PG. 4

Oktaha High School Basketball Schedule

Nov. 14 Crowder H 6:30 Nov. 28 Haskell A 6:30 Dec. 4-9 Hartshorne Invitational Tournament Dec. 12 Henryetta A 6:30 Dec. 15 Weleetka A 6:30 Jan 1-6 Shrine Invitational Tournament Jan. 9 Central Sallisaw H 6:30 Jan. 12 Okay A 6:30 Jan. 16 Quinton A 6:30 Jan. 18-20 Mounds Invitational Tournament Jan. 23 Porter H 6:30 Jan. 26 Caddo A 6:30 Jan. 29 Haskell H 6:30 Jan. 30 Okay H 6:30 Feb. 2 Weleetka H 6:30

(Homecoming) Feb. 6 Canadian H 6:30 Feb. 8 Porter A 6:30 Feb. 12 Henryetta H 6:30

(Senior Night) Feb. 13 Central Sallisaw A 6:30 Feb. 16 - Mar. 10 Playoffs

Answers for comics:

Because they are suckers

Count Spatula

DEADication

Halloween Coloring Fun Drawn by: Rebecca Willianms

Order forms available at the High

School Office

By: Haley Quick The month of October is the month we raise awareness to those that have had breast cancer or are currently battling breast cancer. Breast cancer, like all cancers, is the uncontrollable multiplication or growth of cells within the body. Breast cancer, specifically, is the abnormal growth of cells located in breast tissue. This growth usually forms a large grouping known as a tumor that separates from cells growing at a more normal rate. This cancerous cell growth can then invade surrounding tissue or spread to other parts of the body, known as metastasizing. Cancer cells that metastasize can cause serious and fatal health complications when left untreated. While the vast majority of breast cancer diagnoses occur in women, men can also develop breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis, after skin cancer, for women in the United States. It is important to recognize the signs of breast cancer early to increase the chances of effec-tive treatment and survival as much as possible. Unfortunately, breast cancer is often not diagnosed early, as symptoms are frequently not manifest or women do not undertake pre-ventative screenings. However, here are a few symptoms to look for, particularly for individuals who have a family history of cancer:

Thickening in the breast or armpit.

A change in the size or shape of the breast.

Changes in the skin of the breast, such as a dimple or the turning inward of the nipple. Changes in the nipple such as the scaling of skin.

A green or bloody discharge of the nipple. A change is the color or feel in the skin around the nipple.

It is also important for women to perform self-examinations of their breasts, as well as have a yearly mammogram, typically after the age of 40 or 50, depending upon your risk factors. Often the first sign of breast cancer is a hard lump or nodule that is painless but located within the tissue of the breast. If such a lump is discovered, inform your doctor as quickly as possible as the removal of the tumor within a short time frame can greatly increase the chances of curing the cancer. At Oktaha Public School, there are currently three women who have triumphed over breast can-cer: Mrs. Brannan, who works in the Superintendent’s office, Mrs. Kincade, our elementary principal, and Mrs. Blackwell, 11th/12th grade English teacher. Mrs. Brannan’s outlook on life after having Breast cancer made her want for spending time with family stronger. Mrs. Kincade’s first reaction to the diagnosis was fear. And to get through her treatments, Mrs. Blackwell depended a lot on other people and God, did all of what the doc-tor said, and prayed a lot. These three women exemplified strength and courage in the midst of one of life’s toughest challenges.

Cookies! Comics Bow Hunting

National First Responders Day By: Allison Phillips

This year, National First Responders Day is on

October 28th. The date for this holiday seems to

change every year. National First Responders

Day is a day to appreciate first responders. A

first responder is a person trained to respond to

emergencies. The main first responders are

police officers, firemen, and emergency medi-

cal services (EMS).

Our first responders don’t get thought of as

much as they should. A lot of people live their

daily lives forgetting about our first responders.

The only day our first responders get a lot of

attention is National First Responders Day.

They also get thought of a lot when major emer-

gencies happen. Some of the most recent major

emergencies are the Las Vegas mass shooting,

hurricanes Irma and Harvey, and the huge for-

est fires in California.

