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Nichols Hills employees are set to receive bonuses due to budget surplus By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
ists included first runner-up, Miss Tulsa Emily Faith, second runner-up, Miss Oklahoma City Mackenzie McIntyre; third runner-up Miss Oklahoma State Fair, Claire Grace; and fourth runnerup Miss Edmond, Evelyn Smith. All 36 candidates received a minimum of a $1,000 scholarship. The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Each year, the MAO makes available millions in cash and
For the seventh consecutive year, the City of Nichols Hills has experienced a budget surplus at the end of its fiscal year. And, for the seventh consecutive year, the city council has voted to share some of the surplus revenues in the form of bonuses to all city employees. Councilwoman Sody Clements was absent from the July city council meeting due to illness, but Mayor Steven Goetzinger and Councilman Peter Hoffman approved the employee bonuses and publicly thanked them for their work ethic and quality service. Bonuses were given to all employees including city staff, public works, fire and police departments. “Due to the continued excellent stewardship of public funds by our department heads and City Council, combined with record sales and use tax collection we experienced a surplus of $1,021,798,” said City Manager S. Shane Pate II. “The council voted to provide 20 percent of the surplus, or $200,000, as bonuses for our employees.” Pate said all city employees’ salaries were totaled (excluding the city manager), then divided into each employee’s salary to obtain a percentage. The percentage was then multiplied by the employees’ portion of the available surplus funds to obtain the bonus for each. The range of bonuses for full time employees this year is $1,400 to $6,145. Mayor Steven Goetzinger said most cities have different benefit packages and some of those cities award bonuses. “In our case, the so-called bonuses that were approved are just a way of incentivizing cost savings in Nichols Hills’ various departments and importantly maintaining salaries that are
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Brother Michael, mom Kathy, Miss Oklahoma Megan Gold and dad Mike during a reception in Megan’s honor at her family’s home.
Miss Oklahoma Megan Gold is honored A reception in her family home honored the new Miss Oklahoma Megan Gold. A graduate of Oklahoma Christian Academy and the University of Oklahoma with a degree in meteorology, Gold competed against 36 candidates from across the state of Oklahoma. She receives a $25,000 cash scholarship to further her education and is set to represent Oklahoma in the Miss America competition. Gold performed a flute solo, “Dueling Banjos" for the talent phase of the competition. Her social impact initiative is, “America, Let’s Do Lunch -
Ending Senior Hunger.” Gold volunteers with Meals on Wheels. “Although my current efforts are geared toward seniors, as Miss Oklahoma, I will work to fight hunger for all Oklahomans,” she said. Gold won social impact initiative, evening gown and talent awards during the preliminary competition. Gold is from Edmond. Her parents are Kathy and Mike Gold and she has a twin brother Michael. She works as a weekend meteorologist for News on 6 in Tulsa. The remaining top five final-
Casady School continuing the vision of its founding fathers Since Casady’s founding in 1947, the school has taken great pride in being an institution that was modeled after the best independent schools in the nation to provide excellence in education. From educational programming to endowment growth to strategic planning and initiatives, Casady’s Board of Trustees and administration today follow the intentionality set forth by the School’s founders. Like these great schools, Casady is always in a cycle of continuous improvement, looking to what’s just over the hori-
zon. “The legacy of Casady School officially began at the first meeting of the Board of Trustees in the winter of 1947,” said Nathan L. Sheldon, head of Casady School. “They envisioned a school focused on children’s intellectual growth, physical health, and spiritual formation. While the landscape of education has evolved with new understandings of the brain and how we create durable and engaging learning, Casady School proudly continues its mission to release into the world alumni
Wilkinson back in Village mayor seat ing that position.” Wilkinson has represented the residents of Ward 5 since 2015. This Village Councilman is his third time to Sonny Wilkinson, 36, serve as mayor of the has been elected by his Oklahoma City suburb peers to replace Adam of nearly 10,000 resiGraham who resigned dents. his position as Mayor “The Village is a on July 18. The wonderful inclusive announcement was community which conposted on Wilkinson’s tinues to be one of the Facebook page last SONNY WILKINSON best places to live in Friday. central Oklahoma,” he “This morning the said. “We’ve committed to investing City Council held a special meeting nearly $40 million to improve our to elect a mayor,” he posted on his site. “I’m honored to have received See VILLAGE, Page 7 the full support of the council in fill-
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who pursue a life of balance, purpose and joy.” As the country was emerging from World War II, some farsighted Oklahoma City citizens, together with Bishop Thomas Casady, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, were exploring their dream to establish a diocesan center, which would include a cathedral, a conference facility and a boarding school for the city. At the same time, a group of Oklahoma City
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Ken Brewer, Miss Oklhaoma Megan Gold and Bobbie Brewer. Gold’s social impact initiative is “America, Let’s Do Lunch Ending Senior Hunger.”
Reception honors Miss Oklahoma Megan Gold
Above: Brian, Jennifer and Caris Atterbery. At right: Danelle Burwell and Robert Yocham.
Megan Gold is crowned Miss Oklahoma. With the title, she received a $25,000 scholarship.
Tracey and Troy Ayers attend the reception honoring Megan Gold in her parents’ home.
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GOLD From Page 1 tuition scholarship assistance. This assistance is not just for the handful of young women who become Miss America but is available to all young women who compete in state and local competitions across the nation. The organization stands for empowering young women to be the best
they can be through leadership, talent, communication skills and smarts. The Miss Oklahoma Organization is proud to offer over $2,000,000 in scholarships to candidates each year statewide. Throughout the Miss Oklahoma Competition, candidates compete in interviews, talent, red carpet evening wear, advocate for their social impact initiative and demonstrate how they are uniquely qualified for the job of Miss Oklahoma.
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Friday Society
OKCMOA, Beaux Arts Society celebrate 75-year partnership Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) Board Members and staff, past Kings, chairs and committee members of the Beaux Arts Ball and other leading figures in the local arts community gathered at OKCMOA to celebrate the 75year partnership between Beaux Arts and the museum. In celebration of the longterm partnership, Beaux Arts generously donated $120,000 to the museum. The evening boasted an elegant cocktail hour where guests perused the current Beaux Arts works at the Museum. President and CEO of OKCMOA, Michael J. Anderson, opened the event by expressing gratitude to past and present Beaux Arts committee members for their leadership and vision to cultivate a rich and colorful art collection for the Oklahoma City community. “We’re eternally grateful for the support the Beaux
Arts Committee has shown the museum over the past 75 years, and this year’s generous contribution is no exception,” said Anderson. “So many of the museum’s most celebrated and dynamic works were funded by Beaux Arts, including the beloved 55-foot tall Chihuly tower in our lobby. This special collection is the lasting legacy for the museum and will continue to benefit the community for years to come.” Other attendees at the reception included Karen Raupe, the 2022 Beaux Arts chairman; Cynda Ottaway, immediate past chairman of the OKCMOA Board of Trustees; Christian Keesee, chairman of Kirkpatrick Bank and Kirkpatrick Foundation, and the grandson of Eleanor Kirkpatrick, the organizer and first chairman of the Beaux Arts Ball. “My grandmother, Eleanor Kirkpatrick, was dedicated to making OKC-
Bridal shower fetes Lauren Hill
Above: Lauren Hill, center, with groom-to-be Austin Archer and Natalia Hill. The shower was held at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
A “something blue” bracelet presented to the bride from her mother as a new family heirloom to be passed to each daughter on her wedding day.
From left: Cynda Ottaway, Christian Kessee, Karen Raupe and Michael J. Anderson, Ph.D. at OKCMOA’s Beaux Arts celebration event.
MOA the leading art institution in the region,” said Mr. Keesee. “I know she would be so proud of how far the Museum has come and I’m incredibly thankful for all who supported the Beaux Arts endeavors throughout the past 75 years.” The partnership between Beaux Arts and the museum
began in 1945 with a costumed fundraiser benefiting OKCMOA’s predecessor, the Oklahoma Art Center. Since then, Beaux Arts has contributed more than $1 million for art acquisitions at the OKCMOA. Installations funded through this program include the 55-foot tall Chihuly tower, one of
the museum’s most critically acclaimed pieces, outstanding works by American Impressionists like Childe Hassam, collections from key later-generation Surrealists and Magical Realists, and countless other works that embody a playful, eclectic energy and inspire all who experience them.
From left to right: hostesses Jennifer Gray, Suzanne Reynolds, Shannon Hill (mother-of-thebride), Lauren Hill (bride), Ashley Hill (sister-of-bride), Jennifer Maxwell, Leslie Schwartz, Carolyn Churchill. Not pictured: Deborah Gavula, hostess.
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Heather Gardner to lead Go Red for Women The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, has pegged construction company executive Heather Gardner as the community volunteer chair of the 2022 Oklahoma City Go Red for Women movement. Gardner is preconstruction director at Smith and Pickel Construction. The campaign culminates with the Oklahoma City Go Red for Women Luncheon Nov. 4 at the Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Music Hall. Go Red for Women is a worldwide initiative of the American Heart Association designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women locally, nationally, and globally. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women in Oklahoma City and the United States, claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer
combined. Cardiovascular disease continues to be a woman’s greatest health threat, taking the life of one in every three women. Cardiovascular disease has directly impacted Gardner’s family, driving her to get involved with the AHA at the leadership level. “My dad passed away when I was 19, a few days after he received a heart transplant,” recalls Gardner. “He suffered from congestive heart failure all through my teen years, and I remember him changing his diet and lifestyle, but it was not enough to turn his health around. “When I was asked to chair this event for 2022, memories of this experience came flooding back to me, reminding me of how critical self-care and prevention are for each of us, and that oftentimes, when heart disease hits, those choices may no longer save us,” she added. Oklahoma City’s Go Red for Women 2022 campaign encourages women to Reclaim their
Rhythm. With health equity and the goal of improved physical and mental health at the forefront of the movement, local sponsors and volunteers will help individuals and families make positive changes that get them dancing, connecting, sharing and engaging in simple ways to help women Reclaim their Rhythm! “We are thrilled to have Heather’s conviction and passion help to drive Go Red in Oklahoma City,” said Madison Duley, corporate market director for the local Go Red for Women luncheon. “Together, we know that we will have a positive impact on the lives of women in our community and the families that depend on them.” With the 2022 campaign, Gardner has chosen to focus on overall well-being in women. She has assembled a team of peers to help spread awareness of the AHA’s mission and to raise $250,000 in funds.
Food Bank names young pros to Leadership Council
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he Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma announced the 20 young professionals selected to join its Leadership Council Group VIII. “The Regional Food Bank is incredibly proud to welcome this group of talented young professionals,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "We are excited to put their diverse set of skills to work fighting hunger in central and western Oklahoma."
Members of Leadership Council Group VIII are set to spend the next year learning more about the Regional Food Bank's programs and its vision of an Oklahoma where no one goes hungry. Leadership Council members will work together to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Oklahoma while also participating in special volunteer opportunities and networking and social events. Magen Runyan, of Crothall Healthcare and a Leadership Council Group VII member, has been named chairman
of Leadership Council Group VIII. The Leadership Council Group VIII members are: Taylor Berlin, MAP Energy; Lilly Bocquin, Teen emPower; Misty Breed, Community Cares Partners; Katherine Cunningham, SSM Health St. Anthony; Marisela Esparza, Capitol Hill High School; Whitney Gann, VI Marketing and Branding; Taylor Gorjiyan, Income Lab; Morgan Graham, APMEX; Kelley Hillis, New Century Hotels; Abigael Hood, Graft & Walraven; Molly Johnson, Bethany Children's Health Center; Katelyn
Staggs on Dean List
Ren Staggs of Oklahoma City was named to the Dean's List at
Kelly, FSB Architects + Engineers; Angela Key, The Ellison; Jennifer Lopez, American Fidelity Assurance Company; Tracie Lowmiller, SmartAcre; Alicia Merrick, Diamonds Direct Kendall Morgan, Tyler Media Colin Mowery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center student; Tristan Nelson, Oklahoma City Thunder; Devin Newsom, Bethany Children's Health Center; Allison Randels, MAP Energy; and Lauren Rozell, Seagate Technology. After a provisional year, Leadership Council Group VIII members will be eligible for full Leadership Council membership. Learn more about the Regional Food Bank’s Leadership Council by visiting rfbo.org/leadership-council. Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring 2022 semester. Staggs is in the environmental science program. Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS Aug. 5 • Preview Art We can't have ARTini without the ART! Pre view this year's RANCHtini auction today. If you have an iPhone or Android, you can download the Handbid app from the Apple iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store. Once downloaded, you can search for “2022 ARTi ni” to preview all avail able art. ARTini is Allied Arts’ martini tasting and art auc tion, bringing together local restaurants, entertainment and artists for a dynamic evening benefiting the arts. Event is from 7 – 11 pm at Camp Trivera. For tickets and info visit alliedart sokc.com. Aug. 30 • TEEM Luncheon The fundraising lunch eon benefitting TEEM is Aug. 30 from 11:30 – 1:00 at Cole’s Gar den. TEEM’s mission is to break cycles of incarceration through education, personal development and work readiness train ing. For more info visit teem.org. Oct. 14 • Gala Under the Stars Painted Sky Opera’s 5th Annual gala sup ports opera perform ance and education in Oklahoma City. The 2022 Painted Sky Opera Gala, Gala
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Through Aug. 31 • OKC NYE Mural Project Arts Council Oklahoma City (ACOKC) is searching for talented artists from the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) com munity to participate in the Fresh Paint: OKC NYE Mural Project. In partnership with the Oklahoma City Thun der, the Fresh Paint Mural Project will con nect five local, BIPOC artists with prominent art mentors in the Oklahoma City area. Those artists will collaborate with the men tors to create an 8’ x 8’ mural. The muralist with the most public votes will receive a prize. All muralists can keep their creations after they are complete. The competition is open to anyone in the Oklahoma City metro area between the ages of 18 – 25. All participants must be from the BIPOC community. Work on the murals will be done at the OKC Farmers Public Market during the months of October and November. The murals will be on display in December. The application process is open through Aug. 31 and all submissions must include at least three (3) examples of the artist’s work. You can submit your application at artscoun cilokc.com. Under the Stars is from 6 – 11 pm on the 14th floor of the Skirvin Hilton with live music and dancing. Celebrate the life of one of OKC’s most influential voice teach ers as they honor and remember OCU leg end Florence Birdwell with the Le Stelle Award. Visit painted skyopera.org for tick ets.
FREE CONCERT Aug. 26 • Higher Ground: A Stevie Wonder Tribute Concert As part of its annual free tribute series, the Myriad Botanical Gar dens presents the music of legendary
singer/songwriter/mus ician pioneer, Stevie Wonder, performed by OKC's best live acts. An eclectic group of local artists will cover Won der’s top hits at 7:30 pm on the Devon Lawn and Band Shell. Local musicians include Koolie High (Koolie and the Wise Men), J Stew, Lacy Saunders (Soft Hands, Echo21), Eric Himan (The Nightly Dues), De’vin C. Lewis (Shortt Dogg), Rob Clay and Renee Hayes, with future acts to be announced. Just Desserts, Oklahoma Kettle Corn, Oh My Gogi, Psycho Taco, and Wicked Hangry Burg ers are among the food trucks.
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asady School graduate and Hollywood screenwriter Andrew Bozalis is back in the news. His latest movie, VANDAL, has been nominated for Best Broadcast Network or Cable Television Movie by the Hollywood Critics Association. In this category, he will compete against fellow Oklahoman Reba McEntire, who is nominated for the Lifetime movie Christmas in Tune. The awards will be handed out August 14th at The Beverly Hilton. VANDAL tells the story of a legendary Miami graffiti gang leader who comes of age while battling a longtime rival. The film was picked up for distribution by 1091 Pictures, released in November of 2021, and is now available On-Demand and anywhere you can buy or rent a film, including AppleTV, iTunes, Amazon, Dish and DirecTV. VANDAL was actually produced in 2019. The producers held on to the film during the height of the pandemic until they found a distribution partner who could help them stand out in an environment where every major studio film was also releasing online and on television. The producers chose 1091 Pictures, an American distribution company that was launched as a subsidiary of The Orchard and has now taken over all of their film and television
business. I know The Orchard because they were our greatest distribution partner when I led the deadCenter film festival. The Orchard truly believed in deadCenter’s ability to give independent films momentum and publicity when launching in the Midwest. Because of The Orchard, we were able to premiere Oscar nominees Life, Animated and Cartel Land, Taika Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and the Nashville music documentary Bluebird. The Orchard was the best of the best from my perspective, and 1091 Pictures seems to be as well, if this nomination is any indication. Andrew Bozalis has been working in Hollywood for more than 15 years. After a brief but successful career as President of the Crumbs Cookie Company, he dove into the film industry full time. Bozalis quickly climbed the corporate ladder, landing increasingly significant roles at Spyglass Entertainment, Inspire Entertainment, and Electric Entertainment before branching out on his own and working as a full-time screenwriter. In 2011, Bozalis
wrote and produced the short film Hitting on Destiny. The actionfilled, dark comedy starred Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Frank Stallone, brother of Sylvester Stallone, the star of Rocky and The Tulsa King. The award-winning film played at several festivals across the country, including the 2012 deadCenter Film Festival, and helped Bozalis gain recognition early in his writing career. Then in 2014, Bozalis and his writing partner were selected to the Black List for their screenplay, MERC. The Black List is an annual list of the year’s best un-produced scripts as voted on by more than 250 studio development executives, agents and other Hollywood insiders. It is the biggest career boost a Hollywood screenwriter can get. The Black List has helped several screenwriters launch successful careers. Bozalis was no exception. The Black List notoriety helped Bozalis get meetings with new directors and production companies throughout Hollywood. One of those was Jose Daniel Freixas, the director of VANDAL, who came up with the story and then brought Bozalis on to write the screenplay with fellow screenwriter Paul Taegel. Andrew Bozalis is proof that you can make it in Hollywood if you put in the work and create great stories.
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OMRF receives $3 million for anti-aging study, seeks volunteers The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $3 million to continue the study of the antiaging abilities of a diabetes drug. The five-year grant will allow OMRF physiologist Benjamin Miller, Ph.D., to continue his investigation of the ability of metformin, the world’s most prescribed diabetes drug, to slow the biological process of aging. Aging is a leading risk factor for many diseases, but people can lessen the impacts of aging with appropriate diet and exercise. Because many people find dietary changes and exercise challenging, there are ongoing searches for
medications that may mimic those effects. “We know exercise slows the aging process, but this drug could be an alternative for otherwise healthy people who don’t get much movement,” Miller said. The study will observe metformin’s impact on animal models with different fitness levels. Investigators designed the study after surprising results that also led to an ongoing OMRF clinical trial of metformin in humans. “Our studies have shown that there may be people who benefit from the metformin treatment and others who do not,” Miller said. “Our goal is to help determine who
may benefit and better target the treatment to slow the onset of chronic diseases.” Finding the right context for anti-aging metformin treatment is critical as this use for the drug grows, Miller said. This study will help identify groups who may see the greatest positive impact and who should skip this treatment to avoid adverse effects. Miller is continuing to recruit participants for the ongoing clinical trial. The study is now focused on participants aged 40-75 who have higher-than-normal blood sugar, a body mass index above 30, or are not physically active. Participants must also not be taking glucose-
lowering agents. Volunteers will first undergo a health screening. If enrolled, participants’ visits during the 12-week study may include blood tests, muscle biopsies, bone density scans and insulin sensitivity tests. To participate or for more information, visit omrf.org/metformin or contact Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources at 405-271-3480 or osctr@ouhsc.edu. Funding for the research is provided by the National Institute on Aging, a part of the NIH. Grant No. R01AG074502-01A1 will support the new study, and R01AG064951 continues to fund the clinical trial.
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Sports Weekly OEFC soccer team ties for 3rd at national tourney An Oklahoma Citybased club soccer team made history earlier this month by not only qualifying for the national tournament but also tying for third place. Oklahoma Energy Football Club (OEFC) reached the final four after an unprescented 3-0 victory over St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club in bracket play in Richmond, Va. The girls, however, fell short in a loss to the No. 2-ranked Slammers FC HB Koge from California and tied for third place in the nation. OEFC, which played
their first season in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), made history as the first OEFC girls' team to advance this far in a national playoff, while finishing with a 14-5-3 record. OEFC opened the playoffs in Seattle where they faced off in pool play against some of the top ranked teams in the country including Match Fit Academy from New Jersey, Jacksonville FC from Florida and Tennessee SC. Winning their pool, the team advanced to the Round of 16 to face
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Slammers FC. With a 4-2 victory these ladies secured their spot in Richmond, VA as the only ECNL girls' team across all age groups in Oklahoma to advance to the finals. The OEFC 07 Girls ECNL team is made up of girls from across Oklahoma and Arkansas representing cities including Edmond, Norman, OKC, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks and Bentonville, Ark. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @OEFC07GirlsECNL.
Members of the OEFC 07 Girls ECNL team include front row, left to right: Madalyn Battiest, Harlee Yochum, Brynley Koehler, Mackenzie Clouse, Katie Johnston, Madalyn Salami, Sydney Kitchen; back row: Elizabeth Canty, Helen Olszewski, Sydney Hopper, Olivia Wright, Drue Legan, Lyla Marrs, Molly Shepherd, Layney Molini, Owasso. Not pictured: Isabella Fletcher and Coach Stephen Phillips.
