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NEWS 8• SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 The Elk City News Miss Western Oklahoma CBA Entertains Rotarians By Sheryl Ponce Mine, personally, is having a can ask any questions, person- healthy mind. Healthy minds al opinions, political beliefs, as Before heading out to com- teach people to build better well as who a person is as an pete in the Miss Oklahoma boundaries for their mental individual. Another 20 percent Pageant, Kya Carpenter, rep- and physical well-being. They is based on the talent section of resenting Miss Western Okla- are learning to say no to things the contest. homa, spoke to the Elk City that make them feel unsafe or “Our competition is June 10, Rotarian Club last week during uncomfortable for kids, but 11th and 13th. The finals will their regular noon meeting. also for adults. To learn that be on the 13th. If you’re in- She spoke on behalf of the Miss it’s okay to not stretch yourself terested in purchasing tickets, Western Oklahoma pageant, so thin that your body reaches please come talk to me,” Car- which is a new title established physical exhaustion,” Carpen- penter added. for Western Oklahoma only. ter continued. Every girl west of I-35 is Carpenter is going into her She said that the best thing welcome to enter the pageant. senior year at the University is to excel in a few things so an Carpenter wants to place girls of Central Oklahoma, and she individual can prepare herself into an area that she is knowl- plans on going to law school instead of trying to do every- edgeable, based on her home- when she completes her bach- thing and wearing out. town. She would like to make elor’s degree. “The Miss America system sure the competitors know “I wanted to talk about how has changed since Susan Pow- about the area she is represent- the Miss America opportunity ell was crown. It no longer has ing. is now expanding into West- a swimsuit competition. It has After answering questions ern Oklahoma. This is the first fitness (competition) where and explaining how the schol- time we’ve truly had a title they are promoting less of arship helps girls though col- dedicated to be open for every who’s the skinniest and more lege and being prepared in an girl in Western Oklahoma. The In July they will be having who can physically be able to interview, Carpenter than gave titles make you think they’re the first official pageant from do the job of Miss Oklahoma. the Rotarians a sampling of her from Western Oklahoma, has Western Oklahoma, which will It is about who’s taking care of talent, which was singing. She been open statewide for a re- include approximately $8,000 her health, nutrition and body, chose to sing “Winner Takes ally long time, which, while in prizes, and that continues to to do the 12 hour days and the All,” from “Mamma Mia.” that’s great, we love bringing grow. Carpenter said that they five hour nights,” Carpenter The Rotarians thanked Car- people here, we also want to are reaching out to the Pan- said. penter for coming to the meet- make sure we’re giving girls handle communities also. The The ten-minute interview ing and sharing her experience opportunities to represent the contest will be held in Wenoka. now is 20 percent of the total and talent with the club. She place that they know best,” “As a title holder, I talk about score. It is when the contestant will be competing in June for Carpenter explained. a community service initiative. talks to the judges, and they Miss Oklahoma Contest. CANUTE Students from CBA had a great end to our school year with a fun day together at Quartz Mountain. Congratulations to Milee Porter for setting a record in the 300m Hurdles at the Kat Meacham Invitational in Jake Beutler, Teague Farris, and Coach Blackburn being selected as WOBCA All-Stars. Clinton on April 18th. Congratulations to Mr. Redcay and Mr. Zeller on being voted by the students as the staff members of the year! And congratulations to Bentli Whitson on being selected by the teachers as the student of the 4th quarter. Josh Moran President/Owner 319 Industrial PKWY Canute Kindergarten students got rewarded for finishing at least 3 Camera Word Folders. Several of these students finished up to seven folders. Elk City, OK 73644 Mega 580.225.2575 Farmers Union Co-Op Gin Breeze & Mini Breeze Call For MORAN SERVING Pricing! Parts Available! EQUIPMENT Oklahoma ~ Texas ~ New Mexico www.moranequipment.com 720 S. Main, Elk City 580-225-6554 580-225-0191 One of the largest metal 918 N. Van Buren suppliers between Elk City, OK 73644 www.elkcitycoop.com OKC and Amarillo www.janningwelding.com SUBSCRIBE TODAY We proudly support the students, staff and administration at Canute Schools Current news and ~ Great Plains Bank great deals delivered 620 Highway 66, Canute, OK 73626 banksovereign.com | Member FDIC ~ First National Bank right to your door!