OSSAA Athletic "Dead Week" begins next week. We thank our athletes and coaches/sponsors for their hard work this summer. Please enjoy a well-deserved and important break. Enjoy the upcoming 4th of July Holiday with friends and family.
PHS Seniors Paisley Knowles, Hannah Whitaker, Ellie Feroli, Devan Martin, and Kate Ginn attended RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) last week at Camp Goddard in Sulphur. This leadership camp encourages youth leadership and provides intensive training in leadership techniques.
I'm very pleased many of our student leaders are taking advantage of great leadership opportunities such as RYLA.
This supports our effort to continue to incorporate leadership training into our high school curriculum. In addition to our regular leadership program taught by Amy Stone, beginning this year every freshman will take a semester long leadership class. This course will focus on life skills, financial literacy, transition to high school, and health and mental wellness issues facing teenagers today.
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PHS Senior Erick Suarez Places 3rd in Congressional Art Contest!
Please read the press release below from Congressmen Cole's office. Erick is pictured below with U.S. Representative Tom Cole, his family, and PHS Art Teacher Jon Corea. His award winning work, "Old One", is also attached to this post.
Erick Suarez of Purcell, Oklahoma is the third-place winner. He attends Purcell High School, where he studies art under his teacher, Jon Corea. For the Congressional Art Competition, Suarez submitted artwork titled “Old One,” which was drawn with stick pastels. This painting depicts a Native American and an owl.
“My artwork is inspired by my uncle, Oscar Howe. I did the piece in honor and respect of him and my culture. I was just having fun in art class and thought it would be cool to draw something I don't really express,” said Suarez.
"Erick is an exceptionally talented artist," said Corea, Purcell High School Art Teacher. "He has a quiet personal demeanor, and a calming effect on everyone he encounters. His art has the same effect. His art holds the viewer in a grasp of calming awe. His visual aspects to his art are as powerful as the symbolism that he places in his compositions. His art has the unique quality to grasp the viewer. It is an honor to have Erick as a student. He works hard and always seeks to better himself through all areas of his academics."
PHS Fastpitch season starts soon. The 2023 4A State Runner-Ups have been working hard this summer and will open their season August 12th at home vs. Bridge Creek. Schedule is posted below.
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PHS Seniors Paisley Knowles & Ellie Feroli recently completed Youth Leadership Oklahoma and are members of the Class of 2024. Here is what each had to say about their amazing experience:
"Throughout the week of June 2nd-June 7th, we traveled from Edmond, to Oklahoma City, Norman, Lawton, Sulphur, Tulsa, Stillwater, Enid, and then back to Oklahoma City. Traveling by charter bus, the grand total of miles traveled was around 702 miles. Throughout the week, we were able to form many close friendships and connections with their fellow classmates, hear from several outstanding guest speakers, and visit many well respected universities."
--Paisley Knowles
"I was so lucky to be a part of Youth Leadership Oklahoma’s class 24. We spent the week of June 2nd touring the state and I learned so much about the people and places in Oklahoma! It was an amazing experience. My favorite stop was the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa, but there was not a single place that I didn’t love. We toured colleges, met with state leaders, visited Fort Sill, went to cultural centers, Riversport Adventures, the state capitol and much more. I will definitely encourage people to apply next year."
--Ellie Feroli
Applications are open now for United Way of Norman’s Stuff the Bus
School Supply Program.
This program distributes free school supplies to low-to-moderate-income families in Norman, Noble, Blanchard, Dibble, Little Axe, Lexington, Newcastle, Purcell, Robin Hill, and Wayne. Families with students in Pre-K through 12th grade are eligible to apply.
The deadline to apply is July 26. Click on link below to apply:
https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/schoolsupplies
Purcell High School Cheer recently participated in J & C cheer camp. The team was able to work on a new cheer, dance and stunts, while also working on team bonding. They earned the spirit stick every evening, and brought it home from camp. They also brought home the Champions Cup. Great job Coach Grant Gish & Cheer Squad!
5 members of the team were selected as J&C All-Star’s including seniors Mili Antonio, Kate Ginn & Paisley Knowles, junior Ellie Reed, and freshman Whitney Bruehl. They have earned the opportunity to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Seniors Jaci Deaton and Kate Ginn were selected for Army All American Bowl participation, allowing them to cheer at the high school All-American game. They were also asked to return next year as staff members.
Kate Ginn was awarded Top Gun Senior for her Motions & Whitney Bruehl was a Freshman finalist.
Senior Paisley Knowles was selected for the Leadership Award for her leadership skills.
Overall a fun-filled week with a positive impact and outlook for a good season!
Fall Sports are right around the corner! See the updated PHS Football schedule linked below. Homecoming is September 27th!
Go Dragons!
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Congratulations to the PHS FRESHMAN (listed on graphic) for achieving Principal's Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Semester:Purcell students will be recognized on the Principal’s Honor Roll- GPA of 3.0-3.9 with no grade lower than a B.
Congratulations to the PHS SOPHOMORES (listed on graphic) for achieving Principal's Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Semester:Purcell students will be recognized on the Principal’s Honor Roll- GPA of 3.0-3.9 with no grade lower than a B.
Congratulations to the SENIORS (listed on graphic) for achieving Principal's Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Semester:Purcell students will be recognized on the Principal’s Honor Roll- GPA of 3.0-3.9 with no grade lower than a B.
Congratulations to the FRESHMEN (listed on graphic) for achieving Superintendent's Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Semester: Purcell students will be recognized on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll- GPA of 4.0 or greater and no grade lower than a B. #phsdragons
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Hudson Andrews, on being selected to serve on the Oklahoma Agricultural Youth Council this year! Quite an honor Hudson!
ODAFF selected 15 high school seniors from across Oklahoma to serve on the 2024-25 Oklahoma Agriculture Youth Council.
FULL RELEASE: https://ag.ok.gov/2024-25-agriculture-youth-council.../
Congratulations to the SOPHOMORES (listed on graphic) for achieving Superintendent's Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Semester: Purcell students will be recognized on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll- GPA of 4.0 or greater and no grade lower than a B.
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Congratulations to the JUNIORS (listed on graphic) for achieving Superintendent's Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Semester: Purcell students will be recognized on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll- GPA of 4.0 or greater and no grade lower than a B.
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Congratulations to the seniors (listed on graphic) for achieving Superintendent's Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Semester:
Purcell students will be recognized on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll- GPA of 4.0 or greater and no grade lower than a B.
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Purcell Softball Summer Schedule & Parent Info for Week of June 3
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Congratulations to recent PHS Graduate Derek Cravens on being selected to the Native American All State Team! Derek will represent Purcell Football one final time June 7, 2024 in El Reno at the Native American All State game! #phsdragons
PHS Senior Parker Page attended Boys State at Rogers State College this past week. Boys State is an 80 year tradition providing future leaders an intense week of non-partisan government, leadership, and patriotism. Boys State is sponsored by the American Legion. Parker will serve as Senior Class Treasurer this upcoming school year.
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PHS Seniors Kate Ginn & Ellie Feroli attended Girls State last week on the campus of UCO. Girls State is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary & held since 1940. It provides students valuable training in leadership & citizenship. It also provides students an opportunity to make connections and network with future leaders across the state! Ellie will serve at Senior Class President & Kate will serve as Senior Class Historian this upcoming year.
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