Connection: Volume 9, Number 6

A Publication of Connors State College

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Faculty/Staff Basketball Game Proves Successful

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CONNORS STATE COLLEGE WARNER CAMPUS

700 College Road Warner, OK 74469

Inside this issue VOLUME 9, NUMBER 6

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2501 N 41st St E Muskogee, OK 74403

ADMINISTRATION PRE S I DE NT Dr. Ronald S. Ramming

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Wom en’s B as ket bal l Team C om pet es A gai ns t Fac ult y / S t af f

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R ec r uit m ent H os t s C ollege Fair • H or t i c ul t ure H os t s P l ant S al e • M us kogee R ot ar y Awards S c hol ar s hips • Walk A M ile I n H er S hoes • Wes t er n H er i t age D ay s • B ul l R un/ C ow C h ip Day

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Meet Corrado, Morales, Sims, and Br ittonSpears

EDUCATION

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Meet Callahan • A gr ic ul t ure H os t s Cat t le G radi ng C ont es t • Colt Class Celebrates 40 Years

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Athletic Hall Of Fame Honors Six • Rodeo Team S uc c es s • Lives t ock Judging Team W i ns S t at e Fai r of Tex as • S hoot i ng S por t s H as S uc c es s • W. I . S. H . B as eball B enef i t

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C am pus A c t iv i t ies

VICE PRES I DENT F O R ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Janet Wansick VICE PRES I DENT F O R FISCAL SERVICES Mike Lewis

FEATURE

CONNECTION LA Y OUT & DE S I GN Annie Jo Gilbert CONTRI B UTO RS Kassie Adams Cindy Anderson Carlie Clay Annie Jo Gilbert Janet Wansick Chandler Young

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FEATURE

Connors State College Women’s Basketball Team Competes Against Faculty and Staff

The Inaugural Cowgirl Basketball vs. Faculty and Staff basketball game was hosted in the Melvin Self Fieldhouse on September 30. The game was organized and hosted by Cowgirl Basketball head coach, Jamie Fisher, to raise money for travel and other expenses to support the Cowgirl Basketball Team during their upcoming season.

Donations received went toward a pie in the face competition between the game coaches, Dr. Janet Wansick, VP for Academic Affairs, Ms. Robin O’Quinn, Assistant VP for Academic Affairs, Mr. Mike

Jackson, Dean of Students, and Mr. Mike Lewis, VP for Fiscal Services.

Dr. Wansick and Ms. O’Quinn were coaches for the Cowgirl Basketball Team, while Mr. Jackson and Mr. Lewis coached the faculty and staff team. All four contestants bought out of the contest; however, the fans and players in attendance were not disappointed when Coach Fisher received the pie in the face from his sophomore basketball players.

Several other staff and faculty members pitched in on the Battle of the President’s Cup. Jake Walker, Assistant Rodeo Coach, and Debby

Golden, Chair of the Division of Agriculture and Director of the Horticulture Department emceed the game. Jake Lawson, Assistant Dean of Students and Head Rodeo Coach, Jonathan Rowe, Residential Coordinator, and Rod Mathews, C&W Maintenance Services refereed the game.

The stands were filled by CSC students, staff, and family members of both teams in support of raising money to support the Cowgirl Basketball Team for expenses while on the road. “As a student, seeing the faculty and staff in a CONNORS CONNECTION

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FEATURE non-traditional environment gave me a new respect for them,” said Carlie Clay, CSC freshman. “I enjoyed seeing the faculty and staff coming together for a great cause.”

In preparation for the game, faculty and staff spent countless hours in the gym working on shooting drills, offensive and defensive plays, and conditioning.

Though the Cowgirls put up a tough fight, the faculty and staff were cheered to a victory by the staff cheerleaders, Cindy Anderson, Patty Webber, and Rochelle Vanover. The

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faculty and staff team consisted of players from both the Warner and Muskogee campus. Members of the faculty and staff team wore custom CSC jerseys, face paint, head and wrist bands, while the Cowgirls went for their traditional basketball jerseys.

The basketball game consisted of two, 12-minute quarters separated by a half time dance performance

by CSC cheer team and the staff cheerleaders.

“Coming to Connors from out of state, it is great to see the

faculty and staff be involved with the student body,” said Cadon Remington, CSC freshman. “It makes Connors State College feel more like home.”

