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Enjoying a hot summer day at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club are, from left: Knox Dunavant, River Dunavant, Courtney Dunavant (mom), Sylvie See, Brenna See (mom) and Nora See. Summer is winding down as some schools are set to start back in early to mid August.
For school academic calendars, see pages 11 & 12.
The Nichols Hills City Council/Municipal Authority approved a $34.56 million budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, which starts July 1, and voted to raise water and sewer rates and solid-waste collection fees.
The council also purchased insurance coverage; approved a change in the starting time for meetings of the Environmental,
Health and Sustainability Commission; reviewed building permits; and reappointed several members to boards and commissions.
The council paid $69,912 to renew a municipal property protection plan from the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG), and $80,841 to renew an OMAG general liability/auto insurance policy. A workers’ compensation insurance plan that covers
According to Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, the State of the City is “confident.”
But, to continue the upward trajectory, the city needs to build a new NBA arena.
“This is my fifth State of the City address and every year, we get work done in this room,” Holt said. “Today will be no different.
“You’re not here to be passive: you’re here to take what we discuss out of this room and into this city.”
Holt said that Oklahoma City has become the 20th largest city in the country, as well as the sixth fastest growing. The economy is strong and diverse with the new convention center, the airport and biotech all being contributers.
In 2017, voters approved nearly a billion dollars for core infrastructure, including nearly $800 million just for street repairs, the largest ever investment in streets. That same election, voters approved the permanent funding for the hiring of over 120 new police officers.
78 city employees was renewed with CompSource Mutual Insurance Co. via OMAG, at a cost of $165,218.
City Hall issued 25 building permits in May, including a $1 million new construction project at 7007 Nichols and a $350,000 remodel at 1711 Randel, plus 10 residential fence projects and four residential roofing jobs.
See NHILLS, Page 5
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Casady School is taking several steps toward joining the athletic “big leagues.”
The Episcopal-affiliated private, co-educational, K-12 college preparatory school became a member of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association on July 1 and participation in the OSSAA starts this fall with the 2023-24 school year.
“We will play and hope to compete for championships in all sports except football,” Athletic Director Mike Shepherd said.
“We’ll play an independent football schedule for one more season and then we’ll be placed in an OSSAA district in the Fall of 2024
when they draw the new districts,” he said.
He predicts the Casady Cyclones football team is to be in Class 3A. This is “a general assumption based on ADM,” he said. Casady had a tentative average daily membership of 299.85 on July 24, the OSSAA reported on its website.
Other sports – such as softball, girls volleyball, and cross-country –are athletic events “in which we’ll compete in the OSSAA this fall,” Shepherd said.
Up to now, Casady sports teams were members of the Southwest Preparatory Conference, an athletic conference for private high schools in Texas and Oklahoma.
See CASADY, Page 3
“In 2019, by a record margin, our voters made a statement that they wanted to invest in quality of life, especially human needs and in our neighborhoods,” Holt said. “That was the $1.1 billion for the 16 projects of MAPS 4.”
Oklahoma City is also making unprecedented progress in public transportation. He said the downtown streetcar welcomed its 1 millionth rider last year.
Later in 2023, the first bus rapid transit line is to be opened connecting Classen and Northwest Expressway, from downtown to Meridian.
With more frequency than ever before, these new buses pull up to train-style platforms along a route that 40,000 residents can easily walk to, Holt said. Riders can move with reliable high frequency and on a very simple and predictable line between
See CITY, Page 16
On Nov. 8, 2022, Oklahoma City voters passed a bond package for the OKC Public Schools Board of Education.
This year, at an OKCPS Board of Education meeting, the board voted for Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel to proceed with the
These six-month-old German Shephard puppies are Charley Rose and Annika, They love going to day care and walking the neighborhood to check out the ducks at the pond. They also enjoy chasing their fur brothers (cats) Ricky Fowler and Sergio Garcia.
Mom and Dad, Suzanne and Jim Konarik, are avid golfers and name all of their fur babies after golfers. They live at the Ponderosa Estates but come to visit NHill's parks often.
purchase of property for the upcoming Belle Isle Enterprise High School.
The property itself is located at Broadway Extension and Wilshire Avenue. Its 65-acre grounds have been selected for school construction to begin.
The new high school is slated to open in fall 2026, with the
See OKCPS, Page 2
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estimated square footage at 185,000, which could vary depending on the final design. Preliminary renderings of the school have already been created as an insight into the potential look of the facility.
“The addition of this school will allow for a continuum of the curriculum offered at Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School,” said Crystal Raymond, media relations manager for OKC Public Schools. “Right now, over 80% of our Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School eighth graders leave OKCPS.”
The John Marshall Enterprise Middle School is yet another public facility planned for renovation. The main entrance and media center of the middle school is to be renovated to create a more welcoming environment for families and students to come.
Through the Building the Future investment plan, students benefit from district-wide projects, including new furniture and books in the media center, athletic uniforms and technological advancements in infrastructure and devices.
“Building the Future is an investment plan that will impact every current and future student within the OKCPS district,” Raymond said. “By elevating our focus on workforce development and college readiness, this investment plan has the potential to be transformational for both the district and OKC.”
On top of this, Oklahoma City Public Schools plan to create the North Regional Stadium to support the students at John Marshall Enterprise High School and the new Belle Isle Enterprise High School. All 13 middle schools are free to use the stadium as well.
