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Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Saturday, November 1 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police on Friday were investigating a burglary at a home reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA's reigning MVP was playing a game the night before.The Thunder referred questions to police in Nichols Hills, an enclave north of downtown Oklahoma City. Police... Read More.

Bill Nye honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Thursday, September 25 by ABC7

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- A man who taught a generation that science and math can be fun is the latest to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bill Nye was honored during a ceremony Monday as his star was unveiled. Nye went from being an engineer at Boeing to hosting his Emmy-winning TV show... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star School Recognition for the 23rd Year

Thursday, August 14 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK – Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has once again received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OkACTE). This honor recognizes technology centers with outstanding programs that go above and beyond to serve their communities.This marks the 23rd year PTC has met and exceeded the... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star Award for 21st Year

Friday, August 18 by Lyman James

Pictured left to right is Brett Haas, Instructor; Shelly Houston, Safety Registrar; Traci Thorpe, Superintendent/CEO; and Laurence Beliel, Board Member. PONCA CITY, OK-Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OKACTE). This designation, sponsored by OKACTE, provides recognition to technology center districts with outstanding... Read More.

Ponca Students Compete in the FCCLA District Star Event

Friday, November 18 by Lyman James

Abby Chamberlin and Carly Hill, from left, competed in the FCCLA District Star Event on Thursday in Blackwell. Abby and Carly placed first in the Repurposed and Redesign Event. For this event the two repurposed a tire and wood from a headboard into a feed trough, for farm animals. They will compete at Regionals... Read More.

East Middle School FCCLA Students Participate in Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

East Middle School FCCLA (Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America) recently participated in the Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition. STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events are competitive events in which members compete at the region/district, state, and national levels and are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star School Award for 18th Year

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OKACTE). This designation, sponsored by OKACTE, provides recognition to technology center districts with outstanding programs designed to meet a broad spectrum of community needs. This is the eighteenth year PTC has met... Read More.