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CHICKASHA – The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma Board of Regents voted unanimously to name Dr. Kayla Hale as the institution’s 13th president. Hale will begin her tenure on Aug. 1, 2023.

With 35 years of experience in higher education advancement in both the public and private sectors, Hale has served 25 years at the University of Tulsa, most recently as vice president of University Advancement and Alumni Engagement where she has led a team responsible for securing more than $600 million in gifts and pledges.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Keaton Heath Coldren, 28; Skylar Nicole Thompson, 23.

Jeremy Lee Penick, 36; Jordan Leigh Knott, 31.

Kenneth Frank McHugh, 39; Misty Dawn Gammons-McKinnon, 39.

Clifford Wessley Nelson, 46; Lacey Jade Jordan, 36.

Casey Lynn Herriott, 50; Heather Marie Moxley, 48.

Rusty Derrell Routh, 37; Joy Louisa Martin, 40.

Bradley Austin Teague, 25; Charity Hope Oxford, 25.

Keven Scott Taylor II, 29; Joscelyn Adrianna Cash, 20.

Jimmy Lee Deleonypena, 39; Ashley Renee Collins, 36.

Other than winning a state title, there are few firsts that have eluded El Reno High School’s girls basketball program under the watch of head coach Jennifer Douglas.

Douglas’ teams have been the first in school history to win a state tournament game, first to win a semifinal contest and the first to bring home hardware from the Class 5A Oklahoma State High School Championships – both runner-up trophies.

Each one of those entries in the record books has been with a different lineup.

“Usually we graduate one or two starters every year,” said Douglas.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three pitchers combined for a two-hit performance as El Reno High School's Varsity 2 team defeated Capitol Hill 5-1 to split a Red Dirt League series here last week.

It was the first win for the Indians in RDL action to improve to 1-1-1 on the summer. The Indians dropped the opening game of the series 4-2 after allowing the Red Wolves four unanswered runs over the final two frames.

Despite losing six games to rain, Calumet High School’s baseball team remains undefeated on the summer season following a 6-2 road win over Arapaho-Butler.

The Chieftains moved to 3-0 on the summer with the win. The other victories were over Sentinel (11-1) and Clinton (8-1).

Hunter Arnold picked up the win on the mound over Arapaho-Butler, scattering a hit and two walks over three innings, while striking out six batters.

Under new head coach Jason Little, El Reno High School's softball team will travel to Piedmont on Tuesday to take part in the second date of the Piedmont Summer League.

El Reno defeated Edmond Memorial and tied the Wildcats in the first day of the league earlier this month.

The Underwood OHCE met recently at a local coffee shop. Members present were Natalia Valenzuela, Bernita Davis, Janan Fletcher, Vicki Duncan and Delpha Miklautsch.

Roll call was answered by saying who is/was your female role model.

Davis read minutes from the previous meeting, while Fletcher gave the treasurer’s report.

Six high school students from Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy spent four days in Washington, D.C., as part of a school trip where they met with Rep. Stephanie Bice.

The students also visited iconic sites including the White House and the 9/11 and Washington Memorials, and experienced a performance at the Kennedy Center.