Issue 3

October 31, 2014Vol. 93 Issue 3 EASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE EST. 1908Eastern StatesmanEastern Statesman

Entertainment, Pg. 6

“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to

vote except the American people themselves and the only way they

could do this is by not voting.”~Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate

yourself too. Don’t just vote. Know what you’re voting for, and

stand by that.~Nikkie Reed

“If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal.”

~Emma Goldman

In this Issue

News, Pgs. 3 & 7

Sports, Pg. 8

Wilburton Mayor and Eastern Alumni Association Board Member Stephen Brinlee (front left) signs a proclama-tion declaring Nov. 3-8 as Eastern Homecoming Week. He is joined by Eastern President Dr. Stephen E. Smith and cheerleaders (back l to r) Byjou Vaughn of Morris; Eastern Mascot Megan Menasco of Wilburton; and Shantel Brennan of Quinton.

Homecoming sees full calendar of eventsRobeRt bedfoRdStaff Writer

The 2014 Homecoming celebration for Eastern is scheduled for Nov. 7-8 and will be celebrating Mountaineer pride with old and new Eastern students.

On Friday, Nov., there will be a Hall of Fame Inductee Reception in the President’s Dining Room of the Student Center. After the reception will be the Homecoming Awards Dinner and Annual Association meeting. The Homecoming Awards are given to people who have made major contributions to the success of the college, have gone on to be successful within their field of choice, and former faculty of the college who demonstrated an immense desire to help the students and staff have the best possible experience they could at Eastern. When the dinner is over with there will be a Lady Mountaineer Alumni basketball game to end the night.

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EOSC NEWS RELEASEEastern Oklahoma State College

will honor several graduates, former faculty and the contributions of a na-tional organization during the annual Homecoming Awards Dinner on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ball-room.

The awards include the Distin-guished Former Faculty Award, Heri-tage Award and the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. Eastern will also induct the 31st member of the EOSC Alumni Hall of Fame. Tickets are $35 for the event and can be purchased by calling 918-465-1759.

Don McClain of Wilburton will re-ceive the Distinguished Former Faculty Award, which honors individuals who have provided excellent mentorship and teaching to Eastern students. Mc-Clain taught a wide array of subject matters during his 23 years at Eastern including welding, auto mechanics, math, history and government. Prior to

Eastern’s annual Homecoming Awards Dinner set for Nov. 7teaching at East-ern, McClain was a grade school and middle school teacher in the area for 19 years.

The Heri-tage Award will be presented to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in honor of the or-ganization’s 60-year anniversary. The Heritage Award recognizes those who have made deep and lasting impacts on Eastern’s history. In 1954 while serving as the head basketball coach and athlet-ic director for Eastern, Don McClanen began promoting the idea of bringing Christian morals and ethics into the so-ciety of sports.

From his efforts and those around him who believed in his idea, the FCA is now a nationwide organization that employs more than 800 people and in-

volves more than two million ath-letes around the world each year.

Justin Few of McAlester will receive the Out-standing Young Alumnus Award. A 2000 Eastern graduate, Few owns his own energy consulting firm and photography business. He is also president of Pride in McAlester, a non-profit organization dedicated to beau-tifying and enhancing the McAlester community.

Few is an active volunteer, help-ing build community gardens and dog parks, leading restoration projects and facilitating the establishment of the McAlester Recycling Center. In 2014, he was featured in Oklahoma Magazine’s “40 under 40 Young Professionals.”

Edward Stokes of Houston, Texas

will be inducted as the 31st mem-ber of the EOSC Hall of Fame. Stokes is a marine project manager at ConocoPhil-lips, Inc. where he has worked since 1976. A 1972 Eastern graduate, Stokes is a co-inventor for two patents in the oil and gas indus-try.

He also currently serves as board chairman for the Offshore Technology Conference and has authored or co-authored 15 technical papers and pre-sented in six countries.

In addition to his educational and professional achievements, Stokes is an active volunteer for the Special Olym-pics, Junior Achievement and the Keep 5 Alive community service program in Houston.

McClain Few Stokes

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HOMECOMINGCALENDAR

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Contact Kristen Turner at 918.465.1720 or

[email protected].

“The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” one of Robin Williams’ last filmsGUY FOLGERSenior Staff Writer

“The Angriest Man in Brooklyn,” starring Robin Williams (in one of his last movies), Mila Kunis, Melissa Leo, Peter Dinklage, with cameo appearances by James Earl Jones and Richard Kind, was released on May 23, 2014.

In this film, Henry Altmann (Williams) is having an exceptionally bad day. While stuck in Brooklyn traffic, his car is crashed into by a taxi. After much yelling, cursing and screaming, by both parties, the taxi speeds away.

A visit to the Brooklyn hospital where Dr. Sharon Gill (Mila Kunis) is filling in for Altmann’s usual doctor reveals that he has a brain aneurysm. After more yelling, cursing and screaming by mostly Altmann, he demands to know how much time he has remaining. Initially refusing to say, Dr. Gill finally gives in to Altmann’s verbal chastising and blurts, “Ninety!” When he asks, “Ninety days?” she replies, “Ninety minutes!” More yelling, cursing and screaming, by both

and Altman departs the hospital in a huff and his gown.

Realizing that she should not have reacted in the manner that she did, Dr. Gill chases after Altmann to try and get him admitted to the hospital. Meanwhile, Altmann races around Brooklyn in hopes of making some amends for past transgressions. Essentially, the remainder

of the movie is the two racing around Brooklyn, engaging more characters which prompts more yelling, cursing and screaming.

I have to admit that there were two obstacles to my objectivity before I even watched the film. One, of course, was Williams’ death on Aug. 11 of an apparent suicide and secondly was Mila

Kunis portraying a doctor. The greater of the two, I think, was Kunis in the role of a doctor. I just cannot envision her as anything but the precocious on That 70’s Show.

While watching this movie, I thought Williams looked a little haggard, which I guess is not uncommon for one battling both depression and alcohol abuse. In addition, he had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Although he was a consummate performer, I found myself wondering, at times if his onscreen yelling, cursing and screaming wasn’t just an outlet for his depression.

For once, I have to agree partially with the critics who reacted negatively to this film. It is not one of Williams’ best efforts, but if your inclination is toward comedic tragedy, it is worth watching.

Williams is best-remembered as his widow stated, “His greatest legacy, besides his three children, is the joy and happiness he offered to others, particularly those fighting personal battles.”

SHARELL COLLINSStaff Writer

25 things you didn't know about Eastern staff and facultyDr. Kaben Smal lwood

Dr. Kaben Smallwood is the profes-sor I chose for this issue of the Statesman. Smallwood was born in Idabel, raised in Muskogee, and now lives in Talihina.

He has JD and MBA degrees, is a member of the Oklahoma Bar, and also teaches a host of classes at Eastern Okla-homa State College. He serves as the managing member of Symbiotic Aqua-ponic, LLC.

He has always had a passion for teach-ing, farming, and community service. He handles all financial, administrative, and legal aspects of the aquaponics business, as well as the document preparation.

He is also involved in the system de-sign, builds, sales and maintenance of each system. Check out his list:1.) My family has a farm in Talihina, OK.2.) I was almost a basketball coach.3.) I am an avid gardener.4.) I run a business called Symbiotic

Aquaponic, LLC.5). We built an Aquaponic system for EOSC and Kiowa public schools.6.) My brother is one of my business partners.7.) My dad went to Eastern.8.) I have a law degree and an MBA.9.) I am an attorney.10.) I still rely on handwritten notes for my to-do lists.11.) My grandfather started the baseball program at Buffalo Valley. 12.) I am 3/64 Choctaw.13.) I’m a graduate of The University of Oklahoma.14.) I have a Chinese shar-pei named Sampson.15.) I travel quite a bit to speak at events across the country usually about food production/Aquaponics.16.) I think Fox and the Hound is the sad-dest movie ever made.17.) I enjoy going to concerts and music

festivals. 18.) I have had the same best friend since 1st grade.19.)I enjoy studying ancient Greek and Roman history. 20.) I rarely drink soda.

21.) I was born in Idabel, OK.22.) I graduated from Hilldale High School in Muskogee, OK.23.) My birthday is on Veteran’s Day.24.) My favorite number is 10.25.) My favorite color is green.

IMBDSPIRIT WEEK

‘Merica MondayTacky Tourist TuesdaySuperhero WednesdayThrowback Thursday True Blue FridayRULES:No masks or other face cover-

ings in class!No excessive objects on your

body!Be appropriately clothed!DAILY PRIZESIn order to be eligible to win

the daily Spirit prize, you must post a photo in your spirit week outfit to the Eastern Facebook page. www.facebook.com/easternoklahomas-tatecollege

The picture with the most likes at 5 p.m. that day will be the winner!

