Football Homecoming at Kingfisher High School
Football Homecoming at Kingfisher High School
![HERE LIES....Pictured is the newly-placed headstone for Virgil L. Helt at Grimes Cemetery east of Kingfi sher. Virgil lived for only four hours and his grave was unmarked for more than 100 years. His niece, Evelyn Helt-George, spent more than 30 years fi nding out more information about him, fi nding his burial plot and recently had a service to honor him. [KT&FP Photo by Twila Adams]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/198303c23a_Ar00104005.jpg?itok=lucFiVyz "HERE LIES....Pictured is the newly-placed headstone for Virgil L. Helt at Grimes Cemetery east of Kingfi sher. Virgil lived for only four hours and his grave was unmarked for more than 100 years. His niece, Evelyn Helt-George, spent more than 30 years fi nding out more information about him, fi nding his burial plot and recently had a service to honor him. [KT&FP Photo by Twila Adams]")
Helt-George spends years finding relative’s unmarked grave
![TOP PHOTO: Jackson Willbanks drops Purcell’s Devan Martin during Kingfi sher’s 26-13 victory. He fi nished the game with 14 tackles to lead the team. BOTTOM PHOTO: Jose Santoyo chases after a blocked punt, one of three fumble recoveries on the night for the senior. He also had seven tackles. [Photos by Chris Simon/www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/41be056805_Ar00703013.jpg?itok=F3Bo83_d)
Willbanks and Santoyo among KHS defenders with big nights as Jackets down Purcell 26-13 on homecoming
Lankford addresses group during Kingfi sher visit
Former longtime principal, AD Andy Evans hired as interim superintendent
Okarche wins Class A regional to make fall field for second straight year
Evans said concern is amended budget could fall out of line with state regs, affect state aid
Helt-George spends years finding relative’s unmarked grave
Equipment purchases for District 3 took center stage at Kingfisher County commissioners’ weekly meeting Monday.
Multiple citizens spoke out at Monday’s Kingfisher Board of Education meeting, the first for Interim Superintendent Andy Evans, regarding a myriad of concerns ranging from school spending to the potential of contesting the excise board’s amended budget.
Despite not being at full strength, Kingfisher’s girls dominated the standings of the Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Meet.
At the midpoint of the 2024 season, Cashion coach Lynn Shackelford said he likes the way his offensive line is taking shape…and performing.
Willbanks and Santoyo among KHS defenders with big nights as Jackets down Purcell 26-13 on homecoming
Okarche will play Amber- Pocasset in the quarterfi nal round of the Class A fall state baseball tournament.
Moving Oklahoma school board elections to a November general-election ballot would dramatically increase voter participation and free up millions of dollars to be repurposed for other education uses, based on data from other states.
Elizabeth (Troutman) Mitchell is the reporting fellow for The Daily Signal and co-host of “The Daily Signal Podcast.” Send her an email.
Fred John Oppel, Jr., was born Jan. 29, 1929, in Kingfi sher to Fred Oppel, Sr., and Marie Kunneman Oppel.
Judy Johnson of Kingfi sher passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, her family confirmed in a Facebook post.
![HERE LIES....Pictured is the newly-placed headstone for Virgil L. Helt at Grimes Cemetery east of Kingfi sher. Virgil lived for only four hours and his grave was unmarked for more than 100 years. His niece, Evelyn Helt-George, spent more than 30 years fi nding out more information about him, fi nding his burial plot and recently had a service to honor him. [KT&FP Photo by Twila Adams]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/thumbnail_150/public/198303c23a_Ar00104005.jpg?itok=FLsfbIss "HERE LIES....Pictured is the newly-placed headstone for Virgil L. Helt at Grimes Cemetery east of Kingfi sher. Virgil lived for only four hours and his grave was unmarked for more than 100 years. His niece, Evelyn Helt-George, spent more than 30 years fi nding out more information about him, fi nding his burial plot and recently had a service to honor him. [KT&FP Photo by Twila Adams]")
![TOP PHOTO: Jackson Willbanks drops Purcell’s Devan Martin during Kingfi sher’s 26-13 victory. He fi nished the game with 14 tackles to lead the team. BOTTOM PHOTO: Jose Santoyo chases after a blocked punt, one of three fumble recoveries on the night for the senior. He also had seven tackles. [Photos by Chris Simon/www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/thumbnail_150/public/41be056805_Ar00703013.jpg?itok=kiGFJWPg)
