EUFAULA’S TOP 10
Another year of excellence is almost at Eufaula High School as the Ironheads excelled in their respective areas of competition including athletics, band, cheer, and FFA. Job Well Done!
Seniors 2024 set the standard for achievement again this year, for most a tenure of 12 years of Ironhead pride and performance. The academic excellence among the Class of 24 is showcased by the Top 10 graduating seniors “and 1.”
This year’s Valedictorian is Abigail Bell, daughter of Eddy and Gabriela Bell. She is a member of the Pride of Eufaula where she has been a part of the leadership team for 3 years and the drum major for the last year. In the fall, Abi will be attending Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri participating in the university orchestra, band, and woodwind ensemble. Abi will be in the pre-medicine program majoring in biology with the hopes of one day becoming a doctor.
Salutatorian 2024 is Valerie Lewis, Valerie is the daughter of Jason and Zully Lewis. She is the president of NHS, Senior class officer, and Student council officer. She is also a NTHS, HOSA, and Eufaula academic team member. Valerie plans to get a degree in biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma, where she received a full scholarship then graduate from medical school and become a medical examiner.
Abby Charlton is the daughter of Daryl and Angela Charlton. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Eufaula track and cross-country teams, and has played soccer since 3rd grade. Abby will be attending Oklahoma State University in the fall where she plans to major in Animal Science: Pre- Veterinary.
Avery Williams is the daughter of Justin and Tina Williams. She is a member of the National Honor Society, FCA, and the EHS Yearbook staff. She has been a member of the Lady Ironhead Fastpitch and Slowpitch softball teams for four years, and basketball for three years. In the fall, she will be attending Connors State to play softball, and then plans to attend OSU.
Kambry Williams is the daughter of Justin and Tina Williams. She is a member of NHS and FCA and is member of the softball and basketball teams. Kambry will be attending Connors State College to continue her softball career.
Chenoa Bumgarner is the daughter of Kenny and Rashelle Bumgarner. She is a member of NHS and Gifted and Talented as well as a member of the yearbook staff. Chenoa plans to attend The University of Oklahoma this fall and pursue a degree in optometry.
Parris Wingo is the daughter of Rachell Jones and Justin Wingo. She is also a part of the yearbook staff and has danced for 14 years in McAlester. This fall, Parris will be attending The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma to pursue a degree in psychology.
Preston Dalton is the son of Todd and Michelle Dalton. He has attended Eufaula Schools since Pre-K and is a member of the National Honor Society, Ag, baseball, and sporting clays. Preston plans to attend Oklahoma State University where he will study Civil Engineering.
Gracie-Jane Lasiter is the daughter of Tonya and Scott Lasiter of Eufaula. She is a member of the golf team, a football manager, a member of the FCA, and the National Honor Society. After high school, Gracie-Jane plans to continue her athletic and academic career at Seminole State College, where she will study kinesiology.
Tucker Leathers is the son of James and Wanda Leathers and Chris and Samantha Cochran. He is a 5-year member of the Pride of Eufaula, currently as a drum major and has served on the band leadership team. He is a retired FFA officer and president of the senior class. Tucker will pursue music at East Central University. He dreams of doing something in music and making lots of money.
Katelyn Pennington is the daughter of Crystal Pennington. She is a member of the Student Council and Honors Society. Katelyn is also a member of the Eufaula High School Cheer team. In the fall, Katelyn plans to go to Southeastern Oklahoma State University to get a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
“SWEEPSTAKES – AGAIN FOR THE E-TOWN BAND”
For the 24th time in school history, the Pride of Eufaula proved to be one of Oklahoma’s Best by earning the OSSAA State Sweepstakes Award for 2024 after earning superior ratings in competition at the Class 3A state concert band contest against 31 other bands from across the state. “This is the highest award possible, the equivalent of winning an athletic state championship,” explained Rusty Helms, director of the Eufaula band program. “In order to achieve this, the high school band starts working in the summer months and begins rigorous practice sessions in August, a schedule that continues the entire school year. The band must earn a Superior Rating at the OSSAA Regional Marching Contest and then they must earn a Superior Rating at OSSAA District Concert Band Contest and must earn a Superior Rating on stage and in Sight Reading at OSSAA State Concert Band Contest. This is such a difficult achievement and we could not be more proud of the students.”
