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Hospitals on state of COVID: ‘We need your help’

By Rose Lane Editor

FIND A TEST

As the spread of the Omicron strain of COVID-19 continues, schools are vacillating between virtual and inperson formats and charitable events are being postponed.

Leaders of the four metro hospitals came together earlier this week to “sound

Oklahoma County Health Department: www.occhd.org/okctestsites 4 per household: covidtests.gov an alarm.”

During a Tuesday joint press conference, Julie

Watson, M.D., chief medical officer, INTEGRIS Health; Chad Smith, M.D., chief medical officer, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City; P. Cameron Mantor, M.D., acting chief medical officer, OU Health; Dale Bratzler, M.D., chief COVID officer, OU Health; and Kersey Winfree, M.D., chief medical officer, SSM Health St. Anthony, came

together to describe the situation at local hospitals, laud health care professionals for their continued service and to ask for help from the public.

“Now is the time to take action,” Winfree said.

On Tuesday, throughout the metro, there were 107 patients in the emergency rooms waiting for an open bed, Watson said.

People are being cared for in hallways and closets.

“Despite our best efforts, we may not be able to provide the care we usually do,” she said.

Staffing shortages are prevalent as Omicron has also spread to healthcare workers.

Watson said others See COVID, Page 5

Nichols Hills sets April 5 election for City Council Ward 2

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

headquarters.

Robert Clements, who is the president of the Board of Directors, said Walker joined Oklahoma Contemporary at a “very important time” as the organization was preparing for the transition.

“In addition to the move, Eddie

Voters in Nichols Hills will go to the polls April 5 to elect a city council representative for the Ward 2 seat currently held by Mayor Peter Hoffman, Jr. He has represented Ward 2 for 15 years, and expected to seek reelection. There are three ward seats on the Nichols Hills City Council.

Oklahoma County Election Board qualifications for elective municipal office require candidates be a resident and registered voter of the municipality in which they are seeking office.

Candidates must also live in the Ward for which they will represent.

Nichols Hills City Council members are elected at large, by the qualified electors of the city. Wards in Nichols Hills are roughly divided evenly by population into north, central, and south boundaries within the two square-mile municipality.

Any qualified voter who lives in Ward 2 may have his name placed on the ballot as a candidate for the city council seat by registering at the Oklahoma County Election Board, 4201 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City. The filing period is 8-5 p.m. Feb. 1-3. There is no fee to file for office in Nichols Hills. The city conducts a nonpartisan general election with no primary election.

Current city council members in Nichols Hills have held their council seats an average of 12 years. Sody Clements, who represents Ward 1, was elected to her seat in 2009. Mayor Peter Hoffman was elected to his Ward 2 seat in 2007, and Ward 3 councilman Steve Goetzinger was first elected in 2011. The offices of mayor and vice mayor are rotated among the three city council members.

See WALKER, Page 5

See NHILLS, Page 5

Computer programming champions Casady juniors Adi Bhaktaram (left) and Peter FitzSimons were declared the winners of the Congressional App Challenge for the 5th District of Oklahoma for their app Pulse. Freshman Krish Patel (right) was the runner-up. The Congressional App Challenge is the most prestigious prize in student computer science.

For the story, see Page 14.

OK Contemporary’s Eddie Walker to retire

By Rose Lane Editor

EDDIE WALKER

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Executive Director Eddie Walker has announced plans to retire this spring.

Walker, 58, took the reins of the Arts Center in 2019 as the organization moved from the OKC Fairgrounds to Automobile Alley and a new $30 million

Turn off sprinklers in freezing weather Residents and business owners are reminded to turn off their automatic sprinkler systems when the threat of freezing weather moves into the metro, OKC city officials said.

Water from sprinklers often cause streets to become slick and hazardous when the temperature dips below freezing.

Watering during freezing weather can also cause damage to to

irrigation systems and plants.

Officials suggested turning a sprinkler system off in cold months.

Water that lands on sidewalks and streets turns to ice, making surfaces slick and dangerous for walkers, drivers and cyclists.

In the winter, use a sprinkler system only during lingering dry conditions and when the temperature is above freezing. Plants need a lot less water in

the winter and a good soaking before temperatures plummet will protect roots. Ice can kill or damage plants.

Install a rain/freeze sensor for automatic sprinkler systems to prevent unnecessary watering.

Visit squeezeeverydrop.com for more watering and water conservation tips.

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OKC Rotary hosts annual Winter Party

Rotary Club member and OK County Clerk David B. Hooten, left, is a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated trumpet soloist. He and his friend Edgar Cruz, a world-renowned guitarist, brought their instruments and entertained the Rotarians.

Several years ago the OKC Rotary Club 29 decided to move its Christmas party to January to avoid all the conflicts members developed with other seasonal festivities.

The club’s annual Winter Party tripled in attendance. Music, food and drinks create a festive atmosphere.

The new Ellison Hotel provided the setting this year for the Winter Party. Rotarian David Hooten and his frequent collaborator and friend, Edgar Cruz, provided the music.

Rotary Club 29 President Jerrod Shouse and his wife, Jamie, right, join OK County District Judge Heather Coyle, left, and her husband Billy Coyle.

Suzie and Lee Symcox are both Rotarians and both bankers. Lee is president and CEO of First Fidelity Bank.

KFOR’S Wes Milburn and wife, Sandy, at the Rotary party.

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Darlene and Larry Parman. Besides being a Rotarian, Larry has served as Oklahoma secretary of state and secretary of commerce.

Downtown, Inc.’s Jane Jenkins brought her husband, Howell Felsenthal to the gala.

Winter Ball

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Saturday’s gala to benefit Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Flexible and creative, combined with a positive attitude, are some of the attributes Connell Branan, 2022 Winter Ball chairman and her co-chairman, Susan McPherson, found were necessary while making plans for the upcoming biennial event.

The Winter Ball, whose mission is to support the arts and/or beautification in Oklahoma, takes place on Saturday at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club for the benefit of Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Cocktails begin at 7 p.m., with dinner and dancing to follow at 8 p.m.

Each Winter Ball has a different theme and corresponding decor which is kept secret until guests arrive. The always elaborate and highly anticipated invitation gives a hint of what special experience awaits patrons. The 2022 Winter Ball will incorporate elements that hold the elegant

traditions from previous events but with a modern and festive flare.

The Winter Ball Committee was in the initial planning phase for the 2022 Winter Ball when the pandemic hit.

This presented obvious logistical challenges in terms of gathering for meetings or looking at design ideas with various vendors. Nonetheless, the committee found clever ways to meet to ensure plans for the Ball continued.

While planning for this event has been challenging at times, Branan said she is grateful for her cochairman and committee members who have been invaluable in creating a beautiful evening that continues to support the arts in Oklahoma.

Serving on the Winter Ball committee are Marilyn Balyeat, Barbara Beeler, Leigh Bentley, Kathy Brown, Karen Browne, Kristine Browne, Katherine Buxton, Sody Clements,

From left: Katherine Buxton, Aimee Harlow, Lara Ellis, Leigh Bentley, and Karen Raupe at the fall winter ball meeting.

Kellie Currie, Peggy Duncan, Lara Ellis, Elizabeth Farabee, Joan Frates, Julie Hall, Aimee Harlow, Holly Healey, Seyan Hefner, Millie Hightower, Whitney Hooten, Katie James, Carol Joullian, Susie Kemp, Sherrie Kite, Sally Lenz, Bebe MacKellar, Marilyn Meade, Polly Nichols, Susan Parker, Libby Payne, Karen Raupe, Marianne Rooney, Sally Starling, Marion Story, Lela Sullivan, Carol Troy, Kathy Walker and Casey Williams.

Many adults who have reached a certain age are entitled to an array of discounts, which take into consideration seniors' fixed retirement incomes.

