May 23, 2026 Issue, Page 13 of 14

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NEWS The Elk City News SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 • 13B Brian Campbell, former BPA state adviser who was known as “the voice of Oklahoma BPA,” was inducted post- humously into the National BPA Hall of Fame. Picture are, from left, Mark Burch, BPA state adviser and business, marketing and information technology education division manager at Oklahoma CareerTech; Gina Hubbard, Okla- homa CareerTech director of statewide outreach; and Campbell’s sons, Nathan and Michael Campbell. OREA- Beckham/Roger Oklahoma BPA wins multiple Mills Unit Meet awards at national conference Lovely May flowers adorned the tables at Elk City United on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.” Judy IDENT-Linda Long, VICE PRESIDENT-Judy Haught, Oklahoma Business Profession- into the National BPA Hall of Fame: affiliated with business and infor- Methodist Church to wel- shared a heartwarming story, SECRETARY-Cathy Lewis, als of America returned from the Athena Frank, retired business and mation technology education. The come retired teachers of this “The Good Teacher,” followed and TREASURER-Glenda National Leadership Conference information technology teacher other six are FCCLA (family and area. On May 8, 2026, 10:30 by The Bell Ceremony. In Ivins. Delegates for State Con- with two Hall of Fame awards, an and BPA adviser at Central Tech- consumer sciences education), FFA a.m., President Linda Long memory of Fay Robinson, vention, October 6, are Linda adviser award, three state associa- nology Center in Drumright, and (agricultural education), SkillsUSA welcomed Larry Long, Karen Peggy Jo Patten, Larry Elli- and Larry Long, VIM Stepha- tion awards and a number of chap- Brian Campbell, former BPA state (trade and industrial education), S. Whitely, Cindy Wood, Su- son, Oweita Calvert, Carole nie Malone and Judy Haught. ter and individual awards. adviser who was known as “the DECA (marketing education), zanne Walker, Carla Garri- Bruce, Gwen Pasby, Bernita Glenda made a motion to Oklahoma BPA members and voice of Oklahoma BPA.” Campbell Technology Student Association son, Stephanie Malone, Tana Lookingbill and Jane Hard- accept the delegates, Carla advisers attended the conference was inducted posthumously. (science, technology, engineer- Feldman, Glenda Ivins, Judy en, a short bio was read and seconded, motion passed. In earlier this month in Nashville, Oklahoma BPA also brought ing and mathematics) and HOSA Haught, Cathy Lewis and a solitary bell was rung. To view of this Unit getting to- Tennessee, with almost 7,000 oth- home the Professional Cup in all (health careers education). June Lovelace to the meeting complete the Memorial Ser- gether in the summer for a ers from across the country. In ad- three divisions -- middle level, of Beckham/Roger Mills Unit vice, members sang the song; visit and a meal, Tana made a dition to competing in business and secondary and postsecondary. The OKLAHOMA CAREERTECH: of Oklahoma Retired Educa- “Hymn of Promise.” Judy gave motion to have a get-together, information technology skills con- Professional Cup is awarded to the OKLAHOMA’S WORKFORCE tors. Special guests included the closing prayer. Cathy seconded. Linda will tests, they attended leadership and state association with the strongest LEADER Joe Buchanan, a State Sen- The minutes were approved announce the date, time and professional development work- overall participation and achieve- The Oklahoma Department of ate candidate from Altus, his as presented. The treasurer’s place at a later date. Congrat- shops and elected the 2026-27 BPA ment in the BPA Cares program Career and Technology Education wife Carol, and friend Darren report was accepted as read. ulations to Linda, who has national student leadership team. and is not based on competitive provides leadership and resources Murray of Elk City Fire De- Suzanne noted the Beck- been elected to serve as OREA “Watching our advisers and stu- event wins alone, said Burch. and assures standards of excellence partment. ham/Roger Mills Scholarship State Vice President for 2026- dents represent Oklahoma on the Scott Kohnle of Central Middle for a comprehensive statewide sys- June gave the invocation. report will be ready at the be- 27. She will begin her term in national stage at BPA Nationals was School in Bartlesville was named tem of career and