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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, August 18, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALTotal Enrollment Across PC 5767 Total Enrollment Across PC 5767By KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor The first day of school creates so much emotion in a child’s life — excitement, anxiety and even fear. Even so, some 5,263 Ponca City students took things in stride Thursday and survived the first day of school. The only campus not in session yesterday — because of construction delays — was East Middle School. Classes are scheduled to start there Monday. Preliminary estimates indicate 504 students en-rolled at East, bringing the total numbers to 5,767 students. Superintendent Dr. Bill White said the first day was normal. “It was a typical first day of school. Not having East up and running was a little different,” he said. White said he is still struggling with parents who weren’t granted transfer requests. “We deal with that each year. When we reach capacity level in our classrooms, we just can’t grant more transfer requests,” he said. White also said some grades are at capacity level: “The sixth grade at West Middle School had a large enrollment yesterday. Woodlands third and sixth grade classes are also at the maximum capacity level.” Compared with last year’s figures, enrollment is down a mere 11 students. “We’re encouraged by that,” White said. “We’re experiencing an overload of sixth and eighth grade students primarily because of our retention policy.” High school students experienced a new schedule yesterday — the trimester. As opposed to the six-period day, Po-Hi students attended five classes for 75-minutes each. Principal Jerry Winkle said the day was great. “I had a few concerns of how the kids would react to 75-minute classes. Our teachers have worked very hard to make the trimester a success. That helped us have a good first day,” he said. Winkle also said some students told him they couldn’t tell a difference with the extended class time. “They thought it went fairly fast. Of course, we will know more about the effects of the trimester after school ends in May,” he said. The principal also said there were no major traffic problems and lunch periods went smoothly. “Everything was pretty much routine. We had a normal first day,” he said. White agreed with Winkle. “The high school had a great day. There were high attendance numbers and great school spirit,” he said. In the McCord area, principal Boyd Braden said his students enjoyed their first day of classes. “It was fantastic. We had 273 happy faces and happy students. Our enrollment is up and our class sizes are comfortable,” he said. Kansas Cowgirl Nabs SpotlightBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor There weren’t many complaints about a change in wind direction and slight drop in temperatures heard from the crowd at the second performance of the 101 Wild West Rodeo Thursday night. After the past few days of 100-plus temperatures and southerly wind, the abrupt change to the north at gusts to 23 miles per hour were rather welcome. But that didn’t change the attitude nor the competitive efforts of cowboys and cowgirls on Thursday. Nearly every event saw better scores and times than Wednesday’s opening night. Two more nights of the rodeo are left: tonight and Saturday. One of the highlights on Saturday will be the coronation of the 101 Wild West Rodeo Queen. There are seven contestants: Cassandra Baur, Courtney Burns, Jennifer Downen, Lauren Goad, Hallie Godbehere, Megan O’Neill and Sabrina Walton. Another highlight on Saturday will be the 101 Wild West Rodeo parade in downtown Ponca City. It starts at 10 a.m. from the Oak Street and West Grand Avenue intersection, heading east along Grand Avenue. Despite the rodeo calling for cowboys in most of the competition, it was the girls barrel racing that drew the biggest rearrangement in the top times posted Thursday. Could the better times have been attributed to the gusty wind from the north? Probably not, since the cowgirls had to ride into it to get to the final barrel prior to heading south. Tamara Reinhardt of Lakin, Kan., rode to a 17.76 clocking which put her in the overall lead. It topped that of Wednesday’s effort of 17.84 by Kim Squires of Carnegie. Add to that a 17.87 by Jeanne Anderson of White City, Kan., a 17.90 by Betsy Hastie, Cleveland, Mo., and 17.98 by Susan Fox of Pratt, Kan., and that put four of the top six times on the board in the girls barrel racing. Sandwiched between those last two was a Wednesday ride of 17.94 by Collette Baier of Hardtner, Kan. There were changes at the top in the cowboys rough stock rides with Jeffery W. Collins of Redfield, Kan., getting a final marking of 80 on Gold Dollar to tie Wednesday’s 80 turned in by William R. Pittman II of Florence, Miss., in the bareback riding. And, from El Dorado, Kan., Matt Reed had a 78 on Red Head that put him on top of the saddle bronc riding. Reed was slightly better than the 77 of Cory F. Hughes of Preston, Kan., on Wednesday. There were two others that got into the top three, both at 74, for a third place tie. They were Todd A. Hipsag, of Firth, Neb., on Pale Rider and Brent Burns of Edwardsville, Kan., on Skoal’s Miss Dolly (despite her not wanting to cooperate in the chute ahead of the ride). There were three completed rides on the bulls in the two sections Thursday, one more than Wednesday, but they had to settle for second and third and then on down the list. Best on Thursday was a 75 by Mark A. Ward of North Platte, Neb., on Mile High and a 73 by Ryan Langston, Locust Grove, on Major Pain. Tops so far is the 80 by Jeff Boudreau, Purcell, who just happened to get it on Jesse James as the first ride of the event Wednesday. New alignment came in the team roping event also, as Donnie McNeece of McLouth, Kan., and Travis Alford, Peculiar, Mo., had a 5.3 and Ronnie Waldrep, Mustang teamed with Micah of Meeker for a 6.2. Leading for the average is the team of Paul Petska and Cory Petska of Lexington with a 5.6 and 6.3 for 11.9. Local, non-professional team ropers put on a good show, as Red Nichols and Ted McKee of Ponca City had a 9.0. Steve Griffith of Ponca City and Richard Littrell of Arkansas City, Kan., had a 10.9. Reggy Sargent and Randy Sargent of Newkirk had a 13.0 plus five for 18.0. Those times and two from Wednesday are likely to be in the final eight on Saturday, unless all eight of tonight’s teams do well enough to knock someone out. Prizes for the winners include saddles. Steer wrestlers for the most part, had a rough time staying put in the box long enough, as a total of six (five in a row) headed out too quickly and were caught breaking the barrier, getting 10 seconds added to their times. None of those that did stay back were able to match the pair of 