Shamrock Bank is pleased to announce the selectees for the Durant High School “Impact Athlete” and “Performing Arts Student” of the month for October 2026.
Avery Sager and Clare Safe are being featured here and on the outside sign at Shamrock Bank in Durant.
Avery, a repeat winner and a senior, is one of the most decorated athletes in the history Durant High School Cross Country and Track
Her list of accomplishments are impressive and they include school records in the 1600-meter and the 3200-meter. She is also a four-time state qualifier in cross country and a three-time state qualifier in track . In addition, Sager was the Class 5A regional champion is also the first Lady Lion to run the 5K in under 19 minutes time.
The accolades don’t stop there.
Avery has received the Champion of Character Award in both cross country and track and was named the “Outstanding Female” her ninth and eleventh grade years along with participating in Yearbook and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
A straight-A student, she is a member of the National and Oklahoma Honor Societies and plans to attend to Midwestern State University where she will continue her athletic career and pursue a career in Elementary Education.
Outside of school, she has been in scouting since second grade, competes and coaches gymnastics is a member of the St. Patrick’s Church in Durant.
Avery’s parents are Cliff and Lisa Sager, Her brother, Aiden, was honored by Shamrock Bank in September 2021.
Clare Safe, a senior, is an honored member of the choir and a performer in musical theatre.
Clare is a multi-year All District , All State, SWACDA Regional Honor choir , and three-time ACDA National Honor choir member. She has received numerous OSSAA first division solo and ensemble ratings and has twice earned the DHS Top Musician award for her class.
An interesting side note, she was invited to perform the United States and Canadian National Anthems at two WNBA Dallas Wings home games this past season.
Clare has participated in four Durant ISD musicals including a lead in “Camp Rock” and is an active member of the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival’s Academy for the Performing Arts.
In the OSF, she has performed in twelve musical productions, including principal roles: Young Nala (The Lion King Jr.), Elsa (Frozen Jr.), Wednesday Addams (The Addams Family), Velma Kelly (Chicago) and Lydia Deetz (Beetlejuice). She is currently preparing her principal role of Elle Woods in the OSF production of “Legally Blonde.” to be performed in January.
In addition, Clare is a vocal student with Clements Studio of Music and also studies voice concurrently under Dr. Stella Yoon of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
A Member of Oklahoma Honor Society and National Honor Society, she has compiled a 3.95 grade point average with plans to attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall of 2027 to pursue a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree and then continue on to dental school.
Clare’s parents are Karl and Jessica Safe. She has a younger sister, Elena.
Congratulations to Avery Sager and Clare Safe of Durant High School named the Shamrock Bank “Impact Athlete and Performing Arts” students of the month” for October 2026.
