Fort Towson Cemetery on Memorial Day: Front row (l to r): Maverick Hinsley, Braxton Greer, Melody Wilhite, Kamryn Earnest, Easton Earnest, A.J. Brents, Jermy Duncan, Landon Hinsley. Second row: Racheal Reeves, Addison Greer, John Vandever, Taylor Vandever, Wyatt Kinslow, Hunter Crippen, Ely Burris, Zandien Renfro. Back row: Ashley Earnest, Danielle Brents, Madison Burchfield, McKayla Brents, Jaleigh Loper, John Lewis, J.J. and Paula Lewis, Steve Smith, Nanery Castilla, Francis Reeves, Carlos Castilla, Waford Hinsley, Steve Collins, Dawn Alvey, Alicia Brents. Not pictured: Stanten and Jesslyn Broadrick.

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Recent Goodland Academy news: On July 14 the Goodland Board of Trustees named Chris Scott as CEO of Goodland Academy effective immediately. The vote was unanimous across the board. Chris’s Interim period was for three months and he has made dramatic improvements on campus. There are more kids on campus to serve and several building renovations are taking place! Chris is in the process of creating more partnerships to fulfill future programs.

Pict ured below: First Bank was the winner of the Sharing Hope Food Bank drive –– Battle of the Banks. They collected more than 7,800 pounds of food. The Sharing Hope board is pictured presenting the trophy to President Bruce Akard and employees.