2023 Scholarship Award Recipient: Raelynn Michelle Prince
Raelynn Michelle Prince was born April 9, 2007 to Mycal and Surana Prince in Duncan Ok. Raelynn enjoys showing her goats, fishing, being around her cousin Madison, little sister Mycaela and her friends. Raelynn graduates from Ninnekah Highschool in May 2024, 1-year early after completing sophomore and junior classes in one year. Raelynn will also receive an associates degree in general education upon graduating from highschool. After graduation, Raelynn wants to get her cosmetology license and attend college to become a mortician. She wants to be able to make a difference in families lives by preparing family members with the utmost respect and dignity.
In Honor Fallen Hero: Sgt. Mycal Lee Prince:
Sgt. Mycal Lee Prince was born July 16, 1983 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Harold and Arnetta (Schoolfield) Prince. He died, Thursday, September 15, 2011 in the Saygal Valley, Afghanistan. Mycal graduated from Ninnekah High School in 2001. He had completed his Cleet Training and served as a police officer in Alex for 3 years. Mycal married Surana Smith on October 25, 2005. They moved to Minco, Oklahoma in May 2009. He served as a police officer with the K-9 Unit in Minco for 2 years. Mycal served in the Army National Guard and was in Alpha Company 1-179 (part of the 45th Combat Brigade Team). He had been deployed to Saudi Arabia (2003-2004), Iraq (2007-2008) and this was his 3rd deployment to Afghanistan. Mycal was killed when his unit was on a mission (Operation Brass Monkey) in the Saygal Valley when he was hit with rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire.