Yes, we are here on site at Oklahoma Union High School for their twenty
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stands to see these twenty eight graduates take the next steps towards their adult life.
We will have our processional that will begin, of course with the normal
pomp and circumstance going on. It's seven o'clock, followed by the national anthem.
We'll also have an invocation by Haydon Bailey, and then Principal Rusty Sellers
will welcome all and the distinguished guests here as well. Our salutatorian tonight is
Ben Says, and we have co valedictorians Jesslyn Cole and Kylie Conley. And
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out of Bartlesville. Thanks and welcome back to Oklahoma Union High School graduation right
here on Real Country one oh four point nine, Kate Rigg. I'm Nathan
Thompson, and the class of twenty twenty four is just now making their way
down the aisle twenty eight graduates here at Oklahoma Union High School, and they
are now entering into the gymnasium right now with one hundreds of family and friends
here to support them as well. Class of twenty twenty eight, Sorry,
twenty twenty four, twenty eight graduates, some of them being Hayden Bailey,
mikaylab Barker, Jaden Biggs, Joe Campos, Riley Clay, Jesslyn Cole,
Kylie Conley, Travis Dick, William Johnson, Nicholas, Nicole, Ergmeyer,
Colton Elms, James Garote, Drew Hartzell, Barrett Hoover, Isaiah Johnson,
Colton Long, Kayln Lopez, Peyton Pittman, Kaylee Ray, Eleanna Rors Madison
Rogers, Benjamin Says, Kindress Sellers, Nicole Sellers, Dasha Stoltenberg, Racy
Sunday Murphy, Murphy Warring, and kay Lissa Williams. Again, they are
making their way in two by two right now down the center aisle to the
front and center part of the gymnasium here at Oklahoma Union High School. Once
these twenty eight graduates take their place on the front row, then we will
now have the national anthem followed by an invocation by Hayden Bailey. Again,
Class of twenty twenty four making their way down the center aisle right now,
live on k Rick one oh four point nine, Real Country. I'm Nathan
Thompson. We're going to be here for the entire ceremony, and these graduates
are saluted by their friends and family and of course receiving they're all important diplomas.
The last day of school here at Oklahoma Union was actually a couple of
days ago, so they've had a couple of days off before the graduation ceremony
this evening. And again I'm coming in two by two right now down the
center aisle to their seats at the front row of the Oklahoma Union High School
Gymnasium. We'll just step back here for just a second and listen to the
remainder of pomp and circumstance here for their life graduation ceremony of Oklahoma Union High
School on real country k Rig one to four point nine. And the final
eight seniors from the senior class of the Oklahoma Union High School now making their
way down the center aisle here at the front of Oklahoma Union High School Cougar
Gymnasium for the twenty twenty four commencement ceremonies to get twenty graduates here and tons
of folks out here as well that are here to support, love, and
celebrate with these students tonight as they take their next step towards adulthood. Twenty
four Convincement Ceremony, Oklahoma Union High School, right here on real country k
Rig one zero four point nine, Please remain standing for our national anthem played
by our high school band seniors, followed by the invocation given by Hayden Bailey,
and we are about to hear the national anthem from the graduating seniors in
the band program here at Oklahoma Union. They are gathering their instruments right now,
coming down to front and center to salute our nation with the national anthem,
the Star Spangled Banner right here on real country k Rig one four point
nine. And that was the natural answer for by the High School Senior Fanned
group here at Oklahoma Union High School. And now we will have our opening
invocation by Senior Hayden Bailey. Coming to the stage now for invocation. Please
bow your heads hear Hellly Father, we come together tonight to celebrate the graduation
of this twenty twenty four senior class. We thank you for the blessings you
have given each of us and the opportunity of learning and achieving this milestone in
our lives. Surround these graduates with your love and grace. Bless them with
your hope and grace as they enter into their new life journeys. Thank you
for the families, friends, and teachers who have supported them along the way.
We ask that at the end of this celebration that when we all leave
this building, that you allow us to travel home safely. In Jesus name,
Amen. And that was our invocation by Hayden Bailey, one of the
graduating seniors class. Rusty Sellers, Principal of the high school, providing some
opening remarks as well. Good evening tonight I get the privilege to welcome you
to the twenty twenty four graduation ceremony of Oklahoma Union High School. Superintendent Brenda
Taylor is unable to be here tonight as she is attending her son's graduation from
Oklahoma University School of Law, so we're hoping her that she's going to have
a great time down there. Joining me on stage this evening, our Oklahoma
Union Board of Education Members Mark Huntington, President, Ky Cole Vice President,
Whitney al Clerk, joe Anne Langworthy Member, and Hannah Nolty Member. It
is our great honor to be a part of this special occasion. Extend a
warm welcome and thanks to the parents and relatives of each of these graduates.
