All-Stars shine light on inspiring teachers

Compiled by Annabella Potts Student Intern

We asked members of our All Star Scholarship and Leadership teams from the Class of 2023 graduation tabloid to describe the most inspiring teacher in their educational career.

The following are their responses:

CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Michael Brown, Band

“Mr. Brown taught me how to be a leader in music and other aspects of life. He has shown me the value of hard work, communication and serving, all of which will help me in the business world.”

-Reagan Tollefson

“Mr. Brown has been a teacher of mine for almost 8 years now. He is a teacher, encourager, and an overall positive influence despite his sarcasm. Mr. Brown is a genuinely hilarious leader who wants his students to be better, and this is something I am forever grateful for.”

-Spencer Barnhill

Helen Denman, AP Chemistry, AP Physics

“With her continual support and guidance, Mrs. Denman has instilled in me a passion for science and discovery. She genuinely loves to share the wonders of science with her students, inspiring me to never stop learning about our awe-inspiring world. I am for- ever grateful to have been her student.”

-Olivia Snell

“Mrs. Denman is a hard teacher. She’s ruthless, unrelenting, and honestly quite terrifying at times. Why do I love her? Because she sees me, and not just me, but every student who walks into her room. I always feel more appreciated, intelligent and loved when I am in her class.”

-Cooper Shapard

Jonetta Jonté, AP Language, AP Seminar

“Jonté has taught me what real friendship is: encouraging, challenging, laughing. She has shaped me from a terrified girl into a woman who is ready to conquer anything.”

-Grace Maschmeier

Jennifer Bounds, Orchestra

“Mrs. Bounds is the most selfless and loving person you will ever meet. She is incredibly kind and consistently encouraging. She treats everyone with respect and never fails to make her students laugh. I am so thankful for her and everything she has taught me for the last 8 years!”

-Bronwyn Link

Dennis Savill, AP European History, Debate

“Mr. Savill has been a mentor to me throughout high school. He has taught me how to carry myself when faced with setbacks and has helped me with my walk with God.”

-Lucas Lindsey

Kristina Booker, British Literature

“Dr. Booker is incredibly skilled at teaching. She has a way of making English enjoyable. She is extremely helpful to her students as she holds one-on-one conferences with each student to edit and work on essays. I am grateful to have had Dr. Booker this year.”

-Olivia King

Piper Link, AP Biology

“Mrs. Link has always been a huge motivator in my life. She is just as much a friend as she is a teacher, as she goes above and beyond to make sure her students feel prepared for any test or quiz. She’s the one who geared me toward a health field.”

-Matthew Hooper

PUTNAM CITY NORTH

Maggie Leftwich, Leadership

“Not only was Mrs. Leftwich a great teacher, but she was also one of the most compassionate and caring souls here at North. As I walk away from North, she will always be remembered by me for her love and dedication she showed each of her students.”

-Jessica John

“Mrs. Leftwich was my student council advisor and my teacher for two years. She always pushed me to do whatever task to the best of my ability while also teaching me how to keep things lighthearted and fun.”

-Kolby

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 7, 2023; Friday, July 14, 2023; Friday, July 21, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2023-1688

In the Matter Of The Marriage Of: ) Anthony O. Sam-David,) Petitioner,) -and-) Nyeba Lasha Sterns,) Respondent.)

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Comes now the Petitioner by and through William O’Brien, attorney at law in support of this petition states as follows:

1. That the parties were married in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on or about August 30, 2018, and that since that time they have grown incompatible to a degree that warrants the legal termination of their marriage.

2. That the Petitioner has been a legal resident of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County for the preceding six months that makes this jurisdiction the proper forum for this action in accordance with Oklahoma law, and that despite the Petitioner’s efforts to locate the Respondent’s current whereabouts, and will submit a request to this Court to provide her with legal notice of this proceeding via publication in accordance with Oklahoma law and an affidavit of due diligence that details the unsuccessful efforts he has made to locate her will be submitted as well.

