Claremore High School

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Rebecca Hilmes Next Steps - University of Oklahoma Field of Studies - Biochemistry 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? Don’t date upperclassmen. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? You don’t have to be mature about everything in life. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? School spirit and close peers. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? Mrs. Brasher. She was always a loving, ecstatic, and kind person that made learning various subjects fun. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? Mrs. Worley. She introduced me to my love for sciences and always made sure to push all of her students in their studies. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? Mr. Cummings. He created a comfortable and enriching learning environment that allowed his students to voice their opinions without judgment. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? My air fryer! 🔴 Anything else you'd like to add…BOOMER SOONER

Seniors- You are encouraged to wear your college or military gear on May 12th during the Spring Fling. Sport your gear to show what college or military branch you will be joining next year!

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 6 Days brought to you by Molly Andrews and her mom, Mrs. Jill Andrews. Mrs. Andrews has been a teacher at CHS for 17 years but has been a Zebra all her life. She graduated in 1993 from CHS. She is a 2nd generation Claremore teacher. Mrs. Andrews appreciates the encouragement Molly received as a student. Special mentors have been Mr. Isnebart and Mrs. Bopp. Molly was born a Zebra. Like most teachers’ kids, she attended Roosa, WRJH, and will walk across the same stage as her mom did when she graduated from CHS. Molly is involved in athletics (tennis), TSA, Student Council, Red Army, and Young Democrats. She also takes CHS AP/PreAp classes and concurrent classes at RSU. Her favorite memories include standing in the stands, bleachers, or sidelines cheering on her red & white Zebras in all the sports with her good friends by her side. She also loves being in Student Council and everything about it. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Follow CPS on INSTAGRAM! Over the next few weeks, we will have several students "takeover" the stories and show you what it's like to be a part of the Zebra Family! MONDAY - Art Club President Alisha Williams and Treasurer Makayla Ault will take you through their day and give you a sneak peek into Opening Night of the CHS Spring Art Show. Alisha is also the President of our Knitting Club. Makayla is active in NHS, X-Country, Young Dems & SAGA. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/claremore.zebras/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 7 Days to Graduation brought to you by Lisa LaCoe - Wesley Baxley Mrs. Lisa LaCoe has been a Paraprofessional at Catalayah for four years. She has so many fond memories she could not pick just one. Wesley Baxley became a Zebra in 2nd grade. He’s been involved in athletics and drama during high school. Being a part of the Zebra football team will be his favorite memory of his time here. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy Mother's Day to all our "moms." Our birth moms, adoptive moms, step-moms, and bonus moms. To our Aunt moms, sister moms, Grandmoms, single Dad moms, and surrogate moms. To our work moms, cheer moms, dance moms, sports moms, PTO moms, homeroom moms, teacher moms, and school moms. Happy Mother's Day to whoever makes up your "mom"tourage, all of them play an essential role in nurturing, raising, and supporting the children in our community. We appreciate your commitment to the welfare and personal growth of your children - our students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Better late than never... Congratulations to Kale Radichel, who will be continuing his athletic and academic career at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS, this fall. Kale will be playing soccer for the Blazers. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kinley Williams signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. This Zebra will continue her academic and athletic career as a Jinx. Congratulations! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 8 Days to Graduation brought to you by Mrs. Tara Near and Carson Haynie Mrs. Near is the secretary at WRJH and has been there for the past four years. Her fondest memory is when Carson met Caden Robertson during his first-grade year at Westside. Caden made fun of how big Carson’s ears were by singing the song lyrics, “Do your ears hang low, do they wobble to and fro.” His mom made him write an apology note attached to a package of peppermints, and they quickly became best friends. Carson started his Zebra career at Westside as a 1st grader. He wore the Zebra uniform on the historic Lantow Field during football season and will finish his years in a red graduation cap and gown on that same field in 8 days. It is fitting that his fondest memories are centered around hanging with the boys during football season. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to our Zebra Golf Team!! They are headed to STATE this weekend! Hit 'em long and straight and bring home some hardware! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 9 Days to Graduation brought to you by Mrs. Silversmith & Alayliun “Laya” Knight Mrs. Sandy Silversmith has served Catalayah students as a Paraprofessional for 8 years and is a Zebra alum from the Class of 1990. The Silversmiths gained Laya as a new member of their family this year. Mrs. Silversimth will always remember how kind she was to her daughter who shared the same position as her on the basketball team. That kindness will always be a fond memory. She always enjoyed watching them both play. Laya became a Zebra family in 8th grade and attended WRJH. She has participated in Book Club, basketball and track. She says the Zebra family always made her feel at home and welcome. She always had something pushing her to keep going and to never give up. She took that advice and will graduate from CHS in May. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's time for the BOYS OF SUMMER to tryout! ⚾ JH/HS Parent Meeting - May 11 - 6:30PM - Zebra Dome (Indoor) Covering Summer Calendar/Tryouts ⚾ HS Tryout - May 16 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Legion Field - Current 8-11th Grade ⚾ JH Tryout - May 17 - 5:30-7:30PM - Legion Field - Current 6-7th Grade #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We had some Top Individuals performances at the 2022 Port City Golf Classic Freshman - Tripp Jackson - 3rd Junior - Gage Hamilton - 6th Sophomore - Gage Hall 9th #CPSZEBRARIDE

Follow CPS on INSTAGRAM! Over the next few weeks we will have several student "takeover" the stories and show you what it's like to be a part of the Zebra Family! FRIDAY - The cadets in the CPS NJROTC program will take you through their day. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/claremore.zebras/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Everything you need to know about GRADUATION 2022 is on our graduation webpage. ▶ https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/graduation Still have questions? Contact the senior counselor at dgrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week's ZTV includes an interview with 2 Oklahoma cast members, sports updates, an interview with Mr. Mudd Band who gives us a rundown on the recent band competition, an "I AM" episode with Logan Kelly, BMX racer, a Principal Tries with Mr. Grishman in robotics and Senior updates with Mrs. Grace. ▶ https://youtu.be/NrqRu6xZOMk #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The date for the Senior Awards Assembly has been changed to Wednesday May 11th at 8:30am in the PAC. This assembly is by invitation only.

Follow CPS on INSTAGRAM! Over the next few weeks we will have several student "takeover" the stories and show you what it's like to be a part of the Zebra Family! THURSDAY - Preston Peck will take you behind the scenes of the filming of the CHS LipDub, CHS tennis with Coach Larimer and everything in between. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/claremore.zebras/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 11 Days to Graduation brought to you by the Storys Ms. Story is the Registrar at Catalayah and has been with CPS for a decade and a cheer mom. She loved watching Tatum cheer for football and wrestling from the time she was a 7th grader through this year. Tatum has been a Zebra since her Kindergarten year at Catalayah. She cheered her first game at WRJH in 7th grade and her last at CHS this winter as a senior. In addition to cheerleading, she is active in SAGA, Student Council, and Red Army. She took advantage of both teh AP/PreAP Classes at CHS and concurrent classes at RSU. She will remember the wonderful teachers she had at Catalayah and all the friends she has made throughout her years in CPS. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Claremore High School teachers started their week out with some cinnamon rolls for breakfast (provided by CHS Student Council). If you see a teacher you know, don't forget to tell them how much you appreciate them!