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Area seniors receive USAO scholarships
Several local high school seniors recently joined an exclusive group of students from across the state chosen to receive scholarships and attend the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma this fall in Chickasha.
The university awarded multiple types of scholarships, from academic to art talent and from athletic to music, to high school seniors throughout Oklahoma.
Nancy Moats, director of financial aid, said this year’s scholarship recipients display high levels of academic and leadership skills.
“It is always exciting to see so much potential in a new freshman class,” she said. “The academic level of the students we are recruiting this year has increased significantly.”
Most of the recipients took advantage of their scholarships by enrolling early in April and May. Fall enrollment for first-time freshmen typically begins in late summer. In addition, recipients can enroll throughout the summer. USAO’s fall term begins Aug. 24.
Ranked for the second time at the top of the exclusive “Great Schools, Great Prices” list in U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide, USAO holds onto its No. 1 spot among all baccalaureate colleges in the western United States. USAO is ranked No. 1 on the “best buys” list for both academic quality and reasonable cost, according to the magazine’s website.
More information about the university is available online at www.usao.edu.
Amber-Pocasset senior John Brown received the Regents Baccalaureate Scholarship. He is the son of Paul and Lynn Brown.
Chickasha High School seniors receiving scholarships include:
Anthony Klipp received the President's Leadership Scholarship. Klipp is the son of Steven and Mischele Klipp.
Cassandra Filip received a University Scholarship. She is the daughter of Otto and Doris Filip. Cassandra recently presented the Valedictory Salute at the CHS commencent exercises.
Christopher Jeffries received the President's Leadership Scholarship. He is the son of Mary and Thomas Jeffries.
Haedyn Kitchko received the Green and Gold Scholarship. She is the niece of Cynthia and C.J. Smith.
Jamie Harvey received an Incentive Scholarship. She is the daughter of Russ and Deana Harvey.
William Ford received the University Scholarship. He is the son of Mike and Susan Ford.
Zachary Robbins received the University Scholarship. He is the son of Alan and Kathy Robbins.
Ninnekah High School seniors receiving scholarships include:
Larrci Menefee received an Incentive Scholarship. Her family includes Traci Allen, Ronnie Allen and Larry Menefee.
Jerren Berry received the University Scholarship. He is the son of Donna and Todd Berry.
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GRADY COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
Plants
Potted Plants
(Several varieties combined)
First: (Adult) Ann O'Bar
Second: (Adult) Joyce Riker
Third: (Adult) Jallane Link -
AROUND THE AREA
SEPTEMBER 2
Poetry Reading
• When: Sept. 2, 7 p.m.
• Where: Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant, Private Room, 3127 S. 4th St., Chickasha
• Details: Featured Poet is Carol Hamilton, writer, storyteller and Poet Laureate of Oklahoma 1995-97Hamilton’s website is www.carolhamilton.org. There is no admission fee to attend the Poetry Reading, and refreshments are available for purchase. For more information, contact Rockford Johnson, 224-0160 or 317-7506. -
Duncan nips Chicks for straight-game win
Duncan got their eighth match win of the season Tuesday, beating Nancy Waters’ Lady Chicks in straight games at the Activity Center.
The Chicks looked like they had a little hangover from Monday night’s tough road loss at Tecumseh, coming out flat again and dropping their first two games by identical 25-17 scores.
They came out firing on all eight cylinders for game three, running out to a 15-9 lead on the strength of a 7-0 run with Shelby Crosley serving, but the Demons battled back to tie it late and the Chicks let it slip away, 25-21. -
STATE SPORTS BRIEFS
NORMAN (AP) — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops has named walk-on Patrick O'Hara as the starting place-kicker for the seventh-ranked Sooners.
Stoops said on his radio show Tuesday night that O'Hara won the competition with Jimmy Stevens, freshman Michael Hunnicutt and redshirt freshman Bryce Easley. -
OSU's Gundy still learning on job
STILLWATER (AP) — Mike Gundy hasn't lost his love for dialing up the right play to keep Oklahoma State's offense purring along.
That passion, which he has called the most enjoyable part of his job as head coach, was bred into him as an offensive coordinator. And he is a former starting quarterback for the Cowboys. -
Whimsical metal work, jewelry part of big art show at USAO
A showing of whimsical metal work and jewelry is scheduled to be on display at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma during Helen’s Show Sept. 10-Oct 1.
The show will feature the work of USAO graduate Helen Shafer. The exhibition will be open daily during normal business hours in the Davis Hall Third Floor Art Gallery on the USAO campus. The show is free and open to the public. An opening reception is scheduled Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. in the gallery. -
High-speed chase lands 1 in jail
A high-speed motorcycle chase down Highway 81 last Wednesday landed a Ninnekah man in jail and a felony charge of eluding a police officer.
Court records show that James William Hutchins, 21, blew by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Timothy Parrish at U.S. Highway 81 and County Road 1460 and was clocked going 144 miles per hour in a posted 70 miles per hour zone.
Parrish reported that he was sitting stationary at that location at about 3:45 p.m. on Aug. 25 when he observed a red motorcycle traveling southbound. He engaged his emergency lights and siren and pulled onto the roadway behind the Triumph motorcycle. -
5 inmates denied parole
Parole was recently denied for five Grady County inmates serving sentences with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
The following individuals were denied at the August Pardon and Parole Board meeting:
• Jeremiah Daniel Cline, who is serving a five-year sentence for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and a five-year sentence for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, began his sentence in August 2008.
• Warren P. Diego, who is serving a 15-year sentence (10 years PTS) for lewd molestation, began his sentence in February 2009. -
Judge recuses herself from pharmacy case
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state district judge has stepped aside from the first-degree murder trial of a pharmacist accused in the fatal shooting of an unconscious would-be robber.
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