January 18, 2023 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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n i t y 8- The Elk City News m u January 18, 2023 C o m 52nd Annual National WPC Meet held in Elk City last year to the National RTE. 66 and place was started by Tom Staf- Road House, an iconic old Rte. Transportation Museum, it is ford, astronaut who flew on 66 gas station converted into a great historical museum con- the Apollo 10 lunar mission. a historic restaurant and stop- cerning the history of the area. ‘This, to me, was the surprise Qing place for many of the clas- ‘The museum has displays from event of the whole time there. sic cars that traverse the Moth- various eras, sections dedicat- ‘This museum rivals any of the er Road. ed to home town people who biggies, Wright Patterson, Saturday was showtime, the made it big, Will Rogers is a the Naval Air museum or the staple at all Oklahoma muse- Smithsonian in its size, exhibit reason for our gathering. We ums. Cars and Rt 66 memora- quality and historical impor- got into our spiffed-up rides bilia were also displayed. In the tance to our nation’s history. and ventured across the street afternoon, we caravaned out to From there we drove down to the Doug Gray Chrysler Clinton to visit the Oklahoma the road to visit the Heart- Dodge Jeep dealership where route 66 Museum. This muse- land of America Museum. This we assembled them for photo- um offers visitors a personal place chronicles life in western graphs and camaraderie before journey through the history of Oklahoma by preserving his- the actual meet. We drove to the nation’s most revered high- torical artifacts and providing a public lot in downtown Elk way. We encountered the icon- authentic and educational dis- ic ideas, images, and myths plays on the various aspects City where we were able to set of the fabled Mother Road. of life in the heartland, the up in some semblance of shade Displayed about the museum museum showcases over 70 and cool, Later that evening, Personal Reflections By blazing sun. Made me think At first glance, the endless flat were the dreams and the labor exhibits of items ranging from we got together for the awards FrankT Pascoe about those hardy pioneers landscape of the surroundings needed to make the road a re- the Great Depression and WWI banquet at the Elk City Civic over 150 years ago who made seemed parched, brown and ality. It was time to experience to the Iraq War. Other displays Center. The food was good and that same dusty trek in a cov- dusty, devoid of much to do As I write this, it is 90 de- the Dust Bowl as thousands include a drug store, music-re- plentiful, The hosts went out of grees cooler outside than it ered wagon. Some of us had or see. But were we surprised. streamed along the road, away lated items, toys, games, a on- their way to decorate and cele- was four months ago, during air conditioned vehicles and The host group cooked up a from the drought and despair, room schoolhouse, American brate our meet. July, in Elk City. A contingent did not feel the heat until we great itinerary of things for and towards the “land of prom- Indian artifacts, historic cars, Sunday, we said our good- of hardy travelers ventured opened our doors. Took your us to check out that shows “ya ise.” tractors, clothing, a telephone byes till next year, (Niagara from points east and points breath away... can't judge a book by its cov- Friday started with a tour switchboard, phone booth, Falls), and all departed back west across our great land, We were met by our host er.” The area has much to show of the Stafford Air and Space 1930's bedroom, blacksmith down the Mother Road to to meet on the Mother Road, for the event, Basil Weather- describing its diverse history Museum in Weatherford. It is ashop, an original Route 66 gas Route 66, for the WPC Annu- ly, who, with his able volun- from settlement times to the popular indoor/outdoor muse- diner, portable jail, communi- points home. We wish to thank al car meet. We arrived at the teers, pretty well set up the 20th century. um in Weatherford, featuring cation technology, patriotism Basil and his gang for hosting host hotel, the Elk City Hamp- meet, directed and guided us On Thursday, we got in our over 3,500 aerospace artifact and religion. Lots to do and this memorable event. Yes we ton Inn to 115 degree heat and around town and kept us cool. cars and drove across town and interactive activities. This see. Dinner was