Founded in 1899
VOL. 96, NO. 6
ONEIDA MOUNTAINEER
Education for Time and Eternity A bi-monthly newsletter of Oneida Baptist Institute November/December 2019
Our fall sports season ended with major successes in three sports.
Brayden Herring, a junior and day student, represented OBI at the state cross
country meet in Lexington on November 2, after placing in the top 10 at regionals.
This is Brayden’s first year at OBI. He has been running cross country since the
eighth grade, and went to state competition as a freshman. Brayden’s times were “in
the 17’s” when he went to state the first time. After suffering a torn tendon, he stated
“This has been a rebuilding season.” At the start of this year his time was 21, dropping
to 19:15 as his best time this fall. He plans to continue running, and expects
Oanh Quach
Mountaineers go to regional, state competition
Mrs. Vickie
Filiatreau
Also in this issue:
KBC All-State Choir ................p. 2
All-Festival Chorus .................p. 3
Fall play ..................................p. 3
Photo highlights .......................p.4
Calling all who haved helped this year
to say “We thank you!” & “Be of good cheer!”
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
From the staff & students of OBI
better times next year.
Erica Metzger represented the Oneida golf team at the All A State Golf Tournament
on September 28. Coach Tim Cochran explained, “At the regional tournament,
the first place team and the next two best scores qualified for state. Erica was
one of the two individual qualifiers. I believe Erica was the first OBI girl to ever qualify
for this tournament. She represented us well.”
The Lady Mountaineers volleyball team advanced
to regional competition after becoming the district runner
up. It had been over 15 years since OBI volleyball
had advanced to regionals. Four Oneida players were
named to the All Tournament team: Emilie Field-Darragh,
Isabella Valldeperas, Madison Gritton, and
Katy Schroeder. Isabella had the additional honor of
being named a Region Player of the Year by the Kentucky
Volleyball Coaches’ Association.
The Lady Mountaineers had a season record of 23
wins and 6 losses. Coach Allie Valldeperas stated, “I
am very proud of all of our girls. Every player grew
in knowledge and skills this season. Some were firsttime
players and others have been playing for several
years. We had many successes and some disappointing
losses, but as a whole we are a stronger team. I
can see God’s hand working on our team. To Him be
all the glory!” ❑