Press Box

Nov 2022 28

OKCPS Student-Athlete Interview – Daryen Jefferson

In the last decade, our fields and playing surfaces have helped place thousands of kids on a better path in life. One of those kids is Daryen Jefferson, a multi-sport athlete from Douglass High School. In this OKCPS student-athlete interview, Daryen explains the impact sports have had on his life and how increased opportunities to join a team have helped him stay on the right track.

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Sep 2022 30

Southern Oaks Park Field Celebration

On Saturday, September 11th, we packed the park alongside community partners, Southeast Middle School student-athletes, and the South OKC community to celebrate the official opening of a new public softball field, football/soccer field, and outdoor stage at Southern Oaks Park.

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Aug 2022 31

KiZE Concepts is Fueling OKCPS Athletics

KiZE Concepts has committed to donating 10,000 KiZE Bars to OKCPS Athletics throughout the 2022-2023 school year. This donation will help eliminate the barrier to healthy, nutritious local food for many OKCPS student-athletes while fueling them to perform better on the field and in the classroom.

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May 2022 27

OCU Stars Mile Night ft. The Simon Greiner Elite Mile

The inaugural OCU Stars Mile Night got off to a perfect start with more than 150 runners from OKCPS and around the state participating in 12 heats. The night was anchored by the Simon Greiner Elite Mile men's and women's races with OCU's Shimales Abebe clocking a 4:07, the fastest time in Oklahoma this year.