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4- The Elk City News November 15, 2023 Carissa King Named Rising Star Sayre BPA Chapter Takes in Estate Planning & Probate State for 14th Year Raising dent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result $2720 for Special Olympics is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of excep- tional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the coun- try. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody ex- cellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit Super- Lawyers.com. ‘After practicing law for more than a decade, Carissa C. King founded King Legal, PLLC in early 2023 where she continues to serve clients WEATHERFORD — Ca- part of Thomson Reuters, is exclusively in regards to es- rissa King has been named a a rating service of outstand- ing lawyers from more than tate rising star in the areas of es- real planning, probate, and estate matters. Located tate planning and probate by 70 practice areas who have in Weatherford, King serves Aeries Western, Elk City; Callie Long, Elk City; Josie Taraco, Elk City; Stephanie attained a high degree of peer Super Lawyers. Each year, no recognition and profession- clients throughout western Vazquez, Clinton; Yareli Rodriquez, Clinton; Tracy Gregory, Elk City; Alex Lamborn, Clin- more than 2.5 percent of the al achievement. The annual Oklahoma both in her Weath- ton; Mya Collins, Clinton; and Minerva Rodriquez, Elk City. lawyers in each state are se- selections are made using a erford office and in traveling lected by the research team patented multiphase process to surrounding communities. at Super Lawyers to receive that includes a statewide sur- For more information, please this honor. Super Lawyers, vey of lawyers, an indepen- visit www.kinglegalok.com. SWOSU Students Awarded Scholarships Western Southwestern Oklahoma BreAnna Pennington, a Varnell from Kingfisher, OK, Technolog State University (SWOSU) is senior from Caney, KS, pursu- both pursuing a B.B.A in Ac proud to announce that four ing a B.B.A in Accounting and counting. Center accounting students in the Ev- a B.B.A in Finance, received These SWOSU students, erett Dobson College of Busi- the Henry Bickerstaff Schol- arship, designed for students along with other scholarship ness and Technology received residing in northwestern recipients, were featured in awards in recognition of their Oklahoma. CPAFOCUS, OSCPA’s maga- academic achievements. The Oklahoma Society of Ashlyn Schilling, a senior zine covering issues affecting Certified Public Accountants from Follett, TX, graduating the accounting profession. (OSCPA), the statewide pro- this December with a B.B.A in SWOSU is proud of the fessional organization for Accounting, was awarded the achievements of these stu- CPAs, has awarded scholar- Retha Duggan Scholarship, dents and for this acknowl- ships ranging from $500 to named after a former OSCPA edgment of their hard work $4,000 thanks to contribu- executive director and fund- and dedication to education. tions from businesses, com- ed by the organization. This munities, and OSCPA mem- scholarship is given to appli- For more information bers. These scholarships are cants who have been admit- about SWOSU's Everett Dob- meant to support students ted to a Master of Accountan- son College of Business and pursuing careers in account cy program. Technology and the Account- Callie Long, Elk City; Aeries Western, Elk City; Sage Passmore, Sayre; Jenna Harris, ing. ing program, please visit this Elk City; Tracy Gregory, Elk City; Minerva Rodriquez, Elk City; Susanne Silk, BPA Advisor; Out of the ten named General scholarships were scholarships granted to ac- also awarded to two SWOSU page: _https://www.swosu. and Josie Taraco, Elk City. counting students, two SWO- students: Dylan Anderson edu/academics/business/in- SU students were selected. from Elk City, OK; and Callie dex.php. CBA Congratulations to the Lucille’s October students of the month - Brylie Driskill of Clinton for 7-9th and Zack Zybach of Elk City for 10-12th! [ What a heartwarming moment to walk in on students who are gathered to study and pray on their own before school! Courtesy photo. Zybach & Fairchild, Moran Equipment CPAs, PLLC 319 Industrial PAWY 2302 W. 3rd Street Elk City Elk City, OK 73644 We love when our students come back to visit! Stacy 580.225.1883 580.225.2515 Kuhns is dedicated to her missionary work in Peru. CBA alumni make a difference all around the world!