LOCAL

Five Ponca City Students Named To 2000 OSAI
PTC To Fill Board Vacancies May 23
Ponca City Man Becomes an Ageless Hero for RSVP
Favorite Son Les Gilliam To Branson
Ponca City Student Chosen For United Nations Pilgrimage
Ponca City Delegation at State Capitol

Five Ponca City Students Named To 2000 OSAI

Five students from Ponca City have been accepted to participate in 2000 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute.

The students and their instruments or voice major, are James Barraclough, French horn; Stephanie Council, soprano; Robert Hwang, violin; Emily Jack, violin; and Jacque Salmons, alto.

The Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute offers a high caliber of training in the disciplines of acting, ballet, choral music, drawing/painting, film/video studies, modern dance, orchestral music, photography, and poetry to artistically talented Oklahoma students ages 14 to 18.

Independent selection committees in each discipline selected 270 from a pool of over 1000 applicants. The Arts Institute will not be at Quartz Mountain this summer as planned due to on-going construction. It will be held on the campus of the University of Oklahoma once again.

PTC To Fill Board Vacancies May 23

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Expect a new superintendent at Pioneer Technology Center to be in office by the start of the new school year.

It is also anticipated that the two vacant board seats will be filled on May 23.

Interim superintendent Bruce DeMuth announced at Tuesday’s regular board meeting that some inquiries regarding the vacant superintendent’s post had already been made.

“I am pleased with the quality of applicants,” DeMuth said. “I have known several of them through my dealings at the state department. The board will have a difficult time deciding.”

He did say there were no local applicants: “Of course that can change in a matter of minutes.”

DeMuth also said he has contact with interested people regarding the vacant board seats. “I’ve had two people that have expressed interest in Zone 2 and two others in Zone 4,” he said. Zone 2 deals primarily with the Blackwell area and Zone 4 with the Tonkawa area.

DeMuth would not release the names of the possible candidates.

He said on May 23 board members will interview candidates and, possibly, appoint someone then. “It is my intention that someone be named as soon as possible,” DeMuth said.

The board set a special meeting for May 23 to install new members.

Interested applicants should submit information to DeMuth by May 19.

Board president Larry Buck said the school has announced the superintendent’s opening in several newspapers and with the State Department of Vocational Technical Education.

“The deadline for applicants will close at the end of June, and we will interview in July. It is the board’s intent to have someone on board by August,” he said.

On his first day as interim superintendent two weeks ago, DeMuth said he would not be a candidate for the permanent position. “I am still employed with the State Department of Vocational Technical Education and receive my paycheck from them,” he explained.

On April 18 of this year, two members — Larry Cannon and Bill Carmichael — resigned their posts, creating the openings on the board.

Cannon received a plaque for his years of service last night. Carmichael was unable to attend the meeting.

Former superintendent Dr. Sally Downey also announced her resignation in the form of a retirement at the same April 18 meeting.

In other matters discussed by the board Tuesday night, Pioneer Tech is still hopeful that a Math and Science School will be added for area high school students.

The ultimate decision lies with Oklahoma legislators.

Buck said PTC was in the running last year, but did not make the final cut: “Rep. Jim Newport is trying to get the ball rolling for us.”

The school, for gifted area high school students, would be housed at PTC.

Buck said the school is similar to the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics except that students would not live at PTC.

“The students could attend classes [at PTC] and then go home to their families at night. We have the facilities and money available to meet the required changes,” he said.

In other action, board members approved budget changes, expenditures over $5,000, the general fund and financial reports.

All short-term and temporary contracts were approved as were several instructor and support staff contracts.

The GED graduation at PTC is scheduled for May 23 at 7 p.m. and the LPN graduation on July 18. An awards assembly is scheduled for May 16.

Ponca City Man Becomes an Ageless Hero for RSVP

Age 65 is just a starting point for many Oklahomans — the past two years’ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma “Ageless Heroes” awards have proven that.

Paul Martin, a 78-year-old pianist for the Ponca City Retired Senior Volunteer Program’s “Wacky Style Show” was among six Eastern Oklahomans selected as 1999 Ageless heroes, role models for health aging, by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.

Martin was last year’s Eastern Oklahoma winner in the Creative Expressions category. According to his nomination, Martin has performed for and coordinated more than 27 wacky fashion shows benefiting the local RSVP chapter.

Martin also serves on the RSVP advisory board and volunteers at the Sterling House assisted living facility.

