Durant Archives - Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

Audrey Gordon

Silo High School

A class valedictorian, Gordon was the 2022 Future Farmers of America Floriculture Career Development Event state champion, the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Regional Baccalaureate Scholarship recipient, and was named Bryan County’s 2021 Miss Fairest of the Fair. She is a member of the academic team, choir and Beta Club. Gordon enjoys reading, working at a physical therapy clinic, and volunteering with her local Kiwanis chapter. Her sister Madison Gordon was a 2020 All-Stater. Gordon plans to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University, majoring in kinesiology.
All-State sponsor: The Burrage Family

Dylan Hardy

Durant High School

A class valedictorian, Hardy is captain of his school’s academic team and active in Key Club. He is a member of the national, state, and Oklahoma Indian honor societies. Hardy is an intern in Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Information Technology Department, where he helps faculty, staff and students with technology issues. Hardy is a volunteer for the Choctaw Nation Cultural Center and enjoys lifting weights, playing guitar, fishing, and spending time with friends. He plans to study engineering in college.
All-State sponsor: First United Bank

Brycen Ward

Kingston High School

Ward is a National Hispanic Recognition Scholar, a track and field state champion, and the valedictorian of his senior class. During his high school career, he has been involved in basketball, cross-country, academic team, and Student Council. Outside of school, he helped organize a four-mile community run in memory of his four friends who were killed by an intoxicated driver. He has a multitude of hobbies, including writing, disc golf, and slacklining, which is similar to tightrope walking. He plans to attend Oklahoma State University, where he will major in aviation and compete on the track team.
All-State sponsor: First United Bank