One perk of getting older is saving money Having made it to their golden years, seniors enjoy not only the privilege of earned wisdom, but also a few perks that come with aging. Many adults who have reached a certain age are entitled to an array of discounts, which take into consideration seniors' fixed retirement incomes. Discounts are available on various services, including many travel options.

Seniors have a lot of time to devote to recreational pursuits. This list of available travel discounts can help seniors get the most bang for their vacation bucks.

Airline tickets Before booking a flight, it is worth investigating if a particular airline carrier offers senior discounts. The global pandemic has changed how some airlines do business, and many have faced significant adversity since early 2020. Airlines may offer more affordable flights to drum up business. In the past, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, British Airlines, and United Airlines have offered various discounts for people ages 65 and older.

Ground travel Flying isn't the only mode of travel available. AARP partners with various car rental companies to offer senior discounts. Seniors also may be entitled to discounts of 5 percent or more on tickets from Greyhound, Amtrak, and Trailways.

Seniors who live in metropolitan areas also may get reduced fares on public buses and trains through providers like New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Accommodations Getting there is one thing, but seniors also can receive discounts on hotel stays or cruise cabins.

AARP reports that many major hotel and motel chains offer senior discounts between 5 and 15 percent.

Royal Caribbean has offered senior discounts on select sailings and stateroom categories. Smarter Travel notes that most chains require travelers to book directly rather than through an online booking agency/deal site to be eligible for discounts.

Dining out Many restaurants, and national chains in particular, offer senior discounts with or without AARP membership. Applebee's offers 10 to 15 percent off to those age 60 or older.

Brick House Tap & Tavern, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Denny's, IHOP, Outback Steakhouse, and many others provide discounts or special senior pricing.

Tours and more Seniors also can speak with travel agents or booking services about discounts on sightseeing tours and other vacation excursions.

One of the perks of getting older is the chance to save money on travel-related services.

Above: Connell Branan, left, and Susan McPherson, right, speak with the chef about the upcoming ball menu.

At left: Lara Ellis, Leigh Bentley and Whitney Hooten at the Spring Winter Ball meeting.

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Rotary Club 29

OKC Rotary hosts annual Winter Party

Above: Connell and Cliff Brannon, left, visit with Todd Edmonds and his daughter, Emma, at the Rotary gala. At left: Rotarian and CPA Nancy Hyde and her husband, Robert Cox enjoying the festivities.

News

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OKCPHIL delays season start Lyric Theatre postpones show The OKCPHIL announces the delayed beginning of the second half of its season. The following concerts, originally scheduled for January and early February, will be postponed to later dates, as detailed below: • Classics Series concert Rachmaninoff Festival! is moved to March 24.

• Pops Series concert Masters of the Musical Theater is moved to June 2-3.

• Classics Series concert American Gold is moved to June 9.

• Discovery Family Series concert Pirates of the High Seas. New date TBD. The decision was made due to the large scale of these programs, and in response to the extraordinary spike of COVID-19 cases in our region and across the country. The organization has been successfully operating under the pandemic for nearly two years, while keeping the safety and well-being of its musicians, staff, and patrons, as top priority.

“The upcoming concerts, not only include a large orchestra, but

COVID From Page 1 have been exposed and must quarantine.

And, there are issues with the supply chain which effect patients care, she said.

OU Children’s Hospital is caring for the highest number of COVID patients ever since the pandemic began, Bratzler said.

Four percent of the workforce is out.

Watson applauded the health care workers.

WALKER From Page 1 oversaw the hiring of the many new staff members who were going to be needed in our much larger facility,” Clements said.

The COVID-19 outbreak cancelled many of the grand opening activities.

“Eddie and our finance team got us successfully through two rounds of critical PPP loans,” Clements

NHILLS From Page 1 Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. The Oklahoma County Election Board has designated the following locations as polling sites: Precinct 99 – All Souls Family Life Center, 6404 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Precinct 100 – All Souls Family Life Center, 6404 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Precinct 101 – Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Dr. Precinct 102 – Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Dr. Precinct 196 – Christ Central Church, 2715 NW 50th.

City elections in Nichols Hills are known for light voter

singers, and choruses, posing additional challenges during these unprecedented times,” Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev said. “Therefore, we have decided to delay the second half of our season, to allow everyone to enjoy these thrilling programs safely later in the spring.”

Many orchestras across the U.S., both large and small, have been announcing their own concert postponements and cancellations, so the organization is certainly not alone in making such decisions, she said.

The Philharmonic management and board plans to continue to monitor the situation closely and make additional adjustments, if necessary.

At the moment, the OKCPHIL plans to return to the stage with The Music of Whitney Houston on Feb. 25-26.

All tickets remain valid for the postponed concerts, including subscriptions and single tickets. No additional action is required.

Patrons unable to make the new dates can exchange their tickets for another concert or donate them as a tax-deductible gift.

“You’ve been asked to be heroes for too long,” she said.

But, they are still showing up.

“You are the heart and soul of our organization and you are valued,” Watson said.

Bratzler agreed.

“We have to thank the healthcare workers,” he said.

In order to help, people are asked not to come to the emergency room for a non-emergency situation — especially not for a COVID test.

Smith said the overcrowded emergency

rooms were particularly frustrating.

“Please come see us if you have a true emergency,” he said. “But seek testing at a more appropriate location.”

Vaccinations (including boosters), wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands can really help stop the spread of Omicron, Winfree said.

He called it a “preventable tragedy.”

“We need your help,” Winfree said.

He urged people to also cancel large gatherings until the surge passes, work from

said. “Eddie and our development team continued raising money for our Capital Campaign until we surpassed our goal.”

He said Walker led the organization through reduced visitor capacity and into a virtual format.

“Needless to say, Eddie has had a unique tenure at Oklahoma Contemporary,” Clements said.

Walker came to Oklahoma Contemporary from a long career as the execu-

tive director of OKCPHIL. “I’ve known Eddie since he was promoted to executive director of the OKC Phil over 25 years ago,” Clements said. “It’s been a genuine pleasure to work with someone who always exudes a positive attitude and an upbeat personality.

“I’ll miss working with Eddie but certainly wish him a well-earned, happy and satisfying retirement.”

turnout. Strict city ordinances prohibit campaign signs from being

posted anywhere on public property within city limits.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is postponing the opening of its first indoor production of the 2022 season – Head Over Heels – to April 13.

The decision was made due to the highly contagious COVID19 Omicron variant, along with anticipated staffing shortages related to the status of the pandemic.

"We continue to evaluate our programming schedule and prioritize the health of our audience, artists, staff and volunteers,” said Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “Fortunately, we had the month of April set aside to reschedule the Plaza Theatre run of Head Over Heels in case there was a winter

home if possible and stay home if any COVID symptoms are present.

While none of the doctors could precisely say when the surge would be over, they expressed hope it would be in a few weeks. Bratzler said Oklahoma had risen from 47th in the nation in the number of new cases last week to 13th on Monday.

“Please work with us until we are on the other side of this surge,” Watson said.

“Let’s treat each other kindly.”

COVID surge. Our 2022 season will continue as planned with the world-premiere musical, Distant Thunder, opening outside at the First Americans Museum on March 23, followed by the indoor production of Head Over Heels, now opening April 13.

Thank you to everyone in Oklahoma for making this adjustment during this challenging time for all of

us. We look forward to seeing you soon as we continue to produce safe, live theatre for all.”

Subscribers and single-ticket holders are set to receive new tickets from the Lyric Box Office, which honor their preferred day of week attendance and reserved seating. New dates for the threeweek run are April 1330 at the Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16.

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Lyric’s 60th Season • Pick Your favorite shows now for the best seats at the best prices.Join Lyric Theatre during its joyous return to indoor performances in 2022.

