First Lyric Hall of Famer
‘I got chills’
Bob Windsor was the first to be inducted to Lyric Theatre’s Hall of Fame during the annual Broadway Ball. Pages 9 & 10.
The music of “Grease” and other popular Broadway shows was featured during Peppers Ranch’s Black and White Ball. Page B1.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 28 • Two Sections • 18 pages November 9, 2018
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Say thank you to a veteran This Sunday is Armistice Day. Nov. 11 was the day World War I ended and it has been set aside as a day to memorialize the end to all wars, before or since, in which America was involved. It is fitting that we pay annual tribute to the U.S. military men and women in uniform who have fought and died for our country. FRIDAY readers, please remember to call a veteran they know this Sunday and say “thanks for fighting for our country” or thank a family member for a vet who did not come home. More than 20,000 veterans will get a smile and feel a little better on this day in their honor.
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Global Vision honorees named - Photo by Rose Lane
Oklahoma City University President Martha Burger, left, receives the presidential medallion and mace from Ronald J. Norick, chairman of the board of trustees.
Burger installed as OCU president By Rose Lane Editor As she vowed to make Oklahoma City University relevant to its students, faculty and the community, Martha Burger was inaugurated as the 18th and first female president. The ceremony featured the presentation of the colors by Kiowa Women Warriors Color Guard with Oklahoma City University international students representing their home countries serving as flag bearers. Special music was provided by the OCU Faculty Brass Quintet and the OCU Blackwelder Graduate Brass Quintet. OCU Composer-in-
Residence Edward Knight wrote “To The Stars,” which was performed during the ceremony. Students, faculty and alumni contributed to performances of “Let It Be” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, “For Good” from Wicked, “Alma Mater” and “In the Beginning” from Children of Eden. Dignitaries, including Governor Mary Fallin, OKC Mayor David Holt and University of Central Oklahoma President Don Betz offered greetings and calls to action for the new president. Burger was presented the presidential medallion and mace by See OCU, Page 2
Sister Cities International OKC will honor three community leaders and the Chickasaw Nation during its Global Achievement Awards luncheon set for 11:30-1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club. Governor Frank Keating is the honorary chairman of the event. OKC FRIDAY Newspaper Publisher Vicki Clark Gourley will receive the Global Lifetime Achievement Award. Governor David Walters will be honored with the Global Vision Award and Eli Reshef, MD is the Global Humanitarian honoree. The Chickasaw Nation will take home the Global Leadership Award. Sister Cities OKC is devoted to creating and strengthening partnerships between Oklahoma City and its active sister cities. A sister city is one of many cities around the globe with which OKC wants to build lasting alliances. Sister Cities’ efforts are aimed at increasing global cooperation at the municipal level, promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development. For more information or to become a member, visit www.sistercitiesokc.org.
The Village is talking turkey as NAP gets mayoral pardon By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer An undocumented animal has been absolved of all offenses it may have committed while in The Village. The wild turkey commonly known as NAP (an acronym for “Nuisance Abatement Pending”) was recently granted a full and irrevocable pardon by Mayor Sonny Wilkinson. The Village is an “animal-friendly” town that “warmly welcomes non-violent and otherwise lawabiding wild animals that take up residence in our community,” Wilkinson wrote in a proclamation
NAP no longer has to look over her shoulder as Mayor Sonny Wilkinson has granted a pardon.
dated Oct. 31. The mayor noted that from time to time The Village becomes “a seasonal or temporary home for certain species of wildlife.” For exam-
Board hears report on Capps MS By Rose Lane Editor Earth-moving equipment is rumbling across the property, literally laying the groundwork for construction on the new Capps Middle School. Jeff Wegener, a principal with LWPB Architecture, which is the project’s design firm, told members of the Putnam City Board of Education that the building should be ready to open in August 2020. The school is being constructed
on district property that was for many years home to the Ion Branch YWCA. The site is roughly halfway between MacArthur and Rockwell and stretches from NW 63 to NW 58. The design features a library extending over a creek to connect the main building with two classroom buildings. Numerous windows bring in natural light and the classroom buildings are designed for flexibility. All academic areas are to be equipped with a variety of movable tables and chairs.
ple, NAP “has been spotted roosting in and roaming in various neighborhoods” throughout The Village. The city has “a long tradition of promoting biodiversity, equality, fairness and friendship” between animals and humankind alike, the proclamation states. Since Thanksgiving is “the most dangerous day of the year for certain wildlife,” the City of The Village “wishes to ensure the safety of our fine-feathered friend” and pledges to protect him/her/it from any harm, Wilkinson wrote. The City Charter accords the mayor and city council the power to grant pardons for violations of
the City Code. Therefore, Wilkinson granted NAP a pardon and assured the fowl and “any co-conspirators” that they will be immune from prosecution for “violation of various laws, including but not limited to the leash law, trespassing, fouling, loitering, gobbling before 7 a.m., flying without a license or without insurance, standing closer than 4 feet from the curb … and other public nuisance laws” of the City of The Village. “With Thanksgiving approaching, NAP can enjoy itself without having to look over its shoulder anxiously while in our town,” Wilkinson said.
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Sue Homsey and Trustee Jean Hoffman Smith.
Ronald J. Norick, chairman of OCU’s Board of Trustees. Burger cited many examples of what students are achieving as to “why” she is serving as president of Oklahoma City University. She said she “does it” for the young entrepreneurs, the athletes and especially those like one young man who assumed custody of his 9-year-old twin nephews while still completing his degree. A reception followed when friends, family members and OCU patrons had to the opportunity to congratulate the university’s new president.
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Becky and Coach Barry Switzer, right join OCU Trustee J. R. Homsey and his wife, Patsy, at the President’s Inauguration.
OCU President Martha Burger receives congratulations from Trustee Richard Parry.
Former OCU Presidents Tom McDaniel, left and Robert Henry welcome Martha Burger.
