University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY April 27, 1995
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Like mother, like daughter
Kids grieve, too Grief has struck so many lives, especially the children who do not yet fully understand the tragedy that has hit Oklahoma City so hard. This little girl holds a teddy bear, symbolizing the loss of a child family member in the bombing, and a yellow rose for those who knew victims. (Photo by Phillips Hall)
BreAna Scott is being prepared by her mother Christi Scott for graduation. (Staff Photo by David McNeese)
`Suiting up' for graduation Although she may not be able to walk, six-monthold BreAna Scott will cross the stage wearing a cap and gown along with the rest of the UCO spring graduates. Her mother, Christi Scott, who is graduating with a master's degree in criminal justice management and administration, will walk across the graduation stage carrying BreAna. Scott said she wasn't going to walk across the stage without her daughter. "She has been with me every step of the way; she and I have earned every credit for this master's degree. The least I could do was take her across the
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stage with me," said Scott. After graduating last year with a bachelor's degree, Scott found out she was pregnant. So instead of getting a job, she decided to go ahead and get her master's degree. Because of complications with the disease Lupus, Scott's baby was born a month early. "In January, my baby was too young to go to a nursery, so I just started taking her to class, and I've been doing it ever since," she said. Fellow student Teresa Kent said, "I think it's just great, it's an inspiration to see someone do that." "We've watched her baby grow with her," she said.
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ROTC cadets get to practice military maneuvers at the Edmond Police Range last Friday.
SGA president-elect named By Farzana Razak Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting held April 24 marked the end of President Ben Harris' term in office and the beginning of President-elect Jon Jarboe's. The "six by 96" proposal, President-elect where Jarboe hopes to pass six proposals by 1996, is not just a John Jarboe promise, he said. "We're going to hit it hard. We are going to work hard," said Jarboe. The proposals are: the creation of a recreational center, the effort to bring entertainers to campus, the
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SPORTS Lady Bronchos softball team plays Iowa's Mankato State Friday on the road.
Residence Improvement Act 95-96, the establishment of the speaker's bureau, the increase of equipment at residence halls and the establishment of a series of campus competitions. "We will try to accomplish it. We will get it down and send it to the president," said Jarboe. He said he believed the senate will work well and be productive next year. When asked about Harris' efforts during his term, Jarboe said he (Harris) was a great leader "(although) controversial at times. "He had convictions. He knew what he wanted to do and got it done," said Jarboe. "He'll be a tough act to follow." Harris. on the other hand, said he left everything smoothly for Jarboe.
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