Connection: Volume 6, Number 7

A Publication of Connors State College

V O L U M E

6

N U M B E R

Connors State Cowgirls Off To Best Start In Six Seasons

7

C O N N O R S S TAT E C O L L E G E WARNER CAMPUS 700 College Road Warner, OK 74469

Inside this issue V O L U M E

6 ,

N U M B E R

7

THR E E R IV E R S PORT CAMPUS 2501 N 41st St E Muskogee, OK 74403

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N IN TERIM PRESID ENT Dr. Ronald S. Ramming I N TE R IM V IC E PRESID ENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Julie Dinger V IC E PRESID ENT FOR FISCAL SERVICES Mike Lewis

CONNECTION LA YOUT & D ESIGN Jonathan Dallis CONT RIBUT ORS Dr. Ryan Blanton Jonathan Dallis Jake Lawson Stacy Pearce Libby Schroeder

3 COMMUNITY 5 C O W B OY FA M I LY 7 E D U C AT I O N 9 AT H L E T I C S 10 C A M P U S L I F E 14 F E AT U R E

B r i t t on-S pears Awarded For S er v ic e Silent Auction & Election Watch Par ty

Brian Jackson Speaks on Resiliency NASCC Open House

Meet Miller, Johnson, Tucker & Roat

Ron Drake Speaks to Business Club Jeltz Scholarship Award Presented C onnors A t hlet ic H all of Fam e I nduc t ion C ow gi r ls O f f To B es t S t ar t I n S ix S eas ons C ow boy s Avenge E ar l y Los s R odeo S eas on U nderway Vet erans H onored D ur i ng Pat r iot ic Night Staff vs. Student Softball Game BBQ Cookout Fall Festival

Social

Media

#CONNORSSTATE

facebook.com/ connorsstate

twitter.com/ connorsstate

youtube.com/ connorsstatecollege

instagram.com/ connorsstate

Connors State College, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. This publication was printed and issued by Connors State College as authorized by the Director of College and Community Relations. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination or endorsement is intended by Connors State College.

2

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7

feature

Britton-Spears Awarded For Outstanding Service

O

na Britton-Spears, Director of Library Services, was awarded with the Outstanding Service Award on Friday, November 11 from the Oklahoma Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries. ACRL is part of the American Libraries Association, and all states have a state branch. Each year the organization accepts nominations for an Outstanding Service award, and this year Britton-Spears was fortunate enough to be selected.

“I was pleased and humbled when I realized I was the recipient,” said BrittonSpears. “I was surprised as they were reading the nomination – they were describing me.”

This organization serves the specific needs of academic librarians, and events center on those needs. This focus mirrors national ACRL’s focus, which holds a conference biennially.

“I have attended seven national conferences over the years,” said BrittonSpears. “At the national level, I learned

much from attending the conferences and at the state level, I’ve gotten to know and work with many of the academic librarians in the state. We are not a huge group of people, so we all serve as a resource for each other as we deal with and solve our unique problems.”

Britton-Spears became active in OK-ACRL in 1999 and joined the governing board as a member-at-large from 1999-2002.

During this time, she worked on the newsletter for the organization and on other projects as needed. Much of the board’s activity centers around planning the annual conference, and she served in that capacity.

“I left the board for a few years and attended conferences as a member,” said Britton-Spears. “Later, in 2008, I was approached to run for Presidentelect of the organization. During my time as president, our conference was about library marketing. When my term ended, I was approached to run again for

member-at-large, and was surprised to win since I had just served as president. Thus, I was on the board from 2008-2013 in one capacity or other.”

Britton-Spears says she has not run for a board position since, because she truly thinks all organizations of this type need new members and new ideas to keep them vibrant, but she always attends the conference.

“I encourage librarians I supervise to attend the conferences and submit proposals for the breakout sessions,” said Britton-Spears. “Last year, I encouraged Elsie Purcell to attend the conference with me. She is enrolled in the MLS program at Emporia State, and I thought attending an academic library conference would be beneficial for her. OK-ACRL offers attendance to students at a significant discount, a practice I admire.”

“I have enjoyed working with this organization, and it’s always a pleasure to see my library friends in November,” said Britton-Spears.

