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Mary Blankenship Pointer, right, presents Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby with an award in appreciation for his contributions to the Community Literary Centers, the beneficiary of Private Reserve.

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INSIDE TODAY:

A Salute to the Class of 2023, honoring the graduates of 10 Fridayland high schools.

Service Academy appointees from Heritage Hall with legislators, from left: State Senator Warren Hamilton, West Point ’93 graduate; Davis Park ’23; EJ Beloncik ’23; Governor Kevin Stitt; Hunter Boyer ’23; Tyler Offel ’22; and Zac Krablin ’22.

HH graduates receive appointments to military academies

Three seniors from Heritage Hall's class of 2023 and two members of the Class of 2022 have received appointments to the nation’s top military academies – the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy.

The five students, Hunter Boyer ’23, EJ Beloncik ’23, Davis Park ’23, Zac Krablin ’22 and Tyler Offel ’22, were

recognized by Governor Kevin Stitt in a ceremony at the State Capitol, with representatives from the respective branches presenting formal appointments for the academies’ candidates.

Acceptance to any of these highly-elite academies is atypical and represents the successful culmination of an extremely competitive selection process, which includes a congressional nomination, Heritage Hall Director of

College Counseling Dr. Vicki Schaeffer said. To be selected, students must have exceptional academic records and rank within the top tier of their class, demonstrate strong leadership and have impeccable character.

“These appointments to U.S. service academies underscore the scholarship, integrity, and leadership that our students embody,” Schaeffer said.

Evan Hulse is off to national stage

By Rose Lane Editor

Heritage Hall’s Evan Hulse is headed to New York later this summer to represent Oklahoma in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards.

The rising high school senior was the winner of the Outstanding Performance by an Actor Award in the 2023 Kelli O’Hara Awards, presented by OKC BroadwayA Nederlander Organization, Civic

Center Foundation and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. He was honored for his performance in the musical “Peter Pan.”

The Kelli O'Hara Awards is an officiallyrecognized regional awards program of the Jimmy Awards. The show was first presented at the Civic Center Music Hall in 2019.

The Jimmy Awards celebrates the brightest stars of high school musical theatre from around the United States. Regional winners

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

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Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.

are invited to New York for professional training and compete in a spectacular national awards program on a Broadway stage.

“We are thrilled with the winners and look forward to seeing them shine in New York City! We know that Oklahoma produces some of the best talent in the industry,” said Elizabeth Gray, general manager of OKC Broadway.

“We are honored to showcase that talent on a national stage again this year.”

Stringent admission requirements and low acceptance rates make the application process quite intensive for students who aspire to attend the academies, she said.

“We’re very proud of these students’ accomplishments,” Schaeffer said. “For a school without any military affiliation to have five students accepted to the three best-known academies in the same year is as

impressive as it is rare.”

Hunter Boyer ’23 was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Inspired to apply to West Point where his great uncle (and mentor) was a professor, Boyer plans to study life science, join the Lacrosse team, and ultimately, to attend medical school.

“I look forward to the career opportunities and the

See HH, Page 7

KNOW Women names Jones one of 100 Women to Know

Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) announced that President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, has been named one of the 100 Women to Know in North America by KNOW Women. KNOW Women is a prestigious national organization celebrating exceptional female leaders and visionaries across various industries.

This accolade recognizes Dr. Jones’ outstanding achievements in higher education, unwavering commitment to the community and transformative leadership at OCCC.

See JONES, Page 7

Nichols Hills band ready to strike up!

By Rose Lane Editor

Director Mike Forcina is set to strike up the Nichols Hills Band for its first concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, at Kite Park, located at 1500 Camden Way.

The band was formed in 1982 and is made up of volunteer, experienced adult musicians from the Oklahoma City metro area and Norman, Forcina said. He is a former Oklahoma City middle school and high school band director.

The Nichols Hills Band’s repertoire includes a variety of music from marches and Broadway show

tunes, to jazz and rock “and everything in between,” Forcina said.

Additional performances of the Nichols Hills Band are set for July 4 during the The Ann Taylor Fourth of July Parade and Celebration which begins at 9 a.m. at Kite Park; and at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 20, also at Kite Park.

Admission to all Nichols Hills Band concerts is free.

“Come out and enjoy some nostalgic Americana,” Forcina said. “Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of entertaining music.”

For more information, call Forcina at (405) 306-8195.

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Private Reserve - The Speakeasy

From left: Cathy Stephens, Judy Tirey, special guest Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Beverly Shear and Lesley Gelders, during Private Reserve-The Speakeasy. The event benefits adults in the community who seek literacy and language services through Community Literary Centers.

From left: Shawna Templeton, Sondra Curry, Mandy Holmes, Heather Hall and Wendy Richardson. Private Reserve began in 1992 when Vicki Gourley and the late Wayne Hirst had a vision for bringing wine and culture to Oklahoma in support of adult literacy. Throughout the years, Private Reserve has raised over $1 million to fund CLC literacy programs and has become the model for other fundraising events in Oklahoma.

Above: Bev and Chris Wood with a vintage car at Private Reserve. Guests got dolled up to attend the Juice Joint and partook in a festive night of giggle water, small bites and dancing. At right: Jennifer and Chris Salyer.

Laura Holmes and CLC Board President Erin Batey. CLC classes are always free for students. Funding from the event will provide instructors, curriculum materials and program/operational support for the program.