Their 60th season includes five spectacular productions at the beloved Plaza Theatre and majestic Civic Center Music Hall, as well as an encore visit to the historic Harn Homestead during the holiday season and a special one­ week engagement at the brand­new First Americans Museum with a world­premiere, Native American musical. Add these holiday favorites to your calendar this fall ­­ The Rocky Horror Show returns Oct. 5­30 to the Plaza Theatre with a special Texas­themed produc­ tion. And, Lyric closes out the year with a final visit to the Historic Harn Homestead for the immersive, outdoor production of Lyric’s A Christmas Carol (Nov. 16 ­ Dec. 23.). Call Lyric's Box Office at: (405) 524­9312 or in­person at 1727 NW 16th St., Monday ­ Friday, 12 ­ 5 pm.

April 23 • Lucinda Williams This concert has been rescheduled; tickets are still valid from the January show. KOSU and The Jones Assem­ bly welcome Lucinda Williams at the historic Auditorium at The Douglass. Doors open at 6:30 pm with a full bar available serviced

by The Jones Assem­ bly. Floor seating is assigned reserved seating. Balcony seat­ ing is first come, first served and is not assigned. Visit audito­ riumatdouglass.com for Children (OLFC) is for tickets. hosting its Trivia Night for a Cause on Feb. 9 EXHIBITS from 6­9:30 pm. The event will have raffle Jan. 27 • items, round prizes Roland Miguel and much more. Indi­ ExhibITion: Water, vidual tickets are $25 Wind, and Other Won‐ with sponsorship ders, featuring the art­ bundles available. work of local artist Visit olfc.org to pur­ Roland Miguel, will chase tickets and to open at amshot, 428 register for the event Dean A. McGee Ave. located at 118 NW in downtown OKC, on 8th St. Thursday, Jan. 27 from 5 – 8 pm. The gallery THIS WEEKEND is free to attend. For a $5 donation, guests 21 Jan. 21­22 • Masters and over can enjoy of Musical Theater light hors­d'oeuvres, Join the OKCPHIL as wine, and local beer we salute Andrew from sponsor Lively Lloyd Webber, George Beerworks. The open­ Gershwin, Leonard ing will benefit the Bernstein, and more in Paseo Arts Associa­ this special celebra­ tion. For more infor­ tion. Featuring Tony mation, visit amshot.

Award winners Debbie com/exhibition.

Gravitte, Scarlett Strallen, and Hugh FUNDRAISERS Panaro performing Broadway favorites like Feb. 9 • Trivia Night Send in the Clowns, I Oklahoma Lawyers Got Rhythm, Don’t Cry

N EW D ATES 2022 Paycom Center Events/Shows: Jeff Dunham ­ Jan. 27 Elton John ­ Jan. 30 JoJo Siwa ­ Feb. 1 New Kids on the Block ­ May 16 Andrea Bocelli ­ June 23 Backstreet Boys ­ Sept. 14 Shawn Mendes ­ Sept. 27

for Me Argentina, Memory, Phantom of the Opera, and many more. Get tickets at okcphil.org.

Jan. 21­23 • OKC Home + Garden Show Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show returns this weekend to the State Fair Park. OKC’s largest home and gar­ den show featureS more than 250 exhibitors and experts offering new inspira­ tion, horticulture expertise and remod­ eling ideas. Join Darren Keefe from HGTV’s Extreme Makeover as he demonstrates how to make a raised gar­ den bed and other items. Attendees will also enjoy presenta­ tions by local home and garden profession­ als and small business owners. Admission is $12 at the box office or $10 at oklahomaci­ tyhomeshow.com.

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The Sundance Film Festival kicked off this week with a virtual festival due to the uptick in omicron variant infection rates.

It is the second year in a row that Sundance has gone virtual. Last year, they also included limited inperson screenings at satellite locations around the world, including Circle Cinema in Tulsa. But the late cancellation this year made a predominantly virtual festival the only viable option.

The move to a virtual festival has not been without controversy. Several people who purchased $750 passes took to social media to complain that neither Sundance nor the Park City hotels were offering refunds.

Sundance responded with a press release reminding people that the tickets clearly stated that they were in-person or virtual and that the money is needed to fund their year-round programs supporting independent film.

This year’s festival runs January 20-30, with single tickets available for $20, day packages for $100 that include 4 films, and Award Winners packages for $300 that include 8 films.

Sundance is also offering an Explorer Pass for $50 that includes Virtual Reality films and XR experience from their New

Frontier line up.

There are three ways to watch movies: your computer, your television, or your phone/iPad. The New Frontiers section, which includes VR and XR projects, is also available in VR Headsets and gaming consoles. If you are interested in watching Sundancemovies, please go to festival.sundance.org.

Their website has all of the information you need.

Sundance selected 82 feature films and 59 short films to screen at this year’s festival. While there are great films in every category, the Documentary Feature section once again includes the highest profile films. Below are a few highlights.

Lucy and Desi Fresh off the release of Being the Ricardoscomes a documentary that takes a much broader look at the brilliant creative partnership and endearing romance of the first couple of television comedy. Directed

by Emmy winning comedic actress Amy Poehler, Lucy and Desi uses home movies, historic interviews, testimonials

Stomp ­ Mar. 11­12 Madagascar Musical ­ Apr. 10 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Winter Ball ­ Jan. 22 Ballet Folklorico de Mexico ­ Jan. 28 Branford Marsalis ­ Feb. 10 Head Over Heels ­ Feb.16 ­ Mar. 6 Ballet Ball: The Golden Age ­ Apr. 2

from family and friends, and clips from their legendary show to explore how the couple changed television history.

The Princess – Another subject that has been recently fictionalized in both the television series The Crown and the haunting feature film Spencer, is Diana Spencer. This new documentary forgoes talking heads offering their opinions and instead relies exclusively on archival footage to explore the life of the most famous woman in the world during the 1980’s.

We Need to Talk About Cosby – Directed by stand-up comic W. Kamau Bell, this four-part docuseries takes a deep dive into every aspect of Bill Cosby’s storied career, from stand-up comedian to television icon, while also tracking the horrific accusations and convictions that led him to prison and ended his public career.

With additional documentaries about Kanye West, Sinead O’Conner, Evan Rachel Woods, and the Chinese social media app TikTok, and narrative features from Lena Dunham, Jesse Eisenberg, and Tig Notaro, there are plenty of reasons to log on and check out this always great collection of independent films.

OKC Memorial Marathon ­ Matilda ­ Carousel ­ Kinky Boots ­ The Rocky Horror Show ­

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Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation announces T-Up for OKCPS Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation officials announced a reimagined community fundraiser that enables everyone in the community to show support for the Oklahoma City Public Schools district. T-Up for OKCPS begins pre-sales of Tshirts bearing the message, OKCPS Champion, and will culminate with everyone participating wearing them on Thursday, May 5.

The event’s co-chairs are Ashley Fitzpatrick, YPO Oklahoma City chapter manager, and J.D. Baker, City of Oklahoma City – Special Assistant to Mayor Holt, said Mary Mélon, Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation president and CEO. “T-Up for OKCPS brings to life our mission of advancing excellence, advocating for equity and building strong community support for Okla-

homa City Public Schools. This campaign is an engaging and inclusive approach to raising funds that ultimately are invested back into the district’s schools, staff and students to fulfill their needs,” Mélon said. “In its inaugural year, T-Up for OKCPS needed innovative leaders and advocates who embrace collaboration, and we have found that in our event cochairs Ashley and J.D. along with the entire event committee.”

The official T-Up for OKCPS store is open and commemorative shirts are $25 each during a special pre-sale event at okckids. com/t-up. T-shirts will be shipped beginning in April. A limited number of sponsorships also are available for $2,500. In lieu of seats at a one-time event, sponsors receive up to 10 shirts and their logo displayed on the commemorative

shirts that will be worn by thousands of people across the metro. OKCbased Oklahoma Shirt Company will print and distribute the shirts.

“The thought of having thousands of OKC residents in T-Up for OKCPS T-shirts on May 5 is absolutely thrilling, and I believe we are going to make it happen,” said Ashley Fitzpatrick, event co-chair. “Imagine walking into your workplace and your entire company is decked out in shirts and then to the grocery store to find more people wearing the shirts and showing support for our teachers and our kids. That’s what we hope to accomplish with T-Up for OKCPS as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the teachers, staff and students at all 63 OKCPS school sites.”

