Oklahoma Schools Win Sweepstakes at SWOSU SWIM

The annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University Interscholastic Meet (SWIM), Oklahoma's longest running academic competition for high school and junior high students, recently took place at SWOSU on Thursday, March 28. Established in 1913, SWIM has been a key event for schools statewide, promoting academic excellence and friendly competition.

This year, SWIM drew participation from over 50 schools, each competing for individual awards and to represent their schools. Over 1,600 exams were administered during the event. Sweepstakes awards, the top prizes in the school competition, were presented across three divisions based on school size: Class I for schools with 600 or more students enrolled in grades nine through 12; Class II for those with 151-19 students; and Class II for schools with 150 or fewer students.

The 2024 SWIM saw the following schools win the sweepstakes:

• Class I: Southmoore High School.

• Class II: Weatherford High School.

• Class III: Burns Flat-Dill City High School.

In addition to the sweepstakes, individual and school achievements were recognized across nine categories of the competition: Fine Arts, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Language & Literature, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology.

SWIM Category Winners:

• Fine Arts-Class I: Southmoore High School; Class II: Frederick High School; Class III: Snyder High School.

• Biological Sciences-Class I: Southmoore High School; Class II: Weatherford High School; Class III: Laverne High School and Medford High School.

• Business-Class I: Southmoore High School; Class II: Weatherford High School; Class III: Lomega High School.

• Computer Science-Class I: Southmoore High School; Class II: Bridge Creek High School; Class III: Burns Flat-Dill City High School.

• Language & Literature-Class I: Southmoore High School; Class II: Chisholm High School; Class III: Okarche High School.

• Mathematics-Class I: Piedmont High School; Class II: Chisholm High School; Class III: Corn Bible Academy.

• Physical Sciences-Class I: Southmoore High School; Class II: Weatherford High School; Class III: Burns Flat-Dill City High School.

• Social Sciences-Class I: Southmoore High School; Class II: Weatherford High School and Bridge Creek High School; Class III: Lomega High School and Drummond High School.

• Technology-Class I: Lawton High School; Class II: Dickson High School and Bridge Creek High School; Class III: Burns Flat-Dill City High School.

Detailed results for each category are available here: https://www.swosu.edu/swim/results.php.

SWOSU extends congratulations to all participating students and looks forward to welcoming more schools to compete in next year's competitions, providing them with the opportunity to proudly represent their communities.

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Since 1901, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has proudly stood on the hilltop in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Offering over 100 affordable undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon, SWOSU provides a diverse range of academic opportunities with high-quality education to its students. The university boasts a vibrant community of nearly 5,000 scholars and over 200 dedicated faculty and staff. With strong academic programs and a commitment to excellence, SWOSU continues to be a top choice for students seeking a quality education.

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