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The Class of 2018
Moore Storm Walk
Our hats are off to the class of 2018. Find your favorite graduate’s name listed on the Moore, Westmoore and Southmoore graduation listings. You can also read about our schools’ talented, motivated and driven valedictorians. There’s more and more to be proud about with this graduating class!
It’s that time of year – storm season. Most residents from the May 2013 storm have recovered for the most part, having established new households or repaired their damaged structures. There are some residents however, who continue to struggle. That’s why Storm Walk came to be. Read more about it’s inaugural year!.
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Class Act: Olivia Martin
Juggling softball tournament schedules, setting up perfect tennis match ups and choosing the ideal greens to host top-notch golf contests may seem like all fun and games. In reality, it is nearly a sport on it’s own. It is a sport that requires in-depth calculations, a great amount of perseverance and a huge amount of skill. Read how the folks at the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association balance it all to give our kids excellent opportunities to compete in sports and activities at the highest level.
Olivia Martin may only be a junior high student, but her knowledge, accomplishments and interests put her in a class all her own. This scholarly, fun-loving girl gives of her time to many organizations and causes in our area. Meet Olivia and read about her many achievements in this month’s Class Acts feature.
From the Editor
Publisher Brent Wheelbarger Writers Rob Morris, Donna Walker
It’s May!
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The month of celebrations! The time we celebrate our future generation as they bid farewell to their high school days and face their future full of hopes and dreams. It’s an exciting time for our grads. Our hats are off to them. And to their parents/guardians too! Take a few minutes to read through this month’s issue as we celebrate Moore’s Seniors and congratulate them on a job well done.
- Donna Walker Editor
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Moore Class of 2018 Connor Shawn Adams Brittney Aguilar Faith Elizabeth Allen Sydney Nicole Allen Caitlin Summer Allie Caitlyn Ann Alonzo Adrian Eduardo Alvarado Noah Paul Andes John Dylan Andrews Adame Beau Cameron Archer Wesley Paul Archer Jacob Dawson Arington Caleb Nathaniel Arsenault Ema Devon Ary Cameron Michael Ash Idara Joy Sylvester Atakpo Heather Nicole Atkins Ethan Cole Attebery Kian Christopher Avery Samayel Ayala Trenton Scott Baber Taylor Dawn Bailes Joseph Mathew Balak Abigail Lane Baldwin Beth Marie Baldwin Isabella Elizabeth Battles Jaxon Douglas Beaty Rosendo Ruben Becerra Roy Bell III Colin Raye Bennett Reece Logan Bentley Zoë Jinyun Berkowitz Haley Ann Berning Iris Joanne Berrios Ali Michelle Berry Cody Michael Berry Megan Leann Berryman Alexus Alicia Berumen Brittnee AnnMarie Betancur Kaileigh Marie Biggs Rachel Leann Bingham Brialey Hope Bivens Cassidy Paige Bivens Ocean Jeanette Bivins Austin James Black Izaak Ashton Blair Christyan Malik Booker Xavier Ashton Borg Katelyn Nicole Bowlby Bryce Connor Boyd Hannah MarieAnnette Bradford Sherrice Lynnae Braxton Sarah Mae Brewer Harlie Faye Brinlee Tanner Hogan Brouchoud Madison Jeane Brown Emma Clare Brown
Nathaniel Lee Brown Ryan Matthew Brown Skylar Ashley Brown Jamie Nicole Brumit Brittany Leigh Bryant Maegan Nicole Bryant Kathryn Grace Buckendorff Austin Ryan Bunch Easton Bennett Burns Cameron Davis Butcher Tanisha Yvette Butler Kamryn Revay Byrd Cheyenne Jada Caliguri Kylie Logue Campe Tess Cao Jorge Antonio Cardenas Chacon
Hannah Grace Carey Lizbeth Caro Fraire Hannah Marie Carroll Katelyn Nicole Carter Christiano Jose Cassil Oguzhan Çelik Lauren Makenzie Chancellor Abigale Annette Chandler Noah Cecil Chapin Madison Carley Charping Andrew Chen Brooklyn Paige Clark Jacob Daniel Clark Timothy William Clark Chandler Zane Clouse Desmond Omar Coates Jasmine Renee' Coburn Logan Alexander Coggins Jennifer Lynn Collier Seth Michael-Stockham Collins Mikayla Lenae Conner Daisy Sue Cook Jeremiah Dewayne Cook Antonio Ray Cooks Jr. Dakota Blake Cooper Makala Marie Copeland Aaron Michael Corbett Sidny Jazmine Corona Caleb Bryce Cotten Garrett Dawson Cottrell Kelley Mae Couffer Ian Ray Cowen Katelyn Madison Cox Baylee Garrett Crego Alyssia Diane Crick Tucker Behr Crissman Brandon Connor Crook Garrett Daniel Crowley Madison Alexis Cully Austin Kieth Curtis Taylor Milan Cusher
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Deanna Kay Daniel Gabriel Alex. Coolwater Darnell Madison Dawn Davidson Destiny Elaine Davis Hillary Ann Faith Davis Braden Christopher Dehart Marissa Domonique Delgado Callie Nicole Delisle Tara May Denton Melia Jean Devine Leigh Anne Ulep Corpuz Difuntorum Johnny Harley Dockery Dolton Quaid Dockins Danielle Michelle Dodd Jenna Renae Dombos Brandon Loye Doty Christian Allen Lee Dowis Brigette Kaylin Drabek Stephanie Gaul Dupuis Sydney Marie Durham Maegan Alexandrea Durkee Britney Michelle Easter Dylan Wayne Ellis Preston Loyd Emmert Madison Lynn Englebrecht Zachery Thomas Erven Krystal Dawn Ervin Eleanor Marie Evans Kaleb Ray Ewing Shelby Marie Factor Braden Paul Fannin Cortney Isabella Farley Christopher Michael Finley Austin Lee Fisher Ethan Garrett Folsom Sophia Leigh Fowler Greyson Alexander Fox Addison Catherine Freeman Rachel Alise Frye Qwontrae Juwann Gabriel Dylan Craig Gaither Kariayonna Nashai Gates Alexander Armand Geiss Nicholas Reed George Kyla McKenzie Gipson Blake Rian Girard Cody Austin Glover Kayla Raylynn Gordon Sean Thomas Goudie Jacob Orion Graham Gabrielle Linda Faye Grant Jamerria Faye Graves Orlando Jay Green Sean David Green Morgan Cierra Gregg Nicole Ireland Gregory Ryan James Gregory
Savannah Faith Thi Gregory
Keyonna Daleah Martinae Gresham
Brookelin Paige Griffin Ashley Teata Guisinger Anna Grace Gulbranson Gabrielle Monique Guzman Paula Angela Hackbart Brittany Nicole Halbert Cameron Evan Hall Connor Matthew Hall Brittney Nicole Hamilton Cody Wade Hamilton Clayton Robert Hancock Alyvia Grace Agnes Hanson K. Lee Hansen Lagueux Brianna Paige Harris Dylan Andrew Harris Rylee Hunter Harris Zachary Ryan Harris Germar Lorenzo Harrison Caleb Emmanuel Harvey Dallas Cordell Harvick Zaiphon Darius Ross Haskan Dominic Robert Hastings McKenzie Marie Hattaway Taylor Thomas Hawkins Noah Daniel Haworth Abbygail Leann Hayes Dulani Ajani Head Reilley Sage-Bell Hedrick Christopher William Henderson Edward James Henderson Quincy Charles Henderson Angel Antonio Hernandez Ashley Nicole Hernandez Kilee Marie Hickey Klay Joseph Hicks Lanie Nicole Hinkle Chayton Gavin Hogue Nyle Antonio Holder Titus Rian Holgerson Grace Emery Holland Tabatha Renee Hollis Kianna Nicole Holmes Tianna LeShay Holmes Jaycie Michelle Hostetter Andrew Michael House Curtis Lee Houser Kaila Cheyenne Hughes Madison Jo Hulin Myung Seop Hwang Elijah Paul Ingram Aidan Parker Ivy Billy Ray Jackson Blake Matthew Jackson Daniel Ray Jackson Emma Daigh Jackson
Kenzie LeeAnn James Richard Ray Jarman Britney Marie Jennings Samantha Nicole Jimenez Brianna Jimenez Lopez Lucas Antony Jobe Lauren Michelle Johnson Samantha Kay Johnson Anthony Efton Jones Jr. Baylee Austin Jones Noah David Jones Rebecca Marie Jones Shaliyah Nasha Jones Kaitlyn Renee Jordan Sara Dayana Juarez Alexis Irene Kaelin Dylan Ray Kahlden Faith Aray Kasper Zachary Shane Kazmir Kieron Remy Kessler Baily Kay Kincannon Britney Leigh Knight Laretta Nicole Knight Drake Alan Koehn Adrienne Dawn Koscho Jarod Kenneth Krawczyk Benjamin Thomas Kretschmer Joseph Edward Kuhr Moriya Ruth Kuntzelman Jezreel Eunice Fedelicio Labuguen William Tyler Landis Patrick David Larrison Tyler Robert Larue Anna Marlene Law Gianna Monét Lawson Lillian Nicole Lawson Ashlyn Morgan Lay Kevin Viet Le Curtis Andrew Lebron Zada Leigh Lebron Diane Jihye Lee Zachary Allen Lee London Tyrese Lester A'nijah Ty'nece Lewis Mackinzie Taylor Lewis Payton Nicole Lilly Phoenix Kala Lippe Marissa Ann Marie Little Matthew Scott Lookabaugh Debora Kathleene Looker Diana Lizeth Lopez Idania Ailyne Lopez Karla Selene Lopez Savannah Lynn Love Nicholas James Lowry William Lin Lu Eryn Taylor Lunow
Matthew Connor Lunsford Christopher Ray Luttrell Alyssa Marie Machado Daysan Joesph Macom Seth Andrew Madden Jonathan Reece Madewell Hunter Dickson Magnetta Abigail Victoria Mangin Alexandria Danae Marchand Marisela Marin Jacob Scott Markcum Morgan Kennedy Marlowe Angelica Marquez Joshua Roman Marquez Cole Alan Martin Patrick Cipriano Marzett Jeremiah Andrew Mason Megan Rose Matthesen Trevor Allen Maynard Sara M McAdams Aaron Michael McCadden Kali Elaine McCall Joseph Sirus McCann Mikayla Rae McDaniel Mekale Donovan McDonald Tanner Ray McElvany Dezmond Derez McGee Trent Alexander McGuire Brooke Ashley McKeever Jeremiah Russle McKenzie Zachary Ryan McKinney Bailey Nicole McKittrick Hope Katheryne McMillin Nicolas Dean McMillin Brandon George Means Rylan Shane Meek Dustin Michael Mellor Devin Frank Mendoza Yanene Ivette Meza Luis Ethan Ray Mia Mya Brianne Mickey Austin John Middleton Samuel Eric Milan Jayden Howard Miller Lauren Elizabeth Miller Ryland Daniel Millette Charles Alan Minnick Husted Fidel Miranda IV Kylie Danielle Moates Cassidy Nichole Monholland Alexa Fernanda Montero Mattie Kay Montgomery Mistique Davidisha Moody Adam Michael Moore Alex Joseph Moore Amiyah Denise Moore Keara Lasha Moreno Higgs
Olivia Nicole Morgan Elizabeth Marie Morphew Riley Nicole Morris Bryce Alan Mosier Meggan Elizabeth Mott Kawner Lee Mouse Kevin Dean Muegerl Dakota Christian Mumford Chase Thomas Murray Kadin James Muse Lashawna Nicole Nanney Cainan Tyler Nelson Tia Emily Ness Naa-awular N Nettey Dakota Lee Nevez Andy Blake Newton JaLen Albré DaVon N'Guessan Duy Dinh Nguyen Marcus Logan Nickell Emily Rose Nobles Emily Rose North Breonna-Dawn Renea@Norwood Gabrielle Marjorie O'Dell Isabella Sophie O'Dell Madison Colene O'Dell Athena Elizabeth Oglesby Acacia Reneé Mendez Owens Dylan Lane Owens James Brian Owens Jr. Austin Barry Oyervides Kelley Hunter Braden Pacheco Alexis Taylor Painter Gage Ryan Palmer Dylan Delos Park Joseph Brandon Park Breonna Denai Parker Allie Nicole Parsons Jaydon Riley Patchin Rissa Tae Paton Treniti Lee Patrick Hunter Luke Patterson Jayden McKenzie Paxton Brandon Lee Pedzinski Trevor Kyle Joseph Pelletier Alyssa Jean Morgan Pena Corinne Nicole Perez Jordan Taylor Perkins Kristian Kal-El Peterson May Pham Thanh Loc Pham Peyton Maguire Phillips Ava Jo Pilcher Brayden Andrew Pitner Jonathan Nicolai Points Brent James Polise Victor Kevin Thomas Pons Breanna Ashton Pope
Michael Eugene Pope Jr. Britney Lee Powell Taylor Olivia Powell Tyler Allen Poyser Mackenna Lynn Prater Alexander Joseph Preissler Logan Clay Presley Charles Aaron Provost Jaylyne Lee Pryor Korey Ryan Pugh Kaitlyn June Raincrow Javier Ramirez Jr. Noah Israel Ramirez Ethan Hawk Ramsey Garrison Taleah Gabrielle Rangel Haylie Elizabeth Rayford Erik Michael Redman Julianna Grace Redman Clayton Ray Reeves Jackson Isaiah Reeves Michael Christopher Releford Aubrey Ann Nicole Revels Sydney Leah Reynolds Brandon Kyle Rickey Daniel Asa Riecke Kalysta Ilese Rios Noah Brylee Ritter Brandon Rivera Hernandez Emilee Rose Rivera Billy Wayne Roberts Bobbie LaDawn Robicheaux Malia Camille Robinson Megan Kylie Robinson Andrew Salvador Rodriguez Lexus Aylin Rodriguez Alexander Rojo Reyes Kiara Deshay Romero Dakota James Romo Michaela Alexandria Roper Kyle Joseph Ross Valerie Anne Rusk Lena Christine Russell Taelor LeAnne Rutledge-Jobe Reanne Margarita Salas Kathryn Mariana Salazar Yerlin Salinas Katie Michelle Samsel Cristian Abel Sanchez Gabriel Antonio Sanchez Luis Iram Sanchez Breana Kay Sanders Caitlyn Elizabeth Ann Sanders Justin Michael Sanders Roxanne Maelynn Sarrington Kody Edward Saunders McKenzie Paige Savage Jaden Thomas Saylor
Erin Jo Scheller Sydnee Rene Schlittenhardt Tyler Christopher Schroeder Caitlyn Nichole Schuler Braydon James Schwartz Hunter Michelle Leigh Scott Caitlyn Aubrey Scudder Taner Dean Sebring Heaven Lynnese Sederis Jacob Tyler Seevers Madisan Paige Self Taylor Lyn Shambaugh Kimberly Elaine Frances Shannon Shania Lynn Shannon Erin Hailey Sharpe Courtnee Renae Shaw Destiney Denae Shaw Michael Andrew Shepherd Madison Marie Shinn Cameron Carl Shipman Trysten Matthew Shubert Weston Jeffrey Simmons Madison Remcey Simms Cayne Mitchell Simpson Kristyn Paige Sing Austin Jacob Sivard Emileigh Renee Skinner Braden Jack Sloan Amity Jewels Smith Dakota Ray Smith Jasmin Mackenzie Smith Joseph Skyler Smith Josephine Raquel Smith Justin Gregory Smith Kinya Euphene Smith Passyon Shane' Smith Tyler Wayne Smith Xylexyonia Dycheyl Smith Kiley Noel Spangler Jennifer Kristine Sparks Kyle Anthony Spencer Hunter Garret Stanfield William Alyxander Stegall Julia Elaine Stiles Jayce Christopher Strange Taydon Trent Streater Garrett Michael Stricklin Makenzie Grace Stroh Brianna Paige Stroud Brian Orlando Swain Jr. Kalianne Lynn Swift Jonteal Caine Tabler Ian Michael Tapscott Jonathan Paul Taylor Lauryn Nicoli Taylor Jorge Jair Tellez Brittany Nicole Thomas
Aaron Nathaniel James Timberlake Faith Lillian Toahty Jace Eli Torres Alexis Elaine Trayah Ariell Andrea Trillo Ethan Phillip Trotter Morgan Crystine Turner Jordan Taylor Turney Avery Lee Vanat Emily Paige Vandenabeele Alexis Nicole-Alma Vanderpool Tyler Owen Vaughn Alexandria Kaye Vega Dakota McAlister Venard Christian Alex Villanueva Aleiyah Nicole Walker Kaylie Brice Walker Elisha Ruby Waller Alyssa Marie Ware Dylan Jacob Warlick Caden Don Waters Kimberley Dianne Watson Tristian Rashaan Watson Aleczander Allen Wauhob Jaden Adam Vogel Webb Raven Danay Wells Karen Elizabeth Ellen Louise White Lauren Kayleen White Logan Michael White Whitney Sierra White Isaiah Keith WhiteEagle Ethan Christopher Whitener Billy Tad Wilcox Alexander Dane Williams Alexis Renea Williams Alyssa RaShelle Williams RaQiyah Yvonne Williams Seth Gregorio Williams Christian Andrew Wilson Cameron Allen Wilson Joí Aswala Wilson Kasey Louise Wilson Andrew Davis Woodhouse Alex Michael Wright Sydney Marie Wright Morgan Rose Wyatt Mary Catherine Yandell Caitlin Noelle Yarnall Bronson Gene Young Sevin Morrell Young Dylan Ruben Zuza
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Westmoore Class of 2018 Noah Ross Abraham Destiny Dawn Abshure Dakota Alexander Acosta Corey Shane Adams Olasimbo Ofonama Adeleye Jonathan Alexis Aguero Savanna Brooke Aker Amado Alas Jr. Mahshied Alimoradi Lucinda Nicole Allen Mattie Alyssa Allen Marissa Marie Alvarez Samantha Brianne Anderson Bishop Arnel Andrews Brandon James Thomas Angel Bailey Brianne Antrim Marilyn Dawn Armstrong Mikayla Elise Arthur Arin Alene Atnip Angel Avalos Meagan Renee Aynes Ethan Burdette Baer Martina Deana Baker Lane Walker Baldridge Sierra Nicole Balentine Lina Josephina W Ballinger Tristen Robert Dale Ballinger Saylor Makenzi Barks Katlyn Eliz Marie Barnes Noah Michael Bautista Jordan Amanda Bays Sydney Ashlynn Beard Hannah Noelle Beck Cory Allen Beckes Blake Austin Bellows Brett Lane Billigmeier Aaron Ray Birdwell Tyler Blake Birkicht Carson Allen Birley Nyeedra Sommer Black Elk Noel Avian Michael Blackburn Seth Aaron Blackwood Brittany Lynn Blake Brent Braxton Bohrofen Joel Borja John Douglas Boulanger Knia Nashay Bradley Jennifer Kelly Braisher Sergio Benedicto Bran Katelyn Elise Brenneis Jonathan Bentley Brewer Dcarri Imario Britt Tanner Colton Brooks Maya Genesis Brown Raven Dane Brown Zaccheaus Tristen Brown Elaina Renee Brumley James Vincent Bryan John McCain Bui Lane Michael Bullock
Lee Evan Burgess Isabelle Starr Burks Amelia Marie Burnett Rayvin Ahleah Burress Aubree Dawn Butler Carl Jordan Butler Riley Dean Butler Nathaniel Thomas Buxton Trinity Alexis Byers Damian Zamir Byest Tessa Lisette Byrd Gabrielle Marie Caldwell Elyssa Madison Campos Kassandra Rey Camua Edxon Jesus Cantu Lindsey Shae Carney Halle Renee Carr Kaitlyn McKenzie Cassell Richard Lee Chance Abigail Lynn Chandler Estevan Chavira Braden Blake Chilton Madison Lea Choate Semyon Case Christopher Jacob Andrew Clark Ryan Matthew Clark Bailey Taylor Clay Jasmine Renee' Cogswell Alexandria Regan Coleman Daveon Trynel Collins Fred Douglas Collins Katie Elizabeth Collins Daniel Jacob Cordell Anthony Lawrence Corpuz Jose Angel Cortez Maegan N'Cole Cory Kali Michelle Cosgrove Summer Adeline Cottom Deon Mitchell Couch Deonna Michelle Couch Jessica Lynn Cowan Chancellor Gene Cox Mitchell Sherman Cox Brandon Dean Crockett Aubrey Rose Crook Lilly Ann Cryer Carson William Curtis Jessica Nicole D'Avis Khoa Anh Dang Akeem Deshawn Davis Wesley Julian Davis Hannah Louise Dawson Jamin David Dawson Cameron Wyatt Deen Evelyn Dela Torre Chavez Laura Janet Delgado Brian David Delling Jennifer Aylin Deloera Lance David Dewitt Angelica Nicole Diaz
Sean Timothy Dietlein Ethan Wyatt Dommert Destony Lashae Dorough Jeffrey Michael Douglas Jordyn Skye Drewery Joscelyn Elizabeth Dsane Crabbe Evan Samuel Dudick Karley Renae Duff Angelique Amaris Duhame Preston Eugene Dunning Rory Ashlee Kaprice Duran Kasey Shea Dutton Jackson Drew Dyer Jamrio Deiontral East Ryan Elizabeth Eberly Autumn Ashley Edwards Mason Cole El Harif Jennifer Quinn Ensey Ryann Renee Epperley Jenesis Ponce Evangelista Gavin Scott Evans Alysiah Diane Ewing Kennedy Taylor Faerber Erin Dee Farrah Keith Richard Fayfitch Gary Charles Felshaw Noah Zachary Figard Sidnee Ryann Files Michelle Alessandra Filomeno Daniel James Fitzpatrick Shane Allen Flandermeyer Tishanty Shelina Unique Fleeks Brianna Nicole Fleshman Thomas Taichi Flint Carson Dean Flowers Gabriel Anthony Flowers Rylee Jane Folsom Destiny Jayden Foster Brianna Andrea Fraire Paula Angelee Elizabeth Frantz Jaden Ray French Taylor Brooke French Dawson Leslie Fuller Savannah Dawn Fuqua Angela Garcia Derrion Curtis Quincy Garcia Jaime Geovany Garcia Karlee Raquel Garrett Hannah Marie Gasaway Cade Falon Gates Shelby Ann Marie Gatton Hunter Cope Gavin Danielle Paige Gayski Braxton William George Brandon Allen Gibson Kayla Nicole Gibson Rio Denae Gilbert Addison Alex Gilliam Bailey Faith Gilliam Tony Gomez
Esmeralda Guadalupe Gonzalez Seth Edward Pierce Goolsby Riley Dyann Gower Christopher Brett Graham William Graham III Jeremiah Nathaniel Gray Keyara Marshea Gray Jason Wayne Green Crissy Dawn Gregg Parker Vaughn Griffin Peyton Riley Griffin Ferny Anthony Guerra Joseph Wilson Guilbeaux Alberto Guillen-Garcia John Caleb Gutteridge Brinlee Diana Haggy David Blake Haley Caleb James Xavier Hall Elizabeth April Hall Gayebreon Israella Hamilton Kody Dean Hampton Shamir Wileke Hardimon Madalyn Paige Harper Brianna Nicole Harrell Haylee Lynn Harris Kobe Alexander Harrison Ford Paige Leigh Harvey William Michael Hatchell Dayshonell Mania Hatter Ramsey Wayne Hayden Alexis Kay Hayes Gena Renee Hayes Mackenzie Lynn Hayes Breanah Nichole Haynes Spencer Dean Hendon Aeron Edward Dewayne Henry Brayle Lanne Henry Erick Michael Hernandez Isaiah Javier Hernandez Valeria Hernandez Ruiz Isabella Grace Herrera Sabrina Michele Herrington Charles Deaton Hibbard Keagan Andrew Hiberd Dakota Dwayne Hicks James Henderson Hightower Jarren Dale Hightower Conner Brian Hilbern Juniper Tuolumne Hill Miza Nanaiya Hixson Kanyan Jaylee Hodges Braiden James Holbrook Heaven Charity Hornbeck Tommy Ray Hornbeck Justin Brett Housley Melissa Beltran Huerta Barron Delmarkco Hosay Huffman Carly Elizabeth Hurt Miguel Angel Hurtado Sierra Mackenzie Hutchinson
Duy Anh Hai Huynh Thanh Nhat Huynh Tiana Huynh Lori Renee Ingram Jose Luis Jacobo Prince Robert Jennings Christopher Quizo Johns Justin Michael Johnson Mista Marshaun Johnson Brianna Necole Jones Georgia Paige Jones Jacob Granville Jones Justin Adam Jones Landra Reed Jones Madison Eshelle Jones Te Darius Dewayne Jones Teshyla Shauntel Jones Connor Lane Joyner Anthony Douglas Kelley Hunter Gage Kellogg Brianna Rose Kelly Meghan Sherie Kelly Eman Zafar Khan Anabelle Jeeho Kim Garrett Leshane King Skyler Val King Mercedez Nycole Kinney Chase A Kirk Mallory Paige Kish Christian James Knight Cooper Michael Knight Kaitlyn Renea Knight Olivia Rose Kosted Kendra Dianne Kotoun Allison Lynn Kratochwill Hailee Brigette Krupp Ethan Michael Labeth Jaycen Miguel Laguna Sarah Marie Laing Anthony James Lambert Christopher Teshon Lancaster Damien Earl Laster Maxwell Louis Laventure Andy Hoang Le Brian Vinh Khang Le Martin Khai Le Tien Hoang Thao Le Brooke Lauren Lee Jack Wade Leggett Bryson Anthony Lewis Paige Erin Lewis Trinity Breanna Lewis Brookelinn Diann Linn Megan Brooke Logan Tara Nicole Longobardi Cameron Reese Loper Brian Lee Lopez Iliana Andrea Lopez John Brayden Lozano Dajon Lamaur Luper
Jimmy Huy Quoc Ma Felipe Machuca Dara Mai Nicole Leilani Maida Enty Malilay Kerrion Marquis Manuel Nyah Denise Manuel Emily Manzano Madeline Paige Markcum Mary Elizabeth Markcum Brayden Michael Markwell Jake Nicholas Martell Morgan Alyssa Martinek Juan Diego Martinez Martha Guadalupe Martinez Abigail Lynn Massey Mackenzie Mae Massey Mallory Elaine Mathies Kamryn Danette Matney Bryson Lane Matula Randall Shane Mays Cristian Gerardo Mazariegos Kindra Christian McBride Brianne Chrystal McCool Kyle Matthew McCullough Dylan Grant McDaniel Sarah Mae McFarland Charli Renea McGougan Joshua Drew McIntire Kennedy Renee McKenzie Zoe Grace McLemore Connor Matthew McReynolds Eduardo Xavier Medina Noeli Medina Devin Ean Miles Hannah Kay Miller Katelynn Ashley Miller Makaila Shae Miller Ryan Scott Miller Thomas Charles Bradley Miller Bryan Laron Mills Luke Owen Mills Angel Xavier Mireles Chloe Marie Mitchum Violet Athena Mix Riley Gene Mize Tayler Shae Mize Jacob Lee Mobley Brittany Anne Monroe Rylie Paige Mooney Allen Marcial Moreno Josiah Rene Moreno Steven Luke Morris Dakota Michael Morrison Laquondria Lashe Morrison Delveon Lashon Morton Zachary Taylor Morton Rylee Elizabeth Mosley Ryan Patrick Mulqueen Jessica Paige Murcer
George Alexander Murphy Brandelyn Michelle Murray Braylee Nicole Murray Jinseong Nam Grayson Garrett Pipes Nebgen Kalum Chartey Nettey Marbell Ayden Leigh Newville Albert Gia-Huy Nguyen Allan D Nguyen Britney Le Nguyen Christie Thuylan Nguyen Dung Ngoc Nguyen Elizabeth Kim Anh Nguyen Hien Thuy Thanh Nguyen John Thong Nguyen Kelsie Yen Nga Nguyen Kimberly Yen Nhi Nguyen Lauren Linhphung Nguyen Michael Thanh Nguyen Nguyen Khoi Nguyen Nhi Thanh Nguyen Phi The Nguyen Ryan Tien Nguyen Thu Da Nguyen Thuong Da Nguyen Wilson T Nguyen Sydney Keomaylee Nola Kaitlyn Nicole Oden Nicholas Olushola Oloyede Cheyenne Elizabeth Ordonio Erica Nicole Orefice Jace Hannah Orologio Kevin Ortega Derrick Brenden Ortiz Carson True Osborn Ryan Christopher Ottman Whitney Joy Outon Rachael Lynn Overton Jayce Adam Owens Guilherme Pacini Garrett Scott Palmer James Hampton Palmer Madison Baylee Parker Clayton David Parkison Jahnavi Prakash Patel Nickie B Patel Raj Dipak Patel Matthew Dillard Paulding Bradley Cole Penrod Adrian Dallas Perez Joaquin Daniel Perez Aujonae Nicole Ann Perkins Lauryn Michele Perry Trey Austin Petty Amy Vananh Pham Christopher Michael D Pham Michael Minh Pham Rachel Ngoc Phuong Pham Tina Nha Pham Yen Vy Michelle Pham
John Tai Phan Nancy My Phan Andrew James Phelps Amiah Lynn Phillips Payton Asher Phillips Abby Marie Piccin Jackson Paul Pierce Joshua Kenneth Pierce Olivia Lauren Pope Gerome Castro Pursley Savanna Sheridan Ragsdale Desiraie Lilliana Rakestraw David Ramirez Judith Elizabeth Ramirez Myca Tomi Ramirez Taylor Renee Redden Sydnie Hope Reneau Lizette Requena Analleli Reyes Zachary Chase Rhodes Samuel Chase Richardson Ian Wesley Richey Dominick Joseph Richichi Emanuel Debray Richichi Rachelle Joy Marie Richmond Chandler Haze Riley Jesse Cole Roberts Raeven Nichole Roberts Blake Todd Robinett Keannah Danyale Robinson Leonard Elizabeth Rocha Isaiah Jared Roddam Tyler Baker Rodgers Aurora Rodriguez Miguel Angel Rodriguez Rey Enrique Rodriguez Cooper Michael Rogers Kaylynn Renee Rogers Macy Lauren Rogers Shondrea Lea Rogers Arena Mariemy Romero Kyle Riley Roper Abigail Jensen Rose Robert Navin Rosewitz Miranda Renee Rossiter Kelsey Peyton Roussell Kassidy Cebran Ruff Andre Ricardo Rui Maggie Gean Russell Tanner Ellis Rutledge Alex Joseph Ryan Adrian Raniro Salazar Drake Andrew Samaniego Oscar Thomas Samaniego Rebecca Ann Samuel Isaac Nicholas Sanchez Samantha Ariel Sanchez Vanessa Esperanza Sanchez Tristin Riley Sanchez Larney Taylor Dawn Sanders
Kiele Shae Saxton Austin Phillip Schaeffer Dustin Anthony Schmidt Rebecca Belle Schoolcraft Diavian Chyrese Schweitzer Kathryn Elizabeth Seeley Jerry Michael Sell Sydney Nok Seodara Stephen Paul Sharp Mikayla Brooke Shaw Katie Sue Shelton Bailey Ann Siegel Hunter Wade Siegel Christian Tyler Smith Julian Richard Smith Justice Rai Smith Selena Ann Smith Taya Navine Smith Trysten McBride Smith Vashti Rachel Smith Hannah Christine Smoot Savanna Paige Snyder Nicolas Daniel Soriano Caleigh Michelle Sosa Abigail Makayla Southerland Kenyarey Cortrell Springs Katherine Anne Standerfer Kennedy Elizabeth Staton Nathan Randal Stephens Ashton Ryder Stevens Carson Thomas Steward Ethan Christopher Steward Brandon Douglas Stewart Kaleb Ty Stingley Jayci Kaye Stonebraker George Edward Storie Halle Miree Stout Julian Marcel Strang Fenix Lane Strickland Jade Alexis Strickland Allyson Ann Stumpf Marcus Allen Swafford Hannah Lee Sykes Aleya Nicole Tabara Chloe Marie Talavera Christian Michael Tames Tammy Lynn Tang Aubrielle Nelda Taylor Noah Michael Taylor Skyler Kamden Taylor Camila Tello Caleb Aaron Thompson Skylar Nicole Thompson Shaolin Ismail Tiger Gay Raquel Tipton Davis Leonardo Lap To Josie Niccole Tofpi Cesar Raul Torres Reece William Townsend Christopher Xuan Tran
Cindy Tuyet Tran Jessica Thuyan Tran Minh Thi Thao Tran Nelson Tran Thuan Tran Angela Jacqueline Trejo Alexis Patricia Trexler Emma Claire Trowbridge Lukas Neil Turner William Nnamdi Uche Spencer Ryan Vasquez Rebecca Lynn Vaughn Marie Claire Maupin Verdicchio Brenden Michael Verhelle Damoriea Zykeith Vick Alyssa Rhea Villanueva Bryan Giovanni Villanueva Bradley Wayne Walker Brey Darrell Walker Tayler Renee Wall Alex Nicole Wallace Larashleigh Kaitlin Wallace Mikayla Marie Wallace Alise Nicole Walters Arich Lee Walters James Alexander Walters Justin Walker Ward Daylah Janise Washington Emily Paige Watson Travis Quaid Watson Joshua Tate Watts Jackson Max Weldon Evan James Dale Wheeler Mackenzie Rhiannon Whitlow Jack Henry Wilken Rachael Louise Williams Hannah Katherine Williamson Ivanna Dominique Wilson Sara Abigail Wilson Lanie Gail Wolfe Gavin Joseph Wood Keeli Nicole Wood Sarah Micayla Wood Miranda Blakeley Woodard Sophie Don Wortham April Elizabeth Yanda Anna Minji Yoon Nicolaus Dalrymple Young Eid Said Zaben Laila Zarkeshan Veronika Zilajeva Baptiste Jean Andre Bellier Bernicot Mariam Tavberidze
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Southmoore Class of 2018 Ashlee Ann Abel Carley Danielle Adkisson Tatyana Alexis Lalaine Alger Cody Ryan Allison Hope Marie Alvarez Adom Essi Amissah Lindsey Michelle Amundsen Jillian D'Nae Ardizzone Taryn Ann Ashley Zackary Robert Ashton Kenya Kaye Atkinson Yasmine Avila Jasmine Raquel Baker Chandee Love Bailey Jorden Renee Ball David A Barroeta Austin Jacob Bartels Elena Baschiera Hannah Michelle Baskin Leila Rose Bassandeh Alexander Nicholas Baumeister Schuerch Haley Katelin Bell Keh Turrah Aunturaja-Imani Bell Christian Paul Beltz Donavan Lee Benton Jacob Brian Berndt Makayla Grace Berndt Corey Michael Blackwell Jessica Rachel Bland Courtney Michelle Blazek Grace Madison Bledsoe Karmyn Raylee Bonner Bradley Austin Boren Farnsworth Shane Allen Boven Johnathon Edward Bowen Spencer Brixston Bowlware Rhoman Alivia Bradshaw Kayla Rae Brannon Collin Mcclain Braverman Whitney Tyler Bridges Selest Irie Brietzke Kari Rae Briggs Michael Steven Bronchetti Annie Joye Brown Daxton A Brown Matthew Garrett Brown Monea Louise Brown Torin Ashlee Brown
Makenna Burge Branden Thomas Burk Makayla Marie Butler Jacob Allen Campbell Asa Canas Benjamin Joel Cantu Matthew Aaron Cantwell Matthew Ryan Card Marissa Rose Cardosi Micaela Joy Cargle Kinzy Hannah Carmack Jacob Thomas Taylor Carpenter Tiffany Anne Carris Maria Isabel Carreon Gerardo Vargas Cervantes Jacob Lee Chairess Roselyn Kay Chama Echo Persephone Chance Jazmin Jade Chandler Bradley Ryan Chaney Dayon Nichele Chattman Heber Elias Chavez Kilee Alyssa Chavez Karina Chavez Mascote Sarah Renae ChildressDaniel Choi Kayla Kim Thanh Chung Victor Lee Clements Jasmine Janae Clewis Karsyn Rene Clifton Blake Russell Close Dominique M Clough Violet Elizabeth Cobb Christian Robert Cobianchi Brayden Ray Coleman Brady Allen Conat BayLee Nicole Conner Angelina Cook Jacob Alan Cook Keara Necole Cook Josiah Samuel Cooper Jasmine Jade Cothern Brett Dallas Counts Brianna Grace Cousineau Saul Covarrubias Lauren Ashlee Cowan Reece Camden Cowell Madison Leigh Ann Cox
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ENTREPRENEUR'N MOORE
What are the Character Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs and Do You Have Them? Passion: More than money, it is passion that drives most entrepreneurs. They have passion for their product or service, by the opportunity to solve a problem and make life easier, better, cheaper is what truly motivates entrepreneurs. Excitement, belief, and commitment in what they are doing get them through the hard times. They genuinely love their job and are willing to put in those extra hours to make their business grow. They get a true sense of pleasure from their work that goes way beyond the monetary value.