“As a 6th generation Oklahoma

City resident, I’ve seen the success that comes from a high-quality education in developing students and helping them on their path to success, wherever that may take them,” said J.D. Baker, event co-chair. “T-Up for OKCPS enables alumni across the nation and around the globe to show their pride for their alma mater despite the miles between them and OKC.” Mélon said the May 5 date for TUp was chosen intentionally to coincide with the Stars of Education celebration, an annual event that announces the OKCPS District Teacher of the Year and recognizes the people who do the day-to-day work of supporting and educating OKCPS students The nine OKCPS District Teacher of the Year finalists will be named later this month.

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Senior Follies names new board, director O klahoma Senior Follies has announced a new board president, new director/choreographer and three new board members.

The 2022 Senior Follies benefits the Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma.

Becky Ivins is the new board president.

She began selling real estate in 1977 and in 1979 she started her own brokerage, Movers Real Estate Company. Among her designations is SRES, Senior Real Estate Specialists, and she delights in transitioning seniors from their homes that have become too much to maintain into independent living or assisted living.

Her most recent designation is MRP, Military Relocation Professional, and with two of her three sons serving the country as U.S. Army officers, she has firsthand knowledge of how important real estate professionals are when military families buy or sell in our area.

John Peebles, the new director, received his bachelor of music degree from Ouachita Baptist University.

With a primary interest in church music and after college he served churches in Arkansas, Texas and Colorado, leading congregational music, programs of choral instrumental music highlighted by directing a 65-voice choir and conducting a full orchestra for special occasion choir programs.

In recent years, Peebles has become more involved in performing in musical revues, ensembles and choirs in OKC. He called the Oklahoma Senior Follies “a form of art, variety music, dancing, comedy that is organized in time, laughter and sheer joy all for you to enjoy.”

The arts have always played an

important role in new board member Dot Liles’ life. After retiring from a business career, Dot has pursued her passion acting on stage, television, movie shorts, dancing and painting portraits. She has protrayed Marilyn Monroe on a number of stages to the delight of many extra special birthday parties and shows. She appeared in the film Bolero Senior, which has not yet been released.

Dot has performed for the last six years in the Oklahoma Senior Follies and produces the commemorative program.

Linda Wright-Piro, new board member, is an original cast member of the OKC Senior Follies. Raised in a musical family, she was a regular featured singer on Gene Autrey's Melody Ranch TV Show and has

appeared in the movies, Get Yourself A College Girl and The Lively Set. She has performed with Kenny Rogers, George Goble, Foster Brooks and Morey Armstrong.

New board member Dr. Joe Price Fallin has been a practicing dental surgeon since 1973 and past president of the OK Dental Foundation. Joe is experienced in TV, film and video.

He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA and has served on the nominating committee for ASG-AFTRA television Awards Show. He has been a member of the OK State Film Commission for 25 years. He is no stranger , having acted in movies with George Hamilton (All Terrain) and Morgan Woodward (Dark Before Dawn).

The 2020 Oklahoma Senior Follies are set for Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, at the Hudson Performance Hall, 2820 N. May Ave. Visit oklahomaseniorfollies.com

January 21 Turner Allen Michelle Baird Donna Blackstock Shannon Dennis Farrell Jackson Jacey J.J. Jedlicka January 22 Jana Baccus Randy Brewer John Gardosik Vanessa Gorrell Jeni Robison January 23 Fred Erdman Larry Malloy Barry Mashburn Annie Portman Jeary Seikel Stephanie Watts January 24 Tom Beadles Stephen Browne, Jr. Jennifer Hudman James Marge Jezek James Pike Lisa Sanders Christi Turrentine January 25 Kyle Abbott

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Anthony H. Humphery DECEASED

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WED. JAN. 26TH AT 10:00 AM

DISTRICT COURT NO: PB-2022-48

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COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA } NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 12 day of January, 2022, Anthony H. Humphery II Filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma, a Petition praying for Letters of Administration to be issued to Anthony H. Humphery II upon the Estate of Anthony H. Humphery, deceased, of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma.

And pursuant to an order of said Court, the 14 day of February, 2022 at the Hour of 9:00 am o’clock am of said day has been appointed as the time for hearing said application, before Judge Welch, Judge of the District Court in the District Court Room Probate Division Room 217, Oklahoma County Courthouse 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetence of the applicant, or may assert his/her own right to the administration and pray for Letters to be issued to Anthony H. Humphery II. Dated this 12 day of January, 2022.

ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court Rick Warren Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By:/s/ illegible signature (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 21, 2021; Friday, January 28, 2021)

NO: PB-2021-1635 ) ) ) )

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE CREDITORS of Mary Nadine Mendes a/k/a Mary Nadine Dablemont: All creditors having claims against Mary Nadine Mendes a/k/a Mary Nadine Dablemont, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the undersigned personal representative Christina Thompson, 6224 SE 7th St., Midwest City, OK on or before the following presentment date: March 10, 2022, [(2) months following the date said notice is filed] or the same will be forever barred.

Dated the 10 day of January, 2022. /s/Christina Thompson Christina Thompson, Administrator For the Estate of Mary Nadine Mendes a/k/a Mary Nadine Dablemont, deceased

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 21, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN RE THE NAME OF: HANNAH MICHELLE LIEBERMAN, Petitioner

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 21, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No.CV-2022-68 ) ) )

NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above Application for hearing before Judge Bonner in room 304, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 24 day of February, 2022 at 11:00 o’clock a.m. /s/Oscar Carrera

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME PLEASE TAKE NOTE, that the Petitioner’s Notice of Hearing on Petition to Change Name will be heard before the Honorable Judge Andrews on the 24 day of February, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/ illegible signature By: DEPUTY (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 21, 2022)

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Victoria Ryan Wooten has petitioned to change his/her name to Trevor Ryan Wooten.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 24 day of February, 2022, before Judge Anthony L. Bonner Jr. in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

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RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 21, 2022)

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Kelsey Flatt, as next of friend of Hazel Flatt-Martinez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Hazel Elizabeth Flatt-Martinez to (b) Hazel Elizabeth Flatt; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Dishman of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 22 day of February, 2022 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 14, 2022; Friday, January 21, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Mr. and Mrs. David K. Hill are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Hill to Austin Archer of Waterford, Michigan.

IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF MICHAEL A. SIMPSON, SR., An Incapacitated Person

Case No. PG-2021-123 Judge C. Brent Dishman

Lauren and Austin met as students at the University of Notre Dame. Austin chose sunset on the beach in Seaside, Florida for the surprise proposal to his intended bride on April 3, 2021. The Archer and Hill families enjoyed celebrating the engagement and Easter holiday together in Seaside. The couple has set a summer 2022 wedding date in Oklahoma City.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Order of the District Court of the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, made on the 3rd day of January, 2022, in the Matter of the Guardianship of Michael A. Simpson, Sr., Monica C. Simpson, General Guardian of Michael A. Simpson, Sr., will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash, subject to confirmation of said District Court, on or after the 24th day of January, 2022, at 9:00a.m., in said County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, all the right, title, and interest in the below described real property of Michael A. Simpson, Sr., situated, lying and being in the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, described as follows, to wit: 6729 Valley Ridge, Edmond, OK 73034, more specifically described as: Lot Nine (9) of Block One (1) in STONE VALLEY RANCH 1st ADDITION to Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded Plat thereof.