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity board member and BancFirst Vice President, Patrick Lippman, center, was the recipient of the 2018 COHFH Inspiration Award, present by CEO and Chairman Ann Felton and board member Gary Hoten. Right, COHFH board member and 30-year volunteer Nancy Riddell was the recipient of the organization’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. She attends every dedication, provides a blessing for the homeowners and presents them with a Bible.
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Ken Nash believed in the importance of education, giving back Our dad, Ken Nash, left us on Friday, Nov 2, to join his beloved wife Marie in Heaven. Kenneth was born Aug. 23, 1930 in Oklahoma City, the first child to Leo K. and Clarice I. Ritter Nash of Hughes County, Oklahoma. Kenneth attended Grover Cleveland Grade School, Taft Junior High and Classen High School graduating in 1948. He and his younger brother, Lynn Nash, grew up riding along with their dad to bust up illegal liquor stills in rural Oklahoma. He married Marie Wilkinson June 20, 1952 and seven children were born of this marriage, Robert, William, Richard, Leo, Teresa, Carla, and Maria. Dad was heavily involved in our activities growing up, including Boy Scouts, band and musical events, and sporting events with his kids. Dad’s police whistle being blown was the sign for all the neighborhood kids to come in for the night. He was very proud of all his kids and grandkids and loved supporting them in their activities. Dad used to say he had the best family ever! Kenneth was a firm believer in the
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value of education. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Oklahoma, Master of Public Administration Degree from the University of Oklahoma and his Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University. Kenneth was also enrolled for four years in the Air Force ROTC program at OU. He was a member of the Oklahoma City Police Department from 1952-1972, retiring as assistant to the chief with the rank of major. He was the director of the Oklahoma City/County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council from 1972-1985 and was instrumental in obtaining OKCPD’s first helicopter. He was assistant municipal attorney from 1985-1999 and retired as chief prosecutor for the City of Oklahoma
City. He served under four Governors on the Oklahoma Crime Commission. Ken was a founding member of the Oklahoma City Police Association (formerly the Oklahoma City Police Benefit Fund) and was awarded a 60year service appreciation award in 2012. Kenneth was past president of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. He served as adjunct professor at OSU-OKC and OCU where he was instrumental in the design of a BA degree in Professional Law Enforcement. He served as president, Board of Directors of Municipal Employees Credit Union. Kenneth was chairman of the Oklahoma Police Retirement Board and Past President of the Oklahoma County Mental Health Association. He was past president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 and a member of the National FOP Board of Directors. He also served on the board of Sunbeam Family Services for many years. Dad was active in the Putnam Heights Neighborhood Association, Mayfair Kiwanis and Knights of
Columbus. Dad believed he had been blessed and gave back to his community. Ken was inducted into the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2015, “commemorating outstanding men and women who by their actions and personal integrity merit the ultimate recognition as an outstanding leader in the fields of Oklahoma law enforcement.” Kenneth received his 60 year membership award from the Oklahoma County Bar Association in 2016. Kenneth and Marie were life-long members of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and involved in their activities. Dad had many interests. He loved to play the piano. He loved to tap dance with his beloved Linda Tarpley’s Tappers. He read a book a day up until his last week. His favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals and his favorite memory was attending the World Series with his son Rick. Dad and Mom had a lake place at Lake Texoma for many years and loved their time at the lake with family. He enjoyed pheasant hunting with friends
MacDowell Club hosts luncheon
- Photos by Rose Lane
Lyric tenor J. Warren Mitchell performs while being accompanied by Jan McDaniel during the MacDowell Club of Allied Arts luncheon. Mitchell is an emerging lyric tenor who has been making a living as a choral music educator and conductor, but is now realizing that a career singing opera is on the horizon. McDaniel is a professor of vocal coaching and conductor at Oklahoma City University.
The MacDowell Club of Allied Arts, in its 100th and last year, hosted a luncheon at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. At left are Diane Laase, who introduced the program and artist, President Betty Estes and Don Carley, who presented the devotional and invocation.
in Nebraska and salmon fishing in Alaska. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Marie, son-in-law Paul Roewe, former daughter-in-law Ellen Nash Baer and infant great-granddaughter Harper Secrest. Kenneth is survived by his brother Lynn and sister-in-law Della Nash, children Robert and Jody Nash, Bill and Dee Nash, Rick and Katrina Nash, Leo and Sharon Nash, Teresa and Richard Warner, Carla Nash Richter, Maria and Curt Meyer, 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Wake service were Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7
p.m. preceded by a family visitation beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Connor Center at Our Lady’s Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.at Our Lady’s Cathedral, NW 32 and Western, Oklahoma City, with final interment at Resurrection Cemetery. The family wishes to give a special appreciation to the wonderful staffs at St. Ann’s Retirement Center, Heaven House, and Good Shepherd Hospice for giving Ken dignity and special care during his final days. Donations in Ken’s name may be made to the Special Olympics, Catholic Charities, or Our Lady’s Cathedral.
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW: PANTHERS, BEARS HIT ROAD TO OPEN POSTSEASON
Irish, Chargers, Knights to host 1st-round games By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Five Fridayland football teams begin their journeys toward a state championship this Friday night in the first round of the playoffs. McGuinness, Heritage Hall and Crossings Christian host first-round action, while PC North and John Marshall are on the road to open the postseason. Heritage Hall rolled to a District 3A-1 title, and face Marlow in its
playoff opener on Friday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pop Murray Memorial Field. The top-ranked Chargers (9-1, 7-0) ended their regular season with a 40-13 win against Mannford. Marlow (5-5) finished fourth in 3A-2 after a 26-22 loss against Purcell. No. 4 McGuinness, which finished second in 5A-2, hosts Altus in the first round. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pribil Stadium. The Irish (8-2, 6-1) suffered a 20-14 loss
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PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Friday, November 2 Class 6A-I PC North at Jenks, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Altus at McGuinness, 7 p.m. Class 3A Marlow at Heritage Hall, 7 p.m. John Marshall at Plainview, 7:30 p.m. Class A Walters at Crossings Christian, 7:30 p.m.