technology edu- Judy led the flag salutes. ginning of school year 2026- July. an incredible point of pride,” said Emerging Advisor of the Year. cation. The system offers programs Karen shared a heartfelt de- 27. Glenda reported 68 mem- Events to add to the cal- Mark Burch, BPA state adviser and Oklahoma BPA had 14 na- and services in 29 technology cen- votional titled “Responding bers. Tana gave the report on endar include Tea Time with business, marketing and informa- tional winners; 11 national first ter districts operating on 63 cam- with Peace.” She referenced Volunteer hours, noting the Tucker—May 12, OREA tion technology education division runners-up; 13 national second puses, 394 PK-12 school districts, Mathew 5:9 which states deadline for turning them in Board Meeting—May 13, and manager at Oklahoma CareerTech. runners-up; and 126 finalists who 20 Skills Centers campuses that in- “Blessed are the peacemak- is today. Linda gave the Legis- Retired Educators National “Their professionalism, prepara- placed in the top eight in compe- clude three juvenile facilities and 49 ers: for they shall be called the lative report. The COLA is 3% Conference in Denver-- June tion and dedication were evident in tition. adult education and family literacy children God.” for teachers who have been 29 through July 1. Last but not every interaction and competition. In addition, 16 chapters received providers. Judy presented today’s pro- retired 8-19 years, 0% up to 8 the least item for the calendar, They not only showcased their tal- Quality Chapter Distinction, The agency is governed by the gram, Beckham/Roger Mills years and 6% for 20 years and is the next OREA Beckham/ ents and hard work but also reflect- 40 chapters received BPA Cares State Board of Career and Tech- OREA Memorial Service for up. Roger Mills Unit meeting, ed the strength of career and tech- awards, and 33 student members nology Education and works close- area teachers who passed The election of officers for September 11. nical education in our state. We are were Ambassador Torch award ly with the State Department of during the previous year. The this unit brought a motion Glenda won the door prize. extremely proud of how well they winners. Education and the State Regents Scripture she chose was Deu- from Carla to retain the cur- Linda wished everyone a great represented Oklahoma and the ex- BPA is one of seven CareerTech for Higher Education to provide a teronomy 32:2, “Let my teach- rent officers for 2026-2027. summer and adjourned the ample they set for others.” student organizations affiliated seamless educational system for all ing fall like rain and my words Cindy seconded, motion car- meeting. Two Oklahomans were inducted with CareerTech programs. It is Oklahomans. descend like dew, like showers ried. Officers include PRES- ACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on SOUTHWEST game warden stationed in Coman- temperature 68°F and murky. (US- minnows around rocks. Walleye Altus-Lugert: May 11. Elevation che County. ACE Lake Level) Blue and channel slow on minnows around main is 22 ft. below normal and stable, catfish fair on crawfish and stink- lake and rocks. Report submitted water temperature 66°F and clear. Fort Cobb: May 10. Elevation is bait around points and rocks. Re- by Jason Badley, game warden sta- (USACE Lake Level) Walleye good normal and stable, water tempera- port submitted by David Smith, tioned in Harper County. on jigs around dam, docks, main ture 68°F and stained. (USACE game warden stationed in Kiowa lake, and rocks. Channel catfish Lake Level) Crappie on hair jigs, County. Foss: May 10. Elevation is below fair on jigs around main lake and jigs, and live bait around docks, normal and falling, water tempera- rocks. Report submitted by Bran- points, and riprap. Report submit- Waurika: May 11. Elevation is ture 68°F and clear. (USACE Lake don Lehrman, game warden sta- ted by Justin Cornett, game warden normal and stable, water tempera- Level) Largemouth and small- tioned in Greer County. stationed in Caddo County. ture 71°F and stained. Largemouth mouth bass good on buzz baits, bass and striped bass hybrids and crankbaits, flukes, and spinnerbaits Ellsworth: May 10. Elevation is Lawtonka: May 10. Elevation is white bass and crappie fair on around brush structure, coves, and 7 ft. below normal and stable, wa- normal and stable, water tempera- crankbaits, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, standing