OKC FRIDAY
Vol. 58 No. 19 • One Section • 16 pages •September 13, 2024 $1 per copy
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Canterbury 24-25 season begins with premiere
Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma City’s largest and oldest choir, announces its 2024-2025 season, featuring one world premiere, one Oklahoma premiere, and a holiday concert filled with new and traditional music, a festive beginning to the holiday season. Under the artistic leadership of Dr. Julie Yu, Canterbury Voices begins its season with the world premiere of Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate and his work, Loksi’ Shaali’ (Shell Shaker), the first opera composed entirely in an American Indian language. Shell Shaker makes its world premiere with guest conductor Tianhui Ng and the OKC Philharmonic at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. Joining Canterbury are five nationally-recognized American Indian opera singers. “Canterbury is thrilled to debut Jerod Tate’s amazing opera,”
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By Richard Hefton
Retired
President, Editor
and
Oklahoma.
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Braden and Betty Jane Garrett used their son’s tickets to watch the Oklahoma Sooners. Send us your game day photos and any traditions you have. Email those to rose@okcfriday.com.
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Oklahoma County Newspapers, Inc.
Retired Commanding General Oklahoma Air National Guard
Congratulations on 50 years of publishing a true “local community newspaper,” and a tribute to its founder’s vision of a news service void overlooked by the so-called “smart money” in the industry.
Leland Gourley was one of a small circle of my mentors as an apprentice publisher and in time we would become partners in publishing ventures and commercial newspaper printing operations.
From my first association with Leland to the end, when asked, I always said “Leland Gourley has a thousand ideas a day, and a few of them might work?” Certainly, those he pursued actually succeeded, as has FRIDAY, to the everlasting benefit to the northwest metro community!
FRIDAY has maintained sound journalistic management with a mission to identify and solidify a community. The goal to publish 1,000 local names in each edition and useful community news has been a major contribution to the 50-year success. And determined insistence on giving the news the market “needs,” the staff has never forgotten to give their readers the news they
John F. Kennedy Awards honorees are announced
By Rose Lane Editor
Marilyn Luper Hildreth, daughter of civil rights pioneer Clara Luper, local journalist Ali Meyer, the Trae Young Family Foundation, and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt are to be honored during the 2024 John F. Kennedy Community Service Awards Gala.
Luper is to receive the Mark Ruffin Lifetime Achievement Award.
The event is set for 7 p.m., Sept. 19 in the Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center, 201 N. Walker Ave. A VIP cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m.
The John F. Kennedy Awards celebrate Oklahomans whose philanthropy has served the community in impactful ways. Proceeds from the gala support the Santa Fe Family Life Center (SFFLC) in its mission to provide community through inclusive and accessible programs for individuals with disabilities, veterans and underresourced youth.
“This year’s John F. Kennedy Community Service Award honorees have made an indelible mark on their communities, offering hope and championing the greater
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Irish break AP record
The results of the spring Advanced Placement exams are in, and McGuinness continues to excel with a total of 127 students named AP Scholars, the largest number of McGuinness students to ever receive the honor.
This is up 4 percent from 2023.
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Dog of the Week
In May, 324 BMCHS students took 650 exams in 24 subjects with a record 87% of students earning a passing score of 3 or higher. In the class of 2024, 75 percent of BMCHS graduates took an Advanced Placement exam, while the
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Cooper was adopted from the Humane Society on Western back in 2015. His dads are Steve Kochenower and Kyle Impson. He loves to sit out on the back deck to patrol for squirrels crossing the yard. He also likes walks to the park with our son Kash and spends his time indoors cuddling his favorite toys. His tongue is always hanging out just a smidge and “howl-talks” when he gets excited about something i.e. dinner, walks, getting out of the car etc. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
The Lewises in their brightest orange, cheering on their Oklahoma State Cowboys, from left, Bauer Lewis, Les Thomas (OSU hype man) with Jodi and David Lewis. Jodi is the president and CEO of Leadership
A couple of nonprofit retirees: Dan Straughan, longtime executive director of the Homeless Alliance, and Debby Hampton, longtime president and CEO of the United Way of Central Oklahoma. Dan received the Festival of Hope Legacy Award and Debby was the keynote speaker.
Festival of Hope
Dale Edwards, case management supervisor, Diversion
and Sumer Dismuke, community partner coordinator, Diversion Hub, accept the Innovator of Hope Award from Margi Preston, HeartLine CEO, and Dr. Nancy Nagle, HeartLine board president during HeartLine’s Festival of Hope. HeartLine is a support line and a lifeline for everyone in the community. Its confidential crisis lines and helplines run 24-hours-a-day and seven days a week.
clockwise, starting at
In photos,
left: Anna Kernes and Rachel Jamieson; Amy and Emma Wheeler; Marshall Moore, Danille Wilson, Anne Forshee, Mary Ellen Knewtson and Tim Brandt.; and Amanda and Jason Sansone.
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Hub,
The Greatest Show on Earth
With everything from live camels and Seth Lewis dressed as a ringmaster to the four “Edith Heads” fitting an actress and the lau’themed afterparty, this year’s Renaissance Ball was truly THE Greatest Show on Earth. Chaired by Lance McDaniel and Melissa Scaramucci, center in photo above, the gala benefited the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and was centered around the Hollywood costume designer Edith Head exhibit going on there. Flanking the co-chairmen are Kindt Steven Myers and Todd Scaramucci. At right: Joy and Paul Baresel enjoy champagne
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good,” said Bryan Jackson, interim director of the Santa Fe Family Life Center. “Together with our dedicated volunteers and sponsors, we look forward to shining a light on the Oklahoma philanthropists whose enduring legacies will continue to inspire positive change for years to come.”