Vision: One of the defining traits of entrepreneurship is the ability to spot an opportunity and imagine something where others have not. Entrepreneurs have a curiosity that identifies overlooked niches and puts them at the forefront of innovation and emerging fields. They imagine another world and have the ability and confidence to communicate that vision effectively to investors, customers, and staff. Entrepreneurs often face naysayers because they see the future before the future plays out. This vision, and their belief in it, allows them to be several steps ahead of the market.
Tenacity/Perseverance/Persistence: Starting a business is an ultramarathon. Entrepreneurs can live with uncertainty and push through a crucible of obstacles for years on end. Their vision and commitment outlast the sting of their inevitable mistakes. Call it perseverance, persistence, determination, commitment, resilience; it is really just old-fashioned stick-to-it-iveness. So much of entrepreneurship is dealing with repeated failure. It happens daily, weekly, monthly. When failure occurs, entrepreneurs have the tenacity to persist in the face of adversity and disappointment. More than anything, this quality will guarantee your success. An entrepreneur’s greatest asset may be their willingness to persevere longer than anyone else. It is a true measure of one’s belief in themselves and their ability to succeed.
Risk Tolerance & Ambiguity: The ability to withstand the fear of uncertainty and potential failure is a key characteristic of entrepreneurship. Successfully managing fear – fear of humiliation, of missing payroll, of running out of cash, of bankruptcy, etc—is the iron quality of character.
Willingness to Fail: Successful entrepreneurs are risk takers who have all gotten over one very significant hurdle: they are not afraid of failure. That is not to say that they rush in with reckless abandon. In fact, entrepreneurs are often successful because they are calculating and able to make the best decisions in even the worst of cases. However, they also accept that things do not always go according to plan. As the old adage says, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained." If you try, you could fail, but if you don’t try, you definitely won’t succeed.
Self-Discipline: Self-discipline is an important quality for success in life and business. It requires self-mastery, self-control, self-responsibility, and self-direction. The difference between successful entrepreneurs and failures is that successful entrepreneurs make a habit of doing the things that failures do not like to do. The things that failures do not like to do are the same things that successful people do not like to do. However, successful entrepreneurs do them anyway because they realize this is the price to achieve the success. Most entrepreneurs are naturally hard workers. This trait is an innate quality that is apparent in all aspects of their life. So-called “overnight” successes usually happen slowly over time, with a fair bit of trial and error.
Self-Confidence: Self-confidence is a key entrepreneurial trait. Entrepreneurs have to be crazy-sure their product or service is something the world needs and that they can deliver. Self-confidence allows entrepreneurs to brush off the inevitable naysayers while reaching for their goals. Researchers define this
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trait as task-specific confidence. Once you have conducted enough research and have enough belief that you can get the job done, you improve the risk.
Adaptable & Flexible: A willingness to recognize and adapt to changing market conditions is essential. A successful entrepreneur has to be willing to recognize when something is not working, when it is time to pivot. Passion and dedication are important, but inflexibility about client or market needs will lead to failure. An entrepreneurial venture is not simply about doing what you believe is good, but also making it something the market needs and then building a business around it. Successful entrepreneurs welcome all suggestions for optimization or customization that may enhance their offering and satisfy client and market needs.
Conclusion For an aspiring entrepreneur with the appropriate character traits and a “builder” mindset, this vocation is a blessing. It will keep them fully engaged and happy in their life’s work. For others, the security and steady paycheck of working for a good, stable company is the better fit to follow. An honest self-assessment considering the characteristics above can help you determine which of these equally honorable paths is right for you.
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byte-sized tech by rob morris
Bitcoin: Currency of the Future or Small Change It’s hard to read any news from the world of technology and not come across a story about Bitcoin or Bitcoin mining. While it’s tempting to just pass on by that story as some tech fad that will come and go, it’s not a bad idea to at least understand where it came from, what impact it’s having on the world in and outside of technology, and what the future might hold. With that in mind, here’s a bit of “Bitcoin Basics”: What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a form of what’s called “virtual currency” or “cryptocurrency.” There are actually hundreds of cryptocurrencies in use today. Bitcoin is just the most popular and so that’s the term that most people use when they’re talking about cryptocurrency in general. But you need to understand that Bitcoin is just one of many. Bitcoin has been called “digital gold” and here’s why: as of this spring the total value of Bitcoin is estimated to be right around $9 billion. What is cryptocurrency? It’s an online currency that operates in the same basic way that you can use a bank account, debit card or credit card to make purchases or conduct business online. But unlike dollars, pounds, yen, or lira bitcoin is not connected to any particular country and it can be used without banks or credit card companies. Like traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies have value related to other currencies and physical goods. Bitcoin is the
most flexible and well-known cryptocurrency and can be used to purchase goods from an ever-growing list of businesses. It can also be traded for other currencies, both traditional and virtual. And because it circumvents the involvement of banks, it is anonymous and untraceable. That means it can be used to facilitate illegal activities. How Does Bitcoin Work? Bitcoin is essentially computer code. And not just any computer code. It uses highly complex algorithms that prevent hackers from simply duplicating or creating it. The code used to create it is unique and based on the most advanced mathematical and computer engineering principles known to man. It is virtually impossible to break Bitcoin’s source code and manipulate the currency’s supply. If that sounds like dialogue from the opening scene of some high-tech crime movie, you’re right. So far the code has proved solid and those who back and believe in it insist that the Bitcoin creators are smarter than the hackers and will always be ahead of the game. Still, as stated above: that’s how every heist movie ever made begins. Are Bitcoin Users Really Anonymous? Let’s put it this way: not only are intense privacy protections baked into Bitcoin’s source code, there are additional protections called “mixing services” that allow users to
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trade one Bitcoin for another. Since Bitcoin users are identified by numerical codes and not names, this ends up acting as a sort of ultimate shell game to hide the user number. That makes it nearly impossible to connect any Bitcoins to someone’s name in real life. How Do I Buy/Sell Bitcoins? People buy and sell Bitcoins on marketplaces called “Bitcoin exchanges” using all sorts of different currencies. Some of the leading exchanges are Coinbase, Gemini, Bitstamp, and Bitfinex. Users can also use mobile apps or their computers to send Bitcoins directly to one another. Where Do I Keep My Bitcoins? Users store their bitcoins in what is essentially a digital bank account known as a “digital wallet.” That wallet can exist either on the user’s computer or in the cloud. What is Blockchain and How is It Connected to Bitcoin? The technical definition of blockchain is: “an incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not just financial transactions but virtually everything of value.” If that makes your brain scream, you’re not alone…so let’s dumb it down a little. Picture one spreadsheet. Now picture a huge network of computers. Millions of them. Now picture that each one of those
computers has a copy of that spreadsheet. These computers act as a network and update that same spreadsheet on a regular basis. That means there’s no one spreadsheet that can be hacked or corrupted. The information is spread out over millions of computers, which is one of the ways that Bitcoin is kept safe. Be Honest…How Safe Are Bitcoins? You want me to be honest???? Well, there are obviously advantages to having a digital currency that is free from any bank or credit card charges and keeps your identity completely hidden. On the other hand, that digital currency has some drawbacks that you need to be aware of: • The FDIC will insure U.S. dollars on Bitcoin exchanges, but they do not insure Bitcoins or Bitcoin wallets. • Bitcoin exchanges are like online banks and like everything else online there is always the possibility they can be hacked. It rarely happens, but it did in 2016 and those bandits got away with around tens of millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoins. Because it is a digital currency the owners had zero chance of ever recovering. • You can lose your Bitcoins just like you can lose your cash. For example, if you keep your Bitcoin wallet on your laptop and your laptop’s hard drive fries…you can kiss your Bitcoins goodbye. They’re gone forever.
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Sketches of Moore by L.T. Hadley
Philip Shroyer When the land run of 1889 took place, a group of six brothers and cousins came to Oklahoma from Kansas and successfully staked claims, not in the township of Moore, but in the vicinity. The claim of one of the brothers, Franklin Shroyer, was near 44th and May. He later married, Gabriella, daughter of a nearby settler. The couple traded their homestead for the one east of Moore that was forever referred to as “Ole Home Place.” Of their first four children, only Philip survived childhood. Philip grew up working on the family farm because of his father’s ill health. After finishing eighth grade, he spent the next six years helping to support and raise six younger brothers and sisters. He never lost his compassion and concern for these siblings. In 1918, during World War I, Philip was drafted and sent to Camp Pike, Arkansas, where the flu epidemic raged. His detail was to find and bury soldiers who died in their pup tents. Next, he was ordered to the high-casualty fighting on the French front lines. Within hours of his reaching the position, the firing suddenly ceased as the armistice was declared. After a short occupational day, he returned to civilian life, having been gone only six months. The hundreds of young men returning from war faced disappointment in finding jobs. Phil and T. M. Ward attended a five-week
automotive school in Kansas City. “Mat” Ward came home to start a life-long career in auto mechanics. The Shroyer family received notice that they were conscripted to volunteer several weeks of labor to help the county commissioners with road improvements and bridges east of Moore, and Phil volunteered. A fellow volunteer took note of his diligence and ability and hired him to build a barn. When the barn was finished, a barn dance was held to celebrate. At that dance, Phil met Dorthea Lunow, who became his wife two years later, and remained so for 53 years, until her death. Phil got a job with the Post Office department as a mail clerk, traveling by rail between Newton and Kansas City, Kansas. Upon advice of an uncle who was a rural mail carrier in another town, he took the test to qualify for a carrier route. Eventually, Route 3 in the Moore area became vacant and he was appointed to the position. Route 3 consisted of 35 miles of rural roads east of Moore, six days a week. For two years, he delivered mail by buggy with a horse named “Dolly,” then bought a car to replace the horse. He delivered the east-side route for 12 years, then the 54-mile west-side route for another 20. “Neither rain nor snow nor sleet, etc.,” Phil was more than a mail carrier to the people on his route. He delivered their catalog orders of chickens, plants, seeds, clothing and shoes,
along with the general news. At times, he was their only contact with the outside world for many days. He began investing in real estate, bought 12 lots on East Main and Turner and, in time, built at least three houses that he and various members of his family lived in during his life. He invested in more land, both town lots and farm. His motto was, “you can spend money only once. You can invest it many times.” He accumulated four farms during his career and built several buildings on city lots. One was an automotive garage on the south half of the 100 block on the east side of South Broadway that eventually became the Howard Motor Company that had a long history in Moore. A grocery replaced that business, and it is now a funeral home. Phil, like other men of his time, was actively involved in the development and progress of his community. He was one of the men who helped to formulate plans for the new city government in the early 1960s. Phil Shroyer was a meticulous and fastidious man, careful with details and loyal to his commitments. The eulogy by one of his three sons was, “He was a capable, industrious man with high morals, deeply anchored in a faith that was seldom spoken, but consistently lived.”
Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in a previous issue of Moore Monthly.
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• Walking increases the metabolism and helps to burn excess calories. Walking 30 minutes per day can lead to an additional 200 calories burned per session. • Walking can greatly help improve sleep. Studies have shown that people between the ages of 50 and 73 that took one-hour walks found that their insomnia was greatly relieved. • Your brain needs walking to stay young and vibrant. The mental sharpness of a senior is very important for self-esteem and confidence. • Cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, will help your body release endorphins. Seniors who want to live a happy, long and healthy life will find that walking has been shown to help increase our lifespan. It's recommended to walk 30 minutes a day people of all ages, especially seniors. A brisk walk can lead a happier, healthier life well into old age. It is very important as we get older to stay active. Maintaining your muscle mass and flexibility goes a long way in keeping your health and independence. So dust off your walking shoes, go outside and enjoy the fresh spring air in our beautiful community!
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While walking around a city center may be common in some countries, people in the United States are walking much less as they increasingly spend time indoors. The lack of movement is a major issue for the current generation of seniors. Walking may not seem as beneficial as other cardiovascular exercises like running, biking or swimming, but there are health benefits to simply going out for a walk on a regular basis. It is especially important for seniors to walk more. Here’s a list of just some of the benefits: • Walking can stop bone mass loss. Hip fractures, a common occurrence in seniors, was reduced by 40% by walking just 30 minutes per day, according to one study. • Walking strengthens muscles. The loss of muscle mass is natural, and it begins occurring in your 30’s and 40’s, but these losses can be offset or stopped with regular exercise. Walking strengthens the legs and the abdominals. • Improved circulation. Walking improves circulation, lowering blood pressure and lessening the risk of heart disease. Studies find that walking just 30 minutes a day can reduce blood pressure by nearly 11 points on average.
taste local by olivia dubcak
Taste Moore: Main Street Grill
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Moore's new Main Street Grill is serving up classic diner food with a twist and may just fit the bill. Kelli Michael and her daughter Melissa, who also own Catfish Cove in Moore and Yukon, opened the restaurant on April 10th and are eager to show Moore locals their latest venture. The family has been in the restaurant business since Kelli's childhood, her parents running several restaurants of their own. After the death of her father, the family sold their restaurants and focused on other things. But she soon caught the restaurant bug again, and Melissa is no different, Kelli said. "She's like me; she's always been around restaurants, so she came back and she's been running Yukon Catfish Cove for five years." In fact, the whole family has an itch for the restaurant business and the community that comes with it.
