Irish clobber Guthrie
Happy Veteran’s Day
McGuinness quarterback Luke Tarman, right, accounted for six touchdowns in leading the Irish football team to a 41-14 win over Guthrie last Friday. Sports, Page 4
See Pages 9 & 10 for our special salute to those who have served.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 26 • Two Sections • 14 pages November 6, 2020
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Getting out to vote
Lines were long throughout Fridayland as voters waited for as long as several hours to cast their vote in the Presidential Election. Above is the line at Stonegate Cumberland Presbyterian off of Western Avenue. At left: Annabelle, Erin and Sophie Bacalja came prepared with books and puzzles to keep busy while waiting at Northpark Mall. - Photos by Jennifer Clark and Rose Lane
Ryan Leonard named special counsel to the Governor
The real storm troopers Students step up to help elderly neighbor By Vicki Gourley Publisher The Oklahoma Standard is alive and well. Now in its third generation, high schoolers throughout the city turned out in significant numbers to help people in need. Created after the Oklahoma City bombing under thenGovernor Frank Keating, the former first family saw it in action after the ice storm. Will Leonard was
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Three McGuinness sophomores demonstrated the Oklahoma Standard when they volunteered to clean up an elderly neighbor’s yard after the ice storm, from left, Brennan Chumo, Will Leonard and Atticus Richard. Cedrick Harris and Conar Harris, also McGuinness students, stepped up to help others clean up storm damage, too. See Irish Items, Page B4, for their story.
visiting his grandparents, Cathy and Frank Keating, who now live in Nichols Hills. They were surveying the damage in the front yard.
Will looked across the street and asked his grandmother, “How is Mr. Trost going to get trees to the curb?” Louis Trost, age 90, lives across the street
Cattle Baron’s Ball goes virtual Instead of the traditional boots and western garb, the attire this year for the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball will be socks and flannel PJs, or whatever is comfortable for gathering around the computer. Like most other events, Cattle Baron’s Ball is going virtual on Friday, Nov. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. at cattlebaronsballokc.org. “It has been an unprecedented year of change,” said Rachel Stratton, ACS community development manager. “At the
American Cancer Society, we have had to adapt quickly to our changing world. Cancer has not stopped during this pandemic, and neither have we. “Our funds and resources are limited, but we are doing what we can to keep things as normal as possible, as difficult as that may be at times. So, we will go forward with Cattle Baron’s Ball, just in a virtual setting.” This year’s emcee will be
See BALL, Page 3
from the Keatings on Queenstown Road. Without waiting for an answer Will said, “I can call my friends Atticus See STORM, Page 3
Fridayland attorney Ryan Leonard has been hired by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve as special counsel for Native American Affairs. In this role, Leonard will assist the Governor and his administration on issues arising from the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in McGirt vs. Oklahoma, through which the Court ruled the Creek Nation reservation still exists within the State of Oklahoma. Leonard is an attorney in private practice in Oklahoma City with the law firm of Edinger, Leonard & Blakely, PLLC. He previously served as a state prosecutor in Canadian County and served for four years
RYAN LEONARD
as a legislative assistant to former U.S. Sen. Don Nickles in Washington, D.C., as his chief aide on Native American affairs. The jurisdictional and other legal issues raised by the McGirt decision are unprecedented, and will require close cooperation with the See LEONARD, Page 2
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LEONARD From Page 1 Congressional delegation, other state officials and tribal leaders to resolve. “The recent McGirt decision creates uncertainty and raises previously uncontemplated jurisdictional issues for the State of Oklahoma," said Gov. Stitt. “Ryan Leonard is an experienced legal advocate and will be an important part of our team as
we work collaboratively with our federal, tribal and state partners to provide an environment of fairness, clarity and unity for all Oklahomans.” Leonard said he is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. “I am excited to assist Governor Stitt in this important role,” said Leonard. “I look forward to working with all interested parties, including Oklahoma’s tribal partners, as we work toward a positive future for all Oklahomans.”
Onarecker joins SSM Health SSM Health St. Anthony welcomed Dr. Jason Onarecker, pediatrics, to SSM Health Medical Group located in north central Oklahoma City near the Chesapeake Energy campus. He will care for patients from birth to 18 years across a variety of non-emergency primary care needs, including well child checks with immunizations, sports physicals, treatment of acute symptoms, ongoing treatment of chronic concerns and more. Onarecker graduated with honors from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. He then pursued a medical degree at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where he also completed his residency.
