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I am Blake Lee and I am a junior at Freedom High School. I am a writer for the Eagle Times newsletter team. I participate in various activities for this school and take great pride in competing for the basketball, track, cross country and academic teams. In addition, I am an active member in FFA. I plan to attend college at the university with the best scholarship offer, where I plan to major in sports management with a minor in psychology. I came to Freedom my freshman year of high school...
This year's cross country season has been one for the books. Many people joined and remained on the team. One person got within five people of reaching his goal of going to state, Nate Wood. He ran in every cross country meet this season, making districts and regionals. Wood said that the run at regionals was fun. He also said it was excruciating running up and down hills and through water with 30 mile per hour wind blowing in his face. He finished his run with a time of 23 minutes and 15...
The Freedom Town Board met Tuesday night with Mayor Shad Brackin absent. Rolando Galindo served as chairman, along with board member Terry Smith. Clerk Cindy Reed was present, as was office worker Dawn Ware. Maintenance man Stuart Page was also absent. Cindy Reed said a Quickbooks software glitch occurred while she was in the middle of entering September numbers. In the course of her work, a popup occurred urging an upgrade to the 2018 version of the program. Normally, Quickbooks next prompts th...
Happy Birthday To Oct. 20: JoAnn Isenbart, Anna Lee Murray Oct. 21: Steve Pierce Oct. 22: LeRoy Burks, Nancy Harger, Charles McIver, Reia Lenhart, Peyton Hughes Oct. 23: Dovie Wilson, Raye Lynn Hughes, Johnette Beagley Oct. 24: Dolores Holbrook Oct. 25: Phillip Schultz, Sabrina Bowers Oct. 26: Tommy Bradt, Maxine Tinker Oct. 27: Allyson Wimmer Oct. 28: Dennis Schroeder, Deb London, Matthew Bixler, Betsy Williams Oct. 30: Monte Wilson, Cindy Reed Oct. 31: Gene Vogt, Jack Bowers, Megan Walker Nov. 1: Eric Smith, Donna Hurt, Maria Murray Nov. 2:...
Sunday, Oct. 15, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was: Prelude by Janell Reutlinger Call to Worship led by Ronna Wilson Hymn “It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord” led by Debra Brown, song leader Opening Prayer led by Peg Nixon Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14 The parable of the king who held a banquet for the marriage of his son and people refused to come. Sermon by Pastor Paul: “Either Way” Affirmation of Faith Gloria Patri Hymn of Justifying Grace “Love Devine, All Love’s Excelling” Joys and Concerns: Remember all those on our...
The filing period for Freedom Public School District Board of Education Seat 3 has been set for early December. Statutorily qualified individuals may file at the Woods County Election Board in Alva, located in the Professional Building, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, through Wednesday, Dec. 6....
The Woods County commissioners unanimously approved a legal document “accepting a beneficial interest as set in the Alva Arena Authority Trust indenture, as amended, designating Woods County, Oklahoma, as a co-beneficiary of said trust.” The city of Alva is giving up 50 percent of its stake in the Arena Authority to Woods County since the arena may not end up being on land within the city. The commissioners said, “Our acceptance of this does not create a tax burden for our taxpayers.” Todd Holder, treasurer of the Trust Authority, said, ...
Iridian is a very talented, organized and beautiful 17-year-old senior at Freedom Public School. Her favorite school activities are FFA and 4-H. Iridian's favorite meal is steak, french fries and macaroni. Before she graduates, Iridian plans to make her showing career known. She wants people to know if you put hard work into something the outcome will be better. After high school, Iridian plans to attend college at NWOSU for two years then transfer. She plans to have an internship set in place...
Luke Elliot Bolar is a senior at Freedom High School. He will be 18 when he graduates and plans to further his academic career at Northwestern Oklahoma State University to earn his degree in pre-veterinary medicine. Luke's favorite memories in high school came during sports, where he runs cross-country and is a member of the basketball team. His biggest pet peeve is getting water on his glasses. Luke's goal before graduation is to become a certified nurse aide. His favorite class in high school...
"No man left behind, always faithful." The United States Marine Corps is a force in readiness; always prepared to fight anywhere, anytime. Marine Corps exemplifies the archetypal epic hero in four ways. Marines show that they are responsible, risk death for the greater good, perform brave deeds, and a hero to many. Since Nov. 10, 1775, Marines have been around fighting for our freedom. It is their fighting spirit that separates them from any other branch. They are trained hard and have a lot of...
When I was asked what I wanted to be in the future, the first thing that came to my mind was why not be a professional sleeper? So, I did some research and, to my surprise, there is such a profession! You might ask what is involved. Let me tell you what I discovered. Some common jobs for a professional sleeper include: bed and mattress tester, exhibitionist sleeper, and scientific research subject. This is not really a common career for anyone who is looking for steady pay. In fact, the salary...
My name is Cora Vaughan and I am the editor for the Eagle Times at Freedom Public School. I was born and raised in Shongaloo, Louisiana, until I was 13. I then moved to Willisville, Arkansas, where I lived until November of 2016, when I moved here to Freedom, Oklahoma. I grew up in a rodeo arena on a horse or helping in the back pens. I have been from Minnesota to Arizona and back again just for rodeos. The thing I love most about editing for the Eagle Times is there is always something going...
It's nearly that time of year again when students and staff honor those who have served and are serving our country and preserving our way of life. Freedom Public School is working hard to put together a Veterans Dinner and Veterans Day program in early November for area veterans. This year the meal for the honored guests will be served in Ms. Immell's room at noon. The Veterans Day program is scheduled to begin after lunch. As you might have guessed, we will need a head count in order to...
