SENIOR WEB SPECIAL - CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2012!
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." Dr. Seuss
2011-2012 end of year calendar
Saturday, May 12 -
The 2012 High School graduation ceremonies will be held at 7:00 pm at Alex's BM McElroy Fieldhouse.
Friday, May 18 -
The second annual HOG ROAST, a Fundraiser Dinner for 2012-2013 Alex Football will be held at 6:00 pm in the Alex cafeteria. $7 per plate. See flyer below.
FFA Officers end year with a laugh
Barefoot, bluejean afternoon: A playful afternoon of cruising pastures, fishing with no hooks and drinking lake water and Dr. Pepper is interrupted by the reality of running out of gas and the realization that the barefoot FFA officer crew is late for the end of the year FFA Banquet! Shot on location by the incredibly talented soon to be Sophomore Kaylee Warrior, this short flick stars the 2011-2012 Alex FFA officers and was edited and produced by the UpsideDown Armadillo. Disclaimer: Soon to be Junior Jackson Mainka suffered no permanent harm during this filming! View in full screen for maximum effect.
Alex honors 2011-2012 academic achievements, sends out a big CONGRATULATIONS to Laura Rios, 6th grade Student of the Year! GO LONGHORNS!
FFA awards will be included among those recognized as soon as possible.
Seniors
Senior Dakota Reid was officially named the 2011-2012 Alex High School Valedictorian during an academic celebration reception held at Alex on April 30, 2012. Reid's numerous honors included the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society, the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter and Senior English Student of the Year. He was awarded a Valedictorian scholarship to Oklahoma State University, an Army Scholar-Athlete award, the Streamline scholarship and scholarships from the Alex faculty and alumni.
Senior Josh Barrington was recognized as the 2011-2012 Alex High School Salutatorian.His honors included the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and Oklahoma Honor Society. Barrington received scholarships from the Alex alumni, the Alex Class of 1954 (in honor of Joe B. Thurston), the Alex faculty and Streamline.Barrington was also named to the Canadian Valley Technical Center (CVTC) National Honor Society.
Alex Senior Paige Dunn also received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and was named to the Oklahoma Honor Society. She was recognized as having the highest average in her English class and received the Page Thurston scholarship and scholarships from the Alex faculty, Alex alumni, Streamline and the Alex Branch of the First National Bank.
Other Alex Seniors receiving awards included Alex Helm, who received scholarships from the Alex Class of 1954 (in honor of Joe B. Thurston), Cameron University, the Alex faculty and alumni and Streamline.Cloa Jarman received the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement, the Page Thurston scholarship and scholarships from the Alex faculty, Alex alumni and Streamline.Braden Hines received an achievement award scholarship from Oklahoma State University, and Kristin Williams was honored with an Army Scholar-Athlete award. Travis Conrad and Carli Dean received the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Conrad was also honored for his outstanding effort at Welding at CVTC.
Juniors
Kylie Rodriguez topped the list of Alex Juniors receiving awards for academic and organizational achievement. Rodriguez was presented with the following awards from the Chickasha campus of the Canadian Valley Technical Center (CVTC): National Honor Society for achievement in health careers, CVTC Ambassador and Outstanding Effort in Math award. For her work at Alex School, Rodriguez received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter. She was recognized for Highest Class Average in English and received a Future Career and Community Leaders (FCCLA) award for Most Active Returning Member.
Junior Annie Davenport received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter. Davenport was recognized as FCCLA's Outstanding Officer of the Year and Top Fundraiser. She was also chosen by the Alex Branch of the First National Bank of Chickasha as the Alex delegate to Oklahoma Girls State.
Junior Jason Rios was awarded the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter. Rios was also recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Algebra II.
Junior Cody Alexander received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, was chosen as an Alex delegate to Oklahoma Boys State and was named to the CVTC National Honor Society. Alexander was also recognized as a member of the Alex Academic team.
