FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          April 13, 2004

HAMMON SENIOR SIGNS WITH RODEO TEAM

            Chris Newsom, a senior at Hammon High School has signed a letter of intent to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University and participate with the rodeo team as a bullrider.

            “Northwestern is extremely pleased to have Chris Newsom signed his National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association letter of intent. Chris is an outstanding cowboy with a tremendous amount of talent in bullriding. He knows what it takes to be a champion and he is willing to make the sacrifices it takes to win. I expect Christ to be a great asset to the Northwestern campus community, as well as with the rodeo team,” said coach Tim Kolb.

        CUTLINE: Chris Newsom (seated center) of Hammon High School signs a letter of intent to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University and participate with the rodeo team. Observing the signing are (from left, standing) Frank Lane, Northwestern coach Tim Kolb, principal Richard Megli, counselor Lois Lovelace, (seated) Tracy Lane, Newsom’s mother, and Tom Newsom, his brother.

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