Coach Fisher was pleased with how the night ended, and Connors State faculty and staff would like to wish the Cowgirls good luck this season.

The Cowgirl’s opening game is set for 5:30 p.m., October 23 vs.

Arkansas Tech at the Melvin Self Fieldhouse.

COMMUNITY

Connors State College Recruitment Department Hosts Successful College Fair

On September 19 the CSC Recruitment Department hosted a sanctioned Oklahoma College Day and Night Coordination Committee College Fair. Over 50 colleges were in attendance to provide area high school students with the information needed to further their collegiate education.

“I love having these college fairs every year,” said Logan Nero, Director of Recruitment. These students were eager to learn more about colleges and educational opportunities.”

Leading up to the College Fair Ms. Nero and Chandler Young, Assistant Director of Recruitment, reached out to all area high school counselors to extend an invitation for their seniors and juniors.

“All the work put into having a successful college fair paid off when over 1,000 local high school students filled the gymnasium,” said Young. “With the help of C&W Maintenance Services and current CSC students present to share experiences with the high school students, we reached a great deal of

prospective students to add to the Cowboy family.”

CSC provided the students with information covering the different degree options offered here at CSC, as well as, the competitive sports teams, academic and extracurricular clubs, current tuition and fee costs, housing options, and financial aid & scholarship opportunities.

The Recruitment Department is now starting the outreach process to the leads that were collected to add concurrent and transfer students for the spring 2020 semester.

CSC Horticulture Department Holds Plant Sale The Connors State College Fall Plant Sale was in full swing, beginning September 17. The CSC Plant Sale was held at the Warner Campus Teaching Greenhouse.

The sale featured 8-inch and 12-inch mums in yellow, white, purple, red, bronze and tricolor.

The sale also featured pansies,

violas, snapdragons, dianthus, kale, cabbage and Swiss chard grown by the Connors State College Horticulture Department.

The Fall Sale has continuously become more versatile and adds new plants each year. The CSC Horticulture Department planted over 7,000 mums. Over 1,000 mums

were sold at this year’s sale.

Director of Horticulture, Debby Golden, spoke about how the plant sale allows students the opportunity to provide customer service to individuals and businesses, all while providing a service to the community.

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CSC Students Awarded Scholarships by Muskogee Rotary In an effort to assist non-traditional students in their educational pursuits, the Muskogee Rotary Club awarded their 2019 scholarships to Connors students: Kendra Brown and Elisha Guerra.

Rotary Scholarship recipient, Kendra Brown, moved back to Oklahoma from the northern states to attend Connors State College.

Brown, who takes most of her classes on the Warner campus, was very humbled to receive the scholarship. Brown said she is very excited for the new opportunities her degree from Connors State College is going to bring her.

Rotary Scholarship recipient, Elisha Guerra, is pursuing a degree in psychology from Connors State

College. Guerra, a single mom of four boys, said the advisors and instructors have been great to work with her and her busy schedule.

Guerra is excited to have the opportunity to attend school at the same time as her children.

CSC Participate in ‘Walk A Mile In Her Shoes’ Domestic Violence Awareness Walk

On October 3, Downtown Muskogee hosted the W.I.S.H. walk and ceremony for domestic violence awareness month.

Muskogee residents came out to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” where the men put on heels and walked in honor of domestic violence victims.

Teams from different schools brought busloads of students to show their support.

The ceremony was emceed by News on 6’s Tess Maune, Marlon Coleman led the prayer, Jermaine Montaine played the saxophone in honor of the victims, and Mike Jackson, W.I.S.H. board president and CSC Dean of Students, introduced the W.I.S.H board and staff, and thanked everyone for coming. Connors State College students, faculty, and staff put together an educational video about domestic violence awareness.

Awards were given to the best “strut

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your stuff” walker, largest group, best costume, most creative banner, and best dressed dog. Mayor Janey Cagle-Boydston proclaimed the month of October 2019 domestic violence awareness month.

W.I.S.H. (Women in Safe Homes) is an organization based in Muskogee, Okla., that was created to help women and men involved in domestic violence situations.

According to the Muskogee W.I.S.H. website, W.I.S.H. provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and stalking as they make as they make plans and arrangements to recover from trauma and begin new lives.

The officers on the W.I.S.H. board include: Mike Jackson, president, Roy Tucker, 1st vice president, Chad Farmer, 2nd vice president, Donna Elliot, secretary, Eva White, treasurer. W.I.S.H. board members include: Gary Strum, Eva White,

Sharon Sharp, Shiron Ray, Mike Stewart, Paula Sexton, Janice Smallwood, and Robyn Boswell.

