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10 - The Elk City News December 9, 2023 SWOSU Esports to SWOSU Accepting Nominations for Bernhardt Compete in Four Academic Excellence Award NECC Championships case excellence in teaching and be recognized as outstand- for nominees, demonstrated through volunteer efforts YW SWOSU ing educators with a record of aimed at improving the lives of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Esports accomplishments valued by others. SWOSU students, the commu- Nominations may be made is all set for a week packed with action as they prepare for four nity, and the state. Embody- by any of the following individ- NECC Championships. The SWOSU Blue team will be competing BERNHARDT ACADEMIC ing SWOSU’s core values of uals or groups: university ad- from Monday, Dec. 4, to Friday, Dec. 8, at the SWOSU Esports EXCELLENCE AWARD excellence, integrity, leader- ministration, faculty, or staff Arena in the Wellness Center on the Weatherford campus. ship, loyalty, respect, and self members; affiliate or support ‘The SWOSU Blue team will be facing off against other teams less service, nominees must organizations of the univer- in their quest for four NECC championship titles. Success in Southwestern Oklahoma Established in 1994 by Dr. contribute to instilling these sity; current or former SWOSU these matches would potentially earn them enough points to IState University (SWOSU) is Bill and Theta Juan Bernhardt, values in students, preparing students: friends of the uni- currently accepting nomina- the Bernhardt Academic Ex- them for a successful future versity. jtions for the annual Bernhardt cellence Award acknowledges and encouraging good citizen- qualify for the NECC national tournaments, after the fall and To nominate a current fac- spring semester records and playoff placement. jAcademic Excellence Award. SWOSU faculty members who ship. ulty member and to learn more “I couldn’t be prouder of our team’s remarkable journey this |The nomination deadline is on have demonstrated exception- Additionally, nominees about the Bernhardt Academic season. Their dedication and grit have been nothing short of in- fan. 16, 2024, with nomina- al achievements in teaching, should reflect a commitment Excellence Award and recipient spiring,” said Valorant Head Coach Tyler Felder. “As we approach ition credentials due on Feb. 13, scholarship, and service. The to SWOSU through continued selection, visit the following grand finals, I have full confidence that they will continue to fight 12024. A selection will be made recipient will receive recogni- education, support of the uni- website: https://swosufounda- ino later than March 7, and the tion, a cash award, and the Ber- versity and its programs, and tion.com/honors-awards/ber- with unparalleled tenacity, leaving it all in the arena until the nhardt-scholars/nomination/. IRecognition Award Event is nhardt Medallion. engagement in research and very last moment,” scheduled for Thursday, March Eligibility extends to all full- publications for academic de- Nominations can also be sent Here's the schedule for the week: 14, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. for all time faculty members with at velopment. to the SWOSU Foundation, - Today, Monday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.: SWOSU Blue vs. Kennesaw faculty and honoring the recipi- least one academic year of ser- Integrity and dedication Inc. office, postmarked no later State University, Valorant. lent. vice. Nominees should show- to service are vital aspects than Jan. 16, 2024, - Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m.: SWOSU Blue vs. University of Hous- ton, Super Smash Bros Ultimate. - Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.: SWOSU Blue vs. University of Houston, Overwatch 2 Dobson Fiber commits to fiber internet expansion - Friday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.: SWOSU Blue vs. Kansas State Univer- sity, Rocket League. for residents in Sayre ‘These are the members in the Valorant team along with their gamertags: Cameron Cochran, Captain, “Sugar Free”; Brian Al- OKLAHOMA CITY — zone is nearing completion, Shady Point, Taloga, Vici, Wau- nouncing soon. varado, “Clarity”; Aden