LANGSTON, OKLA. – The East Central University volleyball team earned a non-conference sweep at Langston, 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-23). The Tigers (6-17) were paced by senior Madeline Mayer, who tallied 12 kills and five block assists. Junior Breanna Waldoadded five kills, three digs and three block assists, while freshman Sydney Dungen earned her seventh double-double of the year with 13 assists and 10 digs. ECU earned the win by out-blocking the Lions (4-19) seven to three and earning 10 more kills (37-27). In set one, the Tigers jumped out to a...
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Southern Nazarene was held to a -.015 hitting percentage as it had 27 errors on the night in a 3-0 loss at Arkansas-Fort Smith. The Crimson Storm (11-11) got seven kills from Makenna Hunter along with six kills and 12 digs from Meagan Ellis. Bailee Turang and Kayla Thomas each had five kills. Turang also added 13 digs and two blocks. Kylie Smith had 21 assists and 11 digs while Elyse Berlin had 21 digs. SNU as a team had 72 digs and two blocks. UAFS had 82 digs and seven blocks while hitting .205. There were six ties and t...
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Oklahoma Baptist doubled Southern Nazarene in shot attempts 20-10 en route to a 5-1 victory Tuesday night. The Bison (13-1-1, 8-0-1 GAC) showed why they're at the top of the conference, as they fired 10 shots on frame in the match. The Crimson Storm (3-11, 1-7 GAC) had four shots on goal. Kelsey Bumgarner scored the opening goal in the 11th minute, and Abigail Parker added another just six minutes later. Emilly Infante gave OBU a 3-0 lead heading into half after she notched a goal in the 20th minute. Ruth King made it a 4-0 l...
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Aubre Gilreath has been named the Great American Conference Women's Runner of the Week after winning the UALR Invitational last Saturday, the league office announced Wednesday. Gilreath posted her second consecutive top-three finish, as she placed third at the Ozarks Invitational on Oct. 7. In the UALR Invitational on Oct. 14, the freshman from Rogers, Ark. finished the five-kilometer race in 19:31.83 to claim her first win as a Golden Sun. Gilreath was the only one of 62 non-Division I runners to finish the race in under...
Paragould, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team picked up two wins Tuesday on the road as UAM took down Crowley's Ridge and Williams Baptist in straight sets, winning each match 3-0. Final game scores from the match-up were 25-19, 25-13, and 25-18 in favor of UAM. Arkansas-Monticello improved to 8-14 overall on the year in the first match of the afternoon. Crowley's Ridge drops to 6-18 on the year. Brittany Hamilton and Maggie Pyles each led the UAM offensive attack with 12 kills each. Kendall Vondra guided the...
Jackson, Tenn. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello women's golf team finished second overall in the Tennessee National Guard Invitational which concluded Tuesday in Jackson, Tennessee, played at the Jackson Country Club. Individual Results Frida Rydberg - 2nd place, 151 (77, 74) Brianna Dickerson - T 5th place, 159 (82, 77) Belle Tan - T 11th place, 163 (82, 81) Leah Rowe - T 24th place, 177 (91, 86) Kelsey Schrimpf - 29th place, 197 (97, 100) Team Results Arkansas-Fort Smith - 638 Arkansas-Monticello - 650 Union University - 652 S...
Jackson, Tenn. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's golf team finished in a tie for second place overall at the Tennessee National Guard Invitational Tuesday afternoon, played at the Jackson Country Club. Individual Results Stephane Perrin - 4th place, 147 (74, 73) Joseph Lemieux - T 13th place, 151 (78, 73) Wilson Powell - T 13th place, 151 (73, 79, 76) Shane Thackerson - T 23rd place, 156 (79, 77) Bay Simpson - T 32nd place, 162 (82, 80) Team Results Freed-Hardeman - 590 Arkansas-Monticello - 600 Arkansas-Fort Smith - 600 S...
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced its Golfer of the Week awards for the seventh week of the fall season. Southeastern Oklahoma State's Zach James won the Men's award and Harding's Brooklyn Terry claimed the Women's honor. GAC MEN'S GOLFER OF THE WEEK – Zach James, Southeastern Oklahoma State, Jr., Whiteboro, Texas James picked up his third Golfer of the Week award of the fall as he led the Savage Storm at the Midwestern State Invitational. He posted a third-place showing after leading the field with 14 birdies. His...
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Following a magical season that featured a Great American Conference regular-season title, a GAC Tournament championship, an NCAA Central Region crown and a trip to the NCAA Elite 8, Harding will enter the 2017-18 women's basketball season as the preseason favorite, following a vote of the league's head coaches, the conference office announced on Wednesday. The Lady Bisons, who went 31-4 a season ago, picked up the first-place vote from each of the other 11 coaches. They return the core of their frontcourt in Caroline H...
SEARCY – The Harding volleyball team swept Lyon 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-11) Tuesday in non-conference action. It was the Lady Bisons final non-conference match of the season. The Lady Bisons improve to 20-3 overall. Harding has reached 20 wins in a season, 26 times, 18 times in the NCAA era (since 1997). Lyon falls to 13-13 overall. Harding moves to 26-0 against Lyon, including 6-0 under Coach Meredith Fear. FIRST SET Harding jumped out to an early 6-1 lead before growing their lead to 20-6. Harding ended the set with back-to-back kills by Taylor...
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Behind double-digit kills from freshman Morgan Gross and senior Alli O'Banion, the Lady Mulerider Volleyball team swept Central Baptist in three-straight sets (25-19, 25-10, 25-17) on Tuesday night in a mid-week non-conference match. With 44 total kills in tonight's contest, SAU tied their season-high team total kills in three sets behind a .356 attack clip that proved to be the second-highest attack percentage for the team this season, while also defending a season-lowest opponent attack clip of .061. The first set was blow f...