Western Heritage Days Proves Successful for ALL Students

The CSC Agriculture Ambassadors, Rodeo Team, and Shooting Sports Team spent the day interacting with children from the Oklahoma School for the Blind during Western Heritage Days on Wednesday, September 25.

Western Heritage Days is an event hosted by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association specifically for the Oklahoma School for the Blind.

The event was started by Don Laporte of Dover, Okla. After losing his eyesight in 1994, Laporte was convinced he would never ride his horses again and ended up selling them. It wasn’t long after he started riding, he was able to venture out to the pasture.

With blindness comes depression, and in 2008 Laporte had the idea to organize a ride for students at the Oklahoma School for the Blind from Muskogee, Okla. The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association and Rocky & Deborah Webb have now hosted this event at Silver Spur Western Lodge in Haskell, Okla. since 2010.

The event offered the CSC students the opportunity to help with horse-back rides, stage coach and wagon rides, mechanical bull riding, dummy roping, rock wall

climbing, fishing and mentorships to the students from OSB. The CSC students helped young students with the animals and activities throughout the day.

“It’s not everyday that you get to see student’s expressions light up like that,” said Kassie Adams, CSC freshman and Rodeo Team member. “At the end of the day, the instant relationships that were built between the helpers and the students was what it’s all about.”

Warner Bull Run and Cow Chip Day Bring New Festival Goers On Saturday, October 5, Connors State College, along with the Warner Chamber of Commerce, hosted their Annual Bull Run 5K and Fun Run on the Warner Campus. The event was timed by I:40 Race Services.

This annual run allowed around 50 individuals of all ages to race towards the finish line. Medals were awarded to the Top 3 male and female standard age group in the 5K

race.

The following Saturday, October 12, the Warner Chamber of Commerce hosted the 32nd Annual Cow Chip Day Festival in Rogers Memorial Park. Despite the cold weather, the festival goers still enjoyed the cow chip day events and festivities.

Several Connors State College organizations, along with valuable

members of the Warner community, helped make sure the festival was a success.

The festival began with a parade and then continued on to the park where attendees could be entertained with events like street dance, carnival games, and delicious food.

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COWBOY FAMILY

Debi Corrado, Faculty

Mrs. Debara “Debi” Corrado has been at Connors State College for 22 years. Corrado comes to us from her hometown of Webbers Falls, Okla.

Corrado graduated from Oklahoma State University with her bachelors in secondary science education, and her masters in curriculum and instruction.

Corrado has been in education for 40 years, starting as a high school teacher, and then in higher education at Connors State College.

Corrado teaches mainly biology classes; evolution and diversity, investigative laboratory, general botany, general zoology, human anatomy, human physiology, and general microbiology. Corrado said she chose to teach at Connors State due to her husband teaching as an adjunct professor. She said he loved teaching at Connors, and she decided to apply.

“I enjoy teaching at Connors,” said Corrado. “Teaching here has been a wonderful and rewarding

experience.”

Corrado has contributed a great deal to CSC, she has served as Director of Assessment, Math/ Science Division Chair, Math/Science club sponsor, served as PLC advisor twice, served on committees, attended several ballgames and other social events.

When asked why she thought Connors was a good place for students, Corrado talked about how it is a great college, close to home, and for a reasonable cost.

“Students can get accustomed to college, build a good GPA, and not have to go immediately to a large university far from home,” said Corrado.

Corrado said she loves helping and interacting with the students the best. She and her husband, Frank, love following their favorite band, Phish, hiking and riding whitewater.

Angel Morales, Student Angel Morales comes to us from Chandler, Arizona. For those not fluid in Arizona geography, it is about 20 minutes southeast of the capitol. Morales graduated from Chandler High School in 2018, along with 805 other students.

When he was little, he had dreams of becoming someone famous.

Morales said when he was little, he always carried around a pen and paper, always anxious to learn new things from others.

“Back home there is a program that my county fair offered called ‘Maricopa Beef Outreach Program’,” said Morales. “You had to interview, and I was selected to be afforded the opportunity to raise a steer.”

Morales said through that experience, it sparked an interest in him to learn more about meat science, and meat in the agricultural industry.