Stubblefield, “Griff”; Ethan Haikey, Dobson Fiber announces an- residents will be notified when rika and Weatherford in Okla- About Dobson Fiber “Rekk”; and Chase Terry, “Samsara.” other multi-million-dollar they can begin to sign up for homa. In Arkansas, Dobson Dobson Fiber owns and op- expansion of its fiber internet service. Dobson's website al- Fiber provides residential fiber In the Super Smash Bros Ultimate team, these are the team offering with a groundbreaking lows you to input your address internet services in Booneville, erates a 5,000+ mile regional members: Tanner McMullin, Co-Captain, “Not_Epic”; Adam in Sayre, Okla. today. fiber-optic network and provides Brown, Co-Captain, “Agent A”; Ralph Sartin, “Affergot”; Ethan and get notified if your address Lavaca and Ozark. Henderson, “Edawg”; Timothy Lee, “MrDraco”; and Drake Pena, “We have been serving is on their fiber build-out plan Dobson Fiber announced high-speed internet and voice over “Big Drako.” Oklahomans since 1936 and at dobson.net. 12 more fiber network commit- internet telephone solutions to are excited to bring the Sayre Dobson Fiber currently ments across Oklahoma and residential and business custom- ‘The Overwatch 2 team is composed of the following mem- community the best fiber net- bers: Brandon Owens, Captain, “Rizz”; Max Marler, “Pasty”; offers residential fiber inter- Arkansas in Ardmore, Barling, ers in Oklahoma, Arkansas and work and fastest residential ‘Thomas Dyer, “MaxWitherMan”; Hunter Albrightson, “Eden”; net services in 16 Oklahoma Bartlesville, Chickasha, Erick, speeds offered in the United communities including Altus, Fort Smith, Guthrie, Lindsay, Texas. Dobson Fiber is an Okla- Ethan Abrahamson, “Ballter”; Reed Kessler, “Mighty”; and An- States. We will be deploying homa-based and privately-owned drew Rogers, “Exo.” a network that has been de- Atoka, Cheyenne, Clinton, Muskogee, McAlester, Poteau, ‘The Rocket League team is composed of these members: Coby signed to offer up to 10 giga- Duncan, Elk City, Enid, Law- and Stroud with additional telecommunications company. To de Angelo, Captain, “Coby”; Tyler Kirsch, “SlashrRL’; Elias Ro- bits per second to the residents ton, Marlow, Newalla, Panama, community commitments an- learn more, visit dobson.net. driguez Gutierrez, “Astro_Boi_07”; and Andrew Gordon, “Drue.” we serve here,” said Francisco “We are a top esports program here at SWOSU. We have great Maella, CEO at Dobson Fiber. coaches who are coaching at a high level, recruiting top players “Our commitment to launch- all over the country, especially in Oklahoma, and making moves ing innovative products and that will keep us going to conference championships in the fu- the latest technology is unwav- ture.,” said Dr. Hayden Harrington, Director of SWOSU Esports ering to the residents and busi- and SSBU and Rocket League Head Coach. “It’s been a great fall nesses we serve.” semester so far and after this upcoming week, hopefully, we will “We've seen exceptional customer adoption this year get to say it had an amazing ending with four conference cham- and we are thrilled to further pionships.” our footprint in more markets Esports competitions like NECC provide a platform for stu- across Oklahoma and Arkan- dents to showcase their talents and compete against other uni- sas. We have put together a versities. SWOSU is one of the many that recognize the impor- plan to expand our fiber net- tance of esports and has established a program that provides a work to reach the vast majority platform for its students to compete at the highest level. of the homes and businesses Supporters of SWOSU Esports can catch the action live at the here,” said Jim Horsburgh, SWOSU Esports Arena on match nights or tune in through the Chief Strategy Officer for Dob- livestream on Twitch here, www.twitch.tv/swosuesports, or on son Fiber. YouTube here, https://www.youtube.com/@SWOSUESPORTS/ Construction of the net- streams. For more information about SWOSU Esports, visit this work will be completed in page: www.swosu.edu/campus-life/esports.php. geographic zones. Once each e Great Plains Bank DECEMBER 13, 2023 TAM - 1PM Come . See / 2017 WEST THIRD, ELK CITY, OK 73644 (580) 225-2265 PT oT. 1, 414 MW. OFU JOU.