It's been another busy week at Arnett Public School. The Lady Wildcats hit the road Monday, traveling to Mooreland where they secured a dominant 12-4 victory. On Tuesday, they faced Seiling in a tough battle but ultimately fell short with a 4-6 loss.
Later in the week, the high school softball team participated in the Hall of Fame Slow Pitch Festival in Oklahoma City. On Thursday, they faced Turner and Stuart, losing both matchups 1-2 and 4-19, respectively. However, they bounced back strong on Friday, defeating Okemah 16-3 and securing a nail-biting 11-10 victory against Smithville.
L to R: Estrella Aguilar, Lara Gonzalez, Madison Haney, Riah Latta, Harley Shoaf, Cadie McCracken, Allie Tune, Hadley Brooks, Landree Parsons, Brianna Burton, Charity Albert, Landry Bayless, and Casi Noreuil
The junior high girls also had an exciting week, playing in the Arnett Festival. They lost their first game but regrouped to claim victory in their second matchup.
The high school boys started the week with a tough loss against Cheyenne on Monday, falling 3-10. However, they ended the week on a high note, traveling to Forgan and overpowering the Bulldogs 22-17 in a thrilling game.
The junior high boys played two home games this week. They fell to Hammon but rebounded with a win against Sweetwater.
On Friday, students from 1st to 6th grade took a trip to Woodward, OK, to watch a snippet of the play Alice in Wonderland, performed by On Stage Woodward. The cast featured local students, including Arnett’s own third grader, Kade Gaisford, who delivered a fantastic performance.
The 5th and 6th grade academic team traveled to Dale, OK, for the state competition on Saturday. They fought hard, losing the first round, winning the second, and falling in the third round. After the tournament, they enjoyed a well-deserved celebration at Main Event before returning home.
Norah Bryant, Ryder Williams, Lexi Gaisford, Crew Watson, Raylie Latta, and Landon McCartor during the State Quiz Bowl.
Norah Bryant climbing through a course at Main Event.
Congratulations to seniors Landry Bayless and Harley Shoaf for being selected for the 2025 OGBCA West All-State team! This is a remarkable achievement, and we are proud of their hard work and dedication.
The Arnett Speech team is heading back to the state tournament! All three pieces advanced to finals, with Landree Parsons earning 2nd place in the Program of Oral Interpretation (POI) category. Great job to all team members!
Landree Parsons, Jentry Eastep, and Breclyn Suthers at Regional Speech.
This week’s Farmers and Merchants Bank “Banking on a Wildcat” honor goes to Randy Burton. His teachers had this to say about him: “Randy has been really fun to watch this year. He has been active in clubs and organizations, and running for student council takes a lot of courage. He is always engaging with teachers and students, and his attention to detail is impressive. His musical talents are outstanding, and our school is lucky to have him.” Congratulations, Randy!