With stadiums already in place for the south, northwest and northeast portions of the school district, the North Regional Stadium will serve as another competition stadium where OSSAA events may be hosted.
Each school in the OKCPS district is to be impacted by the bond package. Students can plan on seeing new uniforms, musical instruments, laptops and other upgrades to their basic school supplies.
“OKCPS students deserve 21st-Century learning facilities and opportunities,” Raymond said. “This is a historic bond package for OKCPS, as it will impact every OKCPS student and will be transformational for both OKCPS and Oklahoma City. We believe that when a community comes together, great things happen.”
The Cyclones are to continue playing girlsfield hockey and boys volleyball in the SPC “because the OSSAA doesn’t compete in those events,” Shepherd said.
The decision to join the OSSAA was made two years ago, Shepherd said. The “motivation,” he said, was Casady Head of School Nathan Sheldon and the school’s governing board.
Every school in the SPC except Casady is in Texas: in the DallasFort Worth metroplex, Austin, or the Houston area. Holland Hall private Episcopal school in Tulsa formerly competed in the SPC but departed for the OSSAA in 2016.
A major reason for Casady’s switch was that joining the OSSAA will reduce the number of school days missed because of travel, Shepherd said. Joining the OSSAA “will remove an obstacle our student athletes have faced: time engaged in travel that could have been used for academics or other pursuits.”
It also will “provide a greater connection to our community by competing locally,” he said. “Besides, we played some OSSAA schools anyway as part of our basketball and baseball schedules.”
Another change for Casady is that water-
MIKE SHEPHERD Casady Athletic Director
based artificial turf is to be installed on the field-hockey field. A key reason for that is because field hockey at the collegiate and international levels have transitioned to playing on artificial surfaces, Shepherd said.
“We have a great tradition of field hockey at Casady,” he said. “A lot of our players have gone on to play field hockey at the college level.”
The artificial surface makes it “easier to transition to collegelevel field hockey.”
The turf is called “water-based’’ because the field is watered 15 minutes prior to a game. “It makes the game faster when you wet it down,” Shepherd said. “The ball sticks to the surface better and rolls more true. It makes for a smoother, purer game.”
Casady’s grass surface field “produces a slower game and the ball bounces a little more,” he said.
The new playing
field is just west of the softball field and east of Bennett Athletic Center. The artificial turf “will not be ready by this fall,” Shepherd said, “but maybe toward the end of next May.”
In addition to joining the OSSAA and installing artificial turf on the field-hockey field, a project to enlarge Bennett Athletic Center received The Village City Council’s blessing recently.
The school plans to add 7,948 square feet to the north end of the athletic center, said Ken Nelson, the city’s planning and development director. The addition will house a weight/aerobics room, a fire riser room, and restrooms, he said, and will have a fire protection sprinkler system.
The expansion has a continuous roof line that exceeds “the 100foot maximum requirement” in the City Code, but Casady’s planned unit development (PUD) “allows for deviations in those standards in given circumstances,” Nelson pointed out.
Furthermore, the roof line is “appropriate and visually pleasant” and “complements the architectural design of the existing building.”
All other special conditions of the PUD are satisfied, Nelson said, “including but not limited to setbacks, height, landscaping, screening, and open space.”
Friday, July 28 at Reno, 8:35 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 at Reno, 8:35 p.m.
Sunday, July 30 at Reno, 3:05 p.m.
Tuesday, August 1 vs. Round Rock, 7:05 p.m.
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Wednesday, August 2 vs. Round Rock, 7:05 p.m.
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Thursday, August 3 vs. Round Rock, 7:05 p.m.
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Heading into the final half of the regular season, the OKC Dodgers continued a six-game road Triple-A baseball series at Reno this weekend.
First pitch for Friday and Saturday’s games is set for 8:35 p.m. Central time at Greater Nevada Field, with Sunday’s contest starting at 3:05 p.m.
On Tuesday, the Dodgers return home
for a six-game series against Round Rock.
Weekday games start at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday’s game begins at 6:05 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Tuesday night’s game features $2 Tuesday promotion, which includes $2 select draft beers, Pepsi products, and bottled water, plus $3 select COOP Ale Works draft beer.
Tickets are available
at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark ticket office or online at okcdod-gers.com.
Beginning Aug. 8, OKC ventures out West for a 12-game road trip with series at Tacoma and Salt Lake.
Dodgers down El Paso in finale Oklahoma City overcame three errors but scored two runs in the second and third
innings to escape with a 5-3 win over El Paso and salvage a 3-3 split in the six-game series.
Michael Busch batted 3-for-3 with a pair of two-run home runs to lead the Dodgers (63-31).
Pitcher Gavin Stone struck out five and allowed three runs for the win and reliever Wander Suero picked up his 10th save. – From okcdodgers.com
The rigors of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the playing fields.
Managing multiple priorities at once can overwhelm anyone, especially young student-athletes without much experience handling such a juggling act. As a new school year begins, student-athletes can consider these strategies as they try to do their best in the classroom and on the competitive playing fields.
• Practice time management over the summer. Summer vacation
provides a much-needed respite for all students, but it also can serve as a time management trial run for student-athletes. Over the course of summer break, create a schedule of activities and allot a certain amount of time to devote to each.