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Students
Chargers celebrate a Halloween Homecoming H
omecoming week is a time of year that brings out school spirit in Chargers of all ages. Heritage Hall students participated in various class competitions and themed dress-up days, crowned a Homecoming king and queen, and cheered on the football team in a district showdown. In the Upper School, student creativity was pushed to the limits with dressup day themes ranging from “Cowboys vs. Aliens” to “Dynamic Duos.” Each day took on added importance as students competed for class competition points and the title of Best Costume. Though not in a competitive way, Middle School students also enjoyed dress-up days with themes such as “Mismatch
by Wesley Jansen HALL HAPPENINGS
Monday” and “Wayback Wednesday,” while lower schoolers brought back past favorites including “PJ Day” and “Polka Dots and Stripes.” Topping off the week-long festivities were the coronation and football game. This year’s senior Homecoming king candidates were Wesley Jansen, Robert Mbroh, Omari Smith, Ford Stephenson and Melvin Swindle. Queen candidates were Tia Brown, Hadley Burns, Helen Park, Addie Ritenour and Annabelle Treadwell. Nominated by
STORM From Page 1 Richard and Brennan Chumo to come help me and we
their Upper School teachers and fellow students, these candidates exemplify the Charger Code and demonstrate excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service. While all were worthy of being named Homecoming queen and king, Park and Smith took home the crowns. “I had so much fun with everyone on the court, and made some incredible friendships in those five days,” Park said. “It was also great to see Omari be crowned king because we’ve been good friends since middle school – he was even my HOCO date sophomore year!” After the coronation, Heritage Hall posted a 37-29 victory over the Anadarko Warriors. In addition, the seniors were
can do it.” The corner lot of the elderly Mr. Trost was one of the hardest hit in Nichols Hills. The three boys worked all afternoon stacking the limbs for curbside pickup, unasked and free. The
announced as the winners of the class competitions – a perfect ending to a great week!
three are all sophomores at Bishop McGuinness High School. “The Oklahoma Standard is alive and at work in our youth,“ Cathy Keating said. Will is the son of Carrie and Ryan Leonard.
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Entertainment for the Cattle Baron’s Ball will be provided by one of Nashville’s most sought-after artists, Mary Sue Englund and her band Joyful Noise.
From Page 1 KOCO-TV anchor Abigail Ogle. “Like so many people, I’ve lost family and friends to cancer,” Ogle said. “It’s why I’m so proud to be supporting the mission of ACS. I’ve seen first-hand the impact of their work and their passion. Thank you to the American Cancer Society for all they do and thank you to all the supporters who make it possible.”Ogle’s coemcee will be former Oklahoma City news anchor and cancer survivor Cherokee Ballard. “Several years ago, I fought a very public battle with cancer,” Ballard said. “I documented that journey and shared it with viewers in hopes it might create awareness and give hope to others who are fighting this disease. The American Cancer Society does so much great work, from lifesaving research to their many programs and services, and I am honored to help them further their mission.” The virtual gala will be an abbreviated version of what patrons have usually come to expect, but it will still have the traditional auctions and presentations. Entertainment will be provided by one of Nashville’s most sought-after artists, Mary Sue Englund and her band Joyful Noise. “I was a caregiver
Heritage Hall Homecoming king and queen, seniors Omari Smith and Helen Park.
for my mother who bravely fought cancer for nine years,” Englund said from her Nashville home. “I can personally attest to the importance of the physical and emotional support the American Cancer Society provides. I hope every-
one will join me in supporting this wonderful organization.” For information on the American Cancer Society or to donate, visit cancer.org or phone 1-800-227-2345. Follow the American Cancer Society on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 10 PREVIEW
Heritage Hall poised to claim District 3A-1 trophy By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Thanks to a big district win last week, the Heritage Hall football could officially secure a district title with a win over Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary in the regular season finale this Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pop Murray Field. The Chargers, ranked No. 2 in Class 3A, picked up a big 4127 road win at King-
fisher last week to sit atop the standings at 71 overall and 5-0 in district play. River Faulkner and Robert Mbroh ran for two touchdowns each in the Week 9 win. Mount St. Mary, meanwhile, had its season severely hampered by cancellations related to COVID-19 concerns. The Rockets (4-2, 02), which have played just two district games in 2020, suffered a 40-7 loss at Anadarko last week after three
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WEEK 10 SCHEDULE Friday, November 6 Millwood at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at US Grant Mount St. Mary at Heritage Hall Tecumseh at John Marshall McGuinness at Guymon PC North at Stillwater Note: All games start at 7 p.m, unless noted.
straight cancellations. PC North could secure no worse than third in District 6A-II-1 when it travels to Stillwater on Friday.