Categories for the 2000 Ageless Heroes Awards include Vigor and Vitality, Community Involvement, Love of Learning, Creative Expressions, Bridging the Generations and Against the Odds.

A new category added for 2000 is Business Champions, recognizing a business or business person that fosters healthy, active aging through their practices, products or communications.

All nominees receive a personalized certificate and an invitation to their region’s awards luncheon in Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

To nominate someone age 65 or older who is an outstanding example of living life to its fullest, request an entry form by calling toll-free, 1-888-440-9988. An on-line nomination form also is available a www.bcbsok.com and www.connectok.com.

Favorite Son Les Gilliam To Branson

Les Gilliam, a favorite son of Ponca City, will continue his high-profile career with another extended performance schedule in Branson, Mo.

The internationally-recognized Cowboy singer will take his Silverlake Band to Branson beginning May 13. Gilliam and the band will perform at the Frisco Barn in Silver Dollar City for 14 days, performing four shows a day.

This will be Gilliam’s fifth year in a row to perform in Branson. He says the Frisco Barn has charming hay bale seats. It also has a dance floor so folks can “shake a leg” if they like.

In the past year, Gilliam has performed across the United States. Among his extensive credits, Gilliam was an ambassador of Oklahoma music at the Kennedy Center, and also returned to Austria for the third year in a row.

With Gilliam at Silver Dollar City are the members of the Silverlake Band. Ponca City’s Don Long is drummer for the group. Smiley Weaver plays the slide guitar. Kenny Glasgow performs on the bass, and he plays an unusual stand up bass that’s made of aluminum.

J.C. Broughton brings special prestige to the group, since he is now a two-time winner of the National Fiddle Competition. Two years ago, Broughton came in second, and since he had previously won the competition, it fueled his hunger to return to the winner’s circle. So this year, he cinched up a little bit and performed with that special vigor that belongs to champions. Gilliam says he’s mighty proud to have the National Fiddle Champion on stage with him. Of course, Broughton has performed with Gilliam for years, but now he’s a two-time Champ.

Ponca City Student Chosen For United Nations Pilgrimage

Meagan Dawn King has been chosen as a delegate to attend the 50th annual United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Tour. She will be sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lodge of Ponca City.

This program brings together high school students from around the world to study and learn about the United Nations and its workings.

For young people interested in world affairs, international relations, economics and/or political sciences, this is an opportunity of a lifetime to observe the United Nations in person while exchanging views on education, politics and religion.

Each summer for the past 50 years, several hundred high school juniors and sophomores from all over the world have participated in this program sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

The students also participate in educational bus tours which include visits to many historical sites along with visiting Washington, D.C. as well as Canada.

Delegates are chosen based on their character, scholarship, extracurricular activities, leadership, interest in community and civic welfare and spiritual motivation.

Meagan is a junior at Ponca City High School and is the daughter of Jerry and Becky Turner of Ponca City and Rick King of Lake Jackson, Texas.

Ponca City Delegation at State Capitol

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

OKLAHOMA CITY — The rotunda of the fourth floor at the State Capitol buzzed Tuesday with Ponca City businesses, area learning institutions, health care, utilities, tourism, City of Ponca City and others sponsoring displays.

One attention getter was the Ponca City High School robot ADIDAR (All Day I Dream About Robotics). Demonstrations by the robot drew attention from youths touring the building, as well as legislators. The event was sponsored by the Legislative Review and Infrastructure Committees, and the Ambassadors made the event their good will trip.

The Ponca City group arriving on the city bus, visited the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to learn about the Sister Cities program, and returned to the Capitol to greet the legislators in the Governors Conference Room, where they served a Ponca City sponsored luncheon to legislators and their staffs.

All together about 60 people from the Ponca City area were involved in putting on the event, honoring legislators.

Afterwards the bus group visited the Oklahoma Department of Tourism, and the National Bombing Site Memorial in downtown Oklahoma City.

Members of the Ambassadors Club, Presidents Club, Chamber officials, Chamber staff, City officials, and economic development were on hand for the event.

Another spectacular display was by the City, showed an electronic display featuring Ponca City’s webpage on a large screen.

DEATHS

Ernest J. Feyerabend
Don R. Guinn

Ernest J. Feyerabend

Ernest J. Feyerabend, former Wichita, Kan., resident, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Ponca City. He was 82.

The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kan., under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home East of Wichita.