• Take steps to avoid burnout. Burnout can affect student-athletes in the classroom and on the field. Work with parents, coaches and school staff, to devise a meal plan that will help to energize the body and reduce injury risk. In addition, follow a consistent sleep schedule that helps to overcome mental and physical fatigue. According to guidelines from the CDC, teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 should sleep eight to 10 hours each night.
• Avoid distrac-
Student-athletes face a balancing act once a new school year or season begins. Various strategies can help young people successfully juggle their academic and athletic obligations.
tions. Student-athletes who are finding it hard to get at least eight hours of sleep each night might be too distracted during the day to get everything done so they can go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Smartphones ensure distractions are never too far away, but student-athletes can take a
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proactive approach and turn off app notifications once a new school year and season begins. In addition, pick a quiet homework/study room in the house without distractions like a television or the hum of outside noise.
• Set academic and athletic goals. Coaches typically establish goals for players before the season and then again during end-of-season exit interviews. Such goals can help athletes maintain their motivation, and a similar strategy can be employed in the classroom. Parents and student-athletes can meet with teachers to establish study goals to keep them striving toward academic achievement. Clearly defined goals can improve student-athletes’ focus, and that can make it easier to balance their responsibilities.
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The council voted to push the start time for Environmental, Health and Sustainability Commission meetings to one hour later: 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Utility rates
An ordinance amending the City Code’s fee schedule for water, sewer, and trash collection rates was approved.
Sewer rates were adjusted upward by 2 cents per 1,000 gallons of water: from 82 cents to 84 cents.
Effective July 1, new water rates are to increase by 19 cents per thousand gallons, to $7.39 per thousand gallons for the first 10,000 gallons; $7.45 per thousand for 10,001 to 25,000 gallons; and rising incrementally to $7.80 per thousand for anything in excess of 400,000 gallons.
Water rates are adjusted automatically each year on July 1.
The base rate for solidwaste collection and disposal for single-family residences, duplexes, apartments and condominiums will increase by $1.54 per month: to $45.96.
Contracts, agreements
More than a dozen contracts and agreements were endorsed by the city council/municipal authority, including:
• An audit engagement letter with Finley & Cook, Shawnee certified public accountants;
• An accounting and financial consulting contract with Crawford and Associates of Oklahoma City;
• A $3,370-per-month
custodial service agreement with Aspen Building Services for Fiscal Year 2023-24;
• A mutual-aid fire protection agreement between the cities of Nichols Hills and The Village for FY 2023-24;
• A fire equipment agreement with the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners;
• A maintenance contract with Schindler Elevator Corp.;
• An agreement by which Oklahoma County “may, at their discretion … construct, improve, or repair certain roadways” in Nichols Hills if the city street is “a continuation of or a connecting link in the State or County Highway System,” so long as the city pays its share of the “costs of labor, engineering, equipment and material”;
• A $207,090 lawn and landscape contract with Northwest Lawn Maintenance of Edmond for FY 2024;
• A renewal of solid waste collection and disposal agreements with Republic Services;
• A household haz-
ardous waste disposal agreement with the Midwest City Municipal Authority;
• An engineering services agreement with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler of Oklahoma City;
• An extension of an annual water well maintenance agreement with Frontier Logging Corp. of Oklahoma City;
• A legal services contract with City Attorney John Michael Williams and Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard;
• A computer license and maintenance agreement with Davenport Group, not to exceed $56,515, for FY 2024; and
• A resolution that renewed, adopted and approved the EMSA inter-
local cooperation agreement, and provides for a $30,686 subsidy by Nichols Hills, for FY 2024.
Reappointments
The city council voted to reappoint 11 members to three-year terms on two boards and two commissions. The appointees included:
Michael Biddinger, Barbara Gilbert and Ron Byrne to the Planning Commission; Charles Oppenheim, Patty Anthony and Vickie English to the Board of Park Commissioners; Robert Slater, Kathy Lippert and John Covington to the Board of Adjustment; and Caroline Patton and Charis Ward to the Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission.
Aug. 24 • Awareness Luncheon
The CARE Center, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to investigating and preventing child abuse, is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, a free luncheon to be held at the prestigious Skirvin Hilton hotel. The luncheon aims to raise awareness and critical funds for The CARE Center’s vital programs, which play a significant role in safeguarding children and providing them with the support they need. Doors will open at 11 am, with the program scheduled to begin at 11:30 am. To ensure a seat at the luncheon, interested individuals are encouraged to register online at carecenterokc.org /sufk/.
Sept. 29 •
12x12 Art
Come to a delightful evening of art and community at the Annual 12×12 Art Fundraiser hosted by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC). For over 35 years, this event has brought together Oklahoma's finest artists, local food, a cash bar and live entertainment. This year will be at Lively Beerworks, located at 815 SW 2nd St. in OKC from 7–10 pm. You'll have the opportunity to bid on these works in an online auction, with
Paycom Center Events/Shows:
The OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden’s chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) is inviting Oklahomans to help strike out extinction and score a win for rhino conservation at their annual fundraiser, Bowling for Rhinos. The bowling event is Friday, July 28 at Bowlero, 3501 S. Blvd., Edmond from 6 10 pm. Since 1995, the OKC Zoo’s AAZK chapter has hosted this beloved bowlathon, inspiring Oklahomans to take action for protecting rhinos and their habitats by enjoying a favorite pastime, bowling. The OKC Zoo is home to three female Indian rhinos; Shanti, 36; Niki, 16, and Niki’s calf Yabi, 2, who reside at Sanctuary Asia. The fee per individual bowler is $30 (plus fee) which includes three games of bowling, shoe rental and pizza. There is also a spectator ticket available for $15/person (plus fee) that includes pizza. Participants will also enjoy opportunities to win door prizes and a prize for the top team. To purchase event tickets, go to ozsgiving.org/bowlingforrhinos. Wildlife fans are encouraged to make a donation to Bowling for Rhinos through the Oklahoma Zoological Society.
bidding starting at $200, or you can secure your favorite artwork instantly with the “Buy It Now” option and participate in the silent auction packages to win amazing prizes from local businesses. *Ticket prices are $45 in advance online and $50 at the door children 16 and under get in free.
