School’s new president

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced last we3ek that its Board of Trustees named Tony Cornforth as the school’s new president. He was unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees, and his term began on June 1. He follows Edna McDuffie Manning, Ed.D., the founding president who served as interim president for the past year.

As only the third president in the school’s 30-year history, Professor Cornforth has worked with OSSM for more than 20 years. An Oklahoma native, Cornforth started his career with the school as a math professor at its Ardmore regional center in

2002.

He taught at the residential campus in Oklahoma City in 2004, and in 2007 he moved to Wayne, Okla., to launch a regional program. During his 14 years there, 287 students completed the program, and his students achieved greater success on the ACT and AP exams. He also had 17 Oklahoma Academic All-Staters.

“OSSM is the exemplar of science and math education and academic pursuit in Oklahoma,” said Cornforth. “Our sacred mission is to provide premier academic opportunities for our talented high school students. We should zealously and relentlessly pursue this mission.”

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand increased slightly from 9.1 to 9.22 million barrels per day last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks rose by 2.7 million barrels to 218.8 million barrels. Although gas demand increased, increasing stocks and fluctuating oil prices have contributed to limiting increases.

(Editor’s Note: The following arrest reports are provided by the Edmond Police Department. Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law. Also, CDS is controlled dangerous substance; APC is Actual Physical Control; DUI is driving under the influence.)

May 30

Chanda Maria Briggs, 46 of Oklahoma City. Obstruction of police officer, driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and false personation of another.

Samuel Robert Smith, 46, of Edmond. Transport open container of intoxicating beverage or beer and felony DUI/APC.

Brandon Tyler Gage, 36 of Edmond. Arson in the first degree and public intoxication.

Forrest Christopher Tucker, 29 of Edmond. Carrying a weapon under the influence of alcohol or drugs and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Abraham Zechariah Daniels, 46 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Terry Joe Payne, 45 of Oklahoma City. Possession of drug paraphernalia and (misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property.

May 31

Ryan Lance Thompson, 43 of Luther, Okla. Felony warrant.

Bradley Chet Wedel, 47 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Matthew Lee Goodwin, 31 of Idabel. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and disregard traffic signal.

Bennie Williams IV, 37 of Edmond. Possession of marijuana, non-assault resisting officer and public intoxication.

Abraham Zechariah Daniels, 46 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Bobbi Jo. Ismael, 45 of Edmond. Shoplifting.

Diamond Alexis Jones, 21 of Warr Acres. Speeding, 15 mph over limit, cutting across private service driveway and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Abigail Rose Graham, 19 of Edmond. Stop sign violation and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Syreeta Denise Long, 40 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

June 1

K Last Ismael, 32 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence and two counts of failure to appear.

Kennedy Rae Herdon, 22 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Kayleen Tishara O’Hern, 21 of Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.

Zachary Duane Jaco, 36 homeless. Three counts of failure to appear.

William Frank Housel Jr., 63 of Tulsa. Failure to appear.

Rueben Scott Hernandez, 48 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

June 2

Scott Lee Hill, 52 of Guthrie. Transport open container of intoxicating beverage or beer and felony DUI/APC.

June 3

Pedro Asturo Valles, 19 of Hennessey. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Deborah Lynn Waterman, 58 of Oklahoma City. Two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant.

Miranda Dawn Henson, 25 of Oklahoma City. Two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant. Arther Triplett, 41 of Oklahoma City. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Lauresse Renee Williams, 32 of Oklahoma City. Two misdemeanor warrants.

June 4

Jill Allison Smith, 54 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Sierra Dawn Sutton, 22 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Charles Derek Hodges, 32 homeless. Public intoxication.

Andrew Clayton Haley, 39 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.