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November 17, 2017

Alva High School graduate Ridge Hughbanks takes part in a panel discussion during the Oklahoma State Department of Education's New Skills for Youth Summit on Nov. 9 in Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Alva High School graduate Ridge Hughbanks took part in a panel discussion as State Schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister moderated during the Oklahoma State Department of Education's New Skills for Youth Summit on Thursday, Nov. 9, in Oklahoma City.

While in high school, Ridge Hughbanks "fell in love with arguing" as a member of the debate team and developed a passion for agriculture issues through his participation in FFA.

"In high school you have an idea of your interests but you are just feeling your way around," said Hughbanks, a graduate of Alva High School who is now...



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