Bennington is a small town in southeastern Oklahoma. While the town may have a lower population, Emily Fisher says that there are some perks to being part of a small town.
“We are a small community,” she said. “Everyone knows everyone. When we have a benefit or fundraiser, people are always happy to help. We all want to see our community succeed.”
As a senior at Bennington High School, Fisher enjoys the positive atmosphere around the school and its activities.
“I enjoy that the staff always wants us to succeed in anything we do,” she stated. “I’ve always enjoyed helping the school staff, and they always appreciated the things we do.”
Emily is a member of the Bennington Future Farmers of America organization, the National Honor Society, and the student council. She says that being called a Hometown Hero is something that she does not take lightly. It is a reflection of how much she loves her community.
“It means the world to me,” she said. “The community service I have done has shown me how much a small gesture actually means to some people in need. Sometimes it is just doing the little things that mean so much.”
Most of who she is today has been formed by those around her. Fisher says that there are a few people that have been key parts of her life.
“My Ag teacher Mr. Stanglin, my parents, and my grandparents have all been role models for me,” Emily said. “They have all helped me succeed. They have used their time and money to get me where I needed to help me achieve my goals.”
When she is not at school, Fisher has no problem finding something to occupy her time.
“What I enjoy doing the most is helping people,” she said. “Other things I enjoy are raising sheep, and going to country concerts. I am not a part of any clubs outside of school, but I do spend my time helping my friends and the younger kids on how to show their livestock.”
Once she graduates high school, Emily plans to attend Murray State College for two years and then transfer to Oklahoma State University to obtain an agriculture education degree.
