Walker, Maebrey Wallace, Brody Wallis, Beckett Wells, Davyn Wilson, Maddox Wofford, Taylor Wood and Maggie Yarbrough.

Allen re-instated their National Honor Society this year. Juniors and Seniors were chosen based on cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above and students must be on the college-prep track.

Named to this honor were Addison Bailey, Jacob Beavert, Hunter Boyd, Kloe Dew, Taylor Harrison, Jakob Hisaw, Maycee Howard, Tague Howard, Cheyene McCarn, Saree Pegg, Brandon Riddle, Ethan Roniss, Mandala Sanchez, Brooklyn Sanders, Alexis Slabaugh, Kinsey Smith, Ansley Tollett, Keenan Walker, Quinton Walker, Maebrey Wallace, Sam Wallace, Brody Wallis, Aniston Weeks, Beckett Wells, Camdyn Williams, Davyn Wilson, Maddox Wofford, Taylor Wood and Maggie Yarbrough.

The 2022 high school academic team was coached by Lesli Costner. These students competed and were District Runner-Up, Regional Consolation Champs and competed in the Area Tournament. Members of the Academic Team that participated this year are: Braxton Castillo, Kellianne Finney, Kelsey Hurt, Lance Johnson, Easton Ledo, Ty O’Daniel, Ethan Roniss, Jack Todd, Riley Tomb, Keenan Walker, Maebrey Wallace, Camdyn Williams, and Taylor Wood.

Students on the Interscholastic Team participated in three meets this year under the direction of Ronna Clark. These students were very successful and should be recognized for their accomplishments.

Murray State College

Tanna Davis— 2 ^nd Place—Child Development

Kellianne Finney—3 ^rd Place--Physics

Tagus Howard—3 ^rd Place—Accounting

Kelsey Hurt—1 ^st Place— Expository Writing

Levi Mann—3 ^rd Place— Music

Ethan Roniss—1 ^st Place—Oklahoma

Wildlife Identification; 2 ^nd Place--Vocabulary

Brooklyn Sanders—2 ^nd Place—General Science

Jack Todd—1 ^st Place— Current Events

Maebrey Wallace— 1 ^st Place—American

History; 2 ^nd Place—Ag Business

Taylor Wood—1 ^st Place—Algebra 2; 2 ^nd Place—Computer Fundamentals

For recognition of exemplary academic achievement as top scoring senior overall in the Oklahoma Wildlife Identification category of the 2022 MSC Scholastic Contest, Ethan Roniss received a $7,000 Tuition Waiver over two years.

Seminole State College

1 ^st place in Division 2

Jake Beavert—3 ^rd Place—General Business

Ethan Roniss—3 ^rd Place—Algebra

Jack Todd—3 ^rd Place— Oklahoma History

Camdyn Williams— 2 ^nd Place—American Literature

Taylor Wood—1 ^st Place—Computer Science; 2 ^nd Place— Algebra

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

2 ^nd Place in Division 2

Jake Beavert—3 ^rd Place—General Safety; 3 ^rd Place--Math Challenge

Kelsey Hurt—2 ^nd Place—Journalism

Cheyene McCarn—3 ^rd Place—Microsoft Excel

Ty O’Daniel—2 ^nd Place— Oklahoma History

Brandon Riddle—2 ^nd Place—Electronics

Ethan Roniss—2 ^nd Place—Conservation; 2 ^nd Place--Earth Science

Mandala Sanchez—2 ^nd Place—Anatomy

Keenan Walker—2 ^nd Place—Government; 3 ^rd Place—English 3

Maebrey Wallace—1 ^st Place—US History

Sam Wallace—1 ^st Place—Speech

Maddox Wofford—1 ^st Place—Economics

Taylor Wood—1 ^st Place—Algebra 2; 1 ^st Place--Computer Concepts; 1 ^st Place--Integrated Productivity Software

On behalf of Eastern Oklahoma State College, two scholarships go to one Allen student. The first scholarship is the Academic Scholars Scholarship that covers an $800 tuition waiver and $600 room waiver each semester and the Carl Ryan Endowment Scholarship worth $1000 each semester for a grand total of $9600 over two years to: Brody Wallis

On behalf of OSUIT, scholarships were presented to the following students:

Dean’s Tuition Waiver—$400 per semester for a total of $2400 over two years: Brandon Riddle.

President’s Tuition Waiver—$500 per semester for a total of $3000 over two years; Davyn Wilson.

East Central University awarded Maddox Wofford with a Foundation Special Scholarship worth $1000, the Cecil & Selma Gladden Smith Scholarship worth $1000, and an Academic Distinction Scholarship worth $6000.

Kansas Wesleyan University presented scholarships, worth $88,000 over 4 years to Addison Bailey. She received the Presidential Academic Scholarship, State Line Grant, POWER-Softball, and KWA-Softball. University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma awarded Cheyene McCarn with a Valedictorian Scholarship worth $14,000 over 4 years, and a Welcome Home Scholarship worth $22,800 over 4 years/

University of Oklahoma presented Ethan Roniss with an Award of Excellence Scholarship worth $19,680 over 4 years, a Welcome Home Scholarship worth $22,800 over 4 years, and the Mike and Leslie Dicus Scholarship worth $4000 over 4 years.

Farmers State Bank is a big supporter of Allen School, and all they do for the students is appreciated. This year they presented seven scholarships worth $500 each to five students who have excelled in academics and leadership. Receiving these were Maycee Howard, Brandon Riddle, Ethan Roniss, Davyn Wilson and Maddox Wofford.