The Panthers (6-1, 31) got last week off after their game at Northwest Classen was canceled. Deer Creek hopes for
a second straight win in its season finale at U.S. Grant. McGuinness gets a prize for the farthest distance traveled in its road trip to Guymon. The Irish (6-2, 4-1 5A-2) cruised to a 41-14 win over Guthrie last week, behind quarterback Luke Tarman’s six touchdowns. The Antlers (3-5, 1-4 6A-II-1) outlasted Lawton 20-18 for its first district win. John Marshall looks to end the season on a
positive note in its final home game against Tecumseh. The Bears (3-5, 1-4 4A-2) dropped their third straight loss with a 27-20 setback at Tuttle last Friday night. Crossings Christian also seeks a first district win in its initial year in Class 2A. The Knights (1-6, 0-5 2A-2) host first-place Millwood on Friday night, following a heartbreaking 37-30 district loss at Meeker last Friday night.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 9 ROUNDUP
Irish pull away from Guthrie in 2nd quarter Erupting for three touchdowns in the second quarter, the McGuinness football team pulled away for a 41-14 win against Guthrie last Friday night at Pribil Stadium to essentially lock up second place in District 5A-2. Quarterback Luke Tarman accounted for all six touchdowns,
throwing for four scores and running for two more to lead the No. 4 Irish (6-2, 4-1). Tarman and his brother Paul Tarman connected for a pair of TDs covering 10 and 40 yards, while Cole Limber caught two passes of 43 and 22 yards. The senior also ran for short scores of six and two yards. Kicker Will Kilgallon made 5 of 6 extra-point attempts. CHARGERS DOWN KINGFISHER Heritage Hall blew a
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McGuinness quarterback Luke Tarman (7) fakes a handoff to his brother Paul Tarman (4) during last Friday night’s football game against Guthrie.
close game open with 30 points in the second quarter to pull off a 4721 win at Kingfisher to
McGuinness kicker Will Kilgallon (84) makes one of his five extra-point attempts against Guthrie.
all but sew up another district title. Tailback River Faulkner and backup quarterback Robert Mbroh rushed for two touchdowns each to lead the 3A No. 2 Chargers (7-1, 5-0 3A1). Faulkner scored on runs of three and 40 yards, and Mbroh added short runs of five and three yards. Quarterback Will Paque threw a 27-yard TD pass to Orie Walker and Payton Earnest finished off the night with a 1-yard run. Kicker Luke Butler also chipped in 24- and 23-yard field goals, See WEEK 9, Page 5
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WEEK 9 From Page 4 while connecting on five extra-point attempts. ANTLERS OUTLAST LAWTON Deer Creek earned its first district win of the season with a 20-18 victory against Lawton last Friday night. Quarterback Brett Pense threw for 140 yards and a touchdown to Hunter Holley to lead the Antlers (3-5, 14 6A-II-1). Tailback Will Hinton also rushed for 112 yards on 25 carries.
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Heritage Hall’s Gavin Freeman (6) caught three passes for 40 yards in the Chargers’ 47-21 win at Kingfisher last Friday night.
MEEKER TOPS KNIGHTS Despited leading by double digits at halftime, Crossings Chris-
WEEK 10 DISTRICT STANDINGS District 6A-II-1 Team 1. Stillwater 2. MWC 3. PC North 4. Lawton 5. U.S. Grant 6. Del City 7. NW Classen 8. Deer Creek
Dist 5-0 4-0 3-1 1-2 1-2 1-3 0-2 0-4
All 6-0 6-1 6-1 4-2 1-4 1-5 1-2 2-5
District 3A-1 Team 1. Heritage Hall 2. Kingfisher 3. Anadarko 4. Bridge Creek 5. McLoud 6. Mt. St. Mary 7. Douglass 8. Perkins
District 5A-2 Team 1. Carl Albert 2. Guthrie 3. McGuinness 4. Woodward 5. Piedmont 6. L. Eisenhower 7. Guymon 8. W. Heights
Dist 4-0 3-0 2-1 1-1 1-4 0-1 0-2 0-3
All 6-1 5-2 6-2 2-5 3-4 4-1 0-4 3-4
Dist 3-0 2-0 3-1 2-2 1-2 1-2 0-5 0-0
All 5-1 5-0 5-2 2-5 3-3 2-5 0-7 0-0
District 2A-2 Team 1. Millwood 2. Jones 3. Chandler 4. Kellyville 5. Prague 6. Meeker 7. Star Spencer 8. Crossings Chr.