Helping student athletes navigate social media Scholastic sports participation benefits student athletes in myriad ways. Competitive sports teaches students how to cope with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, while providing firsthand experience that emphasizes the value of working with others in pursuit of a common goal. Student athletes often apply these lessons long after their playing days have ended, benefitting
from their experiences in competitive sports throughout their lives. Athletes of all ages can relate to some of the common experiences of competitive sports. At one point or another, all competitive athletes must learn to handle losing. But modern student athletes have a relatively recent phenomenon to contend with that was not around when their parents played sports: social media. Social media can connect people in ways that were previously unimaginable, but it also poses unique challenges to modern student athletes. Parents and coaches can help student athletes navigate social media so it does not adversely affect their scholastic sports experiences. • Consider shuttering accounts during the season. In recent years, numerous professional athletes have bravely acknowledged their mental health struggles. For example, NBA AllStar Kevin Love has shared tales of his struggles with anxiety and depression. These issues confound many athletes and can be exacerbated by negative comments on social
media, particularly after a loss. Student athletes can avoid the negative aspects of social media by avoiding it during the season. • Emphasize the potential effects of athletes’ own comments on social media. It’s not just negative thoughts from disgruntled spectators that can make social media a minefield for young athletes. Student athletes’ own negative comments can have some lasting and unfortunate effects as well. A 2017 survey from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars found that 11 percent of respondents indicated they had denied admissions to an applicant based on social media content. Furthermore, an additional 7 percent acknowledged rescinding offers due to social media content. Fair or unfair, these decisions highlight the very real effects that comments made on social media can have on young people’s futures. Sports often generates highly emotional responses, and parents and coaches can urge student athletes to avoid voicing negative or knee-jerk reactions about oppo-
nents, officials or even games they’re not involved in via social media. Such commentary could have unforeseen consequences that adversely affect student athletes for years to come. • Highlight how student athletes can use social media to their benefit. Social media can be a minefield, but it also presents opportunities for student athletes to showcase themselves in a positive light. Parents and coaches can emphasize how student athletes can use social media to show good sportsmanship. Win or lose, urge athletes to praise their teammates and opponents after a big game. Positive commentary on social media can be just as beneficial to student athletes as negative commentary can be harmful. Student athletes who showcase their maturity and sportsmanship on social media can improve their standing among college coaches and admissions officers. Student athletes who learn to successfully navigate social media can reap the rewards of those efforts for years to come.
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NHILLS From Page 1 competitive with the cities that surround us,” said Goetzinger. “Sody Clements, Peter Hoffman and I all appreciate our city employees. They are unsung heroes who keep Nichols Hills’ wheels turning 24 hours a day.” NHills continues upgrades to electrify city fleet of vehicles The council continues to move the city forward with their efforts to electrify its fleet of vehicles by approving an agreement not to exceed $85,228 with EV Connect to provide charging stations for electric vehicles. Most of the cost will be reimbursed through a $266,121 Public Fleet Conversion Grant the city received earlier this year from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG). “Currently, we don’t have any
VILLAGE From Page 1 infrastructure and parks. “I look forward to working with the council and city staff to continue seeing these projects through to completion.” Previous Mayor Adam Graham, 29, abruptly resigned his position after serving less than three months following a controversial encounter with Nichols Hills Police during a routine traffic stop. In his resignation letter
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electric vehicles in our fleet, but have one electric vehicle on order, due to arrive later this year,” said Pate. “We ordered a Tesla Y, but Tesla is having significant delays in delivery of that model, so we are looking into changing the model to a Tesla 3 so it will arrive quicker.” The city has also purchased two hybrid police cars, but the electric portion of those cars are selfcharging. The city is in the final stages of developing a formal plan to transition much of its light duty fleet to electric vehicles. “OG&E has helped facilitate the city’s development of this plan,” he said. “ACOG awarded a clean air grant to the city several months ago for the purpose of purchasing CNG vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.” The agreement with EV Connect will provide two charging towers with two dispensers on each enabling the city to charge four EVs at one time. The charging stations will be
to City Manager Bruce Stone, Graham claimed, “Certain elements of the population have recently become emboldened to pursue threats and attacks bordering on violence. “In the last month, I’ve been followed home from meetings, threatened while walking my dog, harassed at Starbucks and have had my tires slashed,” he said in the letter. Wilkinson addressed the accusations of violence towards Graham in his Facebook post saying, “Hate, harassment, and bigotry have no place in
installed behind City Hall at 6407 Avondale Dr. “Due to supply chain issues and the high demand for EVs and EV chargers, we don’t have a fixed delivery date,” he said. “It may be 13 months before the chargers are fully installed and operational.” The electric vehicle will be issued to Police Chief Steven Cox but will be put on police patrols as a test run to see if electric vehicles are a good fit for the rest of the Nichols Hills Police Department. The council approved the purchase of a Freightliner CNG sanitation refuse truck earlier this year. The CNG sanitation truck is part of the ACOG grant, while the new electric police car is funded with city funds set aside for police vehicle replacement. “We do plan for more EVS and EV chargers in the future, but this will meet our needs for the next few years as we transition our fleet,” said Pate. “We will soon be purchasing four level 2 chargers for Public Works as well.”
our city. I will work to ensure all our residents feel safe and secure. “I assure you I will work closely with our police department and city staff to review safety plans for our community and again ensure that our city is a place where residents feel safe while in their homes, at work or enjoying one of our city parks,” he said. “I’m proud of all or our city staff who work everyday to provide essential services to all our citizens. “As we move forward, I expect everyone in this city to work together,” he
added. “Please contact the council if you have questions, ideas, or concerns – we’ll work with you! And most of all, this city belongs to all of us and therefore we have to engage with each other, online or in person, in a positive way.” Wilkinson is senior director of development and planned giving for OMRF. He is a graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and the University of Oklahoma. He is married to Susan Urban and has lived in The Village since 2013.