4.3 efforts on Wednesday by Andre M. Delcambre of Hackberry, La., and Cody Odell of Como, Texas. Odell and Jeff Babek of Granite have the best average at 9.6. Best for Thursday was a 4.6 by two wrestlers, Herbert P. Theriot of Poplarville, Miss., and Chancey Larson of Manhattan, Kan. In Thursday’s calf roping, Walt White of Okmulgee had a 9.0 — not near the 7.7 of Ponca City’s Jerome Schneeberger on Wednesday. But the 9.0 and a 10.2 in the first go put White in the lead at 19.2, just ahead of Shawn Franklin of Wetumka at 19.6 Nearly NewsHigh school students who are interested in taking drivers education after school need to contact Larry Rehl at 765-2377. Warrant Arrests Put Nine in JailThe Ponca City police department made several municipal warrant arrests on Thursday. According to Sherry Bowers, police information officer, nine subjects were taken into custody on various warrants throughout the day. An 18-year-old woman was taken into custody for failure to pay; a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for a dog violation; a 38-year-old man was taken into custody for failure to appear; and, a 28-year-old woman was taken into custody for failure to appear. Also, a 19-year-old woman was taken into custody for assault and battery; a 42-year-old woman was taken into custody for trespassing; a 28-year-old man was taken into custody for fighting in public; a 19-year-old man was taken into custody for failure to appear; and a 23-year-old man was taken into custody for fighting in public. DEATHSNo Deaths No DeathsObituariesAnastasia Aloysia OttoAnastasia Aloysia “Stacy” Otto, 976 West Ferguson Road, died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 86. A rosary will be said Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. John Michalicka, pastor, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, leading. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church with the Rev. Mr. Michalicka officiating assisted by Richard Robinson, deacon. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Born June 9, 1914, on a farm near Kildare, she was the daughter of Enoch and Emilia Borkovec Vap. She attended Pioneer School and later St. Francis of Assisi School at Newkirk. On April 20, 1937, Stacy married John Peter Otto in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at Newkirk. The couple made their first home northwest of Newkirk before moving to their current farm north of Ponca City in 1941. Mrs. Otto was a lifelong farmwife. She worked in the fields, milked the cows and loved tending the livestock. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and faithfully prayed the rosary daily. Surviving are her husband, John of the home; two sons, J. Neal Otto and his wife Joan, and Sherman Otto and his wife Evelyn, all of Ponca City; grandchildren, Norma Jean Vap and her husband Jeff, Karen Ballagh and her husband Jeff, Carol Ann Christiansen and her husband Destry, Linda Scott and her husband Chris, Alan Otto his wife Kathleen, Dale Otto and his wife Claudia, Brian Otto and his wife Carrie, Chad Otto, Lisa Otto, Gayle Otto, Sheralyn Otto, Stacia Otto, and Kelle Otto; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ernest Lee Vap of Newkirk; and a sister, Bertha Schieber of Newkirk. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Frances Delores Rothgeb; two infant grandchildren, Troy and Herman Otto; a sister, Frances Schieber; and a brother, Alvin Vap. Casket bearers will be Alan Otto, Dale Otto, Brian Otto, Chad Otto, Joe Schieber and Duane Vap. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School Foundation, P.O. Box 1330, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. paid obituary Milan J. MurrayMilan J. “Mike” Murray, longtime Ponca City resident, died early Thursday morning, Aug. 17, 2000, at his home. He was 88. A graveside service will be held Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with Mike Sweetman, chaplain of Hospice of Ponca City, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mike was born July 30, 1912, in Aurora, Ill., the son of Richard Joseph and Mary Margaret (Cassidy) Murray. He came to Ponca City at an early age. His first job was as a caddy for E.W. Marland. He later began a career as a pipeline welder that allowed him to travel all over the United States. Following his retirement, he raised cattle on a farm in Osage County. He is survived by a son, Richard M. Murray of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Kay Bird of Riverside, Calif., Marilyn Wright of Redwood Falls, Minn., and Ellen Debiase of San Dimas, Calif.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include a nephew, John Finger; a niece, Ann Fuentes of Ruidoso, N.M.; and his very close friends, Gary and Genie Jordan of Ponca City. Three sisters preceded him in death. Contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Vera Pauline Johnson BaldockVera Pauline Johnson Baldock, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 63. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Faith Tabernacle Church with the Rev. Don Stanton, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Pauline was born on Sept. 12, 1936, in Fredonia, Kan., to Bert and Velma (Purdy) Johnson. She grew up in the Fredonia area and graduated from schools there. She worked for Vacu-maid here in Ponca City, as well as a waitress for 13 years at the American Legion. She enjoyed her grandchildren and her many friends at the American Legion. She is survived by three daughters, Sherry Hargraves, Debi Bowen, and Vicki Flippin, all of Ponca City; three brothers, Donald L. Johnson and his wife, Bonnie, of North Platte, Neb., Leon Johnson and his wife, Mary, of Peabody, Kan., Raymond Johnson and his wife, Marsha, of Kansas; an uncle, Collis Purdy of Fredonia, Kan.; an aunt, Margaret of Fredonia; a stepfather, Sam Stafford of Arkansas City, Kan.; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and an infant brother. Casket bearers will be Bill Pruitt, Sam Mullenax, Neal Rupe, Jerrold Beguin, Maurice Johnson and Chuck Covey. Honorary bearers will be Noble Mears, Keith Hambleton, Gary Fent, Arthur “Bud” Oxford, Melvin Scott, Bill Sroufe, Harold Keller and Marc Waltrip. The family will be at 4371 Stardust Trail, Ponca City. paid obituary Ernest Cornelius EatonGRAINOLA — Ernest Cornelius “Ernie” Eaton went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Thursday morning, Aug. 17, 2000, at the Fairfax Memorial Hospital in Fairfax. He was 81. The funeral will be held graveside at the Foraker Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, Aug. 19, 2000, with the Rev. Ruth Tipps, pastor of Shidler First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial is under the direction of Grace Memorial/Shidler Chapel, where friends can view Ernie from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday. Born Ernest Cornelius Eaton on March 23, 1919, north of Grainola, he was the son of Frank “F.C.” and Jessie Bell (Kendrick) Eaton. He attended schools in Grainola and graduated from Grainola High School. On May 9, 1940, Ernie and the former Lois Dee Martin were united in marriage in Pawhuska. They made their home in the Grainola area, engaging in farming all of his life. Ernie was a devout Baptist and was a member of Shidler First Baptist Church. He was a simple man who enjoyed being with his grandkids, driving his tractor, visiting with friends and telling jokes as well as getting in the car and traveling. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Lois Dee Eaton of the home in Grainola; two daughters and their spouses, Connie and E.J. Farrow and Nelda and Alan Smith, all of Grainola; one son and his wife, Allen and Karen Eaton of Shidler; one brother, Francis Eaton; nine grandchildren, Mark Smith, John Farrow, Shawn Smith, Candi Payne, Shannon Cranford, Kelly Eaton, Scott Farrow, Tobie Eaton; eleven great-grandchildren, Matthew Ehrlich, Crystal Nichole Nelson, Derek Payne, Randi Farrow, Kali Cranford, Courtney Farrow, Shawna Smith, McKenzie Cranford, Bryce Payne, Clayton Smith and Ciara Farrow as well as two that are on the way. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ralph Allen Eaton. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The American Heart Association, 35345 N.W. 58th Street, Suite 440C, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73112 or American Diabetes Association, 6465 South Yale, Suite 423, Tulsa, Okla. 74136. paid obituary Obituary PolicyThe News is now accepting paid obituaries. The policy of giving free death notices will continue, but sometimes more information is requested by families than is included in the standard death story. The use of a paid obituary will supplant the free death notice that would normally be published. Those wishing to submit paid obituaries may do so through the funeral home handling funeral arrangements. Paid obituaries will be carried adjacent to the death notices, but under a different heading. FuneralsSaturday James E. MyersJames E. Myers — Funeral will be at 2 p.m. in the Ranch Drive Baptist Church with burial following in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Billie V. DragooBillie V. Dragoo — Graveside service at 1 p.m. at Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mildred Henrietta Kappenburg ShirerMildred Henrietta Kappenburg Shirer — Graveside service at 10 a.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSGaming Management — The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking to enter into a Management Agreement for a Class II operation of the gaming facility. The hall is 22,500 square feet, has 800-1000 seating capacity, is located five miles south of Ponca City on U.S. 177, 15 miles east of Interstate 35 and 12 miles north of the Cimarron Turnpike. Interested firms should contact Carol J. Brown, Executive Director at 20 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, Okla., 74601 (580) 763-0120. Soccer Sign-up starts on August 19 for all boys and girls four 1/2 and up. Saturday August 19, 9-1pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 21-23, 4-8pm. Quantum Computer Systems, 312 East Grand. 762-9056. adv. Accident — Someone reported a semi-truck stuck under an underpass in the 100 block of West South Avenue to Ponca City police at 8:14 a.m. Thursday. An officer assigned to the call advised the truck did not strike the underpass, but backed out, instead. Fall Mums 6” pot $2.99 each or 10 for $25.00. 8” pots also available. New crop hanging baskets, porcelains, geranimals, & ferns $9.99 each. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 1-580-762-2922. adv. Miscellaneous — Someone at St. Joseph Region Medical Center reported a patient was being treated for a dog bite at 4:42 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The officer advised the dog was a household pet and had all of its shots. Learn How Pioneer Technology Center’s self-employment training program can help you evaluate a business. The SET program can help you determine the feasibility and legal requirements of starting your very own business! Enrollment for evening classes is now underway. Classes begin Thursday, September 7th. Call 762-8336 Ext. 262. adv. Theft — A man in the 300 block of South Ninth Street reported three yard tools had been stolen to Ponca City police at 9:05 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Stolen Vehicle — The Kay County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving an advisory from the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office reporting a stolen tan Ford F-150 extended cab pickup truck to Ponca City police at 9:22 a.m. Thursday. The vehicle had a full tank of gas and the keys were left in the ashtray. Final Markdown! Take an extra 25% off all sale items through Sunday. Carla’s Hallmark, 405 E. Grand, downtown. adv. Theft — A woman in the 1500 block of North Sixth Street reported a stolen chair to Ponca City police at 10:17 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Try Our new Cake Candle scents including Hawaiian Wedding Cake! Carla’s Hallmark. adv. Accident — An accident in front of the Post Office, 400 East Grand Avenue, was reported to Ponca City police at 10:45 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pancake Feed: Ponca Lodge No 83 A.F. & A.M. 1200 West Grand Ave. Ponca City, Okla. Saturday, August 19, 2000 Serving from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults - $3.50 and 12 and under - $2.50. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 1000 block of South Eleventh Street reported a 41-year-old man was taken into custody on felony warrants out of Muskogee and Oklahoma Counties at 12:25 p.m. Thursday. Subject Held — An officer in the 300 block of South Tenth Street reported a 40-year-old man was taken into custody for harboring a runaway at 10:54 a.m. Thursday. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 500 block of South Third Street was reported to Ponca City police at 11:04 a.m. Thursday. The vehicle’s owner told police the vehicle had been hit sometime during the night and he had just noticed the damage. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kids Review now accepting childrens fall/ winter consignments. adv. Accident — A woman in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue reported someone had just backed into her business and was trying to leave at 12:05 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 50% Off Selected Boyd Bears and Accessories. Carla’s Hallmark. 