Redefining the Norm

Clay Stevens was a freshman in high school when he began wearing makeup as a way to express himself and feel more confident. In this interview he explains what sparked his interest, the reaction of those around him, and how...

Interview with my Mom

Talking with my mom about her experience working at her family’s business at a young age.

Archive Oologah- Christi Harper

Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara from Archive Oologah interviewed Christi Harper, a science teacher at Oologah High School. She discusses her time as a student at Oologah and how that compares to her experience as a teacher here.

Archive Oologah- Kevin Hogue

Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara from Archive Oologah interviews Kevin Hogue, the principle of Oologah High School.He discusses the differences between Oologah and other communities, and what he sees as the most important values of our town.

Archive Oologah – Laila Deffenbaugh

Laila Deffenbaugh was interviewed by Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara for Archive Oologah. She discusses the importance of asking questions and the benefits of a small town.

Archive Oologah- Kellie Capps

Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara interview Kellie Capps for Archive Oologah. They discuss the importance of English, the evolution of education, and life in Oologah.

My Grandmother’s Life

In this interview conducted on November 26, 2017, Jonathan Rhodes (17) interviews his maternal grandmother, Betty Ann Coble Emmert (76) about her life. She talks about what her childhood was like while living in Texas with her older sister and...

“We’re living for the moment.”

Adrian Sanchez and Edna Zarate met as sophomores in high school in Baytown, Texas. They hit it off right away and have been together ever since. Now both 28, their marriage may not be the traditional variety, but it's the...