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Katherine Elizabeth Moss has petitioned to change his/her name to Anansi Lycaon Moss. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:45 o’clock P.M. on the 10 day of August, 2022, before Judge Dishman at 1:45 o’clock 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/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 29, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-1324 In the Matter of the Application of Hosbely Alvarez as next of friend of (child) Randy Hosuely Alvarez to Change Her/His Name
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PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 22, 2022; Friday, July 29, 2022; Friday, August 5, 2022) TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Christina Joy Turquette has petitioned to change his/her name to Christina Joy Brewer. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 18 day of August, 2022, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock 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/Shawna McKay By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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The Great Stewardess Rebellion: How Women Launched a Workplace Revolution at 30,000 Feet
by Nell McShane Wulfhart
Airplanes were built, tested and became an industry before the 1960s, but it was not until that time period when stewardesses entered the scene. This career became the envy of young, single, working women. Nell McShane Wulfhart has written a lively account of this glamorous field for women as it was born, developed and changed the workplace for all working women. Moving from sky girls to airline hostesses to flight attendants, pursers, they had to fight for respect to become a force in the business and commercial world. The stewardess wings pinned to the saucy uniforms introduced a new form of service to travelers. Being hired, however, was no easy task. The requirements and rules were written by MEN and strictly enforced by those same men who thought there were “men’s work” and “women’s work” and that workers should be valued and paid accordingly. Women had to wear their uniforms, white gloves, hats at all times they were in uniform but no such requirements for men. More rules applied that women be between the ages of 20 and 32, not married and must quit if they became pregnant. The chart required American Airlines women not weigh over 129 pounds nor be over 5’6” tall and were weighed publicly every week. She could not wear glasses though a man could. Men were paid more than women for the same jobs and given the better trips. There were many other rules that seemed blatantly unfair to the stewardesses. They began to resent them and eventually begin do something about the situation. Two very qualified women (Patt Gibbs and Tommie HuttoBlake) began to take some leadership roles and form committees to right the situation. These were very strong women who took on the industry that underpaid them and passengers who called them “ladies” (as of the detested night ladies). Outside heavy-hitters gave them advice and valuable lessons learned from their own experiences. Gloria Steinem, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anna Quindlen and even Jimmy Hoffa pitched in with help and suggestions. For further information, the foot notes are professionally indexed. There are interesting humorous episodes and ‘guess what’ stories. The book is not just about the love of flying. It is about the opportunity for women to become worthy and valuable employees in any workforce. Change does not always come only from the Exec Committee’s spotting a need or from a whistle blower. With cooperation, suggestions and improvements can be appreciated from all who are contributing to the growth of the company and the industry. Yes, even from women. The consequences of the great stewardess rebellion are ongoing. Recently, Sara Nelson announced another step forward for the women. Sara is the International President of the Association of Flight Attendants with the CWA, AFLCIO and has not given up her fight against sexist policies and lurid advertising. The feminist revolution that started in 1960 is alive, well and still very effective. Read and enjoy this book. Then enjoy your next flight and give thanks to the women who worked hard to earn the respect of the airlines industry through endless negotiations and legal confrontations until finally they prevailed. Wulfhart finishes her history of the stewardess’s rebellion when women finally earned a place in this profession for which they are proud and have no fear that they will automatically lose their jobs at the ripe old age of 32. Thanks to Full Circle for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 29, 2022) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PC-2022-03 Notice is hereby given that AT&T, represented by CRB for Nexius, has filed an application (“the Application”) with the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for approval of a special permit for the following described property: Existing water tower located at the 1009 Northwest 75th Street in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The zoning of this property is “C-1” Office. The Application requests a special permit to replace and/or add new antennas and other equipment for AT&T, to be located on or adjacent to the water tower owned by the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The Application 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 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 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. Dated this 19th day of July, 2022. The following map shows the area affected by the Application:
Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PC-2022-05 Notice is hereby given that T-Mobile Central, LLC, represented by Branch Communications, LLC, has filed an application (“the Application”) with the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for approval of a special permit for the following described property: Existing water tower located at the NW corner of Westminster Place and Greystone Avenue in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The zoning of this property is “R-1-60” Single Family Residential. The Application requests a special permit to replace and/or add new antennas and other equipment for AT&T, to be located on or adjacent to the water tower owned by the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The Application 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 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 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.
Dated this 19th day of July, 2022. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
The following map shows the area affected by the Application: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PC-2022-04 Notice is hereby given that AT&T, represented by CRB for Nexius, has filed an application (“the Application”) with the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for approval of a special permit for the following described property: Existing water tower located at the NW corner of Westminster Place and Greystone Avenue in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The zoning of this property is “R-1-60” Single Family Residential. The Application requests a special permit to replace and/or add new antennas and other equipment for AT&T, to be located on or adjacent to the water tower owned by the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The Application 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 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 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:
Dated this 19th day of July, 2022. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com
Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200
Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com
Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847
Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747 Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com
James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com
Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
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OPINION O UR S TAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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Summertime Blues and Twitches By Tom Deighan Special to OKC FRIDAY
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emember the bliss of summertime? For a child, nothing but Christmas compares to the last day of school and the beginning of summer vacation. Exciting conquests and sleeping late. Vacations, camps, swimming, and Independence Day, the most magical of holidays when adults encourage kids to blow stuff up! Somewhere about midJuly, however, an uneasy feeling creeps in. Back-to-school sales are the first harbingers of doom, not only for schoolkids but also for their
parents, as stores transform overnight. July 4th decorations and summer clothes are replaced with school stuff, and the endless summer suddenly has an expiration date. One clock is inexorably running out on all of our grandiose plans, while another is counting down to a starting gun. It’s the summertime blues, and no one is immune. For students, this time of year ushers in alternating storms of regret, angst, and excitement that we adults have blocked from memory. Children desperately desire success at school, just as we adults strive for success in our work. Their minds swirl with new classes, new activities, new opportunities, and new friends. Despite what they may say, all children desperately want to succeed, to fit in, and to excel in school, and they will find success by either following or breaking the rules to the best of their abilities. We should never underestimate how much they value an activity that they know determines so much of
their present and future lives. It’s all flooding back to them right now. Parents experience the summertime blues, too, but with the added financial stress. If you have not bought school supplies in a few years, check one out. Retailers kindly place them near the front of the store, so they are easy to find. Long gone are the days of showing up with a fat pencil and a Big Chief Tablet. Dry-erase markers have replaced cheap chalk. Nowadays, parents need a second mortgage just for the Purell and Clorox wipes. Add clothes, sports equipment, technology and you question the concept of a free and appropriate public education. For most parents, however, it’s a small price to pay to send ‘em back after a long, hot summer. If you are not a parent or a student, this is all easy to forget, but your local educators experience summertime blues on a different magnitude. About mid-July, many of them develop a summertime twitch. While many educators do have summers off (if you don’t count their second/third jobs), many have been working full-time to close one school year and start another. Every year with new staff, new clientele, and new rules can make for the most
stressful time of the year. For educators, mid-July is the “uh-oh” season when they awake clutching their chests. It’s not just principals or superintendents, either. Just imagine the start of school without food, transportation, facilities, or technology. Imagine coaching teenage athletes who must be ready to compete in a few weeks . . . or still not knowing your own class schedules. Ready or not, school is coming, and summertime twitches can easily evolve into summertime strokes for students, parents, and educators. If you know an overwhelmed student, parent, or educator, encourage them that things always look impossible this time of year, but by September, we all find our groove, and we are soon reveling in the excitement another school year. Parents, you will miss it all one day, and students, you will likely remember this as the best time of your life. For educators, however, your summertime blues always fade into the vibrant hues of autumn and students’ laughter. Meanwhile, just relax and enjoy the final few weeks of summer. These summertime blues will pass, and if nothing else, we can be sure that May is just nine short months away.