CONNORS CONNECTION

3

Social Sciences Club Hosts Silent Auction and Election Watch Party

O

n Tuesday, November 8, as the nation held its breath in anticipation of the 2016 National Election, Connors State College Social Sciences Club hosted a silent auction and election watch party.

Freeman Culver, History Instructor and Social Sciences Club advisor, orchestrated the event with the aid of his student representatives and Student Activities.

The Social Sciences Club held the auction

4

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7

to raise funds, which will go towards purchasing winter coats and shoes for underprivileged children in Muskogee County.

Representatives from the community as well as Connors State attended the event in large numbers and bid silently, benefiting a great cause.

Derek Drake, Student Activities Coordinator supplied the party with

refreshments.

“This year’s election was controversial, not only was the nation electing a new president, but we were deciding on state ballot questions which could drastically change Oklahoma as we know it,” said Drake. “The Social Sciences Club did a fantastic job spreading the word of the watch party, and encouraging voter turnout among students and staff.”

Community

Guinness World Record Holder Speaks on Resiliency

B

rian Jackson, the 12 time Guinness World Record holder, known for feats of strength with only his breath, has appeared on countless television shows, including “Stan Lee’s Superhumans” and “America’s Got Talent”, all while remaining humble, and true to his Native American culture. Jackson came to the Connors State College Fine Arts Auditorium on Wednesday, November 9, to speak to the students about resiliency.

Jackson, also known as the “I Believe Guy,” now retired from new world record aspirations, grew up in Seminole, Oklahoma where he made a name for himself early on in his high school career as a notable athlete. He spoke of his high school accomplishments, athletic trophies, social status, and popularity, all of which he wasted after high school when his life turned to one overcome with hard drugs and alcohol.

“I had everything I wanted in life when

I was in high school,” said Jackson. “The only reason I took that first sip, and smoked that first joint, was so that my friends wouldn’t laugh at me.”

After years of drug abuse Jackson found himself in a situation he had not prepared for; he was arrested on drug and weapon charges – but life gave him a second chance.

Jackson cleaned up his life, and in 1992 he started his career in front of audiences in a clown ministry called “The Holy Jokesters” in Wewoka, Oklahoma.

“We were doing a show where we made balloon animals for the audience, but we left the air pump at home, so I had a decision to make - do my best to blow up these balloons or have the kids go without a show,” said Jackson. “So I began doing my best and I blew up all of the balloons with just my mouth.”

Jackson said he worked for years with the balloons using his lungs as air pumps,

when he saw a man blowing up hot water bottles with only his breath, and thought “I can do that.”

“Most of my friends laughed at me,” said Jackson. “They told me to give up.

Ultimately, it took me seven years and 59 world record attempts before I broke my first Guinness World Record.”

Since April 2006, Jackson has worked to claim and re-claim his 12 World Records and to tour the world showing off his incredible feats and speak words of positivity and encouragement.

Jackson’s final World Record came in January 2012 in Jiangying, Jiangsu China.

Jackson broke the Guinness World Record for Heaviest Vehicle Lifted with Breath at 4,387 pounds.

Students in attendance were intrigued by the life Jackson lived and his accomplishments he achieved; leaving the auditorium with inspiration to further pursue their dreams.

CONNORS CONNECTION

5

Native American Success And Cultural Center Opens

T

he Native American Success and Cultural Center at Connors State College officially opened to the public on Thursday, October 13. A blessings ceremony provided by Crossland Smith

6

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7

was held, along with tours provided by Cherokee Promise Scholars members.

The NASCC, located inside the recently renovated Russell Hall on the Warner campus, was made possible by the Title

III grant. The center displays local Native American Art, and has offices for tutoring, advisement, and labs for study hall.

Cowboy Family

Brandon Miller, Faculty

T

hird generation Connors State alum Brandon Miller, ag instructor and shooting sports coach, began his life in the small town of Hitchita, Oklahoma. Miller has always had a passion for Connors State as the college gave him the tools needed to transfer to Oklahoma State University to complete his bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Ecology and Management.

After graduation from OSU, Miller returned to Connors State, where he teaches multiple courses, from Computer Technology to Shotgun Safety, among others.

As the shooting sports coach, Miller utilizes the shooting range at the Dr. Stuart Woods Shooting Sports Complex and Wetlands, located just outside of Warner. Miller says he’s grateful for all the opportunities Connors State has given him and continues to help students see their true potential.

