WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.120 --> 00:00:05.040 Yes, we are here on site at Oklahoma Union High School for their twenty 2 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:10.240 twenty four class commencement ceremony. I'm Nathan Thompson. We're going to be broadcasting 3 00:00:10.279 --> 00:00:13.759 live. The ceremony begins about seven o'clock. Our broadcast is brought to you 4 00:00:13.800 --> 00:00:19.480 by Molar Construction, Totel CSI, Bartlett co Op, Regent Bank of Nowada, 5 00:00:19.640 --> 00:00:24.239 Nowada Automotive Services, and Bartnett's IP. Again. We're here inside the 6 00:00:24.280 --> 00:00:28.839 gymnasium at Oklahoma Union High School. Several hundred folks are here filling up the 7 00:00:28.839 --> 00:00:35.079 stands to see these twenty eight graduates take the next steps towards their adult life. 8 00:00:35.200 --> 00:00:39.359 We will have our processional that will begin, of course with the normal 9 00:00:39.439 --> 00:00:43.520 pomp and circumstance going on. It's seven o'clock, followed by the national anthem. 10 00:00:43.880 --> 00:00:49.000 We'll also have an invocation by Haydon Bailey, and then Principal Rusty Sellers 11 00:00:49.039 --> 00:00:54.000 will welcome all and the distinguished guests here as well. Our salutatorian tonight is 12 00:00:54.200 --> 00:01:00.520 Ben Says, and we have co valedictorians Jesslyn Cole and Kylie Conley. And 13 00:01:00.560 --> 00:01:04.400 then we of course will end with the presentation of the candidates for graduation walking 14 00:01:04.400 --> 00:01:10.799 across the stage here at Oklahoma Union High School and the class song and flower 15 00:01:10.840 --> 00:01:15.519 presentation at the end of tonight's ceremony. Again, twenty eight graduates here at 16 00:01:15.599 --> 00:01:19.439 Oklahoma Union High School, we will be bringing you the entire service right here 17 00:01:19.480 --> 00:01:25.079 live on Real Country k Rig one four point nine. 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We are Real Country, krig now 60 00:04:53.639 --> 00:05:01.959 out of Bartlesville. Thanks and welcome back to Oklahoma Union High School graduation right 61 00:05:01.959 --> 00:05:05.199 here on Real Country one oh four point nine, Kate Rigg. I'm Nathan 62 00:05:05.240 --> 00:05:10.879 Thompson, and the class of twenty twenty four is just now making their way 63 00:05:11.120 --> 00:05:15.600 down the aisle twenty eight graduates here at Oklahoma Union High School, and they 64 00:05:15.639 --> 00:05:23.279 are now entering into the gymnasium right now with one hundreds of family and friends 65 00:05:23.279 --> 00:05:28.079 here to support them as well. Class of twenty twenty eight, Sorry, 66 00:05:28.120 --> 00:05:30.879 twenty twenty four, twenty eight graduates, some of them being Hayden Bailey, 67 00:05:31.240 --> 00:05:38.519 mikaylab Barker, Jaden Biggs, Joe Campos, Riley Clay, Jesslyn Cole, 68 00:05:38.720 --> 00:05:44.519 Kylie Conley, Travis Dick, William Johnson, Nicholas, Nicole, Ergmeyer, 69 00:05:45.079 --> 00:05:50.519 Colton Elms, James Garote, Drew Hartzell, Barrett Hoover, Isaiah Johnson, 70 00:05:50.639 --> 00:05:58.319 Colton Long, Kayln Lopez, Peyton Pittman, Kaylee Ray, Eleanna Rors Madison 71 00:05:58.439 --> 00:06:04.199 Rogers, Benjamin Says, Kindress Sellers, Nicole Sellers, Dasha Stoltenberg, Racy 72 00:06:04.360 --> 00:06:11.959 Sunday Murphy, Murphy Warring, and kay Lissa Williams. Again, they are 73 00:06:12.120 --> 00:06:15.680 making their way in two by two right now down the center aisle to the 74 00:06:15.720 --> 00:06:21.079 front and center part of the gymnasium here at Oklahoma Union High School. Once 75 00:06:21.120 --> 00:06:26.199 these twenty eight graduates take their place on the front row, then we will 76 00:06:26.240 --> 00:06:31.279 now have the national anthem followed by an invocation by Hayden Bailey. Again, 77 00:06:31.360 --> 00:06:36.240 Class of twenty twenty four making their way down the center aisle right now, 78 00:06:36.560 --> 00:06:41.519 live on k Rick one oh four point nine, Real Country. I'm Nathan 79 00:06:41.519 --> 00:06:45.800 Thompson. We're going to be here for the entire ceremony, and these graduates 80 00:06:45.839 --> 00:06:51.639 are saluted by their friends and family and of course receiving they're all important diplomas. 