Term and conditions: CASH

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 21, 2022) RESOLUTION NO. 1444 CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 5, 2022 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCIL MEMBER FROM WARD TWO OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA; SETTING FORTH THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCH OFFICE, THE TERM OF THE OFFICE TO BE FILLED, THE FILING PERIODS OF CANDIDATES FOR SUCH OFFICE, AND THE MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION PROCEDURES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE THIS RESOLUTION TO BE PUBLISHED IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE CITY; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY THE OKLAHOMA COUNTY ELECTION BOARD OF THE DATE OF THE ELECTION AND THE CONTENT HEREOF BY DELIVERING A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SECRETARY OF SAID BOARD; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FURNISH SAID BOARD A CURRENT MAP OF THE CITY, A COPY OF THE CITY CHARTER, AS IT APPLIES TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY LAW OR NECESSARY FOR CONDUCTING SAID ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF A PRECINCT, PARTIALLY CONTAINED WITHIN THE CITY, IN WHICH NO PERSONS RESIDE; AND CONTAINING RELATED PROVISIONS. WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, provides that there shall be a council of three (3) members, consisting of one member from each of the three (3) wards of the City, to be elected at large by the qualified electors of the entire City at a nonpartisan election; and said charter further provides that if one person is a candidate for any council office, he or she shall be elected ipso facto; and WHEREAS, the City Charter further provides that a general election shall be held on the first Tuesday in April of each year to elect a successor to the member of the council whose term of office will expire in the year in which the election is held; and the term of office of the member of the council from Ward Two will expire in 2022; and WHEREAS, the central offices of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, are located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, voting precinct 116 (formerly 267 and 548) is partially contained within the limits of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma; however, no persons reside within such portion of Precinct 116 and said precinct need not be opened for the 2022 general election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma (hereinafter called the “City”), that a general election shall be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, for the purpose of electing a council member from Ward Two of the City for a term of three years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the council member to be elected at said election shall be elected at large by the qualified electors of the entire City.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that candidates for council membership from Ward Two shall be qualified electors of Ward Two and must reside in the City and in Ward Two all as provided in the City Charter.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 16-102(D) of

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Bids for real property must be in writing and directed to the General Guardian, c/o the undersigned counsel of record using the below contact information.

Dated this 10th day of January, 2022.

Respectfully Submitted, /s/ ERICK W. HARRIS, OBA # 32004 HARRIS LAW GROUP, PLLC P.O. Box 21009 Okla. City, OK 73156 Attorney for the Petitioner, Monica C. Simpson

Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes, candidates for such office must file sworn statements of candidacy with the Secretary of the County Election Board within a three (3) day filing period that shall begin on Monday, January 31, 2022.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that only qualified electors residing in the City who have the qualifications prescribed for electors by the Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma and who are registered as required by law may vote in said election, and that the election shall be nonpartisan and no party designation or emblem shall be placed on the ballots.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if only one person is a candidate for the office to be filled, he or shall be elected ipso facto and his or her name need not appear on the ballot.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the public of said general election by causing this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least ten (10) days before the beginning of the period for filing sworn statements of candidacy with the Secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said election shall be conducted by the Oklahoma County Election Board and that the provisions of the State Constitution and laws applicable to municipal elections shall govern said election, insofar as they are applicable and not superseded by the City Charter or by ordinance and not in conflict with this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certification is hereby made to the Oklahoma County Election Board that no persons reside in the portion of precinct 116, which is contained within the limits of the City, and that the City requests and authorizes that said precinct not be opened for the City’s general election to be held on April 5, 2022.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the Oklahoma County Election Board of the date of said election and of the contents hereof by delivering and submitting a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of said Oklahoma County Election Board before the 21st day of January, 2022 together with (a) a copy of the City Charter, as it applies to the conduct of elections, (b) a current map clearly defining City limits and ward boundaries, and (c) any other information necessary for conducting said election.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, this 11th day of January, 2022.

E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. ATTEST: Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: John Michael Williams City Attorney

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that a copy of the foregoing Resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of January, 2022, was served upon the Oklahoma County Election Board by personal delivery to me on the 12th day of January, 2022.

WITNESS my hand the seal of the Oklahoma County Election board this 12th day of January, 2022.

Doug Sanderson Secretary County Election Board Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 21, 2022) ORDINANCE NO. 1204 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-372 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING CENTROID DETERMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING COMMISSION CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Section 50-372 of the Nichols Hills City Code is amended as follows, with new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 50-372. Application for Certificate of Approval.

Applications for Certificates of Approval shall be filed with the City on forms provided by the City Clerk. Two originals and a digital version of the application and all required documents must be submitted. Applications must be certified by the Owner(s) of the property. The following attachments (the details for which are stated in the application form), and all other information required by the application form, must accompany the Application: ***** (b) For construction of a new Main or Secondary Building, or construction of an addition to an existing Main or Secondary Building: ***** (3) Floor plans, renderings, elevation drawings, and other pertinent drawings, with the Centroid determined as set out in Section 50-3 and that determination signed and sealed by a licensed engineer or architect. ***** Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 4. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of January, 2022.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of January, 2022.

ATTEST: Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality:

E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor John Michael Williams City Attorney

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Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com

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Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com

Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd.

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Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com

We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com

First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com

La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com

Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138

Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758

Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126

Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com

McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com

Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200 International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

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Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com

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J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com

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Sports Weekly Deer Creek hosts Bruce Gray tourney Both Deer Creek basketball teams host the 2022 Bruce Gray Invitational this weekend at the Deer Creek PAAC. Two Fridayland schools are also included in the 12-team field.

The Heritage Hall girls opened Thursday against Stillwater, followed by the McGuinness boys against Midwest City.

The Deer Creek girls faced off against Glenpool at 5 p.m. Thursday, while the Antler boys and Charger boys ended the night at 6:30 p.m.

Consolation games start at 11 a.m. Friday with the semifinals scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. The girls’ semis are at 2 and 5 p.m. and boys take place at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.

On Saturday, the action begins at 10 a.m. with the consolation championship games set for 1 and 2:30 p.m. and the tournament championship games at 4 and 5:30 p.m.

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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Irish fall in overtime at No. 3 Cashion Despite having three players in double figures, the McGuinness boys basketball team fell 65-62 in overtime at Class 2A No. 3 Cashion last Monday night to conclude a busy threegame week.

Cooper Shepherd netted 18 points to lead the Fighting Irish (9-4), as Price Bradley scored 17 points and Andrew Smith added 12 points.

On Saturday, Class 5A No. 7 McGuinness jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 79-51 victory over rival Tulsa-Bishop Kelley at the Paycom Center as part of the OKC Thunder’s Court of Dreams program.

Graham Tawwater collected a team-best 18 points, while Shepherd finished with 15 points and Shepherd chipped in 12 points.

The Irish also began the week with a 76-62 triumph at Piedmont behind 20 points from Dawson Parker.

McGuinness is set to compete at the Bruce Gray Invitational this weekend at Deer Creek.

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McGuinness’ Graham Tawwater (2) skies for a layup during last Saturday’s game against Bishop Kelley as part of the OKC Thunder’s Court of Dreams program.

KNIGHTS RUN OVER CHA Crossings Christian ran its current winning streak to three games following a dominating 78-60 vcitory at Christian Heritage last Friday.

Cal Furnish paced a trio of Knights in double figured with 27 points.

Owen Crotts netted 18 points and Cam Parker added 10 points.

On Tuesday, the 4A No. 5 Knights (11-4) cruised to a 68-30 win against 2A No. 15 Mnico, behind 16 points from Furnish, 14 from Drew Wood and 11 from Crotts.

EDMOND NORTH TOPS ANTLERS A trip to top-10 ranked Edmond North proved to a difficult one as the Antlers suffered a 74-54 loss to the Huskies on Friday.

Derrick Baker led the way with 24 points and Hudson Linsenmeyer added 13 points.

Earlier in the week, Deer Creek cruised to a 63-51 victory at Yukon behind three players in

double figures. Linsenmeyer posted a teambest 19 points, followed

by Clyde Davis with 17 points and Camden Laskie with 13 points.

This weekend, the Antlers (6-6) host the Bruce Gray Invitational.