"It's not an office, it's not sitting behind a desk. It's the people and the customers and you get to know them. You make a lot of really good friends." Main Street Grill is the family's latest project and the menu includes some delicious original new dishes: Indian Tacos made with fry bread and chili; Spaghetti Red, noodles with chili and beans; and Kelli's favorite: hot beef sandwiches. For the more traditional taste buds, the classics aren't forgotten as the menu offers burgers and sandwiches—many of which, like "Breylon's Bacon Burger" and the "Atticus", are named after Kelli's grandkids— along with hotdogs and homemade ice cream. Kelli is proud to share that the ingredients are always fresh and the dishes are made from scratch, which is a trade she learned from her parents. Many of her parents' homemade recipes are still in use from when she was in grade school. "We make everything from scratch, we don't like anything pre-made. We don't buy
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anything prepackaged. We make fresh hamburger patties, and we cut our onions for our onion rings."
Fair warning, you may have to loosen your belts because Kelli says, "if they do, they'll be back!"
The Michael family follows a rigid standard of service at all of their restaurants, ensuring the food is up to par and people get what they pay for.
Main Street Grill is located on Main Street next to Moore United Methodist Church and is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. and Sundays from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M.
"We always have someone from our family at our places, because someone else might not take the time that we do to make sure that everything's really, really good." The effort shows, as many regulars from Catfish Cove have already frequented Main Street Grill more than once. This, Kelli says, is one of her keys to success. "Keeping everything fresh, the quality of the food, service, and word of mouth. We have a lot of regular customers that recommend us because they like it and tell everybody." Visit Main Street Grill and try out the crowd favorite: Mighty Meatloaf with a side of handmade onion rings.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Space Burial, January 26 – Sept 2. Ellen and Richard L. Sandor Gallery. “Ancient Egyptians occasionally buried their dead in boats. These were not caskets or sarcophagi in the form of boats, but real, functional wooden boats. Though buried deep underground, the understanding was that these boats would carry the departed on an afterlife journey. This use of a functional form exclusively for storytelling has inspired my own quest to imagine a modern-day burial ceremony. For this installation, slivers modeled from 86-foot diameter satellite dishes of the Very Large Array in New Mexico intersect the gallery space, forming pattern-infused canopies. Derived from the famous cosmic microwave background image, shadows of the pattern broadcast throughout the space, alluding to the dish as an agent of travel through time and space. This installation evokes the use of satellite dishes as a burial object for a space-faring culture. Placed within a satellite dish and buried, the dead's afterlife journey to the stars is facilitated. Furthermore, this ceremony can be utilized on distant planets in order to facilitate the dead's afterlife journey back home, to Earth. Further thoughts about how ancient ceremonies inform our modern life are encouraged by the experience.” --Jesse Small Fine Print! Posters from the Permanent Collection, January 26 – May 27. Ellen and Richard L. Sandor Photography Gallery. British actor, theatre manager, and wit Herbert Beerbohm Tree famously acknowledged, “It is difficult to live up to one’s posters.” Fine Print! Posters from the Permanent Collection explores just how posters worked to sell audiences on products, people, and ideas. It offers visitors an opportunity to see rarely exhibited European and American posters in the museum’s permanent collection that were produced between the fin-de-siècle French poster movement of the 1890s and the 1972 Olympics. Not only will this be the first time many of these posters have been displayed, but the exhibit also marks the museum’s first large-scale poster show in nearly 50 years. Whether bedecked with the sinuous curves of Art Nouveau, the bold patterns of Art Deco, or the minimalist text and imagery of the International Style, these posters demonstrate how style creates and communicates meaning. The posters are arranged chronologically and thematically into five key topics areas: artists, entertainers, patriotism, products, and ideas. Following an introduction to art posters and advertising graphics created by the influential late nineteenth-century French poster designer Jules Chéret, a section on propaganda places World War I posters by prominent American illustrators in dialogue with images by foreign propaganda artists. A third section features promotional images that helped sell commodities, whether art, films, or Olivetti typewriters. Internationalism and utopian idealism is evident in a selection of posters that promoted two major international events: the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition and the 1972 Olympics. A selection of posters and graphics produced under the auspices of the Container Corporation of America and General Dynamics Corporation demonstrates how American corporations at midcentury used posters (perhaps dubiously) to pass themselves off as progressive proponents of international harmony. On the surface, these posters promote entertainers, the arts, products, international events, patriotism, and utopian ideals of cross-cultural harmony. Beneath the surface, they reflect the twentieth century’s conflicting values: militarization, world peace, consumerism, religion, individuality, and mass culture. This exhibition not only represents an opportunity for visitors to see rarely exhibited objects and gain a broader understanding of twentieth-century art and design, but also provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue about aesthetics, promotion, and the shifting boundaries between fine and commercial art.
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City Offices Closed for Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2018 (All day)
National Theatre Live - Yerma Sun May 6, 2018 | 6:00PM The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. This encore presentation is pre-recorded at London's West End and rebroadcast in High Definition (HD). National Theatre Live is co-presented by OCCC and CityRep Theatre.
VFW Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 28, 2018 - 10:00am Bruce January Memorial VFW Post 8706 and American Legion will be holding its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park (1900 SE 4th St) starting at 10am.
The Reunion Beatles - Fantasy Tribute Sun Jun 3, 2018 | 7:00PM The Reunion Beatles – Fantasy Tribute answers the ultimate “what if?” question. What if, The Beatles were still all here and could “get back” for one night of musical magic? Its the concert that never was. Until now. John, Paul, George & Ringo finally “come together” for the most anticipated Rock & Roll Reunion of all time. The best of The Beatles and their big solo hits too. The wait is over. The fab forever fantasy becomes reality with The Reunion Beatles, 100% live in concert.
College for Kids at the OCCC Capitol Hill Center (CHC) College for Kids at the OCCC Capitol Hill Center, located at 325 SW 25thStreet, is designed for students entering 3rd – 8th grade and lasts from June 4th – 29th and July 9th – 20th. It is a dynamic, fun and enriching cultural program with class sizes limited to 20 students. Classes include science, technology, engineering, art, math and more. This program is sponsored in collaboration with Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS). Therefore, OKCPS students are welcome to participate at $10 per week per student. College for Kids at the CHC teachers are all English Language Learner (ELL) teachers and able to serve Spanish-speaking students and their families. Although the program is geared toward OKCPS students, all are welcome and other participants pay a fee of $25 per week to attend. Registration is now open. To learn more about OCCC’s College for Kids program, please visit this page: http://www.occc.edu/capitolhill/pdf/cfk-flyer. pdf. For specific questions, please contact OCCC Early College Awareness Program Specialist Marina Rodriguez at marina.c.rodriguez@occc.edu or call 405-272-5140.
Oklahoma Senior Follies Sat Jun 23, 2018 | 3:00PM Sun Jun 24, 2018 | 3:00PM What is Oklahoma Senior Follies? A Ziegfeld-Inspired Event Planned To Raise Money and Awareness for Central Oklahoma Seniors. Oklahoma Senior Follies Stars Renowned Oklahoma Senior Performers. With a nod to the “Ziegfeld” Follies, the Oklahoma Senior Follies was created both to revitalize Oklahoma’s senior citizens and help Central Oklahoma Seniors by raising funds and public awareness for the nonprofit. The Oklahoma Senior Follies will star some of the state’s greatest senior talents of stage, screen, television and radio. Founded by Burbridge Foundation Board Chairman Bobbie Burbridge Lane, the event is a project of the Burbridge Foundation. Directed by Terry Runnels, the star-studded program will feature incredible scenes and costumes, not to mention the performance of the fabulous “Ziegfield” Follies Beauties.
CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry, open the third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID). Soul Food Community Dinner, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Food, fun, fellowship and friends. See menu at moorechurch.com. Join the Singles of First Moore for "Friday Night Live for HIM" There's a dinner for a small charge at 6:30 p.m. in Leadership Center, followed by a wonderful time of praise & worship and a message from David Edwards. Fellowship and table games to follow until 10:00 p.m. Please call 793-2624 for more information or e-mail at marji.robison@firstmoore. com. First Moore Baptist is located at 301 NE 27th Street, just off I-35 South in Moore.
CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Council Meeting - Monday, May 7, 2018 - 6:30pm Board of Adjustment Meeting - Tues, May 8, 2018 - 5:30pm Planning Commission Meeting - Tues, May 8, 2018 - 7:00pm Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting Monday, May 21, 2018 - 6:30pm City Council Meeting - Monday, May 21, 2018 - 6:30pm
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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. Neighborhood Watch Program, Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you’re interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448. Small Business Week - April 29, 2018 - May 5, 2018 Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of the National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 States and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. Business After Hours - John Ireland @ Lynlee Mae Chapel Date: May 8, 2018 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT 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! Business Before Hours - Moore Public Library Date: May 10, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT 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! Moore Chamber Golf Tournament Date: May 14, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT Register Now! The Chamber's annual Golf Tournament has come around again - but BIGGER than ever! It will be a full day of fun with a buffet lunch and 19th hole treats, 18-holes of golf, prizes, added games and opportunities to win, and MORE! Get out of the office and make connections on the course. Chili Cook-off Benefit at The Station Date: May 15, 2018 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT National Police Week Chili Cook-off (Mac & Cheese too) Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Celebrity Judges: Janet, KJ103, Damon Lane, KOCO Channel 5 Weather Lindsey Gray-Walton, University of Oklahoma's Women's Volleyball Head Coach Military Appreciation Luncheon Date: May 24, 2018 Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CDT The Moore Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the inaugural Military Appreciation Luncheon on May 24, 2018. The luncheon will celebrate outstanding active duty and retired military personnel. Join us to honor our men and women in uniform at this luncheon, featuring a keynote speaker, to be announced. National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former members of the U.S. 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. South OKC Chamber Golf Tournament 2018 MAY 7, 2018 TIME: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce invites you to play in our annual Golf Tournament on May 7, 2018. Now is the time to sign up your team! The entry fee is $800 and your team receives a tee box sign, mulligans, a special player gift, and a chance to win door prizes. There will also be dinner and presentation of awards following the Tournament. This event is open to members and non-members. Presenting Sponsor: Walmart I-240 & Santa Fe Awards Reception Sponsor: Hudiburg Nissan Subaru Event Location: Hidden Trails Country Club 6501 South Country Club Drive, 73159 Date/Time Information Registration: 10:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start: Noon Dinner & Awards Reception Following the Tournament For more information, please call: 634-1436 South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee Invites You to Meet and Greet DATE: MAY 10, 2018 TIME: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Join us for this come-and-go event to meet and greet with political candidates and network with other members of the community. The following candidates are planning to attend: • Kendra Horn, candidate for 5th Congressional District • Al McAffrey, candidate for Oklahoma County Commissioner - District 1 * Randy McDaniel, District 83 representative & candidate for State Treasurer Event Location: South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce OG&E Electric Services Reception Hall 701 Southwest 74 Street, OKC 73139 South OKC Chamber Business After Hours at First United Bank & Trust DATE: MAY 17, 2018 TIME: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM It's 5 o'clock at First United Bank & Trust and we're cookin' out and coolin' off with cold beverages. Join us May 17, 5 - 7 p.m., for some summer fun, some incredible giveaways, and be
Calendar Sponsored by prepared for some Back Yard fun and games! Presenting Sponsor: Eskridge Honda, Gold Sponsors: The Fox Graphics and Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens, Host Sponsor: First United Bank & Trust Event Location: First United Bank & Trust 10731 South Western, 73170 - Contact: 634-1436 or info@southokc.com Hispanic Business Seminar Management Of Human Resources DATE: MAY 22, 2018 TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Management of Human Resources/Manejo de los Recursos Humanos: Incentive a sus empleados. Cree metas y delegacion de responsabilidades que puedo preguntar en una entrevista. Gold Sponsors: Metro Technology Centers and Tyler Media Event Location: South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Gas & Electric Services Reception Hall 701 Southwest 74 Street, 73139 Contact Information: Register - Elena Troya (405) 595-2243 or elena.troya@metrotech.edu - Fees/Admission $10 per person Class offered in Spanish only.
Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., 201 W. Main St., children 4th – 6th grade will learn to read music. Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 201 W. Main St. Open to kindergarten – 6th grade. Choir, life skills games, snacks and help with homework. YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center. Call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.
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FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES
Adult Art Classes at The Station TO REGISTER: www.cityofmoore.com/fun. For more information call Moore Parks & Recreation at (405) 793-5090
Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Moore Baptist Church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.
Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, Oklahoma City. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call Sarah Gee at (405) 735-6387.
• Evening Bootcamp is available at First Moore Baptist Church every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.
RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday – Fri., 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Call by 1:00pm the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60+ is $2.25. Required cos/meal for guests under 60 is $5.00. P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors, Seniors are assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., (405) 793-4448. Project Return Home for Alzheimer’s Patients in Moore, For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.
Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall.
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.
Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, 793-9069, Brand Center.
• Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance. • “Share-A-Fare” for age 60+ or disabled. Taxi fare at 40% off.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday – Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment. Fees are $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. Info: (405) 465-1925 or email fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com. Adult Salsa Classes, every Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adelante Dance Studio (Inside Moore Old School) 201 N. Broadway, Suite 201. $10 per class or $35 a month. Call (405) 586-0201 for more information. First Moore Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/Recreation Center, The Link is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center and walking/running track. For more information, call (405) 735-2527. Karate, First Moore Baptist Church, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Morning Fitness, First Moore Baptist Church, every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Christian Life Center Zumba, Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St. $3 fee per class.
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Celebrate Recovery: • Faith Crossing Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Mondays, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City. • First Moore Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m., First Moore Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. • Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Program, Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m., 309 N Eastern. Call (405) 794-7313 for more information. Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 692-8700 for meeting times and details.
American Legion Meetings, every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st St., Moore. Open for all veterans. Call (405) 794-5446 for more information. Malcolm Hunter Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, the second Wednesday of each month, Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Towns at (405) 376-5653. Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club, every Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact (405) 237-1171. Moore Old Town Association, the fourth Tuesday of every month, First United Methodist Church. For more information, contact Janie Milum at cjmilum@sbcglobal.net. Moore Rotary Club, Wednesdays at Moore Chamber of Commerce. Moore Rotary Club is a civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.
Divorce Care, First Moore Baptist Church, Wednesday nights, 6:15 p.m., 301 NE 27th Street. Support group for those going through a divorce. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.
Moore Toastmasters, every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. Become the speaker and leader that you want to be. Join our group as we practice Toastmasters’ proven learn-by-doing program.
Grief Share Support Group, First Moore Baptist Church, every Monday night at 6:30 p.m., 301 N.E. 27th Street. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, and disappointments and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Call 793-2600 for more info.
The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December, 11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City. If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040.
Grief Share Support Group, Fresh Start Community Church, every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., 309 N. Eastern, Moore, Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please contact the office at (405) 794-7313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405) 326-5554, or ladylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate.
South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, every Friday, 12:00 p.m., Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. A civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.
Agape: First United Methodist Church Moore, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., 201 W. Main. Homework and Hangout for Youth (7th– 12th grade). Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. (cost is $1 for dinner), Family Activities & Church School at 6:00 p.m. Menu can be found at www.moorechurch.com.
HOPE Addictions Recovery, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Call Pastor Rick Carter at (405) 691-6990 for information.
Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St.
AARP, the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main Street, Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. Contact Mary: 826-2315.
Children’s Chimes, Moore First United Methodist Church,
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SENIOR CONNECTION
VFW Bruce January Post 8706, the second Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m., Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at (405) 8314405 or go to www.vfwpost8706.org for more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more information, call (405) 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net. Frontier Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit patients, to help honor veterans on hospice service, administrative volunteers, and crafty volunteers. Volunteers are required to submit an application, background check, finger printing, drug test. We pay for all of this. They are a Medicare requirement For anyone volunteering for hospice. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community. Age 16 and up. Office Hours are 8:00-5:00. Patients can be visited anytime. Contact Charlene Killgore: Office: 405-789-2913 Email: ckillgore@ frontierhospice.com. Location: 221 N I 35 Service Rd Suite D in Moore. Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@regionalfoodbank.org or (405) 600-3186. Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mission. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community. For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 3150093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735. Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others? Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to volunteer or need volunteer help, visit www.servemoore.com/help to submit a request. You can also visit the Serve Moore headquarters located inside the Community Renewal Center at 224 S. Chestnut Avenue in Moore. For more information, visit www.servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060.