District 4A-2 Team 1. Blanchard 2. Tuttle 3. Ada 4. Tecumseh 5. Cushing 6. J. Marshall 7. Harrah 8. Classen SAS
Dist 4-0 4-1 3-2 3-2 1-1 1-3 0-3 0-4
Dist 5-0 4-0 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-3 1-4 0-3
All 6-2 7-0 4-3 4-4 5-3 3-4 2-5 0-6
All 5-1 6-2 5-3 6-2 4-2 3-4 2-4 1-5
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Ice storm forces change in state Due to poor course conditions after last week’s ice storm, the state cross country meets moved to last Wednesday at Edmond Santa Fe. In Class 6A, both Deer Creek squads, along with PC North’s Mia Popchoke made state. The McGuinness and Mount St. Mary teams qualified in 5A, while
Harding Charter Prep’s Ryan McLaughlin was the only Fridaylander qualifier in 4A. Heritage Hall and Crossings Christian round out the local teams and competed in the 3A events. Since results were not available at press time, check out okcfriday.com for a complete roundup.
tian watched Meeker got on a 31-point outburst in the second half en route to a 37-30 district loss. Quarterback Drew Wood threw a pair of touchdown passes to Jonah Mahen covering 40 and 63 yards for the Knights (1-6, 0-5 2A-2). Tailback Will McMurphy ran for two TDs of 69 and 6 yards,
while kicker Matt Jolliff made a 21-yard field goal and all four extrapoint attempts. OTHER RESULTS In other Week 9 results, John Marshall (3-5, 1-4 4A-2) suffered a 27-20 loss at Tuttle and Mount St. Mary (42, 0-2 3A-1) endured a 40-7 setback at
Anadarko. PC North (6-1, 3-1 6A-II-1), meanwhile, got the week off as its game at Northwest Classen was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Casady closed its season with a 7-6 win over the OKC Patriots. Quarterback Jack Foster threw a TD pass to Cam Wallis for the Cyclones.
Booster
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CALENDAR NEWS CONCERTS Nov. 13 • Brightmusic Concerts Brightmusic has found a way to share the joy of chamber music free to all—virtual con certs! Regular inper son concerts will resume as soon as it is safe for everyone. But until then, enjoy Brightmusic online on YouTube or Facebook, no account or login necessary. Just visit brightmusic.org. This first concert is at 7:30 pm on Friday, Nov. 13 and the second con cert is Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 pm.
EXHIBITIONS Through January • Oklahoma Artists The Oklahoma Hall of Fame is proud to host a special exhibit of acclaimed Oklahoma artists DG Smalling and Nicole Moan in the Tulsa World Lor ton Family Gallery at the GaylordPickens Museum. The Visage of Modern Matriarchy will be on display through January 21, 2021. Virtual Artist Talk is Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6pm. Registra tion is required for exhibit events at pick time.com/ohof. The GaylordPickens Muse um is open Tues. Thurs., 9am1pm, and the second Saturday
Finding Carlos the Movie
Through November • To those who are serving and have served, the Zoo salutes you. November is Military Appreci ation Month at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, and the Zoo is honoring all active duty, retired, veteran members of the military, National Guard and Reserves with free Zoo admission for the entire month. Addition ally, up to four immediate family members will receive 50% off of general Zoo admission on date of visit. Military members must show valid military ID to receive complimentary gen eral admission. While at the Zoo, military members will also enjoy the following dis counts throughout November by presenting valid ID: $10 off all available Wild Encounter experi‐ ences. 10% off concessions and merchandise at the Zoo’s Safari Gift Shop. $10 off any membership level! Military members must be named on the member‐ ship. For additional information about Military Appreci‐ ation Month at the Zoo, call (405) 425‐0262 or visit okc‐ zoo.org.
of each month, 10am 1pm. Admission is free for everyone thanks to the generosity of Free Family Fun sponsors: the Chickasaw Nation and the Insasmuch Foundation. The Museum is located in Midtown at 1400 Classen Dr., Oklahoma City. For more infor mation, please visit oklahomahof.com or call (405)2354458.
WEEK NIGHTS Through Nov. 27 • Local Tap Local tap provides weeknight live music highlighting local artists taking place on The Jones Assembly patio, 901 W. Sheri dan. Spirit hour is from 46pm with $2 off cocktails. Live music is from 69pm.
The patio is full serv ice, first come first serve, no reservations required! Presented by FNB bank.
THIS WEEKEND Nov. 6 • Concerts at the Creek Bring the whole fami ly down to Chisholm Creek every Thursday and Friday night to enjoy free, live music! Local musicians will perform on the Water Stage at The Pointe from 69 pm. Located at 13230 Pawnee Dr. Nov. 68 • Mermaid Show Come to Quail Springs Mall for the Mermaid Show at Blue Zoo Aquarium. Fridays at 4 pm, Sat urdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 4 pm.
N EW D ATES /C ANCELATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble 02/17/2021 JoJo Siwa – 08/18/2021 Jeff Dunham – 04/09/2021 Elton John – 01/30/2021 Maroon 5 – 08/14/2021 Impractical Jokers 08/13/2021 Backstreet Boys – 09/12/2021 MercyMe – 03/12/2021 Other Events/Shows/Awards:
Chuck Wagon Festival – 05/29/2021 Western Heritage Awards – 04/10/2021 Sunbeam Shine a Light – 05/13/2021 Brightmusic concert Virtual OKC Ballet Ball Firebird 02/12/2021 Memorial Marathon 04/25/2021 Rodeo Hall of Fame 11/12/2021 OKC Town Hall 01/21/2021 Beaux Arts Ball 11/27/2021 Bachelors Club Ball Cancelled
• LifeShare WinterFest & Snow Tubing at Bricktown Ballpark CANCELLED
After six months of toiling away in secret, I am thrilled to announce my latest movie, Finding Carlos. Finding Carlos is a Hip-Hop holiday movie, based on The Nutcracker, that includes modern versions of classic songs from the original Tchaikovsky score. The idea for Finding Carlos came from Hui Cha Poos. Hui is the founder of RACE Dance Collective, a professional dance company, and a professor of dance at UCO. She and I have produced two short dance films together: SWIRL and The Homecoming Trilogy. Eight years ago, Hui created RACE dance’s Hip Hop Nutcracker to open up the classic music and story to new audiences who were not as familiar with the ballet. She changed the role of Clara to Carlos, based on a student she taught at Douglass High School. Dance had rescued him from a life in gangs and changed his life. For the Hip Hop Nutcracker, Hui and RACE Dance Collective teach free dance classes inside Oklahoma City public high schools. At the end of the fall semester, the students combine their dances with those of the professional dancers and create a new version
of the Hip Hop Nutcracker. In 2020, because of COVID, RACE Dance was not able to lead classes inside OKCPS schools or hold their live performance. So, Hui approached me and asked if I would help her make a movie instead. I brought on my writing partner, Melissa Scaramucci. She and I crafted a story about a teenager, Carlos, who is reunited with his father Dross, a famous choreographer creating a modern version of The Nutcracker. Since we could not incorporate the students, we opened the story up to dance groups from different cultures, like Ballet Folklorico, traditional Native American dance, jazz, and hiphop. We then created characters from those different cultures and wove them into the fabric of the story. The result: Finding Carlos is an uplifting story about a boy, his father, and a community that all work together to make their lives and the world better. And, it features tons of exciting dance numbers.
Maximus White, a sixteen-year-old student from Classen SAS, plays the lead role of Carlos. His father Dross is played by Michael Andreus, an Oklahoma native who recently starred on Broadway in A Soldiers Play, which was nominated for seven 2020 Tony Awards. Local hip hop artist Jabee plays the rapping narrator of the film. And, Branjae, a jazz artist from Tulsa, plays the role of Sugar Plum. We also cast Carlos Robinson, Hui’s dance student from Douglass that inspired her original Hip Hop Nutcracker. Carlos Robinson is now the Director of Admissions, Recruitment, and Outreach for Langston University. We wrote Finding Carlos in July, auditioned actors and dancers in August, filmed in September and October. We employed 11 choreographers, 70 dancers, 30 actors, and 20 film crew members. Thanks to a rigorous COVID protection plan, zero people on the production contacted the virus. We are now finished editing and will have Finding Carlos released into theaters, streaming, and on television in December, just in time for the holidays. Stay tuned for more.
