OSU Increases Out-of-State Scholarship; Seeks Texas Students
Texas high school students can now benefit from an increase in Oklahoma State University’s Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship. The university has increased the scholarship by $1,000 in nearly every category, starting with students in the freshman class of 2016. Texas students will most benefit from the increase as 22 percent of OSU’s current freshman class are from the state.
Oklahoma State’s out-of-state assured scholarships are generous, ranging from $12,500 per year for a student with a 30+ ACT (1330+ SAT) to $8,000 per year for a student with a 24 ACT (1090 SAT). All out-of-state achievement scholarships require a 3.0 unweighted GPA. The award allows many out-of-state students to attend OSU for a cost similar or less than what they could attend an in-state institution.
Lauren La Rosa, an Oklahoma State freshman from Rockwall-Health High School, said the out-of-state achievement scholarship helped in her decision to attend OSU.
“The minute I stepped on campus, it felt like home,” La Rosa said. “I am majoring in recreational therapy and psychology, and I toured the University of Alabama, the University of Tennessee and Texas Tech, but OSU had the best program. The out-of-state scholarship had a big impact. I have to pay for most of my college expenses, so it was a huge deciding factor. Everything added up at OSU.”
To be considered for all scholarships at Oklahoma State University, students should apply online at admissions.okstate.edu. The priority scholarship application deadline is February 1, but students are encouraged to apply earlier as select scholarships are awarded prior to that date. The OSU application for admission also serves as the application for scholarships, so students do not need to complete multiple forms or applications.
“The application process is straightforward and we consider all students for scholarship opportunities,” said Kyle Wray, Oklahoma State Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing. “We increased the Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship this year so Oklahoma State University is even more affordable for our Texas students.”
Most importantly, the scholarship increase contributes to Oklahoma State’s effort to fulfill its land-grant mission by making a high-quality education affordable for out-of-state students.
“Oklahoma State is considered the best buy in the Big 12 Conference and this scholarship increase continues to improve the value for students everywhere,” Wray said.
For more information on this and other Oklahoma State University scholarships and financial aid, visit financialaid.okstate.edu.
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university with more than 36,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 25,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, Oklahoma State has graduated more than 260,000 students who have been serving Oklahoma and the world for 125 years.
Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Agreement Delayed But Moving Forward
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew gave a partnership update to the board Monday night. He said Ethical Religious Directives (ERD) are moving along in a good direction. McAndrew said the hospital and CHRISTUS now expect to get more focused. An agreement isn’t expected by the end of October. No new date has been set. McAndrew said everything is moving along.
He stated the building of a $2-million surgical suite has been put on hold. Two of the doctors that perform procedures that necessitated the additional surgical area have stated they will seek to change their practices to meet the ERD agreement. The issue was tubal-ligation. The doctors have said that patients will be told upfront that if they desire a tubal ligation, it will be performed six (6) weeks post-birth and will take place in the ambulatory day-surgery area.
McAndrew said now they will move to definitive language in the agreement. He stated that he will be worked out the agreement with Jeff Potter, a representative of CHRISTUS. McAndrew said a fair market evaluation has been performed.
Lights of Life Track and Field Certified Half Marathon is Saturday
The 2015-2016 Lights of Life Campaign is hosting the 2nd annual Half Marathon relay benefiting the campaign. The official US Track & Field Certified Half Marathon is one of the mini-events added to the 2015-2016 campaign. The only half marathon relay in Hopkins County, the run is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2015, 7:30a.m. – 12 noon. The course will be repeated twice and will start and finish on Celebration Plaza. “Our goal is to encourage out of town visitors to Sulphur Springs to enjoy our community and contribute to our hospital” said Jackie Thornton, Foundation Director.
“We are thrilled that we are having our 2nd half marathon relay. The 1st one was very successful and the participants left requesting a repeat! We’re even more thrilled that Holly Ragan, who has been very successful with coordinating many 5K runs, including the annual Turkey Trot, agreed to chair it for the 2nd year” stated campaign chair Donna Rudzik.
“What excites me is that this run is the 1st official “certified” half marathon run in Sulphur Springs. We paid extra to have the course certified so we would attract everyone from the social runner, to the serious runners who are training to qualify for more advanced/elite marathons. Our primary goal is to get local runners involved with the campaign and possibly bring out of town runners to Sulphur Springs to enjoy Celebration Plaza, eat at our restaurants and stay in our hotels” said Jackie Thornton, Foundation Director. “The community gives so much to the Foundation, and we think involving our restaurants and hotels is a way we can give a little back to them”.
On Friday night between 6-9p.m. when participants come to pick-up their runner packets, several of the downtown restaurants will be offering carb-loaded specials. Participating restaurants are: Lou Viney (10% off with race bib), Bayou Jack’s, Burger Grind, Mama Faye’s, Muddy Jakes and IdziBitsy Bakery (Free Ice Cream with purchase). Also on Friday night, the run committee will host a movie night on Celebration Plaza. The community is invited to join the runners 6-9p.m. to watch the movie “Forrest Gump….run Forrest run”.
Breakfast will be available Saturday morning at Coffee Off the Square and Plain & Fancy. Head 2 Toe Nutrition will be open 6:45a.m. to 10a.m. offering a variety of pre & postrace nutrition.
“This is a race chip timed event and runners have been registering at Field House Sports or online through the website, www.rctregister.com. Our long range goal is to grow the run into an annual event that will bring many locals runners and out of town runners to Celebration Plaza,” continued Thornton.
