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Women’s Hall of Fame

OKC Mayor David and Rachel Holt, left, and Immediate Past Chairman Victoria Woods with Anna Marie Costello, right, at the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Page 11

Downtown OKC to present Dean A. McGee Awards

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership honors four business and civic leaders for their outstanding contributions to the downtown community at the 36th annual Dean A. McGee Awards on Wednesday, June 7, in the First National Center Ballroom.

Senior Follies take the stage June 10-11

By Rose Lane

Editor

Broadcaster Kevin Ogle is to reign as king over the 2023 Oklahoma Senior Follies, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11.

The stage in the Hudson Performance Hall, NW Classen High School, 2820 N. May Ave. is where the shows are to take place beginning at 3 p.m. each day.

Parading across the stage as Beauties will be Lisa Johnson, Judith Coyle, Jackie Short, Gina Bramlett, Carla Joy, Dot Liles, Kitti Asberry and DeeDee DeVore.

Edgar Cruz is scheduled to present a special guest performance. This is the 12th year for the

Ziegfeld-inspired extravaganza, featuring the talents of Oklahoma’s 55plus. As always, the performances are to include lots of singing and dancing, as well as comedy acts.

Oklahoma Senior Follies, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of Oklahoma Seniors. The organization’s goal and mission are to promote, encourage and stimulate the social and active lives of senior citizens.

Each year, the Follies raises funds and donates them to the Oklahoma Alzheimer's Association through varied activities, including the Follies' extravaganza.

For tickets, visit oklahomaseniorfollies.com or call (866) 966-1777.

Gary Brooks is to receive the Dean A. McGee Award for his lifetime contributions to downtown; the Stanley Draper Award is to be presented to Wiley Williams for his efforts in community excellence; Charles Nicholas (posthumous) is to receive the Neal Horton Award for revitalization of downtown; and Jane Jenkins is the recipient of the President’s Award for her exceptional service to downtown.

The 2023 Dean A. McGee Awards is a black-tie event that begins with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner and awards program at 7 p.m., and an after-party in The Library of Distilled Spirits. The 2023 event co-chairmen are former Mayor Mick Cornett and Marva Ellard, owner of Sieber Holdings. Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership President and CEO Jennifer Nakayama is to present the State of Downtown address.

“This year’s honorees exemplify the spirit of the leaders for whom the awards are named, Dean McGee, Stanley Draper and Neal Horton,” said co-chairman Cornett. “The achievements of this year’s honorees will significantly contribute to a downtown being a place for future generations to live, work, play and raise a family.”

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Judith James, Bill Lance to be inducted into OK Hall of Fame

By Rose Lane Editor

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the U.S., as well as efforts to bring distinction to the state.

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Judith James and Chickasaw Nation Secretary of State Bill Lance, Jr. are to receive the state’s highest honor — induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

Oklahomans are selected for outstanding service to humanity, Oklahoma and

Jane Jayroe Gamble, member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, opened the announcement ceremony with an invocation.

“We honor a few of our own on this special day.

These friends stand tall on a mountain of accomplishments, yet their feet are planted firmly in the red dirt of Oklahoma,” said Gamble.

James, a fifth-generation Oklahoman and native of Pond Creek, first came to OMRF as a Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar in 1988 and went on to become the first graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center’s M.D./Ph.D. program. Today, as a board-certified rheumatologist, she oversees all clinical activities at OMRF, chairs its Arthritis and Clinical Immunology

FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week

Meet Casper! He is 11-months-old and a white-factored Collie with a sable head, (completely white except for his head).

His human John Gron said he has a licker problem and loves to get hugs and kisses! Casper is very athletic and learning the Dexterity Obstacle course.

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.

Research Program, and holds the Lou C. Kerr Endowed Chair in Biomedical Research.

A member of the National Academy of Medicine, James is best known for her watershed work in understanding early events of and launching prevention trials in autoimmune diseases like lupus. Her research has resulted in OMRF being named a National Institutes

of Health Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, one of only eight in the U.S.