at Lucille’s got our kicks on Route 66. SWOSU Students Named to Honor Rolls for Fall 2022 Semester Editors Note: Only area stu- Walker & Jolie Walker Casey Zachary Erick Guerrero, Grant Christian, Megan Mills, Jarett Mitch- dents are listed below. Makyla McIntyre, McK- Carolina Colchado, Kate- ell, Megan Mitchell, Andrew Leedey Dean’s Honor Roll Fall inzi Shattuck & Tanner lynn Cornelsen, Maci Cran- Moore, Brooklynn Morris, President’s Honor Roll Kesley Carman & Kayden 2022 Smith dell, Kaleb Devaughan, Jus- Abigale Moses, Jazmen Fall 2022 Chapman tin Dowe, Lauren Eichler, Niles, Ashton Odom, Car- Burns Flat Burns Flat Foss Jacob Eichler, Clarissa olena Oniwa, June Parker, Sayre Abby Sharp & Stephanie Boone Hardaway Elliott, Sarah Espino, Au- Alexa Benedict, Kayla Ezequiel Ayala, Hunter Braxton Pennington, To- Boone, Hailey Cline, Autumn Young tumn Foster, Kymree Foxx, sha Potter, Darren Powers, Jones, & Josh Mooney Dodson, Bradly Henderson, Leedey Addison Friesen, Austin Cabbet Powers, Lillyanna Clayton Kilgore, Randy Canute Christopher Goldston Garner, Kelli Garrison, Al- Puente, Anthony Quiroz, Ol- Canute Powell, Hagen Simon, Mat- Samuel Barela, Brandi isha Giri, Lani Goldner, ivia Ramos, Jasmyn Ratliff, Tyler Janning, Colby thew Swint &Trevin Wolfe Sayre Franklin, Tiffany Iven, Jil- Alex Gooch, Jada Graybill, lian Schneberger, Baylee Brooklyn Read, Raymond Maddox, & Lauren Shields Miranda Brinkley, Faith Elizabeth Gregston, Jihee Weatherford Waggoner & Kyler Williams Bryan, Dustin Denney, Syd- Ha, Jaycee Hallum, Kar- Redbird, Cadren Reed, Les- Carter Grey Adkins, Bethany Al- lie Rivas, Jessica Roedell, ney Fairless, Audri Flowers, lee Harrell, Carlee Harris, Cody Schmidt, Nicholas Mackenzie Dyer, Brystal exander, JT Allen, Hayden Carter Tarryn-Jade McKinley, Lily- Randie Helt, Kennedie Hel- Florea, & Madisson Miller Amentrout, Ana Arrieta, Jennifer Cartwright an Rangel, Ryann Richard- ton, Landon Hester, Addys- Selensky, Kimberly Jo Sie- Ausha Baker, Lesley Bak- son & Gerra Tomberlin on Hicks, Edith Hinojosa, gle, Kyser Smith, Jennifer er, Rayna Barker, Madison Cheyenne Trey Hon, Hailey Husband, Staggs, Tyler Stark, Tuck- Cheyenne Latisha Barfield, Sydney Blalack, Aleah Bozarth, Abigail Barton & Cailby Ashli Bradford, Macel Can- Batchelor, Taylor Choate, Weatherford CheyIn Hyman, Inseo Kim, er Stevens, Kylee Stewart, Perez Brooklyn Absher, Karina Soohyun Kim, Haley Law- Hannah Strickler, Erika terbury TV, Steven Cardenas, Sydnee Key, Lockland Lip- Adair, Sarah Adibi, Amir rence, Hannah Levingston, Stutzman, Jozie Taylor, Alex Cory Cart, Lauren Chastain, pencott & Hunter Roark Adibi, Callen Agan, Mat- Rosenda Limas Hernandez, Thao, Abigail Thibodeaux, Clinton Rhett Conkling, Cullen Kiana Barker, Kelcie Cook, Madison Crisp, Brock Clinton thew Ahlemeier, Isabella Delaynie Mayes, Tanner Troy Weber, Addison White- Beals, Kamryn Brewer, Te- Daniels, Michaela Davis, Ashlyn Breitling, Lean- ‘Amen, Andres Arrieta, Jessi- McMullin, Joseph Mcphear- field, Steven Wilson, Maggie resa Carter, Abigail Casas, Coby De Angelo, Hanna na Cook, Jackson Crumley, ca Bare, Abigail Birky, Mac- son, Maycee McSperitt, Wood, James David Wright, Kathryn Daugherty, Ash- Dirickson, Jake Estes, Ja- Michael Deatherage, Ben ey Buss, Allison Canterbury, Khrystyna Melnychuk, Han- Michael Wyatt & Benjamin leigh Farr, Lela Guadarra- cob Fast, Cameron George, Esparza, Demi Estrada, Yelim Chae, Leslie Chavez nah Miller, Caitlin Miller, Zimmerman ma, Amber Hansen, Audrie Camille Goerend, Megan Jack Foster, Johnny Galvan, Hernandez, Brittnee Hon- Hankins, Catlin Harris, An- Kamron Gerhardt, Haggard, eycutt, Mykala Hook, Jes nalee Harris, Charles Harris, Eliazar Hernandez, Ash- ca Jefferson, Jingjing King, Kelln Henderson, Jennifer ley Keith, Michael Knabe, Matthew Mann, McKen- Hollan, Kilian Huber, Ry- Kennedy Listak, Madison na McMullin, Lybia Ruiz, der Jarvis, Miso Kim, Sar- Mclemore, Jenna Nelson, Chase Terry, Israel Villanue- ah Kirby, Phoenix Kiser, Trey Newcomb, Lisa Ray, SLIFE FAMILY BENEFIT RAFFLE va & Blake Wolters Jeston Laney, Kaylin Lang- Adriana Rodriguez, Teodo- ‘The Slife family lost their home and all personal belongings due to a fire on Jan. 3%, Their home is total ford, Gayeon Lee, Summer ra Rodriguez, Lowell Sort- loss. We are hoping to help with their living expenses during this time. Elk City Lettkeman, Christian Lind- er, Hardy Sperle, Hayley DRAWING WILLBE JAN. 25th @ 3:00 P.M. 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