Landon Dorsey receives Sandite Spirit Award. From left to right: Angelia Noel, Landon Dorsey, Gina Myers, and Tracy Hanlon

Teacher, Student, and Architectural Firm Receive Board Recognitions

SSPS Communications

October 8, 2024

At their regular October meeting, the Sand Springs Board of Education recognized a Sandite teacher, student, and community partners for their outstanding achievements.

Gina Myers receives Sandite Pacesetter Award. Left to right: Angelia Noel, Gina Myers, and Whitney WagersGina Myers - Clyde Boyd Middle School

Clyde Boyd Middle School teacher Gina Myers received the Sandite Pacesetter Award. She was nominated by CBMS Principal Angelia Noel for her work creating and coaching the CBMS Archery Team.

“She is an innovator, trailblazer, and relentless advocate for students,” said Noel in her nomination letter. “Her unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students inspires me and others daily.”

Landon Dorsey receives Sandite Spirit Award. Left to right: Angelia Noel, Landon Dorsey, Gina Myers, and Tracy HanlonLandon Dorsey - Clyde Boyd Middle School

Eighth grader Landon Dorsey received the Sandite Spirit Award for his dedication to academics, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work.

“One of my favorite things as a teacher is to witness kids FAR exceeding your expectations,” said Dorsey’s teacher Gina Myers. “Time and again, it has been proven to me when a student/athlete feels supported and encouraged, the sky is the limit!”

For his National Junior Honor Society community service hours, Dorsey made quivers for the CBMS archery program. The team started the year using five gallon buckets, but thanks to Dorsey, they now have quivers to store their arrows. “He made a major upgrade,” said Myers. “He spent 16 hours making 12 [quivers], and I just LOVE them!”

Liz Rohrbacker accepts the Sandite Spirit Award on behalf of KKT Architects. Left to right: Mike Mullins and Liz Rohrbacker.KKT Architects

KKT Architects received the Sandite Spirit Award in recognition of their outstanding work for the district. The architectural firm recently won the 2024 Architectural Exhibition People's Choice Award at the OSSBA Education Leadership Conference for their design of the Charles Page Freshman Academy and STEM Center.

KKT Architects continue to partner with the district in bringing to life multiple projects for the Future-Ready Sandites bond passed earlier this year. Those projects include a new building for seventh and eighth graders, an ADA entrance for Central Administrative Services, and a new press box for Memorial Stadium. Learn more about those projects..

Congratulations to these outstanding Sandites! Thank you for exemplifying the Sandite spirit of excellence.