In addition to her role as OMRF’s chief clinical officer, James serves OUHSC as associate vice provost for clinical and translational science, a George Lynn Cross research professor, and a professor of medicine. At OUHSC, she leads the See HOF, Page 7

OMRF taps 2023 summer interns

By Rose Lane Editor

Seven Fridayland students have been chosen to intern in the summer labs at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

They are among more than two dozen students who comprise the largest class of interns in OMRF’s 76-year history.

Those interns include 16 Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars, six Langston University Biomedical Research Scholars and four John H. Saxon Service Academy Summer Research Program students.

Our interns are: Fleming Scholars — Lindsay Best,

Oklahoma City, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, University of Southern California; Jenna Chan, Oklahoma City, Classen School of Advanced Studies; Gerson Estrada, Oklahoma City, Classen School of Advanced Studies, University of Southern California; Andy GamezRico, Oklahoma City, Classen School of Advanced Studies, University of Tulsa; and Makayla Tillett, Oklahoma City, Putnam City North High School, Oklahoma City University.

Langston Scholar — J’Taelii Heath, Oklahoma City, Harding Charter Preparatory School.

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The 2023 Senior Follies Beauties are, from left: Lisa Johnson, Judith Coyle, Jackie Short, Gina Bramlett, Carla Joy, Dot Liles, Kitti Asberry and DeeDee DeVore. For photos from the annual Beauties luncheon, see Page 2.

KEVIN OGLE Senior Follies King

Senior Follies Beauties hosted at luncheon

Terry Diamond Horn and Terry Butler welcomed the 2023 Senior Follies Beauties and past Beauties to their home for a luncheon. Above, from left: Vicki Gourley, Carol and Gary Sander, DeeDee Devore, Carla Joy, Dot Liles and Fran Kozakowski. At right: DeeDee DeVore, Diamond Horn (host) and Gina Bramlett. Broadcaster  Kevin Ogle is to reign as king over the 2023 Oklahoma Senior Follies, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, at the Hudson Performance Hall, NW Classen  High School, 2820 N. May Ave.

Barbara Kerrick was honored at a 90th birthday celebration April 25th in the home of Mary Ann Harroz. The party invitation asked friends to join in celebrating Barbara’s “beginning of the Naughty 90s.” Hostesses were Harroz, Linda Barnett, Betty Crow, Nancy Ellis, Kirk Hammons and Helen Wallace. Guests brought birthday cards and gave toasts to the honoree. A toast by Linda Barnett read: “You handle age with grace so well, what is your secret, please do tell!” At right: Nancy Ellis, Mary Ann Harroz, Kirk Hammons, Barbara Kerrick, Betty Crow, Linda Barnett and Helen Wallace.

Inducted into 50-Year Club

Phyllis Ford was inducted to the Oklahoma Bankers Association 50-Year Club. Phyllis started her banking career in 1970 in Missouri and came to the Quail Creek Bank family in 1980. Ford attributed her long career in banking to the people and culture- the workplace wouldn't be the same without management that always has an open door, or the excellent employees with whom she has had the pleasure to work.

PHYLLIS FORD

‘Naughty 90s’

DOWNTOWN

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Co-Chairman Ellard added, “The leaders we honor this year have helped shape and mold today’s downtown for all of Oklahoma City to enjoy. Whether a person lives, works or is visiting downtown, you can see their mark on making the greater downtown area an exciting core to our city.”

The Dean A. McGee Award recognizes individuals for a lifetime of contributions, ensuring that Oklahoma City has a strong, energetic core. The award is named after Dean A. McGee, an Oklahoma City business leader who led efforts to construct the Myriad Gardens and was passionate about developing downtown as a gathering place for future generations.

Gary Brooks, the 2023 Dean A. McGee Award recipient, demonstrated sheer tenacity to preserve downtown’s first skyscraper built in 1931. In January 2017, Brooks and partner Charlie Nicholas acquired and developed the 1.1 million square foot high-rise First National Center into 193 downtown apartments, 146 hotel rooms, 600-space parking garage and 20,000 square feet of retail, including fine-dining restaurants. The transformed First National opened in March 2022, where he resides with his wife. Previously, Brooks and his company Cornerstone Development founded in 2008 invested, purchased and developed many commercial and residential real estate properties in under-utilized and depressed downtown areas.