To keep up with the events and opportunities that are being added throughout the month, log on to mooremonthly.com and click on the Calendar link at the top of the home page.
American Cancer Society seeks volunteers who would like to help drive patients to their cancer treatment and/or volunteer with our local Relay for Life event. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/mooreok or contact Mel Rogers at (405) 841-5817 or mel.rogers@cancer.org.
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Valedictorians: Westmoore High School by riley roberson
“We saw each other in the hallway and we thought, ‘We know what this is,’” Jordan Bays said. Bays and Lauren Nguyen both saw each other in the hallway after being called to the principal’s office. That’s when they realized they were going to be told they tied as valedictorian. Although they shared the spot at the top of their class, they got there in two different ways. “We’ve taken almost the exact same schedule,” Bays said. “But we’ve never had a class together.” Being so close and so far at the same time is a theme that carries over into how the two students viewed becoming valedictorian. Bays’ mother, Lisa, was valedictorian at Moore High School, so the competitive side of her led her to make becoming valedictorian a goal. Once the time had finally arrived, she was adamant about finding out. “Every day I checked at least once,” Bays said. Lisa also tied as valedictorian at Moore High School. But instead of tying with one other person, she tied with five other people. They both tied for valedictorian, but there would not be a tie between mother and daughter. “Hey, I’m sharing it with less people,” Jordan said. “So I think I still win.” Lisa explained how Jordan came to her and told her that she calculated out what classes she would need to take in order to lock up the valedictorian spot as early as sophomore year. Jordan had been wanting to be valedictorian. “She had always indicated that she wanted to be valedictorian,” Lisa said. Nguyen, on the other hand, knew she would be at the top of her class, but wasn’t necessarily expecting to be valedictorian.
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Valedictorian: Moore High School by thomas maupin Wasting time is not part of Thanh "Brandon" Pham's lifestyle. He's a dedicated student, and his academic hard work has paid off. Brandon, 17, will be valedictorian for Moore High School's Class of 2018. Brandon said he learned a couple of weeks before the statewide teachers' walkout that he would be the MHS valedictorian. "I had some close friends who were in the same position that I was. We discussed it, and I realized we were in the same spot. But I just happened to push through a little bit more," he said. Even if you didn't know Brandon's class standing, it would not take long to realize he is a very intelligent young man. He plans to use that intellect and pursue an engineering degree. He's been accepted at Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. "Those are the two that offered me the most money," he said. "They are not full rides, but they are a pretty decent amount of scholarships." Brandon said he qualifies for in-state tuition at Texas A&M. He said the Texas university offers the in-state tuition rate if a student earns more than $4,000 in scholarships. Of course, he qualifies for in-state tuition at OSU. His scholarships include $1,000 from the Moore High School Alumni Association. "I want to go into either mechanical engineering or electronic engineering," he said. Brandon takes pre-engineering classes at Moore-Norman Technology Center. He said the pre-engineering program at Moore-Norman was opened to high school students his freshman year. "So I started joining it because I liked engineering at the time, and I still do." He said that during his freshman and sophomore years, the MooreNorman program covered math and physics. During junior and senior years "you do different things. I've done some aerospace engineering, some civil engineering, some computer science." Brandon said he's always had an interest in technology, "and I liked to help my dad with different things. He used to teach me how to do stuff with cars." He credits his parents for his engineering interest. His parents work at Tinker Air
Force Base. "They showed me why I would like engineering." His post-college years are still ahead of him, but he has thought about getting a master's degree. "I hope to, to be honest." He hasn't thought a lot about where he might go for graduate school. "I guess I was just hoping to get through high school for now," he said while smiling. "I have a little more time to think about it, but I will think about it more. ... I do hope to get my bachelor's degree and go for my master's, if I have the finances and the time." Brandon has always been in the Moore Public Schools system. He was at Broadmoore E l e m e n tary for first through fourth grades and fifth and sixth years were spent at Heritage Trails Elementary. His junior high school time was at Highland East. Other than his pre-engineering classes at Moore-Norman, he said his favorite class at Moore High School was "probably calculus, to be honest. ... It was an exclusive class, and it was really fun." He said there were "20 kids at most" in the class. He said calculus teacher, Miss Nix, was his favorite teacher at Moore High School. "At Moore-Norman, my favorite teacher was Miss Parry. She taught me engineering in ninth and tenth grades. She really helped me through everything." During his time at Moore High School, Brandon has been involved in student council and Key Club, which is a community-service program for high school students. Brandon said that through Key Club, he's been
involved in a program called Action Club that works with the disabled community. "We help them make posters for the holidays, or we help them do other things like Red Ribbon parade setups." He also belongs to the National Honor Society at MHS and the National Technical Honor Society at Moore-Norman. He was a senator on the MHS Student Council his junior and senior years. Soccer is also important in his life. "I played soccer for the high school all four years, and I've been playing soccer for different clubs since I was 5 or 6. So, most of my life," he grinned. His favorite professional soccer team is FC Barcelona of Spain. "I stuck with them and their players and how they work together. We used to watch videos of them for our club team and school team. So, we learned from them," he said. He was asked why the interest in soccer. "I guess I was just natural at it. I tried to play baseball when I was a kid, and I tried basketball too. I didn't enjoy it as much as soccer." Brandon also said, "I'm into photography, but I'm not trying to make money off of it. I do it for fun." Classes and soccer might be enough for some students, but Brandon also has a job at the Warren Theatre. "I work in the diner area as a server and a bus boy. But I don't work too much because of everything else I have going on. I work maybe 16 hour a week." That "everything else" includes studying after classes. "Homework. I work on that
every day. I used to do homework from when I got home from soccer practice to one in the morning or midnight." He said he was usually home from soccer practice about 5:30 or 6 p.m. "It's been easier this year. Last year was horrible. I took four AP (advance placement) classes and had pre-engineering and soccer." He said when soccer is in season, games can last up to 10 p.m., and "I have to go home and do homework after that." He said senior year has been better. "What I focus on now is soccer and homework." His senior-year classes are AP Language and Composition and AP Biology. "And I take pre-engineering at Moore-Norman, which takes up three hours of the day, and I'm taking soccer." He took a college-credit, non-AP government class over the summer. Brandon has an older brother, Nathan, who is a student at the University of Oklahoma, and a younger brother, Tristen, who is in junior high school. During the statewide teachers' walkout he was not goofing off. "Over the walkout, we still have soccer practice. We're preparing, and we had two games this week," he said on April 7. Brandon credited his time at Moore High School with preparing him for his university career and life. "It has taught me to work really hard. The homework they piled on me and everything else that's been going on -- like soccer -- has taught me not to give up and keep powering through." The Moore High School Class of 2018 commencement is scheduled for May 26 at the Cox Convention Center.
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Valedictorian: Southmoore High School by riley roberson He explained that he would spend a significant amount of time on a relatively expensive computer playing all sorts of games. He talked about how his mother, Niki Miller, thought that the games were bad for him. The resolution to these issues wasn’t that he had to stop playing video games. It was actually the opposite of stopping altogether. He got his mother to start playing video games “To counter this, I got her into video games,” he said. He talked about how he showed her examples of houses they could make on the game Sims to try to get her interested. “It took like three months for my plan to work.”
“I believe in high school, you should try and do as many things as you can,” he said. “You can figure out what you like and what you don’t like. I’ve tried to do a little bit of everything.” One direct opponent to interest is the tendency people have to figure out the least amount of effort required to do a sufficient job, soldiering on without doing too much more than expected. Often this doesn’t occur just because people are lazy but instead because people are busy. When schedules fill up, knocking out responsibilities in the most efficient way might end up looking like putting in the exact necessary effort. Interest destroys habits of soldiering, keeping people curious, disrupting routines, and making way for new skills and desires.
She laughed, admitting that his plan did, in fact, work. “First, it was Minecraft,” she said. They talked about why they liked that game--building, survival, thrill. Then Jonathan explained how some of the things he was doing in the game directly applied to what he was learning in his electronics class at school.
“I know I’m not the smartest person at Southmoore,” Jonathan Miller said. “In some ways, I feel like I shouldn’t be valedictorian.” If you had to list the top three qualities the average valedictorian has, you would probably say some combination of dedicated, hardworking, brilliant, confident, sacrificial, competitive or focused. The problem is that the term “average valedictorian” is an oxymoron. Valedictorians are not average. They’re unique. And no one displays the outlying nature of being alone at the top of your class like Miller does. The idea that he would even consider not being the smartest in his class brims with a quality of humility that wasn’t in the list above. The source of the humility for Miller is that he wasn’t necessarily aiming at valedictorian. The story of him becoming a valedictorian starts with the first thing that came to his mind when he was asked about the most trouble he’s ever gotten into. “Oh goodness,” he said, leaning back, thinking about what he might say. “We’ve had the most issues with my video game usage.”
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“I have to say this, though,” his mother said, talking about spending time on game versus spending time on education. “You have to balance it out. As he got older, he figured that balance out for himself.” This allowed him to maintain the interest he had in computers, which led to him choosing an AP Computer Science class. He pointed to that class on his transcript.
Jonathan’s mother noticed Jonathan’s intellect early. She’s guided and directed Jonathan, supporting the pursuit of his interests. “[My children] have shown that their academic skills are elite,” she said. “I knew that they could go far.” Looking forward to the future, and just how far he could go, Jonathan pointed out that his college resume isn’t as glamorous as some others. He explained that it’s because he never focused in on one thing enough to acquire tons of awards. “I’ve never believed in finding one thing, and then doing it for the rest of your life because you happen to be good at it,” he said. “I’ve been trying a whole bunch of different things. If I had one regret from high school, it’s actually that I didn’t learn as many skills as I wanted to.”
“That’s the one,” he said. That’s the one that set him apart from his classmates. He took that AP Computer Science class while other students who were close to being valedictorian took band. He was getting a few more credits from his AP class while they weren’t. He was in a position to pass them in the class rankings all because he was interested in computers and video games. It wouldn’t be too difficult to argue that his interest in video games directly led to Miller becoming valedictorian. Miller continued the habit of branching out and testing new things to see what he was interested in. He didn’t focus on taking classes that yielded the most credits or classes that were difficult. He took classes he was interested in.
He said this after citing attempts at archery, off-roading, and programming, among other things. Clearly, Jonathan’s interest has been leading him to develop new skills and abilities as well as a healthy hunger to keep trying new things. For him, college will be a world of opportunities where Jonathan can capitalize on the desire to learn new skills. He’s expectant of the future and what it might bring. His mother is expectant, too. “That brain of his,” she said, looking at him. “I know he’s going to do something big.”
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R&R Homes R&R Homes is a staple in the Moore community and looking to do your next home customization. The company develops neighborhoods and builds custom homes, to any degree, literally. "Custom homes are a niche for us because a lot of the big guys, you can customize it to a point… but they still want to insert parameters and we don't really do that. If you can find it we will put it in," said office manager Lori Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald manages all the accounting for the business while her brother, Russell Clark, does the home building, and her father, Rocky Clark, handles the land development. "We are family; you'll see a lot of family involved…. We're very family oriented. When we all go on vacation it kind of shuts down for awhile," she said laughing. R&R Homes got started after Russell finished school and decided to capitalize on what he and Lori had grown up around their whole lives: building homes. Their grandfather was involved in building homes for 30 years and did much of the development for the Highland Park neighborhood in the 70's, and their father and uncle followed suit. When Rocky and Russell partnered up in 2001, they started by buying lots leftover from '99 tornado and initially only built a few homes a year. Their turning point came when they developed Rock Creek in 2005, one of the largest neighborhoods in the city of Moore. This move took them from smalltime builders to the big leagues with six phases worth of houses. Today, though they've grown exponentially, the business is still family focused and values-based. The custom-drawn floor plans are named after bible verses relating to the home, an idea of Russell's. Through this, customers become lasting extended family. "People may be too comfortable with us but I'll get calls at 6 AM or midnight but they're just that comfortable with us. A lot of people we build customs 36 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2018
for end up being friends later just because we spend so much time with them," Fitzgerald said. "You know you're in those neighborhoods for years, and so even after you've built their home you'll be driving by and they'll flag you down just to say hi." That personal touch is an obvious trademark at R&R Homes. Your vision is a priority and floor plans are tailored to individual lifestyle and needs. "The creative side of it is always fun as far as the floor plans, just trying to think outside the box and also the way your life flows. Doing a floor plan that accompanies the way people like to live instead of having every room be a separate square," said Fitzgerald. This extends to the design center run by Fitzgerald's sister-in-law, Tabitha Clark. The center has samples of everything from wall color and tiles to backsplashes and countertops to visualize how you can customize every inch of your home. "She's able to work with people and help them see their vision and help steer them in the right direction for what they're looking for," Fitzgerald said of her design savvy sister-in-law. Clark also owns the next-door Reclaimed Warehouse, a home décor retail store that supplies all of the family's model home furnishings, which many of their customers have sought after for themselves. R&R Homes is about as invested in Moore as you can be, with four generations of Moore natives, Fitzgerald explained. "We are all, I call it, 'Moore-ons'," she said jokingly. "We have deep, deep roots here." Invite R&R Homes to become part of your family. Visit them in person at 3006 S Sunnylane Road or online at http://www.rrhomesllc.com.
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Moore Storm Walk Despite chilly morning weather, walkers and runners took part in the Moore Storm Walk on Saturday, April 14. The event was designed to raise money for Moore Crime Stoppers and to provide funds for storm shelters, storm repairs and storm cleanup. The course was 1.4 miles at Moore's Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. The entry fee was $10. Steven Shawn, president of both Silver Star Construction and Moore Crime Stoppers, said the purpose of the event also was to "raise community awareness of the upcoming storm season." Shawn said the day's cold weather affected turnout, but he said 107 people signed up that morning to participate. "Some of those didn't walk or run. One guy paid $50," he said. Shawn said an estimated $9,000
was raised. "Thanks to our generous sponsors, we were able to raise the majority of that amount."
team that raised the most funds was Moore Youth and Family Services. They brought in $250 to $260, he said.
Shawn said sponsors were Servpro, Statewide Roofing, Arvest Bank, Silver Star Construction Co. Inc., Farmers Insurance - Patricia Wolever, Universal Insurance, Fraternal Order of Police, Allstate Insurance, Dillingham Insurance, John Ireland Funeral Home, Broadway Florist, and BancFirst.
Representatives from Chick-fil-A handed out hot sandwiches. John Ireland, of John M. Ireland Funeral Home, provided warm cinnamon rolls. Entertainment included Brooklyn and Brix, the cattle dog mascots of the Oklahoma City Dodgers baseball team. Among those with a table at the event was the National Weather Service from Norman. KWTV's SkyNews 9 helicopter piloted by Jim Gardner arrived about 8:20 a.m.
Plans originally called for runners to begin at 9 a.m. and walkers to start at 9:30 a.m. About 10 runners cleared the starting line shortly after 9 a.m. and the walkers were up and walking by 9:12 a.m. Shawn said Silver Star Construction Co. had the biggest team with 21 people signed up, but not all of those walked or ran. The
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Shawn said he also wanted to thank other participants that included State Farm Insurance - Jim Evans, OKC Energy FC, Jimmy John's, and Winco. Volunteers included people from Rose Rock Realty
and the Moore DeMolay. Members of the Moore Police Department, Moore Fire Department, and the Cleveland County Sheriff 's Department also were on hand to give support to the event. Shawn said the Storm Walk had been planned for about a year. He hopes the weather will be warmer next year. He was thankful that the previous night's smoke had cleared. That Friday night much of central Oklahoma experienced a smoky sky because of wildfires in western Oklahoma.
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ACTIVITIES AT THE STATION
GIZMOS, GADGETS & THANGS CAMPS
DANCE
When: Saturday, June 16th 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway Ave. Age: For Dads and their Daughters Ages 4-14 years of age Cost: Tickets available at cityofmoore.com/fun
MEDIEVAL TIMES CAMP (JUNE)
OUTDOOR CAMP (JULY)
DESCRIPTION: There is no way this is a Science Camp? Well
DESCRIPTION: Learn the ins and outs of the outdoors by doing
in fact it is just that with a twist. You will not only get to build catapults and castles but get to make and dress up in Medieval attire. Even learn a little bit of history about the Medieval Time Period. You will definitely not want to miss out on this camp.
nature hikes, learning about insects, and how to make a fishing pole out of nature. These will be just a few of the activities that you will learn in this fun filled week spent outdoors. Top it all off with a campout over night at Buck Thomas Park. (The Camp Out portion of the camp must be accompanied by an Adult to attend this portion.)
WHEN: June 18th - June 22nd TIME: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 7 - 14 COST: $95 REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st – June 15th CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 INSTRUCTOR: Julie Robinson
WHEN: July 23rd - July 27th TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center & Buck Thomas Park AGES: 7 - 14 COST: $95 w/T-shirt REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st – July 20th CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 INSTRUCTOR: Julie Robinson
for $10 per person or sold the day of the dance for $15. A great time to have date night for Dad and Daughter. There is dancing, cookies, punch and door prizes.