to Carl Albert last Friday in the regular-season finale. Ninth-ranked Altus (8-2) claimed third place in 5A-1 with a
42-21 loss to Duncan. No. 6 Crossings Christian also finished second in A-3 to host Walters on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Knights
Stadium. The Knights (8-2, 61) enjoyed the best season in school history, but missed out on its first district title with a 37-14 loss to Cashion in Week 9. Walters (8-2) downed Elmore City, 28-6, to claim the third spot in A-4. PC North drew one of the toughest firstround assignments in in the state with a trip to Jenks on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The seventh-ranked Panthers (8-2, 5-2) suffered a 41-7 loss to
Owasso last Friday at Putnam City Stadium to finish third in 6AI-2. No. 2 Jenks (9-1) beat Westmoore 28-17 in Week 10 to claim second in 6AI-1. John Marshall, meanwhile, is also on the road at Plainview in the first round on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The No. 7 Bears (82, 5-2) lost 31-18 at fourth-ranked Kingfisher last Friday to finish third in 3A-1. Plainview (8-2) claimed second in 3A2, following a 42-15 win over Douglass.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 10 SPOTLIGHT: TITANS 20, IRISH 14
McGuinness rally falls short in title loss By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Struggling against Carl Albert in the first half, McGuinness fall behind 14-0 at halftime before flipping the script in the third quarter. The rally fell short, however, as the No. 4 Irish (8-2, 6-1) eventually lost 20-14 to the
top-ranked Titans before a packed house last Friday at Pribil Stadium in the District 5A-1 title game. “We really struggled to get anything going in the first half,” Irish coach Bryan Pierce. “I was proud of how our guys didn’t lay down.” McGuinness got the ball to open the third quarter and drove methodically for a touchdown, with tailback Dominic Richardson capping the drive on a 29-yard run. Richardson alternated at quarterback with Luke Tarman for much of the second half, a move which seemed to confuse the Carl Albert defense at times. “It’s something we’ve
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McGuinness tailback Dominic Richardson (2) sprints sprints away from Carl Albert’s Reise Collier (9) for a 29-yard touchdown run in Friday’s game.
been working on,” Pierce said of the move. “We really felt like No. 2 (Richardson) needed to get the ball as much as possible.” The Irish tied the game on their second possession of the half
McGuinness’ Brandon Jacobs catches a 17-yard touchdown pass against Carl Albert.
when Richardson found Brandon Jacobs for a 17-yard TD pass. On its ensuing series, Carl Albert drove 82 yards for the go-head touchdown but missed the extra-point attempt to lead 20-14. After the Irish got the ball back to open fourth quarter, and Richardson burst through the line for 72yard touchdown run but it was nullified by a holding penalty. McGuinness had two other series in the closing minutes, punting on the first and turning the ball over on the second after the Titans intercepted Tarman’s pass to end the game.
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FOOTBALL| WEEK 10 ROUNDUP
Chargers upend Mannford for district title Heritage Hall officially claimed the District 3A-1 title with a 40-13 victory over Mannford last Friday at Pop Murray Memorial Field. Tailbacks Billy Ross Jr. and Conner Carey scored three touchdowns each to lead the Chargers (9-1, 7-0). Ross caught a pair of TD passes covering 13 and 29 yards from quarterback Jackson Jobe and ran for a 55yard touchdown. Carey rushed for two scores of 65 and 14 yards, while also catching a 19-yard TD from Jobe. ANTLERS GET PAST CHOCTAW Enduring an injuryriddled season, Deer Creek clipped Choctaw 28-24 to end the season on a 3game winning streak. Quarterback Gavin Houska accounted for all four touchdowns to lead the Antlers (4-6,
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Heritage Hall quarterback Jackson Jobe (15) hands off to Conner Carey (4) against Mannford.
3-4 6AII-1). Houska threw two TDs to Parker Johnson for 51 and 47 yards, along with a 36-yard score to Will Michael and another 14-yarder to Randy Childers. CYCLONES DOWN GREENHILL IN OT Casady ended its season on a positive note with a 20-19 overtime win against Greenhill in a Southwest Preparatory Conference game at Hoot Gibson Field.
Quarterback Parker Quillen threw a 15yard touchdown pass to Quinton Baden in the overtime possession for the Cyclones (4-6, 2-4). Greenhill also scored a touchdown in its OT series, but Casady’s Christian Owen and Lenny Kuehl made the game-saving tackle at the 1-yard line on the 2-point conversion attempt. BEARS FALL AT KINGFISHER
FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Casady’s Bass wins Meet of Champions Casady’s Sam Bass cruised to an individual title at the Oklahoma Track Coaches Association Meet of Champions last Saturday in Midwest City. Bass completed the 5-kilometer course at Carl Albert in 15 minutes, 32.6 seconds, which was 12 seconds ahead of the field of 53 runners. Seven other Fridaylanders competed in the event. Deer Creek’s Aubrey Byers led the group with a third-place finish, while fellow Antler Steven Clark took fourth. Other finishers included: Mount St. Mary’s Gabby Sanderson in 15th, Deer Creek’s Kendall Edelen in 18th, Deer
Creek’s Jack Reed in 20th. Mount St. Mary’s Chris Rodarte in 32nd and Deer Creek’s Drake Wagner in 45th place. CYCLONES PREPPING FOR SPC TOURNEYS Five Casady teams are preparing for the Southwest Preparatory Conference Fall Championships in Dallas this weekend. The girls field hockey team plays a quarterfinal game this Friday against the St. StephensGreenhill winner. Also on Friday, the boys volleyball team faces off against Houston Episcopal at 11 a.m. Both cross country sqauds compete on Saturday morning at Northbuck Park in Dallas. – By Jason Jewell
Hoping for a second-place finish in the district and a home playoff game, John Marshall instead suffered a 31-18 loss at Kingfisher on Friday to take third place. Tailback Jaden Mullin rushed for two short touchdowns of 2 and 5 yards to lead the Bears (8-2, 5-2 3A-1) which finished third in the district. Quarterback Jarod Leviston also hit Timothy Stephens for a 10-yard TD. OWASSO STORMS PAST PANTHERS After scoring the first touchdown of the game, PC North saw that lead quickly evaporate in a 41-7 loss to Owasso last Friday at Putnam City Stadium. The Panthers fell to third place in District 6AI-2 at 5-2, but had their best season in nearly a decade with an 8-2 record. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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Casady’s Andy Throgmorton (53) and Preston Parsons (15) celebrate after beating Greenhill on Friday.