Aug. 420 • Misery
3rd Act Theatre Company presents Misery, written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King and directed by Artistic Director Christine Jolly as their first Noire production of Season 5: MEMORY.
Performances are Fri
Thomas Rhett Aug. 17
PBR Freedom Fest Sept. 810
Jelly Roll Sept. 19
Koe Wetzel Sept. 30
ODESZA Oct. 12
Jason Aldean Oct. 13
Nate Bargatze Oct. 22
days and Saturdays at 8 pm and the second and third Sundays at 2:30 pm from Aug. 420. Tickets are on sale now at 3rdacttheatreco.com/productions/misery. 3rd Act Theatre is located in the Shoppes at Northpark at 122nd and N. May Ave.
Through July 30 • Restaurant Week
Celebrate 20 years of Taste of Western with an exclusive taste of the amazing food on Western Avenue. Its inaugural Restaurant Week provides special menus and discounts. Receive curated $20 threecourse lunches or 20% off, or MORE, on a perfectly paired threecourse dinner, visitwesternavenue.com.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Nov. 1819 Ringling Bros Show Dec. 1517
Zoo Amphitheatre:
Sam Hunt Aug. 5 Incubus Aug. 20
Rick Springfield Aug. 23 All American Rejects Oct. 14
The Paseo Arts Association announces a Call for Entries for FEAST, a micro-granting program for artists. It is one of their many programs that provide development for artists and inspire the community through the arts.
FEAST stands for Funding
Emerging Artists with Sustainable Tactics. It is designed to help artists fund their creative visions through patronage from the community. After each entry has been reviewed, five finalists will be announced. Patrons then purchase tickets to see the final-
ists give a five-minute pitch, while enjoying dinner. After all of the presentations have been given, the audience will then vote on their favorite project and one winning proposal will receive a grant generated by the ticket sales which is a 50/50 split for the artist and the dinner.
Grants generated from FEAST have ranged from $700-$2000 and have been used to fund diverse projects. The recent FEAST grant was awarded to Kris Newlin for her tapestry portrait project, People of the Prairie, portraits of Oklahomans
Christian Cooper grew up in New York City, and from ten years of age was fascinated by the wonders of Central Park. Those who may not recognize his name might think back to the spring of 2020 when nationwide news had picked up on the story of a young bird watcher whose morning experience was interrupted by a young lady who had let her dog off the leash (a strict no-no in Central Park), and there was an ensuing event that captured the ire of bird lovers, dog lovers and lovers for all things of the natural world. This book, Cooper’s story, is his own telling of the shocking event, and in his own magnificent style he also tells the story of his heritage, family and himself. He is a man of many interests and talents, and reveals a world “out there.” He calls himself a “Blerd” (Black
Nerd) but he is much more than that. He is Black, a Harvard man, queer, an artist who created a science comic, and host and co-producer of Extraordinary Birder on National Geographic. He is one of the first openly gay writers and introduced the first gay male character in the Star Trek series. He was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award and authored Queer Nation; The Online Gay Comic. He also served on the board of directors for NYC Audubon Society and has continued to be active as a master bird watcher throughout his life. He states that his sharpened senses and pursuit in the natural world taught him about self-acceptance and helped him live a successful life. His expeditions through the Americas, Africa, Australia and the Himalayas are fascinating.
Civic Center Music Hall: Ain’t Misbehavin’ July 2530
Ain’t Too Proud Aug. 1520
SpiderMan Sept. 21
To Kill a Mockingbird Oct. 1015
Bluey’s Big Play Oct. 1718 Tina Turner Muscial Dec. 2631
with the inclusion of loved ones lost to homicide. Previous winners also include a sculptor, children’s book authors and a fiber artist. Artists of any discipline can submit their proposals by Friday, Sept. 5 and finalists will be notified on Sept. 12. For application criteria, submission details, rules and to view the Paseo FEAST 2023 application go to thepaaok.org/feast. FEAST will take place on Tues., Oct. 3 at the City and State Event Space, in partnership with Paseo Grill, on 19 NE 6th St. Tickets will be available for $40 each.
Details and joys of bird watching are amazing. The book, as he describes it, is “equal parts memoir, travelogue and primer on the art of birding,” but it also speaks to lovers of nature and appreciation of what birds and animals can teach us about life, “if only we would listen.” He has been called a national treasure by many, and Cooper reaches to show us how to lead better lives. In addition, we are introduced to the seven pleasures of birding. The book is a best-seller and might convert some to an activity they never dreamed of. By the time the last page is turned and you have survived the Central Park backlash, you may just surprise yourself and wish you could have joined the protest. Thanks to Full Circle for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.
