MUSKOGEE, Okla. — The Alumni Committee for Muskogee Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2026 class of Alumni Excellence Awards.
Nominees for these awards are selected based on their impact and contributions. To be eligible for the Alumni Excellence Awards, nominees must be individuals who either graduated from Central High School, Manual Training High School, Muskogee High School, or who attended school in the district for most of their K-12 experience. This year, the alumni committee reviewed nominations and is excited to recognize eight distinguished individuals for their achievements.
The 2026 honorees will be celebrated during the home basketball games at Rougher Village on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at halftime of the girls game, which begins at 6:30 p.m. The recognition is expected around 7:00 p.m. Honorees will receive plaques and be featured in a display at Muskogee High School, inspiring current students with the accomplishments of those who came before them.
The 2026 class of distinguished graduates and award recipients includes:
Joan Hill - Lifetime Achievement Award
Lt. Gen. Phillip Buford Davidson, Jr. - Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. John Martin Beal - Professional Achievement Award
Dr. Carlton M. Caves - Professional Achievement Award
Angelique Hillmon - Rougher Hero Award
Porter LaVare Reed - Service to the Community Award
Dr. Barbara Staggs - Service to Community Award
We are thrilled to honor these individuals for their incredible contributions to both Muskogee and beyond.
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