Honored for service

Conde Currat, visual arts founding teacher of Harding Charter Preparatory High School, was honored on Monday for her 20 years of service to the school and over 30 years of service to the students of Oklahoma.

Currat’s loyalty and service to Harding Charter Prep inspired the administration to create new traditions, including a Walk of Honor, where all students lined the school’s hallways and cheered as she passed. The administration went on to officially name and dedicate her classroom to honor her 20 years of service to the school and there is to be a named scholarship provided to a student at graduation for the longevity as long as funding is available.

Currat began her career in Edmond Public Schools. She first

taught at Summit Middle School, and then at Edmond Santa Fe High School. She came to Harding Charter Prep in 2003 where she created a curriculum that has nurtured students’ appreciation of art. Many of her students went on to be artist and graphic designer professionals.

Over the years, she had students receive full-ride scholarships to attend institutions such as the Kansas City Art Institute and the New York City Institute of Design.

“How wonderful it is to be able to spend your entire career life doing something you love so much,” she said. “My students have become extended family that I will cherish forever.”

“The definition of a legend is an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field,” Steven

Conde Currat is honored for her 20 years of teaching at Harding Charter Preparatory High school. Superintendent Steven Stefanick shows her the plaque which dedicates her classroom to her.

Stefanick, Harding Independence Charter District superintendent, said. “In the eyes of Harding Charter Preparatory High School, Conde Currat embodies such definition with her commitment to our students over the last 20 years.

The amount of student and educator lives that have been impacted by this legend will never be forgotten at this school. We are proud to recognize this life-long educator and to ensure future generations know the name, Conde Currat.”

Landry Kyle inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at OSU

Landry Kyle, of Oklahoma City, was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Kyle was initiated at Oklahoma State University.

Kyle is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors

are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 325 cam-

puses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”

More About Phi Kappa Phi: Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization's notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley.

Cyclones shine in final SPC Spring Championship tourney

Casady ended its long association with the Southwest Preparatory Conference as five of six Cyclone teams finished fifth or better at the 2023 SPC Spring Championships earlier this month in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The boys tennis team earned a runner-up trophy and the girls took third in the tournament.

Both golf squads grabbed third place, as did the girls track team, while softball came away with fourth place, the track boys garnered sixth place and the baseball team was eighth.

Casady begins play in the Oklahoma Secondary

Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) for the 2023-24 academic year but still compete in boys volleyball and field hockey as a non-voting member of the SPC.

TENNIS

After working its way through the first two rounds, the Cyclone boys suffered a 4-1 loss to St. Andrew’s in the tennis championship match.

The No. 1 doubles team of Eric Thien and Warner Hayhurst provided the Cyclones’ only victory in the dual. Adi Bhaktaram, Thomas Rudnicki and Milin Kumar competed in singles for Casady with Thatcher Wallace and Bryce

Johnson playing as the No. 2 doubles team.

The third-seeded Cyclones outlasted Trinity Valley for a 3-2 victory in the semifinals and cruised to a 4-1 triumph over Dallas Episcopal in the opener.

Meanwhile, the top-seeded Casady girls tennis team pulled off a 4-1 win against Dallas Episcopal to finish third in the tournament.

They endured a 3-2 loss to Trinity Valley in the semifinals but opened with a dominating 5-0 victory over St. Andrews in the quarterfinals.

GOLF

With five players in the top 15, both Casady golf

teams collected third-place finishes at the SPC Championships.

Drue Love paced the Cyclone girls with a 36-hole total of 187 (94-93) to finish fourth in the individual standings. Caroline Garner fired a 214 (111-103) for 11th place, and teammate Holly Burkhart was 10 shots back in 15th place.

The Cyclone boys boasted two players inside the top 15, led by Ian Wallis with a 153 (74-79) in a tie for seventh and Jack Lee added a 166 (85-81) to tie for 13th place.

TRACK

A trio of Casady track athletes earned gold medals in

the SPC Championships.

Larry Mathis continued his dominance in the field events with gold medals in the 1600 and 3200 meters. The senior edged the field by less than a quarter-second in the 1600 in 4:30.37 and a more comfortable 8-second victory in the 3200 in 9:34.53.

Helen Olszewski also picked up a gold medal in the 400 meters, beating the field by about three seconds in 57.90 seconds and was runner-up in the 200 meters. Hope Fahler cleared 5 feet to capture the high jump title by a slim two inches. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

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Larson Vanhorn picked up the No. 2 singles state championship as Heritage Hall also won the team title.

- Photos by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

At left, PC North’s Craig Gooden swings around left end during a spring football practice.

- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

At right, Heritage Hall’s Gray Ferguson competes in the state tournament No. 1 doubles match in winning the title with his partner Emerson Ritenour.

- Photos by Kimberly Richelle, kimberlyrichelle.myportfolio.com

Deer Creek High School Class of 2023

Gianluca Acuna, Caleb

Adams, Seif Ajami, Logan

Akers, Paige Aldridge, Omer Ali, Guenevere Allyn, Zaid Alrashdan, Riley

Alvarez, Sophie Amend, Arthur Amorosi, Evan

Anderson, Luke Anderson, Jasper Anello Roberts, Brayden Annett, Gulnessa Asif, Brianna Atkinson, Sindhya

Atturu, Dylan Aumann, Cassidy Austin, Dylan Baca, Bryson Baker, Emma

Baker, Hadley Baker, Faith Baldwin, Summer Ball, Georgette Bampoe, Kandace

Banks, Audrey Barto, Ahmed Bashir, AlyssaBeatty, Wesley Beck, Camden Beckner, Braden Beers, Abigail Beins, Alexander Bell, Jeremy Bergevin, Emily

Bertus, Jillian Bevers, Brayden Bice, Wally Birdsong, Donovan Birks, Brynlee Birney, BrookeBithell and CooperBlake.