“TREASURE HUNT”

There are TWO blue ribbons hidden somewhere on campus for Homecoming week.

Each ribbon is worth $50 CASH!HINTS will be given on the

Eastern Facebook page and Twitter account along with on the TV moni-tors around campus. Pay attention to these for the whereabouts of the ribbons! Whoever DISCOVERS the ribbons and brings them to Paige Priest (Student Life Coordinator) in SC 211 will be given the prize!

You can only win ONE prize per student.

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Published twice monthly from August through May by students of Eastern Okla-homa State College, Wilbur-ton, OK. Opinions expressed in the “Statesman” are not necessarily those of the East-ern student body, faculty or administration. Opinions ex-pressed in articles, columns or letters are those of the individual writers.

Members of the Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association, Community College Jour-nalism Association, Student Press Law Center and Okla-homa Interscholastic Press Association.

Letters to the editor are not only welcomed, but en-couraged. All letters must be able to be verified with the author’s phone number, ad-dress, and e-mail address. The editor reserves the right to edit to fit space limitations and to comply with libel laws and good taste.

The publication is issued by EOSC and is printed at a cost of about $50 per page. Telephone is (918) 465-1714. E-mail: [email protected].

Eastern Statesman Staff

Guy Folger, Senior Staff WriterSharell Collins, Staff WriterKaley Reding, Staff Writer

Robert Bedford, Staff WriterBuck Kirk, Staff Writer

Chelsie Peckio, Staff WriterGarrett Rogers, Staff WriterTy Thompson, Staff Writer

Taylor Cox, Staff Photographer

Kristen Turner, Adviser

Oklahoma election includes governor’s raceRobeRt bedfoRdStaff Writer

The 2014 general election, occurring on Nov. 4, will be a time for the regis-tered voters of Oklahoma to come to-gether and vote on the men and women who will lead state government.

A major part of the election will, of course, be the position of State Governor, but that is not the only po-sition that is being voted on.

There are nine state executive positions being voted for in November, such as the Lieu-tenant Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Commission-er of Labor. Most voters will focus on the important positions of Gov-ernor and Super-intendent.

The 27th and current Governor of Oklahoma is Mary Fallin, a Republican elected in 2010. Fallin will be run-ning for her sec-ond term. Run-ning against her is Democrat Joe Dorman and In-dependents Rich-ard Prawdzienski and Kimberly Wil-lis.

Current State Superintendent Janet Barresi was de-feated in the pri-maries earlier this year. So she will not be running for re-election. The two new candidates for that position are Republican Joy Hofmeister and Democrat John Cox.

In November, Oklahoman voters will have to make their choices for the state government and decide the future of Oklahoma for the next four years.

Fallin

Dorman

Cox

Hofmeister

Phi Theta Kappa registers voters in statewide competitionKALeY RedINGStaff Writer

Recently, Phi Theta Kappa has been trying to get students registered to vote in upcoming elections for a competition they compete in every year.

“It’s statewide competition; we register as many students as possible during a time frame. We compete against other colleges and universities in our category. Eastern is in the zero through three thousand students category,” says PTK sponsor, Brenda Kennedy.

This year they were even able to get out-of-state students registered, allowing the number of forms turned in to be higher than the previous years. On Oct. 10, the PTK will turn in the

forms to the state.Established in 2000 as part of the

Oklahoma Campus Compact, the object is to increase student civic engagement on Oklahoma college campuses.

The competition is comprised of three categories based on full-time student populations. Eastern is in the RED category with state universities

It’s a statewide competi-tion; we register as many stu-dents as possible during a time frame. We compete against other colleges and universities in our category.

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and colleges with 1-3,000 FTE (full-time-equivalent students). EOSC won last year’s competition. The WHITE category is for schools with a 3,001-7,000 FTE and the BLUE category sees schools with a 7,001-30,000 FTE.

OKLAHOMA STATE ELECTION BOARD RELEASE

OKLAHOMA CITy – The State Elec-tion Board’s latest voter registration statistics show more than 2,014,000 Oklahomans are registered to vote – a net increase of more than 35,000 since Jan. 15, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said Wednesday.

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election is Friday, Oct. 10.