81 00:06:51.920 --> 00:06:55.720 The last day of school here at Oklahoma Union was actually a couple of 82 00:06:55.839 --> 00:07:00.560 days ago, so they've had a couple of days off before the graduation ceremony 83 00:07:00.680 --> 00:07:05.480 this evening. And again I'm coming in two by two right now down the 84 00:07:05.480 --> 00:07:13.279 center aisle to their seats at the front row of the Oklahoma Union High School 85 00:07:13.360 --> 00:07:16.399 Gymnasium. We'll just step back here for just a second and listen to the 86 00:07:16.439 --> 00:07:23.959 remainder of pomp and circumstance here for their life graduation ceremony of Oklahoma Union High 87 00:07:23.959 --> 00:08:43.000 School on real country k Rig one to four point nine. And the final 88 00:08:43.159 --> 00:08:48.039 eight seniors from the senior class of the Oklahoma Union High School now making their 89 00:08:48.039 --> 00:08:54.039 way down the center aisle here at the front of Oklahoma Union High School Cougar 90 00:08:54.279 --> 00:09:01.960 Gymnasium for the twenty twenty four commencement ceremonies to get twenty graduates here and tons 91 00:09:01.960 --> 00:09:07.200 of folks out here as well that are here to support, love, and 92 00:09:07.480 --> 00:09:13.879 celebrate with these students tonight as they take their next step towards adulthood. Twenty 93 00:09:13.879 --> 00:09:16.919 four Convincement Ceremony, Oklahoma Union High School, right here on real country k 94 00:09:18.120 --> 00:09:46.080 Rig one zero four point nine, Please remain standing for our national anthem played 95 00:09:46.080 --> 00:10:07.080 by our high school band seniors, followed by the invocation given by Hayden Bailey, 96 00:10:09.000 --> 00:10:15.320 and we are about to hear the national anthem from the graduating seniors in 97 00:10:15.360 --> 00:10:20.240 the band program here at Oklahoma Union. They are gathering their instruments right now, 98 00:10:20.639 --> 00:10:24.840 coming down to front and center to salute our nation with the national anthem, 99 00:10:24.879 --> 00:10:28.840 the Star Spangled Banner right here on real country k Rig one four point 100 00:10:28.919 --> 00:12:01.159 nine. And that was the natural answer for by the High School Senior Fanned 101 00:12:01.799 --> 00:12:05.960 group here at Oklahoma Union High School. And now we will have our opening 102 00:12:07.039 --> 00:12:16.320 invocation by Senior Hayden Bailey. Coming to the stage now for invocation. Please 103 00:12:16.399 --> 00:12:20.360 bow your heads hear Hellly Father, we come together tonight to celebrate the graduation 104 00:12:20.679 --> 00:12:24.600 of this twenty twenty four senior class. We thank you for the blessings you 105 00:12:24.639 --> 00:12:30.000 have given each of us and the opportunity of learning and achieving this milestone in 106 00:12:30.039 --> 00:12:33.360 our lives. Surround these graduates with your love and grace. Bless them with 107 00:12:33.440 --> 00:12:37.200 your hope and grace as they enter into their new life journeys. Thank you 108 00:12:37.240 --> 00:12:41.399 for the families, friends, and teachers who have supported them along the way. 109 00:12:43.080 --> 00:12:46.960 We ask that at the end of this celebration that when we all leave 110 00:12:46.000 --> 00:12:50.159 this building, that you allow us to travel home safely. In Jesus name, 111 00:12:50.279 --> 00:12:56.120 Amen. And that was our invocation by Hayden Bailey, one of the 112 00:12:56.120 --> 00:13:01.240 graduating seniors class. Rusty Sellers, Principal of the high school, providing some 113 00:13:01.360 --> 00:13:31.200 opening remarks as well. Good evening tonight I get the privilege to welcome you 114 00:13:31.240 --> 00:13:35.799 to the twenty twenty four graduation ceremony of Oklahoma Union High School. Superintendent Brenda 115 00:13:35.840 --> 00:13:41.879 Taylor is unable to be here tonight as