Also, Genaro Blake, Benjamin Bledsoe, Madison

Boatman, Jackson Boreham, Carlea Boyd, Andrew Branham, Anna Branham, Michael Brasuell, Brittain

Brewer, Alex Brinkman, Ryan Briscoe, Ava Brittain, Sara Brittain, Abigail

Brock, Andre Bruner, Bryson

Bryant, Justine Buck, Kade

Bumgardner. Braeden Byrne and Kiera Byrne.

Also, Andrew Cagley, Jacob Caldwell, Henley

Calhoun, Nicholas Calmes,

Nadine Jade Calupe, Adrian

Campbell, Levi Campos, Owen Cantrell, Maddox

Canty, Sheylie Capanna, Blake Carlson,Brendan

Carnes, Cale Carroll, Zachary Cash, Audrey

Cates, Raquel Cera, Nicholas

Cervantes-Jordan, Kylie

Challis, Faith Chambers,

Jaxon Chappell, Samuel Chard,Jaidyn Cheatham, Laiba Cheema, Jacky Chen, Vicky Chen, Ben Clark, Zoe

Clark, Kyler Clifton, Reed Coleman, Raia Collier, AbigailCollison and Lauren Copeland.

Also, Kaitlyn Cothran, Ella Cribbs, Taylor Cribbs, Madison Crisp, Lily Cunningham, Arianna Curzio, Berkley Dalton, Meaghynn

Daniel, Ivory Danuser, Jonathan Davies, Malory Davila,Claire Davis, Raelene Davis, Venna Davis, Denver

Davison, Lucia Dawkins, Kyrah Deering, Michaela

Dennis, Eastyn DeYoung, Andrea Diaz Lozano, Charisma Diedhiou, Gabriel Diesselhorst, Olivia Dodd, Reginald Dodoo, Wyatt Dorman, Brooklyn Downham and Gauge Drakeford.

Also, Erron Dudley,Kyse

Eagan,Justice Echols, Cooper Eldridge, Zaire' Ellison, Jess Enkey, Mary Enright, Lindsey Fagan, Nanaka

Fahrenthold, Rania Farhan, Darci Farmer, Wesley Farnsley, Ava Marie Farris, Gabrielle Ferguson, Raleigh

Fidler, Caleb Finley, Presley Fitzhugh, Allison Flowers, Anaka Foster,Eva Foster, Ethan Fox, Tabitha Fox, Stephen Frailey, Jillian Franks, Jace Freidenbloom, Aedan Freitas,Ethan Fulton, Hannah Galloway, Leah Galloway, Sarah Galyon, Destiny Garcia, Camden Gardiner, Camryn Garoutte and Alexandra Genualdi.

Also, Reese Gerhards, Sahryn Gilbert, Emma Gipperich, Gracyn Githens, Benjamin Glass, Gabriel Goeders, Alisa Golder, Carter Goodrich, Serena Gorham, Ashton Goza,

Hayleigh Graham, Natalie Granato, Soley Grant, Ella Griffin, Nathan Griffis, Lexie Grino, Taylor Grunau and Jackson Gwartney.

Also, Jerrod Haddock, Norah Hager, Gabriel Hajabolhassan, Ava Hale, Callie Hall, Carli Hall, Dalten Hall, J'Lah Hall, Makenzie Hallman, Connor Hamilton, William Hamilton, Amanda Hardin, Haylee Harris,Camryn Hasselwander, Adam Hawthorne, Presley Hayes, Kayleigh Hays, Hannah Heikes, Peyton Heikes, Alina Hemani, Ashtyn Herrington, Carsyn Higgins, Cole Hilbert, Kami Hill, Ashlee Hogg, Isabella Holland, Adrian Holman, Bryce Horrell,Alexandra Houck, Jenna Houk, Isabelle Howard, Thomas Howard, Tristen Howard, Alexis Huckaby, Lucia Inglese, Aiden Jackson, Max James, Brett Jarvis, Sabrina Jawabira, Madelyn Jeantrout, Brooklyn Jernigan, Hayley Jo, Carter Johansen, Brayden Johns, Olivia Johnson, Rylee Johnston, Makenzie Jones, Sierra Jones, Tyler Joplin, Nathan Jorgenson, Tarun Joseph,Amira Junkin and Raine Gabrielle Junsay.

