Checotah High School Top Ten Percent:

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May 25, 2023

By 9th Grade

Morgan Baldwin Jonathan Bone Weston Brown Bibianna Buck Baylor Carter Cooper Cutbirth Brianna Gilbert Kora Hall Chayda James Dylan Johnson William Mann Khyli Miller AliviaPhillips Hudson Pollard Carter Sisson Emma Steinman Haley Vogt Ryan Weaver Landon Yates

10th Grade

Lexie Beene Bronson Bouher Aiyana Brewer Larayna Chiles Madyx Covington Ruby Folkner Ruthy Folkner Sidney Hamilton Mackinzae Nester Aum Patel Mackenzie Roberts

11th Grade

Trysta Cloud Brooke Creekmore Alexis Duval Alexander Moffitt Elisabeth Ortiz Austin Shreeves Marcela Wilmoth Regan Westbrook

12th Grade

Natalie Knight JaiCee Lester Roshni Patel Jessie Roachell Shanelle Shepherd Rylee Sisson Jasmine McCutchen Allison Teague

2023 National

Honor Society Seniors

Jackson Brown Andi Garrison Rylee Harrell Azhe’Onna Howard Natalie Knight JaiCee Lester Jasmine Knight Demi McGee Creek Nichols Ruger Oxtoby Roshni Patel Jessie Roachell Madison Robinson Dually Robison Rylee Sisson Dakotah Scruggs Shanelle Shepherd Allison Teague Brooklyn Turney Jayda Vandiver

Honor Cords and/ or Stoles

9th Grade

Baylor Carter Robert Corley Cooper Cutbirth Jason Hamby Chayda James Miah Lewis Shylo Lopez Will Mann Jaden Martin Khyli Miller Hudson Pollard Carlie Reinking Carter Sisson Emma Steinman Haley Vogt 10th Grade Lexie Beene Bronson Bouher Larry Burton Madyx Covington Cody Dunn Hollie Fletcher Sidney Hamilton Jaycee Harrell Skylah Karr Colt Manning Timber McElvany Maleah Melton Iliana Mora Iglesias Mackenzie Roberts

11th Grade

Cecelia Brawdy Derek Chapin Trysta Cloud Cooper Cole Brooke Creekmore Alexis Duvall Jacob Jones Haylee Mckillip Kadynce Mileham Ryan Miles Elisabeth Ortiz Jeshua Prokup Alyssa Quimby Elizabeth Roberts Caitlin Rymel Austin Shreves Cheyanne Spindle-Barlow Heavenly Stephens Jaden Warrior Kaniah Warrior Regan Westbrook Marcela Wilmoth

12th Grade

Gauge Cloud Laynie Duvall Andi Garrison Michael Grider Kreed Hall Sarah Hamm Kaiden Harris Jalen Hopkins Jasmine McCutchen Carley Menie Creek Nichols Roshni Patel Rylee Sisson Keliah Stephens Hunter Teafatiller Isaiah Vargas Nele Welk Lyvia Xiong Trinidi Young Giselle Vega

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Lexi Beene Austin Shreeves

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By STAFF REPORT

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Stilwell Indians pull away in second half to defeat Checotah Wildcats

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STILWELL — The Stilwell Indians used a strong offensive performance and physical defense to defeat the Checotah Wildcats (3-9) by a final score of 74–38 in a nondistrict boys basketball game Friday ni...

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Absentee Ballot applications available for 2026 election year

January 22, 2026

Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calen...

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Fast Lanes Bowling Center celebrates 25 years

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

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Fast Lanes Bowling Center recently celebrated a mile marker anniversary – their 25th year in Checotah. “It’s hard to believe 25 years ago, Fast Lanes opened its doors,” Lori Barnard said. “And because...

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MLK Day gathering in reflects on faith, responsibility and community

By STAFF REPORT

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Community members gathered Sunday, Jan. 18, at Mount Olive Star Missionary Baptist Church in Checotah for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance centered on faith, reflection, and shared responsibili...

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Author shares story of purpose and memory

By STAFF REPORT

January 22, 2026

Sulli Mariah Lee, author of the book Wees Are Kneak Moments and a member of the Eufaula High School Class of 1965, opened her presentation last Friday at the Eufaula Public Library by recalling a sent...

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Checotah Senior Center menu

January 22, 2026

January 26-30, 2026 Call to make reservations. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. Mon. - Fri. Monday, Jan. 26: Sloppy Joe; potato; veggie salad; cookie; milk Tuesday, Jan. 27: Chicken salad; cucumber salad; frui...

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Local Beta Sigma Phi announces meetings

January 22, 2026

The local Beta Sigma Phi chapter met Jan. 12, 2026 at the lovely home of Janelle McKnight who served as hostess along with Gretchen Payne who served as cohostess. After Karen Martin reported that memb...

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Competitors needed for Chili Cook-Off

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Who is ready to compete for the best tasting chili in McIntosh County? The 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, Feb, 28 to benefit the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery. This year the chi...

Opinion

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