As of Sep. 30, 2014, Oklahoma had 2,014,353 registered voters:

DEMOCRATS 882,778……43.8%REPUBLICANS

877,678……43.6%AMERICANS ELECT 8……N/AINDEPENDENTS

253,889……12.6%

The statistics show a net increase in registered Republicans and Inde-pendents since January and a net decrease in the number of registered Democrats.

Democrats narrowly remain the largest percentage of Oklahoma voters at 43.8 percent, but the percentage of voters registered as Republicans (43.6 percent) and Independents (12.6 per-cent) continues to grow. The two ma-jor political parties are closer to parity than at any time since the State Elec-tion Board began compiling statewide voter registration statistics in 1960.

To view historical voter registra-tion statistics or to obtain a voter reg-istration application, visit http://elec-tions.ok.gov. The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 4 General Election is Friday, Oct. 10, 2014.

Oklahoma voter rolls grow as General Election nears

November 8 is where the majority of events will occur, such as breakfasts for the classes of 1959-61 and 1971 and Eastern retirees. The Homecoming parade is set to be at 11 a.m. and at noon there will be a cookout in the amphitheater of the Student Center. Homecoming coronation will be at 4:30 p.m.

The campus bookstore will host a coloring contest to celebrate Homecoming this year. The page to color can be found on the college website and must be turned in before Oct. 22. The bookstore will display the artwork on campus during Homecoming week, and the winners will be contacted by phone during the week of Nov. 3.

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Photo Club spends week touring ItalyGUY FOLGERSenior Staff Writer

At the close of the spring semester, the Eastern Oklahoma State College Photo Club embarked on a whirlwind tour of Italy Students Brittany Gilbert, Guy Folger, Jamie Fink, Jeanette Gonzalez, Jenna Mabry and faculty members Carly Jones and Kristen Turner departed Dallas-Fort Worth to arrive in London minus only one set of luggage.

Continuing with the mysteries of travel, we departed London for Milan, Italy minus one set of luggage and two travelers (due to a reservations foul-up).

In Milan, we were joined by about 25 travelers from Atlanta, Georgia while we awaited the arrival of our wayward globetrotters. And, of course, the Atlanta folks were not even aware of being paired with our smaller group.

Finally collecting the remainder of our group, but still minus the set of luggage, we set out for our hotel and a very late traditional Italian dinner.

The next morning, we boarded a water taxi bound for the island of Murano, where the beautiful Venetian glass is made. After a glassblowing demonstration and tour of the factory, we boated onward to Venice where we visited St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the final resting place of the apostle St. Mark, the Basilica di San Marco. And, of course, we enjoyed the peace and serenity of a not-to-be-missed gondola ride.

Leaving Venice, the next morning, we stopped in Verona to visit Juliet’s

balcony and mingle with throngs of people in town for some sort of festival. Also in Verona, but apparently closed for refurbishing, is the third largest Roman arena in Italy. We arrived in Florence in time to get settled and enjoy a pizza dinner.

In Florence, the birthplace of the Ital ian Renaissance, we enjoyed many architectural and statuar y masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s statue of David and I l Duomo, the world’s largest brick dome.

While in Florence, some of our group chose the side trip to Pisa and the Leaning Tower.

The next day, after a visit to Assisi and St Francis of Assisi Basilica, it was on to Rome, the Eternal City. Our first day in Rome was spent on a walking tour which included the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. And, as luck would have it, Jenna’s luggage finally caught up with her, but now she would have to f ind

Top, a group of Eastern Photo Club members looks out over the Roman Colos-seum. Above, Jenna Mabry looks out over the canals of Venice. Above right, Jeanette Gonzalez, takes a selfie in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Below right, Jamie Fink takes a photo of Carly Jones in the peaceful town of Assisi. The Photo Club traveled to Italy for a week-long tour in May.

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Would you like to see your club featured?Contact Kristen Turner at 918.465.1720 or [email protected].

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space for her new-bought clothes.Our second day in Rome, and

last day of sightseeing, was spent on another walking tour. This time we took in the awe-inspiring Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican, the

Club elects new officers, plans photo workshopsCHELSIE PECKIOStaff Writer

The Eastern Oklahoma State Photog-raphy Club is back in action for the 2014 and 2015 school year. The club elected its officers at their meeting on Sept. 24 and is currently making plans for upcoming meetings and events.

“This year we will really be focusing on photography,” adviser Kristen Turner said.

“Because we traveled last year, our club has spent the past two years with fundraising being our main goal, and I do not want to do that this year.