TO REGISTER: www.cityofmoore.com/fun For more information call Moore Parks & Recreation at (405) 793-5090
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SPORTS CAMPS Most summer sports camps run Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. unless specified differently upon sign up. Sports camps are open to boys and girls ages 7-13 years old. Each participant in a week long camp will receive a t-shirt. Snacks will be provided in all camps. Parents are asked to make sure campers bring proper attire. Camps are set up to teach basic fundamentals and skills with game like scenarios. Space is limited. Sign up today!
The Station Aquatic Center at Central Park
GOLF CAMP
TENNIS CAMP
WHEN: June 11th – 15th WHERE: Earlywine Golf Course COST: $85 per person INSTRUCTOR: Mike McConville,
WHEN: May 29th – June 1st WHERE: Buck Thomas Tennis Courts COST: $75 per person INSTRUCTOR: Kendra Milligan,
High School Golf Coach
High School Tennis Coach
BASKETBALL CAMP
ALL N 1 SPORTS CAMP
WHEN: June 4th – 8th WHERE: The Station Recreation Center COST: $85 per person INSTRUCTOR: Scott Hodges,
WHEN: May 30th – June 2nd (1 p.m.-4 p.m.) WHERE: The Station Recreation Center COST: $75 per person INSTRUCTOR: The Station Recreation
High School Basketball Coach
Program Assistant
3 DAY BASKETBALL CAMP
ONE DAY BASKETBALL CAMP: OFFENSIVE SKILLS
WHEN: August 6th – 8th WHERE: The Station Recreation Center COST: $65 per person INSTRUCTOR: Scott Hodges, High School Basketball Coach
SOCCER CAMP WHEN: July 25th – 29th WHERE: Buck Thomas Front South Fields COST: $85 per person INSTRUCTOR: Kathryn Swartzendruber,
DESCRIPTION: This camp is for anyone 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.
ONE DAY BASKETBALL CAMP: SHOOTING DESCRIPTION: This camp is to improve your shooting from anywhere in the gym. This camp will focus on jump shots and low post moves. Emphasis will be placed on shooting form and the proper way to make lay-ups. WHEN: July 23rd // 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center COST: $25 per person INSTRUCTOR: Scott Hodges, High School Basketball Coach
FOOTBALL CAMP WHEN: June 11th - 13th (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) WHERE: Buck Thomas Front South Fields COST: $75 per person INSTRUCTOR: Lorenzo Williams, Football Coach
WHEN: July 9th // 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center COST: $25 per person INSTRUCTOR: Scott Hodges, High School Basketball Coach
High School Soccer Coach
Bring your family to the Aquatic Center for a movie while swimming. Saturday, June 9th - Wonder Woman
Friday, July 20th - Coco
TO REGISTER: www.cityofmoore.com/fun For more information call Moore Parks & Recreation
TIME: 8:30 p.m. | Movie starts at dusk WHERE: The Station Aquatic Center at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway Ave. FEE: $5.00 per person
For more information please visit www.cityofmoore.com/centralpark
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MAGIC CAMP (JUNE OR JULY) DESCRIPTION: Have you ever seen a magic trick and thought “Wow, that was super cool! I wish I could do that!” Then this camp is for you! This class teaches so much more than just magic. Participants will gain self-confidence, explore their creativity, practice speaking skills, and develop sequential thinking. At the end of the camp, your child will come home with cool tricks, new friends, and unforgettable experiences. This camp is taught by Discover Magic who are some of the top performers in the region. Your child will learn the eight traits that make up a true magician with a hands-on learning experience. Kids will use awesome magic props, top secret file folders, bonus online videos, and recieve a graduation wand, certificate and a T-shirt. You really do not want to miss out on this camp as it will be awesome in every way!
700 S. Broadway Ave. Multi-Purpose Pavilion Area at Central Park
May 3RD - september 1ST Thursday nights 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday mornings 8:00 am - Noon
WHEN: June 25th – June 29th, July 30th - August 3rd TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 7 - 14 COST: $175 (includes t-shirt and $80 value of magic tricks) REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 31st – June 23rd, March 31st - July 27th REGISTRATION TYPE: Online CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 24
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SUMMER EDUCATIONAL CAMPS ART CAMPS DESCRIPTION: Create colorful paintings,
sculptures, jewelry, and more. You will use watercolors, paint, crayons, beads, strings, and clay. This class is a lot of fun and the best part is you get to keep and take home what you make.
JUNE SESSION WHEN: June 4th - June 8th TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 6 - 12 REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - June 1st CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 CLASS COST: $95 (includes T-Shirt) INSTRUCTOR: Donna Barnard JULY SESSION WHEN: July 9th - July 13th TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 6 - 12 REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 6th CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 CLASS COST: $95 (includes T-Shirt) INSTRUCTOR: Donna Barnard AUGUST SESSION WHEN: August 6th - August 10th TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 6 - 12 REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - August 31st CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 CLASS COST: $95 (includes T-Shirt) INSTRUCTOR: Donna Barnard
For more information call Moore Parks & Recreation at (405) 793-5090
EXTREME ANIMALS CAMPS
WEATHER AWARENESS CAMP
DESCRIPTION: Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different habits and create different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habitats.
DESCRIPTION: Are you curious about how weather predictions are made? Do you want to know all the safety steps you need to take to ensure that you and your family is as safe as possible in case of severe weather. Come to The City of Moore’s Weather Awareness Camp and find out!
JUNE SESSION WHEN: June 11th - June 15th TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 6 - 12 REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - June 8th CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 30 CLASS COST: $125 (includes T-Shirt)
• During this week of camp, you will receive hands-on experience in many aspects of weather, including the actual process of making a forecast. This camp will be held at the Station but will be instructed by University of Oklahoma Department of Meteorology and National Weather Service.
JULY SESSION WHEN: July 16th - July 20th TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 6 - 12 REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 17th CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 30 CLASS COST: $125 (includes T-Shirt)
• Learn how to use scientific methods while exploring various aspects of the atmosphere
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• Explore the underlying principles of meteorology
• Acquire valuable knowledge of the present, past, and future states of the atmosphere • Analyze surface weather maps • Learn about the variables of weather it takes to have a tornado or other severe weather events what you need to do to protect yourselves and others during a tornado.
WHEN: June 4th - June 8th TIME: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center AGES: 8 - 15 REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - May 25th CLASS MINIMUM: 10 CLASS MAXIMUM: 25 CLASS COST: $95 (includes T-Shirt) INSTRUCTOR: University of Oklahoma
Meteorology Department/ National Weather Service
TO REGISTER: www.cityofmoore.com/fun For more information call Moore Parks & Recreation at (405) 793-5090
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MOORE NEWS
Bonds. Moore Bonds. by Thomas Maupin
The dream of a roadway underpass at SE 4th Street and the BNSF Railway tracks is a little closer to reality. Moore voters will get their chance on June 26 to decide if they want to fund the underpass and four street refurbishing projects and other proposals. The Moore City Council on April 2 voted to submit that $43,050,000 proposition and four others to the voters. The five propositions will have a combined total of $48,615,000. In money amounts given to the council on April 2 for the five proposals are: Proposition 1 -- $43,050,000 that includes construction of the underpass at SE 4th Street, which is also State Highway 37. The cost of the underpass is marked as $27,860,000. This proposition also includes $15,190,000 for four street projects. Those are: refurbishing streets and adding sidewalks. City Manager Brooks Mitchell told the city council on April 2 that sidewalks will be 10 feet wide and have trees planted alongside. The work includes resurfacing NE 12th from Eastern to Interstate 35; resurfacing and widening SW 34th from S. Telephone Road to Santa Fe Avenue; resurfacing Eastern from NE 12th to SE 4th; and resurfacing Eastern from SE 4th to SE 19th. Proposition 2 -- $3,140,000 is for improvements of drainage channels from NW 12th to NW 5th and NW 5th to SW 4th. Proposition 3 -- $1,525,000 would fund railroad quiet zone equipment at the NE 12th, E. Main, and SE 34th Street railroad crossings and fund new safety devices at those crossings. Proposition 4 -- $600,000 would buy two new street sweepers. The city's current sweeper is a 2009 model. Mitchell has said the sweeper is on its last legs. He said sweepers are vital to help prevent debris from getting into the city's storm drains. Proposition 5 -- $300,000 would pay for a new telephone system for city government buildings. Mitchell said in an interview before the council meeting, "I get complaints about dropped calls. We don't have a cohesive telephone system, and the manufacturer has said, 'We are not going to support it anymore.' So we are replacing it because we have to, not because we want more stuff." Mitchell said that during June the city will hold a series of town hall meetings in each of the
three wards. A final meeting will be at The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. The city will use those meetings to explain the need for the five propositions, which will be funded by general obligation bonds. The city originally planned the meetings for May. On April 5, Mitchell said the ward meetings are planned for the three Thursdays before the June 26 election.
their governing body and get approval to place a bond issue on an election ballot and then see if the citizens will pass it. And if the citizens pass it, they (the entities) have the ability to issue those bonds."
If you aren't familiar with GO bonds, they are defined as municipal bonds backed by the credit and taxing power of the issuing jurisdiction -- the city of Moore. Such bonds are issued with the belief that a city will be able to repay its debt obligation through taxation. For Moore, that means an increase in the millage rate on property taxes.
Why not pay for the projects through sales tax and a pay-as-you-go method?
Mitchell said during an interview before that council meeting: "What we are trying to do is issue the bonds in such a way that it will match up with the construction and will not raise the millage rate for the city of Moore above 16.5. Right now, it's at 15.5. If it were to go to 16.5, what that means is for a house valued at $100,000 it's an extra $100 a year." He emphasized, "We are very sensitive to the fact that people don't want their property taxes raised a lot. And we think by the plan we have here, we can minimize the likelihood of that and stay at or below the 16.5 mills. As a historical reference, back in 2014 when we went out for the 34th Street bridge GO bond issue, at that time we told our citizens we would not get to 18 mills." How does millage work? If your home has a taxable value of $100,000, and you're assessed a 1 mill tax rate, you will pay $100 in taxes. To figure the tax bill based on a millage rate is to take that rate, multiply it by the property's taxable value, then divide the result by 1,000. Mitchell said, "The one thing we can't control is what interest rates may do." He also said the city has no control over what the county assessor might do. Residents should be aware there are other taxes on their property. Mitchell said people can look at the property tax statement. "There's a line item for city of Moore, there's a line item for Cleveland County, there's a line item for Moore Public Schools and Moore-Norman Vo-Tech. There may be a couple of other things too that I just can't think of right off the top of my head. But each one of those entities will do like we do. They will go to
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"Our strategy is to issue the bonds over the next six years and do it in such a way that our millage rate stays as level as possible," Mitchell said.
"In order to do that, you would need to have tremendous growth in sales tax, and sales tax fluctuates," Mitchell said. "Right now our sales tax budget, tax revenue to this fiscal year is $27 million, in round numbers. In order to be able to pay for these projects over the next several years just on a payas-you-go basis, we would have to see a 26 percent increase in our sales tax revenue in order to be able to fund this on pay-as-you-go. And that is just not realistic. These capital improvement projects will last anywhere from 25 to 50 years, and the funding source is historically the GO bond because that's the most stable source of revenue. You just can't count on a sales tax increase at such a rate in order to be able to fund it pay-as-you-go." Closer look at the underpass In January 2017, the city held a public hearing on the SE 4th Street underpass. The public was told the underpass and its approaches would extend from S. Broadway on the west to Tower Drive on the east, a distance of about half a mile. The proposal would keep the roadway's four traffic lanes. There will be handicapped-accessible sidewalks on both sides and a wall will separate the roadway from the sidewalks. Plans call for a retaining wall on the north and south sides. City plans also call for a pedestrian bridge over SE 4th Street. That bridge would connect the existing Central Park with the proposed Old Town Park. At the time of the January 2017 meeting, the city was looking at getting a federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant. However, those funds are not available. "We have looked into that, and at that time there was no funding available. And I'm under the impression there won't be any (federal) funding available for this project," Mitchell said. "The good thing about the bond issue is that it's the money of the citizens of Moore paying for it. So, we have a lot more say-so in the ability to plan the timing of
the project and how we want to do it. Where as if we wait on federal funding, that brings in a whole set of other requirements, and we are waiting on that money. By us doing it, it's still a five year project. If we are waiting on the federal money it could be much longer than that." As Mitchell said, the underpass will be a fiveyear process that is expected to begin in 2019. He said the project's early years will include buying right of way, and refurbishing SE 3rd Street and S. Turner Avenue, which is on the north side of SE 4th. That work will allow access to Broadway when SE 4th is closed. Engineering studies also will need to be finished. The city will submit plans to BNSF Railway and work with that company. "So before we are actually able to close 4th Street and begin construction, there are several other things we need to do that our engineers -- that have already done some work on this project -have advised us that this may take three years. So that is how we have it planned out," he said. When will actual construction begin? "Probably not until sometime in 2023. And it is important for people to remember work is happening on the project. They will be able to see the Turner Avenue reconstruction. When you see the equipment out there, you can tell we are doing something, but when it's the engineering and buying right of way, it doesn't look like we are really doing anything. We actually are; we just aren't to the construction phase yet," Mitchell said. When will SE 4th Street be closed? "Probably sometime in the spring of 2023 is when that will happen, at this point," Mitchell said. "There are still a lot of variables. I'd love to be able to throw out an exact date, but I can't do that." Does Mitchell anticipate the public's support for the underpass? "I hope the citizens will see the need for it. If they've ever been stuck in traffic on 4th Street, they will see the need for it. It is expensive, but it will have a tremendous, positive impact on traffic flow." The railway through the middle of Moore is BNSF's main north-south line, and many freight trains use that route daily. Mitchell said the number of freight trains is not the main concern at SE 4th Street. "The biggest problem is not the 25 to 30 trains a day; it's the fact that there are times they stop there at 4th Street and block traffic 45 minutes to an hour. That's what really frustrates people. And when that happens, it also brings a lot more traffic
to 19th Street. And that's not the desired effect," he said. Speaking before that April 2 city council meeting, Mitchell said Moore's population is right at 60,000. "The city of Moore is 22 square miles, and when you are on the ground, that's a lot to maintain. These are projects that will help the city's infrastructure so that other problems don't come up, for instance the drainage. These projects are important, and we feel they are important enough that we want to take them to city council and hopefully get their approval to go forward and then let the voters decide." Others' views Terry Cavnar is a former Moore city councilman and owns Cavnar Insurance Agency at 250 SE 4th Street. He built his office building in 2009. His property is near the proposed underpass and its east-side roadway. "My understanding is the elevation of the road will be lower than the current road, so it eliminates our only drive. This will cause the city to buy our property." Cavnar was on the city council from 2001 until resigning earlier this year. Concerning the underpass, he said the comments he's heard are "positive because the situation at the railroad tracks is so bad. Traffic is backed up 20 minutes at a time or longer on and off all day."
being held up several times a day and to help with the 19th Street traffic. A lot of us use 19th Street because of the underpass there, so this will allow traffic to flow back to 4th Street." "I would like to see the city work with every property owner from Broadway to Tower. Possibly even offer a buyout to those east of the tracks. I don’t want to see these businesses hurt," Cavnar said. Frank and JoAnne Randall own the building that houses their Randall's Temperature Control Specialists at 131 SE 4th Street. JoAnne Randall understands the problem caused by trains blocking the crossing, but she's worried for the building and their business. "Whatever happens, happens," she said. "But they are not going to run over me. We've worked very hard to establish this business." Randall said it would not feasible to switch their warehouse space to the existing showroom and office space on the building's south side. "Without the 4th Street access, I won't have a showroom." She said if the underpass is built, there won't be room on the south for semi-trailers to deliver equipment as is currently done on the building's north side.
from her property. She said there have been days the crossing has been blocked for three hours. Box said the underpass will take away access to her shop. "I won't have a business anymore. But the town needs the underpass. We need this desperately because of the growth of the town." She said she will have to find a new location. Steve Norwood is one of the owners of Sharky's Scuba at 201 SE 4th Street. In a telephone interview, Norwood said there are solutions to the situation, "but no one wants to look at them." He also worries about the business's future, but he does not want to move. He'd be happy if the city would build a new drive for his property or help fund a taller sign. He also said the underpass should be farther south into the Central Park land and its east-side roadway should be where the Moore school district currently has a warehouse. That would involve the roadway curving, but he said the SE 19th Street underpass roadway is curved.