“I get to teach my students about the things I am most passionate about, natural

resources and shotgun shooting,” said Miller.

“I also get to work with some of the best people around.”

Miller truly loves his career and continues to push his students in order to get the most from this experience. He spoke fondly about the perks of living in a small town like Warner, because the teachers care about each individual person while still challenging student’s views, allowing them to grow.

“This is where I have some of the best college memories of my life,” said Miller. “I loved going to Connors State and now I get to work here. Connors has given me the opportunity to be surrounded by the best employees, students, staff, and people in the state.”

Miller is expanding the shooting team with the help of Mike Jackson, Dean of Students, as they are in the process of starting a collegiate Ducks Unlimited Chapter on campus.

Raney Johnson, Student

R

aney Johnson grew up in the small rural town of Wright City, Oklahoma, with early aspirations to be a veterinarian – so that she may care for and help all types of animals. While Johnson was in high school, she began to learn more about the path to becoming a veterinarian and decided against the rigorous educational path of veterinarian school, and instead changed her focus to animal science.

“One of my dreams is to own all the land and cows I can and raise my children the same way I was,” said Johnson. “The biggest blessing in my life was being able to grow up on a farm and show livestock. It not only influenced how I am as a person, but it also helped me choose my future career.”

Johnson, a notable member of the Connors State softball team, said she chose the

college in Warner for a number of reasons, but mainly because it was one where none of her high school friends were attending.

“I felt I needed to branch out of my comfort zone and meet new people,” said Johnson.

“I am so glad I did. Connors has blessed me with some amazing friends who I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life.”

Johnson is not only active in the ag side of her studies, but she is also a prominent member of FCA, BCM, and Student Activities.

In her freshman year, Johnson was crowned the 2016 Homecoming Queen representing FCA and says it was a moment she will never forget.

After Connors State, Johnson plans to continue her education at either the University of Arkansas or Oklahoma State.

CONNORS CONNECTION

7

Albert Tucker, Staff

A

lbert Tucker, Desktop Administrator, has been part of the Cowboy family for five years. Tucker grew up in Okmulgee and earned his associates degree in Computer Sciences from Vatterott College in Tulsa, and strongly believes God put him at Connors State.

Tucker and his wife Whitney are the leaders for the Connors State chapter of the

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a service which they both do out of love for God and the students.

“Connors has given my wife and I the opportunity to reach students,” said Tucker.

“Each week we are able to help these kids grow a relationship with God through the FCA Ministry.”

Tucker says Connors State has been like a second family to him and his own growing family.

“Connors has helped make us tough,” said Tucker. “The people here care about the students and the college; we stick together and get the job done, and help the college look good in the process. Connors gave me my first opportunity to work in my career field, and has allowed me to grow in my knowledge and the craft I have chosen.”

Tucker says Connors State is a great starting point for a student’s first college experience.

“Connors is far more inexpensive than most in the state,” said Tucker. “We have a smaller student population and it gives the faculty and staff a chance to build a one-on-one relationship with the students.

I truly believe it makes them feel more confident in themselves when somebody knows their name or asks if something is troubling them; we see a person and not a number.”

When Tucker is not spending his time with his wife and their son, Lil’ Al, who you can spot at almost any Connors State event, or working on lessons and events for FCA, he is passionately working on his business, Mother Tucker’s BBQ. “Connors gave me an opportunity to show off my skills and compete in the Muskogee Exchange Club’s annual Chili and Barbecue Cook-Off, where I have placed in the top 5 both times,” said Tucker.

Kyle Roat, Alumnus

K

yle Roat came to Connors State from Coweta High School, where he was a member of the Tigers’ 1999 Class 4A State Championship Baseball Team and was a 1999 All-State Selection. Roat received much notice for his skills, and was initially selected in the 31st round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. Roat also was a pick for the Atlanta Braves in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB Draft.

That same year, Roat was a Cowboy standout, earning an All-Conference nod.

In 2001, Roat was named All-Conference, the NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-American, and then signed as a free agent with the Braves.

In 2001, Roat started in the short season rookie league Single-A ball affiliate of the Braves, the Jamestown Hammers.