OTHER RESULTS Panthers clobber Enid: PC North continued its strong start to the season with a pair of wins in last week’s action. The 6A No. 10 Panthers (8-1) rolled to a 60-45 victory at Enid on Friday and a 58-42 triumph over 6A No. 4 PC West on Tuesday.

They are scheduled to compete this weekend at the Jenks/Union Invitational in Tulsa.

Rockets down Cascia Hall: In another busy 3-game week, Mount St. Mary posted a pair of dominating wins including a 63-45 victory at Cascia Hall last Friday and a 94-45 triumph over the OKC Knights. On Tuesday, the 4A No. 6 Rockets (7-4) suffered a 58-56 loss at McLoud. Mount St. Mary is scheduled to visit Harrah this Tuesday with tipoff around 8 p.m.

COVID gets Chargers, Bears: Both Heritage Hall and John Marshall had games canceled last week due to COVID-19 concerns.

The 4A No. 3 Chargers (8-2) missed out on a contest at No. 6 Tuttle on Saturday and Harding Charter Prep on Friday. The Bears (7-6) lost Saturday’s game against Santa Fe South and Friday’s matchup against 5A No. 5 Southeast, but played at Douglass on Tuesday to a 67-62 overtime loss.

Harding Prep (3-9), meanwhile, endured a 73-68 setback against 5A No. 18 Shawnee.

This weekend, Heritage Hall competes at the Bruce Gray Invitational, while John Marshall is at the Jones tournament and Harding Prep participates in the Dream Big Invitational at Capitol Hill.

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Friday, January 21 Country Day at Casady, 6 p.m.

Saturday, January 22 Hockaday at Casady (G), 11 a.m.

St. Mark’s at Casady (B), 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 25 Casady at Stillwater, 6 p.m.

OCS at Heritage Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Classen SAS at John Marshall, 6 p.m.

OKC Storm at McGuinness, 6 p.m.

Mount St. Mary at Harrah, 6:30 p.m.

PC North at Choctaw, 6 p.m.

Note: Girls’ game times are listed first with the boys to follow about 20 minutes after the girls’ games end.

Sports Weekly

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SWIMMING ROUNDUP

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Antler girls swim to PCO crown Knights outlast Christian Heritage Keyed by a pair of individual event champions, along with a relay win, the Deer Creek girls swimming team captured the Putnam City Invitational championship last week. The Antler boys also boasted two gold medals to claim third at the PCO. Landry Mendoza earned a pair of gold medals to lead the Antlers at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center.

Mendoza bettered teammate Jillian Hull by over two seconds to claim the 100-yard freestyle title in 59.43 seconds, compared to 1:01.61 for Hull.

She also edged the field by a second to win the 100 breaststroke for her second individual medal of the meet.

In addition to her silver medal in the 100 freestyle, Hull finihsed third in the 50 freestyle for the Antlers.

Eastyn DeYoung took third in the 500 freestyle and fourth in

the 200 freestyle, while Olivia Lounsberry placed third in the 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 200 individual medley.

Hull, Mendoza, Lounsberry and Kendall Arnold teamed up to win the 200 freestyle relay in 1:53.

Mendoza, Lounsberry, DeYoung and Allie Ortiz took second in the 200 medley relay, while Hull, DeYoung, Ortiz and Arnold also finished second in the 400 freestyle relay.

Gustavio Barreira picked up two gold medals with wins in the 100 breaststroke and 100 butterfly.

Barreira outlasted teammate Sam Scorpecci by just over two seconds in 54.67 seconds in the butterfly and captured the breaststroke by just under a quarter-second in 1:01.64.

Scorpecci, along with his second-place finish, took fourth in the 100 breaststroke.

Cameron Sein also earned a pair of silver medals with secondplace finishes in the 50 and 100 freestyles.

Ryan Serbia took second in the 200 IM and fourth in the 500 freestyle, while Jason Hull was third in the 100 backstroke.

Hull, Barreira, Serbia and Sein also teamed up to win the 200 medley relay.

Barreira, Scorpecci joined Rune Harth and Jordan O’Hare to take second in the 200 freestyle relay, while Sein, Serbia, O’Hare and Harth came in third in the 400 freestyle relay.

Several other Fridaylanders finished inside the top 5 at PCO. PC North’s Andrea Hoang paced the group in third place in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 breaststroke. Tristen Huffman took fifth in the 50 and 100 freestyles.

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ALL-STATE FOOTBALL

Freeman, Sexton make 1st team Eight Fridayland athletes picked up more post-season accolades after being named to The Oklahoman’s AllState football team.

Heritage Hall receiver Gavin Freeman and Deer Creek offensive lineman Jacob Sexton earned spots on the first team.

Gavin Freeman, hailed as one of the best all-around athletes in the state, caught 73 passes for 1,434 yards and 18 touchdowns while also compiling 14 carries on 117 yards and four touchdowns. The Texas Tech commit also collected four interceptions on defense and enjoyed a stellar season in the return game.

Sexton, regarded as the state’s best offensive lineman and OU signee, has made two straight Big

All-City first-team selections and helped the Antlers to the Class 6A-II championship game.

McGuinness running back Michael Taffe took second-team honors, after enjoying a stellar season with 1,691 rushing yards on 239 carries and 33 touchdowns. The senior also caught 26 passes for 233 yards and a touchdown in helping the Irish to the Class 5A quarterfinals.

Five other Fridaylanders received honorable mention honors, including Mason Snyder, wide receiver, Crossings Christian; Jaleel Johnson, offensive lineman, PC North; T.J. Murphy, offensive lineman, Casady; Luke Butler, kicker/punter, Heritage Hall; and, Grayson Miller, kicker/punter, Deer Creek.

In a battle of private schools, the Crossings Christian girls basketball team came out on top with a 36-30 victory at Christian Heritage last Friday night.

Camden Furnish paced the Knights (7-5) with 15 points and Allison Hickey added nine points.

Crossings opened the week on Tuesday with a 28-24 loss against Minco, behind 13 points from Furnish and seven from Hickey.

This weekend, the Knights are scheduled to compete at the Pawhuska tournament before hosting OCS on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

CYCLONES FALL AT DALLAS EPISCOPAL Casady split a pair of Southwest Preparatory Conference counters last weekend in Texas.

The Cyclones (7-5) suffered a 58-45 loss at Dallas Episcopal on Saturday. Modesti McConnell led the way with 20 points and Avery Hart added 11 points.

Three players scored in double figures during Friday’s 100-20 victory at Oakridge on Friday. McConnell collected a team-best 29 points, while Hart and Lili Tran poured in 20 points each.

Casady hosts DallasHockaday this Saturday in a SPC counter and welcomes the Stillwater Spartans home school team this Tuesday starting at 6 p.m.

CASHION GETS

BY IRISH With a busy 3-game week, McGuinness endured three straight losses – all to ranked teams – in last week’s

- Photo by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

McGuinness’ Raegan Crisp (13) looks for an open teammate during last Saturday’s game against Bishop Kelley at the Paycom Center.

action.

The Irish (4-9) suffered a 53-50 setback at Class 2A No. 11 Cashion on Monday, following a 46-26 defeat against Tulsa-Bishop Kelley on Saturday as part of the OKC Thunder’s Court of Dreams program. Raegan Crisp led the way with 15 points against Kelley.

McGuinness also opened the week with a 42-39 loss at 5A No. 13 Piedmont.

This weekend, the Irish participate at the Carl Albert Titan Classic in Midwest City.

OTHER RESULTS Panthers runs over Enid: PC North split a pair of games last week, including a 56-27 victory at Enid on Friday and a 48-36 loss against 6A No. 4 PC West on Tuesday. The Panthers (5-6) visit Choctaw this Tuesday.

Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.

Cascia Hall tops Rockets: In three games last week,

Mount St. Mary suffered through two losses bookended around a win on Thursday. The Rockets (4-7) took a 3622 road loss at Cascia Hall on Friday but cruised to a 46-29 victory against the OKC Knights home school team. They opened the week with on Tuesday with a 44-39 setback at McLoud. Mount St. Mary is scheduled to compete at the Little Axe tournament this weekend and visit Harrah on Tuesday.