Other Alex Juniors honored included Frankie Brantley, who was awarded the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter and recognized as an English III Student of the Year and for having the Highest Average in US History. Katie Hefner received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter and was recognized as an English III Student of the Year. Zac Seely was awarded the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and was also chosen as an Alex delegate to Oklahoma Boys State.Zach Mainka received the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
Sophomores
Holly Anderson was awarded the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter. She was recognized as English II Student of the Year, for Outstanding Performance in Geometry and Algebra II, for her performance on the Plan College Readiness test and as a member of the Alex Academic team.Sophomore Sam Harris received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter. He was recognized for Outstanding Performance in Geometry and Algebra II, for his performance on the Plan College Readiness test and for being a member of the Alex Academic team.Harris also received an award for having the Highest Average in World History. Sophomore Tessa Langford received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter.She was recognized for Outstanding Performance in Geometry and Algebra II, for her performance on the Plan College Readiness test and for being a member of the Alex Academic team.
Sophomore Caleb Capps received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and Oklahoma Honor Society. He was recognized for Outstanding Performance in Geometry and Algebra II as well as for his performance on the Plan College Readiness test and for being a member of the Alex Academic team.
Other Sophomores honored included Kambrie Patton and Jordan Washburn, who both received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and were recognized for Outstanding Plan test performance. Jackson Mainka, Oscar Rios and Ryan Shaw all received the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement and were recognized for Outstanding Plan test performance. Shay Hoover was awarded the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter and recognized for Outstanding Plan test performance. Devin Thornburg was awarded the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, and Ashley Rogers received the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Brittany Brooks and Jacob Goyne were recognized as members of the Alex Academic team.
Other Sophomores recognized for outstanding Plan test performance included Ricky Beverly, Raven Bonds, Brittani Brooks, Brecken Ibsen, Cherokee Sanders, Ryan Shaw, Austin Thompson and Ashley Williams.
Freshmen
Freshman Guy Socall was awarded the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter.He was also recognized for having the Highest Average in Oklahoma History and for Outstanding Achievement in Math.
Freshman Kaylee Warrior received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma Honor Society and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter and was recognized as Freshman English Student of the Year.
Freshmen Jacob Otey and Katie Ratzlaff both received the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter and were recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Math.
Other Freshmen honored included Dakota Chaplin, who was awarded the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement and was recognized for outstanding achievement in Math. BJ Pettijohn and Samantha Underwood received the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter. Kyle Hawkins received the President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement, and Ashlie Davis and Anthany Mainka both received the Alex Superintendent's Academic Letter.
High School winners of the President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence
Middle School (grades 6 though 8)
The President's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence was awarded to Mason Barrington, Brianna Selzer and James Pettigrew.
The President's Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement was awarded to Landon Baker, Zarek Baker, Delaney Brand, Shandolyn Delk and Brelyn Ibsen.
Oklahoma Jr. High Honor Society: Mason Barrington, James Pettigrew and Brianna Selzer
Outstanding Explore test performance: Tristen Abel, Matthew Beverly, Delany Brand, Nate Harrington, Caleb Henderson, Koda Jackson, James Pettigrew, Kayci Robertson and Kyler Thornburg
Outstanding Performance in Math: Zack Gibbs, Dalton James, Shelby Pennington, Cole Pettigrew, Claire Selzer, Laura Rios, Jenna Walton
Outstanding Performance in 6th grade Science: Zoey Brittian
Highest Class Average in English / Language Arts: Cole Pettigrew, Brittany Robertson, Tony Williams
7th grade English Student of the Year: Claire Selzer
Outstanding Performance in 6th grade Social Studies: Dalton James
Overall Most Improved 6th grader of the Year: Dawson Thornburg
All-Around 6th grade Student of the Year: Laura Rios
Best Accelerated Reader (AR) average: Cole Pettigrew, Ross Reeves
Most AR words read: Shana Hagar, Terri McDonald
Most improved readers: Michael Archer, Michael Fanning, Dawson Thornburg
Most AR points earned: Jordan Seely, Brittany Robertson
Most AR Books read: Brandt Chitwood, Brelyn Ibsen, Shelby Pennington, Claire Selzer
Students who improved two or more grade levels in reading: Landon Baker, Mason Barrington, John LaPont, Katy Peek, Brianna Pennington, Mason Stidham, Kagan Stannart, Tony Williams
Alex athletes showcased at annual Athletic Banquet
The 2011-2012 Senior Athletes were only a few of the student athletes recognized at the annual Athletic Banquet held on May 3. From left to right: Kristin Williams (Fast Pitch Softball, Basketball, Slow Pitch Softball), Dakota Reid (Football, Baseball), Alex Helm (Football, Basketball), Carli Dean (Cheer), Courtney Alcorn (Fast Pitch Softball, Basketball, Slow Pitch Softball), Kenton Baker (Football), Braden Hines (Football) and Bailey Payne (Basketball).
