logo
Login Subscribe
Google Play App Store
  • News
  • Sports
  • lifestyle
  • commentary
  • Obituaries
  • Calendar
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Form Submission / Advertise
    • advertisers pay now
    • News
    • Sports
    • lifestyle
    • commentary
    • Obituaries
    • Calendar
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Form Submission / Advertise
      • advertisers pay now
Nathan Duvall wins 2023 Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship
News
June 29, 2023
Nathan Duvall wins 2023 Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship

Midway High School Senior, Nathan William Duvall of Hitchita, is recipient of the 2023 Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is named in honor of Leah (Neumeyer) Collins, a beloved 1996 alumna and life-long supporter of Midway Public Schools. Collins, 43, passed away in 2021.

Nathan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duvall of Hitchita; and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Hettich of Shawnee; and Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Duvall of Hitchita.

The scholarship is presented annually to a college- bound Midway senior who embodies the virtues of Leah Collins—character, leadership, academic excellence and a strong commitment to community service. Duvall was presented the distinguished award during Midway’s 2023 commencement ceremony in Council Hill.

“Nathan Duvall is an outstanding student, a champion athlete and a natural leader,” said Lori McCullar, Midway coach and the sister of Leah Collins.

“He exemplifies the passion that Leah had for serving her community and showing goodwill toward others. And, just like my sister, Nathan is a team player with a competitive spirit and strong work ethic. We’re confident he’ll succeed in college, in his future career in the agricultural industry, and well beyond,” McCullar added.

Duvall maintained a 3.7 grade point average and earned membership in the National Honor Society all four years of high school. He lettered all four years in basketball and baseball, and was an active member of Midway’s 4-H Club and FFA Chapter for a total of nine years.

He also excelled as a member of the Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association, having competed statewide and nationally in steer wrestling. He’s the reigning Northeastern Oklahoma Rodeo Junior Steer Wrestling Champion and recently placed 12th at the Junior World Finals Rodeo Competition.

Duvall will pursue an associate degree in agriculture at Connors State College in Warner this fall, where he’ll also compete in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association as a member of Connors’ Rodeo Team.

“This scholarship means a great deal to me and my family, said Duvall. “I personally knew Mrs. Collins and greatly admired her positive spirit and the remarkable bravery and courage she showed throughout her illness. I hope to one day be able to continue her legacy of giving back to our community.”

Those interested in supporting future scholarships can mail a check or money order to: The Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund, 114386 New Texanna Road, Checotah, OK, 74426.

Checotah tops Mu Id row 7-6 in Homecoming game
Sports
Checotah tops Mu Id row 7-6 in Homecoming game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
It was a defensive battle all night as the Checotah Wildcats (4-1, 1-0 District 3A-3) survived to get a 7-6 win over the Muldrow Bulldogs. The team had a big week as they kicked off Homecoming with th...
this is a test
Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
B:
Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (21-9) outlasted Chandler in a dramatic finish 2-1 Thursday at Chris Gawf Field in Eufaula. Eufaula and Chandler battled throughout the championship game with great pitching...
this is a test
Hayden and Dan Jeffries win Crappie Masters National Championship
Sports
Hayden and Dan Jeffries win Crappie Masters National Championship
September 28, 2023
The National Championship on Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Oklahoma has come to an end! After three days of competition, $125,000.00 was awarded in cash and prizes! Taking home the third-place trophy and $...
this is a test
Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White
Obituaries
Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White
September 28, 2023
Sept. 11, 2023 – Sept. 15, 2023Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White was born Sept. 11, 2023 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Jamon Ray White and Wittany Nicole Kess.She peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sept. 15...
this is a test
Nancy Marie Mouser
Obituaries
Nancy Marie Mouser
September 28, 2023
Nancy Marie Mouser, 66, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital of Tulsa. Nancy was born on Nov. 3, 1956, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Richard...
this is a test
News
Court Report
September 28, 2023
McIntosh County District Court ReportMisdemeanor CasesChase Alexander Brooks-McGuffin: possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Dallan Ray Davis: threaten to perform an act of viol...
this is a test
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Sports
Fun-Facts of Sooners verses Longhorns
September 28, 2023
Just for the sake of facts, as the Texas game is around the corner, and talk is already happening, and the narrative that OU’s last year’s loss was the largest margin of victory in the series, is stil...
this is a test
Sports
OU-Texas kickoff time announced
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The 2023 Red River Rivalry will commence at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. ABC is broadcasting the game.The last time OUTexas wasn’t an 11 a.m. start was 2017, when it began at 2:30. ...
this is a test
Sports
Sooners firepower too much for Bearcats
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
No. 16 Oklahoma defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 20-6 Saturday in the first Big 12 Conference game for Cincinnati. OU quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 26 of 38 passes for 322-yards and two touchdo...
this is a test
Eufaula Softball Senior Night
Sports
Eufaula Softball Senior Night
September 28, 2023
Adyson Beaver is escorted by her parents Megan and John Beaver and Coach Green and Coach Efurd.
this is a test
Ironheads rally late to get win over Spiro
Sports
Ironheads rally late to get win over Spiro
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The Eufaula Ironheads (2-2, 1-0 District 2A-6)) had to rally late in the fourth quarter to defeat a tough Spiro Bulldogs team 30-20. The Ironheads had to rely on senior running back Gavin Watkins who ...
this is a test
Facebook
Twitter
Tweets
Twitter
Tweets

MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT
300-A S. Broadway
Checotah, OK
74426

(918) 473-2313

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Mcintosh Democrat

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy