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Letter from the Editor

VOL. 18 • NO. 5 • MAY 2022

COVER STORY THE SPARROW PROJECT — A pair of Moore moms have created a unique and powerful organization that gives local graduating special education students a great "next step" for life after high school.

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VETERAN/ARMED FORCES SPOTLIGHT

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KOREAN WAR POW RECOGNIZED — Charles Selby spent nearly three years as a prisoner of war in a Chinese concentration camp during the Korean War. He was honored in April by local veterans.

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DIET DANGER — The approach of summer means thousands of people are turning to diets to get themselves "swimsuit fit." NRHS dieticians have some warnings about the dangers of diet culture.

SPORTS

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JAGUAR COACH RETIRES — Steve Schwarz is stepping away from softball after 24 years of coaching at Westmoore.

He talks about the emotional reasons for the decision and what the future holds.

6 Letter from the Editor 14 Brand Senior Center Activities 16 Senior Living Lowering Your Food Bill

18 Best of Moore Nominees 26 Business Spotlight Economic Development

28 The Station Schedule 30 MPS 2022 Graduates 37 Moore Healthy

NRHS EMergency Team, Nurse Honored by Mental Health Non-profit

May brings with it a ton of smiles and tears as families gather to watch their high school seniors pick up their diplomas and take their first steps into the next chapter of their lives. Until recently, this rite of passage was more of a dead-end for Moore's special education students. An absence of programs they could become involved in meant they were left treading water.

In this month's issue of the Moore Monthly, you'll meet a pair of Moore mothers who created The Sparrow Project to fill that hole for special education students. The unique and fulfilling program has become so popular that they're considering ways to grow it in the future.

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44 Pioneer Library System Calendar 45 Calendar of Events 52 Class Acts

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STORY BY ROB MORRIS • PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE SPARROW PROJECT

MOORE EMBRACES ITS MOST SPECIAL CITIZENS

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ust over six years ago, Allison Richey wondered what might be next for her special needs daughter, Casey. This was after Casey had graduated from Moore Public Schools a few years before.

"From the top down, Moore Public Schools has this amazing commitment to our kids," said Richey.

"She and I had been home about three years with not many options for her to follow after graduation."

Richey had been attending a Bible study for mothers of children with special needs, and an idea formed in her mind.

"I got a pretty good nudge from my husband that got me moving on the idea of creating something for Casey and kids like her that would provide social interaction along with cool, age-appropriate activities," said Richey.

It didn't take long for Richey to connect with Marilyn DiSalvatore, who was also wondering what to do for her two daughters, one on the autism spectrum and one with Down Syndrome.

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"When these kids graduate high school, it's like they hit a brick wall," said DiSalvatore.

"There are so many things for them to get involved in during school, but once they're out, there's not enough support and services for them socially."

Together, the two mothers came up with a simple idea to provide something that could fill that space. The Sparrow Project, a non-profit, faith-based organization, was born with roots in a passage from Matthew 10:

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."

"We launched our first class in April 2016," said Richey. "We had four young ladies in the group, and now we are here in April of 2022, and we have around 50 involved in the program."

DiSalvatore says it didn't take long for parents to recognize the value of this new program in their children's lives as well.

"In our conversations with people, they all really understood what our kids were going through," said DiSalvatore. "The supported social interaction we

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were able to provide through The Sparrow Project profoundly met their needs."

So profound that the organization found it snowballing.

Fortunately, there was plenty of support from the Moore community.

"We started in our homes," said DiSalvatore, "Then we went to St. Andrew's Church and outgrew that. So, we went to MACU and outgrew that as well."

The Sparrow Project spent some time in a shared space at Southmoore High School before finally settling in a dedicated space at Southridge High School.

Richey relied on her background in adult education and personal enrichment classes to put together a plan that would work for "The Sparrows," as they affectionately came to be called. Those activities are nothing like the gluing-macaroni-to-a-piece-of-paper projects some folks imagine.

"We follow the school calendar in our planning," said Richey.

"In terms of our class schedule, we meet every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until noon. We do a wide variety of things including fitness, social interaction, gardening, bowling, entertainment, and some pretty elaborate crafts projects and activities."

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It also includes regular trips over to the Moore Public Schools Administration building to work shredding documents. Those trips and other activities have led The Sparrow Project's leadership team to begin meeting and planning strategically about where the organization goes.

"At first, job skills weren't really a big thing for us," said DiSalvatore. "Now we're beginning to see that maybe it can be.

There's also the idea of partnering with people in Moore to help integrate our kids into the community in different ways."

In the meantime, The Sparrow Project is accomplishing beautiful things in the lives of those it serves.

Beth Kidd's son, Will, is one of those people. Kidd originally moved to Moore for the special education programs in the schools. Those programs were fantastic, as was the inclusion and acceptance the family experienced in Moore. She says Will graduated in 2018 and quickly experienced the "brick wall" that DiSalvatore mentioned. Fortunately, The Sparrow Project was there to fill in the gap.

"He's very sociable, which gives him something he really gets excited about," said Kidd. "Not only

does he get to see some of his old friends from school, but he also meets new friends, which keeps them active in the community. He's excited about their upcoming trip to the OKC Dodgers game."

As important as The Sparrow Project is for The Sparrows, it also provides some much-needed help to the parents of The Sparrows.

"When your special needs children become adults, it can become a bit overwhelming at times," said Kidd. "You're still the provider, but many adults also have to work. So, Sparrows allows parents to have one or two hours to themselves."

To provide various programs to The Sparrows, volunteers have become an essential element. Donna Burruss recently retired from Moore Public Schools, where she worked with special education students. She says it was an easy decision for her and her husband, former Westmoore athletic director John Burruss, to sign up as volunteers with The Sparrow Project.

"I understood that these students were with us in school until they were 22 years old," said Burruss. "And then after that, unless they could hold down some kind of part-time job or something, there was really nothing else for them to do after school was over."

Burruss says that the most important message she would

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"We couldn't do this without the community," said Richey. "Honestly, I can't imagine another community embracing us the way Moore has since we started."

DiSalvatore adds, "They really care about these kids and support us so well, especially our friends at Moore Public Schools. They're committed to seeing our kids out in the community after graduation, having rich relationships with others in the community."

It's no stretch of the imagination to see the joy and excitement The Sparrow Project has brought to this very deserving group in Moore. It brings to mind the words of the classic hymn by Civilian D. Martin: send to folks in the Moore community about volunteering with The Sparrow Project is that you get so much more than you give.

"We benefit because these kids bring us so much joy," said Burruss. "They are wonderful to work with. They love us unconditionally and share themselves with us on such a rich and deep level. I would encourage people to check into volunteering with them."

Richey says there is a cost for those participating in The Sparrow Project but wants to be sure everyone understands that cost won't stand in the way of those who can't afford to pay.

"We charge anywhere from five to $15 per class, but we don't turn anybody away," said Richey.

"That covers about 50% of the program or the class.

And then we supplement the rest of it."

Richey and DiSalvatore both say that many in the Moore community have helped make The Sparrow Project a success so far, some by volunteering and others by supporting the organization in various ways.

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I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free, For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.

If you’re interested in learning more about The Sparrow Project, including how to volunteer or financially support The Sparrows, just visit: sparrowproject. net or call 405-642-4832.

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BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

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Classic Movie: Guys and Dolls

9:00 a.m.

May 24

May 3

Country Music House Singers Tai-Chi

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Library Tai-Chi

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

May 26

Wii Bowling

10:00 a.m.

May 5

Aim Health BP checks Speaker Charity from Aim Health Bingo with Flora

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

May 30

Closed for Memorial Day

May 31

Tai-Chi

Art Class MCOA General Meeting Mother’s Day Party

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

May 6

May 9

Classic Movie: Second Hand Lions 9:00 a.m.

May 10

Library Tai-Chi

May 11

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15, Stretch, Strengthen and Health: Tues. 9:30, Chair Yoga: Tues. & Thurs. 10:15, Arm Chair Travel: 9am, Wed., Line Dancing Lessons: Wed., 1:00,

Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park

11:45 a.m.

May 12

Wii Bowling

10:00 a.m.

Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center.

May 13

Art Class Bingo with Terry and Wanda

9:00 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

May 16

Classic Movie: Sabrina

9:00 a.m.

May 17

Country Music House Singers Tai-Chi

10:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Aging Services Monday through Friday Call & make reservation by1:00pm. Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60 & above: $2.25 Required cost for guests under 60: $5.00

May 19

Archwell Health speaker: Becky Treece

10:30 a.m.

May 20

Art Class Bingo with Scott

9:00 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

May 23

Classic Movie: Moneyball MCOA Board Meeting

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

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Woodcarving: Thurs. 9:00-11:00

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Lowering Your Food Bill

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here are many causes for our budgets to be tight right now. One area is our food budget. Once a month, shopping is a far less expensive way to purchase food. When trying to save money, your diet may look slightly different from what it usually does. Remember, your goal is to eat as well as possible within a strict budget. Here's how to navigate the basic food groups so you will know what to look for and how to trim your costs while you are shopping.

CANNED TUNA - This pantry staple of- salads, soup, or casseroles. You don't need fers a convenient (and cheap) way to add to get fancy. Just go with the plain, ordinary much-needed protein. Think Tuna Casserole! green heads of cabbage.

PRODUCE: APPLES - If the price is reasonable, grab a large bag of apples. Keep them refrigerated to extend their life as long as possible, and you can always turn any extras into homemade applesauce.

FROZEN VEGETABLES - When they are on sale, you can sometimes get bags of frozen vegetables for as little as a dollar each.

If you have freezer space, this is the way to go. Great ones to have on hand are peas and carrots, green peas, corn, cauliflower, broccoli, chopped spinach, Brussels sprouts, mixed CANNED FRUIT - Get fruit canned in the vegetables, and green beans. With an aslightest syrup possible or fruit canned in juice, sortment of frozen vegetables, you can make so you are not overeating sugar. Canned fruit great stuff. is an excellent addition to pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal. Reserve the juice for baking.

CANNED TOMATOES - Get a variety of whole, crushed, stewed, and diced ones.

BANANAS - You can make so many wonder- These can be used in soups, chili, casseroles, ful things with bananas…smoothies, banana and sauces. Canned tomatoes are a nutritional bread, good for you ice cream sliced with powerhouse. A can of stewed tomatoes with peanut butter. Bananas are great for creating a dab of butter and salt and pepper makes a treats! great quick lunch.

PROTEIN: MEAT - When your budget is super tight, don't expect meat to be the main dish. You don't have to go vegetarian, but calorie for calorie, meat is very expensive. Use less meat than you usually would and make it an ingredient instead of the star of the meal. Go with less expensive cuts, such as stew beef, 70/30 ground beef, chicken quarters, and chicken thighs. You can also buy an inexpensive beef roast and an inexpensive whole chicken that will get you through several meals if carefully CARROTS - Pick up one of those huge bags portioned. of grown-up carrots, peel them, and keep them in a bowl of water in your fridge for yummy and EGGS - are a very inexpensive and healthy healthy, snacking. source of protein. Many stores have huge flats with thirty eggs for a very reasonable price POTATOES - A couple of bags of potatoes grab a few of those and think about breakfast can get you through a rough time. Potatoes for dinner. are filling and can be cooked in many different ways, and most folks love them. Leave the PEANUT BUTTER - Grab a huge jar and, if peel on for added fiber. Store them in a cool, possible, for one that is more natural. These dark place away from onions for the longest will have fewer additives or high amounts of life. Even when they are sprouting eyes, you sugar. Think outside of the usual peanut but- can still eat them. Just cut out the sprouting ter sandwich. Celery sticks with peanut butter parts. and apple slices with peanut butter are some excellent choices.

ONIONS - A big bag of onions will help you flavor up your home cooking during the month.

BEANS - These are highly nutritious and convenient. Beans can be used in soups, refried CABBAGE - Depending on the time of year, a beans, bean dip with veggies, etc. The dried few heads of cabbage will get you far for very beans have the more significant savings. little money. You can use cabbage in coleslaw, 16 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2022

BREAD, PASTA, and RICE Find a quick healthy bread recipe that you like online and make your bread. Flour and water are relatively cheap. Purchase Pasta in different shapes and sizes and keep them in jars on a shelf. You can purchase rice in substantial quantities at your local grocery store.

Doing your shopping once per month will help keep you from making those impulse purchases that always seem to hop into the cart.

It will be easier to keep track of your spending if it is all in one big trip.

With each trip, you will predict what you need to run your household for an entire month, so this gets easier each month. With this kind of planning, you can cut your future grocery bills by buying only what you need to get you through the month. Enjoy the process!

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BY ROB MORRIS

Best of Moore Nominees Announced AUTO MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Beneficial Automotive Maintenance Christian Brothers Automotive - S. Western Ave. Firestone Complete Auto - Moore Hibdon's Tires Plus Mike's Auto Service Center Southside Garage BANK Armstrong Bank Arvest Bank BancFirst Central Bank (89th & Penn) First Fidelity Bank First United Bank FNB Community Bank Great Plains Bank MidFirst Bank Simmons Bank

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BAKERY: CAKES, COOKIES & SWEETS ongratulations to everyone who was be invited to our festive Best of Moore & South Angela's Bakery & Deli nominated for the Best of Moore & OKC Dinner in July at OCCC Performing Arts ButterSweet Cupcakes & Coffee Shop South OKC Awards in 2022. We'd Center. That’s where the "#1 vote-getter" will Crest Foods Bakery Crumble Cookies also like extend a hearty “Thank be revealed. The runners-up will also be recEileen's Colossal Cookies You!” to everyone who participated in the ognized at the “Bommies”, so that everyone Johnnie's Sweet Creations goes home a winner. nomination process for sharing your choices with us!

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We are now in our LAST MONTH of voting.

Voting ends at midnight on May 31, 2022. This will be the only round of voting and all voting lakes place online at MooreMonthly.com. You may vote multiple times in as many categories as you like. Heck! Go ahead and vote in every category!

At various points in the voting process we'll pull back the curtain to the public know how things are going. If you have any questions regarding the voting process please email rob@mooremonthly.com or aleta@ mooremonthly.com.

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DONUTS Daylight Donuts (19th & Santa Fe) Donut Palace & Kolache (4th & Santa Fe) Homemade Donuts (27th & Santa Fe) Honey Bee Bakery (N 14th & Eastern) Santa Fe Donuts (4th & Santa Fe)

ENTERTAINMENT I-35 Bingo HeyDay Entertainment Horseshoe Pitching Club Mooney's Pub & Grill Twisted Axes Throw House Yellow Rose Dinner Theater

EYE CARE Eye Care Oklahoma Dr. Jon Painter, OD Dr. Lance Ledbetter Massengale Eye Care Moore Vision Source Total Vision Care

FINANCIAL PLANNING American Asset Management Services Bertrand's Retirement Solutions Gorton Financial Group Mark Rose-Retirement Income Strategies Ryan West and Associates Staton Financial - Scott Staton

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Kelle's Flowers & Gifts A New Beginning Florist Sunshine & Roses Florist FUNERAL SERVICES John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home Moore Funeral & Cremation Resthaven Funeral Home Signature Cremation & Funeral Care Vondel Smith Funeral Home

GROCERY STORE Aldi - Moore Crest Foods - Moore Sprouts Winco HAIR SALON Artistry Salon & Spa Beauty by Britani Bella Capelli Salon Blush Salon + Spa Glamoore Salon - Hair by April Lunatic Fringe Social Club Salons by JC Salon Escape Studio 7 HEAT & AIR Direct Air & Heat Efficient Heating & Cooling Elite Air Heating & Air Conditioning Gordon's Service Experts High Point Heat & Air Home Comfort Solutions Norman Heating and Air Conditioning Randall's Temperature Control Specialists Rhino Heat and Air Conditioning Waggoner's Heat & Air HOME BUILDER 1st Oklahoma Homes Landmark Fine Homes Marvin Haworth Homes McAlister Construction McBride Roofing & Construction Meek Construction R & R Homes Stonewall Homes Vintage Custom Homes HOME MAINTENANCE & REMODELING Honey Do Construction R&R Homes and Construction Roller Construction Streets Window & Siding 20 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2022

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SPECIAL OCCASION Hollie's Flatiron Steakhouse Oliveto Italian Bistro Nosh Restaurant & Catering Creations Royal Bavaria Restaurant & Brewery The Warren Theater The Yellow Rose Theater SPECIALTY STORE Ace Party Supply & Showtime Concessions Party Moore Showplace Market The Stitching Post SPORTS STORE — EQUIPMENT, GEAR, MEMORABILIA Academy Sports + Outdoors Bluewater Divers Dick's Sporting Goods Gregory's Sporting Goods Fan Outfitters MM7 Sportscards Sharky's Scuba URGENT CARE Access Medical Center - S. Western Classen Urgent Care Healthcare Express Immediate Care Norman Regional Moore Mercy GoHealth Urgent Care Premier Healthcare Quick Urgent Care VETERINARIAN Boyer Veterinary Clinic Brookwood Animal Clinic Eastmoor Animal Clinic Ranchwood Veterinary Hospital Silver Leaf Animal Hospital Scroggins Animal Hospital WINGS Buffalo Wild Wings Lumpy's Sports Bar Okie Tonk Cafe Wingstop Zaxby's WOMEN'S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Clothes Mentor The Crazy Cactus Glamoore Old Town Mercantile Downtown Moore Pink Attitude Boutique Shop Rosemary Boutique Showplace Market MAY 2022 | MOORE MONTHLY | 21

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John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel "I believe it is important for a business to be involved with the people and in the community. My family and I live and volunteer in Cleveland County. While the majority of funeral homes in the Oklahoma City area are owned by large out-of-state holding companies, John M Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel is a locally and independently owned business.”

"Our quality never varies. Our standards are the highest in every instance. No matter what the price, you will receive only the finest in service and only the highest quality in merchandise."

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Korean POW Honored in Moore On November 25, 1950, Private First Class Charles Selby was captured during the Korean War. Selby was held in a prisoner camp until August 24, 1953. The 93-year-old veteran was honored at the Grace Pointe Living Center on April 22, 2022, as part of the National Prisoner of War Recognition Day. Selby says he joined the Army in 1948 after talking to one of his high school friends.

“We were talking, and he said, ‘I’d join the military if I just had someone to join along with me,’” said Selby. “I told him I’d join with him, and we went to enlist. We were going to join the Air Force, but the line was plumb down the hall and around the corner. So, we went around the corner, and there was no line for the Army sign-up.”

After basic training, Selby went to Korea, where he served as a platoon aid man (Medical Corp) with the 38th Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division. Just a month after returning to Korea, he was captured by the Chinese Army. After recovering from those wounds, he was wounded in combat and was sent back to combat in Korea.

“We were just overrun in the field,” said Selby. “They took us to this camp, and I can tell you that those Chinese soldiers were not friendly people. We were forced to march from the 38th Parallel to the Yellow River with not much to eat.”

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When Selby and his fellow POWs did get food, it was typically hard grains like cracked corn, millet, and soybeans. They also endured sickness, hunger, interrogations, and extremely harsh and cold conditions.

After his release, Selby was discharged from the ArmyArmy in 1953 but decided to return in 1957.

“I’m not gonna lie, I really liked the paycheck and the medical care we got,” said Selby. “but I also had some great friendships there.”

When he re-enlisted, Selby ended up as an airplane mechanic.

“This company commander saw me working on a helicopter and wanted to know if I had any mechanical experience,” said Selby. “I told him I worked on my car back home, and it took him just a few minutes to get me transferred to mechanic’s school.”

Selby rose from mechanic to crew chief in about 18-months, working on a wide variety of aircraft throughout his 22-year career in the ArmyArmy.

That includes two tours in Europe and two combat tours in Vietnam. Selby retired as a Sergeant First Class in 1974. His military decorations include a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Prisoner of War Medal. After leaving the Army he worked for the U.S. Post Office and a concrete casting company until he retired.

“Serving my country is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” said Selby. “I don’t see why anyone would ever refuse the chance to do that.

We have such a great country.”

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SGT. AUSTIN SCHETTLER

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BACKGROUND: I grew up in Sterling, Oklahoma. We had 36 people in our graduating class, which was actually the largest graduating class in Sterling High School history at the time. After high school I went to Cameron University in Lawton and was planning on becoming a coach. But then I went to a citizen’s police academy, and it hit me that being a police officer was something I was really interested in pursuing.

When I turned 21,I put my name in the hat and applied with the Lawton Police Department, just to kind of get FAMILY: My priorities are God, my family, and my name out there. I ended up getting the job, so work. My wife and I have a two-year-old son that’s where it all started for me. named Lincoln and he is so full of energy. He really gives us a run for our money. So, between REASON FOR BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER: The taking my wife out on dates and still trying to go first thing I remember making me interested in becom- to the park with my son and just do fun things ing a police officer was that it was such a detailed and with him, my life is pretty fulfilling.

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LIFE AS A POLICE OFFICER: We are blessed with a great community in Moore, with great citizens. I think that most of them understand that we’re there to help them, not to make life miserable for them.

Even when we give tickets, we’re doing our best to be fair. People tend to think of what we do as good versus bad, but it’s really not that way for me.

The challenging part is understanding that we’re all people. We all make mistakes. It’s not always a case of good guy versus bad guy. There are a lot of times when both people are good, but someone just makes a mistake. So, you’re just doing your best to help bring resolutions to some of these situations. There’s just so much about the job that continues to hold my attention, so I think I’m just trying to put in for things that interest me and see how it all falls out.

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hands-on experience with a lot of variety and different ways you could go. Of course, I thought things like the SWAT team was cool, but I also liked the detective work and how that was more of a chess game. There were so many aspects to the job and where it could take you. But even deeper than that I had this feeling that I could really give back to the community. I do enjoy talking to and helping people, especially when you are able to help those who have been through a terrible experience and can’t really help themselves.

So, there’s this desire to give my best service, to help people find the resolution they’re needing to difficult situations, and a passion to protect.

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Business Building Blocks Economic Development Can you give us an overview of why economic development is important to MNTC?

Tim Burg Economic Developer

Burg joined the MNTC staff in August of 2021.

Prior to that he was the Economic Developer for Shawnee Forward, a business alliance of the Shawnee Economic Foundation and the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. Burg has decades of experience working with municipalities in business, economic development, and workforce development.

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For me, a Career Tech serves as the connecting point for economic development activities in a region or the district they serve. Economic development can often be described as a “If not but for” process, meaning if someone doesn’t act good things might not take place. In the business of economic development, one small step can lead to an outstanding opportunity.

At MNTC we are blessed to serve such a wide spectrum of individuals, businesses, municipal and county organizations, along with supporting other educational institutions, that it only makes sense to share what we can offer to all those groups. Our school is perfectly suited to be a part of the ongoing economic growth of this district and the larger metro area. The “why

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MNTC can offer customized training in a plethora of skills development areas. We can serve as a business advocate to companies who have been here for a long time or those who are looking for a great place to locate. We have workforce solutions, ideas, and resources that others may not know about, but that we are willing to share. We are allies to a wide group of partners and associates that want to accomplish similar goals, and who realize that by working together we can accomplish a lot of wonderful things.

Being a business advocate and resource is one of the reasons we come to work each day. It’s an honor to be able to do this kind of work.

How can MNTC's focus economic development impact the people who live and work in Cleveland County?

The easiest way for me to explain what I’m tasked to do at MNTC is to share three main goals. #1: Assist in the creation and retention of wealth producing jobs for our area. #2: To attract capital investment to the region. #3: And to raise the per capita income of the average resident of Cleveland County.

it’s important” is that it is what we, (Career Tech), were created for in the first place. Economic Development work is a natural occurIf we are consistent in focusing on those areas, economic develrence at MNTC. It’s what we do, although it might not always be opment, business growth, individual’s prosperity and all the good called by that name. things that come with those things are going to happen.

What are some of the kinds of opportunities you hope How can folks contact you and/or keep up with what's to offer the local community? going on in economic development at MNTC? The message that we have received early on from our leadI can be reached at tim.burg@mntc.edu or my direct line at MNTC ership was to “Go forth and help others.” That is a simple stateis 405-801-5896 ment that can mean a lot of different things depending on who the audience is.

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THE STATION SCHEDULE • MAY 2022

ACTIVITIES & CLASSES

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY POINT IN TIME. Also, this is a partial list of schedules, activities, and classes available through the Moore Parks & Recreation department. You can check on the schedule status and/or find something of interest for everyone by visiting cityofmoore.com or by calling The Station front desk at (405) 793-5090.

SUMMER CAMPS & SWIM LESSONS OASIS SUMMER CAMP WHEN: May 31–Aug. 5 AGES: 5/6, 7/9, 10/12 WHERE: Moore Community Center FULL SUMMER/SELECT WEEKS REGISTRATION: Now–May 30 or until all weeks are full.

FULL SUMMER FEE FOR PASSHOLDERS: Entire summer $135 per week Select weeks: $150 per selected week FEE FOR NON-PASSHOLDERS: Entire summer $150 per week Select weeks: $165 per selected week 2022 THE STATION SUMMER CAMP PASS DESCRIPTION: Access to 5 Summer Camps (excluding Extreme Animals, Science and Magic Camps). This pass will allow your child to take 5 camps all summer long. Summer Camp Pass includes Art Camp, S.T.E.A.M Camp, Weather Camp, and Summer Sports Camps at The Station Recreation Center. *Does not apply to educational, special interest classes, or special events. *Does not include access to The Station Recreation Center/Aquatic Center *Does not apply to Oasis Summer Day Camp REGISTRATION: Now - July 31st FEE: $250 – To purchase a Summer Camp Pass for 2022 visit The Station Front Desk. For more information, please call (405) 793-5090.

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BASKETBALL OFFENSE SKILLS CAMP (6–12 AGES) WHEN: May 25 TIME: 8 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–12 FEE: $25 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center REGISTRATION: March 15–July 10 CLASS MINIMUM: 15 CLASS MAXIMUM: 50 This camp is for any pre–teen looking to enhance their skills on the offensive side of the ball. The camp will go over different kinds of dribbling techniques, passing, shooting and other offensive skills.

SUMMER TENNIS CAMP (6–12 AGES) WHEN: June 6–10 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–12 FEE: $75 WHERE: Buck Thomas Tennis Courts REGISTRATION: March 15–June 5 For any youth aged athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun.

In this camp, participants will learn the ins and outs of tennis! Trust me, you will “love” this camp.

SUMMER GOLF CAMP (6–12 AGES) WHEN: June 6–10 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–12 FEE: $85 includes T–shirt WHERE: Earlywine Park Golf Complex REGISTRATION: March 15–June 5 For any youth aged athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun.

SUMMER SOCCER CAMP (6–12 AGES) WHEN: June 20–24 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–12 FEE: $85 includes T–shirt WHERE: Buck Thomas Fields REGISTRATION: March 15–June 19 CLASS MINIMUM: 15 CLASS MAXIMUM: 50 For any young aged athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun.

SUMMER PRE–TEEN VOLLEYBALL CAMP (10–12 AGES) WHEN: June 13–17 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 10–12 FEE: $95 includes T–shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center REGISTRATION: March 15–June 12 CLASS MINIMUM: 15 CLASS MAXIMUM: 50 For any pre–teen athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. In this camp, participants will learn a variety of volleyball skills!

JUNE: PRE–TEEN PAINTING CAMP DESCRIPTION: Pre–teens will learn about the different types of art paint and the techniques in which it takes to create beautiful art projects. If you love to paint, this camp is for you!

WHEN: June 20–24 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 10–12 FEE: $110 includes a camp shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: April 11–June 19 CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25

JUNE: YOUTH ART CAMP DESCRIPTION: Youth Art Camp is so much fun! The only thing that would make it better is YOU! Each day kids will be able to create beautiful art projects with various materials and supplies that they will be able to take home with them! Don’t miss out on this week of fun!

WHEN: June 6–10 (5 day camp) TIME: 1–4 p.m.

AGES: 6–9 FEE: $95 includes a camp shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: April 11–June 5 CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 Youth Art Camp is so much fun! The only thing that would make it better is YOU! Each day kids will be able to create beautiful art projects with various materials and supplies that they will be able to take home with them! Don’t miss out on this week of fun!

JUNE: S.T.E.A.M CAMP (PRESENTED

BY THE PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM) DESCRIPTION: (S.T.E.A.M –Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) Moore Parks and Recreation will be teaming up with The Pioneer Library System in this fun and exciting camp!

Each day participants will engage in different S.T.E.A.M activities while also learning at the same time.

WHEN: June 13–17 (5 day camp) TIME: 1–4 p.m.

AGES: 10–12 FEE: $95 includes a camp shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: April 11–June 12 CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 JUNE: MAGIC CAMP DESCRIPTION: Hurry and sign up for magic camp before all of the spots

disappear! Participants will learn about cool magic tricks and illusions from a real magician!

WHEN: June 13–17 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–12 FEE: $175 includes a camp shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: April 11–June 12 CLASS MINIMUM: 15 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 JUNE: SCIENCE CAMP DESCRIPTION: This camp is specifically designed to engage children’s attention to the wonders of science. Participants will learn about science in a hands–on environment while also making new friendships along the way!

WHEN: June 20–24 (5 day camp) TIME: 9 a.m.–Noon AGES: 6–12 FEE: $125 includes a camp shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Meeting Room 2 REGISTRATION: April 11–June 19 CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 JUNE: EXTREME ANIMALS CAMP DESCRIPTION: Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! Participants will also create crafts related to those specific animals.

WHEN: June 20–24 (5 day camp) TIME: 1–4 p.m.

AGES: 6–12 FEE: $125 includes a camp shirt WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Meeting Room 2 REGISTRATION: April 11–June 19 CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 SUMMER SWIM LESSONS DESCRIPTION: The Station’s swim lesson curriculum emphasizes proper swimming technique and water safety, all while having a blast at The Station. Swim lessons classes available are Parent/Child, Preschool, Youth Level 1, Youth Level 2, Youth Level 3, Youth Level 4 and our highly sought out Private or Semi-Private Lessons. Lesson time could change at any time WHEN: Weekday Session 1 June 6-16 /

Session 2 June 20-30 / Session 3 July 4-14 / Session 4 July 18-28 / Session 5 Aug 1-4 *Fast Track* Weekend – Saturdays Only June 4-25 / July 9-30 TIME: 9 a.m. / 9:40 a.m. / 10:20 a.m. / 11 a.m.

AGES: 6 months–14 FEE: Group Weekday $40 / Group Weekend $30 / Private $90 – Prices Per Participant WHERE: The Station Aquatic Center REGISTRATION: Feb. 1–28 Passholders Only / March 1-TBD Open for Everyone

CLASSES BABY DANCE DESCRIPTION: Babies will begin to learn the basics of dance through music, movement and balance. Moore Parks and Recreation will host a fun and exciting dance recital at The Station at the end of the 8-week class.

WHEN: May 11–June 29 (8 week class) TIME: Wednesday, 5:30–6 p.m.

AGES: 18 months–2 years FEE: $50, 3 Station Passholders for free WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: Through May 10 TODDLER DANCE DESCRIPTION: Toddlers will begin to learn the basics of dance through music, movement and balance. Moore Parks and Recreation will host a fun and exciting dance recital at The Station at the end of the 8 week class.

WHEN: May 11–June 29 (8 week class) TIME: Wednesday, 6–6:30 p.m.

AGES: 3–5 FEE: $50, 3 Station Passholders for free WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: Through May 10 YOUTH COMBO DANCE DESCRIPTION: Kids will begin to learn the basics of dance through music, movement and balance. Moore Parks and Recreation will host a fun and exciting dance recital at The Station at the end of the 8 week class.

WHEN: May 11–June 29 (8 week class) TIME: Wednesday, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

AGES: 6–9 FEE: $50, 3 Station Passholders for free WHERE: The Station Recreation Center

Activity Room REGISTRATION: Through May 10 MAKE YOUR OWN “MARVEL”OUS MOVIE MASTERPIECE! WHEN: June 4 TIME: Saturday, 2–4 p.m.

AGES: 13+ FEE: $30 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: April 11–June 1 Come and join us for a “Marvel”ous time as we create our own works of art inspired from the movies! Participants will be able to create and paint their own “Marvel”ous movie masterpiece!

ERUPTION: A VOLCANO EXPERIENCE! WHEN: June 7–28 (4 week class) TIME: Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m.

AGES: 6–9 FEE: $30 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: April 11–June 6 CLASS MINIMUM: 5 CLASS MAXIMUM: 15

ADULT LEAGUES ADULT MEN’S SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE GAMES: Monday nights starting May 30 (Bye Week on 7/4 due to Fourth of July) League runs 7 weeks + Tournament TIME: 6–10 p.m.

FEE: $450 a team FOR: Men 18 Years and Older WHERE: The Station Recreation Center REGISTRATION: Now Through May 23 REGISTRATION TYPE: Online–Coach Registers Team ADULT SUMMER CO–ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE GAMES: Tuesday nights starting May 31 (Bye week on 7/4 due to Fourth of July) League runs 7 weeks + Tournament TIME: 6–10 p.m.

FEE: $300 a team FOR: Men 18 Years and Older WHERE: The Station Recreation Center REGISTRATION: Now Through May 23 REGISTRATION TYPE: Online–Coach Registers Team

LET’S MAKE A VOLCANO! WEEK 1: Kids will make their volcano base out of paper and tape WEEK 2: Kids will make their volcano structure out of paper and glue WEEK 3: Kids will paint their volcano WEEK 4: Kids will take turns erupting their very own volcano!

GARDEN SERIES: COMPOSTING 101 WHEN: June 30 TIME: Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m.

AGES: 13+ FEE: $25 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room REGISTRATION: May 1–June 29 This workshop is part the of our summer garden series. Participants will learn from a professional horticulturist about composting and its importance. If you love to plant or interested in planting, this weekend workshop is for you!

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Moore High School

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Kyra Denise Ackah-Mensha Alexia Michelle Adame Stevid Kristopher Adams Adriana Aguilar Phillip Earl Amey Jr. Eli Jacob Anderson Elyzabeth Leilani Anderson Zoe Kaye Anderson Marco Antonio Angeles Kassandra Encarnado Angoco Katrina Encarnado Angoco Princess Arkoh Andrea Lizeth Armendariz Sael Armendariz Gael Efren Arrieta Chanlie Dawn Ashford Dakota Kai Ashlock Kenzie Jo Atkins Preston Scott Atteberry Joseph Daniel Baker Wendy Barboza Mesta Ashtyn Bailey Barrett Joseph Kaiden Bates Dakota Ryan Batley Jayden Kentrell Battle Tyran Scott Battles Jr. Ashton Michael Baza Mikaela Renae Beagle Pablo Jesus Becerra Bryanna Taylor Benham Steven Gage Benedetto Phillip Frank Benjamin II Loralie Lynn Benskin-Husley Kenneth Floy Bidwell Natalie Rebekah Bingham Jordan Matthew Bishop McKensi Nicole Bivens Lyrah Ki Blackwood Jordan Rae Mackenzie Blair Abbeigh Faith Carrighan Bland Kalea Emilia Blevens Lyric Daun Blundell Adrian Deshawn Boles Jr. Noe Borrego Jr. Alexandru Dimitrie Borta Vincent Brody Boswell Alex Ramon Botello Brody Patrick Boyd Gracie Leigh Bradley Jaycea Rae Neeley Brannon Keegan Anthony Brashears Madlyn Nicole Brey Grace Anne Briggs Don Wayne Brown III Kaydence Maree Brown Micah William Brown Myesha Mariah Brown Trent Russell Buckles Kaytlin Alyse Bunch Mikayla Katherine Bunnell Serenity Rae Burgess

Race William Buser Hayden William Bushyhead Desiree Marie Butler Jaden Ryan Butler Rachel Anne Butler Devin Jude Campbell Zoe Ann Cantrell Geofferi Damien Capehart Aidan Cole Capps Makayla Breanne Carr James Avery Carter Anthony Williams Castellanos Julian Antonio Castillo Jacob Michael Chabiel Blake Alexander Chae Daniel Kali'i Chai Trinity Renee Challis Beatriz Tijon Caporrino Cody Loi Chan Nathaniel Jay Chase Kathryn Elizabeth Chastain Leslie Chávez Ramírez Tessa Elaine Cheatwood Aidan Kai Chiba Abigail Lynn Choate Connor Glynn Church Andrew Michael Cinco Zachary Nathan Clark Zachary Cort Clary Thane Ellis Cockerill Kassandra Michelle Coggins Garrett Reese Coker Mackenzie Ryanne Collins Haley Mariana Collins Anna Lynnelle Conner Aaron Walter Conway Chace Allen Cook Hayden Scott Cook Trenten Michael Cook Kaitlyn Renee Cooper Tia Jade Cooper Faith Ajaha Rena Coulter Aurora James Elizabeth Craig Stearman Antwone De-Shawn Crawford Jr. Riley Nicole Creekmore Luke Daniel Cully Kyley Paige Curry Brianna Rae Marie Davis Brianna Sanaa Davis Destinee Lashonn Davis Tamasha Lashell Davis Vanessa Kayanne Day Chase Shane Emanual Dear Alyssa Marie DeArmon Christian Clay Deem Mariah Nicole Deere Ashlyn Nicole Delano Weston Parker Delisle Madison Dawn DeQuasie Rachel Lynn Dismuke Elijah Ray Dixon

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Kendys Kuorkor Djanie Quinn Grace Do Marcus Lavell Dockins Jr. Taylor Jordan Dooley Jordyn MacKenzie Doshier Cameron Rayne Doucet Micah Bradley Duphorne Dominic Calvin Dyer Bobby Aurell Villegas Ebilane Isabella Kassidy Edens McKenzie Nicole Edwards Caden Reed Elliott Talmas Judson Ellis Landon William Ellis-Graham Akaira Eve Engle Alyssa Monet Enyart Ava Leigh Erickson Alexis Saul Escobar Keghan Chianti Espinosa Kadence Grace Evans Kennedy Leeann Evans Brittany Marie Eyrich Jackie Renee Farrow Joseph Dillyn Fayfitch Derrick Doyle Fisher Jr. Summer Dawn Fite Justin Avery Fitzpatrick Alexis Michelle Fleehart Jacob Shaw Fletcher Kristin Jean Folsom Shelby Skyler Fonseca Alexander Javier Font Nicholas Keith Ford Zoie Jewel-Ann Ford Chloie Anaka Fowler BreAnna Marie Fox Gabriella Iman Frame Keauyona Tyon Franklin Elizabeth Renaye Frederick Jaden Nicholas French Aliaza Marie Frias Hannah Marie Fullbright Colin Ray Fry Jonys Taylor Fullerton Adriana Janet Garcia Heidy Lizeth Garcia Jaden Linn Garcia Jannine Judy Garcia Johnathan Dylan Garcia McKinzee Emilia-Lee Garcia Vianney Garcia Alvarado JoAnna Marie Gardner Addison Faith Garrett Aislynn Brooke Garrett Lhane Tomas Garrett Kaylee Jo Geissler Daniella Evelyn Love Gentry Tamar Rochelle Gibson Jenna Rae Gill Elyse Jessica Gomez Alexa Shane Gomme

Andrea Rose Gonzales Ashlyn Marie Gonzalez Angelica Gonzalez Osorio Joseph Tucker Gordon Sierra Suzanne Joy Gordon Blake Harrison Grady Aurora Renee Grant Reagan Hadley Grantham Iyleah Danielle Gray Rachell Marie Gray Anthony Dana Greco Evan William Green Logan Anthony Green Alicia Maria Gregory Christian Isaiah Gregory Kortney Paige Griffith Lexi Shae Grooms Evelyn Yaide Guardado Daniel Albert Guevara Zoe Marie Gussman Maria Estella Guzman Emily Monetha Haeffner Kaitlyn Briahnna Hahn Ryan Thomas Hahn Emily Leona Marie Hale Emma Grace Haley Ali Hamza Uyen Tien Han Hayden Timothy Hanselman James Xavier Hanson Charlize Payton Harber Justin Paul Harder Jack Presley Hardin Brooklyn Michelle Harding Brayden Scott Harris Kelbie Lynn Harrison Karyss Nycole Hash Emma Faith Hawkins Rejond Negal Hayes II Brooklyn Paige Haywood Hope Addison Helm Deshawn Michael Henderson Jr. Lonato Demouy Henderson Quintrell Tyree Henderson Brandon Horst Herb Lesley Hernandez Nevaeh Mariah Hernandez Lorena Angelica Hernandez-Torres Maria Allysin Herrera Madison Paige Hickey Na Shon Lamar Hicks Audrey Elizabeth Hill Destiny Raelin Hill Greyson Wayne Hilley Dontavion Jermaine Hines Alex Nhan Ho Timothy Michael Hodgden Charles Avery Hoffman Derick Odin Holgerson Cameron Nichole Holland Jacob Logan Robert Hollis

Dylan Scott Holloway Bryce Joseph Holmes Jeremiah Abel Horse Desiree Jenea House James Ryan Howard Aiden Lee Howery Lauren Kay Huber Breonest Latrice Huffman Aydric Dorian Hummingbird Ken'yel Diosa Humphrey Kennedy Elaine Rhiannon Hurst Logan Nathaniel Isaacs Gunner Bradley Ivey Nathan Allen Ivey Alexander Christian Ivy Elizabeth Marie Jackson Ijahi Vondel Jackson Jared Charles Jackson Nathan Wayne Jackson Colton Luke Jacobs Brok Alan James Grace Katelynn Janko Vicnahir Yashnaily Jantes Karmen Elise Jaramillo Jocelyn Ravyn Jenkins Kaidence Trista Jester Ayden Elijah Johnson Davontray Gregory Johnson Nathan Zane Johnson James Ryan Johnson Jarrett Joseph Johnson Joshua Henry Johnson Kade Bennett Johnson Darrien Michael Johnson Morris Rachael Pamela Rose Elouise Jonas Amari Nicole Jones Dylan Wayne Blaze Jones Kahlil Devon Jones Kaylen Eve Jones Kyler Morris Jones Katelynn Isabel Jordan Juan Antonio Juarez Jr. Abigail Marie Kamm Hope Ruby Kasper Bret Edward Keesee Kessler Dean Kennan Justin Thomas Kennedy Jacob Reid Kielty Olivia Rose King Tyler Glen Kinzer Baelee J. C'Ann Kirkpatrick Yancy Calvin Kite Michael Alan Knox Xin Lai Bao Quoc Lam Ariana Tara'e Lampley Jadyn Leah Langenegger Draik Daniel LaPiere Kyle James Largin Matthew Emery Lawler Andrea Bryn Lay

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Isabella Lebron Jacob Hunter Leger Anna Dianne Lehman Adia Marie Lepak Lauryn Lynn Levine Jaycee Faith Lewis Richard Quinn Libby Marquis Darnell Lockett Blane Zander Long Julien Antonio Lopez Aryanna Marie Lorance Izabel Renee Lorance Tyler James Lorenzen Kevin Hunter Loughlin Hailey Mae Lowe Christopher Stephen Lowry Danni Breanne Lutz Lorenzo Machado Saylor Reece Marie Macom Ashay Nicole Madden Shaelee Rose Madden Gabriella Angelina Kay Magana Imani Shalon Martin Elieth Martinez Giselle Denae Martinez Yuritza Martinez Emma Grace Dolora Mashburn Garrett Kyle Massey Sara Ann Mattingly Easton Lee Maxey Kian Parker McCallie Madelyn Elise McDonald Skyler Elizabeth McDonald Garrett Dean McDonough Delanie Noelle McFarland Steffanie Marie McGee Ashlyn Marie McGinnis Cody William McGinnis Malichi Noel McGlashen Alanna Michelle McKelvey Jaxon Kade McLearen Danielle Asela Marie McMains Brayden Ty McMurtrey Amy Denise McSwain Cody Ryan Medina Carson Landen Meek Mkenzie Debra Mefford Halle Faith Melton Enrique Luis Mercado Mackenzie Payten Metscher Xander Cadiente Johnathon Mia Jaden Lee Michaels Marissa Fe Miley Devin Lane Miller Eric Kaei Miller Madison Dianne Miller Randi Lynn Miller Sirena Denea Miranda Nolan Scott Mitchell Kobe Demarus Monson Austin Michael Moore

Ethan Michael Moore Miranda Faith Mora Adino Eithan Morgan Kaylee Shae Morris Marlay Laraye Morris Taylor Leann Morris Reilly Mae Morrow Ryan James Moses Jesse T Mosley Jr. Riley Kaye Mosley Jose Omar Muñoz Patrick James Myers David Wayne Neece Kaylan Jane Nelson Alayjah Victoria Nero Bryce Anthony Nesbitt Natalie Elizabeth Nesbitt Phillip Deere Nguyen Tuan Phi Nghiep Nguyen Jonathan William Nichols Dillon Lee Nixon Jadyn Nicole Nixon Brooklyn Arianna Marie Noiel Heidi Kay Noisey Asia Nicole Nolan Benjamin Harris Novotny Trevor Andrew Nunn Joshua Andrew Oberlechner Kyara Paola Oceguera Gavin Carles Oestreich Allen James Oliver Alora Blessing Oliver Elizabeth Cheyenne Olson Nasiche Aiko Orderson Samantha Diane Orr Natalie Nicole Ortega Mariah Elena Ortiz-Ortega Rylie Elizabeth O'Steen Kelvin Osafo Owusu Christopher Ian Mandafe Padecio Kristopher Bryce Palmer Samuel Russell Ellis Pasierb Kyla Joann Pebworth Aaron Curtis Pederson Jr. Jordyn Amanda Peevy Moises Perez Amanda Michelle Perez Castello Tiara Yvonne Perry Noah Donovan Petties Joseph Quoc Pham Tinh Tristen Loc Pham Alan Tam Phan Erik Thien Phan Steve Jesse Philistin Jr. Bradley Logan Phillips Dylann Lynzie Pitner Kirsten Amaiya Plunkett Stephon Trevail Plunkett Ashlyn Nichole Poole Anna Frances Catherine Poppell Abigail Jane Potts

Moore High School Faith Nichole Poulter Amiya Camille Pounds Kaila Marie Pounds Tate Robert Prater MacKenzie Ashlyn Ryleigh Price Connor Jay Prince James Elmer Pryor III Bailey Rayann Punneo Breanna Nicole Qualls Braden Hardin Robert Quibodeaux Sierra Leanne Quillman Baylie McKenna Ramirez Kaytlyne Joy Raphael Elizabeth Faith Ray Carson Bryan Reeves Madeline Lenea Rench Ayline Requena Gracie Raquel Reyes Yasmin Sarahi Reyes Shayla Jane Rezaei Morgan Liberty Rice Kamarianna DeShawn Rich Ky'rese Nicole Richard Luke Dustin Richards Camron Sadiq Richardson Emily Elizabeth Risenhoover Cody Bryce Ritter Luke Evan Roden Jeanette Yazmin Rodriguez Isaac Jay Switch Romero Keelie Morgan Romo Bo Johnathon Michael Russell Jordan Payton Rutledge Nate Alan Rutter Kathleen Renee Ryan Isabella Pauline Sabala Estrella Saenz Edy Aman Saldana-Acevedo Abygail Salinas Barrientos Geromme Archangel Almerol Salido Elizabeth Marie Salisbury Emilee Paige Salyer Oscar Sanchez Jr. Hannah Suzzann Sanders Natalie Eryn Sanders Julio Cesar Sandoval Jr. Daniel Scott Sapp Ty Richard Saunders Saxon Rayve Scantlin Zein Patrick Schachle Ava Vi Schilling Joshua Hunter Schmidt Cyrus Allen Lee Schoenecke Austine Renee Schultz Laci Philomena Schultz Hunter Shane Schwartz Ashlyn Paige Scott Destiny Lucille Scott Elijah Christian Scott Christian Alexander Seo

Emma Presleigh Darien Julia Grace Isabella Mya Tanner James Alicia Elijah Erik McKenzie Kaylee Dasan Caitlynn Cody Jacquelyn Jordan Kalynn Mitchell Kelsie Isis Bryce Cristian Zoe Chloie Caleaha Shaylin Reece Jackson Cameron Gracie Ja'Nyah Hayden Trenton Hayley Laila Avery Emily Stevie Wyatt Brianna Cheyenne Jesse Hana Jalana Masahiro Ashtin Ashton Peyton Courtney Mattison Aalijah Ashton Amara Laila Maddison Gage Amari Zane

Rose Sessions Loraine Sevier Micheal Shanks Diane Shawn Constance Sheehan Rose Shepard Denise Shockley Dale Shroll Ray Shuey Marie Sides Wayne Simmons Scott Simmons Lafay Simon Ann Skaggs Robert Lee Small Michelle Smiley Vincent Lynn Denise Smith Azaiah Smith Renee Smith Galusha Smith Rose Snyder Amyra Chardae Ryan Songer Alejandro Soria Jade South Emma Marie Abbygail Sparks Rene Spear Taylor Spears Andrew Sprayberry Petr Sramek Rose St. Hilaire Nevaeh Steele Christopher Steidley Lane Stevenson Belle Stewart Rhian Strain Nichole Strange Elizabeth Brook Ray Aron Strawn Allen Stull Hope Elizabeth Elizabeth Sweeney Ray Swenson Marie Tafolla Yvonne Taft Timothy Takashima Scott Taylor Lee Taylor Scott Taylor Marie Nicole Hope Thetford Delena Thomas Nathaniel Thomas Michelle Thompson McKenzie Thompson Sue Thompson Cooper Thurman Simone Tipton Douglas Tobin

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Cayden Cole Tomberlin Victor Estevan Torres Nemesis Jasmin Torres Rodriguez Rose Marie Toscano Jeff Tovar Chanh Ngo Viet Tran Hoang Huu Tran Rosario Angelique Truoccolo Dylan James Ury Madison Michelle Van Etten Cody Joseph Vanderburg Karla Andrea Vasquez Ramirez Ronaldo Erasmo Vaughan Ethan Richard Verrette Nolan Elliott Wallace Bishop Ray Ward Rome Dustin Ward Trip Devin Weaver-Lowe Tristan May Weaver-Lowe Blaine Alexander Webb Krysta Nichole Webb Ryan Ray Webb Hayden Foster Werner Skyler Robert West Sean Bailey Wetmore Christopher Dylan White Katelyn Ann White Riley Donovan White McLean Andrew Wilkinson Braxton Ray Williams Camryn Grace Williams Dylan Ryan Williams Jacob Martin Williams Kade Steven Williams Matthew Brian Williams Connor Zane Williamson Josiah Landon Willis Zoriana Nadese Willis Clayton Paul Wilson Jaylea Ann Wilson Kaleb Rex Wilson Skylar Gene Wilson Braden Mikale Winner Nicole Jean-Marie Winter Caleigh Ann Wiser Jonas Paul Wollman Kiah Paige Wood Angela Lynne Woodring Bradley Allen Woodring Levi Mitchell Woodruff Marty Woods III Harrison Michael Wooldridge Grace Marie Wooten Carlie Rayne Worthey Brooke Lynn Wright Cameron Blake Yandell Ariadna Yanez Matthew Ryan Yelton William Lee Joseph Yinger Ryan Noelle Yingling Grey Diego Zarate Monica Marie Zuniga

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Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Danielle Acre Draven Acre Brandy Aguilar Isabel Almengor Mira Amanbayeva Carson Anderson Trinity Anderson Christian Aquino Mya Armentor Jayden Armstrong Isaiah Arnold Claire Austin Ingrid Avalos Cemiah Avila Bergen Bailey Lynnlee Baker James Ballard Caitlin Barlow Susan Barlow Derick Barnes Tucker Barnes Addison Bassemier Alexander Baxter Brett Bell Anthony Benjamin Jonathan Bennett Tyler Beringer Riya Bhakta Siya Bhakta Justin Bible II Aiden Birney Dakoda Black Lexus Blue-Warren Samuel Boyd Kayln Brandt Nicholas Bridges Corey Brown Hunter Brown Jared Brown Spencer Brown Jonathan Brown Jr. Jordan Brown Heather Brumley Chloe Bryceland Haley Buchanan

Olivia Burkett Emma Burns Marvin Butler Ryley Byrd Dalton Callicoat Reese Cantrell Alisson Carcamo Lopez Allison Carr Carlos Carreno Maria Carrion Kaleb Casey Leslie Casio Chase Chairess Sarah Chaney Abrielle Chavez Sergio Chavez Alaina Chitty Precious Chukwuma Shelby Church Ethan Clark Joshua Clay Brady Clyma Emma Coburn Jesse Cochran Caleb Cole Chadwick Cole Colton Collard Haileigh Combs Javier Contreras Rytchus Conway Brentli Cook Jordan Cooper Lillian Cooper Peyton Coover Kevin Covarrubias Kasyn Cox Madison Crandall Jackson Crawford Kaia Crawford Ayla Crisel Alyson Crouch Julian Cruz Cameron Dahlem Jayden Dapper Tristen Dartez

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Southmoore High School

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Candon Davis Destinie Davis Omaria Davis Sara De Bow Franky DeCarlo Landon Dedmon Ashlee Deighton Andy Del Angel Noah Denton Destiny Disterlic Max Do Kaleigh Doerfler Rebeca Dominguez Aynslee Duffy Kennedy Edwards Brandon Ellifritt Jorja Elmore Maceyen Euwins Conrad Evans Cherish Farmer Dawson Fenimore Jaicee Fenwick Destiny Ferrell Karla Filomeno Donaven Finch Kaden Fitz Joseph Ford Lynleigh Fosnight Lauren Foster Grant Franklin Kadin Franklin Jacob Frazier Valeria Gaeta Vazquez Elayna Gambriell Wyatt Gandy Connor Garcia Brooke Garrett Brady Gaughan Devyn Gex Taylor Gleim Katelyn Goetz Abbygail Goodin Sami Gravitt Lea Green Micah Green

Gabriel Griffin Mason Griffith Kai Guillory Talia Guinn Kaden Gustafson Ryan Gutierrez Danezura Guzman Santos Ryleigh Gwin Jackson Hageman-Grose Austin Hamilton Chloe Hammons Zandria Hannigan Trevor Hargrove Johnathan Harlan Devon Harris Joseph Harris Austin Harrison Elaura Hatton Nellody Haught Kailee Head Rebekah Henderson Alexsis Hernandez Carlos Hernandez Clemente Hernandez Jasli Hernandez Jayson Hernandez Kai Heuangpraseuth Emma Hibberd Lylea Hice Jada Higgins Derek Hilario Dale Hilgendorf William Hill Ethan Hillis Riley Hoffman Lillyana Holden Jaime Holland Caleb Hopkins Morris Hornbeak Jennifer Horton Amy Houseknecht Keilan Howard Konner Howell Braxdyn Huber Rylee Huey

Alicia Hunter Kaydron Hutchins Lance Hutter Christina Huynh Quang Huynh Caden Ingram Jalique Jackson Kenyon Jackson Elizabeth James Brianna Johnson Davion Johnson Gabriel Johnson Kylee Johnson Abigail Jones Cam_on Jones Dominic Jones Megan Jones Aja Jordan Fidel Juarez Jr. Jordan Juarez Misti Justus Makenzee Kasper Ally Keepers Brittany Kelley William Kellum Kadyn Kelly Marcus Kelly Emma Kennedy Jeray Kerford Jr. Ashton Key Memphis Keyes Alayna Kidd Shelby Killman Jared King Sydnee Kirchhoff Chloe Knight Gracie Knott Peyton Knowles Ethan Koepke Riley Kuykendall Keller Lai Chau Lam Alexandrea Laporte Stefon Laster Taryn Lauderdale

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Hannah Leonard Rachel Lewis Zachary Lewis Maveryck Lightfoot Jasmine Lim Hailey Lindley Rylee Lindsay Alaina Lipp Skelean Loper Morgan Lopez Ruben Lopez-Villegas Chase Loudermilk Cierra Loudermilk Christian Lucas Colton Lunow Jazmine Lunsford Bailey Macias Ruby Macias Ramirez Dien Mai Presley Main Felix Malone Brinly Maples Margaret Mardis Andrea Marquez Milton Marquez Taytum Martin Caige Mauldin Owen Maxwell Kaden McBride Shaylee McCandless Breena McCartney Ciera McCrae Kayton McDoulett Daylon McGee Colin McKinney Grace McLaughlin Justin McLean Kyauna McMullen Colin McPherson Noah Medrano Shelby Mellinger Sara Mercer Micky Merwin Kylie Middleton Jordan Miller

Tyler Miller Rance Mitchell Jacob Mohow Jr. Jadiel Molina Tyler Molskness Nicole Moore Landon Moss Elizabeth Mowles Erick Mullendore Keeton Mullens Bailey Myrko Haley Nassar Angel Nava Cort Nayphe Candice Neel Echo Newman An Nguyen Hoc Nguyen Jennifer Nguyen Jolene Nguyen Kelly Nguyen Nolan Nguyen Teresa Nguyen Tuan Nguyen Vivian Nguyen Trinity Nix Hunter Nunn Eduardo Ochoa-Gonzalez Carson Padgett Jeremias Paez Kale Parker Lucas Patteson Kayla Pennyfeather Leandria Pennyfeather Mateo Perez Rafael Perez Noah Peters Whitney Pierce Jada Polk Makinzee Posey Evyn Prati Blake Presley Thomas Preston Jacob Provencio Jennilyn Puga

Southmoore High School Kathryn Rammage Charlotte Ramsey Alan Rangel Ariana Rankin Jezebel Rayos-Pina Julien Reece Mackenzie Reid Kylie Reynolds Isabella Riccardi Logan Richardson Olivia Riggs Hailey Ring Quintan Ringwald Desiree Rios William Roberson Jr. Sheridan Robinson Daniel Rocha Carson Rodriguez Janet Rodriguez Ashlyn Rogers Jonquil Rogers Mcclain Rogers Seth Rogers Miles Rosas Kaid Ross Jamari Rucker Bryce Rusche Jose Salazar Esperanza Sanchez Cruz Ernesto Sandate Jr. Gracie Sanders Tyler Sanders Damian Sandoval Daniel Satterlee Hailey Scheetz Josef Schilling Jordan Schmidlen Taylor Schrimshaw Richard Schubach III Gabriel Seaton Addison Shaner Treyson Shaver Jada Shealy Aiden Shepard Elysa Shephard

Aden Shepherd Cassidy Shobert Kason Sifert Jeremy Sipes Abel Smith Christopher Smith Evan Smith Jerimiah Smith KayAnn Smith Madison Smith Tristan Smith Zyon Smith Mariah Soliz Isabela Soria Aubree Sorrells Hailey Southerland Camy Stark Auhnesty Stevenson Westbrook Stewart Derek Stills Karl Stogsdill Rashawn Stone Michelle Stow Katy Stowe Alen Strawn Avery Swearingen Cadence Swindler Zasha Taboada Imam Talukder Andrew Tang James Tanner Jaron Taylor II Mia Tee Joseph Tiger Jr. Matteo Torracca Jeremiah Tottress Jr. Anh Tran Tina Tran Tu Tran Teighlor Tuck Ben Ulaj Riley Underwood Adriana Unrein Brandon Valdes Landon Valenzuela

Solana Valerio-Weekley Steven Vargas Larsen Vettori Selena Villarreal Kaci Vineyard Starla Wade Brady Walls Kyleigh Warren Maggie Washington Jadyn Webster Kaelyn Webster Trentin Weese Gabriel Wheeler Kylee White Makenzie White Joseph Whitten Lauryn Wilhelm Landon Williams Tyler Willige Kailee Willis Kennedy Willis Jared Wilson Jayden Wilson Kaley Wilson Gage Wise Noah Wong Kamiaya Woods Rachel Worley Noah Wyse Sydney Yaffe Delaney Yandell Gabriel Yandell Chase Yarger Bradley Yeatman Paetlyn Yeo Haley York Faith McLaughlin Jay Parks

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Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Logan Jo Abernathy Sarah Maame Adoma Adade-Tabi Nobilat Irene Boluwatife Adesanya Reagan Ruth Neimann Aduddell Tristan Michael Aduddell Jose Yahir Aguero Sylvester Olurotimi Ajetunmobi Jr. Angel Eduardo Alcantara Arroyo Shan Ali Jacelyn Dalynn Allen Andrew William Allensworth Cleo Catherine Altom Kalie Jenae Tutcenen Amos Cameron James Bryant Anderson Johnathan Isaac Anderson Kalynn Samone Anderson Jadyn Lee Apple Alexander McCaslin Archer Brandon Rejaun Arnold Emmaleigh Marcella Sue Arnold Arieahna Nayla Arradondo Angel Arroyo Morgan Walker Ashworth Philippe Karla Assenguele Betchem Anthony Jose Atwood Martavion Linell Austin Randy Avalos Jhonattan Alejandro Avila Jr. Madison Caye Axtell Mariah Renae Bailey Maya Alice Bain Beau Isaac Baker Brayden Wayne Baker Brooklyn Nicole Baker Marcos Omar Balderrama Benjamin Alexander Baldwin Zachary Dale Bandy Adyan Lajoyce Banks Brianna Reese Barton Vivianna Alejandra Bautista Nicholas Alexander Begley Hunter William Belyeu Maecie Raelene Bender Autumn Paige Beres Brennen Cameron Berry Ethan Wilson Bieger Ethan Tyler Billins Molly Elizabeth Blalock Tara Jessica Nichole Blice Mason Samuel Blumenthal Michelle Emmanuela Bolfrey Nathan Bonilla Payton Braven Boon Callum Maddox Borden Colette Aubrielle Borden David Adam Boulanger Jimmy Ray Bowers III Corbin Victor Brann Dylan Ray Branson Jackson Hunter Branum Jaden Michelle Brassfield Blevin Carter Brewer

Layla Miracle Brewer Zane David Brian Neeson Wayne Bright Ethan Jaron Brinkley Garett Lane Britt Jaquarius Jeshaan Britton Brody Gavin Bryce Ryan Glenn Bundy Austyn Rashel Burkhammer Carson Scott Burnett Nayeli Itzel Calderon Khasandrah Ann Callan Tristan Allen Callison Ambriasia Nyshell Calvin Skylar Marie Campbell Dontay Daniel Carbajal Emily Crystal Cardiel Whitney Faith Carr Jonah Lee Carrethers Victor Manuel Carrillo Hailey Elizabeth Carroll Trae Angelou Je Laime Carson Drake James Casey Kieran Belle Cassady Callie Estelle Castor Hayli Reese Castor Stephen Bryce Chamberlain Garrett Tyler Chandler Skye Taylor Charlton Christina Chau Angel Gabriel Chavez Isabella Grace Chavez Zane Thomas Chavez Dejanique Lanisha Sky Cheadle Tashaun Elijah Chestand Trinity Grace Chism Jerika Paris McKenzie Choate Bridget Sue Clarkson Cade Dayton Clarkson Erin Diane Clay Jacob Lynn Claybaugh Andrew Brendan Lynn Cline Kaleb Cole Coberley Kaitlynn Denae Cody Cooper Chase Compton Jake Ryan Conner Dillon James Cook Shelbi Reanne Cook Alvin James Cook Motes Caydence Dawn Cooper Chase Aidan Cooper Luke Christopher Cooper Madison Marie Cooper Haley Elizabeth Coover Cadence Rayn Corbett Eunice Ivon Cornejo Rodrigo Covarrubias Jr. Jake Rilen Crawford Jackson Alexander Crum Viviana Ann Cruz Cody Wayne Cunniff Jr. Hannah Rae Cunningham

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Westmoore High School Alyssa Brooke Dalley Schofield Kyle Ross Damman Terran Renee Danenberger Kathy Thuy Dang Abigail Hope Dansereau Sydney Lyn Davis Jinasta Dawee Jacie Emerson Deal Shaniah Marie Dean Logan Riley Deboutez Nathan Conner Deboutez Daniel Roger Dewald Carina Elizabeth Diaz Joshua Jaxon Diffin Elizabeth Ann Dill Cindy Thi Dinh Dyllan Thien Di Doan Richard Doan Tram Bao Doan Jayden Rayne Dobbs Noah Jeremiah Dockstader Sarah Michelle Douglas Angel Sammuel Duarte Hedrick Braxton James Dunning Miguel Angel David Duran Collin Daniel Dykstra Michael Eugene Eckert III Rico Jaylen Edwards Cade Anthony Erickson Dylan Jaime Escareno Selene De La Cruz Estevane Sydnee Reese Estrada Gage Allen Evans Mario Alexander Ewing Jr. Ajibola Zion Faboro Joseph Ryan Falcon Aidan Virgil Falcone Michael Arcangelo Falcone Amelia Rae Farrow Madison Grace Flickinger Claire Elizabeth Flores Jassmin Flores Viramontes Jason Cole Florez Lucas Daniel Forman Timothy Blayck Foster Aidan Christopher Fox Marissa Alexis Fraire Anthony Wayne Frederick Quinton Mack French Kelsey Marie Frost Syerra Louise Fuhrig Madison Renee Gaines Lauren Emily Gallegos Kevin Gandhi Grant Joseph Gappa Emely Garcia Teeana Marcela Garcia Tiffany Garcia Maria Jose Garcia Amor Kendal Suzanne Garey Bo Alan Garrett Guadalupe Garza Medina

Kaylee Jeanne Gent Faryn Jade Glass Martaya Lavern Glinton Layla Marie Gonzales Mariazucena Gonzalez Sabrina Lee Gonzalez Tai Evan Gott Kaibren Evan Grant Mackclaude Kyser Greasham Keaton William Greer Maddox Kaden Gregor Malia Eileen Gross Dylan Guillen Julia Joy Gunter Vivian Vi Ha Eden Penelope Haack Parker David Hahn Avery Elizabeth Halverson Lane Grayson Hamm Conye Shakur Wykie Hammons Elijah Cameron Handley Jalen Dervon Hardison Jermaine Dervon Hardison Cammy Nicole Hargrove Jacob Dylan Harris Cole Davis Harrison Daniel Alexander Harrison Shelby Lynn Harvey Anna Hayashizaki Alexandra Bennett Hayen Cooper Lee Hayes Karsyn Brooke Hayes Alexis Faith Henderson Astin Drake Henderson Carson Paul Hennessee Gabriel Jaxon Henry Jacob Allen Herndon Jared Ray Herndon Danny Bryan Herrera Nicholas Manuel Herrera Reed Asuyeta Hixson Angelyn Phuong Tien Hoang William Evan Hodgson Samira Nicole Hollar Holly May Hornbeck Ashton Curtis House Mandie Shea Howry Brooklynn Lane Huffer Christopher Pike Hughes Lillyana Michelle Hurtado Tristan Faith Idleman Rece Cheyenne Irvin Corinthians Dwan Jackson Makayla Lashea Jackson Julia Rose Jacobs Abel Jaquez Jr. Emily Leora Jeffers Serenity Hope Jenkins Stefon Michael Johnson Yasmine Skyy Mone Johnson Issac J Jones Kenneth Lee Jones

Shannaci Lachelle Jones Suzanne Victoria Jones Sydney Sarai Jones Jabari Michael Jordan Haley Nicole Juristy Daniel Thien Kachelmyer Brooklynn Ann Kaffenberger Randon Troy Kanchanakomtorn Min Kang Kelsey Jolene Karniewicz Coby David Karr Cherish La'Rya Kawaykla Dalton David Kennedy Vianna Kate Keopadabsy Kaylee Bliss Kerby Chad Son Kim Kenny Son Kim Steven Son Kim Alyssa King Devian Lamar King Bethanie Dawn Kitchel Emma Nicole Kitchel Bradley Gage Kokendoffer Tyler Ray Koonce Hannah Grace Kordic Emily Lynn Labeth Preston Scott Lakin Alayah Kimora Lampkin Adam Lee Landon Molly Michele Lane Austin Kyle Laponsey Hunter Alexandria Law Shawn Latray Lawrence Jr. Kaleb Reese Lawson Taylon Jay Laxson Mia Le Thinh Truong Le Matthew Kyong Lee Alexzander Warren Legg Theodore Schley Lemser Hailey Autumn Leonard Jamyric Latrell Levy Ariana Deann Lewis Miles Clifford Lewis III Skye Maree Lewis Wenlin Li Abbygail Alexandria Lindsey Trey Gene Lindsey Aynslee Beth Linduff Blake Gregory Linn Hayden Patrick Linville Ashley Nicole Logan Sierra Marie Long Ariana Lopez Emily Merie Lopez Fernando Jose Lopez Melanie Gabriela Lopez Jekayla Christal Lovett Dixon Marilyn Elizabeth Lozano Janicia Jean Luis Jayden Christopher Lujan Jadeyn Renee Lummus

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Angelina Jo Lumpkins Cayden Christopher Lumry Miyana Branay Lusk Anh Thu Nguyen Luu Chacity Naomi Macias Payton Jay Maddox Samirah Mieji Madou Sophia Mianna Magallanes Geo Chou Magerus Jennifer Trinh Mai Henry James Malilay Alyssa Noelle Martens Detrevion Deante Martin Jordan Coreion Martin Beth Raelynn Martinez Jacob Martinez Marissa Elena Martinez Micaela Devon Martinez Emma Lucia De Jesus Martinez Tineo Leonardo Mata Harper Wrenn Mays Kelsey Renee McAlvain Senteria Tiffany McCain Bralen Acoda McCalister Solomon David McDonald Sean Alexander McFarland Donovan Chase McGilberry Makenna Renee McKee Conner Michael McLaughlin Bobby Jermaine McNeal Legacy Shyenn McNeill Alexia Christine McRae Aaron Richard Melott Kyler Joe Melugin Daphne Mendoza Edgar Luis Mendoza Kiera Ashley Menor Estefania Mergil Martinez Taylor Mackenzie Messenger Lillian Dawn Meyer Sydnee Smita Michael Ayden Rylyn Miller Erin Kae Mackenzie Miller Mason Garrett Miller Gavin Alexander Moffatt Alexis Jean Moon Cassie Gayle Morgan Kirsten Cadence Morgan Kya Rae Morgan Ken Blake Mueller Jaiden Kay Murphy McKenna Ranae Murtha Morgan Nichole Myers Marcus Anthony Ardon Nading Adhwaith Santhosh Natarajan Tarik Omari Nelson Jr. Madeline Paige Nesiba Christin Faith Newman Riley Ashton Ng Britney Trinh Ngo Chloe Quynh Ngo

Lina Tuong Vy Ngo Anna Ngoc Thao Nguyen Binh Thanh Nguyen Douglas Minh Nguyen Ervin Ninh Nguyen Ethan Tien Nguyen Jonathan Tri Nguyen Kacy Linh Nhi Nguyen Laura Ngoc Nhi Nguyen Lexie Thao Nguyen Ngoc Khanh Quyen Nguyen Rose Nguyen Terry N Nguyen Tina Pham Nguyen Trung Tuan Nguyen Somtoo Phil Nkurumeh Tiara Mariah Noel Elizabeth Charlene Norfleet Emma Catherine Norfleet Gabriella Ngueptchwang Nwanko Manuelle Ingride Ngamo Nwanko Alberto Ochoa Jr. Joy Marie Oku Michael Oluwatimilehin Olajide Ayomide Ebikaboere Oloyede Olivia Rachel Olson Jasmine Michele Ordonio Erik Alexander Ortega Malorey Grace Outon Laci Juliann Overstreet Mykayla Brianne Owen Cade James Parkison Raphael Christian Parson Paige Leeann Paxton Aubree Anna Skye Payne Kourtney Ann Marie Pearn Jake Thomas Pendergraft Makenna Lorraine Penrod Daisy Itzel Perez Oscar Samuel Perez Cindy Nha Pham Sophia Mimi Pham Tu Minh Pham Tyler Tien Pham Vivian Trang Pham Kaden Deron Phelps Mercedes Sierra Phillips Braden Lee Pierone Amanda Rose EstellePitts Denicio Ruben Ponce David Allen Porter Dylan Luke Poteet Jennifer Grace Prater Kaylee Savannah Prentice Alejah Moria Prince Jasmine Destiny Prince Holt Tanner Griffin Puder Jacqueline Mashell Pursley Brooklyn Darice Quigel Cia Avagail Radford Malika Renae Hope Rains Amelia Dianna Ramirez

Westmoore High School Andrew Ramirez Gonzalez Jaime Anthony Ramos Leonardo Omar Ramos Grant Harrison Ramsey Juandiego Rascon Luke Axton Rawlins Abby Mae Ray Jaden Elizabeth Ray Marah Lindsay Ream Andrew Jacob Redding Alex Michael Reed Andrew Stanley Reiter Britney Renee Rempe Raul Requena Alexia Katheryn Reyes Maricella Petra Reyes Felipe Angel Reyna Alliyha Richburg Macy Ann Riel Gisell Rivas Dosal Marlene Rivera Zoey Naomi Rivera Hernandez Autumn Skye Roberts Ray Robinson Ethan Cade Robison Noah Wade Roddy Sophia Reese Rodgers Anastasia Jocelynn Rodriguez Aubrey Nicole Rodriguez Elba Ivana Rodriguez Natalia Rodriguez Shelby Eli Rogers Andrew Mitchell Rohleder Yesenia Sarah Olivarez Rojas Kaleb Andrew Roper Junior Delfino Roque Avery Elizabeth Rose Cory Ryland Rose Zoe Denise Ross Adrian Olivo Ruiz Ryan Alexander Russo Destiny Angelique Ryan Alexandra Irene Saavedra Cassandra Yvonne Saavedra Queentazjah Renea Sadler Fernando Fabian Salcedo Alejandro Salinas Dion Salkic Arial Demi Sanamixay Nissa Berenise Sanchez Victoria Elizabeth Sanchez Celina Lizzeth Sanchez Lopez Gavin Dakota Sandbo Mya Renay Sanders Yarely Sarmiento Riley Alexander Satterlee Savannah Marie Schuler Chance Landon Schumann Ethan Grant Schwing Malachi LC Scott Chloe Nevaeh Scroggins Alexander Tobias Seda

Marco Antonio Segundo Sonthala Tyler Sengvilay Emma Sophia Shanklin De'Angelo Marque'L Shanks II Aidan Lawrence Shatswell Mia Kayleigh Shaw Aulbriauna Faith Shelton Zarek Khalil Shockley Amaya Anastaisia Sianez Swab N Siddiqui Adnan Sikder Marlyn Ylliani Silva Jack Evan Simpson Sir Richard De Erick Simpson Daniel William Sioux Jaxson Lee Slemp Andrew Jacob Smelser Andrew Marshall Smith Jaiden Nicole Smith Karizma Reginea Smith Shaelee Danielle Smith Willie Dean Smith III Carson Bradley Snyder Madeline Bryn Snyder Johnathan Michael Sosa Jr. Ethan Martin Stacy Soren Thomas Stevens Abigail Nancy Stollsteimer Brooke Ashley Stone Thomas Chase Stoner Brock Michael Stoyanoski Zachary Alan Stricklin Logan Alan Summers Annabelle Josephine Swanson Lily Rose Sykes Carson Szeto Lucas Graham Talkington Faith Renee Tames Logan Ray Tate Raymond Paul Taylor Taryn Linn Taylor Valerie Santos Teixeira Carl Alessandro Terry Jonah Job Tharp Christian Jose Thomas Keith Andrew Thompson Kylie Elizabeth Thompson Kylie Michaelle Thompson Sarah Renee Thompson Chloi Elizabeth Thurman Courtney Lynn Tibbals Karina Raquel Tice Lydia Rae Toney Janet Quynh Nhu Tong Gissey Judith Torres Melanie Torres Grace Evelyn Townsend Aternity Valentina Tramel Brandon Tan Tran Hoang Ngoc Tran Kenny Tran Larry Hoang Nghia Tran Matthew Minh-Duc Tran Quan Minh Phan Tran

Thao Dieu Thi Tran Addison Tayte Treadway Tyler Logan Trent Alisa Nguyen Trinh Gage Paxton Trinkle Brady Edward Troutman Trang Ngoc Truong Tyson Cong Tan Truong Van Tran Truong Joseph Matthew Turbett Haylee Renee Turner Aubrey Nicole Uhrig Brooklyn Renee Urwin Adan Valderrama Skylar Chance Vallejo Nhu Ngoc Thao Van Marshall Alexander Van Stavern Jennifer Nicole Vasquez Chloe Anna Vaughan Robert James Vaughn Chasity Cheyenne Vela Joseph Louis Vela Marycarmen Villalobos Lopez Duong Hai Vu Nicholas Thang Vu Rachel Uyen Vu Tyler James Vuong Alizabeth Analee Walker Lainie Renee Walker Tyrese Rashawn Walker Julia Dianne Wallace Tony Van Wang Xazavier Terrance Zayon Ware Colby Dean Watson Nathan Daniel Welch Kylie Corinne Weldon Kaleb Garrett Welsh Caleb Andrew White Melia Zanae Whitfield Taryn Machaela Whitlow Cooper Jack Whitnah Alana Janae Williams Brooke Michael Williams Cimyah Dionne Williams Kevion O'Shea Williams Tanner Ryan Williams Logan James Willoughby Katelyn Shea Wilmore Analisa Nicole Wilson Kaleb Anthony Wilson Perry Jonas Nathaniel Withey Ashley Nicole Wood Jillian Kathryn Wood Carsi Paige Woodring Luke Edward Woods Reed Scott Wortham Kama Grace Wyatt Tristan Jeremy Wythe Brooke Nicole Young Letrae D'Carlos Lemar Young Jannat Said Zaben Jared Alfredo Zavala Kaitlyn Alexis Zuniga

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Award-winning care close to home!

Norman Regional Health System was recently named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and Heart Care, as well as one of America’s Best Stroke Centers by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

What this means for our patients:

Emergency

Heart

Stroke

Fast, lifesaving care

Top level, evidence-based care

Certified, evidence-based care

Top of the line processes in place

Large amount of services o ered in one location – the Norman Regional HealthPlex

Timely diagnosis and treatment

Better outcomes and less readmissions for heart attacks and failures

Patient satisfaction and better outcomes

All three categories are backed by trusted patient recommendations and research about women’s healthcare preferences.

Choose a health system that knows women face different health concerns and are qualified to provide the highest level of care to women, men and children.

Choose Norman Regional because we were chosen by Women’s Choice!

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BY NRHS STAFF

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This story sponsored by

NRHS Emergency Team, Nurse Honored by Mental Health Non-profit

he Transition House and one of its clients will honor Norman Regional’s Emergency Department and a nurse for their actions during a health crisis.

The department and nurse Madelynn “Maddie” Williams was awarded a special Gift of Hope, which was handmade by the client.

The Transition House client wanted to honor those working in the Emergency Department for what he said was outstanding care after he experienced a medical emergency.

The client was playing basketball outside with two other Transition House clients when he suffered a seizure. The two other clients immediately called 911 and sought help for the man including calling Transition House staff after-hours. He was transported to Norman Regional Hospital where the team and nurse Williams expertly coordinated his care.

has been providing hope and opportunities for recovery from serious mental illness and substance use disorders since 1982.

Williams recently completed the Nurse Residency Program at Norman Regional, which helps nurses successfully transition from nursing school graduate to nursing professional. Norman Regional’s “The emergency department team was quick, kind and program is one the first in the state to received compassionate,” said Bonnie Peruttzi, executive director accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation of Transition House.

Program.

The Emergency Department also worked with Tran“This program prepares nurses like [Williams] sition House staff including Amanda Sherf to obtain a so that they can confidently and expertly grow complete list of medications and arrange a ride home in their career. We are thankful to the Transiback to Transition House. tion House and the client for honoring her Transition House empowers and encourages clients to and highlighting the difference nurses make focus on gratitude as a tool for increasing life joy – an in the lives of others,” said Jason Milam, RN, essential part of healing and recovery. Transition House director of emergency services.

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BY ANASTASIA THOMAS, MS, RD/LD – NRHS CLINICAL DIETITIAN

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This story sponsored by

The Dangers of Diet Culture

ummer is around the corner, which most likely means that “ideMost diets don’t work long term and are simply a “quick fix” which do al” body is at the top of many to-do lists. Did you know that half more harm than good. Diets are unrealistic, hard on your body, and fail of all New Year’s resolutions in the US are based on weight 95% of the time. Weight cycling, also known as “Yo-Yo dieting”, is linked loss? Thirty billion dollars are spent on diet products each year to poor sleep quality, greater risk for insomnia, sleep disturbances and and approximately 45 million Americans diet every year. daytime dysfunction, and sleep apnea. Poor sleep quality is associated Diet culture is a social expectation that tells us how we should eat and with weight gain due to increased intake of fats, overall quality of food, look, and that if our bodies look a certain way – we are more accepted. and total calorie intake. Recent research suggests that poor sleep and Diet culture is dangerous and could harm people of all sizes, sex, and weight cycling are associated with poor cardiovascular health among age. There are so many different diets out there that are confusing, women (because women are more likely to diet than men), lead to inrestrictive, and overwhelming. Food has plenty of appropriate uses in creased disposition of visceral fat (fat that surrounds your vital organs), our culture, including nourishment, celebration, enjoyment, and satisand can reduce arterial oxygen tension (inability of the lungs to properfaction, but trying to manipulate our body size is not one of them. Diet culture focuses on thinness over health and well-being. Often times, ly oxygenate the blood).

diet culture encourages us to cut out entire food groups (like carbohyThe bottom line is that we should not fear food and should not allow drates) to lose weight and makes us believe that some foods are “good and bad”, “real and fake”, and “clean and dirty”. When we associate some social media influencers (or even family and friends) to tell us carbohydrates with gaining weight and losing weight, it only creates how we should and shouldn’t eat. No one is perfect, especially when food fear, guilt, and even more insecurities. it comes to our dietary habits. Instead of jumping from one fad diet to another, reach out to a nutrition professional such as a Registered DiHealth is not based on your size or number on the scale because etitian Nutritionist who can help you find healthy alternatives and smart health cannot be determined based on how we look. According to statistics, there are 36.8% of adults in Oklahoma that are obese (17.3% of solutions to address your unhealthy eating habits. Focus on balance high schoolers who are obese or overweight). Yes, obesity is associ- and moderation of ALL FOODS, perceive food as nourishing, delicious, ated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hyperten- and satisfying. Check out www.myplate.gov to learn about balanced sion, and certain cancers, but obsessing with thinness is risky on many plate for every stage of life, sex, and age. Also check out one of the latlevels because food restriction can lead to unhealthy relationship with est videos about balanced nutrition from one of our NRHS Registered food, mood swings, dehydration, constipation, malnutrition, decreased Dietitians https://vimeo.com/693713110 . metabolism, muscle loss, and even an eating disorder.

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MPS Earns Over $300,000 for Moore Love 2022 Beneficiaries

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oore Public Schools had its final day of fundraising on March 4 and after the last donations trickled in, the students, employees and administrators earned a combined total of $348,291. The nonprofits selected as this year’s Moore Love beneficiaries will receive checks from MPS Leadership Students on April 18 that will help them sustain selected programs and will also help begin a new Bridges Program at MPS.