COVID gets 3 teams: Heritage Hall and John Marshall, along with Harding Charter Prep, saw five different games canceled last week due to COVID-19 concerns.

The Chargers (2-8) lost games at Tuttle on Saturday and Harding Prep on Friday, while the Bears (5-8) couldn’t play their matchups against Santa Fe South on Saturday and Southeast on Friday.

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Editorial Page

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OPINION O UR S TAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”

– Byron, 1818.

“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.”

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.

EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

Everybody Should Be 'Growth' Advocates Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY, November 2, 2007 Growth is described in dictionaries with words like develop, increase, thrive, flourish, upward.

In practical terms, think of growth as striving to do, and get, better. To improve!

In these times of argumentation, growth has become politically controversial.

Business and economic interests have quit using “business friendly” and switched to “pro-growth” Good growth helps all.

I agree whole-heartedly that we need legislators, and government, that are progrowth (interpreted ‘good’ growth, specifically economic growth).

Favoring good growth is admirable.

Growth in knowledge, growth in tolerance,

That’s why all the effort to get government more attuned to job growth is so The Best of important.

J. Leland Gourley There are things government can do to encourage job growth and other things they can do to stop hindrance to job growth.

Oklahoma government has done some good things to encourage the job creators. growth in compassion, growth in wisdom, Our state’s Quality Jobs incentive law is one growth in enterprise, growth in kindness, of those. Right to work is another. Our state growth in spirit. technical education program is a major plus Growth in the economy helps everybody. to assist job creators. Comparatively low More jobs, more opportunity, more philan- property taxes help. thropy, less poverty, less suffering, less But to stay competitive with other states going to bed hungry. in getting more jobs created here, there are Strangely, there are folks who disagree. changes that can, and should, be made.

To some, any and all change is bad. They A couple of those would be meaningful claim to like the status quo. Don’t change. lawsuit and workers compensation reforms, Continue to tolerate hunger, joblessness, and lower personal income taxes. low living standards and ignorance for There are two things average citizens can many. do to help gain better economic growth.

One of the best good growths is job Make campaign gifts to pro-growth candigrowth. More jobs being available, helps dates and, if unable to do that, be sure to everybody in general society. vote for pro-growth candidates.

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Trinity recognizes how unique each learner is and designs its programs and instruction utilizing the latest assistive technology and evidence-based teaching methods.

Trinity caters to learning differences Trinity is the only school in the Oklahoma City Metro solely dedicated to educating students with diagnosed learning differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. In addition, Trinity also serves students with auditory and sensory processing issues, anxiety and developmental or intellectual delays.

Trinity recognizes how unique each learner is and designs its programs and instruction utilizing the latest assistive technology and evidence-based teaching methods. Unlike other schools, students receive accommodations and modifications in their classrooms.

ABOUT TRINITY Trinity is the only school in the OKC Metro solely dedicated to educating students with diagnosed learning differences.

Trinity's Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of hands-on experience in psychoeducational testing leads their academic team while their Certified School Psychometrist and experienced Division Heads guide individualized learning plans.

Small class sizes, a unique K-12 program, and an expert team enable Trinity to use a collaborative approach

while integrating multiple interventions and strategies that improve students' experience and outcomes. As a result, graduates successfully transition to college, career tech employment, or life skills programs enabling them to reach their fullest potentials.

Trinity's campus is an encouraging atmosphere where students feel welcome and free to be themselves. Students form meaningful friendships with their classmates and participate in activities, often discovering hidden talents.

Trinity offers activities, athletics, and clubs for all divisions, making school a fun, exciting place to be!

Smart Start on the Silver Screen Family-friendly event benefits programs Smart Start Central Oklahoma is proud to present its annual family movie event Smart Start on the Silver Screen. Guests enjoy a carnivallike atmosphere before viewing a private screening of a family-friendly movie.

This year, Smart Start on the Silver Screen will feature the original Space Jam. Bugs, Daffy and Michael (Jordan, of course!) battle the Monstars in an epic basketball game.

Here's your chance to introduce the movie you loved as a child to the kids in your life!

“What sets our event apart from most other fundraisers is that we center ours around the entire family,” explains Executive Director Sandy Cotton. “We wanted Silver Screen to reflect our mission of supporting families with children. What better way to do this than by creating a fun, reasonably-priced event that parents and caregivers can enjoy with the children in their lives!”

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children and include all the activ-

ABOUT SMART START Smart Start Central Oklahoma is a supportive and involved community that works to ensure children are healthy, safe, eager to learn, and ready to succeed by the time they enter school. ities plus popcorn and a soft drink.

Proceeds benefit Smart Start Central Oklahoma's mission to build a community that equips parents and caregivers to serve as their child's first and most influential teacher.

“In addition to making memories together, each child will leave with a new book to add to their personal library,” Cotton said. “I hope lots of families come out to enjoy the morning while supporting a great cause.”

You may purchase tickets online at smartstartcentraloklahoma.org.

Sponsorships are also available.

Please email Kristi Leonard, development director, kleonard@smartstartokc.org for more information.

Silver Screen benefits Smart Start’s mission of supporting families with children.

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Spotlight on Education

Crossings School most values its commitment to Christian education Crossings Christian School has been partnering with parents and church in the development of Christ-centered servant leaders since the year 2000.

With a starting preschool class of only 39 students, CCS has since grown to a fully enrolled preschool through 12th grade college preparatory school of almost 1,200. Sitting on over 30 acres, the $60 million campus offers three specific division schools within 250,000square-feet of academic space. In addition to classrooms, each division is outfitted with age appropriate computer and science labs, media centers, visual and performing fine arts space and gymnasiums.

The CCS campus is conveniently located in the heart of NW Oklahoma City and has been constructed through the generosity of its families

ABOUT CROSSINGS Sitting on over 30 acres, the $60 million Crossings campus offers three specific division schools within 250,000square-feet of

As a college preparatory school, CCS offers rigorous academics through a fully certified staff.

and supporters allowing CCS to remain debt-free.

As a college preparatory school, CCS offers rigorous academics through a fully certified staff of almost 150, 65% of whom hold advanced degrees.

CCS academics include fast-paced courses at each level as well as 21 AP classes, including the AP Capstone Diploma, seven honors classes, and 20 on campus dual credit classes in the upper school division. Individualized support through reading specialists, Search and Teach, Discovery, speech and language, and occupational therapists are also offered onsite to provide foundational skills and support success in the classroom. Recent

graduates are evidence of the rigorous education and college preparedness in action. The 64 graduates comprising the CCS Class of 2021 averaged a score of 26.4 on the ACT and a GPA of 3.83. This class also included two National Merit Scholars, 24 Oklahoma Academic Scholars, and 13 All State Recipients.

At CCS, we recognize the value of a robust educational experience and offer a variety of fine arts, athletic, and extra-curricular opportunities.

Through our partnership with the OSSAA, CCS offers 13 athletic programs, a comprehensive fine arts division including both visual and the performing arts, and com-

petitive academic, debate, and e-sports teams. With 18 acres of athletic and performing arts space, students are afforded each of these opportunities on the CCS Campus.

Facilities include a stateof-the-art Performing Arts Center complete with a scene shop, fly system, and audio visual systems, a 1,750-capacity turfed outdoor stadium, 1,500 capacity competitive gymnasium, turfed soft-

ball and baseball complex, eight court tennis facility, oversized, irrigated soccer field, and two field houses with locker, training, and weight rooms.

While academics and a well-rounded education are important, CCS most values our commitment to Christian education. The heart of Crossings Christian School is to develop Christ-centered, servant leaders which we aim to

accomplish through daily Bible class, weekly chapel and small groups, and daily biblical integration.