Other Events/Shows/Awards: Prix de West June 2 Aug. 6 Bowling for Rhinos July 28 Misery Aug. 420 Disney On Ice Sept. 1419 12 x 12 Art Show Sept. 29
The Paseo Arts Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has developed the Paseo Arts District into Oklahoma’s popular arts destination. The district is home to many businesses, including 20 active galleries and 14 restaurants and bars. Programs such as FEAST are part of the organization’s vision to enrich, educate and inspire the community through the arts.
For more information, call the Paseo Arts Association at (405) 525-2688 or email amanda@thepaseo.org. Visit thepaaok.org for membership information.
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:
HARDING FINE ARTS
Heath Jones, Drama
“I’ve always loved performing, but Mr. Jones has truly helped me grow as an actor and leader in the past two years that I’ve taken his class. Through him I have discovered my love for directing and became a more confident person thanks to his guidance and belief in me.” -Navy Williams
“There is no more fiery or passionate man than Mr. Jones. He shows an unrelenting dedication for his expanding Drama program and to his merry band of noise he calls students. In doing so, he has made us personal and powerful people. His influence means the world to me.” -Duncan Rumbaugh Jennifer Allman, Photography, Martial Arts
“Freshman year of high school I had my first class with Mrs. Allman. She has been my role model since. She is a prime example of a strong woman who takes charge but still cares deeply for those around her. I strive to be even half the woman she is.”
-Lydia Morris Lee Ann Sturm, AP U.S. History, AP Human Geography, AP Government
“Sturm has always been a teacher that has been able to make learning fun yet purposefully challenging. Sturm’s goal is never to stress the student, but to be able to educate, then for the students to implement the topics into the real world.” -Imani Carr
Kenya Guidry, Geometry, Senior Capstone, AP Psychology
“Ms. G has always been here to help me. Their reach extends far past the curriculum and has made me into a better person. I would never have stayed as dedicated to myself as I have been if they weren’t always there to guide me.”
-Garner Devero
“Ms. Guidry challenges me, inspires me and helps me grow as a person. They have always been there for me, and I will always appreciate that about them.”
-Serenity Johnson
“Ms. G has been my supporter as long as I have known her. Shemade learning something to look forward to everyday and were always there when I needed help. Most importantly, she helped me grow into who I am today, as a student and as a person.”
-Darby Wallace
Bryce Wallar, Spanish, English, Journalism
“He has always been there for me, whether I needed advice, a listening ear, or a laugh. He was always there, and I truly appreciate him for that.”
-Mia Yarbrough
Patrick Northrip, History, Film (with Sturm, Guidry, Wallar)
“I have plenty of teachers that have a profound impact on me.
Lee-Ann Sturm and Patrick Northrip showed me how to always find the positive in negative situations. Kenya Guidry and Bryce Wallar are always willing to listen, and I appreciate them for it.”
-Terry James Jr.
Janey Akagha, Band, OrchestraBelle Isle Middle School
“Mrs. Akagha has made a profound impact on me. She encouraged my passion for music and continually helped me become the person I strive to be. She is patient, persistent, kind and loves everyone she is around. She is the type of person I want to become.”
-Maggie Calvo
Gena Beeson, English
“Both inside and outside the classroom, Mrs. Beeson always pushed me to do my best and constantly strive for improvement. Over the past three years, she has been extremely supportive of all my goals, and I’m very thankful for all that she’s done.”
-Lindsey Fagan
Emmett Brotherton, AP European History
“Mr. Brotherton had a massive impact on me, so much so that I am majoring in History. The dedication and patience that went into teaching, especially during a pandemic, is always something I have admired. He allowed me to question, comment and banter over history, and for that I am grateful because he helped me realize how passionate I am about it.”
-Sebrina Moloke
Jake Kurey, Math, Girls Soccer Coach
“He has taught me very valuable life lessons. The most impactful lesson is that it’s okay to fail as long as you keep trying. The safe environment that he has created for me and our soccer team is what I will miss the most.”—Kylie Challis Dawna Hunt, Special EducationDeer Creek Schools Intermediate
“Miss Dawna met me at age 3 ½ and was very nice and patient with me. She helped me through different grades.”
-Asa Robert Shannon
Katie Urban, Math, Track Coach - Deer Creek Middle School
“Mrs. Urban honestly was one of my main motivators behind school, and she kept me going even when I didn’t feel like moving forward. Her little conversations checking on me to make sure I was okay played a pivotal role in my life and she didn’t even know it.”
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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.
/s/illegible signature, Deputy Clerk
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 14, 2023; Friday, July 21, 2023; Friday, July 28, 2023)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2023-1592
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: )
Julia G. Robles Molinari,) Petitioner,) -and-) Ruben Tovar Valdes,) Respondent.)
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:
Ruben Tovar Valdes
You will take notice that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 8 day of August, 2023 or the Petition will be taken as true, and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 10 day of July, 2023.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk
By: /s/Diane Watson Court Clerk (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 28, 2023; Friday, August 4, 2023; Friday, August 11, 2023)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FD-2023-1638
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:
Katherine L. Chandler,) Petitioner,) and) Wesley E. Chandler,) Respondent.)