Ernest J. Feyerabend was born Nov. 30, 1917, in Greenleaf, Kan., the son of Fred Edward and Bertha Nellie (Davis) Feyerabend. He married Melba Vernon in 1938 in Greenleaf, Kan.; she died in 1962. He married Tillie Schwahn on June 1, 1963 in Wichita; she died in 1967. He was employed as a supervisor for Boeing Aircraft Company.

Survivors include his son, Robert Feyerabend of Basehor, Kan.; four daughters, Sandra VanArsdale of Ponca City, Patricia Nation of Plato, Mo., Delores Sentinella of Anacortes, Wash., and Doris Berry of Euphrata, Wash.; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, and two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may b made in his name to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Ponca City, or Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, c/o Hillside Funeral Homes East, P.O. Box 8229, 935 North Hillside, Wichita, Kan. 67208.

Services Pending

Don R. Guinn

Don R. Guinn, lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 72. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Guinn and Jim Guinn. The family will be at 2655 South Ranch Drive. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Legion Auxiliary Sets Meeting — The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post home on South Avenue. Members are reminded to bring items for The Mission.

Victoria’s Garden, 3202 North Fourteenth. Just arrived from

California for Mother’s Day potted plants! Calla Lily, Hybrid Lily, Freesia, Bouvardia. adv.

Marland Round Up — Members of the Marland Round Up Club will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at the Marland Rodeo grounds. Interested members are welcome to attend.

Monogrammed Towels and shirts. Perfect graduation gifts.

Available at Crafter’s Mall. adv.

Diabetes Support Group Meets — Kay County Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand in Ponca City. Maria Tucker, Professional Sales Representative from Amira Medical, will be discussing and demonstrating the At-Last Blood Glucose Meter. Call Pat at 763-0868 or Doris at 762-4479 for further information.

Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv.

Suspicious Activity — A person from the 1500 block of Clarke Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday that some small youngsters were lighting bottles of gas and throwing them. An officer was assigned and a request was made for an extra patrol.

Great Escape — Community merchants and parents of Po-Hi seniors need to be aware that donations are still being accepted for the Great Escape graduation celebration. Call 762-9912 for more information. Donations may be sent to Cheryl Ramsay, 9774 Rock Ridge Place, Ponca City, OK 74604, or delivered to the PCHS business office by May 25.

Bible Covers. Great Mothers Day or Graduation gifts. At the Crafters Mall. 318 East Grand. adv.

Nightly Revival — “Being Made Excited for the Lord”, May 17-19 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Reginald D. Terry, Omaha, Nebraska. New Life Baptist Church, corner of South Waverly Street and West Oklahoma Avenue.

Remember The 4 C’s of Mother's Day gifts...Crystal, Cologne, Candy and Cards. Toni’s Westside Drug.adv.

Dancing Scheduled — The Pete Coli Country Band will be playing for dancing Friday at the Senior Center in Arkansas City, Kan. from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests are asked to bring finger food to share.

Windjammer Restaurant now open. 11-9 Wednesday-Friday, 7-9

Saturday-Sunday. Kaw Landing Marina. 765-0696. adv.

Citations Issued — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, requested assistance with two juveniles in custody for trespassing at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and took the juvenile girls to their residence and citations were issued prior to the juveniles being released to parents on a promise to appear.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Whitworth Avenue at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday that a 34-year-old woman was being held for DUI, transporting an open container and failure to maintain travel on a roadway.

Alabam’s Barber shop is closed for vaction May 12th. Re-open May16th. adv.

Suspicious Activity — An employee at the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department with a patient who had cut himself at 7:31 a.m. Tuesday. Two officers were assigned and the subject was taken to Western State Hospital.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and

remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday that a 28-year-old man was being held for actual physical control. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv.

Requests Extra Patrol — A woman from the 1500 block of Richway Drive reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday that some juveniles were vandalizing property. An officer was assigned and information was logged that glass was broken out of electric and gas meters, a spotlight and shutters had been torn down. A request was made for an extra patrol.

Special- Now through Mothers Day. Large baked beans free with purchase of 20 piece tub. Snyders Grocery- order today! 762-4686. Open seven days a week. adv.

Fire Run — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested a fire unit to check the bay area of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday for an odor. A unit responded but found no problem.

R&G Style shop, Newkirk. 20 to 30 % off store wide. Free gift wrap for Mothers Day specials.

Monday- Saturday. adv.

Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 200 block of West Fresno Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv.

Citation Issued — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of East Brookfield Avenue at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday that a citation had been issued to a juvenile with tobacco. The juvenile was released.

