In 2018, Keaton Barron and his friend Kay Tangner created a club designed to help those in need. After his passing in the same year, Keaton’s friends and family came together to expand the club’s potential. Some months later, K Club became an official non-profit organization with the intention of spreading kindness, specifically to pediatric cancer patients and their families.
The five day week of Double Wolf Dare Week (DWDW) was dedicated to spreading kindness throughout Santa Fe and the Edmond area. In the end, students, families and businesses raised a grand total of 233,228.87.
Before the total was revealed, students filed into the gym as Wolf Stock band winner Midnight Sun performed. To kick off the assembly, Student Council (STUCO) Philanthropy chairs Ryan Robinson and Suri Fernandes introduced senior Reese Hollingsworth to sing the national anthem.
Afterward, K Club Executive Director Holly Barrón stepped onto the floor to deliver her final speech.
“I hope you guys really feel that no matter what you did this week, it does make an impact and it does make a difference,”Barrón said. “Thank you for loving our family and for everything you’ve done for us.”
STUCO supervisor Andrew Rosko then took the mic and led the crowd into a Santa Fe Wolves cheer. During his speech, he gave his thanks to everyone who helped make DWDW possible including staff members, royalty groups, volunteers, administration and STUCO members, who collectively put in 4,400 hours of work. He also expressed gratitude to Santa Fe students.
“And last but not least, we would like to thank you. Every single one of you that is in this room,” Rosko said.
Next, Executive Director of Secondary Education Debreon Davis and Superintendent Dr. Angela Grunewald invited Principal Jason Hayes to the floor. With the help of Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), they presented Hayes with the Principal of the year award.
“I just got one thing to say,” Hayes said. “I love Double Wolf Dare Week.”
This year’s common thread, No Boundaries International, was represented by volunteer Kayla. She spoke about the organization’s mission to assist those struggling with trauma, poverty and homelessness. Part of the proceeds raised will go toward supporting its efforts.
Throughout the assembly, teachers participated in various challenges including shaving their heads and being covered in ketchup, mustard and relish.
STUCO member Kendal Jones announced the fundraising totals from different groups, clubs, classes and schools. Those organizations walked around the gym holding oversized checks displaying their contributions. The group that raised the most was royalty group 1. They collected $13,585.45 and got the opportunity to hold the final reveal total.
To break up the assembly, STUCO member Sharrin Jones led a class competition of Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cup. Jones called out commands, and students had to follow along quickly. The juniors emerged as the winners.
Freshman Jude Starkey then shared his personal story. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in third grade and, during his treatment, became a recipient of K-Club’s kindness mission.
“Any money that you guys donate, any dollar matters so much to these kids,” Starkey said.
A game of Shine Your Light followed. Robinson and Fernandes asked the crowd questions related to DWDW, and students who participated in those activities flashed their phone flashlights in response.
Before the final total was revealed, a Miracle Minute countdown began. Students used the last moments of DWDW to make final donations. As the timer hit zero, the gym filled with stomping and anticipation before the final amount was displayed.
DWDW 2025 comes to a close yet the spirit of kindness continues to thrive.