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPON-
DENT: Wesley E. Chandler
GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless
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Attorney for Personal Representative (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 21, 2023; Friday, July 28, 2023) IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PB-2023-730 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) OF BARBARA SHARON DAVIS,) Deceased)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To the Creditors of BARBARA SHARON DAVIS, deceased: All creditors having claims against Patricia Ann Greenlee, deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to Ronnie Davis, c/o Peary L. Robertson, P.O. Box 2336, Seminole, OK, 74818, on or before the following presentment date of the 21 day of September, 2023, or 60 days from the date of first publication, whichever is later, or the same will be forever barred. DATED this 11 day of July, 2023.
/s/PEARY ROBERTSON Peary L. Robertson OBA#22895 ROBERTSON LAW OFFICE, PLLC P.O. Box 2336 Seminole, OK 74818 Tel: (405)3827300 Fax: (844) 861-1976
Attorney for Personal Representative
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 21, 2023; Friday, July 28, 2023)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY,
and devisees of Dorothy Williams Stafford, Deceased, that on the 27 day of June, 2023, Dorthola Jefferson Produced and filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Dorothy Williams Stafford, deceased, and also filed in said court a Petition for Probate of will praying for the Probate of said will and that Letters Testamentary be issued thereon to Dorthola Jefferson as Personal
Representative named in said Will.
Pursuant to an Order of said court made on the 27 day of June, 2023, Notice is hereby on the 24 day of July, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m. Judge Riesen that said day has been appointed as the time for hearing said petition and proving said will at the County Court House 321 Park Avenue, Room 223 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest the same.
Dated this 14 day of July, 2023
THOMAS C. RIESEN Rick Warren, Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 28, 2023)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2023-875
IN THE MATTER OF THE) ESTATE OF GAYLA ANN ROSS,) Deceased.)
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, GRANTING LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND LEGATEES Now on this 14 day of July 2023, there having been filed in this Court an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Gayla Ann Ross, deceased, with a Petition that the same be admitted to probate, and that Letters Testamentary issue to Deborah Lewis and Jennifer Adamson, and for a determination of the identity of all heirs, devisees and legatees.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that said Petition be heard by said Court at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, on the 29 day of August, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the courtroom #223. It is further ordered, that notice thereof be given by mailing copy of the notice (US Mail Postage prepaid) to all heirs at law,
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/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 28, 2023)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1733
In the Matter of the Application ) of Sandra Silva) as next of friend of (child) ) Leal Eleazar Silva ) to Change Her/His Name )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sandra Silva, as next of friend of Leal Eleazar Silva has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Leal Eleazar Silva to (b) Fernando Romero; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Ogden of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 10 day of August, 2023 at 1:30 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/Bill Young Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 28, 2023) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1751
IN RE: The name of:) Shelli Dawn Ribaudo) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Shelli Dan Ribaudo has petitioned to change his/her name to Shelli Dawn Todd. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 17 day of August, 2023, before Judge Dishman 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
“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”
Ancient Chinese Proverb
Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”
“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”
– Byron, 1818.
“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.
“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.”
– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
Excerpt from Mayor David Holt’s State of the City Address:
This is my fifth State of the City, and the common thread has been the city’s seemingly unstoppable momentum, even in the face of unprecedented challenge. It was sparked 30 years ago with the passage of MAPS and it has been renewed time and again. A lot of people told me when I decided to do this that complacency would be our greatest enemy, and I took that to heart.
So, we haven’t rested on our laurels these last five years. In fact, I think we’ve worked twice as hard, and as a result, we are absolutely rolling right now. We are entrenched as America’s 20th-largest city, and since the 2020 Census we’re the 6th-fastest growing top 20 city. Our official population is 694,800, but that number was actually as of
last summer. At our recent rate of growth, there is no doubt that we have passed 700,000 this year, and that’s a real milestone in our city’s history.
That means Oklahoma City has nearly doubled in population in my lifetime. Our economy is still strong, our unemployment is still low, our city’s sales tax receipts are still healthy, our bond rating is still the highest level, and our residents still tell us in every
Dear Wise Elder: My parents are in their 80s and living in a house they have been in for almost 50 years. It’s too big and too much trouble to keep up, but how do I start the conversation about downsizing?
Dear Downsizing: Approaching aging parents about downsizing can be a sensitive and challenging conversation, but it's essential to handle it with care and empathy. Start by choosing a comfortable and private setting to discuss the matter. Express your concern for their well-being and emphasize that downsizing can offer numerous benefits, such
poll and every election that they remain optimistic about our future and pleased with our direction. In fact, in our city’s most recent scientific citizen survey, we found that just under 70 percent of our residents think we are heading in the right direction and only 12 percent think we are not.
And finally, since we all last gathered, the voters of Oklahoma City Public Schools committed $1 billion to school infrastructure to address desperate needs in a district where the average building age is 72 years. That’s also outside my jurisdiction, but that was an all-hands-on-deck moment and I dropped everything in those final weeks to campaign and so did a lot of people in this room. That bond issue was the biggest commitment to public education in our city’s history, and I’m proud of our residents for supporting it.
as reducing maintenance burdens and creating a more manageable living space. Listen to their feelings and acknowledge any emotional attachments they may have to their current home. Together attend free educational forums such as Senior Living Truth Series with other senior adults facing the same situations. Let others highlight the positive aspects of downsizing, like the potential for a more vibrant social life in a community with other seniors.
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alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.