she is attending her son's graduation from 116 00:13:41.919 --> 00:13:46.039 Oklahoma University School of Law, so we're hoping her that she's going to have 117 00:13:46.080 --> 00:13:50.360 a great time down there. Joining me on stage this evening, our Oklahoma 118 00:13:50.440 --> 00:13:56.679 Union Board of Education Members Mark Huntington, President, Ky Cole Vice President, 119 00:13:58.360 --> 00:14:16.399 Whitney al Clerk, joe Anne Langworthy Member, and Hannah Nolty Member. It 120 00:14:16.519 --> 00:14:18.720 is our great honor to be a part of this special occasion. Extend a 121 00:14:18.759 --> 00:14:22.279 warm welcome and thanks to the parents and relatives of each of these graduates. 122 00:14:22.639 --> 00:14:28.279 We're all here tonight to celebrate this special group that deserves our congratulations the members 123 00:14:28.399 --> 00:14:33.840 of the graduating class of twenty twenty four, you've made it. Graduates on 124 00:14:33.919 --> 00:14:39.200 behalf of all Oklahoma Union faculty, staff and the Board of Education. Congratulations 125 00:14:39.200 --> 00:14:43.440 to each of you and best wishes in the future. At this time, 126 00:14:43.720 --> 00:14:54.200 I would like to welcome to our stage salutatorian Benjamin Sciins, that was Oklahoma 127 00:14:54.279 --> 00:14:58.639 Union High school Principal Rusty Sellers, welcoming, and everybody here, and now 128 00:15:00.279 --> 00:15:13.720 some words from the celebratoria have been science. Hello everyone. Today we are 129 00:15:13.759 --> 00:15:18.200 all gathered together to celebrate. We are celebrating our graduation. Of course, 130 00:15:18.919 --> 00:15:22.159 each of us is now beginning the next chapter of our lives. And though 131 00:15:22.159 --> 00:15:28.440 it is exciting, I feel it is also somewhat bittersweet because this is it. 132 00:15:28.559 --> 00:15:33.000 We've all spent years coming to school, and a lot of you have 133 00:15:33.039 --> 00:15:37.960 spent those years here and now all that's over. That's it, You're done. 134 00:15:39.639 --> 00:15:41.799 I've spent so many days waking up and wishing that I didn't have to 135 00:15:41.799 --> 00:15:46.759 come to school, waiting for it to just be over. But now that 136 00:15:46.840 --> 00:15:50.639 it is over, I'm somewhat sad that I have to leave. And I 137 00:15:50.679 --> 00:15:56.159 looked out today and I see those who are graduating with me, and I 138 00:15:56.200 --> 00:16:00.000 see people that I know. I see people who I've called my friends. 139 00:16:00.639 --> 00:16:04.200 I see people I love. These are people that I've made many memories with, 140 00:16:06.200 --> 00:16:07.600 and I look back on the fund that we've shared and I smile. 141 00:16:08.840 --> 00:16:12.519 But not only do I look back, but I also look forward. I 142 00:16:12.519 --> 00:16:17.279 look forward to my future and I look forward to yours, and I am 143 00:16:17.320 --> 00:16:21.320 sure that all of you have been looking forward to it as well, and 144 00:16:21.360 --> 00:16:23.919 I know that each of you has a different future. But regardless of what 145 00:16:23.960 --> 00:16:27.559 your future holds, I wish the same for each of you, because you 146 00:16:27.679 --> 00:16:32.360 all have something that you love, and I've seen it. It may not 147 00:16:32.440 --> 00:16:36.759 be in a classroom, but each of you has something that pushes you, 148 00:16:37.200 --> 00:16:41.679 something that lights a fire under you and makes you work hard. Whether it 149 00:16:41.720 --> 00:16:45.559 be in a classroom, on the field, or the court, on a 150 00:16:45.600 --> 00:16:49.200 stage, or in a workshop somewhere, there is something for each and every 151 00:16:49.200 --> 00:16:53.039 one of you. And that is my wish that all of you will find 152 00:16:53.080 --> 00:16:57.039 and pursue that thing, that thing that lights that fire in you and makes 153 00:16:57.039 --> 00:17:00.799 you work and work until you can no longer, and then you keep working 154 00:17:02.159 --> 00:17:06.000 because you know that that is what you're meant to do. You may take 155 00:17:06.039 --> 00:17:08.000 time, and your path to it may be a winding one. Why do 156 00:17:08.039 --> 00:17:11.880 you truly hope that you find your passion. You may know what it is 157 00:17:11.880 --> 00:17:18.000 already, you may find out soon, or maybe it'll take years. But 158 00:17:18.039 --> 00:17:22.000 I hope when you leave here today you can begin the journey to the best 159 00:17:22.079 --> 00:17:27.119 years of your life. I would now like to welcome our first Valedictorian Justin 160 00:17:27.160 --> 00:17:37.559 Cole. That was Solidatoria, that Dennet science giving some words of encouragement here 161 00:17:37.640 --> 00:17:41.960 during the Oklahoma Union High School graduation twenty twenty four at the Oklahoma Union High 162 00:17:41.960 --> 00:17:47.799 School Gymnasium, Jessel and Cole, one of the covaledictorians, is now about 163 00:17:47.839 --> 00:17:51.960 to address her fellow classics. Good evening, family, friends, staff, 164 00:17:52.119 --> 00:17:56.319 and most importantly class of twenty twenty four. This is an interesting point in 165 00:17:56.359 --> 00:18:03.039 our lives as we are all students and parents to like navigating these changing times. 166 00:18:03.400 --> 00:18:06.759 I know it will probably be harder on most of our parents rather than 167 00:18:06.880 --> 00:18:10.279 us when we move out, but don't worry. I'm sure most of us 168 00:18:10.359 --> 00:18:12.680 will be back after the first week for you to do our laundry. But 169 00:18:12.880 --> 00:18:18.519 jokes aside, I will always cherish my time here at Oklahoma Union. There 170 00:18:18.519 --> 00:18:22.480 are so many people in this room that have impacted me one way or another, 171 00:18:22.000 --> 00:18:26.440 whether that is coming to support me at games as a teacher in the 172 00:18:26.440 --> 00:18:30.039 classroom, or the multitude of friends I have made over the years. Most 173 00:18:30.079 --> 00:18:34.000 of us have gone to school together for the past fourteen years. We've seen 174 00:18:34.039 --> 00:18:38.200 each other go through all of our embarrassing phases, but We've also seen each 175 00:18:38.240 --> 00:18:42.599 other grow into the people we are today. Looking around, I can't help 176 00:18:42.640 --> 00:18:47.759 but say, Wow, we actually made it. Let's be real. Our 177 00:18:47.799 --> 00:18:52.480 class hasn't always had it easiest. We've gained a few and lost many on 178 00:18:52.559 --> 00:18:56.480 the way, but I am so honored to share this special day with each 179 00:18:56.559 --> 00:19:00.319 and every one of you. I will always be grateful for the impact each 180 00:19:00.359 --> 00:19:03.240 of you have made on me, and you guys continue to inspire me each 181 00:19:03.319 --> 00:19:08.319 and every day as we go our separate ways. I find happiness in knowing 182 00:19:08.359 --> 00:19:12.000 that the memories I have made here, whether that's getting chased in the parking 183 00:19:12.000 --> 00:19:18.079 lot because of senior Assassin or just sitting in class reminiscing on our elementary glory 184 00:19:18.160 --> 00:19:22.759 days, all include you guys. During my time here, I was exposed 185 00:19:22.759 --> 00:19:26.440 to one of the best teaching staff around. The things you have done for 186 00:19:26.559 --> 00:19:30.720 not only me, but our school as a whole doesn't go unnoticed. From 187 00:19:30.759 --> 00:19:33.960 the first days of pre K, where I was constantly getting in trouble for 188 00:19:33.039 --> 00:19:37.799 talking to myself during naptime, to my final moments here with my classmates, 189 00:19:38.119 --> 00:19:42.079 you all have been my role models and molded me into the graduate standing up 190 00:19:42.079 --> 00:19:47.440 here today. Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for everything that 191 00:19:47.440 --> 00:19:51.400 they have done. To say I wouldn't be up here without them truly is 192 00:19:51.400 --> 00:19:56.240 an understatement. I will forever be grateful for all the sacrifices you have made 193 00:19:56.240 --> 00:20:00.079 for me, from always hauling me around to different sports events, to the 194 00:20:00.200 --> 00:20:03.799 hours I spent at the kitchen table crying while my dad helped me own my 195 00:20:03.799 --> 00:20:08.319 math homework. Although I wasn't very thankful at the time, their constant reassurance 196 00:20:08.359 --> 00:20:12.000 and belief in me pushed me to be where I am today. I owe 197 00:20:12.000 --> 00:20:17.599 everything to you guys as we move on to the next chapter in our lives, 198 00:20:17.720 --> 00:20:22.200 whether that's going to a trade school, going halfway across the country to 199 00:20:22.240 --> 00:20:26.400 play tuba at the University of Michigan, or like the majority of us that 200 00:20:26.480 --> 00:20:30.039 haven't played that far into the future. I hope each and every one of 201 00:20:30.039 --> 00:20:34.000 you never sell yourself short and always stream big. We all have those things 202 00:20:34.039 --> 00:20:37.759 in our lives that help build and shape us, like our interactions with those 203 00:20:37.799 --> 00:20:42.200 around us, or even our favorite movies shows our songs. Music is one 204 00:20:42.240 --> 00:20:45.640 of the best ways for our generation to connect, and for me, there's 205 00:20:45.720 --> 00:20:51.200 one song that has played a strong role in my friendships and experience. Dream 206 00:20:51.240 --> 00:20:55.240 Big by Ryan Shop. These lyrics speak to a lot of what has happened 207 00:20:55.279 --> 00:20:57.960 in my life, and I'm sure as a class we can relate. The 208 00:20:59.039 --> 00:21:02.960 lyrics start off my saying this, when you cry, be sure to dry 209 00:21:03.000 --> 00:21:07.279 your eyes, because better days are sure to come. I am sure this 210 00:21:07.400 --> 00:21:11.400 last year, and especially this last week, has been emotional for all of 211 00:21:11.480 --> 00:21:15.640 us, whether we are emotional about saying goodbye to the place in people that 212 00:21:15.680 --> 00:21:19.400 we have grown up around, or some of us crying tears of joy in 213 00:21:19.519 --> 00:21:23.799 this chapter and start a new period of our lives. As our high school 214 00:21:23.799 --> 00:21:27.759 career winds down. We can't just be sad about what's ending, but we 215 00:21:27.799 --> 00:21:33.039 need to find joy in what's coming. The future so bright for our class, 216 00:21:33.079 --> 00:21:36.799 and there are so many good days to come. The song goes on 217 00:21:36.880 --> 00:21:41.359 to say this, when you smile, be sure to smile wide. Our 218 00:21:41.400 --> 00:21:45.079 class has so many memories and experiences together that help shape who we are today. 219 00:21:45.880 --> 00:21:49.880 Most of these memories probably shouldn't be repeated in front of our administration before 220 00:21:49.880 --> 00:21:55.279 we get our diplomas. But if anyone asks, Spidey did it? And 221 00:21:55.359 --> 00:22:00.440 when you dream, dream big as big as the ocean blue because you dream 222 00:22:00.680 --> 00:22:04.519 it might come true. When you dream, dream big. Each and every 223 00:22:04.519 --> 00:22:08.480 one of us has a potential for greatness. We all have the qualities and 224 00:22:08.599 --> 00:22:14.599 drive to accomplish great things, So why settle the road There? Certainly won't 225 00:22:14.599 --> 00:22:18.240 be easy, and there will be people and obstacles that try to prevent us 226 00:22:18.240 --> 00:22:22.480 from achieving what we set out to do. It's in these challenging times that 227 00:22:22.519 --> 00:22:26.400 we have the chance to dig deep, push past our limitations, improve what 228 00:22:26.440 --> 00:22:30.440 we are capable of. I challenge each of you to pursue your passions, 229 00:22:30.799 --> 00:22:34.319 overcome the obstacles in front of us, and last, but certainly not least, 230 00:22:34.720 --> 00:22:40.720 dream big. Congratulations class of twenty twenty four. This is just the 231 00:22:40.759 --> 00:22:48.119 beginning. Thank you, Covalictorian Jesslain Cole with words of encouragement for her fellow 232 00:22:48.160 --> 00:22:52.839 posts. I like to introduce my co valedictorian, Kylie Conley. Yeah, 233 00:22:52.920 --> 00:22:59.240 now, Kylie