Marilyn Luper Hildreth is the daughter of civil rights icon Clara Luper. Marilyn became active with the NAACP Youth Council at a young age and was one of the original thirteen children who participated in the first sit-in that took place in Oklahoma City at Katz Drug Store. She is known for making the motion at the council for the group to go to Katz and sit until they were served. Marilyn accompanied her mother on dozens of protests and marches to end segregation, including the March on Washington in 1963. Emboldened by hearing the words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Marilyn dedicated her life to fighting for the equality of everyone. A trailblazer in the workforce, she was the first woman ever hired at Allstate Insurance in Oklahoma City where she went on to win many business and professional awards. Marilyn is the mother of three children and five grandchildren.
Mayor David Holt became Oklahoma City’s 38th mayor in 2018. The first Native American mayor of the capital city of Oklahoma, he was re-elected in 2022 with more votes than any candidate for mayor since 1959. In his second year in office, Mayor Holt recorded his signature achievement, shepherding the development and successful passage of MAPS 4, an ambitious $1.1 billion package that will address 16 critical challenges and opportunities across the city. Mayor Holt has emerged as a national leader among mayors. In
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2023, Holt was named one of TIME’s “100 Next” most influential people in the world. In 2025-2026, he will serve as President of the United States Conference of Mayors. In his professional life, Mayor Holt is the Dean of the Oklahoma City University School of Law. He and his wife Rachel have two children.
Ali Meyer has been recognized for her journalistic integrity by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Oklahoma Associated Press and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. She is a twotime Edward R. Murrow Award winner for her work documenting the survival of tornado victims and spotlighting stories of tribal custody issues. Her investigative and long-form reporting work has resulted in more than a dozen regional Emmy Awards. In addition, she has also been awarded five national Gracie Awards for her reports on issues affecting women, including a Grand Champion Gracie for her work documenting her own breast cancer diagnosis. Ali and her husband have four daughters.
The mission of the Trae Young Family Foundation is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential by promoting mental health and wellness. The foundation strives to equip those who may be struggling with mental health issues with the tools, resources and support needed in order to thrive. The organization seeks to empower individuals to take control of their mental health and achieve their full potential.
Previous award winners include Marnie Taylor, Maggie Nichols, Mark Ruffin, Phil Busey, Tricia Everest, Toby Keith, Lou Kerr, Desmond Mason, Jennifer Love Meyer, Polly Nichols, Mike Turpen and Kari Watkins.
Sponsorship opportunities and ticket information can be found at sfflc.com/jfk-award.
Renaissance Ball goes Hollywood
- Photos by Rose Lane
Oklahoma City Museum of Art President and CEO Michael J. Anderson and Board of Trustees Chairman Suzette Hatfield and her husband Kim during the 48th Annual Renaissance Ball. The event celebrated the Edith Head exhibit, now on the display at the museum. For more photos, see our Sept. 20 issue.
Above: Tom and Brenda McDaniel cheer on the hard work of their son, Lance, who co-chaired with the event with Melissa Scaramucci. At left: Steven and Linda Slawson.
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said Dr. Yu. “And that it will be premiered in Oklahoma makes it an even more momentous and singular experience for our state.”
On Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. the Civic Center Music Hall is to be filled with festive, holiday music with Canterbury’s grand chorus, the Canterbury Youth Voices Chorale, and the OKC Philharmonic. Featuring an ecelectic mix of music including the
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national average was just 35 percent. In addition, 62 percent of those graduates scored a 3 or higher on at least 1 AP Exam, almost three times the national average (21.7 percent) and over six times the state average (9.7 percent). So while the number of students and exams in total are increasing, so is the pass rate. Also, BMCHS has also expanded the number of AP courses offered to 24 last year, offering Precalculus and Spanish Literature for the first time.
The AP program offers college-level courses for students while still in high school. Beyond providing students the academic rigor and experience of a college-level class, these courses also offer the opportunity for students to earn college credit for qualifying scores on the end of the year AP exam. Taking AP exams gives students an advantage in college by allowing them to earn credit while in high school. This opens up time in their college schedules, so that they have the opportunity to graduate early and save money on their collegiate education.
With the AP Scholar Awards, College Board’s Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. The different award levels are:
● AP Scholar — Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
● AP Scholar with Honor — Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
● AP Scholar with Distinction — Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of
Oratorio de “Noël” by Saint-Saëns, Gustav Holst’s “Christmas Day,” traditional standards like “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night,” and newer works by Dan Forrest, Shawn Kirchner, and Michael John Trotta.
Closing the season on March 1, 2025, Canterbury presents the Oklahoma premiere of American composer Eric Whitacre’s powerful work, “The Sacred Veil,” featuring voices with cello and piano. Special guest, Poet and Lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri, presents a
these exams.