Send your calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Oklahoma City
COMMUNITY BOOSTER SERIES
Fine works, Small and Great at an affordable price The 15th annual Small Works, Great Wonders Art Sale is return ing to The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Friday, Nov.13, from 69 pm. Featuring smallerscale works of art by renowned artists — including many also featured in the Muse um’s prestigious Prix de West — Small Works, Great Wonders gives both established and beginning art collectors the opportunity to acquire fine works at an afford able price. The evening will include cock tails and light hors d’oeuvres, and winning bidders will be able to
take works home with them the night of the sale. While attendance at the sale event will be limited to allow for ample socialdistancing, the Museum is also offering two after hours preview events Tues day, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:307:30 pm. These come andgo events will give guests additional opportunities to pre view art, enjoy refreshments and submit proxy bids, as well as shop The Museum Store’s Holiday Open House. The Holiday Open House will also be open to the public Sat urday, Nov. 14 from 10 am 5 pm, with lots of great deals on unique
holiday gifts. “Small Works, Great Wonders has become one of our most anticipated events,” said Natalie Shirley, Museum president and CEO. “I’m pleased we’re able to provide multiple opportunities this year to experience and bid on this fantastic art in a safe and enjoyable environment.” Proxy bidding services are avail able for those unable to attend the previews or sales event. Tickets for the Nov. 13 sale event are $60 for general atten dance, and $50 for Museum members. To see the artwork,
register to attend the sale or sub mit a proxy bid, visit swgw.nation alcowboymuseum.org. Those interested in proxy bidding may also contact Trent Riley at (405) 4782250 ext. 251 or email tri ley@nationalcowboymuseum.org. Preview events are free, but reservations are required. To make reservations, contact Kaylia McCracken at kmccracken@ nationalcowboymuseum.org or (405)4782250 ext. 218 by Friday, Nov. 6. Unsold art will remain on dis play and available for purchase through Dec. 1, 2020.
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Yes, you can call me Dad By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger One of the highlights of my life as a dad is teaching my oldest son Jeremiah’s classes once a year. He serves in a public high school in the Dallas area, where he teaches geography and coaches basketball. Many of his students are either African American or Hispanic. In one class, he has four students who speak no English. Recently, I spent two days taking over his classroom. I brought in various tribal objects, from Panama all the way to Africa. I showed pictures and asked the students to figure out something about the culture from their observations. I have an incredible amount of fun engaging with these students. Many of those I’ve taught in earlier years make it a point to stop by and say, “Hi.” I believe this is my 13th year of teaching Jeremiah’s classes. My son always builds up excitement for my arrival. He says things like, “This man has lived among some of the most primitive people of the world.” “He has been captured by the rebels in (a certain country).” “Our guest
speaker has lived among the natives and caught crocodiles at night to feed the tribe.” By the time I get to the classroom, he has so prepared them for my coming that they’re expecting Indiana Jones. The day I teach, I sit over in the corner with my props from around the world. Jeremy goes through another long introduction and then says, “Would you welcome to our class today, Walker Moore, my dad.” Of course the students go bananas. “No way! This is your dad, Coach Moore? Are you telling us the truth? This is really your dad?” At that point, I jump in and take over the class. For the next hour and a half, I do my best to razzle-dazzle, entertain and teach these students about the world we live in. Last year, at the end of the first class, I opened up the session for a time of questions and answers. The first question was, “Are you really his father?” This year, the first question was similar. One of the students raised his hand and asked, “Have you ever been to your son’s house?” I thought about this for a second and realized many of these
students have never seen their dad or, even if they have, he has never come to their home. This year, I got to class a little early. All the students must stay out of the hallways and classrooms until the bell rings. As I was sitting at my son’s desk, the door opened and in stepped two Hispanic girls who asked if they could hide out until the bell rang. I didn’t mind, so they plopped down in two seats in front of me. The first girl said, “Hi, my name’s Kitty. That’s not my real name, but that’s what I want people to call me.” I asked if she was bilingual. When she said she was, I let her know she was gifted and that the world was wide open to her. “The employers of the future will be looking for bilingual people to work in their companies,” I told her. “You’ll be able to earn higher pay if you work hard at excelling in both languages.” I also asked where in Mexico her parents came from. She told me about her mother and I asked about her father. She explained that she didn’t know who he was and that her mother didn’t know, either. I sat in silence as I reflected on what she
had said. As I prepared to respond, the bell rang and Kitty jumped up and ran off to her class. Jesus knew His Father. In fact, at 12 years of age, He said, “I must be about my Father’s business” (Luke 2:49b, NKJV). Jesus talked about His Father throughout His life, even when He hung on a cross: “Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When He had said this, He breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). A father gives a child identity. I’m watching a generation growing up without an identity because of absent fathers. And a fatherless generation is a generation on a road to destruction. My third hour class arrived and with them came Kitty. She smiled and said, “Hi” as I called her by name. I went into to my lecture and ended the class with questions and answers. When the bell rang, the students gathered their books and rushed out into the hallway. Kitty hung around a few seconds until the rest of the class left. Then she walked over to ask a simple question, “Can I call you my dad?”
