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NOVEMBER 9FRIDAY

DANCE EXPOSITIONEast Gym 10:30-11:30 pm

NOVEMBER 14WEDNESDAY

STICKBALL Social game with demonstration by Jake Roberts Circle Lawn west of Central Hall 10:30 am.

NOVEMBER 15THURSDAY

ROCK YOUR MOCS DAYShow your pride by wearing your favorite moccasins or leggings.

NOVEMBER 7WEDNESDAY

STANDING BEAR STORYWith guest speakers Mona Reed, tribal elder; Darrell Reed, former Oklahoma history teacher, and T.L Walker, Standing Bear Foundation executive director. Tonkawa Harold Hall, Room 312, Enid Zollars Memorial Library, Room 102 and Stillwater Classroom Building, Board Room 270 10:30-11:30 am

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SCAVENGER HUNT CONTESTPick up instructions in the Cultural Engagement Center (CEC) starting Monday, November 12Return completed forms to CEC by 2 pm Thursday, Nov. 15.Turkey awarded to 10 faculty/staff winners.

NOVEMBER 28WEDNESDAY

FREE TASTE TESTINGCorn soup and fry breadBy Clock Tower 10:30 am while supplies last.

MEET THE ARTIST RECEPTIONJoe Don Brave, Osage artistCultural Engagement Center 10:30 am

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Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts Presents

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

DIRECTED BY CHAD ANDERSON

Thursday-Saturday 7:30 pmSunday 2 pm

Kinzer Performing Arts CenterNOC Tonkawa

Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adultContains some mild language and adult themes

FREE ADMISSION

music & book by James Valcq

lyrics & book by Fred alley

based on the film by lee daVid ZlotoFF

The Spitfire Grill A

Musical

NOVEMBER8-11, 2018

NOC presents The Spitfire Grill Nov. 8-11The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts is presenting The Spitfire Grill, A Musical, Nov. 8-11 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa.Show times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 11.The production is directed by Chad Anderson. It is based on the music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and book by Fred Alley, and based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff.The musical depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison who decides to start her life anew in a rural Wisconsin town. She participates in a journey within the town itself toward its own tenuous reawakening.Admission is free. Children under 12 must be accom-panied by an adult.The musical does contain some mild language and adult themes. It is presented through special arrange-ment with Music Theatre International.

Page 5 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Page 4 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 MISS NOC TONKAWA 2019 CROWNED

Karli Lovelace of Stillwater was named Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa 2019 at the dual Miss NOC Tonkawa-Miss NOC Enid Scholarship Competition at NOC Tonkawa Oct. 25. When she heard her name announced as the winner, the 19-year-old freshman was “shocked. I was so thankful to have the opportunity to represent NOC at the Miss Oklahoma [Competition].” Crowned by Miss NOC Tonkawa 2018 Telara Day of Owasso, Miss Lovelace received a $1000 scholarship expense award, Miss America crown and pin, sash and a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses. She will advance to the Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Competition in Tulsa next June, according to Shannon Varner, director of the Miss NOC Pageant.First runner-up Peyten Norris of Stillwater received a $600 scholarship expense award, and second runner-up Taryn Pruett, Ponca City, received a $400 scholarship expense award. Others vying for the title were Melisa Standfield, Kingston; Brittney Edwards, Stillwater; and Emily Gonzalez, Tonkawa. Each received a $250 tuition waiver participation award.Miss NOC Tonkawa 2019 is a freshman majoring in business administration and plans a career as a financial advisor. She is the daughter of DeLisa and Arlan Lovelace, Stillwater, the granddaughter of June and Karl Lovelace and Nelda Tomberline of Elk City and the great-granddaughter of Jess and Charlotte Johnson, Elk City. Miss Lovelace entered the competition because “It’s a great way to fund education, and being on stage is so much fun.” Holding the title is an opportunity to “be a leader in the community and a role model for all who look up to [Miss NOC].”In the artistic expression portion of the competition, she sang the hymn “Softly and TenderlyDuring her reign as Miss NOC Tonkawa, she will promote her social impact initiative, “Let’s Talk,” encouraging conversations with persons thinking of suicide or struggling with mental health issues. She chose this initiative because “I lost a close friend to suicide. I don’t want to go there again.” To promote her initiative, Miss Lovelace plans to share her friend’s story with others to “encourage people and give them the resources they can turn to if they are, or