The BMCHS students recognized with awards are:
AP Scholar (49) — Michael Al-botros ’25, Carl Amaya ’26, Blair Billen-Mills ’25, Nate Cauthen ’24, Edward “Zane” Challis ’25, Taylor Chance ’25, Ian Chavez ’25, Avary Cronic ’25, Taylor Davidson ’25, Michael Dolan ’25, Hannah Earley ’25, Abigail Edwards ’25, Erin Elpedes ’25, Jack Foster ’24, Harrison Fried ’25, Annabelle Harden ’25, Zara Harroz ’25, Cecilia Ho ’24, Rebecca Horn ’25, Hailey Johnson ’24, Sterling Kovash ’25, Margaret Krodel ’25, Isabella Kunnath ’24, Julia McCasland ’25, Bridgette McCollum ’25, Christopher McCoy ’25, Porter Menz ’24, Olivia Metz ’25, Peri Mossman ’25, Catherine Nguyen ’25, Claire Nguyen ’24, Thien-An Nguyen ’24, Tiffany Nguyen ’25, Sophie Pierce ’25, Alexandra Regier ’24, Evan ReyesGilliland ’24, Joseph Rogers ’25, Huang Rountree ’24, Tabytha Roy ’24, Johnathan Santos ’24, Max Schomas ’25, Cori Seymour ’25, Sydney Starr ’24, Lucas Stone ’25, Ava Thielke ’24, Ellie
pre-concert talk sharing about the concept of love and loss, a thin veil that separates the past from the future, the living from the dead, the temporal from the eternal. A simple\concept packed with mystery and complexity as a lived experience.
“This season’s diverse variety of powerful and beautiful music promises to evoke a broad range of emotions,” said Executive Director Pam Mowry. “I am especially proud that Oklahoma’s own Canterbury Voices was chosen to
Torres ’25, Taylor Vann ’24, Beatrice Vogler ’24, and Laura White ’25.
AP Scholar with Honor (31) — Zitali Armenta ’24, Harper Blevins ’25, Vanessa Bui ’25, Jackson Chase ’25, Matthew DellOsso ’25, William Gauthier ’25, Christian Green ’24, Ava Haag ’25, Ian Harris ’24, Kylee Hart ’25, Aidan Healy ’25, Santiago Hernandez ’24, Burke Johnson ’25, Laurel Kelley ’24, Magnolia Kirt ’24, Macy Lewis ’24, Charles Lorenz ’25, Michaela Love ’25, Trent Morris ’25, Reagan Morrow ’25, Ruben Munoz ’25, Sara Newby ’24, Christian Nguyen ’25, Olivia Pefferman ’25, Lillie Rainbolt ’24, Patrick Reese ’24, Lena Shadid ’25, Ella Thomas ’24, Jackie Thomas ’25, Kendall West ’24, and Gregory White ’24.
AP Scholar with Distinction (47) — Danny Bryan ’24, Samantha Chappell ’24, Andre Chirinos ’25, Fina Chongwa ’24, Ella Christiansen ’24, Joseph Coats ’25, Coffey Collier ’25, Owen Cunningham ’24, John a Keratry ’25, Joseph Dickerson ’25, Ashlyn Dolan ’25, Andrew Elder ’24, Claire Ellis ’25, Abigail
premiere this highly anticipated operatic work by Oklahoma Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate. With the Oklahoma premiere of The Sacred Veil by composer Eric Whitacre in March, our 56th season promises to be full of breathtaking moments you simply won’t want to miss.” Season tickets for Canterbury Voices’ 2024-2025 season are currently available for purchase, and patrons are encouraged to secure their seats early. Single tickets are now on sale.
Fankhauser ’24, Erik Fankhauser ’24, Martin Goff ’24, Brock Gowens ’24, Oliver Gumerson ’25, Blake Harrington ’25, Kaylin Hart ’24, Margaret Knudtson ’24, Clara Koktavy ’24, Walker Lape ’24, Amy Le ’25, Zella Leffel ’24, Ryan McClanahan ’25, McKenzie Morgan ’24, Paris Nguyen ’24, Leonard “Chisa” Nwanebu ’24, William Oldfield ’24, Isabella Pogue-Cappellaro ’24, Lauren Potter ’25, Kyla Reid ’25, Pyeatt Rivera ’25, Andrew Schein ’25, Cate Shadid ’24, Benji Silvernail ’24, Samantha Stevenson ’24, Quenby Swanson ’25, Dean Sylvester ’24, Asher Thorson ’24, Leo Ton ’25, Charlotte Waldo ’24, Sava Wedman ’24, Jeffrey Wienecke ’24, Ben Willis ’25, and Mark Willis ’25.
CALENDAR
THEATRE
Sept. 22 • Conductor’s Spellbook
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic is set to kick off its 36th season with the return of the Discovery Family Series. The first of three performances, titled “The Conductor’s Spellbook,” will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2:00 pm at the Civic Center Music Hall. “Spellbook” is the story of an imaginary adventure of Tony Stradivarius as he discovers that he can make the instruments come to life! Come enjoy this whimsical tale of a young boy’s imaginary experience on the stage. Preconcert activities, arts, crafts and instruments begin at 1:00 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit okcphil.org or call the ticket office at (405) 8425381.
SCIENCE MUSEUM
Sept. 28 • Tinkerfest
Tinkerfest is a free, daylong celebration of the curiosity and creativity at Science Museum Oklahoma from 9 am to 4 pm. This event gives atten
dees the opportunity to get handson expe
rience learning how things work through tinkering activities like disassembling cars, creating music, book
Sept. 19 • Town Hall Lecture
The Oklahoma City Town Hall Lecture Series is excited to announce its roster of celebrity speakers for the 202425 season. The series kicks off on Sept. 19 with comedian and CEO of The Babylon Bee, Seth Dillon. The Babylon Bee is now the most widely read satirical news outlet in the world with almost fourmillion followers on X. Dillon has been an international leader in the battle for free speech. See Joe Theismann on Oct. 17. All six events will be held at Church of the Servant. Season passes to see all six speakers are $125 per person. To order tickets go to okctownhall.org.
binding, ukulele music and robotics. There’s something for every age and ability. Preregister at sciencemuseumok.org.