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cannot remember a worse year in my entire and long life. I have certainly learned not to say ”What can happen next?” The year started off great. I flew to my family’s home in Kona with friends on New Year’s Eve, drank Mai Tais and watched the sunset. Then we set out to find dinner. Every restaurant was either fully booked or closed. When we had to carry-out burgers from McDonald’s back to the house for dinner should have been my first warning. Two weeks after we returned to Oklahoma, the President shut down flights from China and we started to hear about something called coronavirus. Sounded like something you would get from drinking Corona beer to me. On March 5th, we celebrated my Dad’s 101st birthday at a family party in Dallas. A week later and a positive test for coronavirus from Rudy
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com Gobert shutdown a OKC Thunder game. Then came the lockdown. Washing our hands several times a day and using hand sanitizer, working remotely from home, wearing masks, everything changed. Cancelling a Sister Cities trip to Peru and American Airlines refusing to give me actual money back. When the lockdown lifted in June, there wasn’t anything left to do. A summer that should have been full of Lyric Theatre musicals, blockbuster movies, a trip to Europe suddenly morphed into sitting home with my dog watching television.
Then the election bickering ramped up into riots and protests. As I write this I still do not know who won because of our press deadline. Then last week the ice storm hit and my heating system went out. Fortunately my electrical power stayed on so I could charge my phone. My dog and I sat in bed under a ton of blankets and looked at Facebook posts from friends in their lovely homes in Florida. Today all is right in the world. Heat is working. It is 75 degrees outside. Our HOA yard service sawed up our downed tree limbs and put them at the curb. I have a Thanksgiving dinner invitation.
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Calm Waters moves operations to Midtown A charming holiday story to be staged at OU Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, the only grief center in central Oklahoma offering free grief support services to children and families, is moving all operations to 501 North Walker, suite 140, Oklahoma City, beginning Nov. 2. Calm Waters served 5,948 Oklahomans last year, which is 25% more people served than in any previous year. Since the start of the pandemic, requests for Calm Waters’ mental health services have more than doubled and the nonprofit anticipates serving at least 6,500 children and families by summer 2021. “Every program is growing, requests are at an all-time high, and our current building is hindering that growth, limiting the number of people we can serve
and the number of support groups we can host,” said Erin Engelke, Executive Director of Calm Waters. “It is time for Calm Waters to find a new home, and we have found the perfect space – centrally located, near downtown and the medical corridor, with plenty of parking and room for us to grow.” Calm Waters will occupy two suites at 501 North Walker Avenue, with 12 individual counseling and group therapy rooms, a welcoming waiting/entry area, and a large community room with a kitchen that can serve as both a program and event space. The location of Calm Waters’ new office will open additional doors of opportunity to launch new formal partnerships with sister agen-
cies in the community near the Corridor of Hope and downtown, allowing each nonprofit to reach even more children and families. “This new location and especially our new large renewal room will be great for Camp Courage next summer – we cannot wait to welcome artists and musicians and therapy pets to work with our courageous kids in this building,” said Kendra Barnes, Board President of Calm Waters. “Additionally, these rooms are much larger than our current program rooms, which will allow more participants to attend groups while still adhering to social-distancing protocols.” To learn more about the Calm Waters relocation plan, please visit calmwaters.org/newho me/.
Brightmusic Crosses Boundaries—and Beyond! Extraordinary circumstances often lead to innovation, creative solutions, going beyond. With its live indoor concerts suspended due to COVID19, Brightmusic has found a way to share the joy of chamber music free to all—virtual concerts! Our regular inperson concerts will resume as soon as it is safe for everyone. But until then, enjoy Brightmusic online on YouTube or Facebook, no account or log-in is necessary. Just visit brightmusic.org. Brightmusic’s online summer festival celebrating the 250th birthday of Beethoven received glowing feedback from many viewers. So artistic directors Chad Burrow and Amy I-Lin Cheng have done the same with our fall schedule. The two concerts, which will go live on Nov. 13 and 14 at 7:30 pm, will have shorter programs and smaller ensembles to allow social distancing for the safety of musicians and production crew.
Concert 1 “Crossing Boundaries" Friday, Nov. 13- 7:30pm Online • Nino Rota, Duet for Flute and Oboe. • Eugene Bozza, Three Pieces for Flute and Oboe. • Samuel ColeridgeTaylor, Quintet in F sharp minor for clarinet and strings, Op. 10. Musicians: Lisa HarveyReed, Parthena Owens, Chad Burrow, Gregory Lee, Katrin Stamatis, Mark Neumann, Jonathan Ruck.
