January 22, 2022 Issue, Page 8 of 16

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8 Community January 22, 2022 Western Oklahoma Christian School announces Honor Students Western Oklahoma Chris- Brewer, Elk City; Fisher Brit- bree Palmer, Clinton; Zachary Clinton; Molli O’Hara, Elk Elk City; Preston Smith, Elk Paizlee Whitten, Clinton; and tian School, with campuses in ton, Carter; Kirby Carlson, Phelps, Elk City; Norah Redd, City; Ryan Long, Weatherford; City; Eden Youngblood, Ham- Hunter Womack, Elk City. Clinton, Weatherford, and Elk Sayre; Ellie Clark, Weather- Elk City; Benjamin Rogers, Elk Samuel Long, Weatherford; mon; About Western Oklahoma City, recognizes the following ford; Davis Day, Weatherford; City; Rosalie Williamson, Elk Brynlee Redcay, Corn; Finnlee Second Grade: Cade Cross, Christian School: students for their academic Addilyn Funk, Clinton; Clara City; Roberson, Weatherford; Cale Weatherford; Liberdy Moore, Western Oklahoma Chris- achievements for the second Navarre, Weatherford; Hen- Third Grade: Railen Belcher, Sloan, Elk City; Nate Thomas, Elk City; Kash Pearce, Weath- nine weeks. The school distin- ry O’Hara, Elk City; Cooper Elk City; Jadalynn Blatnick, Elk City; Kayley Yates, Elk City; erford; Brayden Rowe, Weath- tian School was founded in guishes two levels of honors Reeves, Clinton; Cade Roberts, Weatherford; Brystal Britton, Austin Zybach, Elk City; erford; Emy Rice, Corn; Tory 1987. The Weatherford cam- each nine-week grading pe- Elk City; Liam Schmidt, Corn; Carter; Ethan Cooke, Corn; Fifth Grade: Nathan Cooke, Rice, Corn; pus was added in 2007 and riod: Sebashtyn Smith, Elk City; Kendall Kliewer, Corn; Gra- Corn; Jaelyn Knutson, Elk Third Grade: Keatyn Clymer the Elk City Campus in 2011. Honor Roll with Distinction Mason Sowders, Weatherford; ham Murray, Clinton; Ellie City; Katelynn Poole, Elk City; Elk City; Avery Irwin, Elk City; Our goal is to provide Bible- is for students who receive all Whitlee Wall, Weatherford; Schmidt, Corn; Reagan Paige Easton Schones; Canute; Ki- Gia Laird, Elk City; Savannah based academic instruction A’s. Jasper Whitten, Clinton; Lin- Sewell, Clinton; Cullen Sloan, ersey Shaw, Elk City; Taegan McClain, Elk City; for WOCS students beginning Honor Roll is for students coln Williams, Weatherford; Elk City; Aaliyah Torres, Clin- Souza, Carter; Fourth Grade: Noah Ches- who receive all A’s and B’s. Ella Williamson, Elk City; ton; Kash Wall, Weatherford; Sixth Grade: Presley De- ter, Elk City; Mia Foster, Clin- with pre-kindergarten and con- Students must have excellent Range Winham, Elk City; Declan Whitten, Clinton; An- Leon, Elk City; Parker Felts, ton; Hensley Hill, Clinton; tinuing through sixth grade. citizenship to qualify for any Second Grade: Layne Al- nabelle Williamson, Elk City; Elk City; Rozilyn Gomez, Corn; Jude Marin, Elk City; Graham The school offers computer, honor roll recognition. len, Elk City; Savannah Daniel, Adelyn Womack, Elk City; and Cade Green, Elk City; Gus Miller, Weatherford; art, music, physical education, Honor Roll with Distinction Weatherford; Laynie Dyck, Elk Kate Zybach, Elk City; O’Hara, Elk City; Audrey Stew- Fifth Grade: Crosslyn Berry, and Bible in addition to the (All A’s): City; Addalie Evetts, Cordell; Fourth Grade: Levi Bai- art, Clinton; Olivia William- Elk City; Cash Deal, Elk City; standard curriculum. WOCS is First Grade: Mady Grace Gibson Felts, Elk City; Darcy ley, Clinton; Elijah Cardwell, son, Elk City; Sixth Grade: Hunter Ches- Clinton; Claire Carlson, Sayre; accredited through the Asso- Bailey, Clinton; Kambree Funk, Clinton; Hunter Hol- Honor Roll (A’s and B’s): ter, Elk City; Olivia Church, Bates, Weatherford; Ava man, Thomas; Ava Laird, Elk Carter Evetts, Cordell; Layla First Grade: Dani Boelte, Weatherford; Alex King, Clin- ciation of Christian Schools Belcher, Elk City; Barrett City; Ryker