Lawton’s Simmons Graduates from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf

SULPHUR, Okla. — Lawton native, Shakayla DeAnn Simmons, will graduate from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf at 1:00 p.m. on May 21st at 1100 E. Oklahoma St., Sulphur in the OSD Gymnasium.

Simmons participated on 2022 Great Plains School for the Deaf (GPSD) Basketball Consolation Champions, 2023 NRSC VEX Tournament Runner-up, 3rd Place at the Great Plain Schools for the Deaf Girls Team Basketball tournament.

She has attended OSD since 2^nd grade. She is the daughter of Shevelia Johnson and Dersedrick Simmons.

“I am so proud of this year’s seniors. I have no doubt that they will go forward and accomplish many great things in the world,” Dr. Heather Laine, OSD superintendent, said. “I wish them every success as they venture out to next chapter of their lives.”

This year’s graduating class includes Joshua Bryce Cain of Ada, MaKenna Jane Fleshman of Greenfield, Caden Gail Gardea of Mustang, Christopher James (CJ) Huberty of Sulphur, Kreshunna Jamelle Johnson of Glenpool, Frankie Lokeijak of Enid, Elijah James McKenna of Maud, Janesse Lashae Palmer of Lone Grove, RyJan Dax Reininger of Midwest City, Katherine Shasteen of Tulsa, Ruby Shasteen of Tulsa, Shakayla DeAnn Simmons of Lawton and Sasha Marie Traver of Woodward.

OSD is a division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), a state agency that assists Oklahomans with disabilities through vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, independent living programs and the determination of medical eligibility for disability benefits.

OSD has been located in Sulphur since 1908.  OSD provides residential and day school educational services at no charge for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.  The school provides a range of outreach programs, including preschool programs and onsite consultation for public school students, their families, public school districts and communities statewide.

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