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Norwood said he is not fighting the underpass. "I just want them to look at solutions and have a win-win for everybody." Terry Cavnar
She said their business probably will have to relocate, but she's doubtful about finding an affordable location in Moore. Randall said the company has 20 employees and has been very community minded.
"I do plan to attend the town hall meetings. I’m good either way the vote goes. I have a beautiful building on a street that has a lot of traffic, so I have no desire to move," he said.
She said the lack of communication from the city is frustrating. "I just want somebody to tell me what's going to happen."
Cavnar, who represented Ward 3, said if he had still been on the council "I would have voted for the proposal. I do believe it’s necessary for several reasons, emergency management, the traffic on 4th
Donna Box has had her Donna's Razor Cuts shop at 209 SE 4th Street for 45 years, and her house is right behind the business. She also is upset about trains blocking the crossing just yards
Extra quote from Donna: Joe Sloan, Public Affairs BNSF Railway spokesman said, "BNSF staff have been in contact with staff at the city of Moore regarding crossings. The siding in Moore is, and always has been, used to stage and hold trains. Those trains are often cut at 4th to allow traffic to pass. Crossings are occupied once the trains are reconnected and the brakes need to be checked. If there are any issues, the train holds until all safety checks are completed."
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Children of Blood and Bone Author: Tomi Adeyemi Reviewed by: Jessica Conley, Information Services Manager, Moore Public Library Usually I devour the end of books, foregoing sleep and responsibility to see what happens next, but not so with my latest read. By the time I had arrived at the last 50 pages of this book, the author had ensnared my imagination and engaged me emotionally to the point that I had to set the book down until I could give the end of the journey the time and attention it deserved. How did I get there? And was it worth it? “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi was a wild ride which captured my imagination immediately and never disappointed. Magic was wiped out in Orïsha in The Raid, a night that Zélie Adebola will never be able to forget. That was the night she saw her maji mother brutally dragged away and murdered by the guards. Life for those touched by gods, known by their white hair, grows unbearably hard as they are oppressed by the guards and taxed beyond bearing. In order to keep her family from starving, Zélie must venture to the market in the capital city to trade, but gets more than she bargains for when a desperate stranger begs her to help save her life. Soon Zélie finds herself on the run with her brother and the princess of Orïsha, racing to restore magic and save her people. While fantasy authors can sometimes bog their stories down in back story, detailed mythology, and laborious world building, this fantasy novel is a breath of fresh air. From the very first page Tomi Adeyemi manages to both engage the reader emotionally, and also create a sense of urgent action. Adeyemi has crafted a beautiful and enchanting world, full of vibrant culture and rich characters which will transport readers away from reality, but also whispers of current events in a deep and almost imperceptible way. First in a new series, and marketed as a Teen Fantasy, this is a novel that appealed equally to my tween who “hates reading,” my husband who reads only high fantasy, and myself who typically reads everything but fantasy. Since I picked this book up I have not been able to stop talking about it, so come check it out. The book is available from the Moore Public Library as a print book, eBook or downloadable audiobook. I highly recommend the audio version which is wonderfully narrated by Bahni Turpin, whose inflections and accents will further immerse you in the otherworldly experience of Orïsha.
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Title: The Koala Who Could Author: Rachel Bright Illustrator: Jim Field Publisher: Scholastic Press Reviewer: Vona Bowling, Children’s Library Associate, Moore Public Library “The Koala Who Could” is a heart-warming story that addresses worry, fear, and building self-confidence. This book follows Kevin, a koala who clings to his tree, and is afraid to try anything new. He refuses to leave his tree no matter what he is invited to do and wants to stay within his routine. However, something surprising happens that pushes Kevin to leave his comfort zone. Will Kevin learn to adapt? This book is fun to read aloud with its rhyme that keeps the reader’s attention. Certain parts of the story are emphasized by all capital letter writing, so any child’s eye would be drawn to
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By Richie Splitt, President and CEO, Norman Regional Health System May 20, 2013 was a day the entire Moore community was changed forever. The staff at
recently began offering mammography services again.
Moore Medical Center, now Norman Regional
We are always looking to offer services the
Moore, went into the day knowing there was
people of Moore have identified as needs for
a chance for tornadoes, but never imagined
the community.
The EF-5 tornado was on the ground for 40 minutes and destroyed most of the area.
I am proud of the service we have provided at Norman Regional Moore since May 20, 2013. Norman Regional Health System contin-
The Moore Medical Center building sus-
ues to be committed to serving the wonderful
tained severe damage and was beyond sal-
community. I speak for 3,000 healers when I
vage, but we were very fortunate. The staff at
say, we appreciate the support of the Moore
Moore Medical Center worked together to keep
community.
every patient safe and there were no serious
Norman Regional Health System served the
injuries among those who took shelter inside
residents of Moore before the tornado and
the walls of the hospital. Our staff focused on
during the storm's aftermath. We stood with
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our community and rebuilt alongside it. We
as a hospital to the best of their abilities. It is
look forward to caring for the people of Moore
amazing that the people within what was left
long into the future.
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FROM CHAOS TO ORDER: OSSAA Works Hard to Manage Spring Schedules Each year between early April and mid-May, the academic and athletic landscape across the state of Oklahoma changes. Tens of thousands of students travel from border-to-border to participate in hundreds of academic, athletic, and extracurricular competitions at hundreds of locations all across the state. Champions are crowned and celebrated. Tears are shed. Trophies and medals are awarded. Team photos are taken. Stories are written. The excitement winds down and the stadium lights empty as the crowds depart. Van Shea Iven, Director of Media Relations for the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), says the sheer number of students involved make the challenge of organizing and executing these events hard to understate. “We’ve got over a hundred thousand kids that participate in athletics,” said Iven, “And we’ve got over a hundred thousand kids that participate in non-athletic events like speech and debate, music, the Academic Bowl and one-act plays.” For the most part, each of those events goes off without any major problems. You might have the occasional issue with officials being late or trophies being sent to the wrong place. There are always parents who complain that something or someone, somewhere, is unfair. But the end result of every academic or musical competition, golf or tennis tournament, baseball or softball playoff game, track meet, soccer match, etc., etc., is this: everyone goes
home with an amazing set of memories that will last a lifetime. It should come as no surprise that these things do not happen by accident. The staff of the OSSAA logs a staggering number of hours in preparation for every event that students across the state participate in with one overriding principle: “Priority one is the kids,” said Iven. “We want the kids to have great memories of their experience at the state tournaments.” One of the key factors in keeping kids as that top priority is making sure that the teams all have a fair chance of making the state tournament, something that is easier said than done. The athletic associations in many states simply group the teams by geographical location. On the surface that may seem fair, but what happens when the two or three best teams in the state in a given sport are all from the same city or area? This happens almost every year in Moore where softball rules the turf and the three high school teams are often among the state’s best. Amy Cassell, OSSAA Assistant Director, says the organization is committed to making sure the state’s best teams have a fair path to the state tournament in every sport. Cassell is in charge of the state softball playoffs, a big deal in a state know for excellence in the sport. “There are 80 tournaments going on in the first round,” said Cassell, “Plus the eight district tournaments in class 6A. That’s 88 tournaments for which the OSSAA has to make sure all details are taken care of.” Among the details Cassell handles is keeping track of the ranks in every classification so that she can create a slate of district and regional tournaments that will result in the best teams reaching the state tournament. She accomplishes this task by
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using a system of maps with rubber bands stretched between push pins to represent the teams and best-possible match-ups for the playoffs. Sometimes those matchups require more than just one rubber band. “I’ve been known to string together as many as four rubber bands in order to find a competitive balance,” said Cassell. “That means that sometimes these teams end up traveling to meet in the middle of a geographical region.” Sometimes those rubber bands get stretched to a dangerous point and pins are launched across the office. Cassell jokingly notes that she’s considered wearing safety glasses during softball season. “There’s one pin that’s actually stuck in the ceiling after it came loose and was launched there by a stretched rubber band,” said Cassell. “I don’t climb up there to take it down because it reminds me that I need to think and rethink these match-ups to get them right.” Todd Dilbeck, the Assistant Director in charge of Spring and Fall Baseball and Officials, also uses the rubber band and stick pin method. As challenging as softball can be, Dilbeck’s maps are even more complex. “We have 144 district tournaments,” said Dilbeck. “That’s just the opening round of the spring baseball playoffs and doesn’t include the regional or state tournaments.” Dilbeck says that creating playoff matchups in softball and baseball depend heavily on rankings given by coaches in most of the classifications. “In 4A, 5A, and 6A we have districts and so the rankings for playoffs sort of works itself out there,” said Dilbeck. “You have to trust the coaches rankings in Class A and B and in 2A and 3A and that covers a large number of teams, 92 and 91 in Class A and B respectively.” Dilbeck checks and doublechecks scores, rankings, and school facilities as he works toward determining the opening district pairings and which schools can host tournaments. “We have the schools go online and fill out an entry form that tells us whether or not they can host a tournament,” said
Dilbeck. “There are so many variables that come into play including field dimensions and whether or not they have lights. They have to have lights to be able to host a tournament.” The tension continues to ratchet up as the regular seasons wind down in softball and baseball, Cassell and Dilbeck have to pay close attention not just to the overall team records of teams which are ranked, they also have to be aware of which teams are playing well and which are losing momentum as the playoffs approach. The OSSAA officials have to pay close attention because match-ups and locations may have to be changed at the last minute, which can create confusion. While it is challenging, neither feel that the task is a burden. “I don’t really see it as being trouble at all,” said Dilbeck. “I see it as being fair for these kids who may only get one shot at something like this in life.” Cassell takes time to find a spot where she can watch the teams arrive on the first day of the state tournament at Hall of Fame stadium. It’s her way of reminding herself why she works as hard as she does. “Seeing the faces of those faces and the sheer delight of those kids walking in and having this opportunity,” said Cassell. “This is the reason that all of us at the OSSAA do what we do, so that these kids will have this kind of opportunity and experience this kind of excitement.” Golf and tennis are two other spring sports that require a significant commitment when it comes to staging district, regional, and state tournaments. David Glover is the Assistant Director in charge of Golf and Tennis. “It takes 49 golf courses to run our golf playoffs for 2A to 6A, girls and boys,” said Glover. “Thankfully there are 49 courses in Oklahoma that are willing to do that.” Glover points out that there are some courses like those in Kingfisher and Boiling Springs that are willing to host multiple
For Glover, one of the challenges is securing the state’s best venues for those state events. Courses like Karsten Creek, Muskogee Country Club, and Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville are always willing to step up as hosts. Glover says Karsten Creek is a great venue and a gracious host, running a preview tournament in the fall to cover green fees for the state tourney in the spring. But sometimes the weather and scheduling cause problems. “This year Karsten Creek is hosting the NCAA men’s and women’s national championship tournaments,” said Glover. “Last year I got a call from them four days
In spite of the problems, Glover believes kids still get a chance to play on some of the best courses in the state. The pursuit of the “best available venue” is something that drives Cassell and Dilbeck as well. “Playing at Hall of Fame Stadium is such a remarkable opportunity for our kids,” said Cassell. “It’s literally the crown jewel of softball and these girls grow up watching the best softball players in college and the world play on this field. We are so fortunate that the folks who run Hall of Fame are just the kindest and most accommodating group of people we know.” This year’s state baseball tournament will be held at the Bricktown Ballpark, Oral Roberts University, and Dolese Park. Dilbeck understands that those venues will be the home of lifelong memories for the kids that get to play there. “We just want kids, parents, and coaches to leave having had a great experience,” said Dilbeck, “That the games have been held at venues that are the best places to play in Oklahoma.” At the end of the day, everyone at the OSSAA agrees that all the hard work is directed toward one outcome.
“What’s tough about that is you’re always going to have a happy group and a sad group walking away because only one team gets to win it all,” said Dilbeck. “It’s great memories and that’s what we want them to experience.” Glover said, “I’m a kid person and I do this for the kids. We want everybody involved with every tournament, kids, coaches, parents, school officials to leave the end of the day feeling like it was a first-class deal, that it was run well, that the trophies were nice, and the award ceremonies are nice.” “It's not as easy to see when your team is not on the gold ball side of the outcome, when you're on the silver ball side of the outcome,” said Cassell. “But I think that in time kids and parents come to understand that there's something special about just being able to participate at that level. For all of us at the OSSAA, being able to provide the platform for them to have these experiences is what makes it all worthwhile.”
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“Inevitably we’ll have coaches that, for whatever reason, didn’t get their kids registered in time,” said Glover. “They call wondering if they can still get them in and of course we do our best to never deny a kid a chance to play in the playoffs if they want to play. We’re not ever going to keep any kid from participating.”
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tournaments, which helps greatly. He relies on coaches not just for team rankings, but also to turn in rosters of players who’ll be playing in the tournaments. Sometimes those coaches miss the deadlines to submit those rosters, but Glover is quick to note that the OSSAA is willing to work around those problems.
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The Moore High School Alumni Association recently awarded fifteen Moore High School senior graduates with $1,000 scholarships. Mckinzie Lewis, Brandon Pham, Ben Kretschmer and Josh Moran were awarded the MHSAA Scholarships, recognizing their excellence in leadership and academics. Ethan Attebery and May Pham were awarded the MSHAA 50th anniversary scholarship Anna Gulbranson, received the George and Doral Hopper Scholarship. George Hopper was a principal at Central during the 1940-60's. and his wife, Doral, was an elementary teacher. Abbygail Hayes, was awarded the Bennie Raine Scholarship. Bennie Raine was an inspiring English and Journalism teacher at MHS in the 1960's. Rachel Frye, received the Hoby and Anita Horn Scholarship. Hoby Horn grew up in the Moore School System and is a 1977 MHS graduate and Anita was President of the Moore Public School Foundation for three years in the late 1990's. Andrew Woodhouse and Alyvia-Grace Hanson were recipients of the Gabrish Family Scholarships. The Gabrish family has had numerous family members play in the band through several generations at MHS. Kimberley Watson received the Julia Francis and Mamie Agnes Scholarship, bestowed on young women who strive to make a positive difference in their community and beyond. . Emma Jackson was recognized with the 1970's Legacy Scholarship. Jeremiah Mckenzie, Lauren Miller, Grace Holland were all awarded the Gilson Scholorship
Moore Students Highlight Works At Red Carpet Film Festival Nysa Rivera, director of "Oh Adeline" and Alex Buchanan, poster designer for "Dining with the Eagles”, earned top honors last month at Moore Norman Techology Center’s annual Red Carpet Film Festival. Over 400 people attended this year’s event held at Sooner Theatre. The Red Carpet Film Festival was created to provide a way for students to experience deeper learning while working on extensive, industry-level projects in a collaborative environment. Students from MNTC’s Graphic Design and Digital Video Production programs were empowered to create complex projects that they take from concept to distribution. The DVP and Graphic design full time programs are open to high school juniors and seniors in Norman and Moore schools, and also open to adult students. Moore Public School students selected to participate in this year’s festival included: Westmoore High School Senior April Yanda, director of “Specter"; WHS Senior Madeline Markcum, director of “Unleaded"; Moore High School Senior Daysan Macon, director of "Dining with the Eagles" and MHS Senior Caleb Harvey, director of “Faith In Music” For more information about the Red Carpet Film Festival, visit their website at: redcarpetfilmfest.webs.com. To learn more about MNTC’s Digital Video Production or Graphic Design classes visit mntc.edu or call 405-801-5000.
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50-Year Moore High School Reunion Moore High School Class of 1968 Grads – be sure to save the date for the upcoming reunion. As the first graduating class of the “new” high school on Eastern Avenue, you have lots to celebrate! See some familiar faces and join in on the fun on Friday night, June 29 for a casual mixer at Hollywood Corners in Norman. Saturday morning alumni will meet for brunch and tour Moore High School to fellowship and reminise. The big event will be held Saturday evening, June 30 at 6 pm at the Embassy Suites in Norman. For more details contact David Purcer at 229-0858 dpurcer@cox.net.
Past Lord Mayor of London Delivers Special Invitation To Southmoore High School Band The Southmoore Band has a notable reputation as being among the finest in Oklahoma. The band made headlines across the World in 2016 at London’s New Year’s Day Parade, when their uplifting story of recovery ran on BBC TV, CBS, CNN and hundreds of other channels. The people of London took the band to their hearts – and hence they received an invitation to return at the end of next year. The highly prestigious turn of year tradition is established as the biggest event of its kind anywhere in the World. The 2020 event will be the 34th in the parade’s history. More than 8,000 performers from all corners of the globe entertain a street audience of around 500,000 – and a global TV audience of tens of millions. The Southmoore Band has earned numerous awards and honors through the years including their band director Adam Mewhorter’s recognition as the 2017 Oklahoma Bandmasters Association Band Director of the year. He was also named as an Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year Finalist last year. More than 8,000 performers from all corners of the globe entertain a street audience of around 500,000 – and a global TV audience of tens of millions. At the parade, the band’s performance will be made available to all TV stations in Oklahoma and the rest of the USA free of charge – and will be streamed live around the World.