405 East Grand. adv. Theft — A man in the 400 block of South Lake Street reported a no trespassing and beware of dog signs were stolen from his yard to Ponca City police at 12:44 p.m. Thursday. The man told police his dog pen had also been damaged. An officer assigned to the complaint advised the signs were taken into evidence as they were stolen from Animal Control. The officer attempted to contact the man to advise him, but reported negative contact. Pauline’s Shrimp peel, all you can eat, $11.95, Friday 18th. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv. Fraud — A man at a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street requested to speak with a Ponca City police officer in reference to embezzlement at 3:21 p.m. Thursday. The man said the subject was at the store now. An officer assigned to the call reported a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for embezzlement. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Burglary — Someone reported to Ponca City police at 3:52 p.m. Thursday a vacant residence near the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Lake Street was being broken into by three juveniles. The residence had been vacant for a while. An officer responded to the scene, and advised code enforcement needed to be notified to check the residence. The Baby shop grand opening sale Saturday 19th. 1815 North Union. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of McGraw Drive and North Seventh Street was reported to Ponca City police at 4:40 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Hubbard Road and North Waverly Street was reported to Ponca City police at 5:59 p.m. Thursday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Elmwood Avenue reported a 21-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under suspension and no insurance at 12:13 a.m. Friday. Animal Call — A man requested a Ponca City police officer check on the welfare of dogs in a back yard in the 900 block of North Palm Street at 6:03 p.m. Thursday. One was possibly dead and the other had no water and was sick. An officer assigned to the call advised this wasn’t an animal abuse issue. The dog had died from the heat. Branson Christmas shows November 3-6. Great line-up. Book now. Be sure to go. 762-7591. adv. Domestic — Someone reported a domestic related argument in progress in the 200 block of West Fresno Avenue to Ponca City police at 8:11 p.m. Thursday. One subject reportedly had a knife. Three officers responded to the scene. A 38-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery. Amana Refrigerator freezer, water and ice on door, $650. 762-1560. adv. 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. -- LIFESTYLESKildare HCE Group Makes Plans for Country Kitchen Kildare HCE Group Makes Plans for Country KitchenThe Kildare Home and Community Education Group met Aug. 10 in the home of Margaret Hoepfinger. Vice President Helen Janda called the meeting to order, and the flag salute was repeated by the members, followed by the “Lords Prayer.” Margaret Hoepfinger read a devotion, and Helen Janda led the group in singing the song “On Top of Spaghetti.” Iva Lee Harris called the roll with “Your Remarks Concerning Etiquette.” Those answering roll call were Mary Buesing, Margaret Hoepfinger, Melba Irwin, Helen Janda and Iva Lee Harris. Mary Buesing reported the Soap Making Workshop was planned and conducted by Karen Overman with 13 attending. The Kay County Fair in September was discussed. The pre-entry forms are to be in the Kay County office by Aug. 21. In HCE Group department each group member may enter one exhibit in each class. Clean up day at the HCE building will be Aug. 31. The Country Kitchen was discussed, and it was announced that Kildare HCE will be in charge of food sales on Saturday, Sept. 16. Each member is urged to furnish food for the Country Kitchen. The Kildare Group voted to furnish an appliance to be given away at the fair. Karen Overman and Moni Neville attended the State FCE meeting in Oklahoma City. The state organization voted to disaffiliate from Oklahoma Home and Community Education, effective as of July 8. It was advised each Kay County group needs to change the name of their account. Helen Janda gave the leader’s lesson on “Etiquette, The Lost Art.” Etiquette is treating others with the consideration and respect we would like to receive ourselves, she said. On Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Kildare HCE meeting will be held at Braum’s in Ponca City. In July Kildare the group met in the home of Brenda Schneeberger, with seven members present. Karen Overman gave the leader’s lesson on “Violence — Be Aware.” Current Rodeo Queen Visits Local Kiwanis Group Event“Megan Schneeberger impressed Kiwanis members with her poise, grace, and beauty,” said a club spokesperson about the talk given to the civic group recently. Miss Schneeberger is the current 101 Ranch Rodeo queen and will crown the new queen during the rodeo performance Saturday evening. “The hospitality of Ponca City, good stock, and good money prizes are the draw of the 101 Ranch Rodeo,” informed Schneeberger. “There are 455 contestants in this year’s rodeo and more of them are bull riders than ever before. Contestants come from all over the state, country, and even some from Canada. Contestants vying for qualification for the National Finals Rodeo are allowed to claim the money earned at only a certain number of rodeos and must declare before the start of the competition year the rodeos at which they will be competing. Out of the allowed and declared rodeos, the high money winners will be invited to the Nationals,” she said. Ms. Schneeberger told the club about competing for rodeo queen. The contestants must model, give speeches, answer questions, and demonstrate horsemanship. There are more young ladies competing this year, and they appear before the judges at a number of different events. The final competition will be during Friday night’s performance, with the crowning on Saturday night. The Ponca City Library will host the first kids’ rodeo after the rodeo parade downtown on Saturday morning. Kiwanis members made plans to have apples with caramel topping available during the festivities. Mindy Worley and her family were guests of Kiwanis. Mindy is this year’s recipient of the Joe Miller Kiwanis Scholarship. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at Pizza Hut. YMCA Class Times ChangeWith school starting, the early morning water exercise classes, A.M. Aqua Jog offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and Water Walking Monday, Wednesday and Friday all change to a 8:15 a.m. starting time, effective Monday, Aug. 21. This time change will allow parents to drop their children at school and still make it in time to participate in these early classes, said a spokesperson. A.M. Aqua Jog is a deep water exercise class offered in the deep well. Participants wear flotation belts which keep them floating at shoulder level. Cardiovascular endurance while strength training against the natural resistance of the water is a key component of the class, followed by abdominal toning and stretching segments. This is a 45 minute class. Water Walking is held in the lap pool with water depths ranging from three to five feet. Cardiovascular endurance is promoted through traveling moves of various kinds across the pool plus a few more intense stationery moves. This class provides a total body workout by moving against the resistance of the water. Special arm and abdominal toning segments finish out the class period. This is a 45 minute class. No swimming skills are required to participate in any of the water exercise classes. Participation is free for YMCA members, pool members pay $20 per month or $18 if over 65 years of age. Busy Bee Club Discusses Pie SaleThe Busy Bee Club met Aug. 9 at Viola Haley’s home, 2405 Barclay. Helen Taylor led the group in the flag salute and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Viola Haley gave the devotion, Lesson on Love, by Scot Walker. Beulah McCartney was in charge of the business session. Roll call was read with members relating “something interesting.” Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer’s report. The Peachtree Landing pie sale was discussed as well as the Child Development Center. Things CDC can use are disposable diapers, baby wipes, play dough, tissues, toilet paper and paper towels. These things will be brought to the next meeting. Helen Hiskett and Beulah McCartney won the games played. The mystery bowl was won by Vivian Davis, and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be Aug. 23 at the home of Beulah McCartney, 1029 Brentwood. EDUCATIONLutheran Names New Teachers Lutheran Names New TeachersFirst Lutheran School welcomes two new teachers to the staff for the 2000-2001 school year. Both are active members of First Lutheran Church and will be great additions to the staff. Elaine Miller is a returning teacher. She first taught at First Lutheran in the 1970’s. She and her family returned to Ponca City this spring after living in Lawton for the past six years. Elaine graduated from OSU with a degree in elementary education and also has a master’s degree in curriculum instruction with a specialty in early childhood education. She will teach the preschool classes in the morning and computer for first through fourth grades in the afternoon. She is married to David, and they have two sons, Michael and Matt. Josette Kelly is joining the staff as the computer instructor for fifth through eighth grades. Josette has frequently served as a substitute at First Lutheran and last year served as a reading-math enrichment teacher. She has a degree in elementary education from OSU. Josette and her husband Don have two children, David and Sarah. Three Education Leaders Chosen to State AcademyEDMOND — Three area administrators — Dr. Patty Ladd of the Ponca City schools and Judy Colwell and Dineo Heilmann of Northern Oklahoma College — are among 59 public school, higher education and career tech leaders selected as participants for the third Oklahoma Educators’ Leadership Academy (ELA), located at the University of Central Oklahoma. Dr. Ladd is the director of elementary education for Ponca City. At NOC, Colwell is the business division chair and Heilmann is the fine arts division chair. More than 120 people from throughout Oklahoma and other states have completed the academies since 1998, one that is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. Participants in the ELA explore the latest concepts in leadership, including systemic thinking, visioning, empowerment, ethics, servant leadership and more. Academy members will focus on internationally acclaimed leadership educator Ronald A. Heifetz’s theory titled Leadership Without Easy Answers. Heifetz’s book of the same title will serve as ELA’s core curriculum. Attendees also are challenged to examine their leadership style, confront prevailing stereotypes and to review their personal leadership profile. “The academies give participants the chance to step back and, in the company of peers, reflect upon their roles and responsibilities from a fresh perspective,” said Charles Hollar ELA founder and chairman of the board. “Providing opportunities that may not otherwise be available to them, the academies also offer very positive results in the contacts participants develop among themselves as educational leaders in our career technology, common education and higher education systems,” Hollar added. This year’s public school, higher education and career tech leaders first met in June and July for week-long sessions, and will assemble through April at locations throughout the state for five follow-up sessions. The academies are facilitated by Dr. Leo Presley, nationally recognized presenter and leadership consultant; Dr. Tom Boyd, nationally recognized ethicist and former University of Oklahoma professor; and Dr. Don Betz, UCO executive vice president, vice president for academic affairs and UCO professor of political science. Oklahoma’s ACT Scores IncreaseThe Education Reform Act of 1990, a decade of school budget increases, and hardworking Oklahoma teachers deserve the credit for rising ACT scores, according to two Senate education leaders. Oklahoma's average ACT score increased to 20.8 this year, up from 20.6, according to new data released by the American College Test Thursday. Oklahoma's score was also the highest of a 14-state region that included Texas, Florida and Virginia. Senator Penny Williams, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, and Senator Cal Hobson, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, said Oklahoma's steady progress on the ACT was a lengthy work in progress. “This didn't happen overnight or even in just the past year. The foundation for this success was laid back in 1990 when Oklahomans approved HB 1017, the landmark education reform act. Had we not taken action back then, I don't think we would be celebrating the good news of higher test scores today. Public education was at a crossroads back then and fortunately, we chose the right path,” said Senator Williams, one of the architects of HB 1017. Since the passage of the education reform act of 1990, Oklahoma ACT scores have risen steadily, increasing from 20.0 in 1992 to 20.8 this year. That's a better rate of improvement than the national average. In addition to reducing class sizes and instituting other reforms, HB 1017 mandated a series of budget increases for the public schools. The funding hikes continued even after 1017 was fully funded in 1995. “More money doesn't always mean better test scores, but I don't think there's any question that it played a key role in Oklahoma. We were starting at ground zero back in 1990 when we made the commitment to increase the education budget. I think we'd be seeing a very different set of test scores had we chosen to ignore our schools’ funding needs over the last decade,” said Senator Hobson. Both lawmakers were quick to point out that even with the increased funding and the reforms of HB 1017, the test score gains could not have been accomplished without the hard work of thousands of Oklahoma teachers. “The teachers are the real heroes in this story. They sometimes get lost in the talk about reforms and funding, but without question, teachers deserve the bulk of the credit for boosting student test scores.” “We know that we have some of the best teachers in the nation, and thanks to them, we're also producing some of the best students,” said Senator Williams. In addition to posting higher scores this year, Oklahoma students again performed better than their counterparts in Texas, noted Senator Williams. Oklahoma's average ACT score was 20.8 compared to Texas' 20.3. “I think it's particularly interesting that we're continuing to outperform Texas schools on the ACT. That's something we can point to with pride when business prospects ask us about the quality of our public schools,” he said. He continued, “We may not beat Texas in football every year, but we are beating them on something that really counts — education," said Senator Williams. NOC Begins Fall ClassesWe are looking forward with great anticipation to the 2000-2001 Northern school year. Although not final yet, enrollment including both Tonkawa and Enid campuses, off-campus sites and concurrent high school enrollment, is at record highs. I am excited about the response to our Internet courses implemented this fall. Several general education courses are now available via the Internet with more courses being developed. Residence halls are filled and we have added many sections of our general education classes to accommodate the record number of students. Northern Library Services has joined the Oklahoma State University library network, our students will be soon be able to access information resources at OSU via computer. Northern students may choose from 52 associate degree programs, including Athletic Training, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Administration, Multimedia and Digital Communication Music Business Process Technology and Respiratory Care, as well as numerous traditional programs. Our unique Native American Leadership Program, developed by Drs. Joe and Carol Conner, is succeeding beyond expectations. The only one of its kind in the nation, the program prepares students for employment within tribal governments. New instructors on the Tonkawa campus include Dr. Virginia Parrish, Language Arts instructor; Kevin Bjornen, physics instructor; and Scott Morris, assistant women's basketball coach and math instructor. Jeremy Dunn is the new Director of College Relations, and Dr. Ed Vineyard has been appointed to the new position of Vice President for Development in addition to his duties as Director of the Enid Campus. Former Chief Financial Officer Anita Simpson has been named Vice President for Financial Affairs, and former Director of Marketing and College Relations Sheri Snyder is now Director of Foundation and Alumni Relations. Sue Ann Rodgers, veteran member of the counseling staff, has been named Director of Counseling. As director of the Northern's Internship Program, Sue Ann places student interns with participating area businesses to earn college credit for their work experience. Since the inception of the Internship Program two years ago, 69 students have taken advantage of this opportunity. Director of Student Activities Terry Ballard has arranged a full schedule of campus activities for students, including such popular events as the Howdy Dance, Fall Hayride and Movie Nights. An innovation on campus is the installation of reception sites for College Television Network of Atlanta. Students can see brief clips of videos, news and sports broadcast to Memorial Student Union, the Wellness Center, Foster-Piper Fieldhouse and Maverick Cafeteria. Every fifteen minutes, two minutes of information about Northern events will air. Of interest to the general public as well as to students are the sports contests and fine arts events. Northern in Tonkawa fields teams in men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, baseball and fast pitch softball. The first soccer game is Aug. 29 when the Coach Michael DuRoy's Maverick men face Barclay College on the Maverick Soccer Field located south of the main campus. Northern's Fine Arts Division will produce two musicals, “Into the Woods” this fall and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” next spring. John Michael Warburton is currently auditioning students for roles in the fall play, “Dearly Departed” and will direct a second play next semester. The annual Miss NOC Scholarship Pageant and the Oklahoma Birthday Celebration will take place this fall. School NewsSenior Pictures Scheduled Senior pictures for Po-Hi students are scheduled for Aug. 23 and 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $12 and must be paid before pictures are taken. The pictures taken will appear in the 2000-2001 yearbook. Jones HonoredLarry Jones, a retired Ponca City teacher, will appear in the sixth edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Jones taught for nine years as the auto mechanic teacher at Po-Hi and also spent 10 years as the tech ed teacher at East Middle School. Salmons Accepts MembershipKathryn Salmons, daughter of Bill and Ann Salmons of Ponca City, has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored during a campus ceremony this fall at Oklahoma State University. Student Receives AwardJames N. Knight of Ponca City was recognized for completing the General Honors Award. This award is earned while completing the general education requirements that are part of each degree program. Twenty-one honors credit hours with grades of “A” or “B” and cumulative and OSU grade point average of 3.50 are required to complete this award. Maril Participates in ProgramRobert Maril, a junior at DePauw University, is studying in London, England, in DePauw’s off-campus study program during the fall semester. Maril, a 1998 Po-Hi graduate, is the son of Richard and Marta Maril of Ponca City. Back-to-School Night ScheduledThe annual Back-to-School Night for Po-Hi students will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Parents and students should meet in the Howell Auditorium for a brief introduction followed by a run schedule of classes. The band will play before the introduction. Schneeberger Earns ScholarshipStacie Schneeberger was recently presented with the Blackburn Handskill Scholarship during the 79th State 4-H Roundup. The $500 scholarship is sponsored by Friends of 4-H. Angela Owen HonoredFor the second year, Angela Owen will receive recognition in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Only 1/2 of one percent of all