Click Here To View Interview HANNAH WARD H Click Here To View Interview IZABELLA WALKER I 2025 ACADEMIC ALL-STARS Click Here To View Interview SOPHIE ALLEN S Hannah Ward is the daughter of Jason and Stacey Ward, the sister of Hayden Ward and Hailey Mayo, and the granddaugh- ter of Larry, Helen Sanders, Sonja, and the late David Ward. Hannah has attended Okemah Public Schools her entire life. She is a member of Student Council, Beta Club, Oklahoma Honor Society, National Honor Society, and the Okemah Varsity Cheer Team. Hannah has accomplished All State Cheerleading, Academic All Star, Valedictori- an, and Junior Honor Guard. After high school, she plans to attend Oklahoma Baptist University and major in Criminal Justice. This degree will later lead her to be an Investi- gator for the OSBI. Lastly, Hannah received a scholarship and will join the OBU Pom Team. Izabella Walker is the daughter of Jennifer Landers and the granddaughter of Jana and Eddie Farrell, and Marvin Landers. She is also the sister of Sadie Walker, Ashley Adams, and Jacob Minnick. She has been a member of Beta club and Student council through Middle School and High School. Izabella is a member of The National Society of High School Scholars and the Oklahoma Honor Society. The quote "If you can't fy then run, If you can't run then walk, If you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward" was told to her by her Junior English teacher, Chauncey Goff. Izabella said that quote got her through some of the toughest times. She believes it gave her strength and a peace of mind to keep going. She is attending Oklahoma State University in the fall of 2025 to pursue a degree in Nursing or Psychology. Izabella was inspired to go to Oklaho- ma State University by her sister Sadie Walker, now a Cowboy Alumni, who completed college with a masters degree. Sophie Allen is the daughter of Michael and Missy Allen, the sister to Kaleb Allen, the granddaughter of Tommy and Connie Goff, and John and Sheila Allen. She is a proud member of the Oklahoma National Honor Society, and the National Technical Honor Society, and has consistently earned a place on the Superintendent's Honor Roll. Sophie enjoys going to work, staying out late, hanging out with her friends, going to church, and fshing. She believes in living life to the fullest while keeping God at the center of everything she does. Her faith plays a huge role in guiding her steps and shaping her future. Sophie strives to follow God's plan for her life, trusting He will lead her where she is meant to be. Her favorite quote is, "We're almost there and nowhere near it. All that matters is that we're going." — Gilmore Girls. It reminds her that life is about the journey, not just the destination. After graduation, Sophie plans to attend the LPN program at Wes Watkins Technology Center. Soon after, she hopes to bridge to Seminole State College to pursue her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. With hard work, faith, and determina- tion, Sophie looks forward to making a difference in the lives of others through her career in nursing.
