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Shawn Johnson, 17

Grade- Senior Family- Nia LaShawn Maggard (mom), Aubrianna Aaliyah, Julia, and Gabriella Maggard Activities- Heritage Club, Cheer, XC, Wrestling, Track and Field Hobbies- Drawing, Cooking

Thunder Enter Home Stretch

Hello, Thunder fans! Welcome back to The Graham Jam newsletter. For those who have the day off, enjoy your Presidents Day. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been out of action for a while now, but it wasn't a boring weekend.

Athlete Spotlight: Akridge Looks Back on Past Challenges and Moves Forward

Keaton Akridge is 17 years old, and a senior at Geary. He plays football, basketball, and baseball, and he is in FFA. Akridge likes working on race cars and making money. He has previously battled with cancer, but overcame it and is now enjoying his senior year to the best of his abilities.

Thunder Stand Pat at Trade Deadline — Mostly

Happy Monday, Thunder fans! Welcome back to The Graham Jam newsletter! It's been an exciting week for the franchise despite a lack of wins. Last week we learned that Sam Presti had made a trade with Miami for KZ Okpala, a third-year forward.

Geary Basketball Homecoming, Senior Night

Geary basketball honored its seniors Tuesday night before crowning a Homecoming King and Queen. The seniors are, from left: Allyssa Pineda, Amaya Evans, Joe Littlebird, Keaton Akridge, Jaydin Leger, Raul Espinoza and Desean Richey.

Congrats Wrestling Seniors

The Watonga Wrestling program honored its seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 8, with a ceremony before the Eagles’ matchup with Kingfisher. Joe Jackson, Shawn Johnson and Tanner Williams were recognized, along with their families, by head coach Grant Williams before Watonga won the meet 39-15.

Athlete Spotlight: Football Star Jackson Enters Final Months of High School

Joe Jackson, a regular feature in the Watonga Republican during football season, had a breakout year in his fall senior season, where he played quarterback for the Eagles. Joe is a lighthearted, funny guy and is looking forward to his future goals outside of hig school.

Joseph Jackson, 18

Grade- Senior Family- Doug and Jeanie Jackson (parents), Trenton, Kaller, Logan, Jordan and Kaci Jackson (siblings) Activities-Football, Wrestling, Track, Heritage Club Hobbies- Hunting, fishing

Stock Up, Stock Down

Good morning! Welcome back to The Graham Jam newsletter, where every Monday we recap the week that was in Thunder basketball, catch you up on the team, and look ahead at what's to come. OKC had a surprising week in a great way.