know someone who is, having thoughts of suicide or dealing with mental health issues. If I can empower one person to reach out and start talking, then it makes sharing something so personal, heartbreaking and difficult worth it.” She encourages others to participate in the Miss NOC Competition because “of the connections made and the scholarships achieved that you can’t get anywhere else. It’s so great, so awesome.”Candidates were judged in lifestyle and fitness in swimwear, artistic expression, presence and poise in evening wear and on-stage question. Earlier in the day they were individually interviewed by the judges.Dr. Edward Dixon, NOC Fine Arts Division chair, served as master of ceremonies for the evening. Miss Oklahoma 2018 Ashley Thompson spoke about her social impact initiative, “Building Better Lives through Teamwork,” emphasizing the importance of Oklahomans becoming involved in the fight to end human trafficking. She entertained the audience by performing a tap dance routine.Special entertainment was presented by Miss NOC Tonkawa 2018, singing “Good Morning Baltimore;” Miss NOC Enid 2018 Lexi Neahring, dancing to “Feeling Good;” and Dr. Dixon, singing “God Bless the USA.” Escorting the Miss NOC 2018 royalty as they made their farewell walks were Oklahoma Stars Addyson Harmon, Tonkawa, with Miss Day and Kaysen Arnold, Cherokee, with Miss Neahring. Rachel Kirk, NOC director of marketing, presented official portraits to Miss Day and Miss Neahring.

Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa 2019 and her court, from left, are Brittney Edwards, Stillwater; Melisa Standfield, Kingston; First Runner-up Peyten Norris, Stillwater; Miss NOC Tonkawa Karli Lovelace, Stillwater; Second Runner-up Taryn Pruett, Ponca City; and Emily Gonzalez, Tonkawa. (photo by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma College)

Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa 2019 Karli Lovelace of Stillwater receives her crown from Miss NOC Tonkawa 2018 Telara Day of Owasso. (pho-to by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma College)

Page 6 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Page 7 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Lady Mavs open season at Allen Classic

The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavs open the 2018-19 season this weekend at the Allen Classic in Iola, Kansas. The Lady Mavs are under the tutelage of longtime coach Greg Krause who is in his 37th season at NOC.Krause is excited for the 2018-19 season. “I’m looking forward to the season,” Krause said. “We start in August trying to build to this point and now it’s here.” Overall, Krause likes what he sees in his Lady Mavs.“We have really good team speed and quickness,” he said. “We have good perimeter shooting and we have depth at all positions. We have good chemistry, this group has worked really hard and they understand the team concept. I’m very encouraged.” NOC has suffered an early season ending injury as sophomore guard Chideyah Guyton from DeSoto, Texas has an injured knee and will miss the season. “I hate it for Shey (Guyton),” Krause said. “She has worked really hard, it’s a shame. She provides that glue for our team, she does all the intangibles that teams

need to be successful.” Krause believes he can play 10 players this year, a far cry from last year when the Lady Mavs only had nine healthy bodies. “Last year, we had too many players that were forced to play heavy minutes,” he said. “Now, we have the depth to be fresher at the end of games. I believe it will make a big difference.” Returners for the Lady Mavs include Tahanee Bennell, Abi Webster, and Tatiana Jones.Bennell (12.2 ppg, 5.6 apg) started at point guard in 2017-18 and will play both guard spots this season. Guard Abi Webster and forward Tatiana Jones also saw time as freshmen last season. Sophomores Bailey White and Taylar Watkins are also in the mix for the Lady Mavs in 2018-19. Freshmen include Carlee Murray, Alexis Bishop, Mia Brown, Chelsea Rhoades, Hannah Maples, Jaiden Biddy, Nikale Maciel, Emily Evans, and Montana Snell.Krause is assisted by Carey Phariss. The Lady Mavs were 13-16 last season.