Conley is coming to the stage as co valedictorian to provide her 234 00:22:59.279 --> 00:23:03.359 remarks for the crowd here as well some rock paper scissors before they walk up 235 00:23:03.359 --> 00:23:10.640 onto the stage. A co valedictorian Kylie Conley with her address to her fellow 236 00:23:10.640 --> 00:23:19.279 classmates here at Oklahoma Union High School. I always knew i'd sell at auditoriums, 237 00:23:19.440 --> 00:23:22.240 but I didn't know it would be this soon. I'll be sticking around 238 00:23:22.240 --> 00:23:26.400 for autographs later. Anyways, I would like to welcome you all to the 239 00:23:26.440 --> 00:23:30.279 commencement for maybe not the best, but certainly one of the smallest classes at 240 00:23:30.279 --> 00:23:33.240 Oklahoma Union High School has ever had. This night is the night that we 241 00:23:33.279 --> 00:23:37.000 have all been working towards for the last fourteen years of our lives. Each 242 00:23:37.039 --> 00:23:41.720 person here has played a role in someone's life that is walking across the stage 243 00:23:41.720 --> 00:23:45.319 tonight. There have been many people who have contributed to my successes. First, 244 00:23:45.400 --> 00:23:48.920 I would like to thank my parents for all the support they have given 245 00:23:48.960 --> 00:23:52.839 me, especially the monetary support. It would not have been able to pay 246 00:23:52.839 --> 00:23:56.359 for all the snackstops on sport and act trips without you. But in all 247 00:23:56.400 --> 00:24:00.559 seriousness, I'm so thankful for my mom and dad for all the sacrifices they 248 00:24:00.559 --> 00:24:04.359 took making sure I made it to practice that I had animals to show and 249 00:24:04.400 --> 00:24:10.440 constantly showing the support in everything I do. I owe all my success successes 250 00:24:10.440 --> 00:24:15.160 to my family's unconditional love. My teachers for helping me become the academic weapon 251 00:24:15.160 --> 00:24:18.319 that I am today. There definitely was no bribing for this four point zero 252 00:24:18.720 --> 00:24:21.480 miss hour. Do not let me forget that. I have a twenty in 253 00:24:21.519 --> 00:24:23.960 my car for you, my coaches and ACT teachers, for believing in me 254 00:24:25.119 --> 00:24:27.359 when I did not believe in my full potential and teaching me to give one 255 00:24:27.440 --> 00:24:32.079 hundred and ten percent in everything I do. Finally, to my friends for 256 00:24:32.119 --> 00:24:34.839 the constant bullying and giving me a hard time about my red hair. Oh 257 00:24:34.920 --> 00:24:38.319 wait, and the good times. How could I forget about those? All 258 00:24:38.359 --> 00:24:41.799 of those people combined have shaped me into the person I am today, and 259 00:24:41.799 --> 00:24:45.759 I am truly grateful for that. There have been numerous memories made throughout my 260 00:24:45.799 --> 00:24:49.680 time at Oklahoma Union, but definitely the most memorable has to be with the 261 00:24:49.720 --> 00:24:55.279 twenty twenty two twenty twenty three officer team. It all started on a very 262 00:24:55.319 --> 00:24:59.920 early Wednesday morning. The FFA officer team, along with the two act teachers, 263 00:25:00.160 --> 00:25:03.440 were set to attend Oklahoma FFA Day at the Capitol. Miss Comstock was 264 00:25:03.440 --> 00:25:07.759 not having the best morning, so mister Kollyer had been joking around with her 265 00:25:07.799 --> 00:25:10.799 to get her into a better mood. None of his jokes were working, 266 00:25:10.839 --> 00:25:14.279 so he thought he would make us laugh by his creative driving. As we 267 00:25:14.319 --> 00:25:17.640 pulled out of the parking lot, Mister Sellers, you might want to close 268 00:25:17.640 --> 00:25:22.279 your ears, But little did we know that we would come way too close 269 00:25:22.319 --> 00:25:25.839 to the ditch and nearly hit a little innocent bunny just trying to get out 270 00:25:25.880 --> 00:25:29.119 of our way. We lay out a sigh of relief as we realized we 271 00:25:29.119 --> 00:25:33.440 were still upright and alive. Let's just say he got Miss Comstock's attention