Southmoore’s Kandace Burnett – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by Express Oil Change
Southmoore’s Kandace Burnett Southmoore High School senior Kandace Burnett has enjoyed a great career of prep softball which led her to signing with Iowa State University where she will continue her pursuit of a higher education and a career in softball. Southmoore head coach Jason Lingo said of Burnett before the season started, “her leadership […]
Westmoore’s Valerie Simmons – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Garret Christian Shelter Insurance
By Chris Dietrich Teaching high school students wasn’t her first choice, but for science teacher Dr. Mrs. Valerie Simmons, it has become a passion. Initially, she wanted to teach at the college level and had previously done so. The idea of teaching high school seemed daunting – but when she got into the school, she […]
Moore’s Crystal Bonds – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Garret Christian Shelter Insurance
Moore’s Crystal Bonds By Elizabeth Contreras Moore High School’s Teacher of the Year, Crystal Bonds, has built her career on one foundational belief: students thrive when they know they matter. Now in her 13th year of teaching, Bonds has become a cornerstone of the MHS community, teaching 6 different classes, advising yearbook staff, coordinating site […]
Moore’s Alex Pershall – Swim Spotlight – Presented by Heating & Cooling Solutions in Oklahoma City
Moore’s Alex Pershall By Ivy Knapp Moore High School senior swimmer Alex Pershall has spent the past four years in the pool, building a love for a sport he never expected to get into. “I actually wanted to play water polo,” he said. “There was nowhere around here to play it, so I tried out […]
Moore’s Chance Younger – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Liberty National Bank
Moore’s Chance Younger By Mike Moguin “Always play like a coach is watching.” That is some advice Moore sophomore basketball player Chance Younger said has taken to heart and uses to his advantage when he is in action, after all, you never know door it can lead to, like college scholarships, and NBA careers. Basketball […]
Q&A with Moore’s Treveon “Tre” Mason – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Pickles American Grill
Moore’s Treveon “Tre” Mason VYPE: Tre, what life lessons or skills has basketball taught you that you use in daily life? Treveon “Tre” Mason:IQ, always being aware of my surroundings, patience and making smarter decisions. VYPE: What is your favorite part about being on a team? TM: Being with the same guys since seventh grade is really cool. […]
Q&A with Moore’s Jacob Rodriguez – Wrestling Spotlight – Presented by Kirsty Freeman Clark Shelter Insurance
Moore’s Jacob Rodriguez By Elizabeth Contreras VYPE: What grade are you in and what weight class do you wrestle in? Jacob Rodriguez: I am a sophomore at Moore High School, and I wrestle at 144 pounds. VYPE: How did you first get into wrestling? JR: In the beginning, a popular show, Dragon Ball Z, inspired me to […]
Westmoore’s Ethan Hoang – Swim Spotlight – Presented Kristy Freeman Clark Shelter Insurance
Westmoore’s Ethan Hoang By Valerie Cerda For Westmoore swimmer Ethan Hoang, swimming has always been an important part of his life. “I’ve been swimming since I was 10 years old,” Hoang said. “What first got me into swimming was my dad and my sister. On weekends, my dad, sister, and I used to swim together.” […]