• A group of educators from Henryetta Public School, along with thousands of other parents and concerned citizens, gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol in 2015 to advocate for key changes in the state’s public education system. Oklahoma faced a significant teacher shortage, with 1,000 teachers short in the 2014-15 school year alone. The group proposed reducing the number of state-mandated tests, replacing EOI tests with the ACT, and improving the accountability system to better support schools and inform parents.
• A group of educators from Henryetta Public School, along with thousands of other parents and concerned citizens, gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol in 2015 to advocate for key changes in the state’s public education system. Oklahoma faced a significant teacher shortage, with 1,000 teachers short in the 2014-15 school year alone. The group proposed reducing the number of state-mandated tests, replacing EOI tests with the ACT, and improving the accountability system to better support schools and inform parents.
• The Henryetta Historical Society held a successful banquet and auction. Attendees raved about the delicious food and had fun with the auction. The Society was trying to raise $10,000 to replace the roof on the Territorial Museum. There were approximately 75 diners who attended the fundraiser and auction.
• The Henryetta Lady Knights took home the championship trophy at the annual John “JP” Philippe Invitational track and field meet. The Lady Knights finished with 168 team points.
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• Families in Henryetta gathered for a festive Easter celebration in 2005 as the VFW hosted a successful Easter Egg Hunt. Children, dressed in their Sunday best, eagerly searched for brightly colored eggs while parents watched with joy. The event was filled with laughter, as kids collected candy, toy bunnies, and plenty of giggles along the way.
• In tournament play, the #7-ranked Henryetta Knights edged out Canadian High School in a thrilling 1-0 victory at the Crowder Wood Bat Invitational. Senior pitcher Kyle Pinkston was nearly untouchable, allowing just one hit over six innings while striking out eight batters. Then, they secured a dominant 8-1 victory over Red Oak. A key moment came in the second inning when Brian Kilhoffer delivered a clutch three-run double, igniting a six-run explosion that set the tone for the game.
• The Henryetta Knights golf team competed at The Bristow Golf Tournament, placing fifth out of ten schools with a total team score of 365 strokes. Tyler Weiland led the team with an 18-hole score of 89, setting a solid pace for the Knights.
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