and 272 00:25:33.559 --> 00:25:36.680 was pretty It was pretty quiet as we pulled up to the stop sign along 273 00:25:36.759 --> 00:25:41.400 Highway one sixty nine. While this is definitely the most memorable and maybe scarring 274 00:25:41.440 --> 00:25:44.960 memory that I have, there are so many other great times, from overnight 275 00:25:45.000 --> 00:25:48.960 basketball team camp, to softball scrimmage festivals at Panama for a week, and 276 00:25:48.160 --> 00:25:52.599 even being a baseball manager for two years, which may have resulted in some 277 00:25:52.640 --> 00:25:56.680 stories that I should not share. I would have not had this experience anywhere 278 00:25:56.720 --> 00:26:00.799 else, and I'm so thankful for all the opportunities that Oklahoma Union has given 279 00:26:00.839 --> 00:26:03.720 me. As we look back at the memories and friendships we have made throughout 280 00:26:03.720 --> 00:26:07.240 the years, I'm sure that we can all agree that our experiences in the 281 00:26:07.279 --> 00:26:11.319 little school in the Pasture has helped us make help make us who we all 282 00:26:11.519 --> 00:26:17.200 are today. I know we are going many different directions in life, with 283 00:26:17.319 --> 00:26:22.480 different goals, aspirations, and dreams. But regardless of our differences, may 284 00:26:22.519 --> 00:26:25.759 I hope for my classmates as we go on to our next adventures and our 285 00:26:25.759 --> 00:26:29.599 grown up lives is that we can hold the memories that we made together in 286 00:26:29.680 --> 00:26:33.440 school as we wrap up our time here. There are so many things here 287 00:26:33.440 --> 00:26:36.519 that I'm going to miss, whether that is spending time with my friends, 288 00:26:36.799 --> 00:26:41.079 participating in sporting events, going on ad trips, or seeing mister Sellers in 289 00:26:41.119 --> 00:26:45.240 the cafeteria with that same old Hawaiian shirt. I know that we each have 290 00:26:45.359 --> 00:26:48.920 our own experiences and memories that we have gained over the years, and each 291 00:26:48.960 --> 00:26:52.400 experience has helped to write our story, the story of the Oklahoma Union Cougar 292 00:26:52.440 --> 00:26:56.960 Class of twenty twenty four. Let's let the foundation of our education be the 293 00:26:57.000 --> 00:27:02.559 stepping stones to all of our success in life as we each write the stories 294 00:27:02.559 --> 00:27:11.559 of our future. Thank you. That is Covaledictorian Kylie Conley providing her remarks 295 00:27:11.599 --> 00:27:17.000 to the Oklahoma Union class of twenty twenty four. Now Principal Sellers coming to 296 00:27:17.079 --> 00:27:21.720 the stage, members of the Board of Education. I hereby certify that these 297 00:27:21.759 --> 00:27:26.440 students have completed all academic requirements established by the Oklahoma Union School District and the 298 00:27:26.480 --> 00:27:37.079 State Board of Education and are entitled to receive their diplomas. The class of 299 00:27:37.079 --> 00:27:41.680 twenty twenty four is now standing. We're about to head to the stage as 300 00:27:41.720 --> 00:27:45.759 her names are announced for the presentation of their diplomas. Class of twenty twenty 301 00:27:45.759 --> 00:27:51.559 four Oklahoma Union High School Cougars right here on real Country one O four point 302 00:27:51.680 --> 00:28:26.480 nine, k rig H Hayden Bailey, MICHAELA. Barker, Oh, thank 303 00:28:26.519 --> 00:29:08.599 you, Jaden Biggs, Joe Campus, thank you, m Riley Clay, 304 00:29:15.599 --> 00:29:37.039 You're so nice. Jessel and Cole and the students are presenting mister Cellars with 305 00:29:37.240 --> 00:29:41.680 Hawaiian lais around his neck everything. He has a ponchant for wearing Hawaiian shirts. 