And the winningest Alex team is....No surprise: Jr. High Football tops 2011-2012 competitions with perfect 6-0 record
2011-2012 Alex High School Athletic awards
Fast Pitch Softball: Defensive Player of the Year: Kristin Williams; Offensive Player of the Year: Holly Anderson; All Conference: Holly Anderson, Ashley Williams, Kristin Williams
Football: Alex Helm - Newcomer of the Year and 8-Man All Star; Jose Ochoa - All-District Special Teams; Dakota Reid - All District Defensive Back; Zach Mainka - All District Defensive Lineman
High School Girls Basketball: Longhorn Classic All-Tournament Team - Kristin Williams, Courtney Alcorn, Annie Davenport; Longhorn Classic MVP: Kristin Williams; Grady County All-Conference team: Kristin Williams; Honorable Mention Grady County All-Conference team: Courtney Alcorn, Holly Anderson; Chosen by their teammates for achievement during the season: Most Hustle - Courtney Alcorn; Most Improved Player - Holly Anderson; Outstanding Defensive Player - Ashley Williams; OutstandingOffensive Player - Kristin Williams; Most Pride - Tessa Langford
High School Boys Basketball: Longhorn Classic All-Tournament team - Alex Helm, Zach Mainka; Grady County All-Conference team - Alex Helm, Zach Mainka; Chosen by their coach for achievement during the season: Most Improved - Jacob Otey; Outstanding Offensive Player - Zach Mainka; Outstanding Defensive Player - Ryland Ketchum; Most Valuable Player - Alex Helm; Longhorn Pride - Dalton Payne
Baseball: Grady County All-Star - Sam Harris, Zach Mainka, Dakota Reid; Chosen by their coach for achievement during the season: Most Valuable Offensive Player - Dakota Reid; Most Valuable Defensive Player - Jose Ochoa; Pitching Award - Sam Harris
Track: State Qualifier recognition - Holly Anderson (hurdles), Faith Alexander (shot-put)
2011-2012 Buddy Husted Student-Athlete Award: Dakota Reid
2011-2012 Fan of the Year: Joey Pettijohn (shown right)
Seniors not the only 2011-2012 graduates
SNAPSHOT OF THE CLASS OF 2024: The 2011-2012 Alex Kindergarten class graduated last week to become bonafide first graders! CONGRATULATIONS, STUDENTS!
Anderson medals at State Track Meet
Sophomore Holly Anderson earned a 5th place medal in the Class A 100 meter hurdles at the State Track Meet held at Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma City on May 5. She also placed 7th in the 300 meter hurdle competition. Freshman Faith Alexander placed in the top 10 in the Class A State Shot Put competition. CONGRATULATIONS, LONGHORNS. YOU DID WELL!
Looking to next year: 2nd annual Hog Roast planned
Bright Lights; Big City theme of 2012 Alex Prom
School Prom pics available now. Over 70 glam and candid Prom and after-Prom photos for you to view, download or print free of charge:
A great and glamorous time was had by all who attended the 2012 Alex Prom, held at the Grady County Fairgrounds last Saturday night. Junior Class parents hosted an after-prom party at the Alex cafeteria featuring great food, inflatable games, poker and other group games, a mechanical bull, lots of cash prizes and two flatscreen tv grand prizes. Thanks everyone who made the entire evening a resounding success. Click on the picture above to pop up a 4x6 version suitable for viewing or printing.