• Regional Food Bank: Backpack Program: MPS works with the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank to provide food in backpacks for approximately 700 MPS elementary students without enough food at home to sustain them over the weekend. MPS also has food pantries at many junior highs and high schools for older students.

• The Sharing Tree: The Sharing Tree is a nonprofit that serves This is the fifth year of the MPS Moore Love philanthropic initiative, families in need by providing a no-cost, dignified shopping expewhich has a focus on engaging the MPS community to unite as one rience. Their facility is stocked with clothing, household items and fundraising powerhouse to provide funding for real solutions. The necessities. Many of their patrons are MPS families.

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• Moore Public Schools Foundation & Bridges, Inc.: Bridges is a non-profit organization located in Norman with a mission of empowering students in a family crisis or who live alone to succeed. Staff work to remove barriers to high school graduation including help with food, clothing, shelter, and medical needs. They offer students counseling in life skills and advocates help them finish high school and move into the next phase of adulthood with the support of mentors and resources. The MPS Foundation has a mission of enhancing academic excellence, supporting the MPS district, and encouraging community and business involvement with MPS, including assisting with financial support. Through this new partnership, the MPS Foundation will build a capital framework to ultimately renovate or build a site in the MPS district where Bridges can implement their program with MPS students who find themselves in need of safety, security, and the support necessary to graduate.

Student leadership teams from Moore, Westmoore, and Southmoore High Schools heard nonprofit pitches and made the selec-

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tions in July 2021. This group drives the fundraising efforts for their schools and assists the junior high and elementary schools with fundraising ideas and encouragement. The set fundraising month is February, but MPS students often begin fundraising activities for their interschool competition when school starts in August. MPS has approximately 24,500 students and 2,700 staff members throughout 35 school sites.

Dr. Robert Romines said, “We set a fundraising goal this year that our collective student body completely blew away. I am so proud of all our students and staff who worked hard to make this funding happen for our nonprofits. I’m also humbled by the groundwork we’ll now be able to accomplish through the MPS Foundation and Bridges for our homeless and shelter-insecure population. We can begin a program to care for our own students, right here in Moore.”

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PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — MAY CALENDAR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Saturday, May 21, 10:30 a.m.

Early Explorers

Many virtual programs require signup in advance with a valid email address. Go online to www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/calendar for more information and the most current schedule of upcoming events.

Thursday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.

Summer Learning Kickoff & Parade

Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.

Manga Book Club

Southwest OKC Library, 2201 SW 134Th Street, OKC

Monday, May 9, 2:00 p.m.

Meditation and Mindfulness

Monday, May 2, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10, 6:00 p.m.

PLS Reads Book Discussion: The Music of Bees

Life Skills: Babysitting 101 for Ages 10-15

Tuesday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.

Family Story Time (All Ages)

Thursday, May 12, 19 6:00 p.m.

Navigating Medicare and Choosing Ideal Coverage

Monday, May 23, 5:00 p.m.

Discord Discourse for Teens (On Discord)

Wednesday, May 4, 11, 25 10:30 a.m. Music Connection Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 4:30 p.m.

Open Study Space

Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.

Community Conversation: Foster Care & Adoption

Wednesday, May 11, 18, 4:30 p.m.

Open Study Space

Thursday, May 5, 12, 4:30 p.m.

Open Study Space

Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Penn Avenue Literary Society Book Discussion

Monday, May 16, 4:30 p.m.

Life Skills: Hobbies for Ages 10-15

Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 3110:00 a.m. Tai Chi for Better Balance

Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.

Early Explorers

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time (3-5 Years)

Emergency Preparedness & Hands-Only CPR

Friday, May 27, 5:30 p.m.

Under the Sea Dance Party

Wednesday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 a.m. Rhythm Babies (0-18 Months)

Tuesday, May 31, 4:30 p.m.

Summer Learning Kick-Off – Oceans of Possibilities

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard Ave. Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:30 p.m.

Yoga

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 4:30 p.m.

STEAM Kids (5-7 years): Math

Tai Chi for Better Balance

Thursday, May 5, 19 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time (1-3 Years)

Thursday, May 12, 10:30 a.m.

Early Explorers

Wednesday, May 18, 4:00 p.m.

Sensory Explorers

Friday, May 20, 6:00 p.m.

Pop Up Maker Lab: Maker Mobile (The Station at Central Park)

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Special Note: Community Art Show – Southwest OKC Library Local Artists Displayed All Day Sunday, May 15 through Saturday, May 28

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MAY 2022 Due to positive tests for the coronavirus across the area and the constant changes still taking place as of our press deadline, please confirm the events and services listed in this calendar are still in place before making your plans to attend or participate.

It’s especially important to ensure the safety of your family, loved ones and yourself by practicing safe COVID-19 recommendations.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE YELLOW ROSE THEATER 1005 SW 4th Street – 405-793-7779 The Lightmaster – Through May 21st – Who is Walter Winstriker? Is he a famous pirate? A famous marshal from the Old West? A legendary film star from the Golden Age of Cinema? A world-class explorer? A famous Civil War general? What will Nellie have to say about the whole thing? And will the mayor pull of some evil plan? For answers, come see “The Lightmaster to find out.

Call now to make your reservations: 405-793-7779.

FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK 405-325-3272 The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the finest university art museums in the United States. Strengths of the more than 20,000 object permanent collection (including the approx. 3,300-object Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the more than 4,500-object James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection) are the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, traditional and contemporary Native American art, art of the Southwest, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to the present.

Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year that explore the art of various periods and cultures.

EXHIBITIONS Ascendant Webinar Through August 14 The decades following World War II were rife with change on a global scale, no less so for Native American artists at the University of Oklahoma. For this exhibition we consider the Native art students enrolled at OU from 1946-1954 as the “second generation” of Native artists in the legacy of the University, following in the footsteps of the Kiowa Six. These students came to OU at a time of political, social, and personal transformation. Amid such pressures as the Indian Termination Act, relocation programs, the rise of student civil-rights movements, and eventually the Red Power movement (which has roots at OU), this generation of Native artists made strides toward self-determination.

Artists turned to ancestral philosophies of art-making to represent their identity, celebrate heritage, and assert individual artistic agency. During this period Native art was becoming increasingly accepted as “fine art.” Institutions like the Philbrook Indian Annual and various schools and art markets were developing toward Indian self-expression and identification—in part because of the influence of the artists who were trained at OU during the postwar decades. This generation of artists is notable as teachers and leaders, whose resounding influence on the vast field of Native American art is felt to this day.

The exhibition explores the context in which this remarkable group of students came to OU, presents their development as artists, and demonstrates their legacy. Curators for the exhibition include instructor Dr. Alicia Harris and student curators Meagan Anderson, Danielle Fixico, Chris Tallbear, Olivia von Gries, and Nathan Young. This exhibition was made possible with generous support from the Mellon Foundation.

Resistance, Memory, and Play Through July 3 Since 2005, the Jerome M. Westheimer Sr. and Wanda Otey Westheimer Distinguished Visiting Artist program has provided the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art the opportunity to exhibit work by significant contemporary artists.

New media artist Joseph DeLappe is the eighth participant in this esteemed program. Resistance, Memory, and Play highlights the work of DeLappe, who has been working with electronic and new media since 1983. He has exhibited his artwork, which includes online gaming performances and sculpture, in Australia, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Mexico, Italy, Peru, Sweden, and Canada. A recipient of the 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship, DeLappe’s work examines relationships between art, technology, and social issues. Through multimedia, including video games, paintings, and sculpture, he confronts audiences with his perspective on relevant current issues.

Resistance, Memory, and Play: The Work of Joseph DeLappe opens to the public Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. with an opening talk about the exhibit with DeLappe. The exhibition will be on display at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art through July 3, 2022.

Friday, May 20 at 9:30 am, our guest will be Courtney Hofman, assistant professor of Anthropology at OU, whose research interests include human-wildlife interactions. She will share her perspective on artworks in the museum’s collection that feature canine companions. Dogs (and other pets) are welcome in the Zoom audience for this program. Also, we’ll have a special announcement about an exciting new partnership with a local coffee company!

OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7777 S. May Avenue, OKC – 405682-7579.

OYP – Festival Strings, Chamber Orchestra, Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m.

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras presents our 2022 Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM. Please join the Festival Strings, Chamber Orchestra and Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic at Oklahoma City Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Center for an afternoon of amazing music making by OKYO's outstanding students. $7.00 adults; $5.00 for youth / students, seniors (65+) and active-duty military. A special $20 Family Pack is available for families of four to eight and can be purchased by contacting the OCCC Box Office by phone at: 405-6827579. Limit one family pack per household, per performance.

All seating General Admission.

Additional handling charges will apply to all ticket purchases. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges.

For more information call 405-6827579 or purchase tickets at occc. universitytickets.com

EVENTS Coffee with the Collection May 20 at 9:30 a.m.

Grab your favorite cup of coffee and start your morning off right with a delightful look at artwork from the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. These virtual discussions feature a favorite object from the collection presented by a curator, OU faculty member, or other art professional.

With a mix of works currently on OYW – Festival Winds, Oklahoma view or from the vaults as well as Youth Winds recent acquisitions, you won't want Sunday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. to miss these candid conversations.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MAY 2022 Oklahoma Youth Orchestras presents our 2022 Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1 at 7:00 PM. Please join the Festival Winds and Oklahoma Youth Winds at Oklahoma City Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Center for an afternoon of amazing music making by OKYO's outstanding students. $7.00 adults; $5.00 for youth / students, seniors (65+) and active-duty military. A special $20 Family Pack is available for families of four to eight and can be purchased by contacting the OCCC Box Office by phone at: 405-682-7579. Limit one family pack per household, per performance.

All seating General Admission. Additional handling charges will apply to all ticket purchases. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges. For more information call 405-6827579 or purchase tickets at occc. universitytickets.com Sweet Yield Studio Spring Recital 2022 Sunday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m.

You're invited to Sweet Yield Studio's annual Spring Recital celebration - D R E A M! Please join us in celebrating our sweet dancers and a wonderful 2021-2022 season. $25 Reserved [Lower Orchestra]. $20 Reserved [Upper Orchestra]. $15 Reserved [Balcony] These tickets are for in person, reserved seating. If you want the Livestream via Zoom, please purchase from the other ticketing option, Sweet Yield Studio Spring Recital 2022 - Livestream, at tickets. occc.edu. Children 4 and under do not need to purchase a ticket. But, they will need a complimentary ticket in order to be counted and get into the theater. You cannot order your complimentary ticket(s) online so please call the OCCC box office, 405-682-7579, to arrange for all of your tickets at one time, paid and complimentary.

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Additional handling charges will apply to all ticket purchases. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges.

For more information call 405-6827579 or purchase tickets at occc. universitytickets.com

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

CINCO DE MAYO Thursday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION p.m.

Central Park Pavilion and AmphiFRESH START COMMUNITY CHURCH theater, 700 S. Broadway. Featuring FOOD PANTRY lawn games, inflatables, food trucks, Open the third Thursday of each local brews, and live music! Band: month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hypnotick. Food Trucks: Dos Grin309 N Eastern Avenue, West Cam- gos Cabana, Nick’s Tamales, Cutie pus-Family Life Center. Canned and Pies Concessions, Oh My Gogi. dry goods available. Must be a res- Brewery: Anthem Brewery. For ident of Moore (please bring an ID). more information visit cityofmoore. com or call 405-793-5090.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. to MOVIE IN THE PARK 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 Faith Crossing Baptist Church, p.m.

13701 S. Pennsylvania. For more Central Park Amphitheater, 700 S. information, contact Nancy at 405- Broadway. Movie: Men in Black.

514-9990.

Join us for a free movie in the park!

Bring your family out to enjoy a flick on a Friday night. Concessions available on site. For more informaCITY MEETINGS & EVENTS tion visit cityofmoore.com or call CITY COUNCIL MEETING 405-793-5090.

Monday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Moore Friday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PARKS BOARD MEETING Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion, Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m.

700 S. Broadway. Join us for your The Station at Central Park, 700 S. lunch break and enjoy live music at Broadway. our Food Truck Fridays! A variety of food trucks right here in Central URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Park in Moore. Food Trucks: Coit’s, Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Yum Yum Bites, Cutie Pies ConcesMoore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, sion, and Cousins Maine Lobster.

Moore For more information call 405-7935090.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m.

KIDS DAY AT THE PARK Moore City Hall, 301 N. Saturday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 Broadway, Moore. p.m.

Central Park All-Inclusive PlayPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ground, 700 S. Broadway. Come Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. out and join us for the fun! Kids Day Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, at the Park is designed to get kids Moore. and their families out to local parks

to enjoy the great outdoors. As a bonus, there will be inflatables, a food truck, yard games, and free snow cones! For more information call 405-793-5090.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Monday, May 30, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 SE 4th Street. Join us at Veterans Memorial Park for this day of Remembrance. If the weather is bad the ceremony will be moved to the Station Meeting Rooms located at 700 S Broadway in Moore. For more information call 405-793-5090.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION ADOPT-A-PET Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190.

BIG TRASH PICK UP Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore.

Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

CT CLOTHING CLOSET Last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available and are free for community members.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MAY 2022 you’re interested in helping your Chamber to check availability and information contact Kelly Arnold at neighborhood reduce crime, con- to secure your spot. Contact Kim karnold@moorechamber.com. tact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793- Brown at kbrown@moorechamber.

4448. com for more information.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP DARE TO LEAD™ WORKSHOP BY Monday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

First Tuesday of each month, 6:00 MOORE NORMAN TECHNOLOGY Belmar Golf Course, 1025 E. Indian p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

CENTER Hills Road. The Chamber's annual 2800 SW 131st Street. For more in- Wednesdsay, May 4 through Friday, Golf Tournament has come around formation contact Connie Daniels at May 6, 8:00 a.m. start each day again - but BIGGER than ever! It will 405-703-2300.