“We have one photography work-

shop lined up,” and she added, “We are planning on making a trip to the Phil-brook Museum to view a photography exhibit. We are also planning on smaller educational sessions that will cover basic photography and basic Photoshop skills. Club members have also expressed an interest in seeing some of their creative works displayed this year, and I am very excited about making this happen.”

The photography club, though a few meetings in, is still open to new mem-bers. They are planning many activities and want anyone who has an interest in photography to feel free to join. The club does not want a lack of equipment to pre-vent people from signing up.

“All students are encouraged to participate in the Photo Club,” Turner said. “We have cameras that members can check out on loan and we, usually, have a pretty good time. We meet every two weeks and someone can join at any time.”

If interested in photography or learn-ing about Photoshop, check your Eastern email for updates concerning meeting dates and times.

The officers elected on the 24 are as follows:

President - Chelsie PeckioVice President - Ty ThompsonSec./Treas.- Kevin Anderson ESGA Rep. - Kaley Reding

Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. And, of course, another traditional Italian dinner topped off our last evening.

Despite the always-possible travel mishaps, we had a very educational, enjoyable and memorable trip thanks to Nancy, our vivacious, very knowledgeable and helpful tour

guide.We are the EOSC Photo Club, we

have cameras and we will travel. If you enjoy photography and possible travel, why not join us? Membership is open to anyone. For more information, contact Kristen Turner, Room 124 in Baker Hall or [email protected] or phone (918) 465-1720.

Above left, Brittany Gilbert, Jamie Fink, Carly Jones, Kristen Turner, Guy Folger, and Jeanette Gonzalez wait for the Roman Colosseum to open. Left, Jeanette Gonzalez and Guy Folger take a break before a visit to the Sistine Chapel in-side the Vatican. Above, Jeanette Gonzalez, Jamie Fink, Brittany Gilbert, and Carly Jones take a gondola ride through Venice. Right, Carly Jones stands on Juliette's balcony in Verona.

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T Y THOMPSONStaff Writer

On the weekend of Oct. 3-5, Theatre Eastern debuted its new play entitled “Barefoot in the Park.”

“Barefoot in the Park,” a romantic comedy by Neil Simon, is about newly wed couple Corie Bratter and Paul Brat-ter. They live in an apartment on the top of a brownstone in New York City.

Over the course of four days, the cou-ple learns to live as a “couple.” They face everyday ups-and-downs, while learning more about each other.

Jordan Allen and Reagan Brinlee portrayed the lead roles. With a colorful set and great costumes, the cast put on a wonderful show.

The lead role of Paul Bratter was played by Jordan Allen. This was Allen’s first time participating in theatre.

“It was very energizing,” Allen said. “I have always been scared of being on stage, but I had no nerves performing with this cast.

“It has really opened me up to feel-ing more comfortable with myself and others,” Allen added.

Theatre Eastern did an amazing job and will have the opportunity to contin-ue to do so very quickly with the opening of Endgame Oct. 31.

Theatre Eastern energizes crowd with Barefoot performance

Top, Reagan Brinlee and Jordan Allen in their roles as Paul and Corie Bratter. Above, Kaylinn Dawson joins Brinlee on stage. Left, Jordan Simpson and Brekke Gammon delighted the crowd with their portrayals of Victor Velasco and Mrs. Banks. Communications and Marketing Photos

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

SuBmITTEd REPORTSSexual harassment is a gateway

crime and creates a culture where words can escalate to physical contact and other forms of violence, including stalking, assault or rape. We would like to share some important information with you regarding sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is unwanted, unwelcome and repeated behavior of a sexual nature. The following are examples of behavior that may constitute sexual harassment:

• Inappropriate touching, patting, or pinching• Physical assault or coerced sexual activity• demands or subtle pressure for sexual favors• Obscene phone calls, emails, or gestures

Here are some ways to help lower the risks of sexual harassment and

assault:• Be aware of your

surroundings—Who’s out there and what’s going on.

• Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in your surroundings, leave.

• Keep appropriate company— do not maintain relationships with individuals who make you feel uncomfortable.

• Conduct yourself with self- confidence—Weak individuals are often targeted as victims.

• Let others know that sexual harassment will not be tolerated!

• don’t prop open self-locking doors.

• Park in well-lit areas and lock the car, even if you’ll only be gone a few minutes.