EXHIBITS
Sept. 19 • Gallery Grazioso
Opening reception for Jean Richardson from 6 – 8 pm. Meet the artist and enjoy live music and hors d’oeu
vres, 301 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Guthrie. Call (405)2094279 for information.
THIS WEEKEND
Sept. 13 • Ballet Under the Stars
Enjoy a free evening of dance and music under the stars at Scissortail Park with the OKC Ballet. Performances begin at 7 pm.
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By Any Other Name By Jodi Picoult
The bestselling author Jodi Picoult has released another novel that is destined for awards, entitled By Any Other Name, this book demonstrates Picoult’s skill that weaves the story of two talented fictional writers, Emilia Bassano 1581 and the 2020s writer Melina Green who shows her sharp wit and gift for storytelling. Their writing weaves the stories of ancestral ties that run through the line of relatives’ ties over a couple of centuries. Each young girl exhibits ambition, courage and desire and both create beautiful tales but are faced with the
problem of prejudices in women getting published. Ironically both the 1500s and the 2020s years wrap themselves with the detestable beliefs that women are not to be recognized in professional, artistic or cultural pursuits. This obviously leads to frustration. Women dwelt in the world of myths and underlined the myths which led them to believe their future was limited to becoming courtesans, prostitutes or marry into a line of wealth. Needless to say women were held to lesser roles in life, and certainly promiscuity, poverty and disdain were showered on them from every aspect of their existence.
Melina Green was intelligent, brave and a women’s rights believer that gave her the stamina to think, write, and excel in such areas. She devoted years to creative marketing, and discovered that her sonnets, poems and initial plays would only be published if said to be written by
Reagan: The Movie
Reagan, the new movie about Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is in theaters now. Filmed on location in Oklahoma during the pandemic, the uplifting biography provides an enjoyable survey of Reagan’s life, with a primary focus on his lifelong battle against communism.
Reagan stars Dennis Quaid as the President and Penelope Ann Miller as First Lady Nancy Reagan Quaid is a long-time leading man, with memorable roles in The Big Easy, The Parent Trap, The Rookie, In Good Company, I Can Only Imagine, and two Golden Globe nominated performances in Far From Heaven and The Special Relationship, where he portrays Bill Clinton Penelope Ann Miller is an equally seasoned actor, with career defining roles in Oscar winner The Artist, The Freshman Kindergarten Cop, Awakenings, and Carlito’s Way, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
The rest of the cast is an exciting blend of Hollywood names and talented Oklahoma-based actors.
Oscar winner Jon Voight is joined by Hercules alum turned Christian movie staple Kevin Sorbo, Disney television star David Henrie, American
Beauty actress Mena Suvari, The Outsiders’ Pony Boy C. Thomas Howell, Emmy nominee Kevin Dillon from Entourage, and musical legend Pat Boone Studio executive and television star Rachel Cannon, who nearly steals the show in one of the film’s funniest scenes, leads an outstanding group of Oklahomans in strong supporting roles. Featured Oklahomans include Dukes of Hazzard star Randy Wayne, America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne Farmer, former Casady theater teacher Andi Dema, awardwinning casting director Chris Freihofer, and full-time actors James Austin Kerr, Darryl Cox, Ben Hall, and Robert Peters.
Reagan is executive produced by Brent Ryan Green, an Oklahoma and Los Angeles based producer who has become one of the busiest producers for movies coming to Oklahoma. His most recent local projects include A Christmas… Present with Candace Cameron, American Underdog, Wild Indian, and I Can
men. She therefore quietly turned to an actor/singer friend to use his name and pay him as if he were the original writer. This friend was not so gifted as to be ashamed of using his name on somebody else’s work, especially when that work had been written by a woman. Her friend’s name was William Shakespeare, and the fascinating road of this scheme as it rolled through the years and became accepted as truth.
The legend was that William Shakespeare’s writing had actually been written by a woman or a society of men, and the stories sprung forth to try to make the story ring true. While the community accepted that, eventually the truth was not a concern to them. The singer Will became well-known and earned adequate means to keep up his lifestyle. Unfortunately, women were the ones to suffer the consequences from a lack of setting things straight. Often rely-
Only Imagine. Green is also active in developing Christian film and television shows outside of Oklahoma, serving as Associate Producer on Martin Scorsese’s Silence, Producer of The Covenant, and Consulting Producer on the smash hit television series The Chosen As with all Oklahoma made movies, part of the fun is identifying local locations. Downtown Guthrie plays a prominent role in the early days of Reagan’s story. And the Masonic Temple in Guthrie plays home to several of the movie’s key sets, including the Oval Office, the Kremlin, Margaret Thatcher’s office, the Inauguration, and the Berlin Wall.
Reagan premiered in theaters over Labor Day weekend, bringing in an impressive $10 million at the box office. This past weekend, Reagan earned another $8 million, indicating that the good word of mouth is driving more people to the theater. With its fun mix of Hollywood and Oklahoma-based actors and several identifiable Oklahoma locations, Reagan is a wonderful opportunity to see the Oklahoma film industry in action and reminisce about one of America’s favorite presidents.
ing on current events for the source on tales from her ancestry and a fine eye on historical fiction Picoult’s characters are so true to expectations that the story flows from one fascinating experience to another. The unexpected thrill of the prose is that there are often quotes from many of Shakespeare’s plays and odes of the times. The reader will follow along delighted that they are able to recognize these quotes.
