Alva’s Payton Smith – Presented by Northwest Technology Center

Payton Smith is looking to get into the medical field for her career. And in order to accomplish that, she is getting a head start by taking the Biomed program at Northwest Technology Center. “I want to become a nurse and the Biomed program is a head start on that,” she said. “Tech is preparing […]
Alva’s Harper Houston – Presented by Northwest Technology Center

The programs at Northwest Technology Center offer area students the opportunity to get a head start on a future career or to be introduced to a subject they want to learn more about. Harper Houston, a senior at Alva High School, is in the Digital Design program, and though she decided on it for the […]
Alva’s Lyndee Fraire – Presented by Northwest Technology Center

Lyndee Fraire is a senior at Alva High School. She is also a student at the Alva Campus of Northwest Technology Center, where she is in the Digital Design program. She enjoys the program that she is taking and says that she knew she wanted to attend Northwest Tech as soon as she heard about […]
2025 VYPE Spring Players to Watch – Presented by Rib Crib

Comments are directly from their coaches. To add someone to this list please email [email protected]. Academic Team – Ty Martin – Broken Bow Ty always has a positive attitude. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, how bad the score is, or how many games we’ve lost, Ty is always cheerful and ready to encourage […]
Alva’s Rien Buehrer – Presented by Northwestern Technology Center

Rien Buehrer is a student at Alva High School and she also attends Northwest Technology Center. She is in the Biomed II program at the Alva campus and along with learning a lot of things in that program, she says that she also feels like it is also helping her to be ready for life […]
Alva’s Kade Parker – Presented by Ortho Oklahoma

For senior midfielder Kade Parker, the soccer field is more than just a place to play. It is where he has spent a decade developing his skills, creating bonds with teammates, and growing into a leader both on and off the pitch. As he prepares for his final high school season at Alva High School, […]
Alva’s Aiden Hall – Presented by Ortho Oklahoma

Throughout an athlete’s career, there is a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that are shed in order to reach their goals. Aiden Hall has one memory that stands out as his favorite because he and his teammates were able to see their hard work pay off. “The highlight of my career would have to […]
Alva Lady Goldbugs Basketball – Presented by Northwest Technology Center

The Lady Goldbugs are looking to make a return trip to the state tournament this season. With some familiar faces back, head coach Jeremy Jones is looking forward to what his team will do this year. “We have three returning starters back this season,” he said. “Two of those, Lakin Gaddy and Jaycee Kelln, were […]
Alva Goldbugs Basketball – Presented by Northwest Technology Center

The Goldbugs enter this season looking to build off of last season that saw them advance to the Area round of the playoffs. Head coach J.B. Kimberlin likes the make up of his team this season and is looking forward to seeing what they will be able to accomplish. “We will be replacing three starters […]
Alva Cheer – Presented by Farm Credit Western Oklahoma

Coach Chesnei Thomas has been involved with Alva Schools for a total of eight years, with two of those years being the high school cheer team coach. Her favorite part to being the cheer coach is watching the growth of her team members, not just as athletes but also as people. “I am so proud […]