Lohman, Weather- Holman, Thomas; Ayra Hu- Weatherford; Cooper Hankins, ton; Lillian Miller, Weather- International (ACSI) and the Blatnick, Weatherford; Asher ford; Charlee Nall, Fay; Kam- lett, Clinton; Lydia McElwain, Weatherford; Boston Newton, ford; Miller Mayfield, Elk City; State of Oklahoma. Miss Oklahoma Ashleigh Robinson to Bulldog Clothes Perform at Miss SWOSU Competition Closet is Coming Ashleigh Robinson, Miss Oklahoma 2021, will perform at the Miss SWOSU Competi- the door will be $15. Robinson will also be spend- ing extra time in western (OKCPS), was introduced to the school through volunteer- ing with the Freedom City Her youngest sister, Danielle, has Down Syndrome. Danielle is a vibrant young woman with to SWOSU tion on Saturday, January 29, Oklahoma on Monday and mentoring and reading buddy dreams and capabilities of her on the Southwestern Oklaho- Tuesday, January 24-25. She program. She fell in love with Southwestern Oklahoma p.m. through the end of April own. The Miss Oklahoma ad- ma State University campus in is scheduled to talk with sev- the students. After a year of State University is proud to 2022. The Clothes Closet will Weatherford. eral SWOSU organizations volunteering once a week, she vocates for a culture shift in announce that a clothes closet be closed during campus clos- The competition is at 7 p.m. and then speak at Weatherford accepted a teaching position our communities to include has been set up on the Weath- ings (such as Spring Break). in the Fine Arts Center. Tick- Kiwanis Club on Tuesday. On there. The pandemic kept her those with intellectual and erford campus for students All students with a current ets are on sale and available Saturday, she will also attend classroom virtual until Febru- developmental disabilities in who need business casual or SWOSU ID are allowed to come from any of the candidates as a “meet and greet” with all the ary ‘21. She was named OKCPS opportunities for education, professional clothing. well as the SWOSU Public Re- candidates as well as the Miss District Rookie Teacher of the once a week to receive clothing. employment and social en- The Bulldog Clothes Closet lations/Marketing Office in SWOSU Little Stars. Month in March ‘21. is located in Oklahoma Hall, Volunteers are encouraged gagement. She hopes to create and donations are accepted. Administration Building 205. Robinson, a seventh grade Her social impact initiative Room 107. The hours of opera- Tickets are $10 for the public English/Language Arts teacher and life passions are on a plat- better communities through Please check out www.SWOSU. tion are Monday/Wednesday/ and $5 for individuals with an at F.D. Moon Middle School in form of inclusion. Robinson advocating for inclusion in ev- Friday from 12-3 p.m. and edu/clothescloset for more de- SWOSU I.D. card. All tickets at Oklahoma City Public Schools and her siblings are biracial. ery corner of Oklahoma. Tuesday/Thursday from 2-5 tails. Studio and 1 Bedrooms available at Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Remington Station and Windsor Point Oklahoma Retired Educators New Association meeting appliances Beckham/Roger Mills Unit in the future, with God’s help, theme is “Survivor.” and new of Oklahoma Retired Edu- cators Association meeting we can overcome any tempta- tion. Linda also mentioned Tues- day’s Tea with Tucker, available flooring was January 14, 2022. OREA The minutes were approved on OREA website, www.orea. members gathered at Elk City as presented and the trea- org at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. United Methodist Church, surer’s report was accepted. These short webinars provide “Se Habla 10:00 a.m. to share ideas and Glenda presented the Mem- valuable resources and infor- Espanol” exchange information about bership report with 100 OREA mation about important topics items that concern