Homecoming ceremonies were held on February 9th

during the half-time of the CSC basketball games.

Crowned as this year’s queen and king were Ariel

Finley and Joe Spires who represented the Black Stu-

dent Society.

Other candidates and their organizations were

Mariah Norwood and Javier Olazagasti, Behavioral

Science; Megan Roth and Jerrit Basques, Basketball;

Caitlyn Barnett and Brett Isbell, President’s Leader-

ship Class; Tosha Dale and Nick Grimmett, Softball;

Kim McKee and Cord Murrell, Cheer Club; Meghan

Smith and Austin Mason, Rodeo Club; Shainn

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Wingfield and Donnie King, Student Government;

Stephanie Wolf and Lane Tiltrum, Equine Club; Blaize

Wynn and Erich Schatte, Aggie Club; Sarah Edwards

and Kent Stacey, Phi Theta Kappa; and Sarah

Robertson and Brandon Melton, Math and Science

Club.

Flower girl was Braelynn Shatto and crown bearer

was Gabriel Myers.

A raffle was held for attending students during both

of the half-times of the men’s and women’s games.

The prizes were two microwaves donated by the CSC

Foundation.

Homecoming Court 2010 Joe Spires and Ariel Finley

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to procrastinate. Without even wait-

ing to find out if I had passed or failed

the GED, I walked straight to Connors

and applied for admission.

I did pass the GED, and I have no way

of explaining how I felt the day my

high school diploma came in the mail.

And then came the first day of col-

lege. I walked into the front door of

CSC feeling proud and nervous all at

the same time. Around me walked

children my own children’s ages. I

was asking myself what I thought I

was doing. My brain was full of mixed

emotions and concerns but the one

thought I kept at the forefront: “I am

going to do this.”

So at the age of 48, I am a high

school graduate. I am a freshman at

Connors State College. I am a wife. I

am a mother of three, grandmother of

four. I am now and always will be a care-

taker of others, only now I am including

my own needs and ambitions to that list.

I spend late nights studying and early

mornings with coffee and school books,

and I commute 45 miles one way.

I got past my anxieties about college; the

other students are great and listening I

learn a lot from them. The staff has

been very helpful even with what I think

are the silliest of questions. This very

well could be the best decision I have

ever made in my life—overwhelming at

times, but what part of life isn’t?

Connors State College is seeking comments from the

public about the College in preparation for its peri-

odic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.

The College will undergo a comprehensive evalua-

tion visit November 1-3, 2010 by a team represent-

ing The Higher Learning Commission of the North

Central Associate of Colleges and Schools.

The public is invited to submit comments in writing

regarding the College to this address:

Public Comment on Connors State College

The Higher Learning Commission

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400

Chicago, IL 60602

Comments can also be filed via the Commission’s

web page at www.ncahlc.org. Click on the “File Third

Party Comments” link on the left side of the Commis-

sion’s main web page. Scroll down and submit your

comments under the “Submit a Third Party Com-

ment” heading.

Comments must address substantive matters re-

lated to the quality of the institution or its academic

programs. Comments must be in writing and signed;

comments cannot be treated as confidential. All

comments must be received by October 1, 2010.

The class setting in room 10 at the

Port campus on Thursday morning is

somewhat different than the normal

class setting. Instead of students

sitting at desks, they’re standing.

Instead of notebooks and books,

there are canvases.

Ms. Dianne Haralson, the art instruc-

tor at the Port, is pleased to show-

case her students’ art. All of the

framed and glassed art pieces in the

halls come from the Connors’ Art

Collection and were created by stu-

dents in the drawing and printmak-

ing studio on campus. The work is

owned by Connors and is not for

sale. The works on the large exhibi-

tion board and blue boards inside

and outside of the studio were done

by current students and are for sale

for $25 each.

If you are interested in buying a

piece, contact Ms. Haralson.

Art Class at CSC Third Party Comment Concerning Connors’

Upcoming Reaccreditation

I had been thinking about it for

awhile. You know what I am talking

about? That nagging feeling you get

when you leave something unfin-

ished.

I dropped out of school in the ninth

grade, married, and spent the next 25

years raising three children. Recently

while sitting in a VA hospital lobby

with my husband, I came across a

pamphlet for dependents of veterans.

One of the topics in this pamphlet

was educational benefits.

Remember that nagging little feeling?