8

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7

In 2002, he joined the Danville Braves, part of the Appalachian League as a short season rookie. In 2003, he played Single-A ball as a member of the Rome Braves in the Southern Atlantic League, where he was part of the league championship team.

Roat was then promoted to Double-A ball where he played for the Greenville Braves in the Southern League, retiring a year later in 2004 due to an elbow injury in his throwing arm.

After years on the road, Roat now lives in his hometown of Coweta with his wife, Meagan, and two children.

Roat noted his parents, James and Meg were very committed to his career and watched him play nearly all of his games at Connors State, whether they were home or on the road. Roat said they had a huge

impact on his life and career, more so than he would ever know.

Education

Ron Drake Speaks About Downtown Restoration

R

on Drake, President of Ron Drake Consulting, came to the Muskogee Three Rivers Port Campus on Thursday, October 27, to speak to the Connors State Business Club about the proposed Muskogee Downtown Restoration. Drake said his home is Siloam Springs, named the number 14 best small town in America by Smithsonian Magazine, but it didn’t begin that way.

Drake said his hometown suffered in the same ways Muskogee does.

“The heart of downtown was not healthy,” said Drake. “In Siloam, we started in a recession, our downtown was extremely unlively; maybe 30 percent of the buildings were occupied. When our downtown revitalized, our city became noticed.”

Drake said from his recent visits and exploration it is clear Muskogee has buildings that are difficult to maintain and expensive to remove.

“You have expand your mindset, retrain the way you see things,” said Drake. “An old furniture store may not have to stay a furniture store, it can become anything.

Maybe housing, a dance hall, or so much more.”

Drake also spoke about the course he will be adjunct teaching in the spring.

Drake said the course will serve as a student focus group, and he hopes to have students from all areas of studies involved.

He stated that he hopes the students will brainstorm and list new and exciting ideas for the community and elaborate on what

they would like to see downtown.

“Many new ideas will come from the city tours,” said Drake. “It will be a fun and privileged experience for the students, as they will be allowed to go upstairs of buildings and explore places where many have not been in years.”

The course will attempt to give actual advice to existing store and business owners within the community.

“I love the perspective of this student-age generation,” said Drake. “I think they can make an actual impact on design and marketing for the stores downtown.”

Other topics on the docket for the course would be discussing the walk-ability and bike-ability of downtown, among others.

Griffin awarded Jeltz Scholarship

O

mara Griffin was awarded the Wyatt F. and Mattie M. Jeltz Scholarship on October 25. The award was presented

by Foundation Chairman, Dr. James Mosley.

“Jeltz wanted to make a difference,” said Mosley. “Mr. and Mrs. Jeltz were black Oklahomans who devoted their lives to education, employment opportunities and community service. They were interested in assisting young people, particularly

Black-Americans, to acquire an education and a better life.”

The Jeltz Scholarship Foundation was established by an endowment and is incorporated by the State of Oklahoma.

The Foundation provides scholarships to assist students in paying college related expenses such as tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, loan repayment and more. Scholarships are awarded annually.

CONNORS CONNECTION

9

Athletics

Connors Inducts Fifth Athletic Hall of Fame Class

C

onnors State College inducted its fifth Athletic Hall of Fame Class on Saturday, October 15, at the A.D. Stone Student Union in Warner with former Major League and New York Yankee pitcher George Frazier serving as emcee of the event.

Connors State College Athletic Director and men’s head basketball coach Bill Muse said more than 150 people attended the event.

“We had an outstanding night and George did a great job sharing stories with the audience about his days with the Yankees,” said Muse. “Our fifth class is an outstanding group and we appreciated everything they did and accomplished while at Connors State.”

The event kicked off with a reception at the Ken Ogdon Family Connors State College Museum, located inside Russell

10

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7

Hall, with dinner and inductions afterward.

The 2016 Class Inductees included Kyle Roat and Humberto Sanchez (baseball), Lloyd Jernigan and Dr. Michael McGee (men’s basketball), Athena McCoy and Kenya Robinson (women’s basketball), Nick Ditolla and Jack Gilbreath (football), Amber Grider Purtell (softball), and A.D. Stone (outstanding leadership).

Jernigan attended Connor State College on a basketball scholarship, where he earned his associate degree in 1948.

He then attended the University of Tulsa on a basketball scholarship, before transferring to Panhandle State College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in history and science, earning an Oklahoma teaching certificate.