DISTRICT STANDINGS: WEEK 10 District 6AI-2 Team Dist All 1. Tulsa Union 7-0 8-2 2. Owasso 5-2 6-4 3. PC North 5-2 8-2 4. Moore 4-3 5-5 5. Mustang 3-4 4-6 6. Southmoore 2-5 3-7 7. Norm. North 2-5 2-8 8. Ed. North 0-7 0-10
District 6AII-1 Team 1. Stillwater 2. Midwest City 3. Del City 4. Lawton 5. Deer Creek 6. Choctaw 7. PC West 8. Putnam City
Dist All 7-0 10-0 6-1 8-2 5-2 7-3 4-3 6-4 3-4 4-6 2-5 4-6 1-6 1-9 0-7 0-10
District 5A-2 Team 1. Carl Albert 2. McGuinness 3. Guthrie 4. Piedmont 5 Woodward 6. Lawton Eis. 7. Guymon 8. Northwest
Dist All 7-0 10-0 6-1 8-2 5-2 8-2 4-3 5-5 3-4 4-6 2-5 2-8 1-6 1-9 0-7 0-10
District 3A-1 Team 1. Heritage Hall 2. Kingfisher 3. J. Marshall 4. Perkins 5. Mannford 6. Blackwell 7. Mt. St. Mary 8. Bridge Creek
Dist 7-0 6-1 5-2 4-3 3-4 2-5 1-6 0-7
District A-3 Team 1. Cashion 2. Crossings 3. Minco
Dist 7-0 6-1 5-2
4. CHA 5. Crescent 6. Watonga 7. OCA 8. Northeast
All 10-0 8-2 8-2
4-3 3-4 2-5 1-6 0-7
Note: The top 4 teams in each district make the playoffs.
All 9-1 7-3 8-2 7-3 3-7 2-8 2-8 1-9
6-4 5-5 4-6 3-7 1-9
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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Nov. 13-18 • ‘Love Never Dies’
The ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and The Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. In this new, electrically charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar, but he has never stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protegee, Christine Daaé. Showing at the Civic Center. Call (405) 594-8300 for tickets.
MAGIC SHOW
Nov. 11 • Rob Lake Magic: Up Close
Direct from amazing millions on America's Got Talent, worldrenowned illusionist, Rob Lake returns home to Oklahoma, at the Tower Theatre, for a very special, unplugged close-up performance. Known for having the largest touring illusion show in the world, this interactive performance strips away the grand stage theatrics, creating an intimate magical experience beginning at 8 p.m. The performance benefits animal rescue groups Friends for Folks and Central Oklahoma Humane Society. Rob Lake's own furry companion, Roger, an Oklahoma rescue dog makes a magical appearance in the show. Due to the nature of this mind-
Nov. 18 • Jewish Federation to “Take A Bite Out of Hunger” at the Regional Food Bank
The Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City will hold its annual Jewish community volunteer day at the Regional Food Bank on Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Known as the “Take A Bite Out of Hunger” project, it is part of the Jewish Federation’s annual Mitzvah Corps projects – projects where the entire Jewish community is encouraged to help others in the greater OKC community. Members of the Jewish community – adults and children – will come together to help accomplish sorting and packing for the Food Bank. Children who are too young to do manual work will participate in developmentally appropriate activities to help them understand the importance of eating well and the responsibility to help those who are less fortunate then they are. Adults who are unable to do the manual work will be given other important Regional Food Bank tasks which they can complete working at a table. Visit jfedokc.org for more information. blowing performance tickets are limited. Ages 18+. Call (405) 7086937 for details.
FAMILY FUN
Nov. 23 • Tree Lighting
One of the year’s most anticipated annual events, the Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival presented by SONIC, will take place the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 23, from 5-7 p.m. The event serves as the official kickoff to the holiday season, as Mayor David Holt lights the Christmas tree with Santa Claus. The Tree Lighting Festival includes a live band, food trucks, face painting and visits with Santa. The festival will be held on the Third Base Plaza at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive) and is free and open to the public. Visit DowntowninDecember.com for more information.
THIS WEEKEND
Nov. 10 • Choctaw Indie Market
OCTA Monthly Indian Taco Sale and Indie Market offers traditional Indian Tacos made with a secret Choctaw frybread recipe. Other native dishes like tanchi labona and grape dumplings may be available and vary from month to month. There are many returning native vendors, as well as other handmade and craft vendors with a few direct sales companies included to keep it interesting. Excellent food and unique shopping make for a great afternoon from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 5320 S. Youngs Blvd. Choctaws do not believe in saying Good Bye, so they say Chi Pisa La Chike. (See you soon.) Call (405) 681-0869 for more details.
OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES
Chesapeake Arena 100 West Reno Ave. Monday, Nov. 12 • Phoenix Suns 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 • New York Knicks 7:00 p.m.