Concert 2 “Beyond Boundaries" Saturday, Nov. 14- 7:30pm Online • W. A. Mozart, Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K. 581
• Edward Knight/MJ Alexander, Beneath a Cinnamon Moon, with original photo graphy of Oklahoma landscapes by MJ Alexander. Musicians: Chad Burrow, Gregory Lee, Katrin Stamatis, Matthew Dane, Mark Neumann, Jonathan Ruck, Amy ILin Cheng, Video/Audio Engineer: Matt Hor ton.
Doing our part; will you do yours? So why offer our virtual concerts without charge? Free online videos by performing arts groups have proliferated around the world, providing comfort to countless viewers. Music is uplifting and a source of solace, especially for the homebound. It’s our way of doing our part. But like much of the economy, arts organizations have been hard hit without revenue from live performances and season subscriptions. Brightmusic is no exception. Virtual concerts still cost money—musicians, artistic direction, and production costs. Will you help us continue to present concerts for all to enjoy? For those who can, please give generously so that Brightmusic can survive to resume live concerts. Go to our website and click on “Make a Tax-deductible Donation to Support Brightmusic” or mail a check to Brightmusic, PO Box 20254, Oklahoma City, OK 73156. The musicians of the Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble sincerely thank you. For more information about this and all things Brightmusic, visit the website at brightmusic.org.
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, a witty and charming holiday story will be presented by University Theatre and University of Oklahoma Helmerich School of Drama Nov. 13-22. Seth Gordon serves as director of the production. Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley will open at 8 pm Friday, Nov. 13, with additional performances set for 8 pm Nov. 14, 19, 20 and at 3 pm Nov. 15 and 22. All performances will
be held in the A. Max Weitzenhoffer Theatre, 563 Elm Ave., on the OU Norman campus. The story is a sequel to Pride and Prejudice, featuring all the beloved characters from Jane Austen’s novel. This production is suitable for all audiences. Please note that seating is strictly limited according to social distancing requirements and masks are required for audience members. In-person advance purchase tickets for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley are $27 adult; $22
senior adult, OU employee and military; and $12 student, plus processing fee. Tickets at the door are $35 for adult and $15 for student. Tickets are online at theatre.ou.edu, by calling (405) 325-4101, or visiting the OU Fine Arts Box Office in the Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St. Live Stream is available for select performances at a single view price is $10. Video-onDemand also will be available.
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Ice storm affords opportunity for Irish to give back W
inter came a little early this year for the Bishop McGuinness community, and indeed for the entire state. Freezing temperatures and lots of rain combined to produce a huge ice storm that severed tree limbs, shut down roads, and left over 750,000 people without power in the Oklahoma City metro. As a result, Bishop McGuinness students were treated with four snow days followed by a Halloween weekend. This time off was great for seniors to finish college applications, students to catch up on
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homework and for everyone to do lots of yard work. Many students, like senior Cedrick Harris and sophomore Conar Harris, volunteered to move fallen trees around the community, demonstrating the positive impact Bishop McGuinness has toward others. •November marks
the start of one of Bishop McGuinness’s hallmarks – the annual Canned Food Drive. Every year, the Irish community teams up with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to provide meals for Oklahoma’s underprivileged families. Last year, Bishop McGuinness brought in enough food to provide 63,368 meals, and the goal for 2020 is 80,000. This drive is especially important this year in light of the economic struggles from COVID-19 – making every contribution important.
Cedrick Harris '21 and Conar Harris '23 demonstrated what it means to be “A Person for Others” last week, taking time to help numerous neighbors move downed trees from the storm.
Youth Leadership OK applicants sought Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program, is now accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class. The program dates for YLOK Class 21 are May 30 - June 4, 2021. While Leadership Oklahoma hopes to conduct our traditional inperson Youth Leadership Oklahoma program, it understands pandemic restrictions may still be in effect and will adjust accordingly. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, by 5 p.m. Applicants must be high school juniors or home-schooled equivalent with at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The YLOK program, now in its 21st year, includes a weeklong journey across the state with purpose to introduce high school students between their junior and senior years to state leaders, issues,
resources and cultural treasures of Oklahoma. Criteria for selection includes demonstrated leadership ability in activities such as student council, athletics and service clubs in their schools and communities as well as an exhibited commitment to community service and extra-curricular activities. Participants are also considered on the basis of geographic, racial and cultural diversity. The online application may be accessed using the following link: https://smr.to/p68968. Additional information is available on Leadership Oklahoma’s website leadershipoklahoma.com/youth-program/youth-application, by calling the LOK office at 848-0001 or emailing mpaden@leadershipoklahoma.com. Completed applications must be submitted online.