The Stanley Draper Award is presented to an outstanding non-

profit staff member, volunteer or non-elected government employee who has made an enduring impact on downtown. The award is named after city visionary Stanley Draper who inspired everyone to dream impossible dreams and was known as the country’s greatest “city builder.”

Wiley Williams, the 2023 Stanley Draper Award honoree, represented public service with a work ethic that does not know the word “no,” for the purpose of moving a city forward. As Assistant Municipal Counselor for the City of Oklahoma City, Williams was involved in dozens of economic development projects to enhance the city for future generations. Most notably were the redevelopment of the historic First National Center built in 1931 and negotiations with securing the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team. He began his career with the City of Oklahoma City in 1994.

The Neal Horton Award is presented to a visionary who sparks a renaissance in a downtown area. It is named after Neal Horton, who dreamed of revitalizing the decaying red brick warehouses east of downtown into an entertainment, dining and retail district, known today as Bricktown.

Charles Nicholas (posthumous), the 2023 Neal Horton Award honoree, founded and owned the company behind the redevelopment of the First National Center, downtown’s most prominent historical 33-story skyscraper. His passion and dedication to preserving this important piece of downtown history was instrumental in today’s success of the First National Center. As he cherished each day when he was able to better communities with his loved ones, he has similarly bettered

downtown for the many Oklahoma City families who cherished the First National Center for generations and will pass on this family tradition to future generations. His sons Alex and Colin are to accept the award on his behalf.

The President’s Award is presented to an association or individual recipient who made a significant positive impact in the downtown area beyond the criteria for the three other award categories. This award is presented on a case-by-case basis, and is not an annual award.

Jane Jenkins, the 2023 President’s Award honoree, developed a strong non-profit organization to ensure the greater downtown area flourishes for businesses, residents and visitors. As the previous President and CEO of Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership for 14 years, Jenkins stabilized and grew the organization from a three-person staff to 12 urban place management professionals who are focused on each aspect of downtown, including a proper balance among commercial, residential, retail, green space and entertainment, and launched the Green Team to keep downtown safe, clean and a welcoming place to work, live and visit. She now leads Jane Jenkins Resources, a program development firm.

Presented by Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, tickets to the Dean A. McGee Awards are available to the public. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling (405) 235-3500 or emailing Phi@DowntownOKC.com. Individual tickets are $350 and a special pricing for Emerging Leaders under the age of 40 is $500 for two people. Corporate tables and sponsorships are also available.

GARY BROOKS WILEY WILLIAMS CHARLES NICHOLAS JANE JENKINS

Sports Weekly

ASTEC dedicates new soccer field, running track

ASTEC Charter Schools announced the completion of their new, regulation-size soccer field and running track. A dedication ceremony was held earlier this month to celebrate the opening of this much-anticipated sports field.

In attendance at the event were members of the ASTEC Board of Directors, the ASTEC Fund Board, the ASTEC Advisory Board, community partners, ASTEC parents and scholars, and members of the media. ASTEC soccer players

ran across the field and back as a symbol of dedication to the field.

“This is a great benefit for our ASTEC scholars for now and for many years to come. We are so grateful to everyone who made it possible because these students deserve the best,” said ASTEC’s Board Chair Debra Murray.

When asked about the event, ASTEC’s School Foundation President and Quail Creek Bank President, Doug Fuller said, “I am a big believer in ASTEC Charter

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Schools! Installing our new soccer field is just one more step of many on our path to make ASTEC one of the best and most well-rounded schools to educate and develop our students.”

The soccer field project had many partners, including FSB Architects + Engineers, Miller-Tippens Construction, Debi Martin and the City of Oklahoma City, District 1 County Commissioner Carrie Blumert and her team, Larry Wallis with Newman Development, Signs & Wonders, Fields and Futures, and Cimarron Construction Company.

A grant from the Margaret Annis Boys Trust at the Oklahoma City Communities Foundation provided the trees planted around the field.

ASTEC Charter Schools began in 2000 as Oklahoma's first

start-up charter school with 100 students.