Also, Mason Kearnes, Destiny Keifer,Kaden Kelly, Halle Kiehn, Nicholas Kirby, Jalen Kirk, Carter Knotts, Brooklyn Lair, Eric Lancaster, Kellen Lanman, Trace LaValle, Turner LaValle, Avery Lay, Tristen Layhew, Asher Layton, Tina Le, Sydney Lee, Blake Lewis, Daxton Lewis, Laney Liebl, Annastaisha Linson, Austin Liu, Olive Logan, Gabriella Long, Kadyn Lott, Matthew Lu, Paige Ludlam, Ryan Luttrell, Nicholas Malone,

Caylee Mann, Brandon Mazariegos, Paul Riley

McAnelly, Carson

McCachern, Jack McChesney, Cheyenne McClellan, MaKenzie McDonald, Chloe

McDowell, Zoe McDowell, Emma McIntosh, Julia

McLendon, Blake Meacham, Ryan Meadows, Leah Mejia, Sadie Mendenhall, Joshua

Michael, Alexander Middlebrooks, Lilly Miles, Dale Miller, Keller Milligan, Carter Mitchell and Zander Mizell.

Also, Sebrina Molake, Emma Moon, D'AreeMoore, Dylan Moore, Matthew Moraldo, Destiny Moses, EvelynMunn, Youssef Najim,Kulsum Najmi, Josslyn Nartey, Faith Ndeh, Walker Neeley, Keaton Nelson, Forrest Neugebauer, Madelynn Newport, Naomi

Newton, Destiny Ngigi, Calvin Nguyen, Kyleigh

Nickell, Ethan Norman, Parker Norvelle, Jordan

O'Hare, Cache Oden, Alfred Olsson, CarsonOsburn, Tiffany Ososanya, Abhipsha Pandey, Lilly Pappas, James Parises, Anna Pasquali, Colton Patrick, Jill Pense, David Perez, Jake Petersen, Flavia Petrarolo, Justin Pham, Kamden Phillips, AshlinPhilo, Lavyna

Phung,Morgan Pieratt, Ava Pitt, Reanna Poindexter, Sarah Prater, Molly Presley, Elisabeth Prevo, Jorja Price, Chloe Provines, Chloe Provines, Kase Pulliam and ArianaPullins.

Also, Valeria Quintero Aguilar, Sofia Qureshi, Brenden Ramirez, Alina Renteria, Zeke Reyff, Adan Riaz, Marcus Rimes, Regan Rimes, Micah Ritter, Tyson Ritz, Rebecca Rivera, Addison

Roberts, Makenzie Roberts, Daniel Rodriguez, Karli Rogers, James Romero, Joseph Romero, Joshua Romero, Ryli Roof, BrysonRouse, Joseph Sanchez and Ethan Sandersfield.

Also, Luke Schimmels, Rachel ScorpecciLaura Seefeldt, Ashley Sepulveda, Ryan Serbia, Asa Shannon, Ella Sharpe, Makinzey Shirazi, Ava Shumate, Holden Sigle, Caleb Simmons, Annabelle Simonich, Collin Sims, Dylan Slovacek, Jalei Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Leilani Solorzano, Noah Sommer, Manuel Sotelo, Marshall Spencer, Sutton Squires and AlessiaSt Peter.

Also, Audrey Staggs, Mallie Starr, Emily Steinke, Payton Stephens, Noellie Stevens, Colton Stone, Ella Stone, Aidan Stuart, JaydenSturdevant, Jacob Sullivan, Kayden Swain, Nicholas Sweeten, Caeley Tackitt, Hannah Taylor, Logan Taylor, Mason Taylor, Cole Teafatiller, Kyan Tenpenny, AustinThomas, Jeffin Thomas, Shawn Thomas, McKinsey Tidwell, Zoe Titony, Aston Tjoeng, Gwenna Toland, Taylor Tomlin, Kyndal Toombs, Bailey Torvi, Khloe Tran, Luke Trigler, Kaleb Trussell, Malcum Tucker, Ally Turner, Ryker Turner, HayleyVanDorn, Brianna Varva, Lauren Vongthavaravat, Corbin Vorel, Jett Ward, Kathryn Warren, Heavenly Washington, Hudson Welch, Noah Whiu, Riley Whorton, Rylee Williams, Avah Willis, Deontaye Wilson, Logan Wilson, Karlie Yanchick, Joel Yasuda, Marcus Yerges, Lilly Yon and Jackson Young.

Land of Gold

FESTIVALS

May 31 •

Mid­Week Farmers Market

Scissortail Park’s

Wednesday MidWeek Farmers Market is the last Wednesday of each month from 5­8 pm at the Hill Pavilion in the Lower Park. There will be produce, plants, beverages, packaged/prepared foods, readyto­eat food and more.

June 3 •

Wines of the West Stockyards City Main Street will be hosting the annual Wines of the West festival on Saturday, June 3 from 11 am to 4 pm. This year’s event will be held in a new location in the heart of the business district.

Located directly behind 1910 Western Wear and Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry, in the 2200 block of Exchange. Visitors will be able to sample wines from multiple Oklahoma wineries, and bottles will be available for purchase. Ticket holders will receive a commemorative Wines of the West tote at check­in on the day of the event to enhance the experience. Tickets are $20 per person and all proceeds help support Stockyards City Main Street programs. Tickets are $25 the day of the event.

MUSIC

June 2 • OKC Zoo Gala

The Oklahoma Zoological Society and Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden are hosting the second annual OKC Zoo Gala: Journey to Africa presented by Dr. Margaret Freede and Judge Dan Owens. This will be a wild celebration like no other of the OKC Zoo’s brand­new 12­acre habitat expansion Expedition Africa, the most ambitious and immersive conservation habitat experience in the Zoo’s 121­year history. The Gala is set for Friday, June 2, from 5 ­ 9 pm offering an exclusive look at Expedition Africa before it’s open to the public. Your night will include exclusive animal experiences, cocktail hour, a three­course, African inspired dinner, silent and live auctions and so much more. The OKC Zoo Gala will also celebrate those individuals who have amplified the Zoo’s mission through their wild generosity. This year’s honorees include Inasmuch Foundation and Lee Allan Smith in addition to Legacy Honoree, the late Josephine Freede, for her commitment to Expedition Africa. To purchase OKC Zoo Gala tickets and more information about the event, visit https://bit.ly/OKCZooGala2023.

June 3 • Oklahoma Opry

The Oklahoma Opry is "Oklahoma's Official Country Music Show" providing the best in family­friendly entertainment since 1977.

Every Saturday night at 7 pm the Opry band backs new hosts and local entertainers performing live music from a wide range of genres. Doors open at 6 pm. Seating is general admission and limited. You won't want to miss the first show in Bricktown. This show is hosted by Cindy Scarberry, featuring OK3, Luke Haley, Tara Scott, Kolton Hall, Dustin Jones & the Oklahoma Opry Band. ACM@UCO Live Room, 25 S. Oklahoma Ave., patrons enter through the doors on

the south side of the building facing the canal.

FUNDRAISERS

June 2 • Prix de West

Featuring paintings and sculptures by the finest contemporary Western artists working today, the 51st annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will open June 2, with the Art Sale Weekend scheduled for June 9 – 10. Sale weekend events include seminars, artist demonstrations, a live auction, receptions, awards, an art sale and several trunk shows at The Museum Store.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

PBR Freedom Fest ­ Sept. 8­10

Jelly Roll ­ Sept. 19

Koe Wetzel ­ Sept. 30

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

Jason Aldean ­ Oct. 13

Nate Bargatze ­ Oct. 22

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks ­ Nov. 18­19

Zoo Amphitheatre: Weezer ­ June 10

Matchbox Twenty 2023 ­ June 21

Young the Giant ­ June 30

Sam Hunt ­ Aug. 5 Incubus ­ Aug. 20

Rick Springfield ­ Aug. 23

All American Rejects ­ Oct. 14

Land of Gold, the gorgeous drama produced in Oklahoma in the fall of 2021, is now streaming on HBO Max. The film held its World Premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, travelled to festivals around the world, and enjoyed a brief theatrical run this spring before landing on HBO Max last week. I served as 1st Assistant Director on the movie and it was one of my all-time favorite production experiences.

Land of Gold tells the story of a first-generation Punjabi truck driver and anxious fatherto-be, who discovers a 10-year-old undocumented Mexican-American girl stowed away on his truck during a cross-country trip. It’s a beautiful story about the intersection of two immigrants from different cultures trying to make it work in America. The script won the $1 million-dollar Grand Prize at the 2021 Tribeca/AT&T Untold Stories pitch competition.

Writer, director, and star Nardeep Khurmi wrote the screenplay, then partnered with University of Oklahoma graduate Pallavi Sastry and her casting director sister Keertana Sastry to produce a pitch for the contest. Together, they created the pitch that won the $1 million prize. They hired a few of their closest filmmaker friends and headed to Oklahoma.

Land of Gold was produced in Oklahoma for three key reasons: the film rebate program, the diversity of landscapes, and a personal Oklahoma connection. The 25% + rebate made Oklahoma competitive with other production hubs. The drastically different landscapes allowed

Oklahoma to stand in for several states in the story. And, producer Pallavi Sastry, who performed with Lyric Theatre before heading to Broadway, wanted to bring a project home to Oklahoma where she started her career.

Sastry, who also costars in the movie, has worked steadily in stage and television since graduating from OU, including three years as Cameron on Blue Bloods. In the Land of Gold cast, she is joined by fellow Sooners Daryl Cox, Chris Freihofer, and Iqbal Theba, who won a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role on Fox’s Glee, and University of Central Oklahoma graduate Ben Hall I was hired by the director and production team to be the 1st Assistant Director. The 1st AD creates the shooting schedule, manages the crew throughout production, and works with the director and cinematographer to plan all of the set ups. The 1st AD also hires and manages the production team, who show up to set first to set up, stay after everyone leaves to clean up, and manages everything from food to transportation to safety in between. My Land of Gold production team included 2nd Assistant Director Judy Triana, Casady

School and NYU graduate Andy Johnson, University of Oklahoma graduate Laron Chapman, University of Central Oklahoma graduate Brittany Johnson, and Santa Fe University graduate Tempest Cartwright, who I met through the Oklahoma Film Education Institute workforce development program. Most of the movie takes place inside a truck on the highway. The production team travelled from Sayre to Gloss Mountain to Oklahoma City to Tulsa filming at rest stops, truck stops, gas stations, weigh stations, distribution centers, diners, and parking lots, many of which you will recognize. Plus, we spent a week in Owasso filming inside the new high tech sound stage with a 150-foot LED wall built by Cherokee Nation Film.

I highly recommend that you watch Land of Gold on HBO Max. It’s a perfect example of how the different aspects of the Oklahoma film industry, from universities to sound stages to workforce development programs to rebates, work together to create jobs and tell unique stories.