Rock Star Films
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ohemian Rhapsody burst into theaters last week with a $50 million domestic box office haul and another $72.5 million overseas, according to Box Office Mojo. It also received an “A” CinemaScore, which bodes well for great word of mouth and continued success. Bohemian Rhapsody tells the story of the band Queen and its electric lead singer, Freddie Mercury. Mercury’s struggle with his sexuality offers the film its dramatic arc. And, origin stories of the bands biggest hits, from We Will Rock You to Another One Bites the Dust, deliver the joy for fans of the music. Emmy winner Rami Malek, from the USA Network show I, Robot, completely transforms into Mercury, anchoring the film with a dazzling performance that captivates even when other parts of the movie veer a little off course. Lucy Boynton from the musical Sing Street plays Mercury’s wife turned best friend. Comedian Mike Myers, of Austin Powers fame, is stunt cast as an EMI Records executive. Myers and fellow comedian Dana Carvey famously parodied the song
Bohemian Rhapsody in their smash hit 1992 movie Wayne’s World, based on their hilarious Saturday Night Live skit of the same name. Director Bryan Singer, who directed The Usual Suspects and four XMen films, was fired from the production before wrapping, which explains some of the uneven aspects. Critics have been far less kind to the film than audiences. But, if you like the band Queen and bio pics about musicians, this one is really fun. Bohemian Rhapsody follows the recent success of Bradley Cooper’s remake of A Star is Born, starring Lady Gaga and Sam Elliott. Cooper directs, produces, stars, and co-writes of the script. This is his first major gig outside of acting and, by most measures, he knocks it out of the park. A Star is Born has now amassed $165 million in domestic box office and another $129 million overseas. Its soundtrack debuted
at number 1 on the Billboard 200 Album charts in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. It is Lady Gaga’s fifth number one album. Lady Gaga’s ascent from provocative pop auteur to award worthy actress has been fascinating to watch. In 2016, she dove head first into television, starring in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story series, winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress. The following year, she widened her fan base with a universally acclaimed performance at halftime of the 2017 Super Bowl. Her raw, engaging performance in A Star is Born should guarantee her quality movie roles for years to come. There is already awards talk for Gaga and Cooper, who will likely garner several nominations and take home some trophies, especially for the music. Come Oscar time, I predict that Sam Elliott’s will be the acting performance that rises to the top. Elliott is an industry favorite and has never won an Oscar. Take advantage of the change in weather and head to the movie theater to check out one of these exciting rock star films.
Red Earth Treefest celebrates the holidays with a Native twist The Red Earth Art Center celebrates the Christmas season with a Native flair when Treefest opens for a seven-week run Nov. 19 through Jan. 2019 in downtown Oklahoma City. Red Earth Treefest features 18 Native Tribes from throughout Oklahoma invited to participate in the annual holiday event by creating handmade ornaments and art objects made to highlight their distinctive tribal culture. The exhibition highlights the diverse cultures that make Oklahoma Unique. “Treefest is our family-friendly Christmas gift to the state. Last year we welcomed over 2,000
guests during our annual event and the public loved it,” said Lona Barrick, president of the Red Earth board of directors. “Red Earth Treefest appeals to not only little children, but the child in all of us and we’re happy to offer our event as a gift to the people of Oklahoma.” Handcrafted ornaments on the Christmas trees are as diverse as the tribes of Oklahoma. Birch bark canoes adorn the Citizen Potawatomi purple clad tree synonymous with their Great Lakes culture; while intricately painted ponies are featured on the Comanche tree to celebrate their legacy as the “Lords of the Plains.”
Oklahoma Native Tribes participating in the 2018 Treefest include the Absentee Shawnee, Caddo, Cherokee, Cheyenne & Arapaho, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Citizen Potawatomi, Comanche, Delaware, Kaw, Osage, Sac & Fox, Seminole, Kiowa, Otoe Missouria, Ponca and Pawnee. Each tribal organization has been hard at work for several months creating their handmade ornaments with exhibit copy explaining how select ornaments tell their cultural story. Thirty-nine Native tribes are headquartered in Oklahoma, giving the state more tribal headquarters than any other. Nearly every Oklahoma tribe has home-
lands in other parts of the country – from the Pacific Northwest to the Florida Everglades – creating a diverse tribal palette unique to Oklahoma. Red Earth Treefest is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Nov. 13 through Jan.5.. Admission is a $1 donation with special rates for groups. The public is invited to an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with hot wassail, holiday treats and Christmas shopping. Red Earth Art Center is located at 6 Santa Fe Plaza next to the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown OKC. Visit RedEarth.org or call (405) 427-5228 for information.
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Students
Bears getting prepared for the future as graduation approaches by Elise Butler
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J
ohn Marshall seniors are getting prepared for their future. The school held a college app day where our seniors completed 300 plus applications to universities. We followed that up by offering a FAFSA Night for parents with help from the Oklahoma College Assistance Program, a division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. College representatives from across the state have visited the class and visits to universities have started. Students visited Langston for their high school college day last week. Shows by dance, band and cheer were shared with the students along with a campus tour and lunch. “I was impressed by their nursing program,” said senior Susan Hicks. “I am really considering them in my college choices,” • The BPA (Business Professional Association) attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Norman. BPA officers,
UCOLA participants, from left, Vanessa Garcia, Sanaa Battles, Aumarey Clark, Takarianna Berry, Kiera Halligan, Gabrielle Chandler, Terriono Toles, Caleb Childs and Samuel de la Garza.
Shylah Jones, Margeret Daniels, Pua Peterson, Kim Acosta and Kennedi Johnson attended the event. Classes about social media, interviewing skills and budgeting were offered to the students. There was a college and job fair as well. “It was a great experience and I especially loved the social media class where I learned a lot,” junior Shylah Jones said. Another activity that was offered to BPA and Finance Academy members was The Reality Fair. It was hosted and funded by the Weokie Credit Union. Upon arrival students were given a profession along with a designated salary.
Students use the salary to create their life and simulate life experiences. Students budget their rent, utilities, cable, car payment and insurance. They also spun a wheel of chance where they could have an unfortunate event like blowing a tire or something positive like getting a tax refund. “I bought the cheapest of everything and did without a few things and still didn’t have enough money,” said junior Talayla Hillmon. “My mom said it is like that sometime.” • Nine freshmen attended The University of Central Oklahoma Leadership Academy (UCOLA). “It was great meeting freshman from around the state
Irish alumni host Career Day The Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Alumni Association hosted Career Day for seniors. Career Day is intended to allow students the opportunity to learn about careers from people in various professions. It encourages them to contemplate their field of study upon entering college. Chairman for the event was Bishop McGuinness alumni Chris Neumann ‘96. The keynote speaker was Regent Mike Turpen. There were over 25 guest speakers, most of them McGuinness alumni that shared stories about their career choices and various aspects of their professions. Sharing their experiences were Judge Bernard Jones ‘97; Zach Morton ‘98, former Navy Seal and current business owner; Whitney Ritchie ‘10, tennis pro; John Krahl ‘05, attorney; Anthony Moses ‘98, pilot; and Gray Frederickson, academy award winning film producer. There were two group panels featuring speakers from medical and engineering fields. Members of the medical panel included Dr. David Chansolme ‘89, Dr. Bentley Edmonds ’81, Dr. Michael Kierl
Principal David Morton and Keynote Speaker, Regent Mike Turpen pose for a picture during Career Day at Bishop McGuinness High School.
