Oklahoma School for the Blind students to graduate on May 15

MUSKOGEE – Twelve students will graduate May 15 from the Oklahoma School for the Blind during a commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.

OSB is located at 3300 Gibson Street in Muskogee.

The OSB 2025 graduating class includes Alexandra Anotlin of Chelsea, Jaden Brown of Broken Arrow, Elijah Cantu of Muskogee, Jacob Cantu of Muskogee, Sara Cantu of Muskogee, Skylar Hopkins of Miami, Alani Kindelan of Pauls Valley, Jesse Martinez of Stillwell, Kolton-Scott Pennington of Roff, Ocie Webster of Tahlequah, Ryan Williams of McLoud and Tessa Williams of Tulsa.

“This graduating class has excelled both academically and socially inside and outside the classroom,” DRS Executive Director Melinda Fruendt said. “They will always be an important part of our OSB family, and I know each is on a path to a great, independent life.”

The Oklahoma School for the Blind is the statewide resource for the education of students who are blind and visually impaired. OSB is a division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.

OSB’s residential and commuter students meet all state-approved education requirements and receive specialized instruction in Braille, orientation and mobility, optimum use of low vision, adaptive equipment technology and tactile graphic skills not readily available at other public schools in the state. OSB provides hundreds of free outreach services each year, including free evaluations and consultations, for students attending local public schools, their families and local school staff. 

DRS assists Oklahomans with disabilities through vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, independent living programs and the determination of medical eligibility for disability benefits.

For more information, phone 877-229-7136 toll free or visit http://osb.k12.ok.us/.

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