Oologah Lake Leader

12/19/2025

The Oologah-Talala High School Speech and Debate team took 3rd place in 5A competition at the McCracken Memorial Tournament at Booker T. Washington this past weekend! Congratulations to these amazing students and their teacher, Mrs. Denslow!

Individuals placing at the tournament included: Gunner Quinby & Rowan Ames 1st 5A Public Forum Debate; Avery Collier 3rd Championship Program of Oral Interpretation; Avery Wright 2nd 5A Program Of Oral Interpretation, 2nd 5A Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Gabby Quinby 2nd 5A Dramatic Interpretation; Maycee Becker 2nd 5A Monologue; Kayne Phillips 3rd 5A Foreign Extemporaneous and Kaysie Smith 4th Lincoln-Douglas Debate.

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12/19/2025

A gift of more than $4 million to the Rogers State University Foundation’s STEM@RSU Campaign will be used to construct the Center for Science and Technology (CST) and has pushed the initiative above its stated goal.

The gift is the largest in Foundation history and the donor has asked to remain anonymous.

“This is an extraordinary gift that represented a belief in our vision and recognized the game changing effect the Center for Science and Technology will have on RSU and this region,” said Dr. Don Raleigh, president of RSU. “We are honored and incredibly grateful for the generosity of the donor."

Check out the full story in this week's edition of the Oologah Lake Leader.

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12/19/2025

Paid for by Gentner Drummond for Governor 2026.

12/19/2025

Despite the cold temperatures and a brisk north breeze, the crowd was large and the 45+ minute Christmas parade in Historic Downtown Collinsville last Saturday evening didn’t disappoint anyone.

There were lots of floats, decorated cars, the Collinsville High School Crimson Cadet Class 5A State Champion Marching Band, lots of candy for the kiddos, the Shriners, churches, our local first responders and much more. All in all, it was a great evening.

Check out more exclusive photos in this week's edition of the Oologah Lake Leader.

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12/19/2025

Congratulations to Ms. Sellmeyer and the Oologah Upper Elementary Academic Team on their very first competition of the year!

Team 1 placed third and team 2 placed fourth.

Check out the front page feature in this week's edition of the Oologah Lake Leader.

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12/16/2025

Our first Winner of the Week of the 2026 season goes to, Jagger Freeman!

12/16/2025

This weekend we had 23 members attend LEAD 360 where they networked with members from across the state and learned leadership skills to bring back to their community. Leadership opportunities like this conference light new sparks in our students and help them continue to grow!

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

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12/15/2025

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12/13/2025