3. That no children have been born of the marriage and that the Petitioner is not now pregnant.

4. That during the marriage the parties have acquired personal property and that they should be awarded the personal property that is currently in their individual possession and that any debts that may have been incurred during their marriage is in their individual capacity and that they should personally be responsible for any such debts.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Petitioner requests that this Court issue an order dissolving the marriage of the parties in accordance with the terms set forth in this Petition.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

/s/William O’Brien #6736 Attorney for Petitioner 9009 N. May Ave. #115 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-752-1733 bobrien3@cox.net

REAL ESTATE AUCTION any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to ZACH BARNARD, Personal Representative, at the law offices of Steven D. Kaestner, P.C., 15401 N. May Avenue, Suite 500, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013, addressed to Steven D. Kaestner, attorney for the Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: September 7, 2023, or the same will be forever barred. DATED this 27 day of June, 2023. /s/ZACH BARNARD Personal Representative

Steven D. Kaestner, OBA#4854 of the applicant, or may assert his/her own right to the administration and pray for Letters to be issued to KY THI VO.

Dated this 7 day of July, 2023.

THOMAS C. RIESEN Judge of the District Court Rick Warren Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By:/s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL)

NAME CHANGE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 21, 2023) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2023-1574

IN RE: The name of:)

Willie F. Bradley)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

CV-2023-1662 attorney for the Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: September 7, 2023, or the same will be forever barred.

DATED this 27 day of June, 2023.

/s/MELISSA STRINGER SWANSON Personal Representative

Steven D. Kaestner, OBA#4854 15401 N. May Ave, Suite 500 Edmond, Oklahoma 73013

Phone: (405) 841-7667 Fax: (405) 285-2911

Email: Steve@ironhorseinvest.com

Attorney for Personal Representative (Published in OKC Friday, Friday,

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Willie Bradley has petitioned to change his/her name to Freddie Hawkins. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 17 day of August, 2023, before Judge Timmons 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.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature BY DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 21, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1636

In the Matter of the Application ) of Jordan Levingston) as next of friend of (child) ) Marlowe Levingston ) to Change Her/His Name )

In Re: The Name of:) Kevyn Denise Sebastian) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Kevyn Denise Sebastian has petitioned to change his/her name to Ceiba Sebastian. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 10 day of August, 2023, before Judge Stinson at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 712 at 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.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 21, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2023-1671

In the Matter of the Application ) of Jacquelyn Havenridge) as next of friend of (child) ) Trysten Antonio Scott ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.

The Application will be considered at public hearings to be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at the public hearings. Written support for or protest against the proposed special permit may be mailed or hand-delivered to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing. The following map shows the area affected by the Application:

VERIFICATION

This is to certify that I, Anthony SamDavid, the Petitioner in this action, state under penalty of perjury that I have read it and that its terms are true and correct.

/s/Anthony Sam-David

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 14, 2023; Friday, July 21, 2023; Friday, July 28, 2023)

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2022-2419

In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County}

Orilla Mathis, Plaintiff vs. Vernan Bills, Defendant

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting:

You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility and for irreconcilable differences and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 8 day of August, 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.

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jordan Levingston, as next of friend of Marlowe Levingston has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Marlowe Levingston to (b) Marlowe Myers; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 10 day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

By /s/Chris M. Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 21, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1644

IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: CINDY LORENE BROTHERS, Petitioner NOTICE OF HEARING

You are hereby notified that the Petition for Name Change is set for hearing on the 2 day of August, 2023, at 2:00 pm before Judge Dishman in the Oklahoma County

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 21, 2023)

PUBLIC NOTICE

All persons having an indebtedness or claim against the City of Nichols Hills and/or Nichols Hills Municipal Authority are hereby notified that all invoices and documentation pertaining to said purchase order or contract must be recorded in the office of Nichols Hills City Clerk on or before September 30, 2023, covering all debts now unpaid and incurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2023, or said account shall be void and forever barred.

Amanda Copeland Nichols Hills Assistant City Manager

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jacquelyn Havenridge, as next of friend of Trysten Antonio Scott has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Trysten Antonio Scott to (b) Trysten Lee Havenridge; 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 2 day of August, 2023 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE

Dated this 12th day of July, 2023.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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