Some examples of smaller crises are house fires,

car accidents, and even robberies. Also, when I

fell out of the tree and broke my leg, EMS came

to help. They put me in an ambulance and took

me to the ER. In the ambulance they gave me an

I.V., and they put medicine in it. These are just

some of the

things they

do. Many

people get

helped by

first re-

sponders

every day. So the next time you see a first re-

sponder, thank them for all that they do.

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October

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How to be a Better Best Friend

Enjoying life with your best friend is amazing. You make memories. Also you spend time with him/her. You have activities to do with him/her. Plus spending time with your best friend is really fun be-

cause you get to know more things about him/her. There are fun things and activities you can do with your best

friend, even if you’re staying inside, like watch movies.

Here are some tips on how to be a good best friend: Communicate with your bestie

Plan activities, like watch movies or got to the park Share your secrets

Keep in touch Create nicknames

Respect them

Be there: being a great best friend knows that it’s best to listen. Stay true to your best friend and friends. Stay loyal

and forgiving. Every friend comes in

different sizes and dif-ferent hearts, but they

love you equally. When you’re there for your best friend, you grow a bigger friendship and more of a life with her. Also, you learn more about them and what they are like.

You want to hang with them more often so you come closer. That’s how you can be a better best friend

By: Mikayla Leon

PG. 2

Oktaha Lady Tiger Softbal l By: Katie Webster

C ongrats to the Oktaha High School Basebal l and Softbal l teams for making it to the state tournament! The Oktaha softbal l team beat Kel lyvil le 8-3 On Friday, and they beat Morris 7-4 in the semi-final round. However, on Saturday, during the finals, they were beat by Purcel l. They had an awesome season, though, and we are stil l proud they did so wel l! When I interviewed Cayton Sloan, she said that “it [felt] great to get to go state”. She said, “I have went twice my high school career in the fal l.” Her fa-vorite thing about softbal l is everything. The best part about being on the team for Cayton is making memories with teammates. The best part about softbal l “is just being able to play”. She has been playing softbal l for 12 years. When I asked C oach Holmes what is something you want your players to know, she said she wanted them to know that she loves them. “It’s a great feeling to go to state because the girls did great throughout the year,” she said. She has coached 9 years in high school and 3 years in col lege, al l of which started because of her great coaches. She loves coach-ing at Oktaha. Oktaha softbal l has been to state 5 times in fast pitch and 4 times in slow pitch.

C ongratulations on a great season, Lady Tigers! We are proud of you!

Bow Hunting By: Raelee Tate-Wyatt

Bow hunting season started October 1st, and ends January 15th. There are many types of bows, such as a recurve, compound, long, and crossbow. Many ani-mals are in season to hunt as well such as deer, elk, antelope, bear, and turkey. Before every hunting trip you probably want to take a shower with a scent-free soap. Human Oder spooks deer. Most hunters think doe estrous (urine) is the be-all and end-all of big buck attraction. During the peak-rut, try a drag-rag soaked in doe estrous. Bucks will of-ten follow the trail right to your stand. Practice setting up and taking down your tree stand before the season, and do so low on the tree. Getting into and out of your spot as quietly as possible is key to having a look at a good buck. Before you go be sure to put on lots of tick repellant. Tick-Bourne dis-eases can shut down your hunting season, so it’s bet-ter to be safe than sorry when it comes to hunting.

Halloween is a tradition that a lot of people celebrate. Some people might not know the exact meaning of Halloween. Halloween is about the dead. Two thousand years ago, Halloween was about the dead people com-ing back from the dead. The people put out wine and bread at the door step because it was a tradition. They would put some-thing white on to make them look like a ghost. Over the past thousands of years, we no longer put out wine and bread out on our front porches. Instead we do a thing called “trick or treating”. Trick or treating is where you get candy by walking door step-to-door-step to get some goodies, usually candy. Or you can be the one to hand out some candy. A lot of people decorate their yards with creepy decora-tions. But always be safe. Be aware of your surroundings and stay by someone older than you that can watch over you. Also, if you are walking through a neighborhood, wear reflective gear, so cars can see you.

By: Emily Miller

PG. 3

Comics By: Micah Gallegos

What do you call a vampire that

lives in a kitchen?

What does it take to be a zombie? (answers on page 4)