BUCHANAN AND GERSTENBERGER NAMED MR. AND MS. WOSC

Candidates are pictured above, front row from left: Courtney Overbay,
Sara Bennight, Amanda Carlucci, Courtney Snow, Samuel Buchanan,
Janna Gerstenberger, Elisabeth Bledsoe, Jared Speer, Kris Ducharme, Justin O’Neil.
Back row: Ginger Inks, Trinity Simmons, Amanda Meeks, Sara O’Hair,
Celso Cardona, Cody McAskill, and Brennan Leighton.

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Samuel Buchanan and Janna Gerstenberger were named Mr. and Ms. WOSC in a luncheon where each candidate was honored and their parents were guests last week. Candidates were nominated by faculty and staff members. A faculty or staff member made a speech about the positive contributions that the nominee had made to the college. The entire student body, faculty, and staff had an opportunity to vote for Mr. and Ms. WOSC.

Janna Gerstenberger (Stephenville, Tex.) is the daughter of Don and Cara Gerstenberger. She is a Western Ambassador, a member of the Lady Pioneer basketball team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Baptist Collegiate Ministries.

Sam Buchanan (Slidell, Tex.) is the son of John and Melinda Buchanan. He is on the Pioneer baseball team and a peer tutor.

Other nominees for Mr. and Ms. WOSC were as follows: Sara Bennight (Frederick) daughter of James and Sharla Bennight. She is secretary of Phi Theta Kappa and a member of Student Senate.

Elisabeth Bledsoe (Big Pasture) is the daughter of Kim and Michael Bledsoe. She is a Western Ambassador and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Elida Carlucci (MacArthur High School) is the daughter of Nick Carlucci and Gloria Cowleys. She is a Student Senate representative for Psi Beta and president of Psi Beta.

Ginger Inks (Granite) is the daughter of Donna Inks. She is a member of Psi Beta, the Behavioral Science Club, service learning project at New Hope, and on the President’s Honor Roll.

Amanda Meeks (Tipton) is the daughter of Jimmy and Marquita Meeks. She is a member of the Aggie Club, a Western Ambassador, and will be a student delegate to China this summer.

Sarah O’Hair (Altus) is the daughter of Dianne Augustine. She is the recipient of the Oklahoma All-Academic award, a member of the WOSC Choral Society, and the WOSC Performing Arts Club.

Courtney Overbay (Altus) is the daughter of Anthony and Kathy Overbay and Carl and Shelley Vinson. She is the vice president of the Jazz band, a member of the orchestra for Grease, and a stage manager for Back to the 80’s.

Trinity Simmons (Mangum) is the daughter of Reid and Pam Simmons. She is on the Pioneer softball team, participates in “Meet You at the Pole,” works in the Financial Aid office, is listed in “Who’s Who Among College Students” and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Courtney Snow (Stephenville) is the daughter of Frank and Christie Snow. She is on the Lady Pioneer basketball team and a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Celso Cardona (Snyder) is the son of Ruth and Celso Cardona. He is a member of the Criminal Justice Club, participates in WINDS and Student Senate.

Andrew Dixon (Tipton), is the son of John and Charlena Dixon. He is listed in “Who’s Who Among American Junior College Students” and the Vice President’s Honor Roll.

Kris Ducharme (Altus) is the son of David and Donna Ducharme. He is a member of Student Senate, the Catholic Collegiate Club, the Jazz Band, made the OMEA Intercollegiate Honor Band, and is a lifeguard at Western.

Cody McAskill (Altus) is the son of Tom and Denise McAskill. He is the lead trumpet in the Western Jazz Band, plays in the orchestra at the musicals, made the OMEA Intercollegiate Honor Band, is a lifeguard, in the computer club, and the Vice President’s Honor Roll.

Brennan Leighton (Mtn. View-Gotebo) is the son of Neil and Betty Leighton. He is a member of the Aggie Club and Psi Beta.

Justin O’Neil (Mangum) is the son of Jack and Lenita O’Neil. He is a member of Western’s golf team, the Choral Society, and has roles in the musicals Grease and Back to the 80’s. He was the Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarship nominee and made the ACDA two-year Honor Choir. He is also a member of Student Senate, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Phi Theta Kappa, and was listed on the spring 2007 President’s Honor Roll.

Jared Speer (Altus) is the son of Terri and Doug Speer. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Senate Vice President. His paintings have been displayed all over campus.