The literary value of the entire novel is endless. This adds a dimension of excitement and enjoyment to Picoult’s plot and she continues to use it throughout the novel. Current records reveal that as of this writing, she has 40 million books in print. We can only imagine that Emilie Bassano, Melina Green and Jodi Picoult are smiling as they say, “I told you so. Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.
Big Sis Little Sis Club members stand for a photo on the practice field on Big Sis Little Sis reveal day. Front row, from left: Natalie Bui, Yen Chow and Franchesca Santos Back Row: seniors Vanesa Rangel and Amy Le.
Big Sis Little Sis Club welcomes freshmen
Freshmen girls received a warm welcome from the Big Sis Little Sis Club as freshman hall was lined with welcome baskets from anonymous upperclassmen.
The club’s goal is to provide mentorship and positive role models to freshmen girls during their first year of high school. Upperclassmen revealed their identities and met their mentees in person for
the first time.
by Kate Menz
• For the first time, McGuinness is offering AP Drawing, AP 2D Design and 3D Art. AP students, taught by instructor Monica Orr, are now be able to
work in the art room loft, which was cleaned out during the summer.
• Representative Linda Tucker of the Catholic Women’s Council visited the school to present awards to the winners of the council’s essay contest. Freshmen Ryan Kanaan, Sydney Black and Amelia Currie took first, second and third with a clean sweep in the middle school contest, which
they entered last spring. Along with the middle school winners, 2024 graduate Charlotte Waldo took second place in the high school contest. Each winner received a cash prize.
• McGuinness held its annual club walkabout. Freshmen filled the commons to learn about the various clubs. Another club walkabout is set to be held later this month for newer clubs.
IRISH ITEMS
Freshman girls gather to see what's in their Big Sis Little Sis baskets.
Photos by Kate Menz
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OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 13, 2024)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2024-2395
IN RE: The Name of: ) Sophie Marie Stroud ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE
TO:
of October, 2024, 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 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, September 13, 2024)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2024-2338
In Re: The Name of: ) Janelle Ann Bothel ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Janelle Ann Bothel has petitioned to change his/her name to Aurora Estella Valencia. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 14 day of November, 2024, before Judge Timmons at 11:00 o’clock in courtroom 201 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 13, 2024)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2024-2390
IN RE: The Name of: ) Randi Ranae Franklin )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Randi Ranae Franklin has petitioned to change his/her name to Randi Ranae Raines.
A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 14 day of November, 2024, 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/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
City of NiChols hills
Name ChaNge
FOOTBALL |
PREVIEW:
Heritage Hall hosts Fridayland rival John Marshall
Both Heritage Hall and John Marshall football teams seek their first wins of the 2024 season this Friday, when the Chargers host Fridayland rival Bears in OKC FRIDAY’s Spotlight Game of the Week.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pop Murray Field.
Heritage Hall is coming off a 28-20 loss to Lincoln Christian in a Week 1 rematch of last season’s Class 3A state championship game. Receiver Jerrod
Williams Jr. and quarterback Conner Quinterro accounted for two touchdowns each for the Chargers (0-1).
Williams caught passes from Quinterro and quarterback Canon Bronson, while Quinterro added a 4-yard pass to tailback Barrett Travis.
Meanwhile, John Marshall endured a pair of difficult losses to Clinton in Week 0 and Bethany last Friday at Taft Stadium. Quarterback Mal-
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colm Edd tossed an 8yard TD to James Allen in the fourth quarter of a 44-6 loss to the Bronchos.
Deer Creek continues its strong start to the season with its first home game against Norman North this Friday, after opening the season with two straight road games.
WEEK 2 SCHEDULE
Friday, September 13
Casady at Community Christian
Crossings Christian at OCS
Norman North at Deer Creek
John Marshall at Heritage Hall
OKC Patriots at Mount St. Mary
Putnam City at PC North
Saturday, September 14
McGuinness at Bishop Lynch (Texas), 4:30 p.m.
The Antlers (2-0) rallied for a 38-24 win at Edmond Memorial last week, behind five touchdowns from quarterback Grady Adamson.
Also on Friday, PC North hosts district
rival Putnam City and Mount St. Mary entertains the OKC Patriots.
The Panthers (1-0) rolled to a big win over Shawnee last Friday, while the Rockets (1-0) held off Community Christian for a 29-21 victory.
Crossings Christian (1-0) comes off a bye last week to visit OCS, and Casady (0-1) travels to Norman for a Week 2 matchup at Community Christian.
On Saturday, McGuinness ventures to Texas for a contest at Dallas-Bishop Lynch. – By Jason Jewell
Big 3rd quarter gets Irish past Comets
Playing to a 17-17 tie through a high-scoring first half, the McGuinness football team notched a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter to pull away for a 39-25 victory at Tulsa-Bishop Kelley last Friday night in the annual “Battle of the Bishops” contest. The defense contributed to a big night
for the Irish (1-1), as Jace Weeks returned a fumble 35 yards for a TD and Nick Pitman picked off a pass for another 33-yard scoring return.
Tom Watts and Mike Gasbarra scored on short runs, while Jett Schafer chipped in a 24-yard TD.
Kicker Noah McReynolds opened the game with a 39yard field goal and connected on all four extrapoint attempts.
ANTLERS RALLY PAST MEMORIAL
Deer Creek trailed by 10 points in the early minutes of the fourth quarter but rallied with 24 unanswered points on the way to a 38-24 win at Edmond Memorial on Friday night.
Quarterback Grady Adamson threw three touchdown passes, including two to Mason Smith, and ran for two more scores to lead the Antlers (2-0).
Adamson connected with Smith for plays covering 31 and 33 yards and Josh Kerstetter for 56 yards, while
added runs of three and one yards.