retired members in Beckham/Roger like Long Term Care, Medicare, “mention promo teachers as well as those who Mills counties, 67 of which are Medical Transportation and code ECDN for a are currently teaching. Presi- members of the local Unit. She more. 10% discount” dent Linda Long welcomed also mentioned information The door prize was won by members Becky Newlin, Judy from the Membership Minute June. Linda adjourned the Haught, Linda Long, Cathy and the free benefits offered to meeting in due form. Remington Station Ventura Heights Windsor Point Lewis, Glenda Ivins, Stephanie OREA members. Through my- All area retired Oklahoma 220 Ridgecrest Dr. 2302 W. Country Club 1500 Stout Drive Malone, Mary Fern Carpenter, ambadiscounts.com, members educators are encouraged and June Lovelace, Gwen Pasby, can escape the winter blahs invited to attend the local Elk City, OK 73644 Elk City, OK 73644 Elk City, OK 73644 Carla Garrison, Lois Hubbard, while saving on several travel meetings of Beckham/Roger Bill Hubbard and guest, Mike options—maybe a beach or Mills Un 580-225-4495 • 580-303-3886 Sparks, Superintendent of Elk even a cruise? Free benefits are City Public Schools. offered on lodging, rental cars, Gwen gave the invocation. cruises, airfare and more. Judy led the US Flag salute and In the Legislative report, the Oklahoma Flag salute. Linda mentioned the following Superintendent Mike Sparks bills that are being considered presented a very interesting at the Capitol: HB 2852, SB program by sharing current 1119 and SB 1114. She also innovative ideas and policies reminded members that there concerning the education of will be an election for the Gov- today’s children. He invited ernor and the State Superin- members to attend the Elk tendent of Public Schools this City speaking engagement of year. Linda stressed the impor- Dr. Marcia Tate on April 22. tance of being informed of the She is an acclaimed educa- objectives of all the candidates. tional consultant author and Another important announce- Opioids: Did You Talk With Your Kids speaker, having taught more ment regarded the hiring of a than 450,000 administrators, new Lobbyist for OREA, Luke Know? About the Facts. teachers, parents, and busi- Martin from Sentinel. He is re- Even if a doctor prescribes an opioid, In some cases, your doctor may prescribe an ness and community leaders placing former Lobbyist, Terry there are still risks when taking them, opioid to your child for things like surgery or throughout the world on five Ingmire. including addiction and overdose, a broken bone. Prescription opioids—when continents. Mr. Sparks was Becky encouraged members which may lead to death. used long term or incorrectly—can cause very complimentary of the to turn in their volunteer hours the brain to become reliant on the drug and town of Elk City. He also spoke at the February 11th meeting, are extremely addictive. highly of Elk City’s public edu- Elk City United Methodist cation system and its dedicat- Church at 10:00 a.m. Carla will ed employees. present the devotional. The Carla gave the devotional Program will be presented by from the book “On This Day” Paula Patterson from AMBA. which reveals moments from Linda noted that ideas are history that occurred on this needed for the OREA Gift Bas- Start talking with your kids about the facts. For tips on day, January 14. The topic of ket to be used as a fundraiser how—and when—to begin the conversation, visit her devotional was, “Overcom- at the State Convention. The www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov. ing Temptation.” Carla noted State Convention is scheduled This program is funded by Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, that on this day and on any day for April 5, 2022 and this year’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, SWODA, and the Beckham County Coalition SMA-18-5078