Today’s ASTEC includes a new state-ofart elementary school and over 1,300 students in grades PreK-12.

Due to the high demand for enrollment at the elementary school, the construction of a new elementary wing is underway that will add 300 plus additional seats.

The project is sched-

uled to be completed in the fall of 2024.

Exciting plans are underway for a new middle school and high school to be built near the elementary school at 2600 General Pershing Boulevard.

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About Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC): ASTEC Charter Schools is a tuition-free, public school

of choice serving Oklahoma City students from preschool through the twelfth grade. ASTEC was founded in 2000 as the first start-up charter school in Oklahoma and is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The Mission of ASTEC Charter Schools is to be the leader in empowering and inspiring learners to their highest potential. For more information, visit www.ASTEC-k12.com.

ASTEC Athletic Director John Drake, speaks

ASTEC students Erik Echeverria, first grade, Monika Echeverria, ninth grade, and Jessika Echeverria, third grade, are ready to enjoy the new soccer field.

At right, ASTEC soccer players and coaching staff race on the new soccer field.

Dr. Freda Deskin, ASTEC CEO & Founder, at far right, addresses supporters at the soccer field dedication ceremony.

about his excitement for the future of ASTEC soccer.

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Saxon student - Samuel Jun, Oklahoma City, Casady School, U.S. Air Force Academy.

“These programs are a win-win for everyone,” said OMRF Vice President of Human Resources Courtney Stevens Greenwood. “Every summer, our labs benefit from these students’ youthful energy and perspective. For the students, it’s a chance to obtain meaningful biomedical research experience while seeing how their efforts contribute to the next amazing discovery.”

Fleming and Langston scholars arrive in early June and work with the foundation’s scientists on research projects in areas including autoimmune disease, osteoarthritis, cancer and cardiovascular disease. At the end of the eight-week program, they will author scientific papers and deliver presentations to the foundation’s research staff.

The Fleming Scholars program,

Leadership changes are announced at DRG

founded in 1956, is named for the British scientist who discovered penicillin and in 1949 came to Oklahoma City to dedicate OMRF’s first building.

OMRF Vice President of Clinical Affairs Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., and Distinguished Career Scientist Rod McEver, M.D., started their research careers as Fleming Scholars.

The Langston Scholars program, now in its third year, aims to diversify biomedical research in the state. It is a partnership between OMRF and LU, Oklahoma’s only historically Black college or university. Following the internship, Langston students may continue working with their OMRF mentors on ongoing research projects.

The Saxon program compresses an intensive summer internship into three to four weeks. John Saxon III, M.D., a Muskogee physician and OMRF board member since 2000, established the program to honor his father, a West Point graduate who taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy and was a career Air Force pilot.

Whetstine named to President’s List

Donald Whetstine, of Oklahoma City, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2023 President's List. The winter terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students

who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or

paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults.

Delaware

Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC announced changes to its top leadership. Effective immediately, Brian Busey takes over as chief executive officer and Philip Busey Jr. now serves as president of the family-owned business.

Company founder Phil G. Busey Sr. retains the title of founder and chairman. The leadership changes are part of a succession plan that has been in place for several years. The official announcement was made during a company luncheon at the company’s Oklahoma City headquarters.

“Since Cathy and I founded DRG 21 years ago, our growth and international expansion is beyond our wildest dreams,” Phil G. Busey Sr. said. “Both our sons have become valued executives in leading our company. I am grateful they chose to become a part of our family-owned business many years ago. It is with great excitement that I can pass the baton of leadership to them. I am extremely proud of them and

their accomplishments and capabilities.”

Brian Busey most recently served as DRG’s president and chief operating officer, a position he has held for the past six years. Brian, who has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), has been employed with DRG since 2002 and in a fulltime capacity since 2004.

“I am happy for this moment as Philip and I continue to work together in the family business and carry on what our father has started,” Brian Busey said. “We are excited to see Dad take more time to enjoy life and celebrate the wonderful things he has accomplished in his career.”

Philip Busey Jr., who has been with company since 2005, previously served as executive vice president of DRG and

president of the company’s commercial divisions and subsidiaries. He has a Master of Liberal Arts in leadership and management from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor of Arts in communication arts from SWOSU.