For more information about

sexual assault, contact the following organizations:

National Center for Victims of CrimePhone: 800-394-2255 or 202-467-8700 (Tdd: 800-211-7996)National Sexual Violence Resource CenterPhone: 877-739-3895 or 717-909-0710 (Tdd: 717-909-0715)Office on Violence Against Women, OJP, DOJPhone: 800-656-4673 or 202-544-1034Important dates to remember:November 4—Current Student Enrollment (Sophomores) November 5—Current Student Enrollment (Freshmen) November 8—Homecoming

Tina Ray and Sandra RobertsonLocated in the Library Building, Enrollment CenterOffices 156 and 157

Be aware of risks of harassmentEastern recycling program continues to serve campusROBERT BEDFORDStaff Writer

Recycling has become a big part of life at Eastern as one can find the recy-cling bins placed all over campus.

The driving factor behind the re-cycling program on campus is mrs. Ruth Askew Brelsford and her honors students. She cares deeply about recy-cling, and this desire led her to help in the creation of the program. Four years ago her honors students decided that recycling is an important issue to the students.

“They really single-handedly fo-cused our attention on recycling on this campus; convinced those administrators who were concerned about recycling,

but did not think that the students would follow through and recycle.”

The students and Brelsford were instrumental in educating Eastern students about recycling and actu-ally in getting the recycling bins placed throughout the campus buildings.

For the first year of the program, the honors students were responsible for emptying the recycling bins.

Today recycling is a major issue in the world, and Eastern’s students can help, at least in a small way. One shouldn’t simply see the bins and in-stantly forget them because throwing your recyclables into the bins in each building instead of simply in the trash can go a long way toward helping the planet.

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By Mike Cathey EOSC 1983, of Indianola

teresa Jackson, (eOSC 1985 of Hartshorne), Senior Executive Officer for the Division of health for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma earlier this fall assumed the Chairmanship of the eastern Oklahoma State College Board of Regents. She was most recently Vice-Chair of the Board of Regents and is currently serving a seven year Oklahoma Governor appointed term.

teresa has worked for the Choctaw Nation since 1999 beginning as Comptroller of the talihina hospital; she later worked as business officer director in 2001 and” then promoted to hospital administrator in 2006. She was honored by the indian health Service with a Merit award in 2005. this was for implementing new software to enhance third-party billing to increase revenue for the tribe. She serves on the kiamichi Vo-tech talihina Campus advisory Committee and the texoma Medical Women’s advisory Committee. She sits on the Oklahoma City area inter-tribal health Board and is the Vice Chair of the inter-tribal Council health Board

after completing an eOSC associates in Business administration, teresa completed a Bachelors in accounting at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and has completed several hours toward a Master’s Degree in health Care administration from the University of Oklahoma.

While at eastern, teresa was the Vice President of the Student Senate, a member of the Reflections Club and a member of the aggie Club. She was on both the President’s and Dean’s honor Roll, and was selected as a member of the Who’s Who among american Junior College Students.

“i remember that each of my professors took time out of their busy schedules to assist any of the students. i think that this is one of the most important things that i observed while there. No matter how busy someone is \they should always take time out of their schedules to help someone. i absolutely loved my time at eastern. i enjoyed the dances in the old Student Union and all of the lasting friendships i made there. i still keep in contact with these friends, and we always talk about our times at

WHERE ARE THEY NOW...

Eastern Alumni making an impact on the world

Teresa Jacksoneastern.”

“My husband Gary and i have been married for 28 years. We started dating while attending eastern. We have two children Blake, age 24, graduated from O k l a h o m a

State University and is in his second year of law school at the University of Oklahoma. emily, age 17 is a senior at hartshorne high School and plans on attending eastern this next fall.

Regent Jackson wrapped up by sharing the following:

“your time at eastern is a major stepping stone to a career path for the rest of your life. Make sure that the area that you are choosing for your career is something that you enjoy and give it your best.”

“treat others the way you expect to be treated and to live each day to its full potential.”

Mike Cathey is a Lifetime Member

of the EOSC Alumni Association. While at Eastern, Cathey was a staff writer for The Statesman and Vice President

of the Student Senate. Cathey is also a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and resides in Chicago.

