Oklahoma School for the Blind students to graduate on May 14

MUSKOGEE — Fifteen students will graduate May 14 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 2026 graduating class includes Julia Cisneros of Webbers Falls, Josephina Cox of Lawton, Angel Cozort of Sulphur, Kennedy Fowler of Coweta, Kyler Harrington of McAlester, Aiden Holder of Stonewall, Delilah Howell of Westville, Maria Komers of Noble, Justin Millar of Muldrow, Jordan Parchman of Muldrow, Lilith Pedersen of Anadarko, Christopher Sumner of Chickasha, Anicka Weller of Stonewall, Ian Willhight of Yukon and Ahmet Yazici of Talala.

“OSB is home to some of the most talented and dedicated students in our state. I am very proud of our graduates and wish them continued success as they move forward in their careers,” said Melinda Fruendt, executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.

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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