“I appreciate my dad giving my brother and I these titles as he continues to transition and spend more time with our mom, all his grandkids and his interests outside of work,” said Philip Busey Jr. “This transition has been in the works for some time, and Brian and I have dedicated our professional lives to grow DRG and preserve our father’s amazing legacy.”

Founded in 2002 in Oklahoma City, DRG has become a leading global training service contractor specializing in the aerospace defense industry. DRG is owned and operated by the Busey family.

Old Music Super Sale

Old Music for New Musicians Super Sale

Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Route 66 Visitor Center NW 39th Expressway, Bethany

Explore a Treasure Trove of Vintage Vinyl at our first Old Music for New Musicians Super Sale. Browse through Records (and CD, tapes, etc.) to find classics, collectibles and one-of-a-kind tunes.

Admission is free.

Members of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation's 2022 class of summer scholars.

Back row, from left: Brian Busey, DRG chief executive officer; Cathy Busey, executive vice president; and Philip Busey Jr., president. Seated is DRG founder and Chairman Phil G. Busey Sr.

deadCenter Festival Guide

THEATRE

June 6­7 •

Madagascar the Musical

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular at the Civic Center. This smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack­alackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

June 8­18 •

Much Ado About Nothing Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Oklahoma Shakespeare Executive/ Artistic Director Kathryn McGill directs this romantic comedy full of colorful characters, passionate poetry, and Shakespeare’s wittiest wordplay. Get tickets to this limited run show at okshakes.org.

DANCE PARTY

June 9 • Taylor Swift

Dance Party ATTENTION SWIFTIES!

It’s the party of your “Wildest Dreams!”

The TAYTAY PARTY is

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

June 1­3 • Music Festival

OKC Community College presents the Charlie Christian International Music Festival from June 1 – 3. Friday, June 2, from 6 – 10 pm is the Battle of the Bands. Featuring Grady Nichols Band of Tulsa vs. Straight Ahead Quintet of Detroit, MI. Doors Open at 5:30 pm, $30 per person. Saturday, June 3, from 2 – 10 pm are the concerts.

Doors Open at 1:30 pm, $60.00 per person.

Concerts and Headliner

2 – 3 pm Shortt Dogg Band

3 – 4 pm Selah Kimbro Jones, with Shortt Dogg

4 ­ 5:30 pm Danny Cox and Friends, Lawton

6 ­7:30 pm Taylor Deneen Band

8:30 ­ 10:30 pm Mark Whitfield, New York, NY Purchase tickets online at occc.universitytickets.com or by phone at 405­682­7579. Multiple food and beverage trucks will be available on the festival grounds. No outside food or drink. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for concert seating.

coming to Tower Theatre. Get ready to “Shake It Off” to hit after hit from one of the BIGGEST pop stars in the worldTaylor Swift. Tickets start at $26 at towertheatreokc.com.

CONCERTS

June 10 • Weezer OKC Zoo Amphitheatre welcomes Weezer with special guests Modest Mouse & Momma at 7 pm. Tickets at thezooamphitheatre.com.

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Reserved seating and general admission lawn available.

THIS WEEKEND

June 3­4 • Children’s Gardening

Get your green thumbs ready for a super­fun adventure at the Children’s Gar­

PBR Freedom Fest ­ Sept. 8­10

Jelly Roll ­ Sept. 19

Koe Wetzel ­ Sept. 30

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

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dening Fair at the Myriad Botanical Gardens is on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, from 10 am to 5 pm in the Children’s Garden. The two­day fair is designed for children of all ages to explore different aspects of gardening through interactive stations designed for immersive learning and play, as well as activities and takehome crafts specifically designed to get their hands dirty and their brains buzzing. General admission is $8 for non­members and free for members and kids under two years old. In addition to the educational and activity stations, the fair will also feature food vendors, face painting Social Greenery potting bar, and Wine and Palette pop­in painting.