October 2023
9-13 - No School
16 - Professional Development, No School
November 2023
December
January 2024
February 2024
March
April 2024
May 2024
August
April 2024
15 - Archdiocesan In-Service, No School
20 - 12th Grade Retreat
22 - Football Homecoming
26 - Classroom Night with Teachers
October 2023
10 - All School Mass (9:30 am)
11 - 9th–11th PSAT (dismissal 11:00 am) / 12th
Career Day, BMCHS Golf Tournament
13-16 - No School – Fall Break
18 - 10th Grade Retreat
28 - STS Placement Test
31 Halloween/Canned Food Drive
November 2023
1 - All School Mass (9:30 am) 2-5 Girls KAIROS
3 - End of Second 6 Weeks Open House
8 - Pre-ACT Test (10th graders)
11 - STS Placement Test (8:00 am to 12:00 pm) 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
December 2023
2 - STS Placement Test (8:00 am to 12:00 pm)
8 - All School Mass (9:30 am)
9-12 - Boys KAIROS, Christmas Dance
18-20 - Finals
21- Start of Christmas Break
January 2024
5 - First Day of Spring Semester
15 - MLK Day, No School
25-28 - Girls KAIROS
30 - All School MAss
29 - Start of Catholic Schools Week
February 2024
1-4 - Boys KAIROS
14 - Ash Wednesday - All School Mass (9:30 am)
19 - No School, Teacher In-service Day
21 - 11th Grade Retreat, Rose Day @ State Capitol, Feeder Leader Day
26 - Freshman Welcome Night (1st of 2)
27 - Freshman Welcome Night (2nd of 2)
March 2024
5 - All School Mass (9:30 am) College Night
18-22 - Spring Break
29 - Stations of the Cross (9:15 am); dismissal 1:05 pm
31 - Easter
April 2024
1 - No School – Easter Monday
9 - All School Mass – Red Cord Mass (9:30 am)
17 - 9th Grade Retreat, Olympics Week, MORP Dance, Field Day, Prom
26 - Annual Auction
May 2024
2 - All School Mass (9:30 am)
6 - Awards Assembly (7:00–9:00 pm)
6-17 AP Testing
8-10 - Senior Finals
12 - Baccalaureate
13 - Senior Robing
14 - Graduation (7:00 pm)
20-22 - 9th–11th Grade Finals
22 - Last Day of School
The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say goodbye to the relaxing days of summer. Parents know that getting their children back in the school day swing of things can be a challenge. The following are some ways to make that transition go smoothly.
• Introduce more structure as summer vacation winds down. The chance to unwind in a structure-free setting can benefit students at the onset of summer vacation. Many parents grapple with the notion that their children's lives are overscheduled, and the Cleveland Clinic notes that limiting organized activities clears up down time for kids to play and relax and spend time with their families. So it's important that parents afford their children this down time during summer vacation, only gradually introducing more structure as the school year draws closer. In
the weeks before the school year is slated to begin, start waking kids up a little earlier and reintroducing bedtimes for younger children who may have been staying up later over the last couple of months. This can be an effective way to begin slowly preparing youngsters for the structure of the school year.
• Encourage children to read throughout the summer. A report from the education publishing company Scholastic found that 47 percent of par-
ents are unaware of the "summer slide," which refers to the loss of academic skills that occurs when school is not in session. Scholastic notes that the slide is largely attributed to a lack of reading when school is not in session. By encouraging kids to read during their summer vacations, parents can make sure youngsters' brains stay sharp and are ready to learn once the school year begins.
• Focus on the positive. Even kids who love school may be apprehensive about
returning to the classroom. After all, summer vacation is fun. Parents can confront that apprehension by focusing on the positives of returning to school. Emphasize the chance to see friends every day or participate in a beloved extracurricular activity, like sports, band or a favorite academic club.
• Let kids do some of their own back-toschool shopping. The items that constitute back-to-school supplies may have changed since parents were in school. But many par-
ents still take their children on back-to-school clothes shopping excursions. Let kids choose their own clothes, as an opportunity to wear clothes they picked themselves might make them excited for the
new school year. Parents can take various steps to make the transition back to school a successful one for their young students.
Mount St. Mary High School is a private, Roman Catholic co-educational high school in Oklahoma City. It was established in 1903 by the Sisters of Mercy and located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City as a girl's boarding school.
The Mount became a co-educational day school in 1950. Students enroll from 14 Catholic feeder schools as well as several charter schools, public schools, home schools, and other Christian schools in central Oklahoma
Community Service is a way of life at MSM. There are many opportunities for students to serve the community through class work days, and service projects with clubs, organizations and athletic teams.
The mission of Crossings Christian School is to partner with parents and church to develop students into Christ-centered servant leaders who are academically and spiritually prepared for college and life.
Crossings’ core values are:
• Authority of scripture.
• Academic excellence.
• Spiritual development.
• God-honoring relationships.
The vision of Crossings Christian School can best be explained by describing the ideal graduate CCS desires to produce. In many ways this description is truly an ideal, but it represents the target that CCS strives for as it carries out its mission effort. This ideal graduate will be trained to emulate Christ – intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.
Heritage Hall is a coeducational college preparatory school in Oklahoma City. As one of the few secular private schools in the state, the school offers a challenging aca-
demic curriculum for students in PreK-12, as well as unique leadership opportunities, a wide spectrum of athletics, and a well-developed fine arts program.
Heritage Hall’s distinctive curriculum offers an education that nurtures and empowers.