’78, Dr. Laura Webb ’95 and Dr. Brian Bockman. Heading the engineering panel was Tim Dolf ’74, Shane
Thompson and Korey Wheeler, all from the architecture firm of Frankfurt-ShortBruza.
and the opportunities that UCO provides for college,” JM participant Samuel de la Garza said. UCOLA is a progressive program that strives to further develop Oklahoma ninth grade students to become leaders in their school and communities. UCOLA accomplishes this by providing first-rate training experiences that will allow each Academy participant to develop and enhance their own leadership abilities. It is also a great way for freshmen to be exposed to the University of Central Oklahoma and begin thinking about higher education. Through workshops, activities, and discussions, students learn how to make a difference among their peers.
Taking part in FAFSA Night are, from left, Gareth Rabauliman, Gareth’s mother, Theresita Salam, Lora Anderson, Bianca's mother, and Bianca Stepney.
Students also participate in a campus tour and a resource
fair highlighting services and programs offered at UCO.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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O YOUR PART. Help put out the polarization fire! As you read this, you know what happened on election day. As I write this, I do not. Our press deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. The polls did not close until 7 p.m. As I write this, America, the world’s greatest, and most powerful country, is critically crippled with a white-hot polarization that has been growing in intensity
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for several years. It now is at crescendo level! We’ve had enough! History’s bitterest election is over. If you marked every race and issue on your ballot, you won some, you lost some. We repeat, the election is over. We must end the hatred and bitterness now. Now, before it consumes us. We have reached an ultimate state of utter confusion. We think our enemy is the guy across town, Not some foreign land with a dictator who would do us, and the world, harm. What’s the matter with us? As you reflect on election results, be optimistic. Think of the ones you won, not the ones you lost. Will Rogers was right when he opined that, after all the years of trying, Democrats and Republicans have not been able to ruin this great country. But all of us must work to repair our current serious state of damage from this awful polarization trying to take the progress and joy out of our national life. WE CAN DO IT! Let’s start with you and me. One step at a time. Let’s stop hating ANYBODY. We can be against the evil things they do. We can favor administration of penalties, to satisfy justice. Even maybe the death penalty, in the interest of public safety. But we should not hate another person. Most of all, not an Aggie. I actually love one. I know it can be done. I used to hate persons I thought were my enemies. Especially in politics. A few years ago, one of
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these perceived political “enemies” died. I got to thinking pretty intensely that hating another person is wrong, and even harmful to me. I decided then and there to declare to myself that I was stopping hatred of any solitary, single soul. Some of those folks I used to think of as my enemies, have turned into good and loyal friends. I can truthfully say I do not have one ounce of hatred for any human being, disgusting as some of them are. This has made me a lot happier with myself. (I still have other sins.) If each of us can stop hating other persons, especially over their honest beliefs and convictions, we will have made a giant stride toward reducing the current hate-energized polarization in America. Don’t worry about the other guy who may not do it, let’s each do it ourselves. Remember the words from one of the greatest songs by Johnny Mercer, one of America’s greatest lyricists: “Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the negative. And don’t mess with Mr. In-Between.” Your brain is your brain. You can control it. You can tell it “we’re not hating anybody any more.” Stand firm. Your brain works for you, not vice versa. Get hate out of your system. Start a new day. To quote a higher authority than Johnny Mercer, here’s what Jesus said in his “Sermon on the Mount.” “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” That’s hard, but get started. If enough of us stop hating, America can again be: “One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
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Lyric’s Broadway Ball
Lyric’s first Hall of Fame member. Bob Windsor, who is in his 80’s, performed a tap number for the Broadway Ball audience after he was the first one to be inducted into the Lyric Hall of Fame last Friday night. In 1963, while working in Chicago and New York, Bob received a call from Carveth Osterhaus, the director of the newly formed Lyric Theatre, to return home and choreograph and perform in Lyric’s first Production, Oklahoma! He received the Creative Artist Award from BancFirst President David Halow and his wife, Aimee, above right. BancFirst Founder Gene Rainbolt and the late Jeannine Rainbolt received the John Kirkpatrick Award.
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Lyric’s Broadway Ball
Broadway Ball lights up the night Lyric Theatre held its annual Broadway Ball last Friday night at the Embassy Suites. The theater
company raised a lot of money from the full-house and gave awards to Gene Rainbolt and Bob Windsor.
Lyric President-elect Sarah Fisher and husband Kristian, left, Cathy and Gov. Frank Keating, and Sara and Judd Kos, right.
Emcee Lance McDaniel, Lyric Artistic Director Michael Baron and Broadway Ball Chairs Jessica Ockershauser and Amy Mitchell, right.
Long-time Lyric performers, from left, Billie Thrash, Charlotte Franklin, Jim Franklin and Brenda Spurlin.
Michael Baron, Gene Rainbolt and Mike Turpen.
Nick Pointer and his mom Mary Pointer.
Ryan and Carrie Leonard.
Pepper’s Ranch
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- Photos by Rose Lane
Perusing the silent auction, above, are Julie and Brandon Bull, Kristin and Jeremy Edwards and Lauren and Nick Estrada. Performances from popular Broadway shows, including “Grease” and “The Wizard of Oz” were featured during the Peppers Ranch gala at the Skirvin. Peppers Ranch is a community of foster care families. Above are Megan Hershburger, Denielle and Clint Chaney and Stephen Herschburger.
