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Exploring Southwest Oklahoma

Exploring Southwest Oklahoma

The journey through the year-long Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter membership continues as this year’s 12 OALE Class XIX members explored Southwest Oklahoma.

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We’ll Keep The Lights On

We’ll Keep The Lights On

Wake up, get dressed, head to the barn, feed, eat breakfast, and, now, head to school. While the dog days of summer may be coming to a close, there is excitement to be found in this new season. Not only is it experiencing new teachers and making new friends, it is…

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In Memory of Henry Duane Harrel

In Memory of Henry Duane Harrel

Henry Duane Harrel of Leedey, Oklahoma blessed and honored us with his presence for 83 years 10 months and 1 day as he gained his wings on Monday, August 16, 2021. Duane was born on October 15, 1937, at his parent’s home place near Leedey, Oklahoma, to the late Henry.

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OYE And NSR To Announce Endowed Gift

OYE And NSR To Announce Endowed Gift

The Oklahoma Youth Expo and the National Swine Registry are excited to announce the inaugural Purebred Hampshire Barrow show in 2022, thanks to a $50,000 endowed gift from NSR and Hampshire enthusiasts and breeders.

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Our Promise

Our Promise

We made a promise. A promise to keep our youth in the spotlight. A promise to come back stronger together. A promise to unite as an industry. This year, we held true to that promise. 365 days of uncertainty and preparation, all to uphold our promise. Our promise of…

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As It All Comes Together

As It All Comes Together

The show stick and the whip. Presentation is key. Keeping your animal at ease, their feet in place, head up, tail tucked and turning at just the right time to give the judge the perfect view. The comb or brush. Keeps every strand of hair in place. Maximizing the look…

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National Blue and Corn Gold

National Blue and Corn Gold

The lessons we learn while wearing the coveted blue corduroy are infinite. And they don’t end when you take off your jacket for the last time.

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Redemption

Redemption

This year is the year of redemption. The year we are going to show everyone what we are made of: resilience, hard work, and an undying passion for an industry that never stops.

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TGS Magazine

The House That Built Us is a tribute to the legacy of Jim Norick Arena—The Big House—and the countless memories made within its walls. For generations, this arena has been the heartbeat of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, shaping the experiences of 4-H and FFA members from across the state. Through heartfelt stories, historical highlights, and powerful imagery, this commemorative publication celebrates the people, traditions, and moments that have defined #TheGreatestShow. As we prepare to close this chapter and step into the future, we honor the arena that built us.

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