February 15, 2023 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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Community 8- The Elk City News February 15, 2023 Elk City and Canute Students Honored for Esports Accomplishments NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESPORTS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESPORTS NATIONAL NATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONIES AWARDS CEREMONIES fei TREY SHELTON MASON HOFFMAN Brance Pitzer Canute High School Canute High School Canute High School Canute High School Canute, Oklahoma Canute, Oklahoma Canute, Oklahoma Canute, Oklahoma Fairfield High School (Iowa) Kaleb Murray, Trey Shelton, lege students who are being Day National High School Es- has announced that Elk City Mason Hoffman, Colton Estes, honored for their accomplish- ports Award Ceremonies seek and Canute High School stu- and more are among a select ments in esports. to create a national platform in dents Brance Pitzer, Coach group of high school and col- Now in its 2nd year, The Walter which to elevate and celebrate HIGH SCHOOL ESPORTS Striving for Economic Success AWARDS CEREMONIES with the Governor's annual Broadband Office was formed top-quality fields, bringing State of the State address. ‘The governor outlined his plan and set a vision to deliver high- speed internet access to 95% of in more business and visitors to make Oklahoma the most to our community. Several the state by 2028. business-friendly state in the As I join the Legislature for the planned projects include an nation, capitalizing on the first time, I am eager to further aquatics center, a convention progress we've already made. Oklahoma's economic success. center, an ag expo and an oil Oklahoma now has the third During my time as mayor of and gas museum. fastest-growing economy in the Elk City, voters approved the Also, I want to share an ex- country. The governor wants to continuation of a one-penny citing opportunity, the High continue our economic success sales tax for 20 years for com- School Page Program, for our by focusing on critical areas munity projects to enhance the high school juniors and seniors Nick Archer such as energy, infrastructure, resident’s quality of life. I had to spend some time at the workforce development and the opportunity to oversee the State Capitol during our legis- tax policy. development of these projects, lative session. On Monday, February 6, we In the past, the House has fo- In March 2020, we complet- finally kicked off the first ses- Pages are assigned for one cused on rural economic devel- ed our first project. The city week, Monday through Thurs- sion of the 59th Legislature. opment by passing bills con- installed synthetic turf in 17 day, and they work in the I look forward to an exciting cerning broadband, education, baseball and softball fields. House Chamber during daily and productive session! agritourism and infrastruc- Elk City was the only city in session, run errands for Rep- We officially started session ture. Last year, the Oklahoma Oklahoma to have that many resentatives and House staff, Elk City High School Elk City, Oklahoma and participate in the House Page Mock Legislature. If you know a high school ju- the accomplishments of our efforts of college esports pro- nior or senior who might be high school and college esports grams as well as some of the interested, encourage them to students. The ceremony was people who have worked tire- submit their application soon! set up to honor players, coach- lessly to help grow esports in Legislators only get a certain es and clubs across the United the United States at all levels. number of spots for students States. The greatest number ‘This year’s ceremony will honor from their district every year, of awards come from students 70 students, coaches and clubs so the program fills up fast. The that have become state cham- from six states: Oklahoma, application is found at https:// pions in their respective game Nebraska, California, Wiscon- www.okhouse.gov/pagein- titles and states. sin, Minnesota and Iowa. The tern-program. ‘The second year of the cere- accomplishments of each hon- I intend to continually keep mony will take place on Sat- oree will be commemorated on you informed of what is hap- urday, February 18th at Fair- a collectible trading card (see pening at the Capitol, and I field High School, in Fairfield, samples enclosed). The event is look forward to a great session! IA. The number of states and free and open to everyone. It is truly an honor and priv- individuals participating and For more information, contact ilege to represent you at the being honored have increased. John Grunwald at Fairfield State Capitol. As always, please ‘The ceremony is also beginning High School <john.grunwalde do not hesitate to reach out to to elevate and celebrate the fairfieldsfuture.org> me with any concerns at (405) 557-7312 or at nick.archer@ okhouse.gov. Have something to Nick Archer, a Republican, serves House District 55 in the share with the community? 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