Kicker Reece Mitchell nailed a 34yard field goal and all five extra-point attempts.
CHARGERS FALL TO LINCOLN CHR.
It turned out to be a tale of two halves for Heritage Hall last Friday night in its 28-20 loss to defending state champion Lincoln Christian at Pop Murray Field.
The Chargers (0-1) opened up a big lead at halftime but were outscored 21-0 in the second half of the
rematch from last year’s Class 3A state championship game. Receiver Jerrod Williams Jr. caught two TDs of 19 yards from quarterback Conner Quinterro and 39 yards from Cannon Bronson to lead the way. Quinterro also connected with Barrett Travis for a 2-yard score.
OCS TOO MUCH FOR CYCLONES
Casady’s first-ever game as an OSSAA member turned out to be a difficult one as the
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McGuinness’ Jace Weeks (8) returned a fumble 25 yards for a touchdown against Tulsa-Bishop Kelley.
- Photo by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Antlers down Edmond
Santa Fe
Plating three runs in the third inning and adding two more in the fifth, the Deer Creek softball team pulled away for an 8-3 win over Edmond Santa Fe last Monday.
Maddie Oakley belted three hits, including a double, and drove in a run to lead the Antlers (11-7).
Kennedy Wardlaw collected a double, two RBIs and scored three more times, while Bailey Nettles also had a double and two runs scored.
Bella Owens and Ryan Amorosi added singles and combined for two RBIs.
Amorosi earned the complete-game pitching victory, allowing three runs on nine hits with a strikeout over seven innings.
Deer Creek competes in the Choctaw Festival this weekend, before hosting Owasso on Tuesday.
PANTHERS HOLD OFF BRONCHOS
Jumping out to an early lead, PC North
held off a late charge for a 6-4 victory over the OKC Bronchos last Monday.
Monica Coats and Kayleigh Andrews recorded singles and two RBIs each to lead the Panthers (4-9).
Mikala Coats and Savannah Martinez accounted for the other two hits. Pitcher Angel Franklin allowed four runs on eight hits over four innings to earn the win.
PC North hosted Newcastle last Thursday.
KNIGHTS FALL AT BETHEL
Hampered by six errors, Crossings Christian suffered a 9-4 loss at Bethel last Monday afternoon.
Jayden Kakish batted 3-for-3 with a triple, drove in three runs and scored another to lead the Knights (8-11).
Emmy Rouse and Elizabeth Porter also chipped in singles.
Pitcher Addison Martin allowed nine runs on six hits and had six strikeouts over six innings in the setback.
Crossings Christian hosts Millwood this Monday in a doubleheader starting at 5 p.m.
WEATHERFORD SWEEPS ROCKETS
With its offense held in check, Mount St. Mary endured a doubleheader loss against Weatherford on Monday.
Maddie Biswell went 2-for-3 and drove in a run, as Jayla Daniels added a single for the Rockets (8-10) in an 8-1 loss in Game 1.
Pitcher Maddie Jones surrendered eight runs on 10 hits but struck out 11 over six innings.
Daniels and Biswell also accounted for the only two hits in a 12-0 setback to the Eagles in the nightcap. Pitcher Levia Bokhari-Brewer got roughed up for 12 runs on 11 hits over three innings.
Mount St. Mary visits Elk City this Friday for a doubleheader.
LINDSAY GETS PAST CHARGERS
Heritage Hall committed five errors and was held to just two hits in a 2-1 loss at Lindsay on Monday.
Kendall Beres and Addi Thompson accounted for both hits for the Chargers (3-3). Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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Cyclones suffered a 4821 loss at Oklahoma Christian School (OCS) in Edmond last Friday.
Quarterback Ethan Hamilton threw a pair of touchdowns to Dyson Fay for 43 yards and James Elder for eight yards for Casady (0-1).
Elder took over as QB in the second half, as Hamilton suffered a minor injury, and ended the game with a TD pass to Fay.
BETHANY RUNS OVER BEARS
John Marshall endured a 44-6 loss to Bethany last Friday night at Taft Stadium. Quarterback Malcolm Edd threw an 8-
yard touchdown pass to James Allen in the fourth quarter to get the Bears (0-2) on the board.
OTHER RESULTS
In other Week 1 results on Friday, PC North cruised to a 35-3 triumph over Shawnee and Mount St. Mary held off Community Christian for a 29-21 victory.
Eagles run to 2nd at Army National Guard Invitational
With a combined seven runners in the top 15, the Harding Charter Prep boys and girls cross country teams finished second at the Army National Guard Invitational at Camp Gruber in Braggs.
Sam Carr took eighth place in the individual standings to lead the Eagles to second out of 11 teams.
James Featherstone came in 12th, followed by Andy Sac in 13th, Raimi Shadik 14th, and Keven Espionosa in 15th place.
Rachel Carr and Tegan Ashley also grabbed spots inside the top 15, finishing in 9th and 10th places, respectively, for the Eagle girls.
IRISH TAKE 3RD AT MOORE INV.
Both McGuinness teams finished third at the Moore Invitational,
as each squad put five athletes in the top 25.
Camryn Kanaly paced the Irish girls in ninth place overall and Alessandra Grella came in 13th place. Coffey Collier finished 16th, followed by Bellah Foster in 24th and Emma Meiseman in 25th place.
James Schultz and Joe Hoch ran to 11th and 12th places, respectively, for the Irish boys. Oliver Gumerson placed in 16th, while Andrew Black came in 23rd and Luke Bryan was in 24th position.