The choice to come to Connors State College was very easy for Morales. At the time of graduation,

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Morales said he had his mind made up, and wanted to livestock judge.

“It was between Connors and another college in Texas,” said Morales. “The moment I drove up to CSC, I didn’t even get out of the car yet, I knew this was home.”

Morales said he could be happy living here, even though he would be 1,100 miles away from home.

Connors State has impacted Morales life in many ways.

“Connors has taught me a lot,” said Morales. “It has brought me to meet some ‘one of a kind people’, some of which, I know when I leave here, I can always give them a call.”

Morales is an Ag Ambassador, works in the agriculture department on campus, a member of the Shooting Sports Team, serves as Student Government Association President, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, member of Quail and Pheasants Forever, and member of Aggie Club.

Morales said he loves dogs,

especially Chihuahuas. While at Connors, he has received the Cowboy Horizon award, Vice President’s Honor Roll both semesters, and will receive his American FFA Degree in October.

Representative Lonnie Sims, Alumni Alumnus Lonnie Sims hails from Allen, Okla., but currently resides in Jenks, Okla. Sims graduated from CSC in 1990, and went on to Oklahoma State University to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 1994. While at CSC, Sims was a member of Phi Theta Kappa in 1990.

Currently, Sims is serving the state of Oklahoma in the House of Representatives, District 68- covering West Tulsa, Jenks, Glenpool, and Berryhill. When he is not actively serving our state, he is a small business owner of SCI Fire & Safety, and serving as Chairman and founding board member of James Mission, a Tulsa area non-profit offering support services to foster children and at-risk families.

Connors has greatly impacted Rep. Sims life.

“Connors removed the limits on achievements for a kid from a small town,” said Rep. Sims. “I loved

growing up in the country, and looked up to the blue-collar mothers and fathers in my community.

College seemed out of reach, and there were virtually no high school level career planning resources at the time.”

Sims said his agricultural education instructor, Bruce Ragsdale, CSC alumni of 1980, asked him and another student to jump in the truck with him one early spring day for a trip to Connors State.

“I don’t remember much about the campus or who exactly we met that day, but the experience changed my life, and convinced me to look beyond my hometown,” said Rep. Sims. “The friendships and education gained at CSC propelled my future and I will forever be grateful to the school.”

Rep. Sims says Connors was a family to him, and he felt welcomed the moment he stepped on campus.

Choosing to live on campus was a home away from home for Rep.

Sims, and he made the most of every opportunity given. Rep. Sims is grateful to his wife Lea Ann, and daughter Laney for their constant support.

Ona Lou Britton-Spears, Staff Ona Lou Britton-Spears comes to us from the small town of Leedey, Okla. Britton-Spears currently works as the Director of Library Services for the Warner and Muskogee CSC Libraries. Britton-Spears graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Letters and English, master’s degree in English, and master’s degree in Library and Information Studies.

Britton-Spears has been with Connors State for four years, and said she chose to come to CSC because she was interested in directing a library.

“I enjoy working with the students and facilitating their academic success,” said Britton-Spears.

Britton-Spears said Connors has impacted her life in several ways. She has had the opportunity to expand her library skills. She has worked exclusively in public services, but has had the chance to learn more about technical services,

budgeting, and management.

When asked why BrittonSpears thought CSC was a good place for students, she said the smaller student population gives the students an opportunity for one-on-one time with instructors.

Britton-Spears grew up on a ranch in Western Oklahoma, and likes to go back when she can. BrittonSpears said her mom made her as musical as she could be, so she sings in the community choir at NSU, and plays the piano. She and her husband like to travel as much as they can, their last trip being one to Peru. Britton-Spears says that library work keeps her brain limber, and she enjoys the constant change and variety.

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EDUCATION Meet Oklahoma A&M Regent, Jarold Callahan Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents members are the governing body of Connors State College. With that, we would like to introduce one of our Regents, Jarold Callahan.

Regent Callahan lives in Yukon, Okla., with his wife, Jennifer. Regent Callahan is called dad by Brian, 46, Tracie, 42, and Ryan, 21. He has five grandchildren, Michael, 18, Kathryn, 16, Jake, 14, Sydney Poage, 9, and Bryce Poage, 7. When Regent Callahan isn’t advocating for higher education, he is the president of Express Ranches, which consists of multiple cattle ranches in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Express is a purebred and commercial cattle operation. Regent Callahan said the individuals that have made the largest impact on his professional career are his father, Joe Callahan, Bob Totusek, and Bob Funk.