Mavs picked second in the conference pre-seasonThe Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks open the 2018-19 season Friday night at the Allen Classic in Iola, Kansas.NOC (24-8 last season) is guided by Donnie Jackson, in his 6th season at Northern. Jackson is 111-51 in five years at NOC.The Mavs are loaded with experience in 2018-19 with seven sophomores returning. “This is a really good group,” Jackson said. “They were thrown into the fire as freshman and I hope they are ready to take the next step as sophomores as not only better players but also better leaders. We’ll need them to improve as players and leaders if we want to accomplish our goals.”The Mavs return All NJCAA Region 2 selection Trevion Lamar who averaged 16.4 points and 7.9 rebounds as a freshman. Lamar suffered a foot injury over the summer and has just returned to the Mavs line-up. Lamar has been chosen as the Region 2 Pre-season Player of the Year. Lamar and Keiodre Perry were both named to the All-Region 2 Pre-Season Team.Other returners include Khobe Austin-Johnson (10.5 points, 3.9 assists), Keiodre Perry (10.9 points),

Deon Berrien (6.1 points), Demaree King 6.8 points), Elafayette Stone and Omar Boone (4.0 points per game). Mike Downing is a sophomore transfer that is expected to play a lot for the Mavs.Also, expected to contribute as freshmen include Sayvon Traylor and Deaveon Bankston while others could surprise.“We are picked second in the conference so expectations are high,” Jackson said. “We are playing a tough non-conference schedule that I think will prepare us for the conference grind.”Non-conference games include dates with Cowley, Indian Hills, Allen, Ranger, and West Plains.“It’ll be a challenge every night,” Jackson said. “We’ll need our sophomores to step up big early in the season.”Returning sophomores include Trevion Lamar, Khobe Austin-Johnson, Deon Berrien, Omar Boone, Demaree King, Keiodre Perry, Lafayette Stone, and Mike Downing.Freshman include Sayvon Taylor, Michael Lee, Deaveon Bankston, Andrew Gronigan, Erville Mackey, Bradyn Lute, Barron Tanner, Tye Blaine, Nolan Childs, and Grayson Chandler-Early. ackson is assisted by Lance Russell and Will Dyer.

Page 8 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Page 9 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Soroptimist Scholarship Applications Now

AvailableSoroptimist awards scholarships to women that are head of household and have dependent children. They can either attend a vocational institution, or attend college courses.In past years the applications have either been printed on completed online. This year, it is all online. Students can access all of the information about Live Your Dream Award and the application process by going to Soroptimist.org. (https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/index.html) The deadline for the application is November 15, 2018. The winner will receive $1000. The check is made out to the recipient and can be used for tuition, books, gas expense, or day care. This is a great opportunity for these students to help them achieve their goals of furthering their education!

Board of Regents holds October meetingThe Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents heard a presentation from language arts instructor Dr. Don Stinson on the most recent Chikaskia Literary Festival held in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Oct. 12-13.Stinson said the two day event had 25 readers and was attended by over 200 guests.The literary festival started in 2014, it was inspired by the Scissortail Creative Writing Festival held at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. The event was founded by faculty members Dr. Paul Bowers, Dr. Brandon Hobson, Dr. Don Stinson, and Scott Haywood.The festival’s aim is to promote the literary arts on campus, in the community, and across Oklahoma into neighboring states.Stinson told regents that the festival is funded through an Oklahoma Arts Council Grant, submitted by Grant Coordinator Brandy Hinesly-Chambers and grant accountant Mark Tarrant.Featured readers this year were Sly Alley, Rilla Askew and Paul Austin. Also reading this year was Bill McCloud, NOC graduate who was recently inducted into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.Stinson said he hopes the current faculty has laid the

groundwork to see the literary festival continue at NOC. He said future plans may include alternating campus locations for the festival and adding music to the festival.Vice-President for Academic Affairs Dr. Pam Stinson reminded regents that NOC will host town meetings in Stillwater, Enid, and Tonkawa where employees and students will have an opportunity to provide input for NOC’s Strategic Plans for 2019-2025.The dates for the meetings include Oct. 29, Stillwater; Nov. 5, Tonkawa; and Nov. 12, Enid.The regents also approved the 2019-20 Academic Calendar. School will start Aug. 19, 2019 and end May 7, 2020.The board also was informed of the hiring of Matthew Trudel, I.T. Coordinator, Stillwater; Susan Barnes, Coordinator of Testing, Stillwater; Jennifer Lechtenberg, Custodian at Tonkawa; Bryan Thompson, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, Tonkawa; and Ian Layne, Staff Assistant for Upward Bound, Enid.The board also approved the monthly financial reports and discussed the challenges relate to lower enrollment at NOC.The next meeting is Nov. 14 at NOC Stillwater at 1 p.m.