Great news movie lovers. Oklahoma’s largest and only Oscar-qualifying film festival is coming up next week. The 23th annual deadCenter Film Festival kicks-off next Thursday, June 8, and runs through Sunday, June 11. Below is a quick guide to get you started. For the full list of films and screenings, please visit www.deadcenterfilm.org.

WHAT: deadCenter film festival is a celebration of movies that includes 25 feature films, 130 short films, and 10 virtual reality films from around the world and across Oklahoma.

WHEN: June 8-11, 2023

WHERE: Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Harkins Bricktown Cinemas will screen films all weekend. Scissortail Park will host the free outdoor screening on Saturday night. First Americans Museum will host the closing night film on Sunday night.

HOW: Buy an AllAccess Pass. All Access Passes are the best way to enjoy the festival, offering priority entrance to all films, parties, and events starting June 8. Individual movie tickets are available 20 minutes before each show at the theater, but are limited to the seats not taken by pass holders. The only way to attend deadCenter’s legendary parties and filmmaker mixers is to purchase an All-Access pass.

All-Access passes are $200 and can be

purchased online at deadCenterfilm.org or in person at the deadCenter office, 223 S. Walker Ave. If you purchase online, you will pick up your passes at the deadCenter office. I highly recommend you buy and pick up your passes before the festival starts so you don’t miss anything.

WHY: deadCenter is the only place to watch awesome Oklahoma made movies screen alongside the best films from Sundance and South by Southwest and the best short films from around the world. And, deadCenter invites hundreds of filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals to meet with audiences, discuss their craft in panel discussions, and answer questions after their films screen.

OPENING NIGHT: On Thursday, June 8, the opening night kickoff party is back at the OKC Museum of Art from 5 – 8 pm. Opening night films include three Okie features; What Rhymes with Reason from Kyle Roberts at 6:30 pm, Black Barbie from Lagueria Davis at 7 pm, and Hell Hath No Fury from Zach Burns at 9 pm; and, two shorts programs, Comedy at 7 pm and Midnight at 9:30 pm. The closing night party is at

The Jones Assembly from 9 – 11 pm.

SPECIAL SCREENING: Gray Frederickson, Oscar winning producer and godfather of the Oklahoma film industry, is being honored with a special screening of the new documentary In His Words: The Tales of Gray Frederickson on Saturday, 6 pm at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. This onehour film about deadCenter’s first Oklahoma Film ICON winner is from directors David Tester and Christopher Hunt, who opened deadCenter in 2020 with their Eddie Sutton documentary, EDDIE: The Cost of Greatness

FILM FUTURE: I am guest hosting and curating the Film Future program for deadCenter this year. Film Future will offer 10 virtual reality experiences, including Resurrection VR, the Biblebased movie I directed for St. Luke’s Methodist Church with Boiling Point Media, as well as motion capture from the Cherokee Nation, soundscape experiences from OK Sound Good, and drone films from the Thunderbird Drone Festival. Film Future is free, open to the public, and located on the top floor above Mickey Mantle Steakhouse in Bricktown, on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, from 11 am to 6 pm.

Please visit deadcenterfilm.org for the full list of films and screenings.

Come to Historic Stockyards City for the 13th annual Wines of the West event on Saturday, June 3 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s event will be held in a new location in the heart of the business district, directly behind 1910 Western Wear and Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry, in the 2200 block of Exchange.

Attendees will be able to sample different varieties and to purchase bottles of wine, watch live entertainment, and enjoy a Made in Oklahoma Market. While in Stockyards City, shop at the most unique boutiques and knowledge-

able western merchants around! There will be entertainment and dining options throughout the evening as well.

Wines of the West is the first sign of summer here in Stockyards City! Tickets are required for the wine tasting. They are only $20 per person if purchased in advance, or $25 the day of the event, with all the proceeds from Wines of the West going to support the programs and projects of Stockyards City Main Street. Ticket purchasers are required to show a government issued photo ID, be at least 21 years of age, and must wear the

event bracelet to sample the wines. The entire family is welcome to attend the event.

Other activities will include a Made In Oklahoma ‘Pop-Up’ Market and live entertainment throughout the day. The entertainment schedule is as follows:

11:00 am - The Dalbys

Noon - Alexa Masters

1:00 pm - Luke Haley

2:00 pm - Cowboy Jim Garling

3:00 pm - Maddox Ross

For more information call 405235-7267. Tickets are on sale now at stockyardscity.org. Hope to see you on Saturday, June 3rd!

Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources, a statewide consortium focused on the growth of clinical research to improve the health of all Oklahomans.

Lance is the Secretary of Commerce for the Chickasaw Nation and is responsible for the management of all commercial business enterprises of the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce has more than 6,500 employees and is comprised of more than 60 gaming, hospitality, retail, media, manufacturing, and tourism related businesses.

In addition to his role as chief executive of the Commerce Department, Bill also serves on the board of directors for several other businesses owned by the Chickasaw Nation, including: Global Gaming Solutions, LLC; Sovereign Native Holdco, LLC and related subsidiaries; and Chickasaw Nation Industries. He also serves as a regent of the University of Arts and Sciences of Oklahoma (USAO) in Chickasha, and is a member of the Board of Trustees for both the University of Oklahoma Foundation and the Chickasaw Foundation.

“Our state’s highest honor goes deservedly to these Oklahomans who apply their talents and intellect to reach for more,” said Shannon L. Rich, president & CEO of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. “Each honoree is an inspiring ambassador of the pioneer spirit we so admire and need

today.”

After the class announcement, a legacy gift of $2 million was announced by T. Boone Pickens Foundation officer Jay Rosser. This testamentary gift from the late Pickens, a 2003 inductee of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, helped establish the namesake museum in the former Mid-Continent Life Insurance Building in the Heritage Hills neighborhood in 2001.

“Where there’s a will, get in it!” said Rosser. “Boone understood the role the Oklahoma Hall of Fame plays in preserving the history of this great state and the great people,” said Rosser.

The new honorees “all came from humble beginnings, they came from small towns in Oklahoma, and that’s what makes this state truly, truly special.”

“He made us promise to hold high standards, reminding me that we couldn’t dream too big,” said Rich. “It was truly a gift to know Mr. Pickens and his legacy

is one that I proudly honor.”

The other honorees of the 96th class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame include Dwight Adams, Edmond, creator of the National DNA Database System; John A. “Rocky” Barrett, Jr., Shawnee, chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; J. Mays, Maysville, celebrated automobile designer; Madeline Manning Mims, Tulsa, Olympic gold medalist and the first woman to break two minutes in the 800 meters; Barry Pollard, M.D., Waukomis, neurosurgeon and cattleman; and posthumously, Mary Golda Ross, Park Hill, the first Native American female aerospace engineer.

For more information about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 16, purchasing tickets, or making a nomination to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, contact Brenda Schwartz, director of honoree and board relations at (405) 5233209 or bbs@oklahomahof.com.

DR. JUDITH JAMES BILL LANCE, JR.

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Emma Jane Hutchison and John Christian Tygret, both of Washington D.C., were married on May 20th, 2023 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Oklahoma City.

Emma is the daughter of Anthony Hutchison and Jane Nelson Hutchison of Oklahoma City. John is the son of Mark and Marsha Tygret of Edmond.

The wedding was officiated by Dean of the Cathedral Katie Churchwell and the homily given by Reverend Jeff Huston.

John and Emma first met as campers at St. Crispin’s in high school. They dated throughout high school and while students at the University of Oklahoma.

Both the bride and groom received their B.A. degrees from the University of Oklahoma in 2017; Emma in Political Science and John in Economics. John was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at OU and Emma was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority at OU.

Emma is currently an Associate at the Washington D.C. law offices of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. She is a 2020 Honors graduate of the George Washington University Law School where she served as Senior Articles Editor on the George Washington Law Review

John is currently a Business Analyst at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and is a graduate of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland where he earned a Master’s Degree in Information Systems.

The bride wore a Monique Lhuillier gown and was attended by her older sister Hannah Hutchison of New York City, Lauren Long of New York City, Kassidy DesRoche of Oklahoma City, Abbey Taylor of Washington, D.C., and Audra Edwards of Washington, D.C.