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Bishop McGuinness August 2022 8- 9th Grade Orientation (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 9- 10th Grade Orientation (8 - 11 a.m.) 9- 11th Grade Orientation (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) 10- 12th Grade Orientation (8 - 11 a.m.) 11- First Day of School 13- Mean Green Fling (7 - 9 p.m.) 15- All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) September 2022 5- Labor Day, No School 6- Grandparents Day 9- Beat Kelley Assembly 13- All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 14- 12th Grade Retreat 16- No School, Archdiocesan In-Service 27- Classroom Night with Teachers (7 p.m.) 30- Football Homecoming vs. Lawton Ike (7 p.m.) October 2022 1- Homecoming Dance (8 - 10 p.m.) 4- All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 5- 10th Grade Retreat @ BCMHS and Service Sites 12- 9th-11th PSAT (dismissal 11 a.m.), 12th Grade Career Day 14- BCMHS Golf Tournament - Early Wine Golf Course 14-17 No School - Fall Break 18- No School, Archdiocesan In-Service 27-30 Girls KAIROS 29- STS Placement Test (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 31- Halloween/Canned Food Drive AM in PM (1:45 p.m.) November 2022 1- All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 6- Open House 9- Pre-ACT Test, 10th Graders 12- STS Placement Test (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 21-25 Thanksgiving Break December 2022 3- STS Placement Test (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 8- All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 10- Christmas Dance, OKC Convention Center 14-16 Final Exams 19- 31 No School, Christmas Break January 2023 3- First Day of Spring Semester 16- MLK Day, No School 26-29 Boys KAIROS 29-Feb. 4 Catholic Schools Week February 2023 2-9 Girls KAIROS 15- 11th Grade Retreat 16- Rose Day @ State Capitol 17- Feeder Leader Day 20- No School, Teacher In-Service Day 22- Ash Wednesday - All School Mass (9:30 a.m) 27- Freshmen Welcome Night (1st of 2) 28- Freshmen Welcome Night (2 of 2) March 2023 7- College Night 13-17 Spring Break 21- All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) April 2023 5- 9th Grade Retreat @ BCMHS 7- Stations of the Cross (9:15 a.m., dismissal 1:45 p.m.) 10- No School, Easter Monday 11-14 Olympics Week 11- Olympics Torch Run (7:30 a.m.); Olympics Blacklight Assembly (1:05 p.m.) 12- Olympics Academic Bowl (1:45 p.m.) 13- Olympics Talent Show (1:05 p.m.) 13- MORP Dance @ Gymnasium (8-10 p.m.) 14- Field Day (All Day) 18- All School Mass - Red Cord Mass (9:30 a.m.) 22- Prom @ Will Rogers Theater (8-10 p.m.) 28- Annual Auction May 2023 1- Awards Assembly 2- All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 1-12 AP Testing 9-11 Senior Finals 14- Baccalaureate @ St. John the Baptist, Edmond 15- Senior Robing 16- Graduation (7 p.m.) 25- Last Day of School 29- Memorial Day
Crossings Christian
13- PreSchool-8th Conference Day 14-17 Fall Break 18- 10th-12th On-Site Testing/ 9th Grade Life Skills November 2022 21-25 Thanksgiving Break December 2022 12-16 7th/8th Quarterly Testing/ Semester Exams 16- Early Release/ End of 1st Semester 19-30 Christmas Break January 2023 2- No Students/ Staff Personal Development 3- Classes Resume 9- PreACT Testing 16- MLK Holiday, No School February 2023 17-20 Winter Break March 2023 6-10 7th/8th Quarterly Testing 13-17 Spring Break 24- PreSchool-8th Conference Day, 9th-12th Regular Schedule April 2023 7- Good Friday Holiday, No School May 2023 1-5 Lower/ Middle School Standardized Testing 15-17 Senior Final Exams 19-24 5th-8th Testing/ 9th-11th Final Exams 24- Last Day of Classes 25- EOY Ceremonies/ Commencement
Heritage Hall August 2022 15-16 ECC and Lower School Orientation/ Middle School Meet and Greet 16- Upper School Last Minute Details Day 17- First Day of School September 2022 5- Labor Day, No Classes October 2022 7-10 Fall Break 11- Classes Resume November 2022 17- Grandparents and Special Friends Day 18- Lower School Parent/Teacher Conferences (No Classes for PreSchool-5th Grade) 21-25 Thanksgiving Break 28- Classes Resume December 2022 16-20 Upper School Exams 19-31 Christmas Break January 2023 3- Faculty In-Service Day, No Classes 4- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No Classes February 2023 10-13 Mid-Winter Break 14- Classes Resume March 2023 6-10 Heritage Hall Explore Week 10- ECC, Lower School, and 5th Grade Parent/ Teacher Conferences (No Classes for PreSchool-5th Grade) 13-17 Spring Break April 2023 7- Faculty In-Service Day, No Classes/ Teacher Appreciation Luncheon May 2023 15-19 Senior Exams 19-25 Upper School Exams 21- Baccalaureate 22- Fourth Grade Farewell 24- Middle School Graduation 25- Upper School Graduation
Putnam City August 2022 10- Classes Begin September 2022 5- Labor Day, No Classes (All District Offices Closed)
August 2022 9- New Parent/ K-4th Parent Orientations, 5th-12th Parent Orientations 10- K-4th Student Orientations/ Open House 10-12 PreSchool/PreK Orientations 11- K-12th First Day of School 15- PreSchool/PreK First Day of School
October 2022 13- Parent Conferences, No Classes 14-17 Fall Break 17- Professional Day, No Classes
September 2022 5- Labor Day Holiday, No School
December 2022 16- End of 1st Semester 19- Winter Break Begins
October 2022 6-12 7th/8th Grade Quarterly Testing 12- 9th-11th PSAT/ Upper School Early Release
November 2022 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
January 2023 2- Professional Day, No Classes
3- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No School (All District Offices Closed) February 2023 20- President’s Day, No Classes (District Offices Open) March 2023 10- Conferences/ Enrollment Day (No School) 13-17 Spring Break (District Offices Closed) April 2023 14- No School (High School/ District Offices Open) May 2023 18- Last Day of Classes (if no snow days used) 29- Memorial Day (District Offices Closed)
Casady School August 2022 1-4 College Application Boot Camp 3- Freshman Orientation (8:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.) 4- Freshmen Orientation (con’t) (8:45a.m. - 1p.m.) 6- Primary Division Play Date for New Families (910 a.m.) 15- 7th-8th Grade Orientation (8:30 - 10 a.m.), Upper Division Orientation (9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.), Lower Division Orientation (10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.), 6th Grade Orientation (10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.), 5th Grade Orientation (1-3 p.m.) 17- First Day of Classes; Primary Division Parent/ Student Orientation Visit; Senior Sunrise (6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.) September 2022 5- Labor Day, No Classes 20- Upper Division Honor Code Signing Ceremony (11-11:30 a.m.) 21-22 6th Grade Retreat 23- Parent/ Teacher Conferences (No Classes) 26-30 Homecoming Week 29- Celebration of Alumni Banquet (6-7 p.m.) 30- Fall Fest (5-7 p.m.) October 2022 1- Homecoming Dance (9-11 p.m.) 2- Admissions Testing, Middle and Upper Divisions (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 7-10 Fall Break 12- PSAT/ PreACT Testing (8:30 a.m.) 16- Primary Division Open House (2-4 p.m.) 20-21 5th Grade Retreat 28- All School Halloween Celebration November 2022 4- No Classes 9- Upper Division Open House (6:30 - 8 p.m.) 21-25 Thanksgiving Break December 2022 13- 75th Day of School Celebration 13-16 Upper Division Final Exams 14-19 Middle Division Final Exams 19-30 Christmas Break January 2023 4- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No Classes 28- Winter Ball (9-11 p.m.) February 2023 10-13 Winter Break, No Classes 16- 75th Anniversary Coast-to-Coast Alumni Event 17- 75th Anniversary Festival/Carnival 18- 75th Anniversary Gala 24- Winter Parent/ Teacher Conferences (No Classes) 26-28 Blue Week Begins March 2023 1-4 Blue Week con’t 13-20 Spring Break 21- Classes Resume April 2023 7- Good Friday, No Classes 9- Easter 14- No Upper Division Classes 19- Cum Laude Ceremony (11:20 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 24-27 Lower Division ER Testing, 3rd-4th Grade 28- No Classes May 2023 1-3 Middle Division ERB Testing 12- Boys’ Banquet (6:30 - 8 p.m.) 13- Girls’ Banquet (6:30 - 8 p.m.) 14- Senior Showcase (2-4 p.m.) 15- Senior Celebration (11-11:30 a.m.) 18-19 4th Grade Campout 23-26 Upper Division Final Exams 29- Memorial Day, Campus Closed 31- Jr./Sr. Prom (9-11 p.m.) June 2023 2- Baccalaureate (5 p.m.) 3- Graduation (7 p.m.)