We're all here tonight to celebrate this special group that deserves our congratulations the members
of the graduating class of twenty twenty four, you've made it. Graduates on
behalf of all Oklahoma Union faculty, staff and the Board of Education. Congratulations
to each of you and best wishes in the future. At this time,
I would like to welcome to our stage salutatorian Benjamin Sciins, that was Oklahoma
Union High school Principal Rusty Sellers, welcoming, and everybody here, and now
some words from the celebratoria have been science. Hello everyone. Today we are
all gathered together to celebrate. We are celebrating our graduation. Of course,
each of us is now beginning the next chapter of our lives. And though
it is exciting, I feel it is also somewhat bittersweet because this is it.
We've all spent years coming to school, and a lot of you have
spent those years here and now all that's over. That's it, You're done.
I've spent so many days waking up and wishing that I didn't have to
come to school, waiting for it to just be over. But now that
it is over, I'm somewhat sad that I have to leave. And I
looked out today and I see those who are graduating with me, and I
see people that I know. I see people who I've called my friends.
I see people I love. These are people that I've made many memories with,
and I look back on the fund that we've shared and I smile.
But not only do I look back, but I also look forward. I
look forward to my future and I look forward to yours, and I am
sure that all of you have been looking forward to it as well, and
I know that each of you has a different future. But regardless of what
your future holds, I wish the same for each of you, because you
all have something that you love, and I've seen it. It may not
be in a classroom, but each of you has something that pushes you,
something that lights a fire under you and makes you work hard. Whether it
be in a classroom, on the field, or the court, on a
stage, or in a workshop somewhere, there is something for each and every
one of you. And that is my wish that all of you will find
and pursue that thing, that thing that lights that fire in you and makes
you work and work until you can no longer, and then you keep working
because you know that that is what you're meant to do. You may take
time, and your path to it may be a winding one. Why do
you truly hope that you find your passion. You may know what it is
already, you may find out soon, or maybe it'll take years. But
I hope when you leave here today you can begin the journey to the best
years of your life. I would now like to welcome our first Valedictorian Justin
Cole. That was Solidatoria, that Dennet science giving some words of encouragement here
during the Oklahoma Union High School graduation twenty twenty four at the Oklahoma Union High
School Gymnasium, Jessel and Cole, one of the covaledictorians, is now about
to address her fellow classics. Good evening, family, friends, staff,
and most importantly class of twenty twenty four. This is an interesting point in
our lives as we are all students and parents to like navigating these changing times.
I know it will probably be harder on most of our parents rather than
us when we move out, but don't worry. I'm sure most of us
will be back after the first week for you to do our laundry. But
jokes aside, I will always cherish my time here at Oklahoma Union. There
are so many people in this room that have impacted me one way or another,
whether that is coming to support me at games as a teacher in the
classroom, or the multitude of friends I have made over the years. Most
of us have gone to school together for the past fourteen years. We've seen
each other go through all of our embarrassing phases, but We've also seen each
other grow into the people we are today. Looking around, I can't help
but say, Wow, we actually made it. Let's be real. Our
class hasn't always had it easiest. We've gained a few and lost many on
the way, but I am so honored to share this special day with each
and every one of you. I will always be grateful for the impact each
of you have made on me, and you guys continue to inspire me each
and every day as we go our separate ways. I find happiness in knowing
that the memories I have made here, whether that's getting chased in the parking
lot because of senior Assassin or just sitting in class reminiscing on our elementary glory
days, all include you guys. During my time here, I was exposed
to one of the best teaching staff around. The things you have done for
not only me, but our school as a whole doesn't go unnoticed. From
the first days of pre K, where I was constantly getting in trouble for
talking to myself during naptime, to my final moments here with my classmates,
you all have been my role models and molded me into the graduate standing up
here today. Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for everything that
they have done. To say I wouldn't be up here without them truly is
an understatement. I will forever be grateful for all the sacrifices you have made
for me, from always hauling me around to different sports events, to the
hours I spent at the kitchen table crying while my dad helped me own my
math homework. Although I wasn't very thankful at the time, their constant reassurance
and belief in me pushed me to be where I am today. I owe
everything to you guys as we move on to the next chapter in our lives,
whether that's going to a trade school, going halfway across the country to
play tuba at the University of Michigan, or like the majority of us that
haven't played that far into the future. I hope each and every one of
you never sell yourself short and always stream big. We all have those things
in our lives that help build and shape us, like our interactions with those
around us, or even our favorite movies shows our songs. Music is one
of the best ways for our generation to connect, and for me, there's
one song that has played a strong role in my friendships and experience. Dream
Big by Ryan Shop. These lyrics speak to a lot of what has happened
in my life, and I'm sure as a class we can relate. The
lyrics start off my saying this, when you cry, be sure to dry
your eyes, because better days are sure to come. I am sure this
last year, and especially this last week, has been emotional for all of
us, whether we are emotional about saying goodbye to the place in people that
we have grown up around, or some of us crying tears of joy in
this chapter and start a new period of our lives. As our high school
career winds down. We can't just be sad about what's ending, but we
need to find joy in what's coming. The future so bright for our class,
and there are so many good days to come. The song goes on
to say this, when you smile, be sure to smile wide. Our
class has so many memories and experiences together that help shape who we are today.
