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August 18, 2021 News/AG Pioneer to Serve as Underwriting Sponsor of 2021 SWOSU Athletic Auction & Hall of Fame Ceremony ‘The Southwestern Oklaho- ship with Pioneer, we are able beginning on October 2 and chase. sets for the benefit of SWOSU. 14 counties in southern Kan- ma State University (SWOSU) to welcome back our alumni running through October 22. Please visit the website for About Pioneer Cellular: Cel- sas and provides nationwide Athletic Association is pleased and friends to the Pioneer Cel- ‘The main event on October the event — www.SWOSUAth- lular Network Partnership coverage through roaming al- to announce that longtime lular Events Center for a fun 23 will kick off with a cocktail leticAuction.com - as it will d/b/a Pioneer Cellular is a liances with national carriers. SWOSU benefactor Pioneer time that provides important hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by be updated with a full list of Partnership Group comprised Pioneer Cellular provides 4G will serve as Underwriting assistance to our student-ath- dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The items regularly. of Pioneer Telephone Cooper- LTE and 3G EVDO, as well as Sponsor of the 15th annual letes and athletic programs.” 2021 Hall of Fame honorees Anyone interested in donat- ative, Inc., KanOkla Telephone advanced mobility services Athletic Auction & Hall of All proceeds from the auc- will be recognized at 7 p.m. ing items to the auction or Association, South Central and data applications such Fame Ceremony. tion benefit SWOSU’s athletic with the live auction begin- needing further information Communications of Kansas, as Video, Picture, Text Mes- In this capacity, Pioneer will scholarships and recruitment ning at 8 p.m. featuring a wide about the event is encouraged and Hinton Cellular Company saging and High-Speed Web provide key financial support efforts. variety of premium items and to contact Clarke Hale by email in Hinton, Oklahoma. Launch- Browsing. For more informa- for this major SWOSU fun- “Pioneer Cellular, Broad- experiences available to par- at clarke-haleeswosu.edu or by ing cellular service in 1988, tion about Pioneer Cellular, draising event. In a new for- band and Special Access is ticipants. phone at 817-707-6795. the group serves customers in dial 800.641.2732 or visit Go- mat, the auction will now also proud to continue investing in Tickets and tables for the The 2021 SWOSU Athletic 47 counties in Oklahoma and Pioneer.com include the SWOSU Athletic SWOSU. Pioneer is an amaz- auction & hall of fame banquet Auction & Hall of Fame Ban- Hall of Fame induction cer- ing place to work and takes are on sale now. Single tickets quet is hosted by the SWOSU emony and recognize the 2021 SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame great pride in our communi- are $150 and tables for 8 are Athletic Association. The As- ties throughout our service $1,500. To make your ticket/ sociation is a subsidiary of Sparklight to Award area. We ask all of our friends table purchases or for more the SWOSU Foundation, Inc., honorees. “Pioneer's _ tremendously and neighbors to join us in information, please contact which was established in 1977 $12,000 generous sponsorship allows celebrating SWOSU and sup- to individuals building the SWOSU Office of Institu- to promote philanthropy and SWOSU to bring together porting student-athletes,” said tional Advancement at 580- distribute funds to support two much-loved events: the Pioneer Vice President of Mar- 774-3267 or e-mail SWOSU the activities and programs SWOSU Athletic Auction and the SWOSU Athletic Hall of keting, Sales & Service Kim Grellner. Advancement Coordinator for Athletics Kayla McQuillan at of SWOSU. Located on the Weatherford campus in the a stronger connection Fame induction,” said SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Helton. Silent auction bidding will take place online at www. kayla.mcquillaneswosu.edu Event food and beverage are historic Burton House, the Foundation currently stew- in their community “Thanks to SWOSU'’s partner- SWOSUAthleticAuction.com all-inclusive with ticket pur- ards nearly $31 million in as- Phoenix, Arizona - Spark- “Sparklight is committed to light today announced it will connecting our customers and award $1,000 each to 12 in- communities to what matters dividuals making a difference most,” said Trish Niemann, in the communities it serves Sparklight’s Senior Director of as part of the internet service Corporate Communications. provider's “A Stronger Connec- “We want to recognize those tion” social media campaign. individuals in the communities Individuals throughout the we serve who are also building 21 states Sparklight serves can connections — those often-un- nominate a fellow community member simply by sharing a sung heroes who make a last- photo and written entry out- ing impact on the lives of their lining how the nominee works friends and neighbors.” to build connections in their Entries will be accepted community - whether through through Sept. 5 at sparkdight. volunteering, caregiving, com/contest. Winning indi- teaching, as a first responder viduals will be highlighted on or myriad other ways. Three Sparklight’s social media chan- individuals will be selected to nels, including Facebook and win each week for four weeks. Instagram. MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Helen D Williams DUI State of Okla vs Billy H Jackson Possession of CS & parapher- ‘The 2021 Southwestern Oklahoma State University freshman class in Weatherford gathered August 12 for meetings and a class picture as the freshmen prepare for their first day of university classes on Monday, August 16. nalia FELONIES State of Okla vs Robbie B Washburn Control of vehicle SWOSU Awards 2021-22 Authentic while intoxicated Journalism Scholarship to State of Okla vs Austin M Visconti DUI. DUS State of Okla vs Brianna N Sloan Conspiracy. Bringing Kenedie Walker contraband into jail State of Okla vs Stephen J Phillips Domestic assault & bat- tery with a dangerous weapon MARRIAGES € DIVORCES MARRIAGE LICENSES Joshua Johnson, Elk City ~ Karissa Callahan, Elk City Payton David, Elk City — Bailey Bruner, Elk City Austin Bonner, Elk City ~ Brycee Meadows, Elk City Camron Rogers, Elk City - Cheyanne McMullin, Elk City DIVORCES Justin Walkervs Chelsea Walker Kenedie Walker, Walter Crouch and Jack Shelton. Courtesy photos. Julie Nalley vs Ryan Nalley Richard Bailey vs Lisa Bailey Southwestern Oklahoma is active in Sigma Sigma Chi ton’s widow, Margaret Shelton public perception of “the Hill- State University (SWOSU) stu- sorority. of Oakland (MD), and their top.” dent Kenedie Walker of Ham- “Congratulations to Kenedie children: daughter Becky West ‘The Jack B. Shelton & Wal- mon has been named SWOSU’s Walker on being named (SWOSU Class of 1976) and ter Crouch Memorial Scholar- Jack B. Shelton & Walter SWOSU’s 2021-22 Jack B. Shel- husband Bill of Lake Eufaula; ship Fund is stewarded by the Crouch Scholar for the 2021- ton & Walter Crouch Scholar! daughter Susan Smith of Oak- SWOSU Foundation, Inc. The 22 academic year. We appreciate very much the land (MD); and son Jack “Bar- Foundation was established Make a lifelong Walker was selected to re- generous donors who have ney” Shelton (SWOSU Class of friend from ceive the Jack B. Shelton & made this recognition possi- 1988) and his wife Wanda of in 1977 to promote philan- Walter Crouch Memorial ble,” said SWOSU President Dr. Ham Lake (MN). thropy and distribute funds abroad. Enrich your family Scholarship for the Pursuit of Diane R. Lovell. “The names of Taken together, Shelton and to support the activities and with another culture Authentic Journalism by the these two men continue to live Crouch invested over four de- programs of SWOSU. Located and give a hard- SWOSU Department of Art, on our campus as exemplars of cades in service to SWOSU. on the Weatherford campus in working Scholarship Student the Communication & Theater integrity and creativity, and I Assistant Vice President for In- the historic Burton House, the opportunity to Scholarships Selection Com- know they would be so proud stitutional Advancement Gar- Foundation currently stewards scout She experience your mittee after submitting a com- to see our students excelling.” rett King at SWOSU said the nearly $30 million in assets volunteering’ American way oflife. especially bas ball er Hels inking forward hisxcited hosttofamily's join in daily with Call us to host a petitive essay entitled Journal- ‘The Jack B. Shelton & Walter two men worked passionately spending time host ierAmerican wi student today! ism vs Editorial Opinion. Crouch Memorial Scholarship and diligently to cultivate the for the benefit of SWOSU. For activities! information on how to make Walker is a junior currently Fund was established in 2017 university's distinctive and en- Amy at 1-800-733-2773 or Jennifer at 952-446-5577 to honor the life and accom- during brand and style. Shel- a charitable gift to SWOSU, studying mass communica- host.asse.com or [email protected] tion. She is a Madge Lenz Jor- plishments of the late Jack B. ton and Crouch mentored and please contact the SWOSU dan Scholar and works for the Shelton and the late Walter inspired many students during Foundation at 580-774-3267 SWOSU Athletic Department Crouch. The fund has been their years at SWOSU and left or visit www.SWOSUFounda- in sports information. Walker generously endowed bv Shel- a lasting. vositive impact on tion.com.