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Stinson publishes poetry bookNorthern Oklahoma College Language Arts instructor Dr. Don Stinson recently published a book of poetry.Stinson’s poetry collection, Flatline Horizon, contains poems written over a number of years. Most of the poems revolve around exterior and interior landscapes—nature and cities but also the emotional and psychological reactions to them. The publisher is Mongrel Empire Press from Norman. Flatline Horizon is his first published work.Stinson has served on the NOC faculty 20 years.

Page 10 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Page 11 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Criminal Justice Conference

The Criminal Justice Society at Northern Oklahoma College recently attended and competed in the American Criminal Justice Association Regional Conference and Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Because of the generosity of the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma Endowment grant through the NOC foundation, we were able to bring 10 students fully funded to the event. The Tonkawa and Enid campus organization joined the American Criminal Justice Association last semester after it was discovered that Northern Oklahoma College had been a member and won a lot of competitions in the 1990’s. This was our first conference and competition since that time. Students competed in wide variety of Criminal Justice related events to include Crime Scene Investigation, Physical Agility Testing and Knowledge Exams on Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice, Police Procedure and Corrections.Troy Cochran, the chapter advisor was very proud of his group that competed. We were the only Oklahoma school at the competition and came back with 14 medals from 1st place to 3rd place and a few team trophies. The Executive Board of the Regional Conference was so impressed by our first competition, they officially asked that our group host the 2020 Regional Competition in Oklahoma. Awarded Kenneth Brittain Joseph Milligan3rd Place Crime Scene Investigation Team 1st Place Crime Scene Investigation Team3rd Place Physical Agility Male 26-35 2nd Place Physical Agility Male 25 and Under Nicole Politis Brett Ward1st Place Juvenile Justice Knowledge Exam 1st Place Crime Scene Investigation Team 3rd Place Criminal Law Knowledge Exam 3rd Place Crime Scene Investigation Team Kayla Green-Pro Division 1st Place Physical Agility Female 26-35 Richard LaRue 2nd Place Physical Agility Male 26-35

Autumn Posey 3rd Place Crime Scene Investigation Team 1st Place Crime Scene Investigation Team Troy Cochran-(Chapter Advisor) 2nd Place Juvenile Justice Knowledge Exam Pro Division 3rd Place Criminal Law Knowledge Exam Pro Division

Besides the competition, we were able to tour the Fort Worth Police Department Training facility which included a state of the art mock village which included areas like a street, bank, restaurant and even a school hallway and classrooms. We got to observe and meet with Fort Worth PD swat and a K-9. The students were very excited to explore downtown Fort Worth and network with fellow students and colleges from multiple states. Overall it was a great time and a great success for our students representing Northern Oklahoma College and the Criminal Justice Society. We look forward to the next competition in San Antonio, Texas. Pictured back row Kenneth Brittain, Richard LaRue, Zach Hutson, Ashley Gonzales, Luke Kroll

Pictured mid row Nicole Politis, Troy Cochran, Autumn Posey, Yudith Ramirez, Joseph MilliganPictured front row Kayla Green, Brett Ward

1st Place Crime Scene Investigation Team Pictured Brett Ward, Autumn Posey, Joseph Milligan

3rd Place Crime Scene Investigation TeamPictured Kenneth Brittain, Nicole Politis, Richard

LaRue

Page 12 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Page 13 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Purple Heart Ceremony to be held