Here was my opportunity to finish my

education.

On July 23, 2009, I paid my fee and

proceeded to take the GED exam. I

was on a roll that day so I decided not

Pamela Davenport

Non-traditional student

Muskogee campus

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Phi Theta Kappa membership is by invitation only. Invita-

tions for new society inductees will be sent soon. This

semester’s induction ceremony will be held on March

26th.

On February 19-20, PTK members and advisor, Jolene

Armstrong, attended the regional conference held in El

Reno, Oklahoma.

PTK is also holding a raffle for three Johnny Tiger prints.

Raffle tickets are fifty cents and are available at both the

Warner and Muskogee media centers. The drawing will

be at the March 26th induction ceremony.

Winner of this month’s candy guessing game is Judy

Paden.

On February 4th, Connors State College hosted the an-

nual Senior Day at the Warner campus. This is an event

geared toward bringing high school seniors to Connors

State College.

Each student was given a tour of the campus and an

opportunity to visit with faculty and staff members from

various departments and organizations. PLC members

and Ag Ambassadors gave the campus housing tours.

Seventeen different high schools were represented with

128 seniors in attendance. This did not include the par-

ents, friends, and counselors in attendance.

Lance Allee, director of recruitment, stated that they

were very pleased with the day and thanks everyone who

contributed.

Who inspired you to enroll in college?

“My mom and dad.”

Kimberly McKee

“My dad.”

Latresa Warrior

“My family because no one has a college

degree in my family.”

Matthew Fumi

“My parents cause I didn’t have any

choice.”

J. J. Wiedel

“My parents. It’s something I’ve always

wanted to do.”

Diana Neumeyer

“My counselor.”

Tatyana Sturdy

“My parents.”

Josh Lawrence

“My cousin. She’s a single mom like I am,

and she went back to school. If she can do

it, so can I.”

Joanna Frisby

CSC Hosts Senior Day

eight freshmen.

Head coach Rick Carbone is in his 15th year at Con-

nors and is 14 wins away from his combined career

wins of 500. Commenting on this year’s team, he

said, “I am predicting great things from this group of

girls. We are returning ten sophomores which include

two pitchers.” Gabby Araujo and Samantha Swanda

both had great seasons last year and are bringing

their combined experience back to this year’s team.

“We have worked hard this fall and spring to win Re-

gionals and ultimately the National Tournament - it’s

ours to take, “ Carbone stated.

The Cowgirls are returning from a 38-20 season and

are working harder than ever to improve their record

and take the National Tournament by storm.

The Cowgirls’ softball team opened their season with

Murray State February 17th. The Cowgirls achieved

back-to-back victories against the Lady Aggies which

included two home runs from Samantha Swanda and a

double and triple from Hayley Jaynes. Providing more

firepower for the Cowgirls were Becca Bargsten, Alex

Orf, Gabby Araujo, Sarah Raunikar, and Brooke Bar-

nett. Nicole Vaden and Jalie Neal also brought their

offensive power to the plate Wednesday. With a cur-

rent national ranking of 17th, the Cowgirls have their

eyes and heart set on the National Tournament in

Utah.

The next pit stop on the Cowgirls’ road to success is

Paris, Texas, on Feb. 23rd and 24th. The Cowgirls also

travel to Temple, Texas for the annual Temple Tourna-

ment, Feb. 26th and 27th. This season looks promis-

ing for this group of ten returning sophomores and

Connors State College utilizes the highest standards

in its commitment to provide affordable, innovative,

life-long learning opportunities that enable students

to succeed in a global society.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a mem-

ber of the North Central Association.

Collegian Staff:

Muskogee- Caleb Allison Misti Moore Pamela Davenport Terian Franklin Jordan Hughes

Warner- Sarah Raunikar Heather Spears Advisor, Sharon Hendrix sharon.hendrix@connorsstate.edu

CSC SOFTBALL

The Cowgirls include, left-to-right, first row - Sarah Raunikar, Tara Todd, Tosha Dale, Brooke Barnett, Alexandria Orf, Rebecca Bargsten, Stephanie Shahin, and Haley Jaynes. Back row - Alyx Sovo, Holly Pierce, Braelyn Mitchem, Nicole Vaden, Dana Armstrong, Morgan Yates, Samantha Swanda, Rachel Criner, Gabrielle Araujo, and Jalie Neal. Not pictured, Sarah Moschak.