Civic Center Music Hall: Hamilton ­ May 24 ­ June 4

Madagascar The Musical ­ June 6­7

La Boheme ­ June 23­24

The Sound of Music ­ June 27­July 2

The Prom ­ July 11­16

Ain’t Misbehavin’ ­ July 25­30

Other Events/Shows/Awards:

Daily Living Centers silent Art Auction

From June 5 through June 15, Daily Living Centers will be hosting a silent Art Auction at their Edmond, Bethany and South Oklahoma City Centers. Additional artwork will be posted on Daily Living Center’s Facebook Page for those who wish to participate online. The proceeds of this event will go towards a challenge grant from the Carl C. Anderson Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, who generously pledged to match fundraising efforts up to $15,000 for activities and programming.

“I feel excited that we get to create different types of art to show people what we do here,” said Brent,

a Daily Living Centers participant. “I made two diamond artworks for the auction. I would just love for somebody to purchase them because I worked very hard on them. Art has been an outlet for me.”

“Art therapy is a fundamental part of our programming here at Daily Living Centers because it fosters independence and creates purpose. We are so grateful for this opportunity from the Anderson Charitable Foundation and are excited to showcase our participants’ creativity,” said

Amanda Dirmeyer, Daily Living Centers President, and CEO.

For more information regarding

the online and in-person silent art auctions, please contact Ragan Franklin at (405) 792-2401 or check out its Facebook page at facebook.com/dailylivingcenters.

About Daily Living Centers:

Since 1974, Daily Living Centers (DLC) has provided rest and hope for caregivers. They are Oklahoma’s first and leading non-profit adult day provider for senior adults and adults with disabilities ages 18 and older. There are three locations that offer nonresidential affordable day services for over 200 participants 246 days a year in an environment that enhances mind, body, and spirit.

While attending DLC “participants” enjoy healthy meals, exercise programs, socialization, activities, and outings that meet their individual needs. They have a fleet of vehicles including limos and wheelchair accessible vans that provide door-todoor transportation and med rides. Many of the participants have physical and/or mental limitations or suffer from isolation and depression. Common diagnoses found in those DLC serve include dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, traumatic brain injury, autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. Caregivers often say that DLC services are “lifesaving.”

Land of Gold 1st AD Lance McDaniel, Writer/Director Nardeep Khurmi, and Producer Pallavi Sastry.

JONES

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Dr. Jones has dedicated her career to empowering students, supporting faculty, and driving positive change in Oklahoma City and beyond.

Since taking the helm at OCCC in 2022, Dr. Jones has championed innovative academic programs, led initiatives to close achievement gaps, and fostered col-

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laborations with local and national businesses and organizations to create new opportunities for students and the community.

“It is a tremendous honor to be named one of the 100 Women to Know in North America by KNOW Women,” said Dr. Jones.

“I am grateful for the recognition and am inspired by the talented and powerful women honored. This recognition reflects

experience that comes from service, as well as the camaraderie that the Academy will provide,” Boyer said.

Boyer is the son of Yolanda Boyer of Edmond.

EJ Beloncik ’23 was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy, where he is to join the Falcons’ wrestling team. EJ is the son of Davina and Josh Beloncik.

Davis Park ’23 was appointed to the United States Naval Academy. Park learned about and took an interest in the Naval Academy from an early age, as both his parents, Susan and Hank Park, are alumni. He plans to pursue an education in

the dedication of the entire OCCC campus community in providing quality education and opportunities for our students.”

Under Dr. Jones’ leadership, OCCC has experienced significant growth, including expanded online and hybrid courses, increased workforce training programs and grants, and enhanced campus facilities.

Furthermore, Dr. Jones' tireless efforts have positioned

robotics and control engineering, in addition to joining the Academy’s wrestling team.

“I look forward to continuing my wrestling career, meeting new people, and eventually to serving in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps,” Park said.

Zac Krablin ’22 was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Krablin is the son of Shea Parry and Brett Krablin. With academic interests in physics and economics, Krablin expects his studies to follow either of those fields. He credits his Heritage Hall peer leader, Connor Carey, for influencing his decision to look into the service academies and pursue a career in service.

“I grew up in Oklahoma,” Krablin says, “and I’m ready to move into a new stage of life and have new experiences

OCCC as a nationwide leader in higher education.

The 100 Women to Know in America list by KNOW Women highlights women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, professional accomplishments, and contributions to their communities.

The 100 Women to KNOW Across America Award was presented at the Annual KNOW Women Summit in Phoenix, Ariz.

beyond what I’ve already been exposed to. It’s a challenge I’m ready to face head on.”

Tyler Offel ’22 was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he plans to study defense and strategic studies while advancing his pilot training. Attending West Point will allow Offel to continue an extensive family legacy of service at one of the country’s most historic colleges.

“I’m excited for the unique experiences that come with being a cadet, and I’m honored to wear the U.S. flag on my right shoulder every day,” Offel said. Offel is the son of Heidi and Kevin Offel.

Upon graduating from their respective academies, each of these students will be commissioned officers.

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Jane Bayless

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Victor G. Hill III

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Ryan Strong

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Rick Naifeh

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that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of Defendant Disappear and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 15 day of June 2023, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2023-563

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) OF) PHILLIP WORTH BOWMAN,) Deceased.)

NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS

Notice is hereby given that Randel Dale Bowman has filed a petition in this Court praying for the determination of the identity of all heirs at law of the decedent, Phillip Worth Bowman, deceased, and that the 5 day of June, 2023, at the hour of 1:30 o’clock p.m., of said day, has been appointed as the time for hearing the petition in the District Court of Oklahoma County, in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto, or may assert his or her own rights to be identified as an heir of the said decedent.