Following graduation, Jernigan taught high school science and history. He coached both boys and girls sports in the

Oklahoma Panhandle.

Dr. McGee, who graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1966, accepted a scholarship to Connors State College, where he was an All-Conference and All-Region player for the Cowboys.

The Athletic Training Room in the Melvin Self Field House at Connors State College is named in his honor After graduation from Connors in 1968, McGee moved on to Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he was an All-Conference performer. While at Southwestern, he was second in the nation for free throw shooting percentage.

McGee graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in biology.

In his post-graduate career, McGee attended the University Of Oklahoma School Of Medicine, followed by an internship at the University of Mississippi,

and a residency in Otolaryngology and an Otologic fellowship at the Hough Ear Institute.

McGee has since taught as a clinical assistant professor at OU; a course instructor for the World Congress of Otolaryngology in Istanbul, Turkey; a visiting professor and instructor to the King Hussein Hospital, and Arab Centre for Heart and Special Surgery in Amman, Jordan; and a visiting professor and surgeon at the Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Baptist Medical Center; is President of the Hough Ear Institute; and is the co-director of the International Fellowship Program at the Hough Ear Institute.

Roat earned All-Conference honors at Connors in 2001 and was named the NJCAA Defensive player of the year, first team All-American before signing as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves.

He played professional baseball from 2001 to 2004 before leaving the game due

to an elbow injury.

Sanchez was named the 2002 Region II Pitcher of the Year for the Cowboys, signing with the Detroit Tigers following graduation.

He made his major league debut with the New York Yankees in Sept. 2008.

McCoy was named the Region II women’s basketball team and was named to the Kodak All-American team as an honorable mention selection.

Following Connors graduation she played at the University of Tulsa.

Robinson played two seasons at Connors State before playing at the University of Georgia and the University of New Orleans.

She then went on to play professionally with the WBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, Finland, and WBA’s Indiana Fever.

Ditolla played two seasons of football at Connors State and was named the top player to ever play for the Cowboys by fellow teammates.

Following his career at Connors he played at the University of Tulsa.

Gilbreath played two seasons for the Aggies (Cowboys) as running back and punter.

After graduation he played at Northeastern State, later coaching at several Oklahoma High Schools.

Grider (Purtell) was named All-Conference, All-Region and All-American under former softball coach Rick Carbone in 1998.

She went on to play at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Grider now teaches and coaches in Frisco, Texas.

Stone graduated from Connors and later earned degrees at Northeastern State, Southeastern State, Oklahoma State and Indiana University.

He was instrumental in the growth and development in all aspects of the college.

Stone served as registrar, Academic Dean, Director of Student Services & Auxiliary Enterprises, Assistant to the President and Executive to the President and Executive Vice Presidents.

The student union was named after him in 1994.

CONNORS CONNECTION

11

Cowgirls Off To Best Start In Six Seasons

T

he 2016-17 Connors State Cowgirls, led by head coach Jamie Fisher, have just one goal for the season – reaching the Region II Women’s Basketball Tournament in March in Shawnee.

“That’s our goal this year,” said Fisher.

“If we get there, you never know what will happen.”

The Cowgirls are coming off a 9-22 season and 5-13 Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference mark. Connors State entered the season with just two returning players and 14 new faces. The returning two players are Alyssa Crase, 5’10” sophomore forward, and DeNora Wheeland, 5’7” sophomore guard.

“These two girls know the culture I am trying to instill here,” said Fisher. “They know what I am looking for and the leadership I want from them.”

The Cowgirls opened the season against Bacone JV with a 95-39 victory, led by the 22-point scoring performances of Mikiah McDonald and Eva Lewis, and 14-points from Wheeland.

Following Bacone, the Cowgirls defeated Arkansas Baptist 72-60, and again 89-59; then an 81-61 win against Paris Junior College, a 56-38 win against Southwestern Christian, a 94-64 win against Cottey College and a close 78-71 victory against Metropolitan Community

College – Penn Valley on November 19 in the Fort Hays Classic, their seventh consecutive victory.

“We started that game a little sluggish because it was our third game in three days,” said Fisher. “But we were able to fight through it and get the victory.”

