Claremore High School

The Claremore Zebra wrestling team has taken on Bartlesville, Owasso, Bishop Kelley and have been extremely successful. These are the first duals of the season and the Zebras came out on top both times. These student athletes are working towards the goal of going to dual state and bringing home a title. In order to have a successful season the team is putting in a lot of hard work with rigorous practices and early morning workouts in the new performance center. After speaking with some of the wrestlers it is looking like we will have a productive season: Matt Franklin, a senior wrestler, says his motivation for this year comes from his teammates and wanting everyone to have a successful year as they work as a team. Cooper Zickefoose, a junior wrestler, says fans can look forward to an entertaining year because this is a hard working team who enjoys pushing themselves in order to reach their goal. Landon Cates, a junior wrestler, says this year is going to hopefully field with several underdog wins for the zebras and looks forward to being a wrestler that his teammates can rely on him to win no matter what.

Mark your calendar for this Saturday, December 9th, at the Cox Business Center to support your CHS Varsity Dance Team at state. They’ll be competing against talented teams from all over the state in Hip Hop, Jazz, Kick, and Mix. The team has been practicing since April and have been working hard for this important day. They are extremely excited to finally display all their routines. Good luck ladies and take state! If you want to come out and support your CHS dance team, admission is 10 dollars and we will be performing multiple times.

It's never too early to start studying for block finals! They will be here before we know it...... Block Finals Schedule: 🖊 December 21: 2nd and 4th period 🖊 December 22: 1st and 3rd period 🛑 Remember - to protect the testing environment students will not be checked out of school DURING class time. If they finish early, a student will remain in the classroom for the entire time. This procedure allows other students to continue working on their final without disruptions. Thank you for your help in this matter. We want to ensure ALL students are in an environment conducive to testing.

Seniors - the Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship application is now available in the counseling office, room 101

If you are a senior and have an incomplete Oklahoma’s Promise application, you only have until the end of the month to send them any necessary documents. Please see a GEAR UP team member today to check on your status. Juniors, remember this is the last year you can apply. GEAR UP will be in the library today until 2:00. Please stop by!

A representative from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will be here on Thursday Dec. 7th during encore in room 507. The representative will be glad to answer any questions you may have about their degree programs.

Recently, students in Mr. Noland's AP English Language & Composition classes at Claremore High School undertook an engaging and empowering academic endeavor. They delved into personalized research topics, demonstrating their intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills. The culmination of their efforts was witnessed in the form of motivational speeches delivered during their ZED talks. These presentations showcased the students' eloquence, analytical prowess, and passion for their chosen subjects. The atmosphere at Claremore High School was charged with intellectual fervor as each student captivated their audience with insightful perspectives and compelling arguments. Mr. Noland's classes not only fostered academic excellence but also nurtured the essential skills of public speaking and effective communication, leaving an indelible mark on the students' academic and personal growth.

Seniors - there are 3 new scholarship applications now available in the counseling office and online through the CHS website. They are the Tulsa Engineering Foundation scholarship, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation scholarship and the Truman D. Picard Scholarship for Native American students.

Claremore High School is making waves in the world of robotics as it proudly dispatches five formidable robotics teams to compete in the recently inaugurated VEX Robotics Native American Showcase in Arizona. This prestigious event serves as a platform for showcasing not only technical prowess but also innovation and teamwork. Claremore High School's commitment to excellence is evident in the rigorous preparation and dedication displayed by each of its robotics teams. The competition, which attracts talent from across the nation, provides a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and collaborate with like-minded individuals. This year the goal was to move balls to your side of the field or underneath a net. Each team tried to score as many points as possible, in order to beat their opponent. Each Claremore team created their own robot and split the responsibilities amongst the group: these include a driver, journalist, builder, programmer, and a team leader. Robotic competitions take pride in teaching those life skills as well as interviewing skills and good sportsmanship. The Zebras had several successful teams including two teams that qualified for World Competition in Dallas. The rest of our teams have one more chance to compete in order to qualify for Worlds. Congratulations to Claremore robotics, Go Zebras! Team 9142S won the think award Gage Brooner Kaylee Peters Devon Odanga Gannon Riggs 9142A placed 2nd in skills Jared Young Adeline Tripp Jacob Wright Margaret Lee 9142J made it to finals and were the tournament finalists Edward Alexander Kenadie Hofstetter Korben Fortna Izzy Schweitzer Beckett Schmidt 9142W and 9142B alliance and won the whole tournament making them the Tournament Champions which qualified both of them to compete in the Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas Texas in May 9142B won the tournament and the Amaze Award Chloe Reedy Alex Engaland Alexander Moore Mady Sharp 9142W won the tournament and placed 3rd overall in skills Elizabeth Reedy Kynden Stone Caden fox Ella Ralsten

Students: Do you have an idea for this year's Lip Dub? Submit your theme suggestions using the google form sent to your school email, or by scanning the QR code on the posters around the school. The form closes December 22nd, and seniors will vote on the theme for Lip Dub after Winter Break

Claremore High School and Will Rogers Jr. High Choirs present Christmas Concert 2023. Thursday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Robson PAC. Cost is $5.00 or free with an unwrapped toy.