high school students are honored for two or more years. Angela is a junior at Po-Hi and the daughter of Gary and Nadine Owen. Credentials ReceivedJulie Bellin of Ponca city has been awarded a Child Development Association (CDA) Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. CDS is the only major national effort to improve child care by evaluation and recognizing the skills of individuals providing care. Former Marketing Instructor Accepts Pride AwardMolly Kyler, former marketing education instructor at Pioneer Technology Center, was presented with the Oklahoma's Vocational Association (OVA) Pride award during Career and Technology Education Summer 2000 Conference, held recently at the Tulsa Convention Center. The Pride award is designed to promote career and technology education by encouraging educators to share their projects and promotional ideas with other career and technology educators. To receive the award, applicants must be actively involved in one specific activity that is being conducted to promote a local program, school, or career and technology education. Kyler was instrumental in forming a unique recruitment initiative that involved participation in all parades throughout Kay County. Through the recruitment initiative, staff and students built the “Climb the Ladders of Success” float that was used in all community parades. The float allowed the school the opportunity to highlight its successes and programs while taking an active role in the community. Kyler began teaching in the marketing education program at PTC in 1998. She has been actively involved in the marketing organization, DECA, at both the state and national level. Kyler has recently assumed at new position at PTC as the Small Business Management instructor for the Business and Industry Services Division. RELIGIONDual Anniversaries Celebrated Saturday Dual Anniversaries Celebrated SaturdaySaturday, Aug. 19, marks two special anniversary dates in the history of the First United Pentecostal Church of Ponca City, 1921 East Hartford. The First United Pentecostal Church is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Ponca City. The church has always been located at 1921 East Hartford. The Rev. Rick A. Hughes comments that the church is experiencing outstanding growth and is presently looking to relocate to a larger facility. “Our facilities are inadequate to accommodate the rapid growth of our congregation. We are busting out of our current building, so we have been forced to look for more space,” comments Hughes. Hughes and his wife are celebrating their 10th pastoral anniversary at First Pentecostal. Hughes comments the “ten years ago this month, we first came to Ponca City and found the church with only two faithful members. Over the past 10 years, the church has remodeled all of its facilities and is experiencing great revival. God has been faithful, and the church currently runs in the mid 70s. We are thrilled about what God has done and are looking forward to even greater blessings in the future.” A special anniversary celebration will be held at the church on Saturday at 5 p.m. The Rev. R.D. Whalen, Oklahoma District superintendent, United Pentecostal Church, will be the guest speaker. Following the celebration service, there will be a reception held at the Cultural Center for all who attend the service. Hughes and the church family of First United Pentecostal Church invite the public to attend this special dual anniversary celebration. For more information, contact Hughes at 767-1482. Invited To Dine With God — RSVP“Invited to Dine with God — Please RSVP” will be the title of the Rev. Tom Ramsey’s last sermon in his summer series. A special message for young disciples will be presented by Randy McDaniel. Holy Communion will be celebrated in both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. The topic for the 6:30 p.m. service will be prayer, the area of discussion for the next six weeks. The informal evening service is comprised of praise songs, Bible study and prayer. On Aug. 27, the 11 a.m. service will be held at Lake Ponca Park. The Praise Band will lead the service. The staff of the First Lutheran School will be rededicated, and the Sunday school staff will be installed. The day’s activities will combine the Sunday School Rally Day and the youth group’s slave auction. Those planning to attend the picnic service are asked to bring their lawn chairs and either a salad of dessert to share at the dinner that follows the service. ‘Forgiven’ To Perform Sunday at PentecostalThe gospel group Forgiven will perform at Pentecostal Church, 523 South Waverly, at the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday. The group has been spreading the word of Jesus Christ through songs and testimonies since July of 1981. They have performed throughout Oklahoma as well as Kansas and Missouri with an emphasis on the smooth harmonies that exemplify southern gospel music, and they have performed with many top names in the business. Their primary goal is that when one leaves their concerts or services, one will have a clearer picture of the Lord in the mind and a stronger love for the Lord in the heart. The group’s members are Mark Brooke, master of ceremonies and lead singer from Ponca City; Lynda Johnson, also a Ponca Citian who sings high harmony and high lead parts; Kris Johnson, Lynda’s son who sings bass but can also sing baritone; Mark Green, baritone singer from Ponca City who also sings tenor; Stan Long, the group’s sound technician from Ponca City; and Bill Johnson, also sound technician for the group. Installation Service Sunday at Good Shepherd LutheranThis Sunday morning, Aug. 20, the Rev. Robert Lee, president of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, will deliver the message and officiate at the installation of the Rev. Mark Homp. Homp accepted the call to serve Good Shepherd Lutheran after having served Lutheran congregations for 18 years in Wisconsin. The worship service begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a luncheon. The Good Shepherd congregation currently worships at 1085 East Tower Road, just north of the city limits. Friends and visitors are encouraged to attend. Church BriefsNew Mount Olive Baptist New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, will sponsor its fellowship service Sunday beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Irvin J. Bobb, pastor. An extended invitation is given to all who wish to attend. First Baptist — Blackwell The First Baptist Church of Blackwell will present James Wright in concert at 6 p.m. on Aug. 27. Wright, a vocal artist with the He is Risen ministries, will be accompanied by Joe Roe, a keyboard artist from Shidler. Praising God Through Song The third in a series of Praising God Through Song worship services will be conducted at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to