Something many may not know about Regent Callahan, although a supporter of Oklahoma State and the A&M schools, he graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. When asked one word to describe him, Regent Callahan answered with ‘Intense’.

In Callahan’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, and looking at and being around cattle.

No surprise, Regent Callahan’s favorite season is the spring, due to new baby calves on the ground, and new grass. Regent Callahan’s best advice for Connors State students?

“Find something that you love and have a passion for, and figure out how to make a living from that.”

Thank you, Regent Callahan, for your support of Higher Education, and all that the Oklahoma A&M schools stand for.

Connors Agricultural Department Hosts Cattle Grading Contest On September 12, Connors State College held their annual cattle grading contest.

The contest was held at the CSC Bull Test Center on the Warner campus. The contest was open to 4-H and FFA students. The contest consisted of two categories, the Junior Division for 4-H and FFA (students 13 and younger) and the Senior Division for 4-H and FFA (students 14 and older). Over 400 students were in attendance to participate in the contest.

The awards given to the students

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included tuition waver scholarships to Top Senior Individual, banners for Top Teams, plaques for Top Three Teams, and individual medals.

Connors State College would like to thank the sponsors for the cattle grading contest, American Farmers

and Ranchers, CSC Livestock Show Team, and CSC Farm.

Colt Class Celebrates 40 Years on Warner Campus Connors State College’s colt class is celebrating 40 years on the Warner campus. Started by Fred Williams in 1979, rodeo coaches Jake Walker and Jake Lawson have since taken over the course. The colt class course was based off of a class offered in Lamar, Co., and has since evolved into the course it is today.

Students get a colt at the beginning of the semester and have to break them throughout the class. Colts are brought in from different breeders across Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Alabama, and some have as little experience on them as a few days on the halter, while others have been worked with more.

“We have a waiting list for breeders to bring colts in for the class,” said Jake Lawson.

Students are responsible for the animal day in and day out; feeding, watering and providing daily care for the colt while on campus. The class meets daily from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., five days a week.

Colts will come in the week after class starts, Walker and Lawson will assign colts to each student.

The students will proceed to halter break their horses, if not already done. Following that, students will begin desensitizing their horses

to start the saddling process. This process will take approximately eight days. Once the horses have been desensitized, the students will start familiarizing them to a bit and bridle. Before the students can mount the horses, the instructors will look for the horses to be driven, and able to be driven with a bit and bridle. Students then will cover basics with the colt, left and right turns, stopping and backing up.

They then will trot and lope their horses in the correct lead.

“When I came into the colt program, I thought I knew how to ‘ride’,” said John Paul Donelson, CSC sophomore. “Once I began the class, I realized how much I don’t know.”

Donelson said colt class has taught him patience and how to be clearer about what he is asking from the animal. The class not only teaches the students how to better care for animals, it teaches the students how to be better people.

Students have the opportunity to break and start colts for different breeders around the state of Oklahoma. They are tasked with putting the first rides on colts who have as little as a couple days on the halter. The students train and maintain the colts throughout the semester.

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ATHLETICS

Athletic Hall Of Fame Recognizes Six Honorees On Saturday, October 5, Connors State College hosted their 8th annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction and reception.

The purpose of the ceremony is to induct new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The master of ceremonies was radio personality and TV host, Don King.

CSC President, Dr. Ron Ramming was also in attendance to provide a welcome to the alum and honorees.

Rev. Rowdy Morris gave the invocation.

The 2019 honorees are Steve Barton of Muskogee, Okla., Rev. Leroy Walker of Muskogee, Okla., Mike Bridges of Austin, Texas., Kaye Wilkinson of Bismark, N.D., Dewey Grigsby of Muskogee, Okla., and Kia Holmes of Oktaha, Okla.

Steve Barton was inducted into

the Hall of Fame for baseball.

In 1985, Barton was offered a scholarship to play baseball at CSC and was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1986 Winter Phase by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Reverend Leroy Walker was inducted into the Hall of Fame for leadership. Reverend Walker has served as a mentor, advisor and supporter to the CSC student body for over 30 years.

Mike Bridges was inducted into the Hall of Fame for football. Bridges attended CSC from 1958 to 1960, where he played football and baseball, and earned his associates degree.