timber. Crappie good on ter temperature 67°F and murky. ture 67°F and clear. (USACE Lake PowerBait, small lures, spinner- NORTHWEST nows around brush structure. Re- grubs, jigs, and minnows around ( USGS Lake Level) White bass, Level) White bass and crappie fair baits, and tube jigs around brush Canton: May 12. Elevation is port submitted by Jaylen Flynn, brush structure, coves, and weed crappie, and saugeye fair on jigs, on jigs, minnows, small lures, and structure, dam, docks, main lake, normal and stable, water tem- game warden stationed in Blaine beds. Walleye good on crawfish, minnows, sassy shad, and spoons spinnerbaits around docks, riprap, rocks, and weed beds. Blue and perature 65°F and clear. (USACE County. flukes, shad, and spoons around around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Report submitted channel catfish fair on crawfish, cut Lake Level) White bass slow on dam, main lake, and riprap. Re- main lake, rocks, and shore- by Mike Carroll, game warden sta- bait, dough bait, hot dogs, stink- jigs and lipless baits around riv- Fort Supply: May 11. Elevation port submitted by Clint Carpenter, lines. Blue and channel catfish fair tioned in Comanche County. bait, and worms. Report submitted er mouth. Striped bass hybrids is normal and stable, water tem- game warden stationed in Custer on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad by Tucker Clem, game warden sta- slow on live bait around main perature 68°F and stained. (US- County. around main lake and points. Re- Tom Steed: May 12. Elevation is tioned in Jefferson County. lake. Crappie slow on jigs and min- port submitted by Mike Carroll, 3 ft. below normal and stable, water CareerTech transitions adult education programs in Tulsa Tulsa adults working on high center will close June 30. literacy skills or earn high school literacy programs. For more infor- state legislature voted to move the and services in 29 technology cen- school diplomas or literacy skills “We have transitioned to in- equivalency diplomas will have mation, please contact Oklahoma adult education grant to ODCTE ter districts operating on 63 cam- will still be able to pursue their creasing funding to three other two main options, she added: CareerTech’s Mikaila Intemann at from the Oklahoma State Depart- puses, 394 PK-12 school districts, education even though an adult programs in the Tulsa area,” Coca Family and Children Services 405-743-5556.” ment of Education. 20 Skills Centers campuses that in- education and family literacy site is said. in central, north and east Tulsa CareerTech’s AEFL division clude three juvenile facilities and 49 closing. The three programs will offer County and Central Technology oversees classes in high school OKLAHOMA CAREERTECH: adult education and family literacy Oklahoma CareerTech, which AEFL courses and English as a sec- Center in south and west Tulsa equivalency preparation, English OKLAHOMA’S WORKFORCE providers. oversees adult education and family ond language classes starting in late County. as a second language, citizenship LEADER The agency is governed by the literacy in the state, has three other July or early August, she said. “There will be more information and English literacy and civics ed- The Oklahoma Department of State Board of Career and Tech- programs in the area that will serve The YWCA will be the prima- available from these programs as ucation. Students can earn a GED, Career and Technology Education nology Education and works close- students from the Adult Learning ry service point for English as a we get closer to July,” Coca said. HiSET or Oklahoma Career Read- provides leadership and resources ly with the State Department of Center at Union Public Schools, second language classes for adults “Oklahoma CareerTech serves as iness diplomas. and assures standards of excellence Education and the State Regents said Stephanie Coca, strategic wanting to learn or improve their the informational contact for any- Oklahoma CareerTech became for a comprehensive statewide sys- for Higher Education to provide a workforce partnerships manager at English, Coca said. one interested in learning more responsible for adult education tem of career and technology edu- seamless educational system for all Oklahoma CareerTech. The Union Adults who want to improve about adult education and family and family literacy in 2014 after the cation. The system offers programs Oklahomans.