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This year, our parade Marshal Duo for the 2024 Alumni celebration is Kent and Sandy Whinery. Kent graduated in Sayre in 1974 and begin his law practice in 1989. He is a former Sayre Mayor and is currently the City of Sayre Attorney. Sandy has taught school at Sayre Public Schools for 37 years and is currently retired, she is a proud survivor of cancer. Congrats Sandy!!!

Elk City’s Chris Whinery’s recent permit request concerning the construction of a crematory was the only item on the agenda at the Tues, March 26th, Elk City Planning and Zoning Board, at 6 p.m., in City Hall. The area has been zoned C-2, Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation District, since 1995. The issue became under scrutiny with a written protest from Richard and Tammy Dugger of Martin – Dugger Funeral Home. After hearing from both sides of the proposed construction, the board voted to approve a crematory being located in a C-2 Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation zoning.

The Business Technology program at Western Technology Center in Sayre had the chance to entertain the Talented and Gifted (TAG) students for fun-filled sessions focusing on current technology. Susanne Silk, the instructor of the program, hosted the

The Sayre Alumni Association would like to welcome everyone to the 92nd Annual Sayre Alumni Weekend. The Sayre Alumni committee is fueled by the heart of the following volunteers: Mireya Cotts (1993), Brandi Hibler (1993), Billie Cook (1960), Brittany Hill (2007), Keeley Sanders (2007), Staci Diltz (1989) and Amy Hawley (1993). The Association is a nonprofit organization always looking for people to volunteer and keep our tradition going, to have plenty of people who can work together to keep activities running smoothly, is a blessing in itself. We would like to ask for our Alumni to pay your $10 dues, to help us keep the tradition going, please fill out the form and include your email, in order to receive a quarterly newsletter that we are working to implement soon.

Parade starts at 10:30 am

The annual Southwest Farm and Home Expo is right around the corner, on April 13th and 14th, at the Elk City Civic Center. Randy Smith is calling for all BBQ experts to enter the cookoff . Friday, April 12th, at 6 p.m., is the cook’s meeting, in which all forms and entry fees are due. The meat inspection will also happen at this meeting.

The King and Queen Court is as follows: Top Row, Emma Ferrero, Brooklynn Gatto, Makenna Valdez, Bottom row: Jose Flores, Devin Mosser and Ayden Hendershot. The King and Queen will be announced during the parade, the parade will begin Saturday, March 30 at 10:30 am.

Joslin Throckmorton is the daughter of John and Kara Throckmorton. Her activities include Band and Art. Her favorite High School Memory is when they received Straight 1’s.

The most important task we have as parents and members of society is equipping our children for life after graduation. A group of concerned citizens established the Sayre Public School Foundation in 1992 as a non-profit promoting quality education.

There will be a Kids Cruise, part of the Erick OK Route 66 Renewal program, that will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, 4/6. Registration will begin at 8:30. Cruises will be either a 1/2 mile or 1 mile distance. All “wheels” will be accepted including bikes, strollers, wagons, or training wheels and all ages are welcome also. The start and finish line will be at the stoplight here in Erick. For more information, contact the City of Erick at 580-526-3924.

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