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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre and Yukon has announced a major charitable gift from longtime SWOSU benefactors Rick and Sheila Koch of Weatherford.

Dr. Geo Kelly, associate professor of marketing in the Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). The award ceremony took place on March 14 in the Memorial Student Center Ballroom. Alongside the award, Kelly received a $5,000 prize, clock, pen, and medallion.

On Monday, the Legislative Showmanship was held at the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Legislators from every corner of the state joined Oklahoma’s future farmers and ranchers for the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the world’s largest junior livestock show. It was an excellent opportunity to meet with the future agriculture industry leaders.

LAWTON – The District 5 County Health Departments announce the upcoming Pool Operator Training, also known as “Pool School,” in Lawton, Altus and Elk City. The training is an opportunity for attendees to learn important information related to safe pool operations.

Submitted by Cherrie Nutley, SWODA Ombudsman Supervisor SW OK Spring is upon us and with that comes some good opportunities for you to connect with your local longterm care facility. Facilities work with their residents to provide activities and projects to keep residents involved and engaged with life. An important part of this is offering opportunities for activities and projects.

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The Class of 1924 was a huge class, as Sayre Schools was growing.

The Class of 1944 found themselves in World War II.

Audra graduated from SWOSU. She is a retired school teacher and she lives in Clinton, Oklahoma. She is married and she has two sons and four grandchildren.

Brandi (Pope) Thompson I attended SWOSU in Weatherford where I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. In 2007 I married Matt Thompson. We moved back to Sayre to my family farm where we started our family. Our daughter, Makenzie is a 14 year old 8th grader in Canute Public School. She is active in fast pitch softball, slow pitch softball, basketball, travel ball, FCA, and FFA. Our son, Maddox is a 12 year old 6th grader in Canute Public School. He is active in baseball, basketball, and travel ball. I taught in Sayre Public Schools for many years while my kids attended school in Sayre. We recently moved to Canute, Ok. where I’m currently teaching 2nd grade, chasing my kids around through all of their activities, and enjoying life!

“ s is our third or fourth year playing this, but it is one of our favorite shows,” Dean Jackson said. “ crowd is great. Sayre Country Club is great. We are excited to play a good show and make sure everyone has fun.”

Sayre resident Elmo May has pride bellowing from his voice as he discusses his grandson, Tyler.