Above: OK Humane’s Lexi and Casandra Patterson with “Rizzo,” who was a part of the live auction. At left: Sheryl and Johnny Pribyl.
Above Natalie Tallbear and her mom, Mary Blankenship Pointer. Pointer was the event chairman and Jonna Kirschner was the vice chairman. At left: Travis and Tonya Ratcliff. Tonya is Peppers Ranch’s executive director.
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Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund
Red Tie Preview Party Wendy and Ethan House are the cochairmen of the 2019 Red Tie Night, which is set for March 9, 2019 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The gala is a fundraiser for the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund.
- Photos by Rose Lane
The Jones Assembly was the site of a Red Tie Night Preview Party. This year’s fundraising goal is $700,000. Above are Edith Laird, Julie Hall, Michael Laird and Wendy House.
Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund Board President Paula Love and Chris Lawson discuss Red Tie Night during the Preview Party.
Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund Executive Director Cher Golding and Frederick Redwine.
News
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Little Willie’s Triple Dog Dare Ultimate Stairclimb Paricipants complete all three buildings either as an individual or as a team for a total of 138 flights of stairs. Located all indoors, it’s the perfect climbing climate for a December race. All proceeds benefit Homeless Alliance, homelessalliance.org and Sunbeam Family Services, sunbeamfamilyservices.org.
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Go on a magical journey with Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Lyric’s A Christmas Carol returns with the 2018 edition of Charles Dickens’ classic. Featuring stunning sets, sparkling costumes and a cast of beloved characters that will get your entire family in the holiday spirit. Opening Thanksgiving weekend at Lyric at the Plaza and showing through Dec. 24. Call (405) 524-9312 for tickets.
Environmentalist Dr. Patrick Moore to Lecture at OKC Town Hall OKC Town Hall will host Dr. Patrick Moore on Thursday Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Servant, 14343 MacArthur Blvd. Known as The Sensible Environmentalist, Dr. Patrick Moore has been a leader in the environmental movement for more than 40 years. He is co-founder of Greenpeace where he served as the Canadian President for nine years and as a Director of Greenpeace International for six years. Today, Dr. Moore is committed to finding solutions to environment issues by strik-
ing a balance between the needs of people and the need to protect the environment. Dr. Moore’s environmental policy is based squarely on science and logic. He believes that too much of today’s “pop-environmentalism” is filled with sensationalism, misinformation and fear and he has been focused on the promotion of sustainability and consensus building among competing concerns. Dr. Moore was a member of a British Columbia government-appointed Round Table on the
Environment and Economy and he founded and chaired the BC Carbon Project. Single lecture tickets are $30 and available at the door. For more information call (405) 202-4262. Luncheon with the speaker immediately follows the lecture at the church. The event allows guests to interact with the speaker and submit questions. For more luncheon information call (405) 755-1417 or visit javanhorn@cox.net. Updated information is available at okctownhall.com
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and hands-on activities. Ancient. Massive. Wild – The Bison Exhibit celebrates the history and significance of the United States’ first national mammal and highlights the importance of its preservation and conservation. For information on Ancient. Massive. Wild – The Bison Exhibit and related Museum events and programming, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org.
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Students
Casady takes new approach to student wellness C
hange is in the air at Casady this year. Schedule changes, dress code alterations, the new entrance, and even the new bell are just a few things that students and teachers have had to adjust to in recent weeks. Schedule changes, in particular, were caused by an effort to promote mindfulness and to lower anxiety surrounding schoolwork. Dr. Jeri McKinney, the new school psychologist, brings fresh ideas to the table surrounding mental-
by Yasmin Hamilton
CASADY COMMUNITY
health related issues to the Casady community. Dr. McKinney grew up in Washington, D.C. and went to Hobart and William Smith Colleges in upstate New York. She studied psychology, art and African studies. She moved to Oklahoma City fairly recently
Dr. Jeri McKinney is Casady School’s new psychologist.
and has lived in other cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Durham, N.Ca. On studying psychology, Dr. McKinney says she,“ knew what (she) wanted to do
early on and so every experience (she) had was about getting to know and understand children and their parents.” More likely than not, the average
Casady student does not get a healthy amount of sleep in order to finish their homework and study every night. While next year’s block schedule is aimed to solve this problem and give students more time to meet their goals, Dr. McKinney wants students not to be so hard on themselves if they are not able to accomplish everything they want to in one day. She said she recognizes that sometimes one needs to lose sleep to accomplish what
one wants in preparation for the next day,. “Sleep is vital to your growth and development. ... If (staying up) is a part of your daily routine, ... then we need to think about ways to reduce that.” If you are struggling to attain a healthy amount of sleep every day, Dr. McKinney believes that you should look at your schedule and ask your teachers and people who support you how you can, “modify your schedule through the day because sleep is vital to success.”
Wearing costumes helps McGuinness’ annual Canned Food Drive
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ast week, Bishop McGuinness students celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes and competing for prizes during the Halloween assembly. In addition to the costume contest, entertainment at the assembly featured Ling Miller’s Tai Chi class who danced with fans to traditional Chinese music, the pom squad and the Irish DanceVisions team who performed their traditional Halloween extravaganza. Students who dressed up were asked to bring $3 to help kick off the annual Canned Food Drive, which runs until Nov. 15. The annual food drive is sponsored by
by Clancey
IRISH ITEMS
the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and provides food to Oklahoma families that are in need of help and assistance. Bishop McGuinness has been involved in the drive since 1988. This year, students are asked to bring 60 pounds of canned goods. Once a student has turned in their 60 lbs of food they are allowed to wear jeans and a spirit shirt each day until the drive ends.
• Several members of the choir auditioned for the all state choir last weekend and qualified to move on to the final round of auditions. They are Paola Grella, Izzy Strecker, Emily Casebolt, Thai Nguyen, Mallory Winfrey, Mary Kate Lee, Anson Nguyen, Alex Sweis and Victoria Edem. • Nov. 4 was the annual open house for prospective students and parents. Doors opened at 1 p.m. for visitors. Families were able to tour the school, meet with teachers, coaches, and sponsors. Many of the fine arts programs performed as well as several athletic teams.