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OKC Public Schools
10- Easter Monday, No Classes
August 2022 11- Classes Begin
May 2023 1-12 AP Testing Dates - Assigned by College Board 24-26 Last Day of School
September 2022 5- Labor Day, No School 13- Parent Conferences 15- Parent Conferences 16- No School
Deer Creek Schools
October 2022 10-14 Fall Break 17- Professional Development, No School November 2022 21-25 Thanksgiving Break 28- Teacher Work Day, No School December 2022 19- Winter Break Starts January 2023 3- Teacher Work Day, No School 4- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No School February 2023 14- Parent Conferences 16- Parent Conferences 17- No School 20- Professional Development, No School March 2023 13-17 Spring Break 20- Professional Development, No School April 2023 7- Instructional Make-Up Day (if needed), No School May 2023 23- Last Day of Classes
Mount St. Mary August 2022 10- Rocket Rookie Rally and Freshmen Orientation, Returning Student Orientation 11- Classes Begin September 2022 5- Labor Day, No Classes 15- All School Retreat 16- Archdiocesan Fall In-Service, No Classes October 2022 12- PSAT for 9th-11th Grade, Senior Retreat 14-17 Fall Break 18- Professional Learning Day, No Classes November 2022 16- PreACT for 10th Grade, Freshmen Retreat, Upper Class Career Day 21-25 Thanksgiving Break December 2022 14-16 Fall Finals 19- Christmas Break Begins, No School January 2023 3- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No Classes February 2023 20- Spring Professional Learning Day, No Classes March 2023 13-17 Spring Break 20- Archdiocesan Spring In-Service, No Classes April 2023 7- Good Friday, No Classes
August 2022 10- First Day of School (Late Start) September 2022 2- Remote Learning Day 5- Labor Day, No School
December 2022 6- Freshmen Retreat 7- Holy Day Mass 9- No Friday Mass 10- Christmas Dance 13-16 Semester Exams 19-30 Christmas Break January 2023 2- No School, CWSP Make-Up Day 3- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No School 17- 9th-10h Grade MAP Testing February 2023 7- Parent/ Teacher Conferences 20- Holiday, No School 22- Ash Wednesday Mass
October 2022 10-11 Parent Teacher Conference Nights 13-14 Fall Break 17- No School
March 2023 7- Senior Retreat 13-17 Spring Break
November 2022 18- Remote Learning Day 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
April 2023 7- Holiday, No School 18- 9th-10th Grade MAP Testing
December 2022 19-30 Winter Break
May 2023 1-12 AP Testing (Dates released by College Board) 15-17 Senior Final Exams 18- Junior Retreat 20- Baccalaureate Mass 21- Class of 2023 Graduation 26- Final Exams 29- Holiday, No School 30-31 Final Exams
January 2023 2- Professional Development Day, No School 3- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No School February 2023 6-7 Parent Teacher Conferences, Secondary Enrollment (7th-12th Grade) 17- Remote Learning Day 20- President’s Day, No School March 2023 6-7 Parent Teacher Conferences (Elementary, PreK-6th Grade) 10- No School 13-17 Spring Break April 2023 7- April Day, No School
June 2023 1- Final Exams 2- Last Day of School
Harding Fine Arts August 2022 9- Senior Sunrise (6 a.m.) 10- First Day of School
May 2023 18- Last Day of School
September 2022 5- Labor Day, No School 23- Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Cristo Rey OKC
October 2022 13-14 Fall Break 17- Professional Development, No School
August 2022 4- CWSP Draft Day 8- First Day of School 15- Start of CWSP 25- An Evening of Royals
November 2022 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
September 2022 5- Labor Day, No School 16- Staff Development/No CWSP, CWSP Make-Up Day 20- MAP Testing, 9th - 10th Grade
December 2022 14- No Late Start 19-30 Winter Break January 2023 2- Last Day of Winter Break 3- Classes Resume 16- MLK Day, No School
October 2022 11- 9th Grade PSAT Testing 12- 10th/11th Grade PSAT Testing 13- Parent/ Teacher Conferences 14-17 Fall Break, No School 17- Staff Development, No CWSP 20- Sophomore Retreat
February 2023 17- Parent/ Teacher Conferences 20- No School 27- Professional Development, No School
November 2022 1- All Saint’s Day, Holy Day Mass 4- No Friday Mass 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
April 2023 7- No School, Snow Day
March 2023 13-17 Spring Break
May 2023 17- Last Day of School
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Parents, students: Embrace change as classes return By Rachel Dallalio Student Intern The back-to-school season is underway as parents prepare their children for the first day of school with shopping and other activities The staff at schools such as Heritage Hall and Casady are also getting ready for returning and new students. Director of guidance and counselor at Heritage Hall Kylie Lyons said incremental adjustments to a child’s schedule are a good way for parents to get started. “Easing into the schoolyear routine will help you and your child feel mentally and emotionally prepared for the new school year,” Lyons said. This tip is on the top of Casady School Middle Division Director Sara Zedlitz’s list, too. “It's tempting to want to wring every last ounce of summer out of the days running right up to the first day of school,” Zedlitz said. “While completely understandable, it can often make for a rough re-entry when school starts.” Parents have the opportunity to develop a solid balance between routine and relaxation leading up to the beginning of the school year. Lyons said it is impor-
tant to take a breath and have some last-minute fun and enjoy family time before the back-to-school rush. “Don’t attempt to create an entirely new lifestyle in a few weeks,” Lyons said. “Developing and adjusting to a new routine is already stressful enough.” Students are going to experience change as they begin the school year which is why the preparation process is important, as well as individualistic. “Though the support may look different based on their age and stage of development, our older children still need help with honing healthy, realistic habits,” Lyons said. “Have grace as they navigate the new year and higher expectations.” Zedlitz agreed that change is inevitable at the start of every new school year for students. “It is important for parents to anticipate that their child may experience changes in their friendships in the first days and weeks of school as everyone returns and acclimates to the summer changes,” Zedlitz said. Zedlitz said parents should try to stay up-to-date with their students' assignments and curriculum as well as all the activities they
Fridayland schools are set to open for classes soon. School officials say there are several ways to prepare students for the change in routines.
are involved in at school. “I think it's important for parents to try and put aside that ‘in my day lens’ and approach their child's experience from a place of curiosity,” Zedlitz said. The schools ask the parents to pay close attention to the habits of their children and how they can be supportive of the changes in those habits. “Be mindful that every child will require a different approach to support,” Lyons said. “Building supports that align with your child’s identified strengths
Easing the transition: 1. Find a way to ease children back into the school-year routine. 2. Take time to discuss goals with the children for the upcoming school year. 3. Do not rush the children into the new routine for the school year. 4. Work with the child to designate a workspace solid place of focus for them during the school year.
will ensure that they feel seen and supported
throughout the school year.”