Ponca Bowl May 13th Special! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1.50 per game, 50˘ shoe rental. Glow Bowl, 8 p.m.

to 1 a.m. $2.75 per game. Buy two get one free! Free shoe rental. We will be closed for summer at 1 a.m. Watch for August re-opening. 762-3333. adv.

Hit and Run — A person from the 500 block of Lansbrook Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:36 p.m. Tuesday that a subject in a pickup filled with trash had hit two mail boxes. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

www.HeartandHealth.com- Buy or sell Rexall supplements

on-line. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street at 12:44 p.m. Tuesday that a 47-year-old woman was being held for petty larceny.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:39 p.m. Tuesday from the 400 block of North Elm Street that a 47-year-old woman was being held for domestic assault and battery.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential.

Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street at 9:52 a.m. Tuesday that a 39-year-old woman was being held for failure to pay.

Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.

Purse Stolen — A woman from the 100 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:56 p.m. Tuesday that a purse had been stolen from her locked vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Liquor Stolen — A man from the 200 block of North Second Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:28 p.m. Tuesday that someone had taken two bottles of liquor. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

The Western rose restaurant is closed sorry for the inconvenience but it is taking more time to reorganize

then expected. Tentative re-opening date May 23rd. adv.

Harassment — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Palm Street at 8:12 p.m. Tuesday that a petit larceny report was taken that a subject had not returned an item.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and

insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv.

Subject Held — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday with an adult shoplifter. An officer was assigned and a 55-year-old woman was held for petit larceny.

LIFESTYLES

Wrights Celebrate 50 Years
Honor Choir Entertains Lions
Little News

Wrights Celebrate 50 Years

Johnnie and Molly Wright of Norman are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends May 14, 2-4 p.m., at the home of a niece, Sharon Luis, and her husband, Bob, 729 Edgewood. An open invitation to family and friends to attend the event has been extended. The couple requests that there be no gifts, but a card basket will be available.

Johnnie Wright and the former Molly Blew of Red Rock were married May 14, 1950. They made their first home in Marland’s Bressie community. Wright joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and was stationed at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver, Colo. before being sent overseas, where he was stationed at general headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. He returned to Red rock in 1949.

The couple moved to Ponca City where he was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, moving to Norman in 1959. He retired from Goodyear in 1969 and went to work for L&A Wheel and Brake, retiring after 25 years service in 1994.

Mrs. Wright was employed at Drake’s Jewelry and Security National Bank in Ponca City before moving to Norman. She worked 18 years in the insurance business before becoming a secretary at First Christian Church, retiring in 1998.

They are members and elders of First Christian Church, and she is active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship, and is a member of the choir. She enjoys crossword puzzles and working in the yard. He is a driver for Meals on Wheels, and enjoys bowling and playing golf. They have one son, Rusty Wright of Norman.

Honor Choir Entertains Lions

At the May 3 meeting of the Ponca City Noon Lions Club, The Sixth Grade District Honor Choir, comprised of 1-12 students from each school, performed. These students, in addition to having outstanding academic records, also are fine musicians said a spokesperson. Mary Jane Barraclough, music teacher at Woodlands, narrated the program.

The performance began with a rendition of “The Battle of Jerico” led by Cindy Orr of Lincoln school. Suzanne Sumpter from Washington gave a Power Point demonstration to accompany “Every Day Heroes,” a salute, to recognize volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Ponca City children. Lion member Larry Williams, and his wife, Sharmi, were among those honored in the salute.

“America My Home” was directed by Margaret Wood of Roosevelt. Suzanne Sumpter led “Hand Jive”. “Who Put the Bop” was accompanied by a dance group from Washington school. Belinda Stephenson of Garfield led “Baseball Fever” and in closing, “Sing America Sing” was led by Jo Wright from Liberty school.

Ted Matson was song leader, and Jack Mason gave the invocation. Special guest included Evelyn Rowe, wife of Lion Clifton Rowe. Tail Twister Vic Andrews gave a reading “Getting Old.” Harold Cogman was the winner of a new gold dollar. Announcements included: the Awards banquet May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at The Ponca City Country Club; a reminder of May 19 recipe deadline for the cookbook, and an auction meeting May 4.

The Ponca City Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is “we serve.” The worldwide focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness and providing eyeglasses and other vision aids for needy individuals.

