Senior Araceli Flores has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at St. Gregory's in Shawnee.
"It's a nice school and the coach is really nice," Flores said of her college choice.
She was joined in a signing ceremony Monday afternoon by her family, coaches and friends at the Wildcat Fieldhouse. Flores kicked a school-record 17 goals this season for the 7-6 Lady Wildcats and was selected to the all-state team. It was the second consecutive season the Lady 'Cats made the postseason.
Photo of Araceli Flores at the ceremony Monday afternoon by Della Stuckey
Senior Wildcat pitcher Gage Goff signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Rose State in Oklahoma City next season.
"I think it's a really good school. They are on the rise," Goff said of Rose State.
Goff pitched a 2-0 shutout over Kingston this season. The Redskins won the Lake Country Conference tournament and advanced to the Class 3A state tournament. He then pitched in a 3-2 won over Lone Grove in game two of the district championship series. He was just chosen as the co-defensive player of the year for the LCC in 2013.
posted May 16, 2013, 7:46 PM by Brandon Jacks
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The Madill FFA Chapter closed its year with the annual banquet held Thursday night in the Wildcat Den. Senior Luke Chapman won the Fred Stanley Gold Cup for being the chapter's top public speaker this year.
"FFA is probably the greatest organization I have ever been involved with," Chapman said Thursday night after the banquet.
Shiann Burns was awarded the Tim Murphy Memorial Scholarship. New officers for the coming year claimed their seats during the banquet. Numerous proficiency awards and community awards were also given during the evening.
Photo: Luke Chapman begins the banquet Thursday with an invocation
posted May 16, 2013, 5:54 AM by Brandon Jacks
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Superintendent Jon Tuck announced the spotlight teachers and students for Madill in the month of May on Wednesday. Ashley Cumpton is the spotlight student from the elementary. Jane Matlack is the spotlight teacher from the elementary. Will Shelby is the spotlight student from the middle school and Paul McLaughlin is the spotlight teacher. Macci Clement is the high school spotlight student and Kelly Goff was tabbed high school spotlight teacher for May. Shelly McClendon received a special volunteer Wildcat award. Coach Aaron George and Coach Milton Cooper from the high school were also recognized. Coach George was the coach of the year for boys basketball in the Lake Country Conference. The Madill boys finished with the LCC title and posted an 8-1 conference mark. The 'Cats then clinched the regional consolation crown. Coach Cooper was selected as coach of the year in football for District 3A-4. Cooper's football troop posted an undefeated regular season, claimed the district championship and advanced to the second round of the playoffs in 2012.
See the video clip of the spotlight selections for May as filmed by George Burke, Graphics applied by Shaun Smith
posted May 15, 2013, 8:02 AM by Brandon Jacks
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The Oklahoma Blood Institute Blood Mobile made a stop at Madill High School on Wednesday. The students had an opportunity to donate before the school year ends.
Photo by Kelly Downes
See a video recorded by Amber Wright & Kelly Downes in the clip below of Wednesday's activity
posted May 14, 2013, 6:18 PM by Brandon Jacks
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Madill choir students closed the year by presenting a spring concert at the middle school auditorium on Tuesday night. Selections ranged from the current Bruno Mars to the classic Bill Withers.
posted May 14, 2013, 12:07 PM by Brandon Jacks
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Madill senior outfielder Hunter Chapa signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play baseball at Southwestern Christian University in Bethany.
"I finally get to live my dream of playing in college," Chapa said during his signing ceremony.
"(Hunter) Chapa deserves this (scholarship)," Madill baseball coach Randy Rushing said. "He is a hard worker."
He was joined in the signing ceremony by his family and friends in the Wildcat Fieldhouse. He was selected earlier this month for the Lake Country Conference team. Chapa delivered the winning hit in the deciding game of the district championship series against Lone Grove in April. The Wildcats finished the season with a 19-10 overall record.
posted May 14, 2013, 5:58 AM by Brandon Jacks
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Advance tickets are now available in the high school office for the annual Madill all-sports banquet set for 6 p.m. on May 20 at the Wildcat Den. The cost is $5 per ticket. Madill athletes and children five years of age and younger eat for free.
posted May 13, 2013, 6:42 PM by Brandon Jacks
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The Madill bands played their farewell concert Monday evening in the Wildcat Den in front of family, friends and fans. The middle school played selections including Huckleberry Hedgehog, Spookyville and Power Rock. The high school band played selections including Runaway Baby and Bohemian Rhapsody. The band is under the direction of Crystal Cortes.
Photo of middle school band at concert Monday
See a video clip below of comments from the band concert Monday