Servant leadership is prioritized through specific events as well as daily opportunities. In the words of Paul MacDonald, CCS Head of School, “While we care where our students are 10 years from now, we are much more concerned where our students will be 10,000 years from now.”

Casady students honored with prestigious computer science award Since 1947, Casady School has instilled in its students the educational and social skills that allow them to use their potential to make a difference in their community and beyond.

Our Portrait of a Graduate acts as a guiding star, painting a clear picture of the ideals our students hold dear.

One of those ideals, “I Innovate,” challenges our community to “commit to creative solutions and inspire others to action. Recently, three Upper Division students competed in the annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition run by congress that challenges students to create and submit

ABOUT CASADY Casady students are prepared to succeed, think for themselves, act with compassion and live lives of balance, purpose and joy.

original computer science applications. The CAC is the most prestigious prize in student computer science, with winning apps selected by a state's sitting congressmen.

“The CAC brings attention to the exceptional work students are doing, and that Computer Science is now a core discipline in a modern liberal arts

education,” said Computer Science Department Chair Rob Huber. “For the students, the opportunity to be recognized and celebrated for their work is important, and the opportunity to present and talk about their work on a national stage is extraordinary.”

Juniors Adi Bhaktaram and Peter FitzSimons designed an app that would allow teachers to quickly collect feedback on individual lessons. The students based their app on the feedback given after Peloton workouts, which is concise, targeted and aggregated to improve performance. Bhaktaram’s and FitzSimons’ app, Pulse, asks students a series of

questions about their learning experience, then combines that data and presents it to the teacher in an easy-to-digest way.

“The Congressional App Challenge was a great way to see what people outside of our school thought about the app,” FitzSimons said. “I can't wait to see how the skills we have learned in class this year will contribute to making an even better app for next year.”

Pulse was selected by U.S. House of Representatives member Stephanie Bice as Oklahoma's 5th District winner.

Freshman Krish Patel was the competition's runner up, with a web app that allows students to

exchange textbooks online.

“The process of designing, constructing, and testing the Pulse App was extremely rewarding,” Bhaktaram said.

“We learned how to formally communicate with adults and how to balance completing our work on the app with the workload from other classes.

Winning the CAC was a very nice result after all the hard work that we put in to develop the app.”

For 74 years, the Mission of Casady School has held firm.

Our students are prepared to succeed, think for themselves, act with compassion and live lives of balance, purpose and joy.

Spotlight on Education

The expansion of the Bishop McGuinness Fine Arts Department is designed to offer students the ability to continue to grow and develop their talents through this curriculum.

Bishop McGuinness expands Fine Arts Department Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School recently finished Phase I of the two-part expansion to the Fine Arts Department. The expansion is designed to offer students the ability to continue to grow and develop their talents through this curriculum.

“Many people know about the success of Bishop McGuinness’s athletic teams, but they may not realize that we offer a wide range of visual and performing arts classes. The annual musicals and plays produced by the Fine Arts Department showcase the talent of our students, many of whom excel at speech and debate competitions,” said Andrew Worthington, Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Testing and Admissions.

Each year, the Fine Arts Department produces a full play, a musical, the annual Holly Jolly Follies at Christmas, an end of the year showcase night for speech and debate as well as a spring dance show. Speech and debate students participate in eight qualifying tournaments that lead to district, state and national.

ABOUT McGUINNESS Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School offers a faith-based education for students from a diverse background in grades 9-12.

This past year, the school had the most ever finalists in nationals with seven students.

“As we strive to develop a wellrounded ‘person for others,’ the school offers clubs, activities and opportunities for continued growth in all areas to enhance the education received,” Worthington said.

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School offers a faith-based education for students from a diverse background in grades 9-12. With an academically rigorous curriculum that’s accessible to all students, a nationally ranked fine arts program, and excellence in athletics, Bishop McGuinness prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

To learn more, visit www.bmchs.org.

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Spotlight on Education

Students take a wide variety of courses that typically are not available at regional high schools. These include Organic Chemistry, Embryology, Multivariate Calculus, Data Structures and Modern Physics and many others.

OSSM celebrates 30 years of providing college-level academics The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) was created by the state legislature in the 1980s to offer advanced high school students the opportunity to experience a collegelevel education. Its first graduation was in 1992, and the school now celebrates the 30th anniversary of that significant event.

In its pursuit of highlevel academics, its curriculum has become one of the nation’s leading educational programs.

Niche.com, a leading school ranking organization, named OSSM as its 2022 No. 1 public and STEM high school in Oklahoma. The next highest ranked public high school in Oklahoma is Jenks High School, ranked 905.

Additionally, OSSM is No. 20 of 19,984 public high schools nationwide, placing it in the top onetenth of 1 percent of schools in that United States. This is the third

ABOUT OSSM In its pursuit of high-level academics, its curriculum has become one of the nation’s leading educational programs. consecutive year OSSM has been identified as the state’s leading public and STEM high school and listed on a national list of high schools. Demonstrating its global impact, international students also attend the school after completing the admission process and pay more than $40,000 per year in tuition, room and board.

Oklahoma high school juniors and seniors attend the two-year school free of tuition, room and board. Students take a wide variety of courses that typically are not available at regional high schools. These include Organic Chemistry, Embryology, Multivariate Calculus, Data Structures and Modern Physics and

many others. OSSM also features an award-winning humanities program and a physical education requirement.

"Our students come from the entire state for our world class faculty and academic program, which prepares students for college, graduate schools and careers in STEM. We are proud that through their work and companies that they found, OSSM graduates help fuel Oklahoma's economic engine,” said Frank Wang, PhD, president of OSSM. In addition to serving students from across the state at its 30-acre campus in Oklahoma City, OSSM offers advanced classes through five satellite locations and a virtual program. Middle school students and teachers are also able to benefit from OSSM’s statewide math contests, day workshops, residential summer academies, teacher professional development, and outreach activities.

Keystone offers tours; prepares to open enrollment ABOUT KEYSTONE Keystone students benefit daily from time spent outdoors, unstructured play, individualized education, art, group projects, music, time with animals, and hands-on learning.

For 16 years, Keystone Adventure School and Farm, an accredited preschool and elementary school in Edmond, has been welcoming students to a safe, inclusive learning environment full of the wonder of childhood.

Keystone students benefit daily from time spent outdoors, unstructured play, individualized education, art, group projects, music, time with animals, and hands-on learning. The school and farm is located on 15 beautiful acres with llamas, mini donkeys, a sheep, a goat, chickens, ducks, geese, a pond, a creek, an organic garden and more.

If you’ve ever been curious about this unique school right here in our own community, now is your chance to check it out! Keystone is hosting multiple safe, small-group tours in January and February for potential families.

“These tours are a great chance for interested families to tour the school, meet the directors and staff and even take a peek at our menagerie of animals,” said Jenny Dunning, co-founder/co-director.

Interested families are encouraged to sign up on Keystone’s website for the tours. Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year will open in late February, but families are welcome to start the process now by attending a tour and applying online.

Keystone’s summer program, Summer on the Farm, will start enrollment in April. Keystone’s summer programs are designed to engage all kids from K through fifth grade. Spaces fill up fast, so if you’d like to be added to an email list to be notified about Summer on

Keystone students enjoy plenty of fresh air and sunshine during their days of learning! the Farm, that is available on the website as well.

“Our Summer on the Farm camps let students spend their days outside, on the pond and at the creek, or inside creating a functioning city where they earn money by doing reading or math,” said John Duhon, co-founder/co-director.

“Summer kids also take care of our pasture animals in the morning and our organic garden as well.”

Keystone is thrilled to be able to continue to offer safe, in-person learning for its students, following CDC guidelines and policies with masks required indoors, additional attention to social distancing and handwashing, and improved filtration and exhaust fans in every classroom. Plus, there’s always the added joy of being outside in the sunshine!

More information about Keystone is available on their website at: www.keystoneadventureschoolandfarm.com or by calling (405) 216-5400.