Most of these memories probably shouldn't be repeated in front of our administration before
we get our diplomas. But if anyone asks, Spidey did it? And
when you dream, dream big as big as the ocean blue because you dream
it might come true. When you dream, dream big. Each and every
one of us has a potential for greatness. We all have the qualities and
drive to accomplish great things, So why settle the road There? Certainly won't
be easy, and there will be people and obstacles that try to prevent us
from achieving what we set out to do. It's in these challenging times that
we have the chance to dig deep, push past our limitations, improve what
we are capable of. I challenge each of you to pursue your passions,
overcome the obstacles in front of us, and last, but certainly not least,
dream big. Congratulations class of twenty twenty four. This is just the
beginning. Thank you, Covalictorian Jesslain Cole with words of encouragement for her fellow
posts. I like to introduce my co valedictorian, Kylie Conley. Yeah,
now, Kylie Conley is coming to the stage as co valedictorian to provide her
remarks for the crowd here as well some rock paper scissors before they walk up
onto the stage. A co valedictorian Kylie Conley with her address to her fellow
classmates here at Oklahoma Union High School. I always knew i'd sell at auditoriums,
but I didn't know it would be this soon. I'll be sticking around
for autographs later. Anyways, I would like to welcome you all to the
commencement for maybe not the best, but certainly one of the smallest classes at
Oklahoma Union High School has ever had. This night is the night that we
have all been working towards for the last fourteen years of our lives. Each
person here has played a role in someone's life that is walking across the stage
tonight. There have been many people who have contributed to my successes. First,
I would like to thank my parents for all the support they have given
me, especially the monetary support. It would not have been able to pay
for all the snackstops on sport and act trips without you. But in all
seriousness, I'm so thankful for my mom and dad for all the sacrifices they
took making sure I made it to practice that I had animals to show and
constantly showing the support in everything I do. I owe all my success successes
to my family's unconditional love. My teachers for helping me become the academic weapon
that I am today. There definitely was no bribing for this four point zero
miss hour. Do not let me forget that. I have a twenty in
my car for you, my coaches and ACT teachers, for believing in me
when I did not believe in my full potential and teaching me to give one
hundred and ten percent in everything I do. Finally, to my friends for
the constant bullying and giving me a hard time about my red hair. Oh
wait, and the good times. How could I forget about those? All
of those people combined have shaped me into the person I am today, and
I am truly grateful for that. There have been numerous memories made throughout my
time at Oklahoma Union, but definitely the most memorable has to be with the
twenty twenty two twenty twenty three officer team. It all started on a very
early Wednesday morning. The FFA officer team, along with the two act teachers,
were set to attend Oklahoma FFA Day at the Capitol. Miss Comstock was
not having the best morning, so mister Kollyer had been joking around with her
to get her into a better mood. None of his jokes were working,
so he thought he would make us laugh by his creative driving. As we
pulled out of the parking lot, Mister Sellers, you might want to close
your ears, But little did we know that we would come way too close
to the ditch and nearly hit a little innocent bunny just trying to get out
of our way. We lay out a sigh of relief as we realized we
were still upright and alive. Let's just say he got Miss Comstock's attention and
was pretty It was pretty quiet as we pulled up to the stop sign along
Highway one sixty nine. While this is definitely the most memorable and maybe scarring
memory that I have, there are so many other great times, from overnight
basketball team camp, to softball scrimmage festivals at Panama for a week, and
even being a baseball manager for two years, which may have resulted in some
stories that I should not share. I would have not had this experience anywhere
else, and I'm so thankful for all the opportunities that Oklahoma Union has given
me. As we look back at the memories and friendships we have made throughout
the years, I'm sure that we can all agree that our experiences in the
little school in the Pasture has helped us make help make us who we all
are today. I know we are going many different directions in life, with