DATED this 5 day of May, 2023.

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Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Kathryn Sue Broad, Deceased, that on the 18 day of May, 2023, there was produced and filed with this Court an instrument purporting to be the Will of Kathryn Sue Broad, deceased, dated January 14, 2014, and there was also filed in the Court the Petition of JENNIFER A. BROAD praying that the Will be admitted to probate, Letters Testamentary issued to her as Personal Representative of the Estate, to serve without bond, for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the Decedent. Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on May 18, 2023, notice is given that the 12 day of June, 2023, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., is the day and time that the Petition will be heard in the District Courtroom in the County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same. Witness, the undersigned, Judge of the District Court of Oklahoma county, State of Oklahoma, this 18 day of May, 2023.

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His Majesty’s Airship: The Life and Tragic Death of the World’s Largest Flying Machine

By S.C. Gwynne

A Pulitzer Prize finalist, S.C. Gwynne has written this historical story of the world’s largest airship, the British R101. The story begins in August 1908 when a 70-year-old German nobleman, Ferdinand von Zeppelin launched his airship, the LZ4 (Luftschiff Zeppeli). His goal was to fly without stopping for 24 hours to a destination hundreds of miles away, turn around and return home. Full speed for this ship was 30 mph, and until that date, no airship of any kind had ever stayed aloft for more than thirty-eight minutes which Wilbur Wright accomplished in 1903.

At this moment, Lord Christopher Thomson joined entrepreneurs in Europe who were entranced by the opportunities of an airship for England. The first part of the book gives details of the development of the people involved, the competition for fame and recognition. Fascinating copies of the plans, engineering, measurements, the dreams are given as well as names of other dreamers who jumped in. The air crackled with excitement at every showing or exhibition. Long before it was proved safe, Lord Thomson pushed his

dreams to hand the British this role. Of course, there were successes and failures to each trial. Amazing people with amazing dreams, Thomson’s included a long affair with Princess Marthe Bibesco, a glamorous celebrity.

The failures are almost comical to 2023 readers who certainly know the dangers of taking people on short trips to work out the kinks in an experiment. There were important informational things missing, such as the effect of weather on these vessels and the dangers of flying with hydrogen for fuel, to mention a couple.

The love of fine food, wine and liquor and cigars was paramount for the R101 travelers, and by 1930 when the highly praised ship was to make its maiden long voyage the trip had been expanded to a luxury cruise from England over a long stretch of the Mediterranean Sea and landing in Karachi. A bad idea, but the problems that were being pointed out by experts were not well received in high places. Time was making the leaders of the journey impatient.

Finally in October of 1930, the flight was

scheduled to begin.

The rest of the story Is objectively told as the flaws of the planners, the foolishness of the “first ever travers” lived itself out. Speculation and investigations were carried out to determine the cause of the crash, although there were many unknowns such as how the R101 might meet the perils of bad weather. There is a sense of doom from the photographs, and perhaps most shocking will be those of the funeral procession down the streets of New York following the tragic crash.

The entire story is true, the records are correct. The cost is perhaps expected from such remaining chapter titles as Flying Death Trap, Trial by Error, Solving the Mystery: What Caused the Crash? and Fools Rush In Think of the rewards, if the outcome had been different. The largest aircraft to have flown plus the best of advanced engineering would have linked together the British Empire from Australia to India, South Africa, Canada, Egypt and Singapore through air travel. The British Empire would then be the largest in the European domain. Dreams die hard. Successful? Look up and count the number of airships in the air flying today, but that is another story.

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Artists explore Indigenous artistic principles

Patterns of Knowing at the Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery, explores the movement of history, specifically patterns sourced from Indigenous cultures that embody lineages of intergenerational ideas and how they evolve over time. The gallery is located at Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St.

“Artists Jordan Ann Craig (Northern Cheyenne Tribe), Benjamin Harjo Jr. (Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma/Seminole) and Jeri Redcorn (Caddo Nation of Oklahoma/Citizen Potawatami) create works using shapes, colors and symbols that are part of a living culture,” says Associate Curator Pablo Barrera. “By anchoring their inventive compositions to the heritage of their respective communities, the artists simultaneously preserve Indigenous visual language and contribute toward its evolution as a contemporary art form.”

The three featured artists’ approach to patterns is showcased through nearly 20 artworks: ceramics, paintings, prints and drawings. Craig creates large-scale works that draw upon the color and rhythm of Indigenous patch- and beadwork. By painting symmetrical, repeated blocks of color in various hues, Craig typifies North America’s longstanding relationship with abstract art while

simultaneously articulating time, space and intimate experiences.

Also, visitors will find something new in the third-floor gallery: a corner covered in Craig-designed wallpaper, inspired by her artist book, also on view.

The internationally known Harjo Jr. — who has been named a Red Earth Festival Honored One and won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native American Art Studies Association — is known for rich and vibrant prints and paintings that tend to feature figures in motion, contrasted against a background of vivid symbols. A member of Absentee Shawnee and Seminole Tribes, Harjo Jr. experiments with traditional tribal patterns to generate perspective depth within his works. Through his use of triangles, squares and stripes, Harjo Jr. celebrates the limitless boundaries of Indigenous pictorial vocabularies, another avenue for language.