Jackson

Loise Washington (second from right) is congratulated by (from left to right) Eastern President Dr. Stephen E. Smith, Wilburton Mayor Stephen Brinlee and Regent Teresa Jackson upon her reappointment to the Eastern Oklahoma State College Board of Regents. Submitted Photo

each year, the clubs and organizations of eastern Oklahoma State College choose candidates to represent their groups as queen and king candidates.

the student body of eastern then elects a homecoming king and Queen from this list of students.

this year, the following students represent eastern Oklahoma State College during the homecoming celebration. Coronation will take place between basketball games on Nov. 8.

PaSS Club – tylee Phillips & alejandro Rosales

NaSa – Jordan holder & Jackson Ferguson

aggie Club – Brekke Gammon & Curtis Payne

eSGa – Rebekah Mcintosh & Jace Newby

Ptk – Victor Martins & asiah Sumpter

Cheer – karlie Linn-Snow & Shaquielle Carter-tucker

Softball & Baseball – Meghan Dodson & kyler Robertson

Criminal J.O.e.S. – kevin Gresham & Destiny Parker

Photo Club – kaley Reding & ty thompson

Math & Science Club – Zach & elizabeth *

Nursing – Darrell Fretwell & taylor Odom

Soccer – Riley Cox & Blair VieheFCa – Michael Love & tanjunique

ajetoPBL – Lacie Roxberry & Robert

RiveraBasketball – kyante Smith & kadajah

allenBCM – Shantel Brennan & trevor

McBanehonors – Ronan Cloud & Brenna

house

Clubs and organizations choose Homecoming representativesHOMECOMING WEEK ACTIVITES

Monday, Nov. 3Window Painting Competition

– each club or organization has the opportunity to decorate a section of the Student Center windows (on the North side). Paint and brushes will be provided by Student activities. Please complete by 5 p.m..

Minute to Win it competition – amphitheater @ Noon

Mega hide and seek @ 6 p.m. (start in amphitheater) Tuesday, Nov. 4

Door Decorating Contest in halls – each student has the opportunity to decorate their dorm room or apart-ment door showing eastern Spirit.

Must be completed by 4 p.m. for judg-ing. Prizes will awarded for first place in Miller, Johnston & the apartments (North & Regents).

the BLUe & GOLD haLF-MiLe (color event) @ 5 p.m., sign-up starts @ 4:30 p.m. – starting line & sign up table will be in front of the Student Center.

Wednesday, Nov. 5 the Big Draw! Sidewalk chalk

contest (weather permitting) – each club or organization will be allotted a sidewalk space to create a mural depicting eastern Spirit. Please com-plete by 5 p.m.

BLaCkLiGht Dance @ 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 6Minute to Win it competition –

amphitheater @ Noon Mr. eastern Pageant @ 7 p.m. in

Mitchell auditorium Friday, Nov. 7

Pep Rally @ 3:30 p.m. in the gym

homecoming Coronation Practice after

Saturday, November 811 a.m. homecoming Parade Noon amphitheater Cookout1 p.m. Bubble Soccer 3 p.m. Basketball Games – be-

tween games – homecoming Corona-tion

SportsPage 8 October 31, 2014

Michael LoveHometown: Haskell, Okla.Major: General StudiesClass: SophomorePosition: ForwardHeight: 6’9”Favorite Food: HamWhat got you started playing basketball: My brother and sisters

Raquel Oksana GrantHometown: Wewoka, Okla.Major: General StudiesClass: SophomorePosition: Shooting GuardHeight: 5’3”Favorite Professor: Mrs. GreenFavorite Athlete: Allen Iverson/ Michael JordanFavorite Food: Indian TacosWhat got you started playing basketball: My family

Kyante SmithHometown: Tulsa, Okla.Major: Business ManagementClass: SophomorePosition: G/SFHeight: 6’5”Favorite Professor: Mr. SmallwoodFavorite Athlete: J.R. Smith, Kevin DurantFavorite Food: Lemon Pepper WingsWhat got you started playing basketball: My parents

Ayanna Holtz Hometown: Sallisaw, Okla.Major: Health, Physical EducationClass: SophomorePosition: Guard/ ForwardHeight: 5’8”Favorite Professor: Mrs. MyersFavorite Athlete: Lebron JamesFavorite Food: Italian FoodWhat got you started playing basketball: My mother

Athlete profilesSOCCER SOPHOMORES

the eastern men’s soccer team recognized its sophomores during the home game oct. 24 in Wil-burton. The men’s and women’s soccer teams played their first games in Wilburton on Oct. 24. The teams enter region tournament play this week. photos by taylor Cox

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