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About our schools: Mount St. Mary Catholic High School 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.
Crossings Christian School 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 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 academic curriculum for students in PreK-12, as well as unique leadership opportunities, a wide spectrum of athletics, and a welldeveloped 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.
Cristo Rey OKC 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 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, hands-on experience that fosters critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
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Stanton is Harding Fine Arts’ new superintendent Harding Fine Arts Academy (HFAA), an arts-integrated public charter high school located in central Oklahoma City, welcomed its new superintendent, Taylor C. Stanton. After conducting a national search, Stanton joins HFAA with years of experience as a teacher, grant program coordinator, activities and music director, curriculum
advisor and principal for a K-12 school. In addition to his many career accomplishments, Stanton successfully established an arts council in Maricopa, Ariz., bringing together several communities to appreciate and celebrate art. “I’m excited to bring a new perspective to HFAA,” said Superintendent Stanton. “ This school has a long history with the community
About our schools: Casady School 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.
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School 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 spiritualdevelopment 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.
and I look forward to helping strengthen that bond and to create an inclusive atmosphere for all of our diverse students, staff and community.” Stanton grew up in St. Louis, Mo. He obtained a bachelor of music education from Southeast Missouri State University, where he played saxophone and percussion. After graduating he moved to Phoenix, Ari-
zona to start his career with various K-12 schools. He earned his Master of Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. The hiring committee launched a nationwide search to fill this position with assistance from Oklahoma Public School Resource Center. The hiring committee was comprised of Harding Fine Arts Academy School and Foundation board
How parents can pitch in at children’s schools Giving back to one’s community can take many forms. Some may give back by supporting legislature to make communities more inclusive, while others may volunteer with their local fire departments. Parents of school-aged youngsters can typically find many opportunities to give back through their children’s schools. The following are some ideas: • Tutor. • Mentor. • IT support: Parents with significant experience in tech or information technology can offer to lend a hand or provide advice or insight in support of a school’s IT staff. • Organizer: Schools host many functions in a typical school year, and officials typically ask parents to pitch in so such events can be successful. For example, parents can help organize school fundraisers, dances and holiday bazaars. • Chaperone on field trips. • Assistant coach: Many schools pay stipends to the head coaches of their athletic teams, but parents can serve as unpaid assistants or support staff during the season. For example, parents can volunteer to work as gameday staff, taking tickets at the gate or directing ticket holders where to park. • Club official: Extracurricular clubs also can benefit from parents willing to work as volun-
teers. Parents can help students who want to start new clubs or serve as moderators or helpers in existing clubs. • Speaker: High schools may host periodic career days throughout the school year to help students on the cusp of applying to college uncover potential career paths. Parents with significant professional experience in a given field can offer to speak to students on career days, sharing information about their careers and industries and answering any questions students may have.
members with expertise in school administration, curriculum development, arts education and executive search. For more information, visit hfaafoundation.org or call (405) 702-6939.
TAYLOR C. STANTON
Back to School
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CASADY Casady’s first graduating class included five students.
From Page 1 businessmen, out of concern for the quality of education available at that time in the city and recognizing the contribution of independent schools to American education, was discussing the possibility of starting a college preparatory church school in the classical tradition. Their assessment of the community’s needs focused the diocese on education. This resulted in a financially feasible plan for a school, which, in many ways, resembled from the beginning the inclusive, family-oriented, and coeducational nature of Casady School today. In September of 1947, the school, known then as Casady Hall, opened its doors and welcomed its first 36 students scattered through seventh, eighth and ninth grades to its donated 38-acre campus on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Britton Road. These first students were taught by a faculty of just four; but the work of these devoted educators laid the foundation for decades of future success. “The faculty has been the foundation and hallmark of the Casady experience throughout its 75 years,” said Sheldon. “The founders sought individuals with personal and professional qualifications of integrity, exceptional character and intellectual strength. The national recognition Casady continues to receive today is built upon this treasury of talent.” Early classes were held in the remodeled pony stable and meals were served in the old feed building, which later became known as the “Snack Shack.” Nearly two years later, the spiritual center of campus was completed, the Chapel of St. Edward the Confessor, which now hosts more than 500 daily Chapel services each school year.
Casady School’s Class of 2022 toss their hats in the air after their graduation ceremony. At the end of the first academic year, the school changed its name from Casady Hall to what it is today: Casady School. In the 75 years since its first classes met a lot has changed. The school’s first graduating class held five students. “Today, we graduate class sizes boasting more than 80 students every year, contributing to a network of more than 4,500 alumni across the world who are leaders, contributors, and pioneers in their careers,” Sheldon said. “Their education at Casady School was formed around the founders’ original vision; that small classes and personal attention from our faculty cultivate our students’ intellectual life; a healthy sense of competition improves our students’ physical prowess; and religious instruction deepens our students’ understanding of spiritual reality.” From its humble beginnings, Casady’s campus today spreads across 80 acres in the heart of Oklahoma City. Every day the school serves nearly 1,000 students of all ages, from PreK through 12th grade and is home to more than 200 faculty and staff. The school works hard to create traditional, yet forwardthinking, learning environments for its students. This
commitment, its strong roots and its outlook to a sustainable future differentiate Casady from other schools in Oklahoma City. In just the recent past, the school has added a Welcome Center that centers around a multi-level safety and security plan; the Johnston Math Building, a Silver LEED Certified building; the Records Science and Art building with a cross-collaborative space for science and art; the Nichols Activity Center, a multi-purpose facility that serves as a tornado shelter; as well as other numerous building and renovation projects through the years. Additionally, the new Campaign for Casady is the result of a well-researched and strategically-staged plan, designed to bring leadership’s vision for the school to life. The priorities identified to be a part of this campaign were selected through a thorough and exhaustive process that began with thoughtful dialogue with the Board of Trustees and Administration about the school’s future. The first priority is expansion and renovation of the Loeffler Primary Division, a building that has served the youngest Cyclones since 1969. This significant construction project will touch every square foot of the existing building and add
Above: An aerial photo of the Casady School campus in 1953. At left: Bishop Thomas Casady at the construction of the school’s chapel. roughly 7,500 square feet of classroom space to allow for increased enrollment and an enhanced Montessori-based learning environment with innovative programming. “The vision of our founders has guided us and will continue to be the mark we strive for as we embrace all the future has in store for us,” Sheldon said. “This year as we look back on the bold men and women who shaped our school, we also look forward to those yet to come, who will carry Casady School to even greater heights. Join us, for this year of celebration as we are faithful to the past while moving bravely into the future.” Casady School develops
excellence, confidence and integrity in each of its students and prepares them with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for success. Casady welcomes a student body that reflects the diversity of the world around us. It is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, Southwest Preparatory Conference, Malone Schools Online Network through the Malone Family Foundation, and has been accepted for provisional membership in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.