Ling Miller’s Tai Chi class performs with fans at the Halloween assembly.
BMCHS Choir members qualified to move to the final round of auditions for the All State choir. Clockwise are Paola Grella, Izzy Strecker, Emily Casebolt, Thai Nguyen, Mallory Winfrey, Mary Kate Lee, Anson Nguyen and Alex Sweis. Center is Victoria Edem.
It was all fun and games HH’s Lower School fall carnival
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ower schoolers dressed in their Halloween best enjoyed an entertaining night of games, bounce houses, balloon artists, food, and fun at the Lower School Carnival, an event sponsored by the Heritage Hall School Patrons Association (HHSPA). Putting on one of the biggest Lower School social events of the year requires a large amount of
by Katerina Chrysant
HALL HAPPENINGS
parental support, along with roughly 40 Upper School student volunteers. “Without them,” said HHSPA Carnival Chairman Rachel Thomas, “the event wouldn’t be what it is
if it were even held at all. I am thankful for an amazing community of volunteers who are always willing to step up and make events like this so memorable for kids and parents alike. It’s always fun to see the kids’ costumes and watch them test their skills with the basketball shootout, football throw, ring toss, penny drop, treat walk, and other carnival games.”
Emery Diesselhorst, SarahAnn Rosell, Brookelynn Gofton and Emma Rylant at the annual Heritage Hall Lower School Fall Carnival.
Putnam City North band marches to success in competitions
T
he size and composition of a marching band can vary greatly. Some bands have fewer than 20 members and some have over 500. The PCN band program has just over 100 members and while they may not be the largest in their division, they made a big splash this year. This year’s show was named Mary’s Playground. The story line is about an evil Mary Poppins that torments the band on her playground.
by Mykia Young
PANTHER PROGRESS
“We were very interested in the idea of a Mary Poppins show, but we wanted to add a dark twist this year,” Band Director Dane Romano said. This season was Romano’s first as the PCN Band Director, although he had served as assistant
director previously. As with any new job has, there were some learning curves. “I learned how to stay calm, but I also enjoyed watching the band perform and really get invested in our show,” Romano said. Band season is known for being demanding and intense. “This season was full of rigorous practices, late nights, early mornings, and lots of coffee,” junior and drumline member Spencer Bias said.
Their rehearsal was scheduled for every week day at 7 a.m. until the end of first hour, along with Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every football game they went to and performed at was also considered a rehearsal for competitions. They placed very well in each of their competitions. For the Moore Outdoor Music Festival, they took home third place. They snagged fourth place at the Yukon Invitational competi-
tion and at the Mustang Nightrider Invitational competition they took third place. At the state-wide competition OBA they placed 13th. Even though their state competition placing wasn’t what they wanted, their season still ended on a good note. “We didn’t get what we expected at state championships, but we are still proud of our performance, and we all ended up being happy,” junior and drum major Andrew Jacob said.
Much of their success could be attributed to improved work ethic and relationship building. “Everyone was a lot more dedicated, and the relationship between the directors and band members was better,” junior and Color Guard member Dallas Hoskins said. While the PCN marching band didn’t quite take the top at the state competition, this season they proved their abilities and staked their claim on the competitive scene.
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OCU President Martha Burger, left, and former President Robert Henry, right, present Life.Church Pastor Craig Groeschel with the Servant Leader Award.
OCU honors Pastor Groeschel Oklahoma City University presented Life.Church Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel with its Servant Leadership Award during a celebration Monday. The award recognizes those who make positive influences on the community and successfully encourage others to do the same. OCU President Martha Burger said Groeschel is a shining example of what the award represents. “Pastor Craig Groeschel has
selflessly worked for many years to build a church that has had a great impact on the community at large,” Burger said. “Through his leadership, Life.Church has been a wonderful influence not only for its own members, but also for those who give freely of their time to help others.” Groeschel graduated from OCU in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing. He helped establish Life.Church in 1996. He
regularly speaks at conferences and has written several books, including his latest release “Hope in the Dark: Believing God is Good When Life is Not.” Life.Church has been recognized for its innovations in advancing Christianity including the development of apps, use of video and in worship service programing. The church also offers free resources to help other churches thrive.
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Friday Meets a Cheetah
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, November 9, 2018, Page B7
OKC Zoo keepers Kasey Butler, Lisbeth Pisias and Micharl Gruneisen were among the many zoo staff members volunteering at the Meetah Cheetah party.
Cheetah party purr-fectly wild Internationally renowned conservationist Dr. Laurie Marker returned to Oklahoma City for a fundraiser to save cheetahs in the wild. Co-sponsored by the OKC Zoo and the Columbus Zoo the party was held in the new Sanctuary Asia at the zoo. Making a return visit to OKC was Misi, Jack Hanna’s Ambassador Cheetah. Abandoned by her mother and sick, Misi was hand-raised by the Columbus Zoo staff and has grown into a beautiful cheetah.
Top bidders on a VIP trip to the Columbus Zoo Sheryl and Jeff Case, seated, are congratulated by Sheila Wakely and Young Chappell.
OKC Zoo Trust chairman Don Kaspereit and his wife Carol, visit with Dr. Laurie Marker, right, Founder and CEO of the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia, Africa. Marker started CCF almost 30 years ago and has dedicated her life to saving the critically endangered of all the big cats in the wild.
Presenting Sponsor of the “Meetah Cheetah” party Dick Sias, center, welcomes Misi, with Langston University Professor Terry Gipson, right, who just returned from the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia on a joint grant between the Kirkpatrick Foundation and Sias. Calvin McCammon, left, is on the Columbus Zoo Animal program staff.
OKC Zoo Director Dwight Lawson’s, center, daughter Rory said cheetahs were her favorite animal. Zoo Friends executive director Tim Rasnic, right, with Dr. Laurie Marker.
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, November 9, 2018, Page B8