The Well in Norman, 210 S. James be a full day of fun with lunch and Garner Avenue. Do you want to be 19th hole treats, 18-holes of golf, SOUTH OKC CHAMBER GOLF a leader with well-developed skills prizes, added games and opportuTOURNAMENT around courageous and daring nities to win, and MORE! Get out of Monday, May 2, 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 leadership? Based on the research the office and make connections on p.m. of Dr. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead™ is the course. There are several sponHidden Trails Country Club, 6501 an empirically based courage-build- sorships still available for your busiS. Country Club Drive. The South ing program designed to support ness to have premium exposure Oklahoma City Chamber of Com- people and performance outcomes. before and during the event, inmerce invites you to play in our The workshop focuses on four cluding: Beverage Cart - $500, 19th annual Golf Tournament on May 2, teachable, measurable and observ- Hole - $500, Golf Ball - $500, Con2022. Now is the time to sign up able skill sets to strengthen your test Hole - $250. Plus we are still your team! The entry fee is $800 courage-building skills. Experience building our teams: Team & Hole/ and your team receives a tee box this 2 1/2 day workshop with Linda Tee Sponsor - $800, 4-Person Team sign, mulligans, a special player gift, Clark, a Certified Dare to Lead™ Fa- - $650, Hole/Tee Sponsor - $150, and a chance to win door prizes. cilitator trained by Dr. Brené Brown. Vendor Hole Sponsor - $250. ConLunch will be provided before tee Individuals who successfully com- tact Kelly Arnold, karnold@mooreoff. There will also be dinner and plete the workshop will receive a chamber.com, for sponsorship inpresentation of awards following certificate of completion and earn a formation. Cancellation Policy: If the Tournament. This event is open Dare to Lead™ Trained badge to add you register for an event and do not to members and non-members. For on their LinkedIn account. Cost is cancel your reservation at least 24 more information, please contact $379. Sign up at https://enrollment. hours prior to the event you will be Emmy Karns (405) 634-1436 or em- mntc.edu/classes/bes206 or con- charged, regardless of attendance. mykarns@southokc.com tact Stefanie Garland for more info: stefanie.garland@mntc.edu.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING LUNCH DAY AT THE CAPITOL MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tuesday, May 10, 11:45 a.m. to Wednesday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. – MORNING BUZZ 1:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 6, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Alfredo’s Mexican Café, 2701 S I-35 Oklahoma State Capitol. Make your Norman Regional Moore, 700 S. Service Road. Join us for great food voice heard! Join the Moore Cham- Telephone Road. The Morning Buzz and an opportunity to grow your ber on May 4 for our annual Moore is a breakfast series that aims to con- business knowledge, share new Chamber Day at the Capitol. Don’t nect businesses by facilitating the ideas and connect with our busimiss your chance to meet with state exchange of ideas and strategies ness community. Each attendee is and local legislators, and to share for business growth and success given the opportunity to present inyour business story and the impor- through connections. Please join us formation regarding their business tance of supporting businesses. for our next Morning Buzz on Friday, to all in attendance. So, bring your Details are still pending, stay tuned! May 6, at 8am at the Norman Re- best sales pitch - make it innovative Cost: $25. Premier and Executive gional Moore Conference Center and memorable. For more informasponsorships are still available... at 700 S Telephone Road in Moore. tion contact Carol Motley at cmotcontact Kelly Arnold to secure your We will have the pleasure of hearing ley@moorechamber.com. sponsorship of this event and gain from Dr. Amanda Sadler, Norman more visibility for your business. Regional's NMOTION clinic's new Limited space is available. Call the sports medicine physician. For more 48 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2022

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS Thursday, May 12, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Ace Party Supplies & Showtime Concession. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Check out the Chamber Calendar for the location of the next one! For more information contact Kelly Arnold at karnold@ moorechamber.com.

SOUTH OKC CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, May 12, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

First United Bank & Trust, 10731 S. Western. It's 5 o'clock at First United Bank & Trust and we're cookin' out and coolin' off with cold beverages.

Join us May 12, 5 - 7 p.m., for some summer fun, some incredible givea-ways, and be prepared for some Back Yard fun and games! For more information call Elizabeth Awbrey at 405-643-1436 or email elizabethawbrey@southokc.com.

MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EGGS & ISSUES Wednesday, May 18, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main Street. Eggs & Issues is the Moore Chamber of Commerce’s forum where our business community gathers to discuss business and legislative issues. Fees/Admission: $15 for members/$20 for non-members (Register before 5/11 to get Early Bird pricing of $10/$15). hours prior to the event you will be charged, regardless of attendance. For more information contact Kim Brown at kbrown@moorechamber.com.

New Homes Available in Moore

Income Restricted NAHSI will be building new homes in Moore. These homes are 3 and 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage brick homes. This is a special program for low to moderate income families and individuals. Down payment assistance is available.

Please note the maximum gross annual income chart below (amounts could change in June 2022): 1 Person

2 Person

3 Person

4 Person

5 Person

6 Person

7 or more call

$41,000

$46,850

$52,700

$58,550

$63,250

$67,950

$72,650

NAHSI

Shannon Wilkins or Sharon Wise Call 405-964-4663 ext. 2 for more information or email

swilkins@nahsi.org Images are from prior project.

Please call for house plans and specs.

Applications can be found on our website at nahsi.org.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MAY 2022 MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MILITARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 17, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Station at Central Park, 700 S Broadway. The Moore Chamber of Commerce proudly presents this year's Military Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 17, from 11:45 am to 1 pm at The Station at Central Park at 700 S Broadway.

This year we will hear from Colonel David S. Miller, Vice Commander, Air Force Sustainment Center, Airforce Materiel Command, headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base.

Each year, this luncheon celebrates outstanding active duty and retired military personnel. National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month as a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former members of the U.S.

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Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.

The month of May is characterized by six national observances which highlight the contributions of those who have served. Contact Kim

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audience and repeat the process.

Make sure to bring your business cards or any company swag you'd like to hand out to attendees! Instant Connections is limited to the first 36 respondents and is a members-only event. For more information call Elizabeth Awbrey at 405-643-1436 or email elizabethawbrey@southokc.com.

TRANSPORTATION: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583.

• Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anyBrown at kbrown@moorechamber. where in the city of Moore for ercom for more information. rands or appointments. 8:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call SOUTH OKC CHAMBER INSTANT P.A.L.S. PROGRAM FOR SENIORS CONNECTIONS – HOSTED BY GEICO Seniors are assigned to a buddy (405) 799-3130 at least one day in who will call every day to check on advance.

OK SOUTH Tuesday, May 31, 3:00 p.m. – you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore • “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and Police Dept., (405) 793-4448.

4:30 p.m. over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare South OKC Chamber, 701 SW 74th Street. This fun and energetic nine- PROJECT RETURN HOME FOR ALZ- at 40% off. ty-minute networking event is in HEIMER’S PATIENTS IN MOORE a roundtable format and will al- For information about enrolling a low attendees to share information loved one, contact Virginia Guild about their respective business- at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy es. Attendees are allowed ninety Lewis at (405) 793-4448. seconds at each table to share inMOOREMONTHLY.COM formation and then move to a new

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Kaarnik Kalia Embraces the Full Experience of Middle School

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outhridge seventh-grader, Kaarnik Kalia says he has enjoyed going to school and learning for as long as he can remember.

“I really liked school since I was small,” said Kalia. “I like going to school so much that Saturdays and Sundays are not my most favorite days of the week.”

While it might sound a little bit crazy for a teenager to crave time at school over the freedom of the weekends, Kalia’s reasons for loving school are pretty logical.

“I think a lot of it is about being with my friends,” said Kalia. “Just talking to them and then, also, interacting with the teachers.”

For Kalia, it’s that balance between his relationships with his friends and teachers against his joy of learning. He says his favorite subjects are math and science. And it’s his passion for learning that allowed him to win 1st Place in the 7th Grade Top Scholar contest at Southridge this spring. Kalia says he worked hard to prepare for the competition.

“We had to answer about 200 questions over various subjects like math, science, English, social studies, and current events,” said Kalia. “I checked out some encyclopedias and other books from the library and read them each day for an hour to prepare for the competition.”

Kalia’s passion for learning has him digging deep into the world of science and engineering and his regular classes.

“I like building robotics and doing other kinds of engineering kinds of things,” said Kalia. “I’ve also learned some programming using the Python programming language,

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and I enjoy that very much as well.”

Outside of the classroom, Kalia has taken up the violin.

He says he practices for around 30 minutes a day.

“It seems like it might be hard, but once you get used to practicing with it, it’s not really that bad,” said Kalia.

He credits his parents for helping him strive for excellence in every area of his life. He’s an avid reader and is particularly fond of books in the science fiction genre.

Kalia says his current favorite author is Arthur C. Clarke.

“They really help me by pushing me to learn more than I already know,” said Kalia. They also always encourage me to give 100%.”

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ast summer, we told you about Moore High School freshman, Elisa Boozer and her excellent achievements in competitive shooting. This year Boozer is finding more company on her journey to the Olympics as the Cleveland County team has expanded and hit new heights.

Boozer’s accomplishments •

• High School Rifle/Pistol Teams swept the State Contest receiving 1st place in both Air Rifle and Air Pistol

4th place overall at the Under-15 Women’s Division at the US Nationals (Winter Air Gun) in December and 2nd in the super finals.

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• Oklahoma Sharpshooters won 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) OK 3-Position Air Rifle Jr. Championships (first time!)

Almost swept the OK state titles for USA Shooting, CMP Air Rifle, and 4-H. She was also the top overall Under-21 shooter.

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USA Shooting OK Jr. Championship: State Champion in Air Rifle, Runner-up in .22 Rifle, and qualified for third trip to USA Shooting Junior Olympics

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State Champion in CMP OK 3-Position Air Rifle Junior Championships

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4-H – 2nd Overall in Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Rifle, and .22 Pistol and Top Overall Female Shooter

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Westmoore Slow Pitch Coach Steps Away from the Game He Loves "Westmoore offered me a softball job," said Schwarz, "My first thought was, 'Well, I'll just get my foot in the door and then switch to baseball down the line. But I just fell in love with softball, especially the kids who put so much energy and passion into it, and I never thought about going back to baseball."

These days Schwarz has kids of his own and a wife handling the lion's share of home duties.

Now that his kids are at the age where they're starting to play sports, he wants to make sure he doesn't miss the most important moments of their lives.

"As much as I love coaching, I've missed so many of my kids' games," said Schwarz. "By the time I get home, they're already in bed. It just hit me that I've spent 24 years helping raise Westmoore kids, and now it's time for me to raise my own."

Schwarz says he has so many great memories from his time at Westmoore, most of them centered around the kids he coached.

"Gosh, I can't even name all of them, and honestly, it would be unfair to leave any of them out," said Schwarz. "We've had so many great players, and many kids go on to play college wenty-four years ago, a much younger Steve Schwarz reball, but even the ones that didn't go on to play at a higher level membered applying at Westmoore in hopes of landing a were so much fun to coach." position coaching baseball. As it often does, destiny had other plans for Schwarz, including a run of success that Schwarz's other great memory is the tremendous support from included six state championships, 25 regional championships, 471 wins, multiple "coach of the year" honors, and a spot in the state the Westmoore community and families. He says that the family atmosphere was the foundation of his coaching philosophy. softball Hall of Fame as the youngest coach to be inducted.

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"I decided early on that I wanted to run the team more like a family," said Schwarz. "No one is more intense about the game than I am, but I never wanted that intensity to get in the way of how much I cared about every player on the team. And I think that if you talked to most of my former players, they would tell you that I genuinely cared about them and encouraged them."

Schwarz's plans now are to take all that experience and encouragement and pour it into the lives of his children as they grow up. He's also ready to step up and take some of the load off his wife, Morgan.

"My beautiful wife carries so much of the load," said Schwarz. "She does triple duty, taking care of the kids and helping with all the homework. She also runs a boutique and does some photography on the side. Plus, we actually have a farm with cows, horses, and goats that she works on. It's time for me to start carrying my share of the load there."

As for the future beyond that point in time when his kids graduate from high school, Schwarz isn't quite ready to say he's done with the game for good.

"It feels weird, and I'll miss the game," said Schwarz, "But I'm out of high school ball until my kids are done. After that, who knows. Yah never say never, I guess."

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MAY SPORTS CALENDAR (All scheduled events are subject to change)

MOORE BASEBALL April 5-7 April 12-14

SOUTHMOORE

WESTMOORE

Regionals State Tourney

BASEBALL April 5-7 April 12-14

Boys Regionals Girls State Tourney Boys State Tourney

GOLF May 2 May 3-4 May 9-10

Playoffs – 1st Round Playoffs – 2nd Round Semifinals State Finals

SOCCER May 3 May 6 May 10 May 13-14

SOFTBALL April 4

State Tourney

SOFTBALL April 4

State Tourney

SOFTBALL April 4

TENNIS May 2 May 6-7 May 9 May 13-14

Girls Regionals Girls State Tourney Boys Regionals State Tournament

TENNIS May 2 May 6-7 May 9 May 13-14

Girls Regionals Girls State Tourney Boys Regionals State Tournament

TENNIS May 2 May 6-7 May 9 May 13-14

Girls Regionals Girls State Tourney Boys Regionals State Tournament

Regionals State Meet

TRACK May 7 May 13-14

Regionals State Meet

TRACK May 7 May 13-14

Regionals State Meet

GOLF May 2 May 3-4 May 9-10 SOCCER May 3 May 6 May 10 May 13-14

TRACK May 7 May 13-14

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Regionals State Tourney

BASEBALL April 5-7 April 12-14

Regionals State Tourney

Boys Regionals Girls State Tourney Boys State Tourney

GOLF May 2 May 3-4 May 9-10

Boys Regionals Girls State Tourney Boys State Tourney

Playoffs – 1st Round Playoffs – 2nd Round Semifinals State Finals

SOCCER May 3 May 6 May 10 May 13-14

Playoffs – 1st Round Playoffs – 2nd Round Semifinals State Finals State Tourney

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