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Eastern Track Program Attracts State-Wide Students
(Press Release 06-26-06)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

Students from across the state of Oklahoma continue to swell the ranks of the newly restored Eastern Oklahoma State College track program. The "walk-on" program will return to Eastern in August after an absence of more than 16 years. Under Coach Glen Stone's leadership in the past, Eastern's track program dominated state and national competition and brought ten national championships home to the Wilburton school. Stone has returned to "help give that opportunity once again to youngsters willling to sacrifice and work hard to better themselves."

Billy Christy, center, from Eufaula will run in the 400 meter and 800 meter events for Coach Stone, left, beginning in the fall. Christy was a state qualifier and placed first in the region in the 400 meter. He is pictured with his aunt, Selina Jayne-Dorhan who is an Eastern alum.

Kevin Luman, right, from Wister joins Coach Stone on Eastern's track team to compete in the shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throw events. Luman played baseball and basketball at Wister High School before graduating in 2004.

Justin Raper, center, from Healdton follows in his father's footsteps by joining the Eastern track program this fall. He is a two time state champion and a two time runner-up state champion in pole vaulting while in high school. Greg Raper, left, was a three-time All American in pole vaulting while a member of the national champion track team at Eastern during his tenure as a student from 1978 to 1980.

Nichole Creed, center, from Gage High School is the first girl to join Eastern's new track program and will compete in the 3200 meter relay, 400 meter dash and the one mile run for Coach Stone, left. Also pictured is Gage High School Track Coach David Tune.

Cyle Vasquez, left, from Haskell is welcomed to the Wilburton campus by Coach Stone. Vasquez will run the 100 meter dash, the 110 meter hurtles, the 300 meter hurtles and the 400 meter relay. He placed fifth in the state in the 300 meter hurtles event.

Julius McKaufman, left, from Douglas High School is the first from the Oklahoma City area to join the new track program, according to Coach Stone, right. McKaufman will compete in the 800 meter event as well as the 800 meter relay where he placed second in the state.