The student news site of Ada High School

The Cougar Call
The student news site of Ada High School

The Cougar Call
The student news site of Ada High School

The Cougar Call
"It feels no different to be a citizen. Really I was one before I just didn't have the paper work to prove it. The process of becoming a citizen, well, it's a lot paper work and they have to process it and then you go take the oath for your citizenship. And a fun fact is like everyone that was at the swear in were all Chinese kids that had there citizenship taken away. The reason I got my citizenship taken was because over the years since I was adopted there was a time from 1996-2006 that was the grandfather period. So we were all grandfathered in. Basically when you are an international adoption, when you touch U.S soil you are automatically a citizen but they never gave paper work to prove it. I was really angry because I tried to get an Oklahoma licences transfer from New York and for some reason they wouldn't do a transfer. They said I had to retake my road test and I didn't think that was a big deal. I went to take my road test and they said I couldn't because I didn't have proof that I was a citizen and that was a huge set back on me and I felt really bad for my mom because she had to drive me around all of the time and I needed to start depended on other people all the time for rides. It sucked because I didn't want to have to take time out of someone else's day but they were nice enough to help me out." Deborah Thornton.

Humans of Ada

About the Writer Cheyene Howell, Photo Editor
February 27, 2020
The Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Facility has been closed during the government shut down, leaving many employees without pay.

Government shutdown has local impact

About the Writer Delaney Beak, Copy Editor
February 14, 2019
Oklahoma teachers, including Ada Junior High teacher Lynda Roberts, were disappointed in the failure of State Question 779 and continue to have little faith in the funding of a a pay raise for teachers as the education budget crisis continues. "Teachers needed something to keep them from leaving or finding another job. I have grandchildren that I would like to be taught by certified teachers and that is not looking like it will happen."

Education budget crisis affects local schools

About the Writer Becky Robnett, Senior editor
April 7, 2017
Newly elected Secretary of Education Nancy DeVos stand alongside President Donald Trump.

Amidst protest and opposition, DeVos confirmed as Secretary of Education

February 7, 2017
Influence of social media on the presidential election

Influence of social media on the presidential election

About the Writer Jersey Gregory, Journalist
November 27, 2016
Megan Davenport teaching her Anatomy class.

State Question 779 on Oklahoma Ballots

About the Writer Heather Manuel, Writer/Photographer
November 4, 2016
Why Your Vote Matters: The Importance of Voting

Why Your Vote Matters: The Importance of Voting

About the Writer Rachel Thompson, Senior Reporter
November 2, 2016
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