“We encourage all level of runners and/or walkers to participate. You do not have to be a marathon runner to participate. We encourage those who prefer the shorter distance as well! That’s why we are incorporating relay entries. An individual can enter for $75 to complete the entire 13.1 miles; a 2-man team registration fee is $80, ($40 a person) each running/walking 6.5 miles; and the 4-man relay team fee is $100, ($25 a person) with each running/walking 3.2 miles each,” stated marathon chair, Holly Ragan. “We want to encourage businesses to enter a team. They can wear their company t-shirts and show their company team spirit” she continued.
Each participant will receive a race tech t-shirt, guaranteed if they registered by September 11th, and a finisher medal. Awards will be offered for best overall individual times in all age categories, plus partner entry awards, and group entry awards. Carriage House, CHRISTUS Health and GSC, Inc. are our Diamond Sponsors of the campaign this year. Toliver Ford and Wesley House Assisted Living have joined in as Endurance and nineteen committed to be Sprint Sponsors of the run. We’ll have six water/aid stations along the route that not only encourage and cheer for the runners but they will offer energy snacks. Our water/aid stations sponsors include; 24 Hr. Gym, Wesley House Assisted Living, Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab, Thunder Country/The Way Radio Station, Hopkins Place Assisted Living, and Dixon & Dixon Ins. & Real Estate.
Funds raised through the half marathon mini-event will go toward the $250,000 Lights of Life 2015-2016 campaign goal. The funds raised will be used to purchase:
- 6 LUCAS CPR devices for EMS which will provide the EMS Department the tools and abilities to improve survival rates during cardiac arrest. The LUCAS CPR provides consistent and quality chest compressions without the need to stop compressions to perform other clinical procedures.
- And add additional funds to the Health Care Foundation “Leaving a Legacy” Endowment Fund.
“We’re excited because the community is really getting behind our second half marathon. The city and local law enforcement have done an exceptional job of accommodating our route and ensuring runner’s safety and of course Memorial Hospital EMS team will be on hand in case there are any mishaps. We’re praying for cooler weather because everyone have pitched in to help ensure a successful run” continued Ragan.
Registration is still available at Field House Sports or online at www.rctregister.com. Call the Foundation office, 903-438-4799, for more information. We hope you, your company, church group or friends will join us as we continue our efforts to make a difference for our hospital and the community.
Another Calm Week for Winnsboro PD
It was another calm week for law enforcement in Winnsboro as the town prepares for Autumn Trails. Three arrests, a minor accident, 205 calls for service, and issuing 48 citations and 34 warnings occupied the time of Winnsboro Police from Monday, September 21 through Sunday September 27.
On Tuesday, September 22, Larry Dickens, 39, of Winnsboro was arrested on Winnsboro Municipal warrants.
Also on Tuesday, H. B. Spears, 39, of Winnsboro was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Jason Williams, 28, of Dallas was arrested Friday, September 25, on three (3) Hopkins County warrants.
A minor accident involving two (2) vehicles in the 200 block of East Coke Street resulted in no injuries reported.
Wildcats Marching Band Enters Contest Season
The Wildcats Marching Band opens the contest season Saturday at Texas A&M-Commerce. They will perform at 7 p.m. Band Director Charles McCauley is interested in what judges have to say about his band’s show. A second contest will take place on Saturday, October 10 at Mt. Pleasant. UIL competition comes up Tuesday, October 13. Another contest is at Prairiland on Saturday, October 17. Area competition is on October 24 if the Wildcats’ band qualifies.
Meal A Day Menu; October 2nd – October 9th
October is Chock Full of Activities at the Senior Center
October 1st – “A Walk To Remember” will be on Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 PM at the Gardens at Memorial Hospital. All monies raised goes to fund Terrific Tuesdays Club.
October 13th – Tuesday, October 13th from 9:00 – 12:00 Senior Expo will be at the Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene 1300 S. League St. Come out and get all kinds of FREE GOODIES, FREE SCREENINGS, FLU SHOTS and try to win one the 50 Door Prizes from the 50 Vendors that will be there.
October 30th – Halloween Party will start at 11:00.. I will be serving Goblin Drool, Bat Wings, Grated Maggots, Graveyard Shooters with Snail Slime and Spider Juice to drink. If you want to dress up we will have a Costume Contest for the Best Dressed, Most Original, Funniest and Scariest. Please email me back or call me and let me know if you plan to attend. I will have to start gathering up Bats, Maggots and Goblins to Cook.Wildcat Cross Country Wins at Mt Pleasant; Lady Cats Finish Third
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams ran well at a meeting at Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. The Wildcats finished first and the Lady Cats third. Cross Country Coach Andy Holt said the boys ran exceptionally well as a team.
Hallsville and Pine Tree were also in the meet. Thus, out of the four district teams, the Wildcats finished first. Holt said Hallville and Pine Tree are usually leaders in district cross country. He was especailly pleased with the contribution of the Freshmen members of the team.
Wesley Assisted Living Mini-Walk
Monday at 10 a.m. residents at Wesley Assisted Living participated in a mini-walk as a prelude to the “Walk to Remember” benefiting Terrific Tuesdays. Walk to Remember is set for Thursday, October 1st at 6 p.m. at The Gardens at Memorial on the grounds of the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.
Sulphur Springs Library Receives ‘Special Collection’ Donation
James Terry, KSST Radio “night man” is also a coin collector, and has been since 1991. He first got an interest in “numismatics” through a science-teacher colleague, George Lacey, at Princeton ISD. Through coin clubs he belongs to, James gained access to a number of out-of-print books about coin and medal collecting which the clubs needed to dispose of. He approached Hope Cain, director of SS Public Library, to see if she would like these books for her “special collection” and she said “Yes!”. There are 13 reference volumes that will soon be available for library patrons with an interest in coin collecting. James Terry holds membership in two coin organizations, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors and Directors of Numismatics International, which has chapters in 30-plus countries and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