On November 10, 2018, at 11:30 am on the Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa Campus, there will be a Purple Heart Ceremony for 1st Lt. Strather Franklin Wood, USMC, the father of Division Chair of the Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology, Frankie Wood-Black. Students, members of the public and all Veterans are invited to attend. First Lt. Wood was killed, February 18, 1971, in the Vietnam Conflict during the operation known as Dewey Canyon II or Lam Son 719. He was the co-pilot of a CH-53D from HMH-463 and was killed in a crash while returning to Marble Mountain. He was the member of a five-man crew which included Maj. Wayne R. Hyatt, Sgt. Allen K. McFlesh, Sgt. Will C. Odom, Jr., and Cpl. Larry R. Hatter. The flight also included three passengers Ssgt. Richard T. Baker, Sgt. Richard A. Lillie and Sgt. Gregory A. Sloat. Although the flight was originally classified as an accident, there was evidence at the time that the helicopter had taken battle damage during the operation. Earlier this past year, due to efforts led by several individuals including William Whitehurst, the flight was reclassified from an accident to one that was a result of enemy fire. Because of this reclassification, all of the members of the flight crew and passengers have been awarded the Purple Heart. The family of 1st Lt. Wood invite all Veterans, and members of the public to celebrate this event in recognition of all Veterans who have served in any capacity and their family members. The date for this ceremony was chosen to recognize Veteran’s Day and the Marine Corps birthday. The family wishes to recognize the efforts of those individuals who poured out their time and effort to have the historical record based upon the facts of the incident and all military personnel and their families. Even though the event occurred 41 years ago, Dr. Wood-Black feels that her father would have wanted the event to educate individuals. He was a person was always driven to learn. His background was similar to many of the students that currently attend NOC. He was a first-generation college student. In 1963, he was a student of the then Boise State Junior College and finished his Bachelor Degree at the University of Oregon. While in College, he was married, had a family, and worked. He was a member of forest firefighting teams, worked at a fish hatchery and was

a delivery driver for the local Coke-a-Cola bottling factory. Although Dr. Wood-Black was a youngster at the time of the event, she remembers her father clearly and the culture of the time. First Lt. Wood left behind a family that included Dr. Wood-Black’s mother and her younger sister. His name, as well as all of the members of that fateful flight, are inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial.

1st Lt. Strather F. Wood, January 1971.

Love’s Cup MeetingDo you have a good business idea? Do you like competition? There will be an organizational meeting of the Love’s Cup, formerly Governor’s Cup, on Thursday, November 15 at noon in Wilkin 203. Participants will review the Love’s Cup policy and discuss the competition. Snacks will be provided.Love’s stores are now sponsoring the competition, formerly the Governor’s Cup. Students are eligible for cash prizes, awards, scholarships, and statewide recognition. The competition consists of writing a business plan, with an emphasis on investors, which, if accepted, leads to a presentation and 90-second pitch of the business.The organizational meeting will cover the requirements for the competition. If you are interested, contact Ms. Laura Marshall, Business Instructor, in Wilkin 202E, 580-628-6343, or at laura.marshall@noc.edu for further information.

Northern Students at Tulsa State FairTULSA, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Sheep Center recently participated in the Tulsa State Fair Open Breeding Show. The day started with NOC 7197 being named the Champion Dorset Female. NOC 8085 (no picture, shown by Paige Burns) and NOC 8038 were named the Champion and Reserve Champion Dorset Rams, respectively. NOC ended the Dorset Show with the award of Premier Exhibitor. In the Hampshire Show, NOC 7126 was named the Champion Female and NOC 8010 and 8023 were the February and March Ewe Lamb Class winners, respectively. NOC 8051 was named the Champion Hampshire ram. Again, NOC was awarded the Premier Exhibitor of the Hampshire show. Students in the Fall semester Sheep Production and Management class are Maddison Hembree, Deer Creek, OK; Callie Lane, Ponca City, OK and A J Hornback, Coatesville, Indiana. Also helping exhibit the sheep were student workers Kam Childers, Josie Rice and Ja Leigh Oldenburg.

Page 14 The Maverick Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Dr. Webb’s Halloween

For an extra credit assignment in Dr. Webb's Survey of US History classes, some of her students celebrated Halloween by dressing up and giving a report about their favorite historical figure. Her students had fun with this assignment. Early US History class: Hannah Hembree as Abe Lincoln, Alaska Kindred as the Constitution, Peyten Norris as Laura Ingalls

Wilder, Bryan Burgos as a professional baseball player, Katelyn Watkins as Snow White, Elafayette Stone as Julius Ervin, with Dr. Webb as Burt the Turtle.Late US History class: Dr. Webb as Burt the Turtle, David Hazard as Bill Clinton, Rebekah Blueback as Chief Joseph, Kelsi Jamison as Betty Friedan, Elizabeth Harlow as Carry Nation, and Collin Armstrong as Wyatt Earp.