The Masonic Lodge of Allen is also a strong supporter of Allen School’s academic initiatives and students’ achievement.

Their Student of Today award stands for: character, academics, leadership and general personal and academic development that make them truly outstanding young men and women. The following students were chosen by the faculty:

10 ^th Grade—Ava Laden and Jack Todd

12 ^th Grade—Maddox Wofford and Ethan Roniss

The Lodge’s Teacher of Today was presented to Joni Hill.

Receiving Masonic Scholarships, valued at $1000 each were Ethan Roniss, Davyn Wilson and Maddox Wofford.

Students who are Oklahoma Promise Scholars must meet the following criteria: Achieve at least a 2.5 cumulative g.p.a. and complete a 17-unit core curriculum

The students who meet the requirements and will receive college tuition waivers worth up to $25,000 over 4 years are: Carmen Alcaida, Adison Bailey, Shawn Husband, Cheyene McCarn, Saree Pegg, Brandon Riddle, Ethan Roniss, Mandala Sanchez and Samuel Wallace.

Students who have a cumulative g.p.a. of 4.0 throughout their high school career and enroll in college next fall will receive a scholarship on behalf of the Academic Booster Club worth $250. The students receiving this honor are Jacob Beavert, Cheyene McCarn, Ethan Roniss, Brody Wallis and Maddox Wofford.

The Allen Alumni Association presents scholarships based on academics and involvement in Allen School. Students received $500 scholarships were Maycee Howard and Brandon Riddle.

The Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation presented a $700 scholarship for higher education at any Oklahoma institution to Maycee Howard.

Scholarships offered but declined were as follows:

C h e y e n e McCarn--$84,000 scholarship to the University of Tulsa and $70,000 scholarship to ORU—over 4 years respectively.

A d d i s o n Bailey--$12,000 scholarship to the University of Oklahoma; $88,000 scholarship to Stetson University; $100,000 scholarship to Presbyterian College; $52,000 scholarship to Hawaii Pacific University.

Ethan Roniss--$12,000 Governor’s Scholarship to East Central University

M a d d o x Wofford--$10,000 scholarship to the University of Oklahoma

Brody Wallace--$8,000 in scholarships to Oklahoma State University.

Allen seniors have received or been offered scholarship money for the next four years in the amount of approximately $871,000.

Allen’s “Most Useful Student” award is given to our most valuable senior. The recipient of this award is an outstanding all-around student. Some of the qualities of this person include respect for peers and teachers, hard-working, good attendance, and great attitude. This year’s recipient was Maddox Wofford.

To qualify as a Senior Honor Student, a student must meet the following criteria: must meet all local and state graduation requirements; must meet the Oklahoma Board of Regents requirements for college admission to a 4-year college; and must have a cumulative 3.5 g.p.a. for the first seven semesters of high school

Students meeting the criteria were Addison Bailey, Jacob Beavert, Taylor Harrison, Maycee Hoard, Cheyene McCarn, Saree Pegg, Brandon Riddle, Ethan Roniss, Mandala Sanchez, Samuel Wallace, Brody Wallis, Davyn Wilson and Maddox Wofford.

A student shall be recognized by the local school district and the State Board of Education as an Oklahoma Academic Scholar in compliance with state law and meet the following requirements: minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale or top 10% of class; complete the curricular requirements for a high school diploma; and achieve a composite score of 27 on a national ACT date. Earning this honor was Ethan Roniss.

Each year the top students in the senior class are honored according to GPA. The students with the highest g.p.a. for the first seven semesters of the high school years were selected. In addition to the g.p.a. requirement, students had to meet the criteria of a senior honor student and have attended Allen High School no less than three consecutive semesters. Rep. Ronny Johns also sent Citations to honor these students.

This year’s Valedictorians are Jacob Beavert, Cheyene McCarn, Ethan Roniss, Brody Wallis and Maddox Wofford.

This year’s Salutatorian is Addison Bailey.

Students were also recognized who had received awards at previous events this year.

FCCLA

The following students competed and placed in STAR events at the state level and will be competing at Nationals this summer in San Diego, California: Malloree Howard, Ava Laden, Cheyene McCarn, Addison Prentice, Keenan Walker, Aniston Weeks and Maddox Wofford.

FFA

Brooklyn Sanders and Maebrey Wallace received scholarships to attend the Washington D.C. Leadership Conference this summer.

The Turf and Grass Management team placed 3 ^rd at State. Team members were Jacob Beavert, Maycee Howard, Mallory Keeney and Brody Wallis.

Jacob Beavert competed at the state level in Extemporaneous Speech.

Kamlyn Cundiff was state runner-up in the State Goat Proficiency Award Area.

Ethan Roniss was 3 ^rd in the state for the Swine Placement Proficiency Award Area.

Sam Wallace, Ethan Roniss, Maycee Howard, Brooklyn Sanders were a Silver Team at Nationals in Environmental Science & Resources. Ethan was a Gold Individual and Sam, Maycee and Brooklyn were Silver

Jake Beavert, Brody Wallis, Ansley Tollett, Camdyn Williams were a Silver Team at Nations in Nursery and Landscape. Brody and Jake were silver and Ansley and Camdyn were Bronze.

Jake and Ethan were recognized as Academic Excellence Winners--which is the top 10% of all qualified applicants of the State FFA Degree.