different goals, aspirations, and dreams. But regardless of our differences, may
I hope for my classmates as we go on to our next adventures and our
grown up lives is that we can hold the memories that we made together in
school as we wrap up our time here. There are so many things here
that I'm going to miss, whether that is spending time with my friends,
participating in sporting events, going on ad trips, or seeing mister Sellers in
the cafeteria with that same old Hawaiian shirt. I know that we each have
our own experiences and memories that we have gained over the years, and each
experience has helped to write our story, the story of the Oklahoma Union Cougar
Class of twenty twenty four. Let's let the foundation of our education be the
stepping stones to all of our success in life as we each write the stories
of our future. Thank you. That is Covaledictorian Kylie Conley providing her remarks
to the Oklahoma Union class of twenty twenty four. Now Principal Sellers coming to
the stage, members of the Board of Education. I hereby certify that these
students have completed all academic requirements established by the Oklahoma Union School District and the
State Board of Education and are entitled to receive their diplomas. The class of
twenty twenty four is now standing. We're about to head to the stage as
her names are announced for the presentation of their diplomas. Class of twenty twenty
four Oklahoma Union High School Cougars right here on real Country one O four point
nine, k rig H Hayden Bailey, MICHAELA. Barker, Oh, thank
you, Jaden Biggs, Joe Campus, thank you, m Riley Clay,
You're so nice. Jessel and Cole and the students are presenting mister Cellars with
Hawaiian lais around his neck everything. He has a ponchant for wearing Hawaiian shirts.
And the cafeteria a certain normal traditional guest, Kylie Conley. They here,
Travis Dick, William Dodson, Nicole Egemeier, Colton Elms, James Garot
x Lation, James Drew Hurdle, Barrett Hoover. That's your own fanc of
Isaiah Johnson, Thank you, Colton, long time, Kaylin Lopez Thank you,
Peyton Pittman, Kayleie Ray, Elianna Roores, Madison Rogers, Benjamin Signs,
Thanks Ben Hm, Kendra Cellars, Nicole Cellars, Dasha Stoltenberg, Racy
Sundae Hm, Murphy Warning, and kay Lisa Williams. Members of the Board,
faculty, family members and guests. It is my pleasure and honor to
present to you the graduating class twenty twenty four and the class of twenty twenty
four now gathering around. This is a tradition that they do here at Oklahoma
Union High School where they will present the class flower Forget Me Nots to their
family and loved ones while the class song Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan
is playing in the background. Again, we are listening to the Oklahoma Union
High School graduation right here on Real Country k Rigg one O four point nine
as the graduates are walked. Twenty eight graduates walking through the audience presenting forget
Me Nots to their mothers and others of their family right now as Zach Bryan's
Something in the Orange plays in the background. Several hugs going on right now
throughout the audience has gathered here at Oklahoma Union High schools at gymnasium as the
class of twenty twenty four, twenty eight graduates this year are presenting flowers to
their family and loved ones. And again it's a sense of celebration and sense
of tears as well as we look around the crowd, these twenty eight graduates
recognizing those in their lives who are very important to them, Hugging grandmas and
handshakes with fathers, hugs with fathers as well as they are going around and
now gathering towards the front of the gymnasium here whatss oh, they're about to
do their traditional celebration as well, you know, the throwing of the caps,
all of that wonderful stuff here as the class of twenty twenty four Oklahoma
Union High School is now gathering towards the front of the stage at this point
for hugs and celebration as a class song Something in the Orange by Zach Brian
playing in the background. It was a class song Zach Brian was Something in
the Orange, And the graduates of the class of twenty twenty four are now
gathering in a circle at the front of the at the stage. Take off
their cash here they go. There's a cop HA toss and confetti going down
here at the Gymnasium a Oklahoma Union High School for the graduating class in twenty
twenty four, twenty eight graduates in all, and Principal Sellers is now COO.
Thank everyone for coming out to nine and supporting these guys, and we
all would also like to thank you for tuning in to our broadcast of the
twenty twenty four graduation ceremony for Oklahoma Union High School again at twenty eight graduates
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