April 27, 2022 Issue, Page 12 of 12

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Community 12 April 27, 2022 Students Named to SWOSU President's Leadership Class Seventeen high school seniors have been selected to the President's Leadership Class (PLC) for 2022-23 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford. Members of the class and their high schools are: Sharlie Adler Manti High School, Utah Brian Alvarado Hooker High School Jena Bay Shattuck High School Allison Bond McAlester High School Quinn Do Moore High School Jake Estes Canute High School Peyton Foster Weatherford High School Landry Freeman Marlow High School — Yea eee . Ethan Haggard Kremlin-Hillsdale High School Staff from Vision Source Elk City participated in the Run to Remember 5K. Part of the OKC Memorial Marathon, Pictured under the | Emma Hickey Arapaho-Butler High School Survivor Tree: Mitzi Miller, Matthew Morgan, Patti Thompson, Rosie Munoz, Laurie Lemons, Brandy Loyd, Cristina Rameriz, Lachelle | Emma Hurst Fairview High School Monroe and Scott Ellis. Courtesy photo. Colby Maddox Canute High School Tabor Marlatt Sharon-Mutual High School Christopher Ray Weatherford High School Caden Russell Bridge Creek High School Maecy Spencer Mustang High School Dustee Wamke Elk City High School Each of the class members receives a $500 per semester scholarship for two years, room scholarship for one year and enrollment in a leader- ship class that is offered exclusively to PLC students. After completing their second year of the program, students receive a sponsored trip to Washington, D.C. During the third and fourth years of the program, students serve as mentors for the first- and second-year PLC members and serve in cam- pus leadership roles, university activities and internships. Students may be eligible for continuing scholarships. ‘The PLC is a four-year program offered by the university to recognize outstanding leadership qualities and to encourage students in their participation as SWOSU campus leaders and future leaders in Okla- homa. The program is designed to assist in promoting and developing effective academic, social and leadership skills, which is accomplished through direct participation in campus activities, seminars, guest speakers, recruitment and alumni efforts. SWOSU offers 14 nationally-accredited academic programs—the most among Oklahoma's regional universities. SWOSU has three campus = locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon and offers nearly 100 un- Elk City Mayor, Nick Archer and Lieutenant Governor Matt Pin- | dergraduate and graduate degree programs, including a doctorate in nell talk after the luncheon and before Archer goes back out asa pharmacy. Additional information is available at www.swosu.edu, guide with the guest hunters. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. — ff Great Plains Regional Medical Center CEO Corey Lively and Lieu- tenant Governor Matt Pinnell’s Chief of Staff Kirby Smith visit prior to the 34th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Turkey Hunt Luncheon in the new activity center. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. Elk City Public School’s Superintendent Mike Sharp and Elk City activity center’s director Matt Bradshaw gather prior to the An- nual Lieutenant Governor’s Turkey Hunt Luncheon. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. April 29th & 30th 9 am to 5 pm "they hear you® | 204 Park view, Elk City, OK Collection of Angels Vases Collection of Dolls Appliances Collection of Chickens _ Frigidaire Refrigerator TRANSITIONS CAN BE HARD. Outside Decour Washer and Dryer Planters Large Leather Very Help your kids avoid the pressures of trying marijuana and Inspired Books Collection Crosses Nice Loveseat Couches And other drugs by being a good source of information. Tools & Fishing Leather Rocking Chair| Though marijuana laws are changing in some states for adults, all forms of marijuana can be harmful for a child’s growing brain. Start talking with your kids SO MUCH MORE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! early about the risks. For tips on how—and when—to begin the conversation, visit: ys. www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov (Caring This program is funded by Oklahoma Department of Mental < Health and Substance Abuse Services, Substance Abuse and ransitions Mental Health Services Administration, the Center for IMHSA Sie locaton» Bomaition + tale Stes Substance Abuse Prevention, SWODA, and Beckham County = vie Coalition Check out our FB page Caring Transitions of Weatherford or Website www.caringtransitionswfdok.com for details.