306 00:29:41.680 --> 00:29:51.200 And the cafeteria a certain normal traditional guest, Kylie Conley. They here, 307 00:30:00.160 --> 00:31:03.920 Travis Dick, William Dodson, Nicole Egemeier, Colton Elms, James Garot 308 00:31:07.480 --> 00:31:38.079 x Lation, James Drew Hurdle, Barrett Hoover. That's your own fanc of 309 00:31:53.559 --> 00:32:35.599 Isaiah Johnson, Thank you, Colton, long time, Kaylin Lopez Thank you, 310 00:32:43.480 --> 00:33:51.839 Peyton Pittman, Kayleie Ray, Elianna Roores, Madison Rogers, Benjamin Signs, 311 00:33:57.359 --> 00:34:52.400 Thanks Ben Hm, Kendra Cellars, Nicole Cellars, Dasha Stoltenberg, Racy 312 00:34:52.679 --> 00:35:51.760 Sundae Hm, Murphy Warning, and kay Lisa Williams. Members of the Board, 313 00:35:52.199 --> 00:35:57.360 faculty, family members and guests. It is my pleasure and honor to 314 00:35:57.400 --> 00:36:15.679 present to you the graduating class twenty twenty four and the class of twenty twenty 315 00:36:15.719 --> 00:36:22.400 four now gathering around. This is a tradition that they do here at Oklahoma 316 00:36:22.480 --> 00:36:29.519 Union High School where they will present the class flower Forget Me Nots to their 317 00:36:29.559 --> 00:36:36.239 family and loved ones while the class song Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan 318 00:36:37.199 --> 00:36:42.440 is playing in the background. Again, we are listening to the Oklahoma Union 319 00:36:42.960 --> 00:36:46.039 High School graduation right here on Real Country k Rigg one O four point nine 320 00:36:46.760 --> 00:36:53.239 as the graduates are walked. Twenty eight graduates walking through the audience presenting forget 321 00:36:53.239 --> 00:37:00.400 Me Nots to their mothers and others of their family right now as Zach Bryan's 322 00:37:00.480 --> 00:38:08.760 Something in the Orange plays in the background. Several hugs going on right now 323 00:38:08.760 --> 00:38:15.840 throughout the audience has gathered here at Oklahoma Union High schools at gymnasium as the 324 00:38:15.880 --> 00:38:21.639 class of twenty twenty four, twenty eight graduates this year are presenting flowers to 325 00:38:21.719 --> 00:38:25.519 their family and loved ones. And again it's a sense of celebration and sense 326 00:38:25.559 --> 00:38:31.119 of tears as well as we look around the crowd, these twenty eight graduates 327 00:38:31.239 --> 00:38:37.400 recognizing those in their lives who are very important to them, Hugging grandmas and 328 00:38:38.400 --> 00:38:45.239 handshakes with fathers, hugs with fathers as well as they are going around and 329 00:38:45.800 --> 00:38:53.679 now gathering towards the front of the gymnasium here whatss oh, they're about to 330 00:38:53.719 --> 00:38:59.800 do their traditional celebration as well, you know, the throwing of the caps, 331 00:39:00.599 --> 00:39:06.239 all of that wonderful stuff here as the class of twenty twenty four Oklahoma 332 00:39:06.400 --> 00:39:10.559 Union High School is now gathering towards the front of the stage at this point 333 00:39:12.360 --> 00:39:17.000 for hugs and celebration as a class song Something in the Orange by Zach Brian 334 00:39:17.400 --> 00:39:53.400 playing in the background. It was a class song Zach Brian was Something in 335 00:39:53.440 --> 00:39:58.639 the Orange, And the graduates of the class of twenty twenty four are now 336 00:39:58.719 --> 00:40:02.519 gathering in a circle at the front of the at the stage. Take off 337 00:40:02.639 --> 00:40:15.599 their cash here they go. There's a cop HA toss and confetti going down 338 00:40:15.639 --> 00:40:21.039 here at the Gymnasium a Oklahoma Union High School for the graduating class in twenty 339 00:40:21.079 --> 00:40:24.000 twenty four, twenty eight graduates in all, and Principal Sellers is now COO. 340 00:40:24.400 --> 00:40:29.800 Thank everyone for coming out to nine and supporting these guys, and we 341 00:40:29.840 --> 00:40:32.280 all would also like to thank you for tuning in to our broadcast of the 342 00:40:32.400 --> 00:40:38.920 twenty twenty four graduation ceremony for Oklahoma Union High School again at twenty eight graduates 343 00:40:38.920 --> 00:40:44.719 this year are broadcast brought to you by Moller Construction, Totel CSI, Bartlet 344 00:40:44.760 --> 00:40:50.559 co Op, Region, Bank of Novada Automotive Services and bartnet IP. I'm 345 00:40:50.639 --> 00:40:54.239 Nathan Thompson reporting live on Real Country k RIG one four point nine