The school’s approach to education focuses on actualizing student potential in and out of the classroom.
Heritage Hall graduates stand out among their college-bound peers, fully prepared for success at the university level. Graduates are confident, compassionate leaders who have contributed hundreds of service learning hours as part of a well-rounded education that fuels character development and lifelong aspirations.
The Cristo Rey Network is the only network of high schools in the country that integrate four years of rigorous college preparatory college academics with four years of professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program.
Comprised of 37 Catholic college- and career- preparatory schools that today serve 13,000 students across 24 states and collectively claim 18,000 graduates, the Cristo Rey Network delivers a powerful and innovative approach to inner-city education that equips students from families of limited economic means with the knowledge, character, and skills to transform their lives.
Harding Fine Arts Academy is a tuition-free, public charter high school nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City. The mission of HFAA is to prepare students for college in an academically challenging, arts-integrated environment and it was founded with a vision to provide educational equity through this transformative learning opportunity.
HFAA believes that all students can thrive in an engaging, handson experience that fosters critical thinking and creative problemsolving.
Casady School is a PreK-12, independent, college preparatory Episcopal day school committed to deeper-level learning. Casady School welcomes a student body that reflects the diversity of the world around us and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other school-administered programs generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Casady is commited to providing a foundation of excellence for all its students, instilling them with the educational and social skills to triumph in their future endeavors.
Since 1950 Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School has provided superior secondary education in the greater Oklahoma City area. All students undertake a college-preparatory curriculum that comprises traditional core subjects, theology, and a wide variety of electives in visual and performing arts, practical studies, STEM and other fields. Bishop McGuinness educates the whole person by offering numerous extracurricular, athletic, and spiritual-development opportunities.
As a Catholic community of faith, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is dedicated to educating and developing the whole person, providing a moral, ethical and Christ-centered compass for life. The teachings of the church permeate the school’s spiritual, academic and social life, forming a Person for Others.
downtown, Heritage Hills, Mesta Park, the Plaza and Asian Districts, Oklahoma City University, Putnam Heights, Belle Isle, Penn Square Mall, The Oak, 50 Penn Place, Integris and to all points in between.
“In everything we do, we continue to remain focused on ‘one OKC,’ the belief that everyone in our community must be a part of our story and that all are welcome here,” Holt said. The need for a new arena
Holt said that he often conceptualizes OKC’s capital improvements in two categories — core infrastructure and quality of life. The city had not been investing in the quality of life for decades and by the 1990s, it faced an “existential crisis.”
“In the wake of the MAPS investment in quality of life, our population and our economy have soared,” Holt said. “This is why Oklahoma City invests in quality of life.”
And for a century, the building at the center of the community’s investments in quality of life has been the arena. It started in 1927 when voters approved a bond issue to acquire the land to build the city’s first major venue for concerts sporting events and conventions — the Municipal Auditorium which later became the Civic Center Music Hall.
It has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley to “Hamilton” to Pavarotti, Seinfeld, Johnny Cash and the Grateful Dead, Holt said.
It was then time for more, Holt said, and in 1962 voters agreed to funding for a new arena and convention center. The Myriad threw open its doors in 1972.
“Three days after opening, the Myriad hosted its first basketball game, an American Basketball Association regular season game between the Dallas Chaparrals and the Memphis Tams,” Holt said. “Students of NBA history know that the ABA merged with the NBA in 1976, which means that this 1972 ABA game was, we presume, the first regular season major league professional basketball game played in Oklahoma City.”
The Myriad went on to host NBA exhibition games, minor league hockey, national tennis tournaments, presi-
dential speeches, Tina Turner, Aerosmith, Sonny and Cher, KISS, Prince, Bill Joel and more.
In 1993, voters approved a new downtown arena and in 2002, the Ford Center arrived. It has also been a draw for some of the greatest names in entertainment — Paul McCartney, Elton John, James Taylor, Justin Timberlake and Garth Brooks, Holt said.
But, now it is time to go one step further. He said that the Thunder’s contract with OKC expired in May, but a three-year extension has been signed.
“It has been 30 years since we last approved a new arena and 21 years since it opened,” Holt said. “Our current downtown arena once represented us well in the world of entertainment and sports, but those days fade and at this point we’re mostly succeeding on sheer grit.
“Our management team at the arena is doing a great job marketing us for concerts and shows, but the building itself is a growing liability.”
Of all the arenas in the NBA, the Paycom Center ranks last in total square footage.
“The square footage of an arena is critical because your arena’s square footage defines the revenue opportunities for the NBA team or concert promoters. Size equals opportunity,” Holt said. “Let’s be real, the teams and promoters who use your arena want to make money, and they can make more money in every other NBA arena, just because of the square footage.”
Plans are for the mayor and city manager to meet with the management of the Thunder by the end of the summer to come up with a plan for a new arena that would meet the team’s needs. Hopefully, a bond issue can come before the voters by year’s end, Holt said.
“With this new lease, we will secure for another generation the direct and indirect economic impacts that come from the team, the city identity, the global platform, the philanthropy, and all the other ancillary benefits that we have talked about today,” he said. “And, with an arena of this caliber, we’ll dominate in the concert business as well.
“And perhaps most special of all, we will still come together as ‘one OKC’ to cheer our team, with a passion that unites us as a community. Families will make memories together, kids will dream, and one day we’ll hoist a trophy in Scissortail Park.”