pioneernews Wednesday, April 2, 2014
WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE
5th Annual Campus Cruise 5K is April 12th!
WOSC Nursing Club’s popular race the Campus Cruise 5K Fun Run/Walk returns for it 5th successful year on April 12, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Western campus. Cash prizes, certificates and t-shirts will be presented. Early registration is required. A registration form, map and flyer are available at wosc.edu on the homepage Pioneer News Blog. Click on the headline, “2014 Campus Cruise 5K Registration Materials.” Campus Cruisers may register Monday – Friday from 8-4 p.m. with Liz Greenwood in the Nursing Department, located in the Technical Education Building, Room 19, located on the north side of the main campus. Registration fees are: Adults 13 and over – $20 Youth 12 and under – $15 WOSC Students – $15 Families – $40 per four family members The concept of health promotion and wellness-activities has exploded over the past several decades. Enthusiastic support from health care providers and strong initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion on state, na-
tional and global levels has fueled this evolution. The various mandates encouraged by these entities have resulted in a powerful relationship between health promotion and the profession of nursing. The simple awareness, motivation and support from the nursing community for the general populations have resulted in numerous lifestyle changes and, overall, optimal health. As a result, the Nursing Club of Western Oklahoma State College wants to partner with local donors in an effort to amplify both health and wellness within our local Western Oklahoma community. The Western Nursing Club is currently seeking sponsorship from local businesses and organizations within our Western Oklahoma community. The donations received will help to finance event expenses. In return for their generous donations, the Campus Cruise t-shirts given to each race participant will proudly display the names of each sponsor For more information about sponsoring the Campus Cruise, contact Liz Greenwood at liz.greenwood@wosc. edu or 477-7833 Come join Western and walk for the HEALTH of it!
Spring Musical “Young Frankenstein”
“Young Frankenstein” lead cast members see here are Juan Lopez, Steven Burns, Justin O’Neill (Assistant to the Director), Cat Lindner, Anna Harter, Joanne Roberts, Sharlotte Hightower, Mikayla Jo Balderas, Lynlee Prince, Raven Knowles, Morgan Gover and Tarryn Mackey.
Western Oklahoma State College’s music department presents, The New MEL BROOKS musical, “Young Frankenstein.” Performances are April 25th and 26th at 7 p.m. and April 27th at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door before the performances. Student tickets are $5 and General Admission tickets are $8. A wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks' classic comedy masterpiece,
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the story follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather's masterwork and bring a corpse to life. Together with his oddly shaped and endearing helper Igor and his curvaceous lab assistant Inga, and in spite of his incredibly self-involved madcap fiancé Elizabeth, Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster -- but not without scary and quite often hilarious complications. Lead roles for the musical went to Roy Redman, “Dr. Frankenstein; Steven Burns, “The Monster”’; Marc Sandifur “Igor”; Morgan Gover, “Inga”; Tarryn Mackey, “Elizabeth; Mikayla Jo Balderas, “Frau Blucher”; Nova Knowles, “Inspector Kemp”; Devin Huckaby, “Dr. Victor F.”; Juan Lopez ‘The Hermit”; and Lindsay Barnes, “Ziggy”. The musical ensemble includes Lamiea Ezell, Anna Harter, Sharlotte Hightower, Catherine Lindner, Lynlee Prince, Andee Pruitt, Joanne Roberts, and Katharine Schaaf. Sheila Rowland is backstage prop crew. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” The New MEL BROOKS Musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is scientifically-proven, monstrously good entertainment…and the only place you’ll witness a singing and dancing laboratory experiment in the largest tuxedo ever made.” Reference: http://www.youngfrankensteinthemusical.com/about-the-show.
Western Rodeo Team Helps Rumble on the Red and Wins Big
Western rodeo team members Clayton Nettleship, Ben Whiddon, Cheyenne Budvarson, Jesse Loughridge and Dylan Gordon were buckle and high money winners at Aaron and Ed’s Rumble of the Red rodeo March 28-30.
The WOSC Rodeo Team hung up their rodeo gear last weekend and put on their working gloves to help produce Aaron and Ed’s 3rd Annual Rumble on the Red High School Rodeo. The two-day rodeo was held at the Great Plains Stampede Arena, which was actually split to accommodate this large event that boasted 800 plus entries. With the two arenas showcasing action continuously throughout the day, the event ran smoothly and efficiently. In addition to the high school rodeo, the Rodeo Team held open jackpots Friday and Saturday after the main event. These added ropings lasted well into the night, since the number of entries was high as competitors from across Oklahoma and northern Texas came to support the cause. Not only was this jackpot a major fundraiser, it also provided an opportunity for our own rodeo athletes to compete in the community they call home for nine months out of the year, and they didn’t disappoint. Ten of Western’s rodeo athletes left the arena with pockets full of winnings. Dylan Gordon had a great weekend, winning first and second in the open team roping jackpot that was held Friday night. He also won the #11 team roping with teammate Jesse Loughridge. Clayton Nettleship was also a big winner, taking home the high money heeler buckle in Friday’s team roping jackpot. Also placing well in the team roping jackpots, was Ben Whiddon. For the ladies, Cheyenne Budvarson won the goat tying jackpot. Combined, various members of the rodeo team earned approximately $11,000 at the Friday and Saturday jackpots! After a weekend of working and jackpots, the rodeo team is ready to hit the college rodeo trail and continue to work towards the goal of earning a spot at the College National Finals Rodeo. This coming weekend, the team will travel to Durant to the rodeo hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Olustee Senior Signs With Pioneer Baseball
Taylor Avila, Olustee, recently signed on with the Pioneer Baseball team. From Left are: Kurt Russell, Head Baseball Coach, Juanell Avila, Taylor Avila, and Bobby and Karla Avila. Taylor will pitch or play infield for the team.
Western Warriors Compete in “Grate” Altus Spelling Bee
Western students competed in the Great Plains Literacy Council “Grate” Altus Spelling Bee March 29. From left to right: Bekah Aungst, Michelle Hill & Mary Ann Callaway.
Lori Sherman, for ACMI House will speak at Western Oklahoma State College's library, the Learning Resources Center, Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Her address will be in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event is free and open to the public.
April
4 Pioneer Guy’s Birth day 11-1 in Pioneer Point 7-9 Mr. & Ms. WOSC Elections 12 Nursing Club Campus Cruise 8-12p.m. 14-16 Teacher of the Year Elections 16 Mr. & Ms. WOSC Luncheon 17 Student Senate Hosts Habitat for Humanity Luncheon @ Community Center 11-1 p.m. Call 318-9801 for take-out orders 18 College Closed for Good Friday 21-22 Early Enrollment Summer/Fall 2014 25-27 Spring Musical “Young Frankenstein”