Eufaula Indian Journal (Newspaper) - May 15, 2008, Eufaula, Oklahoma The Eufaula Indian Jom 1a 75C ay 15, 2008 Is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we - Erica Jong VOLUME 130, ISSUE 19 261-620 Oklahoma bids farewell to legend D. C. Minner By Donna Pearce Managing Editor Although his sound may the memories of his music In the mind and the local legendary 1V('. passed away May 6, at the age oi 73. Although he had toured extensively throughout the U.S. and performed with some of the great music legends like Chuck returned to hts hometown of where his Interest In the blues was born In his grandmother's corn whiskey house and Juke Back he continued his passion by sharing his music with school children and by Jamming with fellow musicians at the Down Home Blues Club Joining In educating young people about music was his whom he met In California the the couple has the love of music In countless Since his return to his home was Inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame In 2003. See page 3 * 00 V Photo by Donna Pearce Eufaula Kylan Davis cast her line to catch a fish out of the Gentry Creek pond last week during the Corps of annual Kids Fishing Clinic Spring She didn't catch a her line kept catching up in the weeds near the See story and more photos on page 15. EHS senior graduation Top two Eufaula seniors to speak at graduation scheduled Friday night By Donna Pearce Managing Editor Sixty-nine Eufaula High School seniors will receive their diplomas in graduation exercises p.m. on May 16. at the High ' School Ironhead football The 2008 Senior Class has selected Roger Eufaula High School history as their commencement Valedictorian Rachel Breon and Salutatorian Mandy Lambros will also deliver their Angel Student Council President and graduating will welcome fellow seniors and guests to the Joining Breon and Lambros as Top 10 students of the class are Molly Diamond Brian Robert Nicholas Lennea Alston and Kayla Anderson Senior National Honor Society members Lennea Kayla Rachel Molly Diamond Michael Vincent and Robert Receiving Diplomas of Distinction will be Brittany Molly McCool and Robert Other graduating seniors Taylor Tulsa Andrea Jerry Noelle Ashton Guy Clarissa Chazz Jonathan Brandt Brittany Kala Rachael Elisha Daniel Zachary Lacey Mark Mary Sharec Brittany Ryan Colton Amber Cory Veronica Sonny Johnathan Josh Jessie Joleen Edward Crystal Ashley Aaron Jennifer Alisha Jasper Jessica Stephanie Briley Drew Ashley Jeremy Bridget Jed Bailey and Jeffrey Processional and Recessional will be played by Eric In case of the graduation will probably be moved Inside the said a spokesperson from the By Donna Pearce Managing Editor Top graduating seniors from are Rachel and Mandy will address fellow graduates at commencement ceremonies on May 16. Rachel Breon Rachel the daughter of John and Rachel Breon Nancy Breon Is graduating with a 4.36 GPA and plans to major in Journalism at the University of She Is the of Chuck and R o g e n e Miller of Moore and Robert and Esther Mandy Lambros Lou Breon of Appleton Rachel has attended Eufaula Schools since the eighth In academic Rachel has been 'the Eufaula High School Academic Team for three is a member of the Oklahoma Honor Society and National Honor of which she is She has also been a member of Who's Who Among American High School Scholars and has been on the Superintendent's Honor Roll for all of her school Rachel has played piccolo and flute with the Eufaula High School Band for five She has also been a member of the Eufaula High School Choir for four She was also named one of the 30 Muskogee Phoenix Academic Rachel represented Eufaula at both Oklahoma Girls State and at the Oklahoma Centennial Reenactment of the Oklahoma Constitutional Rachel is an active member of the United Methodist Church and the PRIDE Youth Mandy Lambros Mandy graduating with a 4.27 plans to attend Northeastern State University where she will study The daughter of Stacey Lambros of Mandy Is the granddaughter of John and Johnnie Quigley of She has two younger Jewels and Alex who also attend Mandy has attended Eufaula Public Schools since the eighth grade and has been listed on the Superintendent's and Principal's honor rolls every A member of the Eufaula High School Mandy plays the trumpet and has served as a soloist for previous marching Mandy has been recognized for her creative including winning first place in the Fleet Reserve Association Essay first in the Eufaula Memorial Library Poetry Contest and third In the local Voice of Democracy Speech She has been a member of Student Council for two Upward Bound Math and Science for three and Eufaula Youth Coalition for three Rachel and Mandy will Join their fellow graduates in commencement ceremonies planned for 7:30 p.m. on May 16, at the Eufaula High School Ironhead football Dana Tiger painting selected for commemorative poster at banquet To Parts a painting by Native American artist Dana Tiger of Park has been selected for the commemorative poster for the 22nd annual Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic Awards Three outstanding Oklahoma a superintendent and an alternative education program will be honored along with 100 of the state's top public high school seniors during the banquet scheduled for 6.30 p.m May 17. at Renaissance Tulsa Hotel Convention 6806 107th E. Ave. In Former Gov. George Nigh will emcee the gala and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Kearns Goodwin will be the keynote the foundation creates a poster featuring an painting to present to its Academic and Medal for Excellence the and S. said Emily executive director of Oklahoma Foundation for are grateful to Dana Tiger for sharing her painting of a young woman embarking on a Journey of unknown wonder and It Is a beautiful image to help illustrate the theme for this year's Academic Awards Leading the whose the legendary Indian artist Jerome Tiger from Eufaula who when she was only was Inspired by her father's influence and mentored by her Johnny Tiger to develop as an accomplished artist in her own She said the To Parts was during a challenging tune in her life when she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and in the midst of creating the Legacy Cultural Learning a non-profit organization devoted to preserving language and culture for Native American That painting symbolizes that you don't know what tomorrow is going to but you try to go out and face It with the best courage and determination that you've got within said Courage and determination have led Tiger to become a nationally renowned artist and The and Cherokee artist portrays Native American women as historical and contemporary Her artwork has helped promote and benefit such organizations as the American Cancer the National Organization for the AIDS Coalition for Indian Outreach and the Ozark Literacy See page 3 Tag you're In the spirit of community and with the Indian Journal I announces the launch of j You're Starting the week of May 19. the Indian Journal staff will complete a community service document It and then challenge other civic organizations or families to do the Each week the Indian Journal will document the progress of this project with photos and a brief story on the service been if you accept the you will receive a flyer stating that you have been said Indian Journal staff Those will have one week to select and complete a service then tag The service can be anything from adopting a park for the week and helping with cleanup to volunteering an hour at a local clothes is a chance to be creative with a donation of your time and to make a difference in our said the Indian Journal Anyone interested in Joining this call Shauna Belyeu at 689-2191. few hours of your time can be what it takes to change a a town and a over the next few keep your eyes open for random acts of kindness and be prepared because you might be the next to You're said k liside