Kaye Wilkinson was inducted to the Hall of Fame for women’s basketball. Wilkinson attended CSC and had the opportunity to play for

the basketball team. In 1986, the Cowgirls won the state and regional championships, advancing on to the national tournament.

Dewey Grigsby was inducted into the Hall of Fame for men’s basketball. Grigsby played point guard position for Canadian Schools, and holds the records for free throw shooting percentage. After high school, Grisby continued his education and basketball career at CSC. Kia Holmes was inducted into the Hall of Fame for softball. Holmes attended CSC to continue her softball career and was selected to the All-Region team as a freshman.

Holmes went on to play softball at Northeastern State University after leaving CSC.

CSC Livestock Judging Team Awarded High Team at The State Fair of Texas The Connors State College Livestock Judging Team had major success on their trip to Dallas, Texas, for the State Fair of Texas livestock judging contest. The freshman team brought home High Team Overall, High Team in Reasons, High Team in Cattle, 2nd High Team Sheep and Goats and 3rd High Team in Hogs.

The Sophomore team brought home 3rd High Team Overall, 2nd High Team Sheep and Goats, 3rd High Team in Reasons and 5th High Team in Cattle.

Individual results for the Freshman team include: Logan Jackson - 6th Overall, 10th in Reasons, and 3rd in Sheep and

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Goats; Kristen Massingill - 7th Overall, 6th in Cattle and 8th in Reasons; Lauren Erickson -10th Overall, 2nd in Reasons and 8th in Hogs; Maddie Schroeder - 5th in Reasons; Katie Kempen - 10th in Reasons; and Jordan Strickler - 9th in Cattle.

Individual results for the Sophomore team include: Daniel Lujan - 3rd Overall, 3rd in Sheep and Goats, 4th in Cattle and 6th in Reasons; Hunter McKinnon - 11th Overall and 8th in Hogs; Jeramie Rogers - 4th in Sheep and Goats; Kali Mabe - 5th in Sheep and Goats; and Dalton Flatt - 6th in Hogs.

CSC Rodeo Team Has Success on the Road The CSC Rodeo Team competed in three college rodeos in the month of October at Colby Community College in Colby, Kan., SEOSU, in Durant, Okla., and Oklahoma State University, in Stillwater, Okla.

Results for Colby Community College Rodeo include, Cadon Remington and Kaden Cagle - 2nd in the long go and 4th overall in Team Roping.

Results for SEOSU Rodeo include:

Cadon Remington and Kaden Cagle - 3rd in the long round, 5th in the short round, and 4th overall in Team Roping; Walker McMahan and Wyatt McMahan - qualified for the short round in Team Roping; Trisha Walden - 5th in the long round and qualified for the short round in Barrel Racing; and Whittney Mullin - 6th in the long round and qualified for the short round in Barrel Racing.

Results for Oklahoma State

College Rodeo include, Cadon Remington and Kaden Cagle - 2nd in the long go, 6th in the short round and 6th in the average for Team Roping; Trisha Walden - 6th in the short round and 6th in the average for Barrel Racing; and Jarvis Demery qualified for the short go in Steer Wrestling.

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Shooting Sports Team Brings Home Team Awards

The Connors State College Shotgun Shooting Sports Team has started their season off with success at a contest in Illinois. Team results include: 2nd High Overall Team, first in Sporting Clays, second in Trap, third in Wacky Wabbit and fourth in Skeet.

Individual results include: Jesse Cole - High Overall Individual, second High Individual in Sporting Clays and first High Individual Trap; Wyatt Krittenbrink - second High Overall Individual and first

High Individual in Sporting Clays; and Hunter Stratton – third High Individual in Sporting Clays.

The Connors State College Archery Team traveled to the Southwest Regional 3-D Archery Championship to compete for their first contest.

Individual results from the contest include: James Waller - Champion Men’s Recurve; Hunter Taylor Champion Men’s Bowhunter; and Jon Weeden Jr. - sixth in Men’s Barrow.

CSC Baseball Hosts Game Dedicated to W.I.S.H. On Thursday, October 10, 2019, Connors State College Baseball Team played Northeastern State University at NSU in Tahlequah.

In recognition of the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Connors State is collecting dish soap, towels, shampoo, toiletries, baby wipes, sanitizing wipes, Kleenex, and other similar items for the W.I.S.H. Shelter in Muskogee. The baseball team at CSC annually supports the domestic violence awareness program in Muskogee through the teams’ work and donations.

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