Redcorn is a leader in the revitalization of Caddoan pottery, carrying this traditional practice into the contemporary art world. Embracing the mathematical and philosophical principles behind this tribal style, the 83-year-old artist’s geometric patterns weave and intersect to form scrollwork meandering across the surface of vessels. Redcorn’s work evokes the journey that heritage

Caddo designs have traveled between communities, contemplating their personal and collective significance.

In addition to two ceramic works, Redcorn collaborated with local artist Kristin Gentry (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) to translate her pottery design into a large-scale mural, a reimagining of Ayo Wahdut Kuku (Sky Earth Water), featured at the First Americans Museum. The color was created by incorporating dirt from grounds in Oklahoma and Texas where Caddo nations have ancestral territory and sourced clay. Redcorn’s works are in national collections, including the White House (First Lady Michelle Obama acquired Intertwining Scrolls, 2009)

“The artists’ exceptional works help to transform conventional narratives of American art and culture and encourage more inclusion and celebration of creative expressions from communities whose voices and artistic practices have long been marginalized and ignored,” Barrera says. “Patterns of Knowing invites viewers to learn more about the lineage of artistic practices tapped by Craig, Harjo and Redcorn, and the ways they are contributing toward the constant evolution of Indigenous patterns and artistic principles.” Patterns of Knowing will be on view through Oct. 23, 2023.

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Happy graduation to students and lawmakers alike!

By Joe Dorman President & CEO

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a high school graduation ceremony.

The graduate I was there for has always had a special place in my heart as her parents are very close to me. Additionally, one of the graduates was someone who I helped with a policy while I was in the Legislature. Another special graduate, the son of two of my high school classmates, ended his academic career by graduating from Oklahoma State University last week.

These are just a few of those thousands of Oklahomans receiving diplomas this month. I certainly want to wish all of them the best as they either move on in their academic careers or out into the world.

At the graduation, I reflected on my own held in the same spot 34 years ago. As the co-salutatorian of my class,

I was nervous about my speech which reflected on 13 years in public school and with what the future might hold for me and my classmates. The commencement address, delivered by a local pastor, encouraged us to not only seek worldly wealth, but also to find those inner riches important to personal growth. There was, of course, the hugging and crying as we knew that there were some there who we might never see again.

Years later, I was able to achieve one of my dreams by serving in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, another 12-year commitment. In that time, I had the pleasure of delivering several commencement speeches to classes entering the world wide-eyed. One line that I liked to use in each speech was “Let this not be your greatest accomplishment, but simply make it your latest.”

The aging process is all about growing as human beings, and school helps us achieve our potential. If we are not

working toward bettering ourselves personally, professionally, and spiritually, then we have stopped that process of continuous development. Far too many adults lose sight of that, but hopefully not our state policymakers. As this is now the final week of the regular legislative session for Oklahoma lawmakers, I also want to extend congratulations to those members who are advancing from their “freshman” year in the Legislature, along with those termed out members who will “graduate” next year when they reach their limit.

I am certain for many of the new lawmakers, this is not what they expected. For many, they enter that building wanting to change the world based upon their election promises. The rude awakening is that seniority truly does matter, just like high school, as the senior roles often determine which policies are considered in the limited time of four months for the

Dear Wise Elder: My delightful former pastor retired at age 75 and has seen life close up. Over the years, he has made hundreds of hospital calls and officiated many funerals. Now, he is in very poor health, but has no written legal and medical provisions, nor has he led his family in discussions. After all my pastor has seen, why did he not take action for himself? Now his family is in crisis.

Dear Wise Young Friend: Like your pastor, most of us can see solutions for others, but never think it applies to us. So, the real question is, Do you have your

annual session. My message to those newer members at the Oklahoma State Capitol, along with those curricular graduates entering the world, is to keep your dreams alive as you continue your work. With the right amount of preparation, drive, and study, you each can achieve your highest potential, but you must plan your work, and then work your plan for success.

For those lawmakers entering their “senior year” at the Capitol, I want to thank those who have distinguished themselves with admirable service. This is the final class that would overlap my own service, completed nine years ago, and I consider many to be friends. To them, please finish strong and leave the state in good hands for those lawmakers coming up behind you.

May graduates and lawmakers alike enjoy their summer break, and congratulations to each of you for making it through the semester/session!

Advance Directive? Do you have your Healthcare Power of Attorney completed, signed and discussed with all your family? Have you made funeral plans and discussed it with your family? Have you talked about what hospice is, why it is so valuable and when you would choose to ask for it? Learn from your pastor's life-story and take action for yourself. Make a list. Set a date. Get it done. Then, have the discussion at Thanksgiving.

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Junior League of OKC honors members

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Above: Darian McPherson, Cameron Collins, Zoe Butts, Kejal Jassemnejad, Jamie Manoles, Hayley Moore, Audra Linn and Sarah Miller.

At left: Linda Garrett and Sheena Karami Hollander. Linda received the Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Achievement Award.

Legacy & Legends, honored Junior League members making a significant impact on our community.

Above: Matilda Clements, Christi Coyle, Debra Bair, Jamie Farha, Sheena Karami Hollander and Caroline Turan. Jamie received the Sustainer of the Year award. At left: Sarah Miller, Angie Huffaker, Miranda Hines and Carolinne Turan. Angie received the Women to Watch Award.