Megan Hartness led the Cowgirls scoring, while Eva Lewis collected her second double-double, draining 23 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. Teriyon Thomas also scored in double figures, scoring 15 points.

Cowgirls led much of the game as Harness and Lewis led a late Connors scoring surge to get the victory.

Cowboys Avenge Early Loss Against Paris Junior College

T

he Connors State Cowboys played their best basketball of the season, avenging an early season loss to previously unbeaten Paris Junior College on Thursday, November 17, at the Melvin Self Field House, overwhelming Paris JC 85-69 for their third consecutive win.

“The whole key to our win was our

12

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7

defense,” said head coach Bill Muse. “We guarded them from the start. I thought we played aggressively on defense.”

The Cowboys, 4-3, placed four players in double figures, led by Adarius Avery’s 27 points. Chris Crawford followed with 19, Rashawn Langston 12 and Bill Muse, Jr. connected for 10 points.

Connors State Rodeo Season Underway

T

he Connors State Rodeo Team has performed well in the 2016 fall season beginning with a competition in Colby, Kansas, on September 16-18. Sophomore Jeremy Carney was first in the short round and second in the average in the tie-down roping. Freshman Tiger McElhaney placed fourth in the short round and fifth in the average of the steer wrestling. Freshman Zoey Carter placed fifth in the long go in barrel racing, and sophomore Stetson

Thompson made the short round in steer wrestling.

Connors State Rodeo then traveled to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to compete on October 20-22. Sassi Thompson won third in the long go and fifth overall in the barrel racing. Carney qualified for the short round in the tie-down roping.

The team then competed October 27-29 at the college rodeo hosted by NWOSU,

in Alva, Oklahoma. Freshmen Brian Scamardo won second in the long go and third in the average of the bull riding.

Carney won fourth in the short round and fourth in the average of the team roping.

Freshmen Shawn Luman and Jase Holder won fourth in the long go of the team roping while freshmen Kolby Shepard and Chisolm Daily won fifth in the long go of the team roping.

Veterans Honored During Patriotic Night

C

onnors State College held its annual Patriotic Night during the Cowboys’ home basketball game against Central Baptist on November 11. The event honored more than 20 individuals who served in the armed forces. The event took place during halftime of the men’s basketball game, and was coordinated

by Jonathan Rowe, Coordinator of Residential Life and Special Events. Lt. Col. James W. Sanders of the U.S. Marine Corp., retired, began the event at Connors State in 2003.

The ceremony included a presentation of the colors by the Muskogee Nighthawk

Squadron Civil Air Patrol, singing of the National Anthem, a prayer, the introduction of each service man and woman, and the presentation of a memento by Mike Lewis, Vice President of Fiscal Services, as a small gesture of thank you for their service.

“I think it’s important to do these events because students need to understand that freedom is not free,” said Sanders.

“Someone has to pay the price.”

Sanders, who served as a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corp. for 27 years, believes it is important to honor veterans for their service and to teach students the importance of their sacrifice.

CONNORS CONNECTION

13

Campus Life

STAFF VS. STUDENT SOFTBALL GAME On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Connors Student Activities held a Staff vs. Student Softball game, played on the Connors State Softball Field.

BBQ COOKOUT On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Connors State College and Sodexo hosted a BBQ Cookout at Cowboy Square on the Warner Campus. Sodexo prepared a barbecue dinner on the lawn for residents; the Oklahoma National Guard set up inflatable obstacle courses and a gaming trailer; and Student Activities set up a variety of games, including volleyball and corn-hole for all to enjoy.

14

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7

FALL FESTIVAL PHOTO BOOTH On Monday, October 24, Connors State College hosted the annual Fall Festival on the Muskogee Three Rivers Port Campus. Hundreds of children and their parents dressed in Halloween costumes to Trunk-or-Treat, play games, and to enjoy a fun-filled evening on campus. The Connors Photography club held a fun fall photo booth, with props and decorations provided by Dr. Ryan Blanton, Associate Vice President For External Affairs.

Photos by Photography Club President Libby Schroeder.

CONNORS CONNECTION

15

C O N N O R S S TAT E C O L L E G E 700 College Road | Warner, OK 74469

CONNORS STATE HONORS VETERANS BY LINING CAMPUS WALKWAYS WITH AMERICAN FLAGS. 16

VOLUME 6 NUMBER 7