Southmoore Choirs Earn Top Awards The Southmoore High School choirs, directed by Dr. Linda Jones and accompanied by Mr. Dustin Morningstar, took all the top choir awards at the New York City Worldstrides Festival held April 6th & 7th. Choirs from all over the country performed in the well-known Riverside Cathedral. To win gold, a choir must score higher than a 92. The highest total score from the three judges is awarded first place in each choral category. The Southmoore Choirs walked away with first place honors for their Chamber Choir, Combined Womens Chorale, and their Vocal Jazz-Rhythm & Blues group. Both the women’s choral and chamber choir earned the Adjudicator’s Outstanding Award and the Combined Women’s Chorale was named the Top Overall Choir. In addition, Jenny Henson won the Adjudicator’s Outstanding Vocalist Award. These awards qualified Southmoore to be a part of the Festival of Gold at Carnegie Hall in the spring of 2019. This festival is made up of the top gold winners from each of Worldstrides spring 2018 festivals. Members of the award-winning groups include: Monea Brown, Ashley Cravens, Jessica Greene, Jenny Henson, Madison Hutcheson, Natalie Johnson, Maria Laboy, Caitlin Moffatt, Ciara Richenberger, Haley Wheeler, Taylor Worsham and Gianna Violette.
Five Years And Forward “Remembering Five Years” was the theme for this year’s Meg’s Miracles annual benefit, honoring Megan and Case Futrell, while celebrating teachers in the Moore public schools system. The fundraiser was held April 14, 2018 at Moore’s Old School Business and Event Center. May 20, 2013, a deadly EF-5 tornado took the lives of Megan Futrell, a Moore special education teacher, and her son Case, when it destroyed the convenience store where they had taken shelter. As a tribute to their memory, Meg’s Miracles Fund supplies resources to help teachers enrich the education they provide for their students. Last September, the group awarded grants to two teachers, Melody Rigsby at Heritage Trails and Mariah Cook at Highland Jr. High. “We want to use this opportunity to remember what we have lost, while recognizing the good Meg’s legacy has done in the past year, and what we can continue to do.” said Whitney Decker, founder and director of the fund.” Whitney said that last month’s gala raised enough money to fund the grants again for the coming school year, and is helping build a modest endowment. The group’s goal is to create a sustainable fund so that Meg and Case's legacy of supporting teachers and enriching the loves of students will continue year after year. To learn more about Meg’s Miracles visit www.mooreschoolsfoundation.org/home/ megs-miracles-grants
Hal Smith Restaurants Receives Mark Costello Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Labor Commissioner Melissa McLawhorn Houston recently presented the Mark Costello Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma Award to Hal Smith Restaurants. The award honors businesses in Oklahoma that are making positive impacts in their communities. Hal Smith Restaurants received the award in recognition of its entrepreneurial spirit in creating profitable employment for its fellow Oklahomans and for fostering a positive business atmosphere. The award was presented by Commissioner Melissa McLawhorn Houston in a ceremony held at the company's Redrock Canyon Grill in Norman, Oklahoma. Hal Smith began his career in the restaurant industry as a working partner in Crosstimbers Restaurants. In 1992, he ventured out on his own and founded Hal Smith Restaurants, a restaurant management company headquartered in Norman. Since that time the company has developed both multi-unit and single-unit concepts, including Charleston’s Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Krispy Kreme, Ted’s Café Escondido, Louie’s Bar & Grill, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, The Garage, Upper Crust, Pub W, and The Legacy Grill. “Hal Smith is the epitome of entrepreneurial spirit from beginning his career as an employee of a local restaurant to now operating nearly 80
restaurants in seven states and employing more than 6,000 employees,” Labor Commissioner Melissa Houston said. “Hal Smith Restaurants have become a staple in communities across the state, and I am honored to recognize them with the Mark Costello Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma Award.” "It is an honor and a privilege to be recognized in this way. I am proud of the contributions and impact Hal Smith Restaurants have provided to the community,” said Hal Smith. The Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma Award was established in 2012. In 2016, Commissioner Houston re-named the award in honor of the late Commissioner Costello who created the entrepreneurial excellence award to recognize and honor Oklahomans who helped expand job opportunities in the state. Picture of award presentation including Norman Mayor Lynne Miller, Hal Smith, Labor Commissioner Melissa Houston, and Representative Emily Virgin
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SPORTS GALLERY BY DIANA BITTLE
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Summer Mo MOORE MOVIES WITH ROB MORRIS
Ahhhhhhh, summer. The days get longer and lazier, for some people at least. And of course, Hollywood tries to jam in as many money-making blockbusters as possible to take advantage of the “School’s out!” and “I’m on vacation!” crowds. Most people don’t realize that the “Summer Blockbuster” movie season actually began on June 10, 1975 with the release of “Jaws”, a tiny little film by a young filmmaker named Steven Spielberg. Over the next few years movie studios quickly fell in line with the formula: big-budget action + millions of advertising dollars = box office success. So much success that the “official beginning” of the summer blockbuster season was pushed into Memorial Day weekend, and then to the beginning of May. Over the last few years the biggest blockbusters have actually been showing up during the last weekend in April. And this year a movie that once would’ve been right at home during the middle of summer actually opened on March 30. It was “Ready Player One” by none other than Steven Spielberg. If this keeps up the annual Moore Monthly Summer Movie Preview will begin in January. Go figure…. HERE ARE MY PERSONAL “AIN’T MISSING THIS” MOVIES OF THE SUMMER:
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time: Avatar and Titanic, he hasn’t released a movie of his own since 2009 and that was Avatar. Of course, his next four movies are ALL sequels to Avatar, beginning in 2020 and ending in 2025. Fatigue or no fatigue, movie-goers are chomping at the bit to see if the culmination of more than a decade of universe building pays off. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 15 and climbing Rocket meets Iron Man meets Shuri is the most anticipated match-up of engineering geniuses ever and likely worth the price of admission.
Avengers: Infinity War April 27 It is finally upon us. The “be-all-endall” of comic book movies. The first of two parts, a concept that casts a massive shadow across multiplexes around the world. Of course, we’ve waded through an endless parade of Marvel comic book movies to get here and, as James Cameron (Avatar, Titanic) suggested a few weeks ago, “Maybe movie goers are experiencing comic book fatigue.” Keep in mind that while Jimmyboy has the top two grossing movies of all
Incredibles 2 June 15 Might be the only group that can steal thunder from The Avengers: Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Dash, Violet, and Frozone are finally back in the sequel to the 2004 Pixar hit, “The Incredibles.” The story is flipped this time with Elastigirl out saving the world while Mr. Incredible plays Mr. Mom, dealing with household chores and the multi-powered infant son, Jack-Jack. Expect lots of tongue-in-cheekage heroics. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 10
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July 20 Denzel Washington made his first screen appearance 37 years ago in Carbon Copy, playing the very black son of the very white George Segal. The gifted actor is in the elite company of people who have won an Academy Award (twice), a Golden Globe, and a Tony award. This is the first time Washington has agreed to a sequel. If you saw the first Equalizer you might understand why. The reboot of the television series about a former CIA operative now playing rescuer to people caught in dangerous circumstances was explosive. Washington is reunited with director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) for his return as Robert McCall. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 12 Nobody does vigilantes like Denzel does vigilantes.
The Happytime Murders August 17 What happens when you take The Muppets and sprinkle a little “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” magic dust on them? You get the story of a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private-eye-puppet looking into the murders of the puppet cast of a 1980’s children’s TV show. Elizabeth Banks, Melissa McCarthy, Joel McHale, and Maya Rudolph anchor the human side of the equation in a world where puppets and humans coexist (imagine THAT bumper sticker), but you can bet the best lines and actions are gonna come from those feltskinned stars. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 11 Yeah, yeah…the storyline is just a variation on the Roger Rabbit theme, right down to the hard-boiled detective. But after Jason
Segal turned The Muppets on their heads it opened up a world of puppet possibilities.
AND NOW THE MEH-MOVIES OF SUMMER 2018…
Deadpool 2 May 18 The foul-mouthed “Merc with a mouth” stunned everyone in February of 2017 by becoming the most profitable R-rated movie in history. Whether you’re a fan or not of that flavor of comic book humor, you have to admit that Ryan Reynolds is the perfect fit for this character. If you can stomach the increasingly blue humor, the trailers are promising some genuinely funny moments that include the most on-target shot at the DC movie universe you’re likely to see. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 5 Yep, he’s funny and liable to set another R-rated record, but the question really is just how gross can he get and still be enjoyable?
ovie Preview Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
July 20 This is really simple, friends. I know there are scads and scads of people out there who loved Mamma Mia and Abba. I’m just not one of them. The first movie, based on the stage play which is based on the music catalog of the Swedish supergroup from the ‘70’s, was already the thinnest of concepts. Somehow the 2008 movie earned $615 million at the box office, making this sequel inevitable. Let’s hope this doesn’t lead to Spice World II. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 2 Just keep saying this phrase to yourself: “1970’s Swedish supergroup” and I feel pretty sure you’ll come to your senses before buying tickets.
Solo: A Star Wars Story May 25 You think the divide between Trump supporters and Trump haters is bad, take a moment to consider the growing rift between fans of the Star Wars universe in the wake of the Episodes 7 and 8. Their torches are already lit and pitchforks already sharpened ahead of this prequel that introduces us to a young Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. It doesn’t help that directing chores were snatched away from Phil Lord and Chris Miller (The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street) and handed over to Ron Howard. It also doesn’t matter that the rest of the new crop of Star Wars movies have killed at the box office. So far the trailers have not built any momentum for the film and Ron Howard hasn’t had a bona fide box office hit since Apollo 13 and that was back in 1995, which ironically was five years before George Lucas dropped Jar Jar Binks and the Star Wars prequels on unprepared fans. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 6 I’m hopeful…but in the same way that Charlie Brown is every time he prepares to kick that football Lucy is holding. You just KNOW she’s going to pull it away at the last moment.
Ghostbuster’s reboot is still in the air, but Bullock and Blanchett rarely miss so this one could surprise. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 7
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The First Purge July 4 I get it, I really do. Horror movies are the roller coaster rides of the cinema. You can get the squeezy stuff scared out of you without any real risk. They’re also so very cheap to make and that gives studios a chance to rake in the bucks if they hit on the right concept (see the Jigsaw and Friday the 13th series). But while some of horror movies are genuinely scary without gore (see Get Out and Rosemary’s Baby), this reheated, onenote torture pornfest was tired after the first go-round. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): -10 I’ll give the filmmakers this – the product really does make me want to purge. I know, I know. Bad puns…but these are bad movies, so it all balances out. A HANDFUL OF QUICK PROBABLY, MAYBES…
Ocean’s 8 June 8 Sandra Bullock as Danny Ocean’s sister, putting together an all-female, all-star heist team that includes Kate Blanchett and Helen Bonham Carter? The smell of the
You can track Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible career arc simply by noting the dates his summer blockbusters have opened: MI:1 – May 22, 1996, MI:2 – May 22, 2000, MI:3 – July 20, 2006, MI: Ghost Protocol – April 12, 2011, MI: Rogue Nation – October 29, 2015. He’s moved from the prime summer-season opening spot to spring and fall. At least he’s back in the summer season, but he’s still taking a July backseat to Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania 3), Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper), and Mark Wahlberg (Mile 22). My how the mighty have fallen. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 5
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom June 22 Sure, the script is yet another rehashed combo of previous visits to the dinosaur island. But Colin Trevorrow has done a nice job of livening things up with Chris Pratt. Could be fun in that old Saturday afternoon matinee sort of way. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 5
August 10 I’m on the fence on this one for two very simple reasons: Jason Statham and a megashark. It sounds like it could be a marginal SyFy channel movie. But stop and think about it: Jason Statham and a mega-shark. I can just picture Statham facing down the shark and quipping, “Do I look like I have ‘shark food’ written on my forehead?” Tossup, I’d say. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 5
Ant-Man and the Wasp July 6 I really liked the first Ant-Man. In fact I thought it was one of the top-tier Marvel movies with a fun script and exchange of the “the whole world/galaxy is at risk” for more personal peril. I’m not sure why I’m just not that jacked about this sequel. Maybe James Cameron is right. Got-to-see Score (1-to-10 scale): 6
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CLASS ACTS BY DONNA WALKER
Class Act: Olivia Martin Olivia Martin is a 7th grader at Central Junior High. She enjoys spending time with Roxie, her box/lab mix, playing the clarinet and drawing. Some of her other hobbies include hiking, reading, and playing video games, as well as a little ukulele. She seems like your typical young teenage girl. Yet, Olivia is not just your “average” student. Olivia is unique. She is a Mensa member, scoring in the top 2% on intelligence tests. She excels in many areas and is active in a variety of organizations. Her days are busy with band, piano lessons, participating in the Moore STEM club and serving as President of the Revolutionary Robots. She is also a member of the Academic Team at Central Junior High. During Spring Break, Olivia was a part of her Girl Scout troop’s High Adventure Team. Along with their leaders, Christi Williams, Sonja Moose-Burk, and Bill Hensley, the girls climbed some 1,300 feet and hiked over 20 miles at Palo Duro Canyon. She enjoys all her classes but considers science, writing, and art to be her favorite subjects. She also spends time working on stop animation with a special camera her dad bought her and the computer he built. And, she was recently accepted to academic camp
at East Central University and is looking forward to attending biology camp and chemistry camp this summer as well. Olivia’s mom Cylinda recalls that, from an early age, Olivia was bright and eager to learn. Snippets of her technical, creative mind came to light when she would come up with inventions like candy vending machines made out of shoe boxes and cars built specifically for stuffed animals. She also loved her visits to Sam Noble Museum and Science Museum Oklahoma. She has always loved discovering new things and being creative. Cylinda says Olivia’s sense of humor and happy, giving spirit were evident at an early age has well. These qualities, as well as her spirit of service and passion for the community, are the ones that have shone bright most recently. Her growth and journey of discovery have brought many opportunities and accolades and have benefited the community along the way. For example, Olivia earned the Silver Award, the highest award a Cadette Girl Scout can obtain, through a series of community service and volunteer opportunities. She began with her Leadership In Action requirement by teaching and mentoring younger scouts in the community garden. She also spent time with younger scouts and others in her troop volunteering at the
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Moore Food Resource Center and providing the organization with food grown from their garden. Next, she volunteered for From Seed to Spoon and with Serve Moore at Moore’s Open Streets event. All of these experiences culminated in her project idea of placemaking. With input from Chris Fox, Dale Spoonemore, and assistance from Christi Williams and others in her troop, Olivia created a placemaking project. With her dad as her mentor, she created hand-drawn animation explaining her take on placemaking. Her presentation included her ideas for gardens, parks, playgrounds, sand lots and other common spaces. She shared her vision for gathering spaces as social opportunities to visit with neighbors, and thriving community gardens as resources for area food banks. She shared how the rewards of placemaking include reducing local crime rates and helping feed those in need. Her project can be found on YouTube.
recently joined fellow Mensans as the only child present on an event called ‘Mensa Day of Caring.’ Olivia worked with other adults in their charity event to aid the Norman Public Library,” said Lisbeth. “She is a smart, funny and kind child.” “We volunteered at the Norman Central Library preparing books purchased by the Pioneer Library System Foundation that will go to students who receive food backpacks to make sure they have enough to eat over the weekend,” Olivia explained. “My mom works at the library and she says that kids who read at home and have books at home are more likely to be successful in school. Now they will have snacks and books.” To folks like Lisbeth and other adults in the community, Olivia’s work is more than commendable; it’s above and beyond. Inspiring in fact. Olivia doesn’t really see what the big deal is.
Olivia’s efforts not only earned her the prestigious scouting award, it also caught the attention of many teachers and local leaders. One of Olivia’s biggest fans is Norman attorney Lisbeth L. McCarty. “She is a delightful child who fearlessly gave a speech in February 2018, about “place-making” (creating ecologically efficient city-share areas) to a group of adults. Olivia
“I guess it just feels like part of my day – I don’t think about it a lot,” she said. And when asked how she felt about her contributions she confessed, “Well, after doing the food bank, I felt good and tired.”
a. Elementary through high school students are eligible. b. Must live within the coverage area of the Moore Public School District. c. Home school and private school students are also eligible (who live within the MPS district). 2. Email their name, grade and why you believe they’re a Class Act to donna@mooremonthly.com 3. Moore Monthly staff will review all submissions and select one student who especially stands out as a Class Act. 4. The winning student for each quarter will be announced and awarded a Class Acts certificate and a $100 gift card at their school. 5. For questions or additional info, email Donna Walker at donna@mooremonthly.com
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