The groom’s best man was his brother, Will Tygret of Washington, D.C., and his groomsmen were Jake Naifeh of Nashville, Tennessee, Heath Newland of Oklahoma City, Brandon Guthrie of Edmond, Evan Brown of Oklahoma City, and Jackson Stuteville of Washington, D.C. Kirby Falcon of Los Angeles, California, Drew Sanderson of Dallas, Texas, and Danny Beltran of Houston, Texas served as Ushers.

The couple will have their Honeymoon in St. Lucia in the Caribbean.

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– 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.

Leadership notes

Announcement is product of relationships, reputation

By Christy Gillenwater President & CEO Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

What an exciting day it was last month when Pratt & Whitney announced they are investing $255 million in a new 845,000-square-foot sustainment facility. This center will serve as a hub for depot operations for the company’s military engines, which power several aircraft stationed or maintained at Tinker.

The decision to expand oper-

ations at Tinker is a testament to the strong bond Oklahoma City forged over the years with the Department of Defense and the prime contractors. This project developed over several years of working with the company to understand how Oklahoma City could best align with their strategic goals.

Every economic development project differs by timeline, but they all thrive on relationships. Announcements like this one take hard work, patience and, above all else, partnership.

The Chamber is fortunate to have partners like the City of Oklahoma City, The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, who understand the value and importance the aerospace industry has on our city and state.

I want to give a special recognition to the City of Oklahoma City and the Alliance for Economic Development. Their work on the site for this project,

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The aerospace industry is recognized as the second largest industry in Oklahoma, thanks in large part to the nearly 300 aerospace companies in and around Oklahoma City. With almost 45,000 workers and an estimated $7.2 billion in goods and services produced annually from Oklahoma City companies, this economic engine we call aerospace continues to soar to even greater heights in OKC.

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Commission on the Status of Women

Six women inducted into Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) inducted seven women into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame (OWHOF) and presented four special awards.

“Whether positively elevating the status of women and girls, opening new frontiers for women, or achievements in her professional work the 2023 class of OWHOF is special. We are honored to recognize these women with such a high honor for women of our great state,” said Commissioner and 2023 OWHOF Chairman Emmalee Barresi.

To be eligible for the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, nominees must live in Oklahoma or be a former resident of Oklahoma. Inductees were nominated because they have made enduring contributions to women in the state of Oklahoma and beyond.

Chairman Emmalee Baresi, Co-Chairman

Carol Hefner, Hall of Fame inductee

Donna Grabow and Ollie Starr. At right: Hall of Fame inductee First Lady

Cathy Keating and her grandduaghter Mary Francis Leonard.

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and Lilly Klontz. A nationallyknown community philanthropist and advocate for women, Kerr was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. At right: The Honorable Representative Cyndi Munson, Oklahoma City, is presented the 2023 Guardian Award. The Honorable Senator Roger Thompson (Okemah) also received a Guardian Award and the 2023 Kate Barnard Award was presented to Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (Seminole).

Terrie Klontz,

Kerr

Above: Hall of Fame Co-Chairman

Above: Emmalee Barresi, founder and former CEO of the Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA) and Hall of Fame inductee Pat Fennell, Carol Hefner and Estela Hernandez.

At left: Hall of Fame Inductee Mo Anderson, the president and CEO of Keller Williams.

Above: Inductee Palomar Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Kim Garrett Funk. Below: Inductee and Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Ann Felton Gilliland.

Club members bring out the good china

Members of the Early American Glass Club dusted off their china, glassware and silver to decorate tables for the club’s annual tea at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. At right, from left: Scott Ragg, hostess Franci Hart, Rachel Ril and Suzanne Randle.

Even the king of England was there.

Hostess Carey Sue Vega, right, with Wendi Foust at her coronationthemed table.

Above: Friendship in bloom — Leslie Samara and Susan Homsey. Below, from left: Teresa Cales, Mary Meritt, Cindy Henderson and table hostess Kristen Ferate.

Hostess Georgia Scherlag and guest Janet Daughtery at Scherlag’s Kentucy Derby-themed table.

Hostess Cheryl Rankin and her good friend Karen Hargove. Rankin’s table was bunnyand gnomethemed.

- Photos by Rose Lane