CYCLONE BOYS 4TH AT WESTMOORE
Keyed by a pair of athletes in the top 5, the Casady boys finished fourth and the girls were sixth at the Westmoore Invitational last week.
Billy Mathis grabbed third place in the individual standings, fin-
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
Rockets bring home Comet Blast title
Dropping only a single set over four matches, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 sweep over Fayetteville, Ark., last Saturday afternoon to claim the Bishop Kelley Comet Classic championship in Tulsa.
Ella Hale and Livia Ward earned All-Tournament honors, as Hale collected 57 kills and 29 digs and Ward had 10 aces, 17 kills, seven blocks and 32 digs in four games.
The Class 5A No. 1 Rockets (21-1) also beat host Tulsa-Bishop Kelley, Jenks and Stillwater.
Mount St. Mary hosts 3A No. 1 Christian Heritage this Tuesday.
CHARGERS SPLIT WITH ROCKETS, CYCLONES
ishing the 5-kilometer course in 15:58.78, and teammate Sam Rhoades finished six seconds behind in 16:05.14 for fourth place.
Two others finished inside the top 25, including Ayden Kerr in 18th and Joshua Goggins in 23rd place.
Eva Scheer and Adeline Hanneman were the only Cylcone girls in the top 25, as Scheer placed 10th and Hanneman took 21st place.
PANTHERS’ IBARRA WINS AT LAWTON
PC North’s Toni Ibarra secured the individual title by 17 seconds at the Cameron University Invitational in Lawton. Ibarra completed the 5-kilometer course in 21.23.61 and her sister Gia Ibarra was seventh for the Panther girls. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Heritage Hall enjoyed a mixed bag from last week’s action, including a 30 loss to Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary and outlasted Casady 3-2 in a 5set thriller.
Reece Foster recorded five kills and five digs, and Tatum Lentz had five kills and a block for the 3A No. 4 Chargers (9-4) against Mount St. Mary.
In the win over Casady, Foster notched 12 kills and 16 digs to lead The Hall. Kash Cooper collected eight blocks, while Ferris had 11 kills, 13 digs and two aces.
Meanwhile, the Cyclones (7-9) also endured a 3-0 loss at 5A No. 8 OCS last week.
The Chargers host 4A No. 2 Community Christian this Tuesday, and Casady entertains Fridayland rival Crossings Christian. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
OPINION OPINION O O UR UR S S TAND 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.
Advocacy often begins with voting
By Joe Dorman President and CEO
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
We are just about one week away from National Voter Registration Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 17.
Voting is regarded as one of our Constitutional rights and obligations as citizens of the United States. It is the process which cumulatively allows us to select those who will represent us in elective office and to determine certain policies put before us on the ballot.
In Oklahoma, many organizations have chosen to promote nonpartisan voter awareness and registration. The Oklahoma Libraries Association (OLA) and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL), along with the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma (LVW), have put together tool kits to help groups promote the need to register and the right to vote. You can get the OLA/ODL toolkit at oklibs.org/newsThe LVW link is my.lwv.org/ league-women-votersoklahoma.
Additionally, the
Oklahoma Academy is dedicating its upcoming Town Hall to increasing voter turnout, and the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) operates Chalk the Vote, an effort to increase teacher turnout in voting. This can be found on OICA’s social media. If you are not already registered, applications can be accepted at any time but must be received at least 25 days prior to an election to cast your vote. You can go to vote.gov/register/ oklahoma to confirm your registration, but note, it is a felony to alter voter information to prevent someone from voting. One opportunity presented to those who are allowed to register to vote is to sign up online. Go to oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp.html to register.
All Voter Registration Applications – including those submitted online –are reviewed and manually processed by the County Election Board prior to approval. Once an application has been approved, the voter will receive by mail a Voter ID card confirming the registration, which is an allowable identification for use at polls. If an application is unable to be approved, the County Election Board will notify the applicant by mail. Additionally, I want to highlight some voting rights extended to Oklahomans.
Pre-registration – Persons who are at least 17and-a-half-years-old may pre-register to vote in Oklahoma if they meet all eligibility requirements but cannot vote until they turn 18-yearsold. This ensures that the
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Constitutional right to vote is allowed to those who will turn 18 on or right before Election Day.
Provisional voting –Any voter whose name does not appear in the precinct registry, does not show a valid ID, believes an error has been made regarding his or her party affiliation (for a primary election or subsequent runoff), or for other reasons allowed by law, may cast a provisional ballot. This is often the case with a person changing their name on a driver’s license but not updating the voter registration to reflect the new name. Once the verification occurs on the ability of the person to legally vote in the precinct where the ballot was cast, the vote will be added to each race total.
In Oklahoma, provisional ballots are not counted
for any Oklahoma small group or club in the state. Another helpful connection is the Oklahoma Arthritis Foundation support group. By working with others “in the same boat” we can often find solutions for our own bodies. Moving every day and keeping an active lifestyle even with the discomfort can make improvements. An exercise coach, occupational therapist or one of the local stretch labs can also offer improvement. Do something today. - Courtesy VillagesOKC www.VillagesOKC.org (405) 990 6637
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if the voter casts a ballot in an incorrect precinct.
Felony conviction – A person convicted of a felony may register to vote when he or she has fully served his or her sentence of court-mandated calendar days, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court. A convicted felon who has been pardoned may register once a pardon has become official.
Questions regarding voter registration should be directed to your County Election Board, or the State Election Board at (405) 521-2391. I hope these tips will assist you with ensuring that you are registered and have the right to cast your vote on November 5 and every election following.