join the congregation in he singing of favorite old time hymns. Special music will be performed by the chancel choir and the kids Praise. The series is based on Psalm 100. Prince of Peace Lutheran Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA, 2800 Turner Road, will celebrate the 10th Sunday after Pentecost with Holy Communion. The theme for the service is that Jesus Christ gives his life for all, inviting all to eat and drink. The Rev. Mr. Keck’s adult class begins at 9 a.m., followed by worship service at 10 a.m. New adult class, Growing in the Spirit, starts Wednesday at 7 p.m. for eight sessions. the class will explore nine types of prayer, meditation, contemplation, Christian mystical theology and archetypal psychology, the spirituality of the negative emotions and the centering of one’s life. It will focus on such people as Martin Luther, Saint Teresa, Evelyn Underhill, Thomas Merton, John Sanford and St. John of the Cross. If interested, call the church at 762-7698. International Gospel Hour The Newkirk Church of Christ sponsors the International Gospel Hour every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on KSOK 95.9 FM as well as sponsoring the Search television program seen at 8 a.m. Sunday on Channel 5. All are invited to tune in to these programs. Church of Christ Members of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, invite the public to share God’s word each week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 o’clock and Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m. There are classes for all ages. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channel 5 or Channel 8; this week’s topic is Called to a Holy Calling. The citywide Bible class held Sunday at 6 p.m. will study Romans, and the Bible thought of the week is from Ephesians 4:32, “And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” SPORTSWildcats To Hold First Scrimmage Here Tonight Wildcats To Hold First Scrimmage Here TonightBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City High School’s Wildcat football teams will hold their first scrimmage of the season tonight in Sullins Stadium. The Wildcats will host Woodward in first workout against opposition other than themselves. The ninth graders are scheduled to start the scrimmage at 5 p.m. with the Cat JVs going at 6 and the varsity at about 7. The gridders got a break from the weather with cooler temperatures moving in with a light rain this morning. The rain is predicted to letup by this evening. New Po-Hi head coach Frank Piccirillo is expected to keep the Wildcats’ offensive and defensive schemes simple tonight. But this will give Ponca City fans a chance to get their first look at Picirillo’s plans for the Wildcats. The Ponca Citians will get he weekend off before resuming practice Monday afternoon. The Wildcats will travel to Bixby for their second scrimmage Thursday. That six-team scrimmage is expected to start at 5 p.m. It will be varsity only. The Ponca City ninth graders and junior varsity are slated to return to Bixby on Saturday for their second scrimmage. The Wildcats will kickoff the season Sept. 1 at home against Tahlequah. Season tickets for the Po-Hi home games are now on sale at the Athletic Office in Robson Field House, at PC Sports and at all Cherokee Strip Credit Union locations. Season ticket prices are $15 for adults. $12 for secondary students and $10 for elementary students. At-the-gate tickets for the five Ponca City home games are $4. Reserve seats are available at the Athletic Office. They are $25. Golf AwardHaley schauvkiege came away from the South Central PGA Champion of Champions golf tournament with a pair of awards. She finished second in the season-ending tournament and was named Player of the Year for her age bracket. It was her second Player of the Year awardin three seasons. Ward, Wells Top Hall of Fame ClassOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Oklahoma State baseball coach Gary Ward and former Oklahoma wrestler Wayne Wells were among a record class of 10 men inducted Thursday into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Ward, a Ramona native, led the Cowboys to 10 appearances in the College World Series in 19 years. His OSU teams were national runners-up in 1981, 1987 and 1990. His career winning percentage of .753 ranks sixth all-time among Division I baseball coaches and ranks 23rd in career victories with 953. Ward recently was named coach at New Mexico State. Wells won a national title at OU in 1968 and was a gold medalist at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany. After going 63-4-1 at John Marshall High School, he won Big Eight titles in 1966-68 at 152 pounds and was an NCAA runner-up in 1967. Other living inductees Thursday were former Oklahoma football player Prentice Gautt and Stanley Draper Jr., former executive secretary and executive director of the Oklahoma City All Sports Association. Those inducted posthumously were former OU basketball coach Bruce Drake, former East Central football coach Elvan George, former tennis player Don McNeill, former New York Giants football coach Steve Owen, former distance runner Andy Payne and former pro football player and high school coach Jenks Simmons. Sooners’ Cagers To Host ArkansasNORMAN (AP) — The Oklahoma men’s basketball team will play road games against Maryland and Mississippi this season, as well as a home game against Arkansas. A trip to Hawaii to play in the Big Island Invitational is one of three tournaments on the 2000-2001 schedule released Thursday. The Sooners will open their season by playing host to the Sooner Invitational, and will play in the All-College Tournament in December. ‘‘As in past years, the aim of this schedule is to prepare our team for conference play,’’ coach Kelvin Sampson said. ‘‘We’ll face a lot of tough challenges and a lot of potential NCAA tournament teams. It’s a great schedule and a balanced schedule.’’ Oklahoma, which went 27-7 last season, plays at Mississippi on Dec. 2 and at Maryland on Feb. 24. The game against Arkansas is Dec. 23. The schedule is as follows: November: 4, vs. California All-Stars (exhibition); 11, vs. Global Sports (exhibition); 17-18, in Sooner Invitational; 24-26, at Big Island Invitational, Hilo, Hawaii. December: 2, at Mississippi; 9, vs. North Texas; 16, vs. Coppin State; 20, vs. Southwest Texas; 23, vs. Arkansas; 29-30, All-College Tournament in Oklahoma City. January: 6, at Iowa State; 9, vs. Texas A&M; 13, vs. Kansas; 17, at Texas Tech; 20, at Kansas State; 24, vs. Texas; 27, vs. Nebraska; 31, at Baylor. February: 3, at Texas A&M; 7, vs. Texas Tech; 10, at Texas; 14, at Oklahoma State; 17, vs. Baylor; 19, at Missouri; 24, at Maryland; 28, vs. Colorado. March: 3, vs. Oklahoma State; 8-11, at Big 12 Tournament.
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