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University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY February 2, 1995
The Student Voice Since 1903
Kristi Hall named Miss UCO for '95
UCO radio No. 1'
Despite the rainy weather this weekend, it was "Blue Skies" in the University of Central Oklahoma's Mitchell Hall Theatre Saturday as Kristi Hall was announced Miss University of Central Oklahoma. The "Blue Skies" theme of the pageant this year was celebrated with exciting performances in the talent competition as well as the swimsuit, and evening wear competition, featuring 11 contestants. Miss UCO, Kristi Hall The new Miss UCO is the daughter of James and Shirley Hall and is a graduate of Choctaw. She is a sophomore at UCO studying music education. Hall received a tuition waiver worth $1,360, an $825 cash scholarship, a trophy, flowers and gifts from local merchants. She also received an all expenses paid trip to Tulsa where she will compete in the Miss Oklahoma pageant. In the talent competition, Hall performed a vocal interpretation of "How Will I Ever Know" from the The Secret Garden. First runner-up and winner of the Interview Award was Meredith Scott of Oklahoma City. Scott received a tuition waiver worth $680, a cash scholarship of $350 and a trophy.
Radio station KCSC earns the top notch in state ratings
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By Russ TallChief Guest Writer A resurgence of classical music in America and a commitment to quality programming bumped Edmond's Classical KCSC 90.1 FM to number one recently in the Arbitron ratings of KCSC Program Director Kent Anderson works as radio Oklahoma public radio stations. announcer Tuesday at the station's studio in the UCO The station, located on the Communications Building. (Staff Photo by John Gilmore) University of Central Oklahoma campus, has risen steadily in the ratings We focus on the music and try not to do so much over the past few years according to Mark self-promotion. Koonce, development director of KCSC. But the I think the resurgence of classical music in station finally peaked this week reaching approxi- movies and commercials has also helped our ratmately 58,700 listeners to rank nearly double its ings a lot," Koonce added. "Classical soundtracks nearest competitors. to movies receive great responses from the listen"The station is marketing itself very well with ers." good quality music and programming," Koonce said. "I think that's what has made us successful. See ON TOP, Page 7
Black History Month celebrated By Nicki Cormier Staff Writer February is Black History month, and several organizations are doing their part to celebrate. Despite the pioneering efforts of such people as Frederick Douglas and Ida B. Wells, Black accomplishments were ignored until Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History month, initiated the observance of Black history week in 1929, Lofton said.
Over the years, African American accomplishments became better known and observance week grew into a month. "The reason February was chosen as black history month was that both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas had birthdays in that month," said Barry Lofton, coordinator for multicultural student services. "A series of exciting events have been scheduled to celebrate this special month," Lofton said. 1.) A reception will be held at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Room of the University Center.
2.) The Miss Black UCO scholarship pageant at 7 p.m. Feb. 4. in the University Center Ballroom, followed by a dance at 9:30 p.m. at the Broncho Corral. 3.) The Black Student Association will hold its annual talent show in Ballroom A & B of the University Center on Feb. 9. The show is open to all UCO students. 4.) A Black Film Festival will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Seminole Room. For more information call Lofton at the multicultural student services at 341-2980, Ext. 2580.
Flagpoles donated to campus Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin, along with other distinguished guests of Edmond, revisited the UCO campus Monday to help dedicate four new flagpoles at the corner of Second Street and University Drive (Simmons Park). The flagpoles were donated
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UCO's men's basketball team takes over first place in the Lone Star Conference.
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One professor's dedication to education paid off recently with a `Scholar of the Year' award.
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