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Former chancellor recognized for role in starting Grizzly Athletics

2018 February 20 by Vickie Driskell

FROM LEFT are Grizzly Booster Club board members Donna Frey, Ron Shemwell and John Williams; Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Chris Popp; booster club board member Chuck Kimberlin; Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett; booster club board members Russ Squires and Bill Wood; Dr. M.O. "Marv" Looney; former booster club board member and Board of Regents member Jerry Hall; and current booster club board members John Kenslow, Bo Pace and Steve DeClue. (Missouri State-West Plains photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Dr. M.O. "Marv" Looney, chancellor of the Missouri State University-West Plains campus from 1990-1998, was designated an “emeritus member” of the Grizzly Booster Club Board of Directors during halftime of the Feb. 14 Grizzly Basketball home game at the West Plains Civic Center. Looney received the distinction in recognition of his “unwavering support” for … [Read more...] about Former chancellor recognized for role in starting Grizzly Athletics

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Team of university employees, friends win Trivia Night traveling trophy

2018 February 16 by Vickie Driskell

A GROUP OF MISSOURI STATE University-West Plains employees and friends took top honors in the 15th annual Trivia Night benefitting Grizzly Athletics at Missouri State University-West Plains Jan. 27 at the West Plains Civic Center. With the traveling trophy, which is awarded to the first place team, are members, from left, Keri Elrod, Sally Robinson, Eryn Walters, Bronwen Madden, Brenda Polyard, Jack Bates, Kris Bates and Mark Lewis.  (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Twenty-three teams filled the arena of the West Plains Civic Center Jan. 27 for the 15th annual Trivia Night benefitting Grizzly Athletics at Missouri State University-West Plains. The event, hosted by the Grizzly Booster Club, raised $6,500 for the program, organizers said. More than 180 trivia buffs took part in answering 10 rounds of questions, … [Read more...] about Team of university employees, friends win Trivia Night traveling trophy

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15th annual Trivia Night benefitting Grizzly Athletics set for January 27

2018 January 8 by Vickie Driskell

WHO WILL WIN this year's Trivia Night contest? Will it be this group of longtime Grizzly Athletics and Trivia Night supporters who won last year or another group? Register your team and come to the civic center January 27 and find out! It could be your group! (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Don’t let cabin fever get you down this winter! Make plans to get out of the house January 27 and attend the 15th annual Trivia Night benefitting Grizzly Athletics programs at Missouri State University-West Plains. This fun-filled event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Joe Paul Evans Arena at the West Plains Civic Center, which is sponsoring, and will feature … [Read more...] about 15th annual Trivia Night benefitting Grizzly Athletics set for January 27

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Dale and Carolyn Smith receive Grizzly Track Award

2017 November 27 by Vickie Driskell

LOCAL RESIDENTS DALE AND CAROLYN SMITH received the Grizzly Track Award from members of the Grizzly Booster Club Executive Board of Directors during the Nov. 21 Grizzly Basketball game at the West Plains Civic Center.  The award honors extraordinary support given by individuals or businesses on behalf of Grizzly Athletics. On hand for the award presentation were, front row from left, Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Chris Popp, Missouri State University-West PlainsDean of Student Services/Athletic Director Dr. Angela Totty, Dale and Carolyn Smith, Chancellor Drew Bennett, and Grizzly Booster Club Board Member Donna Frey. Back row: Grizzly Booster Club Board Members Russ Gant, John Kenslow and Steve DeClue, Acting Grizzly Booster Club Board President Bo Pace, and Grizzly Booster Club Board Member Ron Shemwell. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Local residents Dale and Carolyn Smith, long-time supporters of Grizzly Athletics and members of the Grizzly Booster Club at Missouri State University-West Plains, have been chosen as recipients of the club’s Grizzly Track Award. The couple were given the award Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Grizzly Basketball team’s game against Arkansas Baptist College, Little … [Read more...] about Dale and Carolyn Smith receive Grizzly Track Award

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Bob and Donna Frey receive Grizzly Track Award

2017 September 11 by Vickie Driskell

LOCAL RESIDENTS BOB AND DONNA FREY received the Grizzly Track Award from members of the Grizzly Booster Club Executive Board of Directors during the Sept. 8 Grizzly Volleyball team’s season home opener at the West Plains Civic Center.  The award honors extraordinary support given by individuals or businesses on behalf of Grizzly Athletics. On hand for the award presentation were, front row from left, Grizzly Booster Club Executive Board member John Kenslow; Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Chris Popp; Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett; Bob and Donna Frey; Grizzly Volleyball Head Coach Paula Wiedemann; Dean of Student Services/Athletic Director Dr. Angela Totty; and board member Ron Shemwell. Back row: Director of Development Joe Kammerer; acting board president Bo Pace; and board member Russ Squires. Donna Frey also is a member of the board. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Local residents Bob and Donna Frey, long-time supporters of Grizzly Athletics and members of the Grizzly Booster Club at Missouri State University-West Plains, have been chosen as recipients of the club’s Grizzly Track Award. The couple was given the award Friday, Sept. 8, during the Grizzly Volleyball team’s season home opener against Iowa Western Community … [Read more...] about Bob and Donna Frey receive Grizzly Track Award

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