Cowboy names its East Foyer in honor of Inasmuch Foundation
Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors unveiled the naming of Inasmuch Foundation East Foyer at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
The naming honors the Foundation’s $3 million gift to the museum’s ongoing Live the Code capital campaign, which has been underway since August 2023. Live the Code is a large scale, three-year initiative to raise $40 million to modernize the storied museum’s guest experiences and infrastructure.
“We enthusiastically support the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Live the Code campaign to modernize exhibit offerings and infrastructure to one of America’s national treasures,” said Robert J. Ross, chairman and CEO of Inasmuch Foundation. “These efforts allow the Museum to continue to be a top destination for guests from across the world. Making this gift extra special, Inasmuch Foundation founder Edith Kinney Gaylord’s brother Edward L. Gaylord was instrumental in the founding of the museum in 1955.”
Planned improvements to the museum funded by Live the Code range from new cutting-edge exhibits and parking improvements to renovations of the museum’s massive art and artifact storage vault, which houses more than 25,000 items, and a relocation and expansion of the Museum’s research center to provide scholars and
the public greater access to the 3 million items housed there.
“Inasmuch Foundation continues to positively impact Oklahoma, and this generous donation will enable The Cowboy to continue transforming itself by creating best-in-theworld experiences to better teach and interpret the diverse history of the American West,” said Jeff Ewing, executive vice president and chief development officer of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Completed campaign projects include the Code of the West interactive experience, which has cutting-edge technology and a 30foot LED screen to let guests explore the “cowboy code of ethics” and become part of the larger story of the West and the Find Your West immersive exhibit, a 3,000square-foot, floor-toceiling exhibit that uses 23 million LED lights to encircle guests in western vistas and immerse them in the sights and sounds of the American frontier.
OCU lists exec group
Oklahoma City University’s Board of Trustees has installed its executive committee for the new school year, including the appointment of its first female chairperson
since the mid-1990s.
OCU alumna Jane Jayroe Gamble is now the board chairperson after serving a term as vice chairman. Jayroe Gamble, a former journalist, public official, author and the first of three Miss America contest winners from OCU, is to serve a three-year term. She’ll take the gavel for her first full board meeting as chair beginning with the board’s meeting later this month.
“Jane has been making OCU history since she was a student,”
OCU President Kenneth Evans said. “She has proven her ability to lead through a remarkable career spanning a variety of disciplines. I look forward to collaborating with her and the OCU community looks forward to her leadership as chair of our board.”
Jayroe Gamble earned a bachelor’s degree in music in 1969 and was awarded an honorary doctorate from OCU in 2011.
After winning the Miss America pageant in 1967 and later graduating from college, she went on to hold a distinguished 17-year career in TV journalism before serving as cabinet secretary and executive director for the Oklahoma Department of Tourism.
She has since written inspirational books, published articles and founded the Esther Women lunch-
eon series.
“Stepping into a leadership role at OCU is a chance to gratefully give back to a place that changed my life for the better,” Jayroe Gamble said. “As a student many years ago, OCU put my feet on a path beyond my dreams. It’s a blessing to serve the OCU family of students, alumni, faculty and staff.”
The previous chairman, attorney Gary Homsey, is transitioning to the chair of governance position.
Other executive committee appointments include: Vice Chairman Nick Harroz, Secretary Emmanuel Edem, Treasurer: Jacque Fiegel, Chairman of Investments: Debbie Fleming, Chairman of Development and Strategic Planning Jenee Naifeh Lister,
Chairman of Student and Campus Life Phil Busey and Chairman of University Church Relations Clint Purtell.
From left: Jake Yunker, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum; Andrew Roff, Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors; Pat Rooney, Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors; Bob Ross, Chairman and CEO, Inasmuch Foundation; Jill Tiefenthaler, Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors; David Griffin, Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors; and Jeff Ewing, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Oklahoma City University Board of Trustees Chairman Jane Jayroe Gamble. She is the first female chairperson since the mid-1990s.
OKC's fashion experts share their ideas on what we can anticipate this fall. Shop local for current styles from Barbara's, Cindi Shelby, CK & Co., Gent Menswear, Krista Anne's Boutique, Nancy Farha, SJ Haggard & Co. and Women's Health Boutique.
This fall you will see beautiful jewel tones, purple, pink, red, green and royal and, of course, many subtle neutrals. Jeans, especially dark denim, have many different leg styles...wide leg, full length wide leg, crop flares, straight leg with cuff and without cuff. Cardigan sweaters, faux furs and bracelet stacks and hoop earrings are musts.
- Nancy Farha
Fall brings gorgeous colors like reds and chocolate brown and fun new trends, as well as some reimagined classics. - Cindi Shelby
“Color is your best friend!”
- Barbara Smola
Refresh your wardrobe. The colors of Harvest are here. Comfortable sportswear from Johnny-O, Turtleson, Peter Millar and Alberto. Elegant sport coats from Scabal and Byron & MaxDavoli. - Steve Haggard, SJ Haggard & Co.
This fall, menswear collections are full of great textiles and rich hues. It is the season to play with layering, with cardigans and less formal jackets. New silhouettes offer looser pant fits and a sophisticated but relaxed overall aesthetic.
- Amber Kern, Gent Menswear
This season’s runways exploded with an energy and excitement we haven’t experienced in some time. One of the most talked about trends is Boho or La Bohéme, an elevated, sophisticated, and retro-inspired look. There are so many fantastic options this Fall/Winter season, really the best in a long time! So, enjoy and remember the words of Edith Head, “You can have anything you want, if you dress for it.”
- Cindi Shelby
