Okarche High School Baccalaureate services were held Sunday, May 15, in the OHS gymnasium. Platform guests for the event (pictured above) were, from left: Pastor James Inman of the Okarche First Baptist Church; G. W. Parham, OHS principal; Josh Sumrall, Okarche Public Schools superintendent; Dr. Juanita Krittenbrink of the Apron Annies, moderator; Bob Barnett, OHS faculty who served as guest speaker; Jim Schwarz, OHS faculty, also guest speaker; and Deacon Max Schwarz of Okarche Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Apron Annies HCE hosted the program. Next year will mark the Annies’ 30th year hosting the event for OHS seniors. The bottom photo includes Apron Annies members who served at the event, from left: Robin Rother, Theresa Liebl, Betty Kroener, Mary Nell Brueggen and Jan Wittrock. [Photos provided]

Apron Annies HCE scholarship recipients from the class of 2022 from Okarche High School include Mackenzie Schneiter, left, and Ryen Wittrock, right. Schneiter is the daughter of Lance and Katie Schneiter and plans to continue her studies at Oklahoma State University as an architectural engineer major. Wittrock is the daughter of Brad and Wendi Wittrock and also plans to attend OSU and will work toward a degree in public health. The seniors are being awarded their scholarships by Dr. Juanita Krittenbrink of the Apron Annies. [Photo provided]