Little News

Jessica Leigh Hopkins was born at 5:12 a.m. April 27, 2000, at the New Life Center at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Ronnie and Lavonna Hopkins of Guthrie. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 inches long. She has two sisters, Erin Elizabeth, 5 1/2, and Rachael Anne, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Sam and MaryAnn Wade of Orlando, and paternal grandparents are Pete and Kathleen Hopkins of Sand Springs. Great-grandparents are Emogene M. Glover Connelly of Orlando, Billie Tizano of Stillwater, and Leon and Kathern Harman of Ponca City.

Chris and Stephanie Mallory of Austin, Texas, announce the birth of their second child, a daughter, at 7:56 a.m. April 18, 2000, at Columbia St. David’s Hospital in Round Rock, Texas. Madison Jane Mallory weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She has a brother, Michael Christopher Mallory, 11 months, and a sister, Gabriella Marie Glaser of Aurora, Colo., 5 1/2 years.

Maternal grandparents are Greg and Barb Luegering of Katy, Texas, and Steve McCullough of Tempe, Ariz. Paternal grandparents are David and Jane Mallory of Ponca City.

Maternal great-grandparents are Glenn and Joyce Fox of Ponca City, and Norma McCullough of Lockport, Ill. Maternal great-great-grandparents are Robert and Dorothy Sullivan of Lockport, Ill.

SPORTS

Cat Golfers Seventh

Cat Golfers Seventh

NORMAN — Ponca City’s Wildcat golfers won three tournaments this season and had the medalists in four.

That, according to coach Jerry Orr, is what was lacking as the Cats finished seventh in the Class 5A state tournament at the Jimmie Austin course Tuesday.

None of the Poncans were able to break into the top 10 in the individual scoring during the two day tournament.

Senior Matt Waddell came the closest to reaching par 72 on the University of Oklahoma course as he had a final round 79 for a 235 total. Matt Ellis was right behind as he also shot 79 Tuesday for a 236.

The other Po-Hi linksters weren’t far back. Nathan Coats (88) and David Maddux (77) each had 247 and Louie Girardi (79) was at 248.

“We didn’t play that poorly as a team,” Orr said Tuesday night. “The difference was we didn’t have that one individual to shot 72 or 73 and that’s what we had in winning those three tournaments on the season.

“Those six shots in three rounds would have made a difference of 18 strokes and that’s a lot.”

In fact, the Wildcats finished with a 949 total (322-313-314) and that was just 13 strokes behind second place Edmond North (936) and 23 strokes back of state champion Jenks who set a torrid pace and finished at 923.

“That was the way we won those three tournaments — and we were only one of three teams to win three times this season,” Orr said. “In those tournaments we had individuals who shot close to par.”

But Orr was pleased with the Wildcats’ season, overall, pointing out the other teams to win three times on the year were Jenks and Norman. Norman was fourth at state with a 942, one stroke back of Norman North.

Two other same-city schools, Lawton Eisenhower and Lawton, were fifth and sixth with 946 and 947.

But the closeness of those score meant that every shot was important in the tournament.

A fact not lost on Waddell.

“My game was not that bad,” he said afterwards. “I was hitting the ball well. But I missed some greens and did not putt very well. I just didn’t get up and down like I should have.

“As a team we could have shot a lot lower.”

But Waddell, who signed today to play college golf at Southwestern (Kan.) University at Winfield, is the lone senior on the team.

“The other players on the team will get better,” Waddell said, “and there are one or two freshmen coming up who can help the team.”

The coach agreed.

“We could be as strong or even stronger next year,” Orr said. “if the kids improve their game.”

That will be the key, according to Waddell. “The guys are going to have to work at it year around. It’s not something you can put down and pick up again next spring. You have to work on your game as long as the weather’s good if you want to play.”

Team Scoring

Jenks 923, Edmond North 936, Norman North 941, Norman 942, Lawton Eisenhower 946, Lawton 947, Ponca City 949, Edmond Memorial 952, Enid 961, Tulsa Union 974, Stillwater 982, Broken Arrow 1,000.

Top Individuals

Michael Unger (Edmond North) 77-73-72—222, Zac Reynolds (Edmond North) 76-72-74—222, Eric Moore (Owasso) 73-72-78—223, Will Dodson (Jenks) 73-79-73—225 Ryan Rainer (Norman) 76-77-73—226, Ray Pinney (Tahlequah) 72-75-80—227, Drew Hacker (Jenks) 78-70-79—227, David Carter (Lawton) 72-77-80—229, Ted Neville (Edmond Memorial) 79-73-78—230, Tim Wohlgewmuth (Bartlesville) 80-74-76—230.