Claremore HIgh School Student Council presents Winter Ball 2023. The dance is December 16th from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. in the CHS Commons. Semi-formal dress code is requested. Tickets will be sold during lunch Dec. 13th through Dec. 15th for $15.00, they will be $20.00 at the door. Guest forms are available at school and must be turned in by Dec. 6th. A link has been provided for your convenience. https://5il.co/29uf0

Every year Ms. Huddleston's graphic design class completes a caricature project. The students get to pick a teacher and create a caricature of them using photoshop. The students really enjoy this project because they get to be creative and put their computer skills to work. The students pick teachers who either inspire them, or a class that they enjoy taking. After the students have completed the project Mrs. Huddleston posts these photos for the staff to vote on. The following were the winners: 1st place: Caricature #35 - Mr. Noland, created by Robert Eastridge 2nd place (3 way tie): Caricature #27 - Coach Weber, created by McKenna Wren Caricature #29 - Mr. Schulze, created by Antonio Snyder Caricature #30 - Mr. Cummings, created by Maia Robins

Congratulations to Claremore High School's Teacher of the Month for November! It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Ms. Leah Johnson, who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and passion in her role as an educator. In her third year of teaching, Ms. Johnson has made a profound impact on the students of Claremore High School, particularly in her roles as the instructor for Digital Video Editing and Honors Zebra Television classes (ZTV). Her commitment to fostering creativity and excellence in her students is truly commendable. This recognition is well-deserved, and we appreciate Ms. Johnson for her continuous efforts to inspire and educate the next generation. Congratulations once again on this well-earned honor!

Claremore High School Drama Department and the Robson Performing Arts Center presents BAMBOOZLED! Show times are 7:30 p.m Friday, Dec. 1st and Saturday, Dec. 2nd. There will be a matinee on Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per adult and $3.00 for children 12 and under. Contact www.claremorepac.org or 918-923-4290 for ticket info. Cash or check only.

Seniors - If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown please try to do so by midnight this Friday Dec. 1st. After Friday the cost is subject to change and there will be shipping costs added. If you are a JOM student please see Mrs. Grace in the counseling office to sign for your JOM discount on the cap and gown.

Congratulations to Riley Fay, Claire Hardage, Chelsea Xiong, T.J. Feeney, Clarence Fontana, Zip Gordan, Lindsey Holmes, and Chason Sisovsky on being selected as Claremore High School Students of the Month for November! Your dedication, hard work, and outstanding contributions to the school community have not gone unnoticed. This well-deserved recognition reflects your commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and positive engagement within the school environment. Each of you has demonstrated exceptional qualities that set a high standard for your peers, and your achievements are a testament to your perseverance and passion for learning. Claremore High School is undoubtedly proud to have such outstanding students representing its community. Keep up the fantastic work, and may your future endeavors continue to be filled with success and fulfillment. Not pictured: Lindsey Holmes & Chason Sisovsky.

A representative from Community Higher Ed will be here tomorrow during encore. She will be able to share information with you about Community Care College, Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College. She will be available in the think tank. Contact Mrs. Grace in room 101 for more information.

Our Zebras are 1/48 football teams who have the privilege to practice on Thanksgiving Day. This tradition is reserved for teams who will play in the 5A playoffs. This has only happened 3 times in Zebra history - 1977, 1987 and 2023! Make it part of your Thanksgiving to show up to the community pep rally! Let let the team know their community is behind them, proud of them, and cheering them on to VICTORY! 🦃Thanksgiving Day (Today) 🕔 5PM 📍Lantow Field 🦓🎉🎊

A Gallon of Goodness! 🍹 Make your gatherings unforgettable with Chick-fil-A sweet tea and lemonade, and make a difference in education at the same time. For every gallon you buy, Chick-fil-A donates $1 to the Claremore Public School Foundation. Let's rally together to achieve our $2,000 goal for class and teacher grants district-wide. Raise your glasses and let's sip for a cause! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE