Vision - Spring 2009

President’s letter

Dear Alumni and Friends: I am sure many of you are wondering how your favorite university is faring in these challenging economic times. Let me give you some assurances, along with how OC is responding to these challenges.

The ultimate work of providing high quality education proceeds unabated. Here is just a small sampling of some of the more notable accomplishments of our students, faculty and alumni during the past year: one of our recent communications graduates – an Emmy winner already – won the Edward R. Murrow Award; one of our biochemistry students took first place overall at the Oklahoma Academy of Sciences Convention for her research; our student literary journal, Soundings, was named #1 in the nation by the international English honor society; our history honor society chapter took first in the nation for the 13th straight year; one of graduates was recently admitted to the top medical school in the U.S.; and our accounting students had the top CPA exam pass rate in Oklahoma for the 11th time in the past 13 years.

As is evident from the articles in this issue of Vision, OC students, faculty and alumni are more engaged than ever in serving these in need and in their communities. The world is a better place because of their Christ-like and highly-professional service.

This strengthens our resolve in these challenging times – the worst economic times since the Great Depression. These times present a unique opportunity for Oklahoma Christian to demonstrate our Christian character and commitment to good stewardship.

Oklahoma Christian remains in stable financial condition. Our endowment has suffered – as have most investment portfolios – and that will significantly impact the amount we have to spend on scholarships and on academic and spiritual initiatives. However, because the endowment is diversified and invested in several areas that are not directly impacted by the current economic crisis, our losses – while painful – are less than most endowments.

Enrollment remains strong. Last fall, we enjoyed the secondhighest enrollment in our history after four consecutive years of record enrollment. Our spring undergraduate enrollment is slightly better than projected, and graduate enrollment is up slightly from last spring.

Our first priority – and challenge – in this economic crisis is to

keep the cost of attending Oklahoma Christian affordable, while maintaining high-quality, Christ-centered education and ensuring prudent fiscal operations. In January, we announced a plan that allows students for whom price is a particular challenge to select a package of courses, housing, and meal plans next fall that will cost even less than the cost of attending this year.

We also are working hard to control and reduce costs. Recent budgeting policies have given us some financial shock absorption capacity that did not exist a few years ago. Vice President for Finance Jeff Bingham skillfully renewed a major bond letter of credit in a very volatile credit market, with another on the horizon for renewal this summer. He and his staff will be monitoring both the economy and our budgets carefully during the next few months.

Fundraising results have been mixed. While our capital projects continue to receive support, we hear from many friends that the current economic climate does not allow them to continue the same level of operational support which provides financial assistance to students whose families are least able to afford Christian education. If you are blessed to be able to fill in for these temporary declines, we hope you will do so to enable these worthy young people to attend Oklahoma Christian.

While we always appreciate everything you do for OC, we need your support and prayers more than ever during these challenging times. I hope you will join us in being prayerful about our nation, about the world economy, about the church, and about Christian higher education.

Oklahoma Christian is uniquely positioned to have a positive impact as we train and mentor young people who are dedicated to serving their fellow man and their God. Bottom line – our future is in His hands, and thus we do not worry, but we will work diligently to be faithful in stewardship and effective in service.

Thank you for joining us in that ministry.

In His service,

Mike E. O’Neal President

CONTENTS

FEATURES Spring 2009

4 Jennifer Ma

OC alumna helps direct the Summer Olympic Ceremonies

2 John Thompson

OC mourns beloved professor

CONTRIBUTORS President:

Dr. Mike E. O’Neal (68)

8 Team OC

Run OC! Run!

14 Mike Huckabee

10 Faith In Action OC alumni and faculty serving others

Vice President for Advancement:

12 O’Neal goes on University Tour

Editor:

20 Milestones

Dr. John deSteiguer Wes McKinzie (98)

Contributors:

Dr. Stephen Eck (92), Ron Frost, Piper Johnson (07), Will Kooi (10), Michael Mitchell (04), Dave Seat (06), Dawn R. Shelton (90), Allison Shumate (05), Katy Watson (03), Ann White (04)

Designers:

Comings and goings of your former classmates.

36 News/Sports

Informations on the latest happenings and accomplishments at OC.

Judson Copeland (02), Jonathan Curtis (03), Scott Hill (08), Rachel O’Donnell (02)

Photography:

Mike Bosley (02), Judson Copeland (02), Steven Christy (01), Esther Havens, Nathen Kelly (10), Lin Yi VISION Alumni Magazine of Oklahoma Christian University (USPS 405-420) Volume 10, No. 1, Spring 2009 POSTMASTER send address changes to: VISION, Box 11000, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100

On The Cover: photo by Lin Yi Jennifer Ma (93) stands atop the “Bird’s Nest” as she prepares with her team for the 2008 Summer Olympic opening ceremonies.

© Oklahoma Christian University 2009 Oklahoma Christian University admits students of any race, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

John Thompson OC mourns beloved professor

On Thursday, December 11, 2008, the last time his Civil War and Reconstruction class met for the semester, Dr. John Thompson said, “That was the most fun I’ve had teaching since the first time I taught that class.”

He almost did not teach the fall semester. When it started back in August, he was hospitalized in ICU combating another round of health complications that threatened to sideline him from the classroom.

Almost.

But soon he rebounded and put aside thoughts of medical retirement. His strength returned and he was energized. His students energized him. His family, as always, energized him. His work on an important project to research and write a book on the NAACP in Oklahoma energized him. The presidential election energized him. His passion energized everyone else.

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That is how he died on Friday afternoon, December 12, 2008.

When John Thompson stepped on the OC campus as a student in the mid-70s from Chickasha, Oklahoma, a legend was in the making.

He was freshman class president and student body president. He earned the Student History Award. He earned the university’s Gaylord Chair of Distinguished Teaching in 1998. He held a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.

Thompson was an expert in African-American history, African civilization, the Civil War and many other topics. We might also say he was an expert in making the love of history contagious for many selfproclaimed “history haters” who sat in his classes to fulfill general education requirements for our degrees.

“John Thompson was the first professor that ever made me love history. He made everything interesting and fun. I think I love history today because of that one class at OC,” said Caryn Blanchard (99), who was one of several alumni who commented through online tributes to Dr. Thompson on OC’s website and on the social media website, Facebook.

For professed “history lovers,” Thompson kindled and cultivated that love and inspired many to seek the same kind of Christian scholarship that he epitomized, as evidenced by this online comment from Jeff Hassman (89), who now teaches history at Northeast Lakeview College in San Antonio, Texas.

“My last history class with Dr. Thompson was 19 years ago, but I can still vividly remember him and the community of learning that he created in his seminars.

We all remember the booming voice. I also remember the expressive hands and the quiet reflective moments he created before he drew us (or sometimes even startled us) into a conversation about books and the big ideas they represented. He obviously had important things to say about these ideas, but he seemed more interested in what you had to say. I remember walking into his office and seeing books everywhere. He was literally surrounded by them. I was so impressed! I wanted to be like him. As I decided to pursue history as a profession, he became an important model of how a Christian scholar should think about history and how a teacher can connect to students,” Hassman said.

Walter Hamilton (83), of Idabel, Oklahoma, earned his law degree at the University of Oklahoma and served as district attorney for McCurtain, Choctaw and Pushmataha counties in southeastern Oklahoma for 15 years. He credits Dr. Thompson for teaching him to learn history through critical analysis.

“He also made me believe that Chickasha was the cultural center of the universe, and that the best present any mother could get her son was a set of encyclopedias.

When I heard that he had passed, I went out and found my class notes from Jacksonian Democracy, the South, and the Civil War. I sat and read through them, and realized how much I learned from this good man. Rest in peace, my teacher. We are all better for having known you,” Hamilton said.

Although Thompson’s health problems were evident, he did not draw attention to them. When hospitalized, he would lecture via speakerphone. And when he was wheelchair bound, and the logistics of getting him down the stairs of DAH Auditorium were being worked out, Dr. Thompson would lecture on video from the back of the room and the students would watch him on a screen at the front of the room.

That only lasted for a few class periods.

“He told me he wanted to see the history in his students’ eyes and he couldn’t do that talking to the back of their heads,” said Dr. Raymon Huston, associate professor of political science.

Thompson’s remedy was to crawl down the DAH steps to his waiting wheelchair, strongly dismissing any assistance. He would explain to students and his colleagues that he realized it worried them, but it didn’t bother him. It

was simply a way to get from Point A to Point B. Dr. Cami Agan, professor and chair of the Department of Language and Literature, remembers hearing Dr. Thompson speak in Chapel when she was a student.

“He admitted to us, ‘I don’t expect to be alive in 10 years.’ That was 1988, and we were shocked and inspired as Dr. Thompson explained his health struggles and the daily pain he endured. He lived more than 20 more years, and we are all deeply blessed. I loved his teaching, his clear lectures, his probing questions, his house slippers, and his occasional breaks to ‘get a Jolly Rancher.’ He worked hard and was committed to his discipline, and he made his students want to achieve. There is no better academic legacy.

“As a fellow faculty member, I saw him as the moral touchstone of our academic life. His vision and his dedication to the highest scholarship and Christian education kept us all focused on our purpose. We will all miss his wonderful laugh and his presence, which was both commanding and peaceful. We love you, John,” Dr. Agan said.

Up in DAH this semester, the halls are quieter and the reflections are deeper. There is a search to hire a new history professor, and a hope that Thompson’s work for the NAACP Oklahoma book will be completed.

But Dr. John Maple, department chair and distinguished professor of history, who sparred with Dr. Thompson many times over whether his “decadent Europeans” were superior to the “ignorant corrupt Americans,” said there is a strong sense that they should not be sad. John would not have liked it.

So, their grief has turned to hope in building an endowment for the John Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund that has been established by Dr. Thompson’s best friend, his wife Murrell.

The fund is intended to provide scholarships for students majoring in the Department of History and Political Science who display academic excellence and a commitment to personal growth. Special consideration will be given to applicants from a minority background.

To find out more about the John Thompson Memorial Endowment, contact Will Blanchard at 405.425.5115.

If you have not read the tributes to Dr. Thompson on the OC website, you will be blessed if you spend a few moments reflecting with fellow alumni. This comment from Dr. Matt McCook, assistant professor of history, summarizes the thoughts of many of us and the challenge to live each day to its fullest.

“John’s passing from this life to the next leaves a major hole in many hearts. Students who know him will miss him and those who haven’t will miss the opportunity to know him. I will miss him. I know his family will miss him. He was always acutely aware that each day he lived was another blessed day with his family. But John would remind us not to be sad for him. He’s with God who possesses all knowledge and can satisfy in an instant John’s desire to know more history.”

If you would like to give to the Memorial Scholarship fund in Dr. Thompson’s honor, go to www.oc.edu/givenow.

By Dawn Shelton (90)

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OLYMPIAN FEAT Alumna’s vision becomes reality as the world watches

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The spectacular opening ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympics wasn’t over yet, and the rave reviews already were pouring in.

“When it comes to opening ceremonies,” said NBC’s Bob Costas, “retire the trophy.”

The four-hour event, featuring more than 15,000 performers and amazing, first-of-their-kind production elements, received glowing praise from all over the world.

The Guardian, from Great Britain, said the ceremony “outdid all of its predecessors in numbers, colour, noise and expense.”

USA Today’s review enthused about “the sheer, satisfying beauty of the best effects. Those incredibly wellordered circles, the dancers flitting across a giant globe, the fireworks exploding, the paintings come to life.”

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg called the show “arguably the grandest spectacle of the new millennium.”

At the center of this magnificent production was OC alumna Jennifer Ma (93), a member of the core creative team that conceived, designed and executed the opening ceremony.

As the chief designer of visual and special effects, she and her team were directly responsible for all pyrotechnic and special effects, LED effects, screen projection and images, interactive elements and non-traditional stage design.

Three of the most talked-about highlights from the opening ceremony – the levitating Olympic rings, the pyrotechnic “footprints in the sky” and the lighting of the cauldron – were in her purview.

So, with all the rave reviews, how would this OC graduate rate the opening ceremony?

“Artistically, I’d give it a B-minus,” Jennifer said.

A B-minus? She’d give what may have been the greatest show in history a B-minus?

Well, of course, that is the remarkably high standard this team set for itself. And Jennifer is quick to point out that the team did an excellent job worthy of an A-plus.

But the artist in Jennifer, the product of an OC art and design program acclaimed for its quality and rigor, believes the production could have been even better.

“Even though what we accomplished was quite good, there are still things as artists we wish we could have pulled off, things we planned from the beginning that would have struck a chord on a different level that we wish we could have explored more and presented,” Jennifer said.

Jennifer and the core creative team, led by director Zhang Yimou, spent three years preparing for this once-ina-lifetime event.

The first one-and-a-half years were spent brainstorming, testing, and drawing. Then, from spring 2007 to April 2008, the team worked to finalize the production, literally going back to the drawing board as different ideas or logistical challenges caused the plans to change.

“Eighty percent of the work was brainstorming 10 to 12 hours a day for a year. Thinking back, it is kind of a miracle that it took place,” Jennifer said. “I learned a great deal in terms of working on a project and with people on a massive scale because of all the permissions you have to get and the logistics of the production. The process was pain-

ful for all of us. But the great value was the way the obstacles and pain helped to cultivate the mind and the spirit.”

As the Olympics approached, they staged three dress rehearsals in front of a stadium filled with 90,000 people.

The rehearsals revealed problems and challenges, compounded by the fact that they couldn’t do a full public test run of many top-secret elements such as the footprint, the lighting of the cauldron and the presentation of the rings.

“So many things went wrong. I thought it was going to be a disaster and that we would lose face in front of the world,” Jennifer said.

But on the night of the ceremony, things went right … very right … on the world stage.

“We were totally on edge of our seats to see how it would come together. Everything came together so nicely.

It went better than any rehearsal,” she said.

Along with praise from around the globe, the team members were hailed as heroes in China. With the controversies surrounding the country and the Games, the ceremony served as a rousing opening that highlighted the best of China’s history, culture, creativity and ability for millions of people around the world to see.

“Afterward, people would recognize us and say ‘thank you.’ That was very nice and made me feel proud,” Jennifer said. “It was immensely challenging and difficult because of the artistic

standard we set for ourselves, to do something that had never been seen, and to see a side of China that had never been seen. It was a lofty goal for us to reach.”

Consider it done.

After the Olympics, Jennifer did some traveling and relaxing as a way of transitioning from this massive threeyear project back into her “regular” life as an artist. But she didn’t rest long.

Two shows featuring her work opened this month in London – at Haunch of Venison gallery and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. She is spearheading several public art projects in Beijing, participating in an art Triennial in Japan, and doing a solo show and curatorial project in Washington, D.C. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao project features an ink-wash paintingvideo installation that she first conceived for the Olympics.

Even though Jennifer’s successful career has taken her to many of the world’s major contemporary art museums, she remains energized by the impact the Olympics had on her, both personally and professionally.

“As cliché as it sounds, it was a lifechanging experience,” she said. “It’s affected me and changed me in so many ways – artistically speaking, as a person, as a Chinese national, as an artist, as a woman. It has had a profound effect on my relationship with China and the world.”

By Wes McKinzie (98)

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Dave Smith (68) got into the symbolic recognition business the hard way. He started as a high school basketball coach.

While building his fledgling business – now called MTM Recognition – into the largest and most successful in its industry, those coaching skills paid big dividends.

“Dave is our CEO and head coach, fostering teamwork and encouraging everyone to take pride and ownership in their accomplishments,” said Donna Lamprecht, MTM’s director of communications. “He dreams big, and those dreams have become reality over the years. He has always had a vision for this company.”

The nurturing work environment has developed a dedicated core of employees with an average tenure of more than 15 years; many of them have been with the company since its beginning.

Dave (at 6’7”, he’s known as “Big Dave” to his employees) grew up in Florence, Ala., and attended Freed-Hardeman in Henderson, Tenn.

After graduating from Freed-Hardeman, then a two-year college, he was steered by his minister toward Oklahoma Christian to complete his bachelor’s degree. It turned out to be the perfect fit.

“I was from a small town,” he said, “so the smaller campus was very attractive.”

He admits it didn’t hurt that he also met his future wife, Linda Kern (69), during his recruiting trip.

At OC, Dave helped lead the Eagles’ basketball team to its first national tournament, leading the team in scoring and rebounding his senior year.

“I was fortunate to be part of that team. We had some really outstanding players. Several of them could have played Division I basketball, but they just wanted to play for Oklahoma Christian,” he said. “We had a great coach in Frank Davis and I think our fans were better than any in the state, including the larger schools. Making the national tournament – and playing well in the tournament – brought a lot of positive recognition to OC and was a real bright spot in the history of the school.”

After graduating from Oklahoma Christian, Dave coached high school basketball for nine years before returning to his alma mater in 1977 as sports information director and assistant basketball coach.

He left OC again in 1979 to devote more time to a certain small business he started in 1971. From that fledgling trophy shop to the leader in symbolic recognition, Midwest Trophy is now MTM Recognition, the largest designer and manufacturer of customcrafted awards in North America.

MTM has more than 750 employees in seven locations throughout the United States, including its 20-acre corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City.

The company’s customers include more than 90 major national accounts, including the NCAA, NASCAR and corporate stalwarts such as Disney, FedEx, John Deere, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz and OPUBCO, to name a few.

Many of the Super Bowl rings, major bowl game trophies, NCAA championship trophies, Olympic medals, Big 12 awards and much more are produced at MTM facilities throughout the country.

Due to its vertical integration, MTM can provide full service – from concept to final production – on hundreds of recognition items, including rings, watches, plaques, trophies, artwork and more.

The company has a number of “Old-World” craftsmen who can create original works of art, including lifelike bronze sculptures of honorees.

“I’m most proud of our people,” he said. “Our employees understand the value of recognition. We practice what we preach.

They also enjoy seeing the fruits of their labor in the media at championship award presentations. As long as there is a need for appreciation, MTM will be there to meet that need through meaningful, memorable, symbolic awards of achievement.”

And, while MTM Recognition is perhaps best known for creating elaborate trophies and rings, Dave is quick to point out that the company’s primary focus is corporate employee recognition. For example, in addition to championship trophies, MTM handles the NCAA’s employee recognition programs.

“More than 50 percent of our business is symbolic recognition,” he said. “One thing about the recognition industry is that it is always changing and growing. Whether the economy is on the upswing or downturn, there is a need for recognition, on the ball field or in the boardroom. In fact, we are continuing to add customers, even in this economy.

A self-made businessman, Dave feels he got a good grounding in life’s fundamentals at Oklahoma Christian and now looks to OC for employees who possess that same work ethic and “intellectual aspect.”

MTM currently employs 25 OC alumni, many in top leadership positions, in its Oklahoma City corporate headquarters; “It’s critical to build your company with quality people,” Dave said.

While not as involved in the day-to-day operation now, Dave maintains a close interest in the overall direction of the company.

He spends more time with his family, especially his grandkids, and pursues his great passion for competitive fishing.

He has been fishing professionally for 17 years and is sponsored

by Cabela’s and other major companies. He has had several top10 finishes and more than 50 money finishes in an extremely competitive sport, and won a major tournament, the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, last year.

Dave and Linda are active members of Memorial Road Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. Their son, David, Jr. (97), and daughter, Ashli (00), also are OC graduates and work at MTM Recognition.

By Ron Frost

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Legacy Alum moves from the Cowboys to God’s calling When Allan Stanglin was a little boy, folks would pat him on the shoulder and tell him he’d be a preacher some day.

This visionary encouragement followed him through his adolescence when he would lead a song on Wednesday night or say the closing prayer.

It came from his parents, grandparents and leaders of his home congregation (Pleasant Grove Church of Christ), some of whom even offered to pay his way to preaching school.

But Allan had a different vision. Sports media.

When he was in seventh grade, he told his sister Rhonda that his dream life would be to lead singing and teach a Bible class at his local congregation … and then cut out of the building and head to Texas Stadium to do play-by-play commentary for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoons.

This isn’t exactly a never-say-never story. Allan never said he would not preach, but he did not head to Oklahoma Christian in the mid-1980s seeking a Bible degree either.

In fact, he is a little sheepish when he looks back on his OC years.

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“Every time someone approaches me with, ‘Hey, I ran into somebody who knows you!’ I always pray silently, ‘Please not somebody from OC, please not somebody from OC.’ But the more I learn about our God, the more I realize he does this kind of thing all the time,” Allan said.

Without elaborating (and why should we?), Allan says he understands why his fellow alumni react in surprise when they learn he is a minister now, even though his parents and elders always knew he would be.

But that is getting ahead of the story.

After graduation in 1989, and for the next 19 years, he gave sports reporting all he had. And it eventually sent him to Texas Stadium after church services on Sundays to cover his beloved Cowboys.

It even got him on the team plane. He also scored post-game locker room access to the Dallas Mavericks and an open microphone to analyze, pontificate and talk sports, sports and more sports in several Texas radio markets.

“I got paid to give my opinion, and to think about sports. How great is that?” he said.

Most notably, Allan served as sports director for the Texas Rangers’ flagship station, KRLD. On his blog, allanstanglin.com, he says “working for and with the Rangers every single day for five years would drive most people straight into 12-step counseling programs. It drove me into the ministry.”

Along the way, Allan built his own team.

He married Carrie-Anne Rowland and they have three “wonderfully perfect” daughters: Whitney (15), Valerie (12) and Carley (9).

Together, Team Stanglin tentatively answered the call leading Allan to ministry.

He had always remained active in his local congregation, all the while growing spiritually. He did more speaking, and was getting the questions again, “Why don’t you preach?”

All along, Allan said he sought to glorify God on the airwaves. He had his own bully pulpit for God where he could keep things positive, not tolerate profanity and share his faith. But eventually, he realized he was justifying not making a change.

While Allan, Carrie-Anne and the girls remained prayerful and tentative about him going back to school for more training to go into ministry, things started falling into place … in spite of their hesitancy.

Before he knew it, he was accepted in 2005 to Austin Graduate School of Theology in Austin, Texas, given a part-time ministry job and offered a place to live. Even before he finished school, he found himself in the pulpit fulltime.

The Stanglins had previously lived in Austin, and worshipped with the Marble Falls congregation where Allan was a deacon. He made a call to the church office on the “off chance” his former congregation would be willing to support him as he went to Austin Grad.

“I walked into an elders meeting. And sit-

ting there was Terry Johnson!” he said.

Johnson served as OC president for more than 20 years, including the years when Allan was a student. But Allan didn’t need to sweat, because he soon was on staff at Marble Falls and taking plenty of good natured ribbing from Dr. Johnson about his days at OC. Even before Allan completed his first year of graduate school, he was contacted by Legacy Church of Christ in North Richland Hills. The longtime congregation needed a new preaching minister.

Allan sent the only two tapes he had. And he was hired.

He still cannot believe it, calling the journey “weird and wonderful.”

“I spent my first 40 years living for me. And I have asked God to give me another 40 years for him. That’s our 40-40 deal,” Allan said.

He said he regrets not answering God’s call on his life much earlier, but also recognizes that his experiences have given him much perspective and lots of stories to tell. Not to mention, all of those broadcasting and writing classes back at OC helped him be comfortable in front of a crowd and able to tell a good story.

“That I was hired at Legacy tells me two things. One is they were desperate and scraping the bottom for a preacher! The other is that there is a shortage of decent preachers and that has to change,” he said.

Unlike those who encouraged him as a young boy to follow the call to preach the gospel, Allan has observed that young men are not given that same encouragement anymore.

“I do try to encourage our young and talented men to consider preaching,” he said.

“It seems their parents and counselors and youth ministers and teachers usually are talking our best kids out of preaching by telling them they are too smart or talented or gifted and have more potential. But what could be a greater call? How could you be better than to be a proclaimer of the good news of salvation?”

Still, he has noticed that his audiences aren’t always tuned in.

“When I decided to enter the ministry, my little brother (Dr. Keith Stanglin at Harding University) told me that it would be different,” Allan said. “Fewer people would want to talk about what I do now that I’m preaching and not mapping out the NBA playoff brackets or breaking down the Cowboy’s draft. He was right. He and I just sit on the couch together now at family gatherings and talk theology all by ourselves.”

Ministry is work he describes as the most difficult he has ever undertaken, but by far, the most satisfying. Even better than a Sunday afternoon at Texas Stadium.

You can listen to Allan’s sermons online at legacychurchofchrist.org.

By Dawn Shelton (90)

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The OC Graduate Personified

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Dr. John Harrison and wife Sharon teach an action-packed Bible class.

faith In Action Did you know that our alma mater expects something from us?

You’re thinking money, aren’t you? It goes without saying, somewhat cheekily, that our school hopes we will give back financially.

But there is something else, far greater than dollars and endowments, our alma mater expects us to be: The OC Graduate.

Have you read the document, The OC Graduate? (You can find it on OC’s website at www.oc.edu/ocgraduate).

The document describes how OC encourages its graduates to be like Jesus Christ, who “increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52).

In addition to excellence in scholarship and faith, OC wants its graduates to become servant-leaders in their families, churches, professions and communities, by making a difference for good in the world locally and around the world.

For many OC alumni, serving not only is part of who we are as OC graduates; it is a lifestyle. During these difficult economic times, we see alumni who are serving, and serving some more: dentists who donate time and resources to free clinics, doctors who serve in free medical clinics, business leaders who provide their services and or products for free.

Take David Neel. He was at OC in the mid 1980s. He ran in the Chorale crowd and was a business major. After graduating, he went back home to California and now owns Neel Lighting & Controls, Inc., in Ventura. His company opened a spare office for friends or family of his employees to use to search for employment. He’s had at least one taker, someone who lost his job and his home, who comes in to use a desk, phone, computer and Internet.

Then there’s Amber Foster. She graduated from OC in 2004 and went to Honduras as a missionary. There, she ministers to youth in Tegucigalpa, cheerfully enduring job-related unpleasantries such as head lice, and opening her home time and time again to orphaned children.

Given OC’s large alumni population in the Oklahoma City area, there are plenty of sightings of The OC Graduate.

Take Ron (96) and Susan Crawford (95). For more than six years, they have served as inner-city missionaries in Oklahoma City. Ron is the youth director for Rock Island, part of Cross & Crown Mission that sits on the corner of NW 10th and McKinley, a part of the inner city that has the unfortunate reputation for prostitution, drugs and other unhealthy choices for the neighborhood’s youth.

Ron and Susan Crawford

Matt Brazle (center)

“Our work began with foundational principles poured into me at a really impressionable age during college,” Ron said. “As an elementary education major, I learned that children and youth, especially in the inner city, are Oklahoma City’s most valuable, yet underdeveloped resource.”

Ron credits many hours of Bible classes for pointing him toward a Jesus who spent a lot time in the margins. Ron points to the fourth chapter of Luke: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed.”

A year ago, the Crawford family had an opportunity to practice what they preach when they reached out to one of the girls in the Rock Island youth group who was pregnant.

“She was a youth without options,” Ron said. “This put Su and I at a crisis point. Are we really willing to give our complete life to God, including home life and house?”

The Crawfords, along with their children, said “Yes,” and invited the girl and her baby to live with them.

“I think the experience was good for our family because our children learned that God sometimes asks you to sacrifice for His Kingdom,” Ron said. “They also got to see that we were rewarded far more than anything we gave emotionally and financially to her.

The biggest thing we learned is that the most important thing we can offer is inviting people into our lives.”

Across town, OC alumni are teeming at Capitol Hill Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo Capitol Hill), where there is no shortage of work to do or volunteers to do it.

The congregation, located south of downtown Oklahoma City, is multicultural and multilingual. In addition to worship services and Bible classes, Capitol Hill meets the needs of its neighbors by providing a free medical clinic two nights a week.

Beverley North (79) manages the clinic and says she is doubly blessed. She is extraordinarily blessed to work with the patients who have no other options for medical care. And she is inspired by the number of OC alumni who volunteer as translators, technicians, nurses, therapists, medical students and doctors.

Capitol Hill also has a vibrant youth group that participates

in basketball leagues, lock-ins and even Leadership Training for Christ.

Matt Brazle (06) is the youth minister. He was raised a missionary kid as the son of Paul and Carol Brazle, who continue to serve in Belgium.

“I lived close to Antwerp, which was a port city of one million.

Both the city and our church were very international, with many immigrants and people of different backgrounds. In a sense, I am more comfortable at Capitol Hill than I am in Edmond because of these experiences,” Matt said.

Matt was a double major in engineering and missions. Even though he had many career opportunities, he feels God has him where he wants him to be, serving the youth at Capitol Hill.

“It’s an inner-city church and a lot of our kids come from broken homes and situations where they face gangs, drugs and violence daily,” Matt said. “Many times, they are missing a strong parental presence to teach them right and wrong, self-appreciation and motivation to work hard and be a good Christian citizen. A lot of them have trouble at school and at home with obedience and discipline, and as a result, they have a much greater need for organized discipline and positive correction than your typical church might.”

Alumni and students are not the only ones who serve at Capitol Hill. On Thursday nights, you’ll find Dr. John Harrison, chair, Graduate School of Theology, and his wife, Sharon, teaching elementary age students Bible stories about the Good Samaritan and the birth of Jesus.

These alumni and many others personify The OC Graduate.

And the university can be proud that there are thousands of other stories of alumni doing the same thing in their communities all over the world.

Each story is unique, but each shares the evidence of humble submission to God’s will, as alumni diligently follow the two greatest commandments: to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all our soul, and all your mind,” and to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37 & 39).

By Dawn Shelton (90)

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Presidential research reveals OC’s strength Oklahoma Christian alumni can be proud of their alma mater and its standing among some of the finest colleges and universities in the United States.

That is the clear message OC president Mike O’Neal came away with following a nationwide tour of 25 schools last semester.

“I believe that OC can very proud of where it is, the quality of services it provides and the quality of its academic programs, even without the resources of some schools,” O’Neal said. “The purpose of this tour was to help identify how we can take the next steps in what we’re doing at OC.” O’Neal and his wife Nancy traveled more than 5,500 miles by car and flew to and down the west coast from Seattle to San Diego over a five-week period, taking campus tours and interacting with presidents, provosts and other senior executives at all of the institutions.

“With one or two exceptions, OC has come further faster than most of the schools. It is my observation that we are doing most of our academic and spiritual development work as well as, or in some cases better, than the most of the schools we have seen,” O’Neal said. “While we certainly have things to learn from these schools and some best practices to embrace, OC is competing well and can compete with the best.”

In addition to its academic quality and nurturing environment, OC is a leader in providing opportunities for students to think on spiritual things. Only one other school O’Neal visited required daily Chapel attendance and just one other school required more Bible classes than OC. However, O’Neal noted that many of the schools acknowledged their Christian foundations in many ways, from public displays to campus activities and recruiting strategies. And since the integration of faith and learning is paramount in OC’s mission, O’Neal said he would like to see the university communicate that more through the display of scripture and other inspiring message and art on buildings, at entrances and on walls in other high-traffic areas.

“All of the schools, even the ecumenical schools, were very purposeful about their spiritual mission. It is evident in just about everything they do. You won’t go to any of them without being

fully aware of their commitment to faith,” O’Neal said.

The schools visited generally had greater financial flexibility than Oklahoma Christian, given their higher tuition rates, lower discount rates, contributions from affiliated fellowships, more revenue from graduate and adult programs, and more fundraising resources.

Many schools used the additional funds for faculty development and continuing education, an area where Oklahoma Christian has room to grow.

“Even the strongest and wisest of us need the opportunity to delve back into the philosophy of why faith and learning can not be separated,” O’Neal said.

O’Neal also noted the deep mutual respect among faculty and administration that existed at the strongest institutions, confirming his desire to encourage more collaboration between administration and faculty. Programs that encouraged entrepreneurship, and rewarded faculty and staff for proposing and initiating new programs and new concepts, also piqued O’Neal’s interest.

As Oklahoma Christian and similar universities seek to make an impact in a changing world, there is general agreement among administrators about the challenges facing Christian higher education over the next five to 10 years. These challenges include affordability, financial viability and remaining focused on the spiritual mission.

Given these concerns, set against the backdrop of a struggling national economy, O’Neal is confident that Oklahoma Christian is in good hands … that the faculty, staff, administrators and trustees charged with moving the university forward are up to the challenge.

“It is more important than ever before, not just to be efficient, but to do the right things, as we seek to do everything in a way that attracts students and families, serves God faithfully, is rigorous academically and prepares students for lives of service.” O’Neal said. “This trip strongly reinforced my concern that we hold true and firm to our mission while being creative and open to new and better ways of fulfilling that mission.”

By Wes McKinzie (98)

Campuses toured: Anderson University Azusa Pacific University Biola University California Baptist University Calvin College Cornerstone University Covenant College George Fox University Harding University

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Anderson, Ind. Azusa, Calif.

La Mirada, Calif.

Riverside, Calif.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Lookout Mountain, Ga. Portland, Ore. Searcy, Ark.

Hendrix College Hillsdale College Indiana Wesleyan University John Brown University Liberty University Lipscomb University Nyack College Point Loma Nazarene University Regent University

Conway, Ark. Hillsdale, Mich.

Marion, Ind. Siloam Springs, Ark. Lynchburg, Va. Nashville, Tenn.

Nyack, N.Y. San Diego, Calif.

Virginia Beach, Va.

Roberts Wesleyan College Seattle Pacific University Taylor University Trevecca Nazarene University Union University University of the South Wheaton College

Rochester, N.Y. Seattle, Wash.

Upland, Ind. Nashville, Tenn.

Jackson, Tenn.

Sewanee, S.C. Wheaton, Ill.

pricing POLICY EASES FINANCIAL STRESS Though the current state of the economy is burning holes in Americans’ pockets and many universities and colleges across the nation are being forced to increase their tuition to keep in the black, Oklahoma Christian University students may not have to sing for their supper any time soon.

Officials recently announced a plan to lower overall costs of attending the university that could save students as much as $600 a year.

“We’re very concerned about the economy, just like everyone is,” Vice President for Finance Jeff Bingham said. “The easy thing to do would have been to just say, ‘Well, let’s increase prices four or five percent’ and just keep going, but we were concerned that might put too much of an additional strain on students and families.”

The new pricing plan would lower the overall cost from $22,956 for the 2008-09 school year to $22,356 for 2009-10, depending on the number of credit hours taken and choice of different housing and meal programs.

The new policy has several components. The normal tuition price will stay consistent; however, the general fee will lower $200 a year. The general fee covers most of the non-academic charges associated with being a student, including access to the health center, fitness center and to special events.

“We have a contract for a lot of different things that are provided for our students: our food service contract, for example,” Bingham said. “We are trying to renegotiate as many of those things as possible to keep costs down.”

The definition of what is “normal tuition price” will change under the new plan. Currently, students taking 12 to 16 hours pay a block tuition price, with each hour after Vice President for Finance Jeff Bingham that costing around $460. Under the new plan, the block tuition will be considered 12 to 15 hours with every hour over that amount costing $490.

“Most other universities advertise their pricing for a 15-hourper-semester block,” Bingham said. “For whatever reason, we’ve always priced around 16. So we decided to go study trends for the last couple of years.”

Officials found that 60 to 62 percent of students consistently take 15 or fewer hours each semester. Recognizing an opportunity to lower costs for a majority of the student population, the university decided to take advantage of the situation.

“A majority of our students are paying for 16 hours, but aren’t taking 16 hours,” Bingham said. “So if we would be able to roll it back instead of putting an increase on it, that would help out most of our students.”

Another fee being altered is the housing and meal plan options.

Preferred housing, that is the newer or renovated dorms or apartments, will increase five percent. On the other hand, other housing options will be decreasing in price as much as six percent. Many more meal plans will be offered, providing even more opportunities to save.

“If you are in a dorm this year with a full meal plan and you want to be in a dorm next year with one of several different meal plans, that gives you a choice to help lower your cost,” Bingham said.

Bingham says he anticipates many other universities, both public and private, will be increasing their pricing over the next year.

“Whether its cars or clothes, prices of things generally go up every year,” Bingham said. “That’s the trend for university tuition as well. So this might be breaking a trend, though it wouldn’t surprise me to see a few universities maybe try to do something similar to this in anticipation of helping families support college.”

Oklahoma Christian is trying to keep its budget as tight as it can without cutting back on any of the services its faculty and students already enjoy.

“There are a lot of universities making significant cutbacks, and we’re not anticipating anything like that,” Bingham said. “We’re just trying to control costs as much as we can without adding new things. We’re trying to tighten our belt and make Oklahoma Christian as affordable as possible.”

By Will Kooi (10)

Courtesy of the Talon

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Leading with Character: Mike Huckabee

A sellout crowd of more than 1,200 people packed Oklahoma hearts and minds will be engaged and challenged; Gov. Huckabee Christian University’s Hardeman Auditorium in October as recent exceeded our already high expectations,” U.S. presidential candidate Mike Huckabee took the spotlight.

During Huckabee’s campus visit, OC honors students had Speaking on the importance of leadership in politics, the special access to a private Q&A session, where they were invited former Arkansas governor to pose any questions and emphasized his view on what interact with him during a citizens are looking for in book signing. their political leaders.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the “People don’t care if their opportunity we had to talk mayor is a Republican or with a person of such great Democrat if they are doing experience and influence,” a good job fixing roads OC student Emmallee and helping the economy,” Mattern said. “I was not Huckabee said. “People care expecting an atmosphere of about the job you do.” intimate conversation and Huckabee’s admirable was blown away by the direct character and love for people conversation the students was evident in the way he had with him. He was very engaged the crowd and spoke personable, shook each of directly to the key issues of our hands, looked us in the our time. eye, answered our questions “Gov. Huckabee is an directly and was incredibly inspirational leader who friendly.” possesses a unique mixture Huckabee was on Those in attendance also enjoyed a performance of Freebird by Addi Panter (08) and Jala of charm, intelligence and campus as part of OC’s Verner (08), accompanied on bass by Mike Huckabee. toughness. I was deeply Distinguished Speaker Series. impressed by his thoughtfulness and his ability to communicate Previous nationally-renowned figures that have participated in the complex concepts through memorable stories and illustrations.”

Distinguished Speaker Series include: Tony Snow, General Tommy said Nathan Mellor, Vice President of University Outreach and Franks and Dr. Ken Blanchard.

Chief of Staff. “One of the goals of bringing this caliber of leader to Oklahoma Christian University is to provide a forum in which

By Piper Johnson (07)

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OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY TH

AnnuaL ASSOCIATES Celebration

SINCE

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www . oc . e d u /assoc i at e s

Thursday, March 26

• College football All-America and Hall of Fame career at the University of Mississippi • Set passing records, appeared in two Pro Bowls and earned NFL Most Valuable Player honors in 1978 with the New Orleans Saints • Champion of humanitarian efforts for organizations such as Special Olympics, United Way, Boy Scouts and others

For information on becoming an OC Associate, contact: Oklahoma Christian University Office of Advancement • ph: 405.425.5094 • email: advancement@oc.edu

Team oc

Team oc RUNS, runs & Runs Gathering in the pre-dawn hours on the streets of downtown Oklahoma City seems like an unlikely setting for a diverse group of members of the OC community to come together.

But that is just what happened for more than 400 members of TeamOC at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon last April.

Current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends and family joined together to participate in the range of events the Memorial Marathon offers.

While some took on the challenge of running the entire or half marathon, others enjoyed the more relaxed pace of the 5k walk.

The most popular event was the marathon relay, which consists of five-member teams.

TeamOC is a way for Oklahoma Christian to acknowledge that full intellectual and spiritual development includes physical wellness.

Because physical wellness is seen as such a fundamental part of the overall education process, people of every fitness and experience level are encouraged to get involved in TeamOC, from the

beginner to the most advanced.

OC advancement officer Michael Mitchell joined TeamOC with no running experience at all, but signed up to participate in the marathon relay.

“I saw it as an opportunity to challenge myself and was amazed at how I was able to go from not at all a runner to running a 10k.” Michael said. “The community aspect of TeamOC is a great motivator, especially when it gets difficult.”

Art Sheldon, retired professor of engineering, brought his experience of running multiple marathons. In 2008, he participated in the full marathon at age 69, finishing first in his division and qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

Sheldon especially enjoyed the community aspect of TeamOC, noting that “having so many cheering OC people along the route, especially the students, was very encouraging.”

The chance to enjoy the fellowship and support of TeamOC

We went from just a small group of about 20 in 2005 to hoping for 500 this year.

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was not limited to race day. One of the most popular features in 2008 was a pre-race dinner hosted the day before the marathon at OC’s McGraw Pavilion at Lawson Commons.

Longtime assistant basketball coach Curtis Janz, now OC’s athletic director and chair of the Department of Physical Education, inspired the crowd that night with his personal experience of how the discipline of running has helped him become a more disciplined person in all areas of his life, including faith.

The dinner also gives participants the chance to get their registration packets and the unique TeamOC race day shirt.

“One of the most incredible parts of the marathon was seeing all of the TeamOC shirts,” Dean of Student Life Neil Arter said. “With more than 400 participants, it was easy to see what a showing OC produced, and it made it easy to cheer for all of our Eagles.”

Several of the relay teams consisted of current students and their families, who traveled to Oklahoma City to share in the event together. Other teams were formed by various departments or offices on the OC campus.

This year, the Office of Student Life committed to training together during their lunch breaks to run in the half marathon.

Also joining were teams of alumni who used the chance to have a springtime reunion with college friends, as well as congregations whose members wanted to participate together.

But runners are not the only ones with an important role in TeamOC on race day. Volunteers also are needed to man the relay exchange points, cheer people along the race, and help keep people coordinated and communicating.

“It’s hard to believe how fast TeamOC has grown, We went from just a small group of about 20 in 2005 to hoping for 500 this year and looking forward to seeing growth every year after,” said TeamOC coordinator Darci Thompson, OC’s director of admissions. “We hope that this will be an event everyone can look forward to each year, not only as they set their own fitness goals, but as a chance to reconnect with the OC community.”

To find out more about how you can be involved with TeamOC and the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, go to www.oc.edu/teamoc.

By Ann White (04)

matt johns - cutting weight OC admissions counselor Matt Johns (06) will run with TeamOC next month. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is just the latest fitness endeavor for Matt, who has worked to lose almost 50 pounds over the last year.

After weighing in at 242 pounds last January, he began cutting fast food from his diet and started exercising regularly. Four months later, he weighed 225 pounds.

He interviewed and was selected for a Food Network show that documented people’s efforts to lose weight.

The crew filmed his weight loss journey from the end of May through the beginning of August as his weight dropped to 206 pounds.

Since then, he’s lost even more weight; he tips the scales at a svelte 196 as he prepares to run the half marathon as part of TeamOC.

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recap lighting turn it on Missionaries from the churches of Christ, including many OC

By Jana Miller (09)

A lot in 'Commons'

More than 500 members of the OC family and surrounding community celebrated the inaugural Lighting of the Commons on December 1. Children enjoyed meeting Santa and young and old alike took horse-drawn carriage rides around the forum. The event featured music from the OC Chorale, Jazz Band, Summer Singers, H20, and alumna Addi Panter. Warmed by hot cocoa and cider, everyone in attendance had a night to remember.

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‘Table for 12’ rekindles fond memories for alumnus

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www.oc.edu/table OC’s “Table for 12” program provides alumnus Major General John H. Admire, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), much more than an opportunity to meet OC students. It gives him a treasured trip down memory lane.

In a response to an ad for the program, Admire, a highly decorated former Marine who now resides in Chesapeake, Va., was reminded of a similar event in his parents’ home almost 50 years ago.

During the 1960-61 basketball season, limited funds compelled Coach Ray Vaughn to ask his players if their parents could provide meals during road trips. Despite their own limited finances, Admire’s parents jumped at the chance when the team traveled to Fort Smith, Ark. “My mom loved cooking and was so honored the team would stop in our small home in Tulsa. Somehow, we packed the team into our small dining room and Jim Miller, one of my best friends and one of our star players from West Virginia, attempted to eat us out of house and home,” Admire said.

“This was perfect for my mom because she loved it when people really cared for her cooking. It was a fairly typical Oklahoma meal, certainly nothing fancy, but the team talked about it for the remainder of the year. My mom talked about it for the rest of her life. It was a memory she loved to share with me.”

It is those kinds of memories that OC’s “Table for 12” program hopes to build. The program encourages OC alumni to open their homes to students for small dinner parties that bring alumni and students together in a warm, friendly environment for good food, conversation and camaraderie.

“The ‘Table for 12’ program typifies the unique and special caring and camaraderie of the OC family,” Admire said. “I live hundreds of miles from Oklahoma City, but I’d be honored to host such a dinner should an OC contingent ever be passing through this area.”

After graduating from Oklahoma Christian with an associate’s degree in 1962, Admire received a bachelor’s degree in advertising from the University of Oklahoma. He subsequently earned four master’s degrees and credits Oklahoma Christian and Dr. Stafford North with inspiring him to become a better student.

Admire served his country for 33 years, including five combat tours of duty in Vietnam and the Gulf War. He also served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Persian Gulf, Germany, Thailand, and Japan.

Admire had a stint as Senior Military Social Aide to President Jimmy Carter and also served in the Pentagon on General Colin Powell’s Joint Staff and with the U.S. Congress as the Marine Corps’ liaison to Capitol Hill.

Since retiring from active duty, Admire has served as the president of a military academy in North Carolina and currently works with the military in a civilian capacity, developing future weapons and communication tools.

He was inducted into the University of Oklahoma Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in May 2005 and the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in November 2007.

By Ron Frost

OC’s “Table for 12” program needs OC alumni in the Oklahoma City area to open their homes to students for small dinner parties that bring alumni and students together in a warm, friendly environment for good food, conversation, and camaraderie.

Table for Whom?

Though having dinner with 12 people you don’t know may sound a bit unappetizing, “Table for 12” is a great program that connects current Oklahoma Christian students with alumni, and adds a personal touch to the OC experience for today’s students.

Apart from good food and conversation, the program is attractive because it gives students the opportunity to network with OC alumni, find out about life after college, and interact with professors outside the classroom. It also offers a chance for students to get a feel for the extended OC family, and to see how to stay connected with OC after they graduate.

How do I participate?

The format is simple! Local alumni are invited to host dinners, at no cost to their guests, for about 10 or so students and a couple of faculty members. If you don’t have room for 12, feel free to host a smaller dinner.

These gatherings can be as formal – or as casual – as you desire. They can take place in your home, outdoors or at a restaurant. As the host, you get to decide!

To find out how to set up your “Table for 12,” contact Amy Gower in the Office for Alumni Relations at 405.425.5110 or Amy.Gower@ oc.edu.

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MILESTONES 1956

Andrew H. (Andy) Martin Andy retired in 1995 as project elect engineer at Rocky Flats, a nuclear site at Denver. He and Judy, married 56 years, raised three children in Bartlesville, Houston and Denver. They have eight grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren. Andy is a deacon and the assistant director of the senior adults at Applewood Baptist Church in Lakewood, CO.

1971

Walter “Gene” Grassie died September 16, 2008. Gene was a Bible major and athlete while attending OC. He leaves three children, Nathan Grassie, Rebecca Grassie Sherwood and Stephen Grassie (06), and three grandchildren. He preached for Churches of Christ in Texas and New Mexico.

1972

Scott Harrison is working on his PhD in Counseling Psychology. He intends to add online therapy to his behavioral health practice in 2010. hrrsn49@hotmail.com.

1973

Steveanna (Murphy) and Jack Giesecke announce the marriage of their daughter, Gretchen, to Brandon Chambers on September 27, 2008, in Port Lavaca, Texas. sgiesecke@hotmail.com.

1974

Kim Rice is general manager/sales manager of a new business, Decal Boys, a full-service sign shop. His youngest daughter, Jenna, is a freshman at OC. nonikim@cox.net.

1977

Charles Landon has been working for the Department of Homeland Security for six years after 21 years in the Norfolk Fire and Paramedical Rescue Service.

He recently was promoted to Master Transportation Security Officer at Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, VA. celandon@cox.net.

1979

Mike Walle, the husband of alumna Lori (Phillips) Walle, died October 25 after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer.

Memorial donations may be sent to Harding University, Box 12238, Searcy, AR 72149, with a notation to the Walle Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. LWalleSL@aol. com.

1980

Tom Keener won two blue ribbons and one red ribbon in the bread baking contest at the 2008 State Fair of Texas. Tom is minister for the Church of Christ in Mart, Texas. tomkeener@juno.com.

1981

James “Jim” Blake passed away on October 18, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Glenda (Pope

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1986

Steve and Jimmie Byers (86) celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 29, 2008. They also would like to announce the marriage of their son, Adam, on June 13, 2008, in Wichita, KS. seejimmie64@swbell.net.

1976

Teresa (Parker) and Dan Killebrew announce the marriage of their son, Alan, to Christine Harigan on September 13, 2008, in Fort Worth, Texas. Grady King officiated the ceremony. tkillebrew54@msn.com.

Rick Bingham is the clinic director for the Anti-Aging and Longevity Center of Texas in Dallas. He is an alcohol and chemical dependency counselor for the outpatient drug treatment center. He now has five grandchildren. 1121 Misty Way, Garland, TX 75040; wildernessexpedition@tx.rr.com.

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74), and by his daughter, Katie (06). katie.blake@alumni.oc.edu.

Rick Warner and his wife Alicia Zell (Morris) Warner (79) continue to be active in mission work, ministering in the United States, Russia and the Ukraine.

They were blessed to be involved with three baptisms last summer.

HisJubilee@gmail.com.

Debbie (Boothe) Wood is now a 2008 National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent/ Young Adult Music. She teaches choir at Eisenhower Middle School in Lawton, OK. Prior to moving to the middle school eight years ago, she taught 16 years at the elementary level. 1dwood@ sbcglobal.net.

Bobby James Bottoms has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer at Sugoi Performance Apparel based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

He relocated to Vancouver in December 2008. bjamesbottoms@ hotmail.com.

1994

jimmie and steve byers Greg and Jennifer Hogue were married November 15, 2008, in their hometown of Jonesboro, AR. They live there along with Jennifer’s daughter Sophie. Greg recently completed his 21st year with the Arkansas Department of Health. He serves as State Preparedness Exercise Coordinator. greghogue@msn.com.

1988

Our condolences to the family of Victor Crawford, who passed away in September 2008.

1992

Bryan and Amy (Beach 93) Jenkins announce the adoption of Haley Sofia (09/02/07) from Guatemala in August. Haley joins her new brothers, Tyler (13) and Harrison (11), in the Jenkins’ family. bathjenkins@hotmail.com.

James Laucks was honored with the Ruth Arrington Outstanding College Theatre Educator Award for 2008 by the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association. jclaucks@hotmail. com.

1998

Paul Kelsey recently achieved National Board Certification as a Middle Generalist teacher. He is the first one at his school to achieve this honor. He lives in Pleasant Grove, AL, with his wife Kim and three children: Addi (6), Levi (3), and Lila (1). pkelsey530@ yahoo.com.

Michelle (Pearson) and Russ Maile announce the birth of their daughter, Rylan Nicole, on July 24, 2008. They have two other daughters, Madalyn and Rebecca. chellemaile@yahoo.com.

1993

Carrie Jane (Hicks) and Kevin (92) Arledge announce the birth of their fourth child, Ellie Victoria, on October 14, 2008. carriejane@ thecrazy5.com.

Ellie Victoria arledge

michelle maile Wes and Delisa McKinzie announce the birth of their son, Schad Austin Harris, on September 20, 2008. Schad joins big sister Mikayla (8) in the McKinzie household. Wes also recently earned his master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Oklahoma. wes. mckinzie@oc.edu.

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Todd and Kerri Witten announce the birth of their third child, Tyler Ryan, on October 3, 2008. He joins older sister Emma (4) and older brother Blake (2). todd.witten@ gmail.com.

THE 7TH ANNUAL MIKE MCDONALD

APRIL 11, 2009 5k run

Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Payne Athletic Center

Schad Mckinzie 1999

Katie (Eroh) and Troy Baker (99) announce the birth of their son, Nolan Daniel, on March 25, 2008, He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. Nolan’s big sister Delaney is 3. katie_bake@yahoo.com.

For more info, contact the Alumni Office at 405.425.5110 or visit www.oc.edu/funrun

Tyler Ryan witten Franklin and Tracy Wood announce the birth of their son, Garrison Steven Samuel, on September 29, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz., and was 21 inches long. He gave his parents a scare for about 10 days in the NICU (pneumothorax), but is now doing very well. mxwood2002@yahoo. com.

Nolan Daniel baker Jennifer (Corum) and Michael Michener (99) announce the baptism of their eldest daughter, Michaela, on January 15, 2009. The Micheners live in Shawnee, OK. emailus@4micheners.net.

Garrison Steven Wood

Heather (Berglund) and Chris Phillips announce the birth of their son, Thomas Owen, on September 18, 2008. Thomas arrived weighing 7 lbs., 4 oz., and measuring 18.5 inches. He joins sisters Kaija (8) and Maddux (3), and brother James (2). Chris works as a telecommunications executive and Heather is a stay-at-home mom. heather@bsdbox.net.

Seth and Katie (Kelsey 02) McDowell announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Sue, on November 3, 2008. She joins sister Macy (3 1/2) and brother Charlie (22 months). Seth is the senior minister at Shawnee Trail Church of Christ in Frisco, TX. Katie is a homemaker. seth.mcdowell@ att.net.

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MILESTONES Magen (Fuller) and Grant Stewart were married on October 18, 2008, in Dallas, TX. They now live in Dallas. magencherie@yahoo. com.

Andrew and Tiffany (Bartilson 02) Lough announce the birth of their son, Austin Wyatt. They live in Columbia, MO, where Andrew works in marketing and Tiffany is a physical therapist. lougha@gmail. com.

Josh and Amanda Nichols (03) announce the birth of their son, Joshua Casen, on January 30, 2008. He weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz., and was 21.5 inches long.

Amanda graduated with her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Oklahoma State University in July 2008. She works as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Oklahoma Christian. amanda.nichols@oc.edu. joshua. nichols@alumni.oc.edu.

Jed Wyatt Bowers

magen stewart 2001

Tamra (Townsley) Blankinship graduated with a master of science degree in Child and Family Studies from the University of Central Oklahoma in December 2008. Tamra is the Director for Children’s Ministries at MacArthur Park Church of Christ in San Antonio, TX. tamra.blankinship@ gmail.com.

Jennifer (Ball) and Kevin Booker were married on October 18, 2008, in Richardson, TX. They live in Alexandria, VA. lynne_ ball@hotmail.com.

Amber (Merchant) and Aric Bramlett (98) announce the birth of their daughter, Kirkley Grace, on November 1, 2008. She was 6 lbs., 14 oz., and 18 1/2 inches long.

She joins big sister Sage and big brother Noah. merchantbramlett@ yahoo.com.

Garrett and Elizabeth (Teague) Kimball announce the adoption of their son, Gabriel Scott, on October 10, 2008. Gabe has been with them as a foster child since he was eight weeks old. lizandgarrett@verizon.net.

Judson and Amanda Copeland annouce the birth of their daughter Cade Andreas, on September 2, 2008. Amanda is a CPA for Crawford and Associates and Judson is the Marketing Director for OC.

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Katie (Allen) and Michael Clark (00) announce the birth of their daughter, Macy Kate, on March 17, 2008. She weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 20 inches long.

They live in Edmond, OK, where Michael is an estate planning attorney with Vaughn, Winton and Clark, and Katie is a homemaker. katieallenclark@gmail.com.

Marissa (Young) and Jon Dodson (01) have accepted a position as house parents at Medina Childrens’ Home. 21300 St. Hwy 16N #120, Medina, TX 78055. jandmdodson@yahoo.com.

Sam Ford (02) and his wife, Hollee, are the proud parents of triplets born on June 2, 2008. The babies names are Beau Huston Ford, Marlee Grace Ford, and Lilly Caroline Ford. Proud grandparents are Tim and Linda (Seat) Ford.

Macy kate clark Jenny (Wittkop) and Jared Mears (04) announce the birth of their son, Hudson Gregory, on July 11, 2008, in Newberg, OR. He weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 21 inches long. jennylynn8880@ hotmail.com.

Stefany (Slack) and Joe David Bowers (02) announce the birth of their son, Jed Wyatt Bowers, on May 15, 2008. They live in San Antonio, TX. joedavidbowers@ msn.com.

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Jeanie (Cline) and Shannon Payne announce the birth of their daughter, Andie Lynn, on August 11, 2008. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 19 inches long. jeaniecline@yahoo.com.

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Andie payne Tess Varner will begin a Ph.D. program in Philosophy at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA in January. tvarner.stu@okcu.edu.

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Andy and Tara (97 Winn) Fritsch are happy to announce the birth of their son, Ashwin, born Dec. 19, 2008. Ashwin joins big brother, Harper (4). The Fritsches live in Edmond, OK. Andy is a Sr. Applications Developer at Chesapeake. Tara is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with offices in Edmond & OKC. Find her on the web at www.tarafritsch. com

MILESTONES David and Chelsea (Staudinger 06) Sparks announce that they received a referral for the adoption of a baby boy. They invite you to follow their adventure on their blog at: http://www.adoptethiopia. blogspot.com. reach2him@yahoo. com.

A Conference Equipping Local Church Ministries

Keynote presenters

Ashwin fritsch Hilary (Dodillet) and Justin Kamplain (04) announce the birth of their second son, Jonah Alexander, on December 10, 2008. He joins his brother Max (4). Justin completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Texas in Austin in August 2008.

They now live in the Boston area. hbkamplain@gmail.com.

Jennifer (Reagan) McIntyre graduated on October 10, 2008, with her masters of science degree in Occupational, Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University. coasterdot@alumni. oc.edu.

Ken Jones

Richard May

Rich Little

Some of the focused tracks and break-out sessions include: • Biblical Studies - Rodney Plunkett • Current Trends in Ministry - Bob Young • Elders - Mile Armour • Finance - Steve Diggs • Local Evangelism - White’s Ferry Road Church of Christ, LA • Marriage & Family - Richard & JennaLynn May • Ministering to the Vulnerable - James Cudd

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Lani Bower graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in May 2008 and passed the Texas Bar Exam in July 2008. lanibower@hotmail.com.

Hollee (Bland) and Wes McAdams announce the birth of their first child, Malachi Ray, on September 11, 2008. He weighed 7 lbs. and was 19 inches long. holleenotes@hotmail.com.

Elizabeth (Cail) and Shawn McElroy (99) were married on June 20, 2008, in Green Mountain Falls, CO. okloungelizard@gmail. com.

Register for the National Singles Ministry Conference, Women’s Program and all Quest events at www.oc.edu/Quest.

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Jessica (White) and Daniel Bryant (05) announce the birth of their son, Wyatt Bennett, on September 25, 2008. jessica. bryant@alumni.oc.edu.

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Alfredo and Laura (Alvarado) Arriola were married on December 20, 2008. They live in Edmonton, Alberta, where Laura is pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Alberta and Alfredo is working for Madentec, doing design and support for products that help special people do extraordinary things. alfred.arriola@gmail.com.

JOIN OCWA! The Oklahoma Christian Women’s Association unites women to serve and support Oklahoma Christian University in its mission to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.

It encourages friendships among women who believe in OC and give of their time and efforts to help others have the OC experience.

Each year, OCWA plans fundraising events on and off campus, including golf tournaments, bake sales, luncheons, new home tours, fashion shows, auctions, cookbooks and our famous OC student gift packages.

OCWA needs you! By becoming a member, you can help our future leaders develop spiritually, academically, physically and socially.

If you are interested in starting an OCWA chapter in your area or becoming a member, please get in touch with OCWA Coordinator Christine Merideth at (405) 425-5122 or at christine.merideth@oc.edu.

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Since retiring from Oklahoma Christian University in December 2000, former OC president J. Terry Johnson has been busy with his “projects,” as he likes to call them.

He has served the past four years as an elder at Marble Falls Church of Christ, where a 31,000-square-foot auditorium/classroom building is under construction.

He also works a few days each month as a consultant for Continent of Great Cities, the Dallas-based ministry involved with planting team-led churches throughout South America.

His religious article, “Be of Good Cheer,” appears monthly in the local newspaper, The Horseshoe Bay Beacon.

With seven grandchildren ranging in age from 2 to 15, Johnson and his spouse Marty find many opportunities to spend a few days each month in Austin or Midland, Texas. Two years ago, they took the entire family on a Disney cruise for a post-Christmas vacation.

“We had a marvelous time, but Marty and I were delayed in our airline flight to Florida, and we missed the ship’s departure. The children and grandchildren were all aboard, but we were left, waving to them from the pier,” Johnson said. “It was three days before the cruise line could reunite us in Grand Cayman.”

Writing occupies much of Johnson’s free time. Three years ago, Clarity Publications in Oklahoma City published his first book, Fairways and Green Pastures: The Christian Walk Through Life One Hole at a Time.

The book’s theme combined Johnson’s personal testimony of faith with his passion for golf in an allegory he likes to call a “modern day Pilgrim’s Progress.” The late Byron Nelson, one of golf ’s most beloved legends, wrote the foreword to Fairways.

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More recently, Johnson has completed two paperback youth novelettes, Kirby: From the Baseball Field to the Battlefield and Cardinal Fever. Kirby, with a foreword written by former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, had its public release by Tate Publishing in March. Cardinal Fever, with a foreword by former St. Louis Cardinal manager Whitey Herzog, will be released later this spring.

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield, learning of Johnson’s two paperbacks, selected the 1959 Parkview High School American Legion baseball team, a major storyline in Kirby, to be one of the 2009 honorees at its enshrinement dinner last month.

Johnson and his high school friend, Charles Kirby Wilcox (for whom the book is named), were co-captains of the team. Each of the 1,400 guests attending the hall of fame dinner received a copy of Kirby as a place-setting gift.

“It was a magical moment,” said Johnson, who accepted the induction award on behalf of his teammates. “I had not seen some of these men since we graduated from high school. None of us ever dreamed that our state championship team would be worthy of such lofty recognition.”

Commenting on his 32 years of service at Oklahoma Christian, Johnson said, “Marty and I have wonderful memories of our years in Oklahoma City. The university has made some enormous strides in recent years. We salute President Mike O’Neal and all who continue to build the spiritual and academic reputation of the university.”

SHARING GOD’S GIFTS WITH OTHERS

Ray and Marcheta Felts strongly believe that when you’re blessed with wonderful things in life, you are compelled to share those gifts with others.

So throughout their lives, they’ve extended that spirit of generosity to OC students by establishing a scholarship endowment and establishing four charitable gift annuities at Oklahoma Christian.

Ray grew up in Drumright, Okla., and Marcheta was raised in nearby Sand Springs. From their earliest days, church played a central role in both of their lives. In fact, both of their fathers served as longtime respected elders in their congregations.

Marcheta graduated from the University of Tulsa. She met Ray, a U.S. Navy and World War II veteran and Oklahoma State University student, while she was working in Tulsa. After a whirlwind courtship – initiated partly by an elder at Marcheta’s congregation – the couple was married in December 1949.

The Felts’ connection to OC began in 1950 when they attended the official dedication of Central Christian College in Bartlesville.

Marcheta joined the Stepping Stones, the predecessor to the Oklahoma Christian Women’s Association (OCWA).

Stepping Stones was started, in 1955, by the late Dr. James O. Baird and his wife Avanelle. The Bairds asked for help in generating funds for the then-fledgling Christian college that later became Oklahoma Christian.

“It’s been a wonderful way to not only help young students, but also for women to get to know one another,” Marcheta said about working with OCWA. “I truly value the friendships I’ve made over the years.”

Ray and Marcheta now spend time with their children and grandchildren. Ray, an avid bridge player, has been retired from the oil business for more than 20 years. Marcheta remains active in OCWA and continues to lead a women’s Bible class at South Brook Church of Christ, where she and Ray have attended for more than 50 years.

As Ray and Marcheta reflect on their life together, they don’t dwell on what they have accomplished or accumulated, their greatest satisfaction comes from what they have done for others.

“We have been given such wonderful blessings through the gift of Jesus; we have always wanted to turn around and share whatever we have, whether it’s friendship, money or emotional support,” Marcheta said.

Bob Rowley, senior advancement officer at Oklahoma Christian, has counted the Feltses as dear friends since the early 1970s.

“When I think of Ray and Marcheta, their name is synonymous with doing good works. If there is a good work to be done, you

know they’ll be involved with it,” Rowley said.

The Felts established the Files-Felts Scholarship Endowment in honor of Marcheta’s parents. This important scholarship endowment provides financial assistance for OC students from Christian children’s homes and students from the Churches of Christ.

“Ray and Marcheta provide a wonderful example for us all in how they have chosen to honor God through their lifetime of creative philanthropy,” said Stephen Eck, OC’s director for planned giving.

Ray and Marcheta have ensured their spirit of generosity will continue in the future. They recently received a thank-you letter from a scholarship recipient planning to help others through studying conflict resolution.

“We feel so strongly that providing scholarship funds for OC will help students and families for years to come,” Ray said.

“There’s no way we can explain it to others in full. There are so many positive side-effects from giving. It really ends up with the smiles and notes from those young students.”

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PROFESSOR, STUDENT WIN STATE AWARDS Two of the top jazz awards in Oklahoma recently went to a professor and student from Oklahoma Christian.

Heath Jones, associate professor of music, was named the Outstanding University Jazz Educator by the Oklahoma Jazz Educators organization.

Mason Drumm, a freshman who plays in the OC jazz ensemble, was named the Outstanding High School Jazz Musician for his accomplishments last year.

“Heath is an excellent teacher who really connects with his students,” said John Fletcher, professor and chair of OC’s Department of Music. “We are really proud of Mason as well. He was an accomplished musician before coming to our campus, and he has been a welcome addition to our performing groups.”

Jones and Drumm received their awards at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association annual convention in February.

“Receiving this honor from my peers in Oklahoma is very humbling,” Jones said. “I love both playing music and helping students cultivate their own musical talents. This award carries a responsibility to maintain that focus, something I take very seriously.”

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HISTORY CHAPTER WINS NATIONAL AWARD For the 13th consecutive year, the OC chapter of the National History Honor society – Phi Alpha Theta – was given the Best Chapter Award for its division.

“We are extremely excited about our students’ continued outstanding performance in chapter activities,” said Dr. John Maple, chair of OC’s Department of History and Political Science. “The students deserve all the credit for this excellent achievement.”

Dr. David Lowry, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said, “This department is setting a high standard for academics on this campus. Dr. Maple deserves much of the credit because of his leadership style, attention to detail and his rigorous expectations of academic excellence.”

SMITH RECOGNIZED AS MARKETING LEADER Dr. Burt Smith, OC associate professor of marketing and management, was recently chosen to moderate a panel at an event hosted by the American Marketing Association of Oklahoma City.

The evening showcased how Oklahoma City is marketing itself for the 21st century. The event featured Mayor Mick Cornett, former mayor Kirk Humphreys, and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce president Roy Williams in a panel discussion moderated by Smith.

“When we decided we wanted to host an event of this magnitude, we immediately thought of having Dr. Smith serve as the moderator.” said Brian Blake, vice president of programming for the American Marketing Association of Oklahoma City. “In addition to being an award-winning past-president of our chapter, he has served on the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce board of directors and is a recognized leader in the community.”

Dr. Smith has been an active member of the Oklahoma City’s AMA chapter since 1995. He served two terms as president of the chapter and is the only president to have won a National Chapter Excellence Award.

As part of its 2008 Excellence in Marketing awards ceremony, the board of directors honored him as the first-ever “Volunteer of the Year” for his service to the chapter and his contributions to the marketing community.

Smith maintains an active presence in the business community as a way to help ensure his students benefit from relevant, ongoing, “real world” experience. Along with Dr. Kerianne Roper, Smith is the faculty co-sponsor of OC’s student chapter of the American Marketing Association.

“What I look forward to is seeing our former students make their mark on the marketing profession,” Smith said. “I can’t wait to be in the audience one of these days to see one of our marketing grads be recognized for their contributions to the business community.”

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2008 Patrons ($25,000+)

American Fidelity Corporation (10) Arvest Bank (3) Charlie and Lesa Branch (9) David and Ann Brown Butterfield Memorial Foundation (3) Dwain and Loretta Chaffin (9) Lo Ree Ewing (2) Jose Freede (11) Gaylord Foundation (8) General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum Ralph and Maxine Harvey (6) Hodges Trust (5) Terrie, Ryan and Gregory Holly Samuel & Mary Ingram Trust Mark and Susie Jackson (9) Kirkpatrick Family Fund (3) Kirkpatrick Foundation, Inc. (4) Laurence S. Youngblood Foundation Inc. (5) Helen Laws McBride Foundation Wanda McGraw (2) Edna McNally Estate (2) Don and Donna Millican (12) Lloyd and Nancy Mitchell O G & E (25) Harry and Brenda Patterson (13) Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Leo and Mabel Scott Trust (5) Gladys Seal Estate (2) The Meinders Foundation (8) The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Inc. (4) Greg and Valari Wedel (6) Loyce Youngblood Don and Karyn Ziegler (3)

2008 Sponsors ($5,000-24,999)

Kaye Aaron (2) Ad Astra Foundation (3) Priscilla Alley (14) Mike and Donna Sue Arnold (11) Bill Beeman (24) Clay and Louise Bennett Richard and Ada Blankenship (35) Howard and Mary Blauvelt (8) Jeff and Natalie Bonney (15) Charles and Sylvia Branch (6) Broadhurst Foundation (32) Cary and Jill Brown (6) Royce Carter (3) Truett and Jeannette Cathy (2) Darrell and Marynel Chabino (2) Ralph and Darla Chain (17) Dudley and Vicki Chancey (3) Chesapeake Energy (5) Clements Foundation (5) Conoco, Inc. (33) Rick and Carol Copeland (10) Roy and Debra Cowan (8) Pat Cox (7) Jeff Dimick (17) Arlene Dubas (2) E. Paul & Helen Buck Waggoner Foundation (6) Jimmy and Christy Everest Exxon Education Foundation (19) Jim and Norma Freeman (8) GAMMA RHO David and Lynn Gaither (18) Bob and Sue Gibson (6) Allen and Karen Goode (2) Brent and Valerie Gooden (5) David and Darra Green (2)

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Bob and Karen Harmon (10) Ryan and Allison Harms Larry and Paula Harms (12) Lyle and Mary Harms (5) Harold and Louise Harris (32) Luke and Kate Hartman (6) Mark and Ellie Harvill (3) Hatton W. Sumners Foundation, Inc. (6) Jim Hinckley (2) Joe Hodgson International Society of the Energy Advocates J.O. Easley Oil and Gas Terry and Marty Johnson (2) Shawn and Nancy Jones (2) Howard and Suzanne Kauffmann (10) Kimray Inc. (4) Joan Kirkpatrick (10) Jeff and Karla L’Hommedieu (7) Richard and Pat Lawson (8) Rick Lawson Dewey and Gina Leggett (10) Maschino, Hudelson and Associates Jeff and Mary McClean Aubrey and Katie McClendon Anthony McDermid Tim and Terri McGraw (3) MidFirst Bank (6) Midcon Data Services, LLC Dan and Ellie Miller (10) Stafford and Jo Anne North (53) OCWA Oklahoma City Chapter (17) Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Fund, Inc. Oklahoma City Community Foundation (4) Oklahoma Society of CPAs Pacific Rim Educational Foundation (3) Mike and Nancy O’Neal (9) Ken and Carole Parker (6) Max and Kerry Pope (24) Jason and Kathryn Ray Tommy and Betty Roberts Kent and Norma Rollmann (10) Jack and Barbara Rowe (10) Mike and Cathy Rowten (4) Bill and Marilyn Simpson (21) Frank and Heidi Smith (3) Southwestern Roofing & Metal Inc (10) Mark and Nancy Stansberry (6) Richard and Anita Stevens (2) Summerville Church of Christ Texas Instruments Foundation (18) The Boeing Company (30) The Chatlos Foundation, Inc. (4) The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Ed Tippens (6) Trammell Crow Company (3) Mark Trimble (7) Tom and Glenna Trimble (6) Tulsa Christian Foundation (16) Union Pacific Corporation (11) Ray and Suzanne Vaughn (6) Lionel and Tommie Jo Walker (5) Mike and Barbara Walker (3) Walton Family Foundation, Inc. Ruth Winters Pen and Robin Woods (8) Don and Patrice Ziegler (6)

2008 Colleagues ($1,000-4,999)

Anonymous Donor Ron and Sharon Ackerman (5) Aduddell Commercial Roofing Inc Aegon USA Charitable Foundation (8) Gloria Alesso (4) Stephen and Amanda Alexander Adrian Amaya Carl Anderson Mike and Kathy Anderson (2) Bill and Sue Antwine (4) Neil and Joni Arter (10) Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. Dale and Carlotta Baird (2) BancFirst (14) Mickey and Jane Banister (19) Kerry and Barbara Barnes (2) Gary and Vickie Baumwart (11) Robert and Linda Bayless Keith and Darlene Beachler (4) Chester and Debbie Beam (8) Walter and Margeretta Beam (16) Andy and Debby Benton (2) Ron and Doris Bever (6) Ed and Joan Biggers (4) Jeff and Sherry Bingham (14) Lee and Kathy Blevins Virgil Bond (11) Warren and Melissa Branch (9) John and Betty Bridwell (10) William Brink (9) Brad and Johanna Britton (2) Matt and Holly Brock (7) Donald Broms Jack and Peggy Browder (5) Mike and Marilyn Bucchi (2) Tip and Robin Burch (6) Evan and Rachel Burkett Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (2) Century Advisors, LLC(5) Chase Underwriting J. B. and Helen Chase (10) Chevron Corporation (5) Kevin and Brenda Chilcoat (5) Citizen’s Bank of Edmond (3) Stan and Jan Claassen (2) Chris and Jeana Clark John Clark Steve and Rebecca Clark (2) Charlie and Joy Cleek (8) Cole and Reed, P.C. Colgate Palmolive (2) Comanche Home Center Glendon and Juanita Combs (2) Floyd and LaNell Coppedge (3) Coppermark Bank (9) Cordell Christian Home (2) Donald and Tanis Cornell Mickey and Vauda Cowan (9) Doug and Cheryl Cox (10) Ryan and Kelly Crabtree (4) Arnelious Crenshaw (2) Cusack Meats James and Karen Davis (4) Ted Davis (2) John and Darla deSteiguer (6) Devon Energy Corporation (5) Max and Marilyn Dobson (25) Brian and Laurie Dodd Stephen and Megan Eck (6) Edmond Regional Medical Center Eide Bailly Dave and Shirlie Ellis (6) Clyde and Carolyn Estes (5)

2008

Joe and Shirley Evans Gerd and Lucky Fecht (9) Gary and Dea Fields (9) Dean and Stephanie Findley (14) John and Nancy Flack (11) Herman and Thelma Flanigin W.L. and Marilyn Fletcher Jeff and Misty Floyd (2) Kim and Pamela Ford (5) Tim and Risa Forrester (13) Jaunita Foshee (7) Hulin and Ann Fowler (4) James and Dean Freie (2) Byron Fullerton (3) Jason and Heidi Garner (4) Chip and Allison Garrett (7) Kent and Merle Gatewood (25) Lori Gillin (15) Bill and Rita Goad (25) David and Sandy Goin (10) Bill and Gale Goodwin (4) Larry and Diane Gordon (2) Stuart and Darsi Graham (4) David and Cathy Gramling (2) Grant Thornton Foundation Grant Thornton LLP (4) Randy and Jennifer Gray (3) Steve and Betty Gregg (13) Geoffrey and Janice Guymer (5) HSPG & Associates, PC (4) DeWayne and Beth Hall Keith and Susan Hall (10) Anthony and Laura Haney Paul and Dolores Hanna Ray Hardin (6) Joel and Roxanne Harmon (6) Kathy Harmon (5) Keith and Cassaundra Harper (5) Kent and Nancy Hartman (2) Marshall and Dorothy Hartman (6) Denise Hawkins (2) Dan and Jo Ann Hays (25) Brent and Andrea Heath (10) Juanita Heflin Josh and Kimberly Hensal Heritage Press (3) Heritage Trust Co. (5) Bill and Judi Herndon (9) Mike and Jolynn Herndon (11) Dean and Jacquelyn Hildebrand (12) Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. Hoffman-Henry Insurance Corp.

Teresa Hornbaker (4) Horti-Care Inc. (3) Dixon and Patty Hubbard Jack and Hallie Hudkins (12) Forrest and Dena Hunter (6) John and Shirley Huser (17) Brad and Andrea Hutchison Inasmuch Foundation J & S Enterprises (4) Gary and Shirley James (2) Curtis and Kathryn Janz (10) Larry and Ann Johnson (21) Jay and Montine Jones (11) Jerry and Lynn Jones Pat and Carla Jones (3) Carey and Carol Joullian Larry and Nancy Jurney (2) Kenny and Kathy Kaaiohelo (8) Hester Kelcy Christian and Tracy Kemp (2) Jim and Norene Ketcherside (2) Bill and Donna Knight (3) Danny and Katy Knox

LASSO Corporation Robert and Donna Lamb (2) Lane and Sarah Landes (2) Margaret Leake (3) Howard and Marilyn Leftwich (7) James and Kate Leonard Linda Lewis Phil and Marilyn Lewis (10) Daryl and Becky Lidia (2) Danney and Janice Lidia (5) Woody and Crystal Loden Dale and Enid Lollar (3) David Lowry (9) Larry and Jane Luethke Bill and Sarah Luttrell (4) David and Michelle Lynn (10) Quinton and Helen Martin (4) Calvin and Donna Massmann (3) Robert Masterson (2) Bob and Sharon May Rob and Lori Mayberry Bailey and Joyce McBride (25) Ron McCord Bud and Sarah McFarland Charles and Ji McFarland (7) Leon and Harriett McQueen (8) Mclain-Chitwood Office Products, Inc. (2) Jessie Mengel (7) Mercy Health Center (2) Bob and Carla Merideth (2) John and Jayne Michener (4) Kyle and Janell Mickelson (2) Midwest Trophy Jim and Connie Miller (14) Dennis and Phyllis Mitchell (5) Karel Mitchell (5) Barry and Lynn Mitchell (7) Morgan Stanley Matching Gifts Program (2) Dick and Jackie Morgan (2) Chuck Morris (20) David and Linda Morton (7) John and Evelyn Mosley (6) LaMoine and Mary Neal (4) Grant and Valda Newton Curt and Deborah Niccum (3) Noble Drilling (2) Don Noles Jay and Clari Norman (4) Lawrence and Carol Norris (25) David and Beverly North Oklahoma Humanities Council (3) Oklahoma Natural Gas Oklahoma Sports and Orthopedics Inst. (2) Sandie Olson (2) Pepsico Inc. (2) Pfizer Inc. Phidippides Capital Management Alan and Donna Phillips (13) Principal Technologies Inc. Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program (2) Michael and Sharol Pyle Quail Springs Church of Christ Gene Rainbolt (5) Michael and Lisa Ramey Lana Reynolds (24) Allen Richmond (14) Bobby and Millie Roberson (6) David Robinson Phil Roe (5) Rolling RRR Ranch (2) Jorunn Ronsen Danny Roper Bart and Erin Rowlett (4)

2008 Bob and Lynne Rowley (25) Tom and Lisa Russell (2) Sapio Group LP (3) Mike and Sheryl Scherf (25) Russell and Jeanette Schoof (21) Tyson and Kenna Schwerdtfeger (5) Bruce and Sarah Scott Scripps Howard Foundation (10) John and Sharon Scroggins (6) David and Mary Seat (18) Security State Bank Senior Medical Equipment LLP Harold and Sally Shank (3) Mark and Sarah Sheets (3) Kane Sherman Truman and Karen Shope (7) Singing Oaks Church of Christ J. C. Smith (5) Gary and Linda Snow (6) Gregg Springer Joe and Ruth Stafford (15) Lester and Jean Stafford (2) State Farm (11) State Farm Co Foundation (2) Beatrice Steen Hal Steinke (2) Brian and Michelle Stephens (12) Roger Stites Marvin and Cecilia Stoll (2) Bradford Storck Joseph Suba Subdivision Construction Leonard and Marilyn Sullivan Robert and Teresa Swarb Chris Taylor William and Suzanne Taylor Scott and Beth Tefft (3) The Economic Club of Oklahoma (3) Gregory and Kathleen Thomas (6) Bill and Kathy Thompson (15) Total Backyard Solutions, Inc Lonie and Mary Tresnak (16) Lynn and Janet Tyler (17) James and Julie Utley Bryan Vickrey (3) Visual Image Media Consultants, Inc Justin and Marguerite Vogt (10) WFF Facility Services (6) Brady Walcott (8) Ward Petroleum Corporation James and Jennifer Warren (3) Washington Foundation (8) Joe and Nancy Watson (17) Preston and Sara Watterson (5) David and Kathryn Wheat (7) Kevin White (5) W. C. Whiteside (3) Kurt Whittington Mitch and Shannon Wilburn (3) Marcus and Kathy Wiley Mike and Julie Wiley Bill Williams Wayne and Beverly Williams (3) Paul and Mary Lou Winkler (8) Tom and Sharon Winkler (12) Lon and Jane Winton (6) Richard and Janice Witt (2) Scott and Wendy Wrigley (7) Xeta Technologies

2008 Supporters ($250-999)

Anonymous Donors AT&T (3) Accel Financial Staffing

Ken and Lindy Adams (25) Cami Agan (10) Kent and Phyllis Allen (2) Lother and Doris Alley Chip and Sheri Anderson Matthew and Patricia Austin Brad and Leah Avey (3) Roberta Bachmann (7) Jo Bagnetto Jay and Julia Baker (6) Greg and Susan Ball (4) Jonathan Ball (4) Chris and Beth Ballauer (6) Bank of the West (2) Kelly and Deborah Barker Laura Beall (4) David and Robin Beam (9) Stan and Sheila Bedford (4) Jeff and Lisa Bennett (6) James Billingsley Bruce and Dorean Blackketter (10) Larry Blaylock Neal and Lita Blevins (5) Bob Moore Infiniti-Porsche-Audi (2) Joyce Boettcher (4) Jim and Sue Bond (5) Steve and Charlotte Bounds (4) Brent and Jenna Boyce Kent Bradford Terry Bradshaw (5) Alfred and Judy Branch (9) David and Stephanie Brewer (4) Gary and Mary Ellen Bridwell B. J. and Jeannie Brockett (3) Steve and Gail Brookman (4) Bill Brooks (6) Gary and Michelle Brooks (2) Bob and Mary Broom (4) David Brown (2) Lance and Julie Bruton Karen Bryan Philip and Jareesa Bryan (4) Kinney and Joan Bryant (15) Doy and Patricia Burchel (5) Jerry and Carleen Burger Thomas Burkhard (11) Randy and Charlotte Burshek Barbara Burton Brian and Becca Bush (2) Michael and Kim Cady (7) Dick and Karen Canada C.T. and Wanda Canady Randy and Gayla Canady Mike and Lisa Carroll (6) Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Chain Land and Cattle Company Randy and Molly Chitwood (6) Dwayne and Laedith Cleveland (15) Mark Clift Randy and Stacy Cochran (5) Jeremy and Tara Cole Compass Unlimited, Inc. Eddie Copeland (3) Judson and Amanda Copeland (4) Julie Coshow Marcus Cox (3) Jeffrey and Susan Davis Judy Davis (14) Ralph and Brenda DeBoard (24) Scott and Teresa DeBoard (4) Michael and Linda Dennis Robert Denyer Neta Derose Jon and Cynthia Dobbs

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Todd and Dee Dobson (14) Jerry and Becky Durham (3) David and Sherri Durica Eagle Drilling Fluids Scot and Dawn Eckhart (5) John and Jennifer Edmunson (2) Steve and Marcy Eldridge (2) Eli Lilly Foundation (2) Robert and Nova Elliott (7) Jeremy Emack (2) Nelson and Penny Eubank (3) Cary and Laura Falling (10) Ray and Marcheta Felts (5) Donald and Pam Ferguson (13) Len and Caren Feuerhelm (25) Michael Finley (10) John and Cynthia Fletcher (10) Ron and Stephanie Frost (6) Kenneth Gates Robert Gentry Loren and Iola Gieger (25) Darrell and Robin Gingerich (9) David and Krista Glover (6) Tom and Katherine Goforth (3) Paxson and Opal Gordon (6) Gouker Bulldozer Service Richard and Judy Gray (5) Jo Griffin Brent and Debbie Groves Galen and Donna Groves Michael and Vernona Hale (3) Troy and Melba Hamlett (4) Bill Hamrick (4) Russ and Jan Hanan Richard and Marilyn Hankins (5) Charles and Mary Harris (11) Van and Mary Harrold Craig and Traca Haslam Randy and Barbara Heath (25) Sam and Jerry Hendrix (2) John and Mindy Hermes (9) Norm and Merilyn Herron (2) Don and Wynn Heyen (6) Elizabeth Hogan Dana Holley (11) Terry and Elizabeth Hollrah Kent and Barbara Houck (3) Eugene and Shana Howland (2) J and Gina Huser Jim and Paula Hutton (16) John and Catherine Ihle Insurance Agency of Mid America JJ’s of Edmond #1,LLC Andy Jackson (2) William and Emily Jackson Jerame and Anisa Jackson (5) Carolyn James Tamara James James and Terrie Jennings John and Patricia Jennings (5) James and Carol Jimmerson Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, Inc. Matt Johns (2) Brian and Lisa Johnson Craig and Kara Johnson (4) Ken and Myrna Johnson (2) Roy and Addie Johnston (9) Craig and Heather Jones Heath and Elizabeth Jones (9) Dennis and Sandy Jones Steven Judd Craig and Michelle Keiser (4) Carol King (4) Eric and Linda King Lloyd and Melissa Kirk

David and Jessica Knapp (6) Maurice and Jeanne Knight (7) Clinton Koerth Scott and Alice LaMascus (11) Clint and Marilyn LaRue (4) Ladd Equipment Inc. Ernie and Vicki Landry Catharine Lane Bob and Judi Lashley (25) Andy and Summer Lashley (7) James and Sue Lauderdale (10) Tony and Terry Lea (2) Don and Janie Leftwich (10) Mark and Carol Lester Charlie and Polly Lockhart (21) Lockheed Martin Corporation David Loken (5) Richard Lynn John and Connie Maple (19) Marc Heitz Chevrolet Regan and Crystal Marshall Jay and Lisa Martin (2) James and Sarah Mason Curtis and Stephany Mast Craig and Arla Matthies Leslie and Linda Mayberry (6) Jerry and Dana Mayes (3) Neysa McClellan (5) Jeff and Tina McCormack (3) James McCreary Mike and Kathy Wright (11) Alex and Jami McDonald (7) Wes and Delisa McKinzie (13) Scott and Kathy McLaughlin Kaye McMillan (5) Lynn and Joy McMillon (25) Nathan and Christie Mellor Bobby and Christine Merideth (9) Dave and Kathy Merrill Metal Roof Contractors, Inc. Malcolm and Kathy Milligan (4) Jack and Karen Millikan (2) Bob and Jane Mitchell (3) Brad and Holly Morrisett (2) Greta Morrison (3) Trina Muehring Jamey and Donna Murray (3) Daryl and Gail Nash (11) Art and Jane Neece (19) Ryan and Tammy Newell (10) Paul and Diane Newhouse (3) Beatrice Nielsen Gerry and Janet Nixon (3) Lisa Nolan OCWA Seminole Chapter (17) Michael and Becky O’Neal (5) Daniel and Patricia O’Neil Parker Kustom Woodworking Brent Parr (4) Michael and Brenda Partain (8) Don Patterson (3) Phil and Terri Pendergraft (8) Lou Phillips (5) Keith and Greta Pigg (2) Richard Poe (2) Tom and Robin Poteet Charlie and Debbie Powell (9) Powers & Associates Jay and Deena Price Project Impact Jack Pugh David and Kim Rainbolt Dale and Leeann Reid John and Debbra Rhodes Christopher and Kristi Rick Virgil Roberts (2) Robin Oil & Gas Corporation

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Amos and Louise Alberty Barbara Albright Willie and Patsy Alcorn Clifford and Dee Ann Aldridge Ellis and Doris Aldridge Lisa Aldridge Robert and Jeannie Aldridge (8) Ann Alexander David and Teresa Alexander (4) Gayla Alexander W.J. and Florence Alkire Oren and Denise Allbritton (9) Diane Allcorn Harry and Lisadelle Allen Rex and Barbara Allen (3) William and Joyce Allen (6) Sherrill and Sondra Alley Ira and Pat Allison Todd and Kristy Allison Terry and Jeanne Alviola (2) John and Debbie Anders (6) Kevin Anders Jonathan and Tamara Andersen (2) H.G. Anderson (6) Janel Anderson Ralph and Pauline Anderson Steve and Julie Anderson (21) Ernest and Joyce Andreas (5) Gary Andrew Harold Anglin Robert Arledge Daniel Arlen Andrew and Kristie Armstrong (4) Melvin and Evelyn Armstrong (3) Rosalee Armstrong (5) Matthew Arnold Jimmy and Holly Arter Jimmie Asbill Lyle and Carrie Asbill (6) Arlen and Kay Ashley Amy Askew (3) Ryan and Heather Askew (3) Peter and Alice Astafan Brad Austin Philip and Laura Autrey John and Mary Averitt (3) Joe and Kathy Avery Bryan and Rene’ Axtell BNSF Railway (2) Charles and Teresa Babb (2) Ron and Judy Babbit Don and Susan Bachman Larry and Connie Bailey (4) Josh and Sarah Bailey (2) Stephen and Keitha Bailey Ted and Teloris Baily (6) Avanelle Baird (3) Jim and Yodi Baird (17) Ken and Betty Baird (4) Kevin and Julie Baird Rita Baird Judy and Dana Baker Deanna Baker Edna Baker Rollen and Margaret Baker (2) Gary Balch Gary and Nancy Balch Mike and Barbara Baldwin (3) Dick Balfanz Justin and Amanda Ball Bertha Ballard Gina Ballew BancFirst (2) Brent and Kayla Banister (5) Bank of America Greg Bare David Barger (2)

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Daryl and Cindy Barker (4) Lauren Barker Stephen and Cynthia Barnes David and Sharon Barnes Kristi Barnes Don and Marita Barnett (2) Russ and Ellen Bartee Baseball Outfitters Alphonso and Melody Bass Bert and Barbara Bass Curtis and Kristen Bates Ronnie and Kerri Bates (2) Robert Baumann Carol Baxter D.J. Bayles David and Laura Beal Floyd Beal Norman Bean Jackie Bearden Randy and Kay Beauchamp Beaumont Electric Inc Marian Beavers (6) Dottie Beckloff (7) Ken and Pat Beckloff (9) Warren and Carol Beggs Eric and Meagan Begin (4) James and Martha Begin (3) Hal and Joann Belknap Bill and Wanda Bell Dywain Bell (2) James and Lucy Bell (3) Ruth Bell (5) Robbie and Jaime Beller (3) Irene Belyeu David Beman Randle Bender Keith and Katy Benjamin Michael and Grace Bennett James Bentley Susan Bergen Ronald Berges Best Buy Best of Books, Inc. (4) Annabelle Best Stan and Susan Bever Doyle and Geralyn Beverly (5) Sabrina Bierman Robert and Calsie Bigbee (3) Patrick and Amber Biggs (2) Danny and Dagne Billings Barry and Vicky Billings Brent and Suzie Billingsley Walter and Faye Billingsley (4) Kevin and Chaney Billips (3) Dean and Linda Bingham (2) Charles and Lisa Bishop Black Forest Décor LLC (2) John Blackburn Maxine Blackburn Blake Blackwell Robert Blair Leonard and Dona Blake Bill Blakeney David and Claudia Blanchard Mark and Debbie Blankenship Brian and Patricia Blankinship Mitchell and Sharon Blessing Morris Blumenthal Bob and Pat Boatman Gary and Brenda Bodine (4) William and Kelly Boerder Barry and Karen Boettcher (3) Michael and Ruth Bohlen (5) Lois Bolin John and Alta Bond (8) Snehalatha Borra Ralph and Dana Bos

Don and Mary Boston (3) Dan Bouchelle Mary Ann Boucher Don and Grace Boulton (5) Jim and Devota Bowers (2) Timothy and Lenetta Bowling Todd Box (2) Ernest and Betty Boyce John and Ann Boyd Kenneth Boyd (3) Linda Boyd Tammy Boyle Robert and Charlotte Brackett Doug and Khristy Bradley (3) Craig and Kelly Bradshaw Durward and Alice Bradshaw (9) Dan Branch (2) Luther Branson Garry and Carol Brantley (2) Mickie Braudrick Zachary and Mandy Bray Charles Brazell Lonnie and June Breninger Keith and Angela Brenton Brewer Dental Lab, Inc. Brad and Martha Brickell Jean Bridges William Briggs Samuel and Victoria Britten (2) Don and Sue Britton (2) Keith and Amy Brock Loretta Brower (4) Burton and Suzanne Brown Carole Brown Cortney Brown Dan and Linda Brown David and Michelle Brown Mary Brown Sid and Mary Ann Brown (25) Matt and Amy Brown (2) Pat and Lynette Brown (4) Steven and Karen Brown Tim and Elisabeth Brown Sherry Browning Joyce Brownlie Gary and Jan Bruce Kenneth Brueshaber Benjamin and Tara Bruner (2) Les and Linda Bryan Suzi Bryan Jeff and Sherry Bryant (6) Doug and Missi Bryant (11) Pat and Sallilee Bryant (2) Ed and Kathy Buchanan Jeanette Bullock Ralph and Gladys Burcham (5) Gertrude Burgin Joe and Colleen Burgin Jonathan and Anna Burke John and Ethel Burleigh (4) Doug and Amy Burleson Elizabeth Burnside Randy Burnside Bill and Jody Burton (8) Barbara Busby (2) Bob and Colleen Busch (2) Business Office (2) Brad and Donna Butler David and Sue Butler (4) Forrest and Delores Buxton (2) Gavan and Melody Byrd Ray Byrum (2) C. Doss Painting, Llc (2) Robert and Angela Cabe (5) Gayle Cadzow Aaron Cahill Deanna Calder

2008

Max and Jeannette Calk (2) Alan and Lari Callaway (2) Doug Calvert Bettie Campbell (3) Clifton Campbell Lyle and Carol Campbell (10) Richard and Amanda Canada David and Patricia Canan (8) Hunter Cannon Irene Cantu (2) Salvador and Jennie Cariaga Kerry and Sherry Carlson (5) Darren Carney June Carney Barry and Jennifer Carpenter Clarence and Charolette Carpenter (4) Bob and Donna Carpenter (14) James and Sue Carpenter (6) Kevin Carpenter (3) Maxine Carrell (8) William and Terri Lynn Carroll Debra Carter Jerry and Devonne Carter (2) Gerald and Karen Carter (2) Joe Cary John Cary Marvin and Margie Casebolt Kent and Marla Casteel Logan Cates Grady and Juanita Caton Chuck Cauthen Eva Ceskava Ted and Anna Chainey (4) Rick and Brenda Chambers (2) Kent and Terri Chancellor Ann Chaney Verta Charmasson Joe Chatigny Frank and Gladys Chatmon (2) Juanita Cheney Eduardo and Kindel Chevrestt (2) Steve and Sharon Chisholm (2) Jack and Betty Choate Bobby and Jayne Christensen (5) Corey and Carolyn Christensen (3) Clay and Gail Christensen Clyde and Jean Christian (2) Mark and Teresa Christison (4) Steven and Ginefer Christy (6) Leon and Joan Chuesberg Church of Christ Clayton and Rachel Clanin (3) Ellis and Emalene Clanton Art and Vicki Clark Gregory and Carol Clark Jeff and Elaine Clark Lee and Peggy Clark (5) Leslie Clark Margaret Clark Matt and Maria Clark Thomas Clark Mel Clarke Danny and Sharon Clarkson Jim and Laquita Clay Phil and Marilyn Clements (3) Jack and Elaine Cline Kent and Judith Clinger (10) Louis Cobb Elmer and Wanda Cochran (2) Shawn Cochrane Jan Cochrum Buddy Cogburn Kenneth and Thelma Coker (5) Ted and Betty Colby Maurice and Helen Coldewey (3) Irene Cole

Ed and Gayle Coleman (7) Brad Collier (2) Tony and Kimberly Collier William Collier (2) Chris Collins Jay and Karen Collins (5) Ronald and Kay Collins Tony Colnar Craig Compton Dave and JJ Compton (7) Revis Compton (2) Jarrod Condit Jodi Congleton Ron and Tanya Content (15) Crystal Cook (8) Doug and Jana Cook Steve and Laura Copeland (2) Lloyd and Carnell Coppedge (4) Chris and Kathy Corlee Todd and Carrie Corley Norvie and Georgia Cottingham Eddie and Peggy Coursey Otis and Joyce Courtright (2) James and Betty Lou Covalt Gene and Devin Covington John Covington Seth Cowan Monica Cowart Gary and Michele Cox (2) John and Mary Jo Cox Mildred Cox Steven Cox Steve Craft Carol Craig Clifford and Judith Craig (4) Bill and Claudia Crain (4) Jim and Karen Crain (2) Matthew and Lucinda Crain (2) Crave, LLC Deborah Crawford (4) Eric and Christina Crawford Crescent Exploration Deborah Crim Betty Crittenden (5) Terry and Kerry Crockett Jack and Patricia Cross Vance and Aimee Crowe Gary Crowley James Crutcher Rodney Culp William Culver (2) Jeffrey and Kristin Cumbie Jamie Cummings Chris and Trudy Cunningham DeVonna Cunningham (2) Kirk and Kerri Cunningham (7) Marge Curnutt Mandy Curo Edward Curry Jim and Denise Cutbirth (25) Alberta Cutts John and Melanie D’Silva Richard and Deidra Dacus (5) Charles and Sue Dahlen Jean Dale Lyndal and Loretta Dale (6) David and Carylon Dallas David and Beverly Dallas Julie Dancer Mary Daniel (5) David and Barbara Daniels Franklin and Loretta Daniels (7) John Daugherity Donald and Nancy Davenport Floyd and Marian Davenport Bryan Davis (2) Charles Davis

2008 Gary and Sara Davis Jamie Davis (5) Melvin and Jeannette Davis John and Jeri Davis Juanita Davis (3) Phillis Davis (5) Sheilla Davis (2) Stephen and Karen Davis Terry Davis Thomas Davis William Davis James and Linda Dawson Peggy Day Ryan and Allison Day (7) Lloyd and Barbara Deal (5) Andy and Marilyn Dean Jerrod and Courtney Dean (2) Tony and Monica Dean Mervin and Sue Deason (2) Lily Debrah (3) Joan Delano Pablo Delgadillo Tom and Kellie Demuth (4) Anne Dennard Gene and Pamela Denney (10) Dusty and Clarie Dennis (3) Gary and Beth Dennis Kenneth and Amy Dennis Robetha Dennis Tom and Susan Dennis (3) Michael and Karen Denson (2) Jim and Angela Derrick Mary Jo deSteiguer (5) Dennis and Kathy Devor Chris Dial Dialogue Ministries Alan and Anita Diana Glen Dick Gene and Heidi Dickens Robert and Kelly Dicristina Larry and Julie Diepenbrock (10) Skye Diers Laurie Diles (3) Dorman and Betty Diller (3) Ray and Jean Diller (9) David and Shari Dittmeyer (8) Hugh and Bea Dixon Mark and Marlena Dixon (9) Robert and Joan Dixon Verdean Dobkins Anna Lee Dodd Bill and Joanne Dodd Dennis and Betty Doke Hubert and Velva Doke (9) Beverly Donceel (3) Don and Marie Donley Doozen’s Coffee Robert and Linda Dopps Olzhas Doskarayev Sue Doss Ann Dotson James and Joyce Dotson (2) Keith Dotson Donita Douglas John Douglas Kent Douglas Mary Douglas Noel and Marcee Dow Steven and Rachel Dowling Ray and Joy Downen Bill and Pat Downs (5) Steven Downs (3) Callisone Dozier Wayne Dozier Draper Lake Bible School Lloyd and Ramona Draper (10) Don and Marcia Drew (2)

Billie and Becky Drewery (3) Ryan and Amanda Driskill (3) Tim and Karen Driskill (10) Cindy Drumheller (3) Daniel and Teri DuPey Belva Dugger Dan and Kaye Duncan (2) Michael Duncan Todd and Martha Duncan O.B. and Erma Dunlap (3) Riley Dunn Gena Dupus Hui-Chen Durley Clay and Shyla Dwyer (3) Bren Dyer Hershel Dyer (5) Roger and Jo Dyer Linda Eager Eagle Ford Energy Co Ned and Marye Earnest Mark and Renee Ebert Kit and Lisa Eccles Travis and Shelley Eck Susan Eckelkamp James Ecker (2) Fred Edens (8) Kirby and Kim Edmondson Joel and Diana Edwards (3) Larry Edwards David and Janet Egelston Dennis and Beverly Egidi Ardith Elam Elbo Tool Lee Eliot Jim and Lynn Elkins (22) Edward Elko (5) Frank Elledge (2) Bob and Kathy Elliott (3) Jim Elliott Kenneth and Debbie Ellis Max and Bonnie Ellis (5) Vernon Ellis (4) Lloyd and Betty Ellison (2) Alfred and Patsy Elston Ava Emerson (3) Judy Emerson Diane Emery Michael and Theresa Emlaw Ashley Emmons Jason and Erin Engelke (3) Allen England (5) Mr. and Mrs. England England Bob and Kay Engle John and Susan Englert Jack and Patricia English (5) Ward English Ivonna Ervin (8) Walter and Kathy Erwin Morgan and Jessica Estes (4) Evans Pump Co., Inc. Kim Evans Terry and Kandi Evans (2) Patrick and Tina Evans (2) Nancy Ewald (5) Tom Ewing Tom Ezell Akinjide Famuagun Lucian and Luellen Farrar (4) Joe and Sue Ellen Farris Mike and Beverley Farris (2) Fred and Kim Fawcett Sue Felts Wyatt and Thu Fenno John Fernandez (3) Dustin and Crystalyn Fillmore Financial Solutions Bob and Chloe Findley

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Phyllis Finley First National Bank Bill and Mona Fisher Janet Fisher Lee and Marian Fisher (2) Craig and Rhonda Fitzgerald (6) Dan and Betty Fitzsimmons Michael and Mandy Flaming (7) Farlin and Zola Flatt Brian and Kim Florence Mike and Marinda Flowers Curtis and Becky Foister Pamela Folmar (2) Tracy and Patricia Foor Richard and April Ford (5) Rob and Judy Ford Bron and Donna Fore (5) Marjorie Formo Richard Formo Forrester Brothers Roofing Larry and Judy Forrester (2) Todd and Ann Forrester Stanley Foshee (4) Earlene Foster Jay and Nancy Foster (3) Patrick and Kimberley Foster Tami Foster James and Tracey Fountain David Fowler Joanne Frame Tim and Cindy Frame Reeda Frampton Ty and Krista Franks Rodman Frates (3) Bill and Mary Free Jerry and Carmen Freed (3) Don and Nancy Friesen (5) Turner Frison Joyce Fritz Carol Furgason Corrine Gage (4) Dale and Carol Gaither (4) Roger and Darla Gambill (5) Royce and Holly Gambill Norman Gann Diana Gant Lu and Jill Garcia (4) Charles Gardner Margaret Garner Sheri Garner (3) Steven and Alexandra Gates Paul and Adrienne Gatewood (2) Larry and Barbara Gausman (5) John and Elsa Gay (10) Paul Gee Chuck and Judy Gentry Dane and Triva Gentzler (5) Paul and Paula Giboney Susan Giboney Ronnie and Anita Giddens Lane and Gena Gilbert Rocky and Dawn Giles (3) Zack and Susan Giles Greg and Anita Gill (3) Jenn Gill Todd and Kris Gillen (2) Bernadine Gillespie Kenneth and Laurie Gillespie (2) Jackie Gilley Julia Gilley Vonne Giltner Donnie and Terri Gipson Harry and Marilyn Gipson Mike and Peggy Gipson (10) Robert and Julie Gipson Jimmy and Katy Givens Julie Givens

Brenda Gleason (2) Billy and Joan Glover (4) William and Kimberly Glover (3) Charles and Louise Goddard (2) Paul and Vicki Goddard (3) Nelson and Verna Godoy Vivian Goeppinger Leslie Goldstein Eileen Goodman Paul and Suzie Goolsby Todd Goolsby James Goombi Jason Goombi Peter Gootam Timothy and Julie Gordon Kevin and Lisa Gordon (3) Jon and Jennifer Goss Deryl and Cathy Gotcher (3) Dee Gower (7) Verna Graf (2) Hubert Gragg (3) Dennis and Karen Graham (3) William and Gail Graham (2) Jack and Rita Graham (2) Traci Graham William Graham Jay Gramling (3) Joshua and Emily Gramling Kyle and Jennifer Granger John and Amy Grant Sue Grantham Ralph Gray (2) Tana Gray Tyler and Dana Gray Greg and Pennie Green (4) Johnny and Sandra Green (11) Sue Green Mary Greene Beulah Greenwall Virginia Greenwood Mitchell Greer Charles Gregg (2) Cecil and Debbie Gregory Fred and Kathy Gregory (2) Alicia Griebel (2) Kate Griebenow Donald and Ginger Griesing (3) John Griffin Don and Rosemary Griffith (4) James and Kayla Griffith (3) John Griffith (6) Mike and Diana Griffith Velma Grigsby Hunter Groatman Charlotte Gross Peggy Gross James and Beverly Grove (2) Timothy and Cheryl Grove Alan Grubb Nancy Grundy (24) Gail Guilliams Robert and Teresa Guillory (3) Joyce Gully (5) Mark and Mary Gunn (2) Dwayne Guthrie John and Barbara Gwin (2) Scott and Jennifer Haagensen Angie Haddock Milo and Karen Hadwin (4) Michael and Jean Hailey Rob and Jo Hailey (3) Tommy Halbert Rob and Karen Hale (10) Ty and Chaney Hale Dean Haley (2) Brad and Cathy Hall Robert Hall

Sherri Halley David and Connie Hallsted (2) Joyce Hallums Nancy Halpern William and Mary Halsell (2) Amanda Hamel Doug and Janet Hamilton (4) Nelda Hamilton (8) Wes and Carrie Hamilton (6) Lane and Kim Hamm Earl and Maxine Hammer Charles and Denita Hancock (3) Randy and Kim Hancock (4) Non Hancock Arthenia Haney (3) Norma Hanks Louis and Kay Hanna (2) John Hanoch (2) Amy Hanson Steven and Wendy Hanson Tim and Tisa Hanvey Andy and Lorie Harbert (4) Dale and Amy Harbison Mark and Jennifer Hardesty (2) David and Mary Hardin John Harkreader (2) Ray and Sheila Harmon Earl and Garnett Harms William and Gwen Harper (3) William Harraway L. O. and Marilyn Harrington (3) Kevin and Suzanne Harrington (11) Kay Harris Kenneth and Virginia Harris Randy Harris (2) Cliff and Sandy Harris (5) Wayne Harris Bobby Harrison (2) John and Sharon Harrison (9) Dale and Sheila Hartman (2) Fern Harvison Ken and Donna Harwell Neil and Jamie Harwell (2) Jeffrey and Marvina Haseltine Stephen and Elizabeth Haskew Liz Hatcher Tyrel and Lisa Hatfield (4) Steven and Madalyn Hawes (2) Chris and Jamie Haworth (4) Jeff and Heather Haworth (3) Don and Sherry Hayes (4) Beaul and Janette Haynes Colene Haynes (2) Terence and Darlene Haynes (2) Kenneth Haynes (2) Greg and Katherine Haynie Doug Hayward David and Laura Hazen Ellen Heath (3) Tony and Sheila Hebert (7) Scott and Rebecca Hedges Lee Heffington (5) Peter and Joan Heffner (9) Doug and Kate Hefty Doris Heiland August and Carla Hein Dennis and Margaret Heitmann (3) Charles and April Hejl (7) Joe Heldermon Charlie Helfrich Louis and Wilma Helfrich Richard and Dianne Heltzel (7) Loyd and Terri Helvey Barbara Hemphill Bruce and Wanetta Henderson

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Danny and Julie Henderson (8) Don and Darlene Henderson (10) Raymond and Kay Henderson Rick and Janice Hendricks Mark Hendrix Randy and Nancy Hendrix Chuck and Kathy Henkes Aaron and Lea Henley Jerry Henrix Wallace and Lillie Henry (3) Richard and Charity Henry David Hensley Robert and Letitia Hensley Ernest Herald Amy Herbel (10) Tim Herbel (2) Bob and Janet Herndon (3) Andrea Herren Mike and Patti Herren Gary Herridge Patricia Herring Tom and Mary Beth Herring Vaughn and Betty Herrold Huey and Marilyn Hervey (5) Paul and Dori Hestand Jeremy and Angela Heusel Paul and Devon Hewlett Orlin Heyen (3) Robert and Molly Heyen (3) Jerry and Elizabeth Hiatt Tom and Glenda Hibbitts (11) Ila Hickey Billy Hicks (3) Doris Hicks (2) Helen Hicks (2) Larry and Linda Hicks Kenneth and Sadie Hild (6) Susan Hiler (4) Alexander and Wanda Hill Charles and Jo Hill (3) Christopher and Joanna Hill (6) Gilbert and Jeannean Hill (2) Russell and Jennifer Hill Grant and Vanessa Hill (3) Rob and Amy Hilliard David Himes John and Megan Hinds (4) Paul and Julie Hinds Adolph and Kay Hinson (3) Joe and Karen Hinz (3) Lewis Hitchner Bill and Linda Hittle Mary Hixson Oscar Hixson Gerald Hodges (3) Scott and Annalisa Hodges (2) Tom and Betha Hodges (3) Alan and Kathy Hoffhines (2) Jim and Hannah Hoffmeister (2) Marc and Margaret Hoffmeister Tom and Orina Hoke (11) David and Julie Holland Fiona Hollands Amy Holley Lajuana Hollingshead Teddy Hollis (2) Gene Hollrah Gary and Joye Holmes (3) Jerry and Dolores Holt (3) George Holt Jerry and Veda Holt (3) Brad Homer Robert and Joy Honea (4) Marvin and Maxine Hooper Donald Hoover (2) Steven and Lisa Hopkins Harold and Irene Hornbaker (3)

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Bob and Fay Hornbeck Danny and Kay Horton Emma Horton M.A. Horton Michael and Jeanne-Mari Horton Scott and Sarah Horton Mark and Sherrie Horton J.W. and Charlene Hosey (2) George and Edna House Mark and Lisha Houts Calvin and Patsy Howeth Annette Howlett Hubbard Furniture Co. Melissa Huber Shorty Huber Don and Letha Huddleston Rick and Marla Huddleston Doug and Linda Hudkins Allen and Mary Hughes Harvey Hughes Kevin and Carol Hughes Lou Ann Hughes Mary Hughes Vonda Hughes Raymond and Paradee Hui (6) Margaret Hukle Debbie Hull Alex Humphrey Kathleen Hunnell Billi Hunt David Hunt David and Vicki Hunt Jim and Helen Hunt Lois Hunt Nan Hunt Aaron and Amy Hunter Carrie Hunter Neal and Melanie Hunter Randy and Carla Hunter Tim and Judy Hunter Doug Hurst William and Jo Ann Hurst (9) Johnny and Joyce Hurst Raymon and Melissa Huston Warren Hutchinson Dustin Hyatt (2) Art Hyde Richard Hyde IBM (8) Anna Ihle Alta Immell Kenneth Ingraham James and Phyllis Ingram Ryan and Katie Isenberg (4) D.J. Iverson Benita Jackson Dosia Jackson James and Pat Jackson (2) Ricky and Ronna Jackson (6) Thomas and Marylen Jackson (4) William and Gayle James (3) Hershel and Mary James Ken and Janice James Stephen and Amy Janzen (11) Les and Gay Jaynes (4) Bill Jeans Don and Mary Jeans Gordon Jennings John Jessup Bobby and Gayle Johns Annette Johnson (2) Thomas and Cindy Johnson (2) Elaine Johnson (2) Melinda Johnson Piper Johnson Ronald and Winno Johnson (2) Donald and Wanda Johnson (5)

Charles and Kelly Johnston (4) Don Johnston Roger and Janis Johnston Barbara Joiner Bruce and Dawn Jones Bruce and Mary Lou Jones Dale and Marilynn Jones David Jones (9) James Jones (3) Jason and Valerie Jones (2) Jim and Mildred Jones Kevin Jones Larry Jones Ray and Marsha Jones Angela Jordan Melissa Jordan (3) Ann Judd (4) Rick and Sara Judd Eric and Sheila Justin (3) Suzanne Kaelble Mike and Anh Karch (5) Patricia Karraker Bill Kasbaum (5) Kay Kaufman Yvonne Kauger (4) Bill and Shirley Kay Tony and Betty Keesee (10) Janet Keheley (4) Lyle Keim Lester Keirn (6) Raymond and Brenda Keith Amy Kelly (4) Dennis and Elaine Kelly (10) Verna Kelly (3) David and Debbie Kendall (2) Shon and Stacey Kendall (2) Joseph and Ashli Kennedy Craig and Wanda Kennedy (2) Bob and Ruth Kennedy (2) Jimmy and Suzanne Kennedy Jeremy and Amanda Kenney (4) Lucy Kenslow (2) Jeremy Kenton Lou Kerr Hal and Dianne Kessler Juanita Kidd (9) Philip Kierl Jack and Leah Killebrew (3) Sam and Lois Killebrew (3) Dan and Teresa Killebrew (2) David and Carolyn Kilpatrick (3) David and Carroll Kilpatrick James and Lea Kimbrell (8) E. D. and Susan King Loran and Holly King (2) Paul and Karen King Walt King (3) Geoffrey and Rhonda Kingsley (8) Terry Kingsley James and Barbara Kingston John and Sherry Kinnamon Kinser Construction Pam and David Kinser Marilyn Kirby (4) Mike and Melissa Kirby Willis and Virginia Kirk Charles and Constance Kiser Dan and Jimieanne Kite Jared and Rebekah Kite (4) Tracy Klassen Robert and Joyce Kleweno Calvin and Melanie Klugh Richard Knapp Scott and Penelope Knight (3) Ken and Mary Knowles (2) Roger Knox Patsy Kraus (4)

2008

Larry and Becky Krieg Willard Kyrk (2) Christopher and Yoshimi Labudde Jeffrey and Patricia Lair Paul and Raye Lakey Allyn and Naomi Lamb (9) Ted and Marie Lamb (2) Mark Lambert Jimmy and Melissa Lambert (4) Alta Lamirand Robert Lamkin Michael and Susan Landon (2) Lisa Landrum Starlene Lane (3) Wayne and Lisa Lang Laura Langham James and Vera Lankford (2) Rick Lasseter Terry and Janet Laudett (6) Jeralyn Law (4) Charles and Billye Gaye Lawrence Wade and Landa Lawrence (4) Jeff and Kathy Lawson Stacie Leathem Bernard and Novelle Lee Geitzy and Melanie Lee (4) Jimmy and Jo Carol Lee (2) Mike and Billeta Lee Steve and Emily Lemley William and Marilyn Lemme (5) Michael and Donna Lemmons Freddy and Molly Lemmons (2) Delene Lemonds (3) Kenneth and Kayla Lemons Mark and Kathy Lemons (3) Ken and LaVera Leopard (2) Brian and Stacy Lester Leth, Ltd Toby and Christy Levering (2) Cheryl Lewis Timothy and Tawni Lewis Library Don and Cheryl Lidia Tony and Marcia Lightsey Sue Lilley John and Sally Limber Carol Lindsay (2) Raymond and Cynthia Lindsey James and Melinda Lippe Jim and Janice Lisko Betty Listenbee Merrett and Nancy Litherland William and Donna Little (3) Jack Livesay Joan Livesay Mark and Vicki Livingston (3) Sam Lobaugh (4) Sally Loftis Craig and Debra Loney Jim and Patty Long (2) Laura Long (2) Opal Longhofer Gatha Longley Raymond and Cristina Lopez Tom and Debbie Lopo Rodolfo and Gloria Loredo Anna Mae Lorentzen Keith and LaNita Lough Larry and Carol Love Charles Lowe Hobert and Joan Lowe Bobbie and Keri Lowe Steve and Cindy Lower Peggy Lucas Joy Lugar (9) Don and Betty Lunsford (2) Tom and Erlene Luper (2)

Cliff and Amelia Lyle Darla Lynn Mack and Lois Lyon Kathleen Lyons Dannye Lyvers Sean and Laura Macias William Maddeaux Gregory and Deborah Magill Ethelen Magnusson Ronald and Linda Magnusson (2) Charles and Alma Mahaffey Matt and Lenne Mahan Rick and Marla Mahar (2) Bader and Jill Mahnane Christopher and Michelle Malan Les Malan Cline and Betty Mansur (2) Rex and Shay Mansur Robert and Linda Mansur (8) Mike and Dot Maple (17) John and Amy Maple (2) Robert and Martha Margo Scott and Denise Markley Gerald Marley Jerry Marlin William and Pauline Marsh Allen and Rhonda Marshall Kathleen Marshall Darin and Jill Martin (4) Greg and Toby Martin John Martin Judith Martin (4) Kenneth and Deborah Martin (3) Kyle and Maggie Martin (2) Madison and Mary Martin (4) Mike and Jane Martin (4) Ray and Phyllis Martin Vladimir and Ruth Martinez Randol and Jocelyn Marzuola (9) Danny and Nancy Mason (4) Fredrick and Venus Masters (3) Sally Mastroberti Ricardo Mata Bruce and Raye Mathews (4) David and Karen Matlock Michael and Mary Matlock (4) Steven Matthews Don and Archie Mauck Keith and Jennifer Mauck Ron and Ginger Mauck (2) Ricky and Joyce Maxwell Douglas May (2) Ruby Mayes (3) David and Elaine Maynard Ethel Maynard Mayo Building Technologies A.R. Maytubby Michael and Lise Mazzalongo (3) Megan McAdams Richard and Gwen McAlister (2) Susan McAlister Stanley McAlpine Brad and Sarah McBride (10) Thomas and SuAnne McBroom (2) RJ McCall Ray and Wilma McChristian (9) Mary McClain Bruce and Bernice McClure David McClurg Clement and Frankie McClurkan Robert and Ada McCool Joe and Lottie McCormack Betty McCoy (5) Jesse and Amy McCracken (4) Victor and Tara McCracken (3) Mary Ann McCurley

2008 Clinton McCutchen Walter and Sally McCutcheon (2) Virginia McDonald Jeff McElroy (2) Vona McElroy Linda McElvany Matt and Shelly McElvany Paul and Jeanette McElvany C. P. and Myrna McFarland Mike and Gina McGarry (2) Theda McGee Patrick and Rita McGinnis (9) Terry and Betty McGrath (4) David McGuire (5) Delton and Valerie McGuire (4) Norma McGuire Bill and Jennee McHenry (2) Jack McHenry Donald McHone (4) Jeffrey and Teresa McIlroy Dale and Colleen McKean Josh McKean John and Peggy McKee (8) Tim and Patricia McKeever (3) Cathy McKenzie Mark and Dawn McKenzie Paul McKenzie (4) Bobbie McKinley Mildred McKinney Judy McKown Vernon and Rhonda McKown Jack McMahan Ronald McMillan Jeff and Sydney McMillon (5) A.W. and Sue McMurray (4) Aubrey and Dorothy McNally Lois McNeal Harold and Evelyn McRay (4) Mike and Margy McReynolds (6) Mary McSchooler Phylis McWherter Randolph Meacham Lee Meador Steve and Susan Meadors Al and Linda Meakes Jared and Jenny Mears Herb Mee Mike Meierhofer Leroy Melton Stephen and Carolyn Mentzer Ted and Margaret Merritt Robert and Tracey Michael (2) Brian and Kathy Middleton Stephen and Cathy Mikus (2) Micah Miles Eric and Jill Milesi (6) C.M. and Barbara Miller Dave and Lily Miller (4) Dow and Billye Miller Greg and Emily Miller Grant and Jill Miller James and Peggy Miller William and Karen Miller (3) Kenneth and Mary Alice Miller Kris and Robyn Miller (10) Mary Miller (3) Nancy Miller (3) Sammy and Louise Miller Winona Miller Arlen and Ila Millikan Annette Mills Rudy and Keri Mills Danny and Cindy Minor Danny and Leslie Minor (4) Herb Minor (5) Anna Minyard Wilbert Mires (3)

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Michael and Annaleise Mitchell (4) Jack and Susan Mitchell Loy and Debra Mitchell (3) Nancy Mitchell Paul and Frances Mitchell (3) Selecia Mitchell (2) Bill and Jane Mobley (5) Jacob and Linda Mogel (3) Howard and Joland Mohr Ruby Molloy Stephen Molloy Cynthia Monk Michael Monroe Bob and Bebe Montgomery (3) Mark and Julie Montgomery (3) Don Moody Don and Frances Mooney (3) Bob Mooneyham Virginia Moore (4) Vivian Moore Donnie and Marie Morgan (5) Jay and Julie Morgan (2) Michael Morgan Nick Morgan Terry and Brenda Morgan (2) Morningside Chapel Church of Christ Reece and Lareta Morrel (2) John and Pam Morris Kerry Morris Benjamin and Krystal Morris Nanette Morris Ron and Lori Morris Tommy and Betty Morris (3) Walter and Valerie Morris Colleen Morrow (3) Curt and Ruth Morrow (6) Chadrick and Lorie Morse Pat Morse (2) Michael and Sharon Morton Richard and Emma Mosby (2) Michael Mosley (17) Gwen Moss (4) Lynn and Ami Motsenbocker Stacey Mounce Joshua Mudge Jack Mullen (2) Lee and Jean Mullican (3) Tony and Yvonne Mullins Les and Pamela Mulvania Sharon Mundy Kay Murcer (4) Gary and Beth Murdock Darlene Murley Tracy Murphree (2) Booker Murphy (2) Jim and Nancy Murray Charles and Sharon Myers (5) Donald and Marilyn Myers Garry and Doreen Myers (2) Trivikram Nallamshetty Dawn Namminga (4) Zella Nance Frederick and Meredith Napier Kevin and Ann Nash Lynn and Della Nash (6) Jim and Sherilyn Nashert Jack and Becky Neal (4) Carolyn Nees Gene and Merel Neill (3) Ben and Cindey Nelson Linda Nelson Ruth Nelson Vicki Nelson Bob and Mary Neptune Adam and Jessica Nevitt (2) Judy Nevius New York Life Foundation (12)

Julianne Newberry (3) Marvin and Deborah Newberry (5) Aldean Newcomb Janice Newell John and Jana Newsom (8) Michael and Gloria Newsom Bennie and Sherry Newton James Nichols Richard Nichols Tony and Linda Nichols (6) Tracy and Belinda Nichols Sean and Rebecca Niestrath (2) Dean and Virginia Niles (3) Kizito Nkurikiyeyezu Linda Noah Lloyd Noble Mark Nolden Don Nolin Dennis and Martie Noll Rick Nordyke James and Rebekah Nored (2) Lynn and Martha Nored (3) Norman Public Library Reference Staff Beverly Norman Frances Norman Kim and Damon Norman Randa Norman Donald and Patty Norris Thomas and Helen Norris (4) Charles and Tammy Northcraft Northside Church of Christ David Norton Howard and Jane Norton (2) Mary Nowlin (7) Derek and Britton Nuckols (2) Chris and Danielle Nusbaum Mark and Catherine Oborny Richard and Irene Oglesby Jack and Marilyn Ogletree (4) Jada Old-Davis Michael O’Keefe Jan O’Neal William and Jo Oliver Karilyn Olmstead (3) Margaret Olmstead (2) Gale Ooley (5) Sam and Patsy Orcutt Lisa Ortiz Carl and Melissa Osborn John and Kelly Osborne (9) Tim and Tammy Osborne (3) Ron and Judy Osburn Connie Ost Russell Ost Marvin and Susan Overstreet (4) Steven Overstreet Jerry and Patricia Owen (8) Foy Owens (2) Larry and Kay Owsley (4) Maxine Owsley Russell and Linda Oxsen Teddy and Sandra Paddack Robert Page John and Jennifer Painter Charles and Rosalie Palmer Darrel and Abbie Palmer Marcia Palmer Tommy and Melody Palmer Leo Panchuck (2) Papa Dio’s Charles and Rae Parette Tobin and Lee Paris Cheryl Park Delores Parker-Bell (3) Burton and Annette Parker (7)

Greg Parker Jim and Roberta Parker Justin Parker Larry and Annette Parker Louise Parker Mark and Christine Parker Michael and Sandra Parker Michael Parker Michael and Kim Parker Keith and Stacey Parker Steve Parker Terry Parker Tony and Robin Parker Jay and Holly Parks Phyllis Parnell (3) Gary and Susan Parsons Kaye Parten Glenn and Marla Partin Philip and Rachel Partin (2) Debra Pate Jeannine Patrick James Patterson Leslie Patterson Lorlene Patterson (2) Ted and Mary Jo Patterson Elizabeth Patton Willetta Patton (2) John and Carol Pauley (2) Dennis and Doris Payne (7) Shannon and Jeanie Payne Lola Payne (4) Wayne and Susan Payne Deborah Pearce Paul Pearson (2) Joseph Peery Travis and Andrea Peery Clarence Pelton (4) Sherry Penn Kayla Pennypacker Eric and Julie Percival (2) Dwayne Perkins (2) Jeffrey and Brenda Petersen Robert and Darla Peterson Robert and Faith Peterson David and Mary Petr (2) Bob and Dewayna Petre (3) Kay Petree Gary and Tamie Phillips Harold and Eva Phillips Rick Phillips Rod and Susie Phillips (2) Rod and Dicki Phillips Jackson Pierce Gary Piercey David and Tanya Pilant (2) Kelli Pilkington Kelly Pindel (5) Bill and Lori Pink (2) Ted and Monah Pittman (3) Peter and Linda Plank Brian and Karen Plumlee (25) Hubert and Mary Plumlee (4) Joseph and Sherry Poblete Dan and Melinda Points Bryan and Lorie Porter Harvel and Cheryl Porter Tom and Janice Poteet (5) LeAnne Potter (5) Holliann Potts Janice Potts Fern Powell (7) Robert and Maggie Prater Premier Eyecare Curtis and Stefanie Price (4) Larry and Brenda Price (2) Lloyd and Karleen Price (3) Van and Jeanne Priest (4)

Curtis and Shelley Pritchard (6) Steve and Carla Prock (2) Phillip and Nancy Prosser (2) Richard Prowell Charles Pruitt (3) Joe and Madrona Pryor Linda Pryor Ralph and Amy Puckett Lillie Quinn (9) Mark and Kimberly Race (7) Jack and Dorothy Rains (24) Asha Raju (3) I. V. S. and Anna Raju Betty Rampey Janice Randall Mark and Jennifer Raschke (2) Berdine Rawlins (2) Bud and Marie Rawlins Galen and Lora Rawlins (4) Geneva Ray (2) Larry and Sue Ray Thelma Readnour Lori Ready (3) James Record Steve and Karen Reddish (2) Douglas and Jody Reed William and Norma Reed Mary Reese Robert and Linda Reese David and Frances Reid Judith Reier David and Kimberly Reiter (2) Calvin and Ann Reneau (3) Jo Ann Reynolds (5) Jeffery Rhodes (5) Michael and Carol Rhodes Sharon Rhodes (9) Randy and Kathy Rice Raymond and Samalee Rice Shannon and Lynda Richards Bill Richardson Erma Richardson Leah Richey Ellen Richison Randy and Susan Richison Scott and Janet Richison George and Lula Richmond Richard and Brenda Richt (2) Kenneth and Kim Richter (3) Bert and Bettie Rickner Jeff Riddle Rick and Lisa Riddle Alfred Rifenbark Jeffery and Sabrina Riggs Charles and Barbara Rigsby (2) Gary and Joanne Riley Brad and Kim Risley (3) Kent and Brenda Risley (8) Roy and Barbara Risley Alan Rister (3) Fred and Elizabeth Roach Mitch and Tamara Roberson (2) Lynn Roberts Neil and Jennifer Roberts (4) Phil and Sondra Roberts (2) Richard and Leta Roberts (9) Carey and Charlene Robertson (3) Dick and Jeronia Robey Gena Robinson Don and Nancy Robinson (4) Guy Rodgers Mary Rodgers Larry Rogers Rooks-Witten Tax Service (2) Phillip and Marsha Root Randy and Kerianne Roper (5) Joyce Rose (2)

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Rory and Mary Rosenbalm Dennis and Susan Rosenbaum Vernon and Becky Ross (5) Rick and Debra Rossing (8) Terry and Harriet Routon (10) Lynette Rowland (5) Mike and Beverly Rowlett (2) John and Anita Royse (3) Linda Ruckman Pat Rueter Kara Ruff Patricia Rumley (2) Jerry and Lori Rushford Steve and Sandy Rushing Wayne and Becky Russell (2) Jeff Russell Willis and Diane Russell Ronald and Leslie Rutledge Bill and Wilma Ryan (8) Betty Rye (3) Brent and Barbara Saffell (5) Darrin and Suzie Saffell Leonard and Mary Saffell Terry and Iva Salmon Scott and Christie Samuels Vickie Sanchez Janet Sanders (4) Lynn and Norma Sanderson (9) John and Brenda Sandlin Monika Sandoval Richard and Karla Sandoval Steve and Farrah Sargent (6) Lovella Sarver Emil Savaiano (6) Dwain and Frances Sawyer (11) Stanley and Billye Sayers (6) Carol Schaaf Steve and Violet Schad Terry and Stella Schadegg (4) Brandon and Karlie Scharrer Rex and Brenda Schimpf Norma Schinnerer Mike and Linda Schlachter Fred and Kathie Schmitz (3) Brandon and Tara Schneider (8) Chad and Renee Schoonover (2) Mike Schroeder Tim and Cristi Schwamb Anne Schwenk Abigail Scott (4) Carson Scott (4) Don and Eva Scott Stevie Scott John Searcy John and Svetlana Searcy Bob and Colleen Seat (2) Bob and Lee Sechler Maurice and Bess Seidl Geddes and Carolyn Self Marcus and Gereta Semanek (2) Lawrence and Linda Seng Robert and Joyce Shackelford Rick and Linda Shafer Edward Shank Ben and Shirley Shanker Robert and Lisa Shannon Jordan and Erica Sheer Jim and Nona Sheerer (5) Mike Sheffield Peter and Michelle Sheldon (8) Brad and Cheri Shelite (2) Jerry Shepherd (2) James and Victoria Shepherd Harvey and Gloria Sherman (3) Leah Sherman (2) Jon and Melinda Sherrell (7) James Shewmaker

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Todd and Lisa Shilts (7) B. F. and Janie Shipman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shirley (16) Gary and Carol Shockley Jerry Shoemaker Richard and Kay Shough (3) Richard and Janet Shough Brian and Holly Shrock Kevin and Jana Shumate (3) James and Jennifer Shupert Dick and Jeannette Sias James Sibley Paul and Tammy Sibole Donald Sickles Doug and Claudia Sifford Raymond and Linda Sikes J.B. and Betty Silman Mary Silvey Brian Simmonds Frank and Barbara Simmons (3) Gary and Carol Simmons (4) Vinson and Lashell Simmons (3) James and Melinda Simpson Thomas Simpson (2) Eloise Sims Tommy and Linda Sims Ray and Anna Lou Singleton Marvin and Sandra Sisk John Skelton CeVene Slater (2) Shane and Christi Slaton Clyde and Rachel Slimp Monica Smiley Bill and Joanne Smith (7) Billy Smith Calvin and Linda Smith Conrad and Linda Smith (3) David and Linda Smith (2) Doris Smith Eric Smith Erik Smith Jacob Smith Jean Smith (3) Joe and Carolyn Smith (3) Joseph Smith (3) Craig and Laura Smith Lee and Wanda Smith Mary Smith Pamela Smith (8) Phil and Donna Smith (5) Randy and Donna Smith Robert and Nita Smith (2) Eddie and Shelley Smith Steve and Sherry Smith (2) Sue Smith (4) T.J. and Gwen Smith Randy and Tara Smith Wanda Smith Forrest and Sharon Smittle Ann Smothers Philip Snell Kristy Snider Jeff and Marsha Snitker Mike and Linda Snodgrass (4) Marietta Snow Laverne Southerland Norman and Margaret Southerland (2) Larry and Becky Sparks Joe and Donna Spaulding (3) Rod and Patricia Spaulding Don and Tammy Spears Jen Spencer Jon Spencer (4) Kiley Spencer Joseph and Debra Spirek Don and Imagene Spradley Lola Spriggs (5)

Tracy Stadler David Staff James and Denise Stafford Jim and Paula Stafford (9) Kent and Jean Stafford Ray and Tracy Stagner (2) Robert and Linda Stalcup Greg and Terri Stamps (5) Vint and Tisha Stamps (3) Keith and Susan Stanford (7) Melissa Stangeland (2) State Farm Insurance Companies Wolfgang and Valerie Stauber (8) Sean and Keithia Stegmann (3) Jenny Stenis April Stephens (2) Bob and Ridglea Stephens (2) Charles and Alyssa Stephens (5) Diane Stephens Dorothy Stephens Stuart and Vonda Stephens Carl and Shawna Steplock (2) Doris Stevens Barbara Stevenson Leonard Stevenson Joshua and Stephanie Steward Nancy Stewart Michelle Stillman Chris and Connie Stinnett Gary Stinson Dennis and Janice Stites Melissa Stockdale Dennis and Linda Stocksen Joe Stockton (9) Edward Stoever Duane and Colleen Stofan Gary and Rhonda Stokes Robert and Pat Stolte Marilyn Storm Melissa Storm (2) Tom and Rebekah Story (4) Christopher and Marianne Strande (3) Janie Strausbaugh Greg and Cynthia Strickland Odell and Dorothy Strickland (3) Bob and Beverly Stroud Gerald and Kathleen Struck Paul and Jo Ann Stumpff (5) John and Jean Sudbury (12) Mary Sudbury (4) Robert Sudbury Darrel and Madonna Sullivan (5) Michael and Sheila Sullivan (2) Thomas and Athena Sullivan Steve and Barbara Summers Suncraft Homes, Inc. Michael and Sharon Svec James and Becky Swaim Robert and Marylyn Swaim Kurt and Joyce Swanson (4) Gary and Lisa Swisher T & S Web Design Gary and Donna Tabor Allan and Bobbie Taggard (3) Marty and Helen Taliaferro Gary and Janet Tandy Louis Tandy Buddy Tate Darcy Tate (2) Helen Tate Carol Tatum Brad and Jodi Taylor Ron and Mary Taylor (2) Michael and Sharon Taylor Terrel and Charlotte Taylor (4) Don and Vicky Taylor

2008

Bill and Peggy Teague Robert and Phyllis Terrell Franklin and Marilyn Terry (4) George Terry Texoma Medical Services Michael and Traci Thatcher Steve Thatcher (4) The Williams Companies Inc. (5) Kevin and Janet Thie (3) Dale and Jeanette Thomas David and Sandra Thomas Trent and Fran Thomas Mark and Debbie Thomas (4) Matt and Deborah Thomas Sarah Thomas Seth Thomas Barbara Thompson Bill Thompson Bob and Maxine Thompson (6) Brad and Catherine Thompson Jerrel and Cynthia Thompson Nancy Thompson Richard and Ruth Thompson Steve and Connie Thompson (4) Tommy Thompson (2) Andrew and Carol Thornton Paula Thornton Jim and Julie Thrash Linda Thrasher Marion Thurman (4) Cole and Jo Tidwell (3) Doyle and Ann Tidwell Ben and Dara Tinius (3) Darryl and Anne Tippens Terry and Donna Tippens (3) Brent and Tami Tobey Joe and Ruby Tobey (8) Wayland and Gail Todd Joe and Dottie Togami (9) Jonathan and Laura Tokosh (2) Teri Tolbert Tim and Melissa Tolin Dennis Toodinpah Roneal and Sarah Toon Stanley and Louise Townsend (2) Pam Trachtenberg Larry and Connie Trammel (2) Ed and Earline Treadway (4) Masako Trickey Iona Trimble Brad Troutman Neil and Gwen Trowbridge (2) Rosetta Trowbridge Ann Tucker (2) David and Lori Tucker (3) Pat Tucker Coy and Ann Tugman Rusty and Mitzi Tugman Zada Tull Steve and Linda Turkish (5) Turner Brothers Ken and Molly Turner Gene and Anita Turney Harold Tydings Ben and Kelly Tyson Richard and Diane Ulmer Sarah Ulmer Ken and Eileen Umholtz (5) United Technologies Corp (2) Up-Lan, Inc. (3) Alfonce and Darla Urbanovsky (3) Adebisi Usuanlele Daniel and Joanna Valdez Naveen Valeti Linnea Van Winkle (2) Jessica Van Zandt (2) Deloris VanCleave

Debbie Vanderbeek Marydel Vanderwork (5) David and Carol Vanhooser (2) Darrel and Ruth Vanhooser Jess and Harriett Vanhooser (5) Steve and Robin Varner Sue Vasicek Marc and Debra Vaughan Bobby and Loreta Vaughn M. H. Vaughn (9) Mark and Tonya Vaughn (4) Michael and Anne Verner (2) Charles and Kay Villines (4) Bernard and Leah Vincent Craig and Peggy Vincent John and Marcia Vincent (4) James and Jaynie Vize Howard Vogel Volcano Vista Boys Basketball Camp (2) Alexandria Volpe Mary Vosler Mark and Carole Voth Leo and Terri Wadsworth Carolyn Waggener Larry Wagnon (3) Dean Wakeland Gary Walcott (3) David and Danielle Waldo (9) Betty Walker (4) Dorothy Walker (12) Greg and Rachel Walker (3) James Walker Jeff and Bobbie Walker (11) Laura Walker (3) Glenn and Janice Wall (2) Richard and Mary Wallace Ron and Maria Wallace (2) Mildred Walling James and Claire Walton (5) David and Carla Walulik (2) David and Cynthia Walvoord Kelley Ward Sylvia Ward (8) Harry and Sandy Ware Robert Waring (3) Katy Warner Debra Warren Mitchell and Emily Warren (2) Marshall Warren Aubrey and Dawn Watkins (4) Donnie and Leann Watkins (4) Karen Watkins Ben Watson Bobby Watson Jeffrey and Deanna Watson Jerry and Linda Watson John Watson Phillip and Susan Watson Dan and Robin Waugh Jim and Anita Weathers (3) James Weatherwax Jack and Donna Weaver Robert and Sonya Weaver (9) Michael and Lisa Webb (2) Sarah Webb (5) Beatrice Weber Ralph and Margie Weber Terrell and Bonnie Webster Everson and Nada Weekley Nathan Weger Jack and Pat Welch Joe Wesley Jack and Stephanie West Larry West (4) Benny and Margaret Whaley (12) Eddie and Lucille Wheeler (9)

2008 Gladys Whitacre Doug and Becky White (3) Stephen and Kathy White (2) Paul and Janet White (6) Perry and Ronda White Susan White Keith and Judi Whitton Cheryl Widmar Jess and Emma Wilburn Brent and Anna Wilcox Cathy Wilcox Judith Wilhelm Charlotte Wilkerson (2) Ricky and Jill Wilkins Bob Williams Bryan and Delise Williams (10) Darla Williams Julia Williams K. C. and Kathy Williams Mike and Michelle Williams (3) Norville Williams Terry Williams Bill and Dot Williamson William Willingham (8) Billy and Kamilla Willis (5) Kenneth and Tanya Willis Amy Wilson (4) Bill Wilson Corey and Stephanie Wilson Joe and Ruth Wilson Melinda Wilson Neta Wilson

Keith and Nyla Wilson (3) Timothy and Camille Winkler Terry and Tina Winn (10) Gary and Tandy Witherspoon (2) Ronald and Bobbie Witten (3) Don and Sheryl Witten (6) Craig and Debbie Wolf (4) Randy and Kate Wolf Bill and Rose Wolf Rosalee Wolfe Wade and Stacey Wolfe (4) Herschal and Fern Wood (3) Kevin and Christie Wood Charles and Patricia Wood Phil and Diana Wood (9) Ruby Wood Stanley Wood Brent and Teresa Woodard (4) Betty Ann Woodcock Linda Woodrow (6) Robert and Sandra Woodrow (4) Steven and Staci Woodruff Margaret Woods (2) Marvin Woody Robert and Brenda Woolery (3) Brent Worden (2) David and Lisa Workman Marcia Wrangham Alan and Julie Wright Dick Wright William and Linda Wright (7) William Wright

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Jenny Yao Gene and Althea Yeats (8) Michael and Lynessa Yeats (2) Wayne and Cynthia Yeats (4) Joe and Jeanette Yokley Robert Yother Deana Young Harvey Young Kenneth and Melanie Young Riley and Beverly Young Gene Zachary (6) Larry and Jeanette Zeller (3) Greg and Lisa Ziegler

MATCHING GIFT DONORS 2008

AT&T Foundation Aegon USA Charitable Foundation American Fidelity Assurance Company American Fidelity Corporation Anadarko Petroleum Company Bank of America Chevron Corporation Citgo Petroleum Corporation Colgate Palmolive ConocoPhillips Devon Energy Corporation Dominion Foundation Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Inc. Exxon Education Foundation

General Motors Glaxosmithkline Grant Thornton LLP Halliburton Foundation IBM J P Morgan Chase Foundation Lockheed Martin Corporation Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation Minerals Technologies Morgan Stanley Matching Gifts Program New York Life Foundation Newfield Exploration Noble Drilling OG&E Pepsico Inc. Pfizer Inc. Progressive Insurance Foundation Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program Raytheon Matching Gifts for Education Program Scripps Howard Foundation State Farm State Farm Foundation Sysco Corporation Texas Instruments Foundation The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation The Boeing Company The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

The Williams Companies Inc. Union Pacific Corporation United Technologies Corp

2008 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

The Honor Roll of Donors is printed strictly to acknowledge donor gifts. Any other use is unauthorized. The Honor Roll includes the names of donors whose gifts were made between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008. Gifts made after December 31, 2008, will be recognized in the 2009 Honor Roll of Donors.

Although every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Honor Roll, we acknowledge that errors may have occurred. If you wish to report an error, please call 405.

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OC RANKED IN AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES

OC has been named a “Best University – Master’s” in the West region in U.S.News and World Report’s 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”

This is the 10th consecutive year that U.S. News has ranked Oklahoma Christian in its America’s Best Colleges Guidebook.

Last year, Oklahoma Christian was elevated to a higher category known as the master’s group due to a growing number of graduate students and the addition of new graduate programs. OC moved up five spots from its initial 2007 ranking in this higher category even though it is a newcomer to this category and not as well known by its peers.

“We’re very pleased to be ranked as a best college in the West,” OC president Mike O’Neal said. “Our master’s programs continue to grow in scope and stature, so we expect our rankings to climb higher because of the overall quality and exceptional professors we have teaching in these rigorous programs. Our undergraduate program is certainly one of the most outstanding in this area. The real proof is how well our graduates perform in the marketplace.”

LAMASCUS NAMED HONORS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Dr. Scott LaMascus will succeed Dr. Bailey McBride as director of Oklahoma Christian’s Honors Program this fall.

Under Dr. Scott LaMascus McBride’s leadership since 1996, OC’s Honors Program has grown both in numbers of students and in quality. McBride will remain involved in teaching Honors and Language and Literature courses.

LaMascus (84) has taught in the Department of Language and Literature for the past 10 years. During that time, he chaired the department during a phase of growth from 37 majors to 117. He also has been an active teacher in the Honors Program.

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“I always have enjoyed the Honors students and one of the highlights of my career has been the chance to co-teach with colleagues such as Dr. Cami Agan, Dr. John Maple and Dr. McBride,” LaMascus said. “I am looking forward to getting opportunities to champion the program and to work with these amazing students who come to study at OC.” During LaMascus’ tenure as chair, the Language and Literature Department redesigned its facilities, built a model assessment and planning process, established the Community Literacy service project, and expanded the OC Writing Center.

In addition to a focus on strategic planning and academic excellence, LaMascus championed the establishment of the McBride Center for Faith and Literature, which brings to campus high-profile speakers such as Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Marilynne Robinson and former U.S. Poet Laureate Dr. Robert Pinsky.

“Along with other faculty, Dr. LaMascus has worked closely with OC students to bring national prominence to the Language and Literature Department through the presentation of papers at national conferences and the recent recognition of OC’s student literary journal as the top journal of its type in the nation,” Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Allison Garrett said. “He will bring tremendous experience, as well as a great love for OC and its students, to this new role.”

our students have an outstanding science facility.”

Phase one of the Science Facility Initiative included the renovation of the science laboratories on the first floor of Herold Science Hall in the summer of 2006. Phase two featured the renovation of Vose Hall, completed in the fall of 2008. Altogether, this three-phase project has been in excess of $6 million.

O’Neal said that the addition of classrooms, faculty offices and storage space will take pressure off of other academic facilities and will enhance the ability of OC’s outstanding science faculty to teach, mentor and research – all with excellence and from a Christian worldview.

“Our science students have an exceptional record of achievement in competition with other universities and our graduates enjoy a 90 percent plus acceptance rate into medical and graduate schools,” he said.

Construction is slated to begin this summer, with its completion expected in the summer of 2010.

NEW VOSE CHEMISTRY LABS DEDICATED

FOUNDATIONS HELP FUND SCIENCE INITIATIVE

The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc., and the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation have stepped forward to help Oklahoma Christian complete its Science Facility Initiative.

A matching gift of $723,000 from the Mabee Foundation and a $100,000 grant from the Rapp Foundation will be used to complete the third and final phase of the project – a new wing housing classroom and office space on the north side of Herold Science Hall.

“We are deeply indebted to the Mabee Foundation and the Rapp Foundation for these generous gifts, which we consider an investment in the future of Oklahoma,” OC president Mike O’Neal said. “The expansion and enhancement of our science facilities has been our top academic capital project and this gift will help ensure that

Oklahoma Christian University unveiled its new Vose Hall Chemistry Labs at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in November.

The completely renovated facility in the Department of Chemistry and Physics is comprised of four labs, one each for organic, general and advanced chemistry, as well as an instrument lab.

The new labs include the most upto-date safety features and are fully handicapped-accessible. New fume hoods remove noxious smoke, while the labs’ air purge systems can replace the air in the labs in minutes, which is especially important during experiments.

Also, faculty previously had to schedule one lab at a time in Vose Hall, resulting in

news some evening classes. The instrument lab is separated from the organic chemistry lab by a wall of glass, allowing faculty and students to use both labs at the same time.

“Before this facility was renovated, we had chemistry and biology labs spread between two buildings,” said Bill Luttrell, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics. “Now students can do all of their biology labs in one place, and all of their chemistry labs in Vose. It really gives us a lot more options when it comes to scheduling different chemistry courses.”

The advanced lab has a research area for faculty and undergraduate student research projects, creating more research capabilities throughout the school year and especially during the summers.

“I’m really impressed that the university invested so much in research capabilities for our students. The research area will really help us prepare our students for graduate school,” chemistry professor Amanda Nichols said. “I did undergraduate research here when I was a student and I know these new labs will inspire more students to choose a career in chemistry.”

STUDENTS CELEBRATE FUNDING OF 14 WELLS

Wishing Well, an Oklahoma Christian University student-led organization that raises funds for clean water projects, recently celebrated the completion of its first 14 wells.

“Amazi 09,” a February event at the OC Art Gallery, featured work by professional photographer Esther Havens, who vividly captured the clean water crisis in Rwanda.

The photos previously were on display in New York City. Amazi is the Kinyarwanda word for “water.”

Wishing Well is a non-profit organization that raises money through art shows, prayer nights and concerts for clean water projects in Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Haiti, Sierra Leone, the Gambia, and the Philippines. All funds raised by the organization go directly to clean water projects.

Safe drinking water is one of the most pressing humanitarian needs in the world, particularly in developing countries. Contaminated drinking water is responsible for an estimated 5 million deaths per year and roughly 80 percent of all diseases. More than one billion people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water.

For more information, go to www.wishingwellafrica.com.

OC PARTNERS WITH PROJECT IMPACT

Project Impact of Oklahoma City is a nonprofit organization that needed a partner to help serve more of the area’s youth.

When professors from OC’s School of Education saw how their students could help Project Impact reach more children, the department quickly got on board.

In an example of a true community endeavor, Project Impact sponsored a presentation on financial management from Bank of America that was hosted at Oklahoma Christian.

Project Impact gave checks to young people so they could start their first savings or checking accounts. In addition, former University of Oklahoma and NFL football player D.J. Wolfe talked about the importance of staying in school and learning how to manage money at an early age.

Project Impact provides early intervention and prevention services to at-risk youth. According to Terrence Bell, Project Impact’s executive director, the organization combines mentorship with technology training, cultural awareness and economic empowerment.

“We are a mentoring organization,” Bell said. “We give opportunities to kids that

they wouldn’t have.”

The partnership came about after a chance meeting between Bell and Denise Hutchinson, assistant professor of education at OC. Oklahoma Christian agreed to provide Project Impact with a meeting space in the education department. The department also donated two laptops that will enable students to receive technology training.

Robyn Miller, education chair and director of teacher education at Oklahoma Christian, said Project Impact’s work with school-aged children was a perfect fit with OC’s School of Education.

“We have education majors who do their student teaching in Oklahoma City schools, so this just made sense,” Miller said. “However, the partnership quickly grew beyond the education department. It turned into the perfect win-win situation for everyone.”

One of Project Impact’s biggest needs was mentors for at-risk boys. Miller connected Project Impact with Kappa Sigma Tau, one of OC’s male social service clubs.

In addition, Oklahoma Christian is offering free admission to basketball games as a reward for young boys at Project Impact.

After learning that Project Impact was a vendor at all Oklahoma City Thunder home basketball games, Miller reached out to OC female social service club Lambda Chi Zeta. Lambda Chi now sells concessions at Thunder games, with the proceeds going to Project Impact.

Bell hopes the partnership will continue to grow. With so many services, he is always looking for more volunteers and different types of donations.

For more information, go to www.projectimpactokc.org.

CONCERT RAISES FUNDS FOR PROJECT RWANDA

Oklahoma Christian hosted a December concert by Christian recording artist John Waller to raise funds for Project Rwanda.

The 1994 genocide wiped out a large portion of the Rwandan infrastructure and claimed the lives of thousands of educators. Project Rwanda is working directly with that country’s government and department of education to plan and develop a high school that will provide all Rwandan children an opportunity to go to school.

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Project Rwanda is a partnership of Oklahoma Christian’s Academy of Leadership & Liberty, Greater Atlanta Christian School and OC alumni Mark and Susie Jackson.

OC HOSTS CRYSTAL DARKNESS WATCH PARTY

Oklahoma Christian collaborated with Edmond Family Counseling, Inc., in January to host a watch party for people interested in learning more about crystal meth and the major impact it is having on the community.

The documentary featured graphic testimonials aimed at uncovering the devastating impact of meth usage on individuals and families across Oklahoma. The film aired simultaneously on television stations throughout Oklahoma.

Following the documentary, an expert panel comprised of licensed alcohol and drug counselors, a medical doctor, the Edmond Police Department, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, and an area private therapist answered questions from the audience. Counselors also were on hand to offer aid to people in need.

“OC is proud to partner with Edmond Family Counseling to provide this service to the community. We are so thankful for the leadership of First Lady Kim Henry and (former Oklahoma County district attorney) Wes Lane in their efforts to bring this issue to the forefront, and we are honored to be a part of the overall effort,” said Brian Bush, executive director of OC’s Academy of Leadership and Liberty.

For more information about this statewide initiative, go to www.crystaldarknessoklahoma.org.

OC Marketing honored with 6 OKC Addys

The Oklahoma Christian Office of Marketing won six awards at the prestigious ADDY Awards Gala last month.

The ADDY Awards recognize and celebrate the top creative talent in Oklahoma City. The entrants include major advertising agencies, media outlets, sports franchises, universities, and more.

OC’s marketing staff won two Gold ADDYs, given in recognition of the highest level of creative excellence and judged to be superior to all other entries in the competition. Oklahoma Christian also

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Basketball media guide, Admissions stationery and Admissions travel brochure

won two Silver ADDYs and two bronze ADDYs. The local ADDY Awards, sponsored by the Oklahoma City Advertising Club, are the first stage in a three-tier national competition. OC’s gold and silver winners are eligible for entry into one of 14 district competitions nationwide, with the best work at that level eligible for entry into the national contest.

“I’m never surprised when the staff is recognized for their outstanding ability,” Vice President for Enrollment Management Risa Forrester said. “Our web team, designers, writers and editors collaborated to produce award-winning work. That is exactly what they do for the university every day.”

Forrester and Director of Marketing Judson Copeland lead a team that includes Stephen Bell, Jonathan Curtis, Scott Hill, Wes McKinzie, Rachel O’Donnell, Ann White and Micah Wooten. All the members in the marketing office are graduates of OC’s design or communication departments.

RENOWNED TAX EXPERT SPEAKS AT ETHICS SYMPOSIUM

Nationally-recognized law professor Susan Hamill was the featured speaker at Oklahoma Christian’s third-annual J.J. Millican Ethics Symposium in February.

Hamill’s topic was “Taxes and Ethics: What Does God Really Say?” According to Hamill, since Judeo-Christian ethics are used as the moral compass by most Americans, it is vital that tax policies are compared with the moral texts on which they are based.

“We are committed to our students learning ethics in and outside of the class-

room,” said Elaine Kelly, OC professor and J.J. Millican Chair in Accounting. “Ethics need to be at the forefront of their minds, and we see a lot of value in having discussions from different perspectives.”

A professor at the University of Alabama, Hamill gained national attention for evaluating state and federal tax policies under the moral principles of Judeo-Christian ethics. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

The event, co-sponsored by the Oklahoma Christian Accounting Club, was worth one credit hour of continuing professional education for certified public accountants.

The annual ethics symposium is made possible by the J.J. Millican Ethics Endowment, created by Don Millican, chairman of OC’s board of trustees, and his wife and Donna, to honor his father. The endowment provides academic opportunities to OC students, faculty and the community through scholarships, programs and guest speakers.

OC HOSTS AUTHOR, ENVIRONMENTALIST

Best-selling author and environmental activist Bill McKibben delivered the fourthannual McBride Lecture in October.

McKibben is author of the national bestseller, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future, as well as books such as The End of Nature and a host of essays in the nation’s top magazines.

“As always, faith played a unique role in this year’s lecture programs,” said Dr. Scott LaMascus, professor of English and director of the McBride Center for Faith & Literature. “McKibben’s book, The Comforting Whirlwind, should be read by every Christian because it calls readers to appreciate all nature’s marvels as well as to humbly accept our place of responsibility in it.”

The McBride Center is endowed by donations from alumni, foundations, and humanities organizations to honor the lifelong work of Dr. Bailey McBride, a longtime professor of English and university leader, and his wife, Joyce McBride.

“The McBride Center creates and funds innovative programs that engage the very best ideas – whether in fiction, poetry, or nonfiction – so that we can help build a stronger humanities culture for our university, city, state and region,” LaMascus said.

news COBURN DELIVERS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Senator Tom. A Coburn delivered the fall commencement address to Oklahoma Christian graduates in December.

Tom Coburn In addition to his speaking duties, Dr. Coburn was awarded an honorary degree from the university for his service to the people of Oklahoma and the United States.

Almost 200 students received degrees during the ceremony: 135 bachelor candidates from OC’s three colleges – arts and sciences, biblical studies and professional studies – along with 49 degree candidates from the university’s Fast Track MBA program.

Dr. Coburn represented Oklahoma’s Second Congressional District in the House of Representatives from 1995 through 2001. He became the first Republican to hold the seat since 1921 and the only one to hold the seat for consecutive terms.

After returning to his medical practice in Muskogee for four years, Dr. Coburn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004.

His priorities in the Senate include reducing wasteful spending, balancing the budget, improving health care access and affordability, protecting the sanctity of all human life – including the unborn – and representing traditional Oklahoma values.

ALUM WINS TAX FOUNDATION VIDEO COMPETITION

OC alumnus Andrew Patterson recently won a national video competition to explain the problem with the tax code on small business owners.

Patterson’s video, “Tax Attack,” earned him the $5,000 first prize in the Tax Foundation’s CompeteUSA YouTube Contest.

His video can be seen at www.taxfoundation.org/news/show/23846.html.

The Tax Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that has monitored fiscal policy at the federal, state and local levels since 1937.

The contest was part of a campaign aimed at raising awareness of America’s

high business tax rates and how those taxes have an impact on people’s competitiveness, wages and living standards.

JANZ BECOMES NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Oklahoma Christian named alumnus Curtis Janz as its new athletic director in January.

Janz, who is associate head coach for the Curtis Janz men’s basketball team and chair of OC’s physical education department, is concluding his 20th and final season as an assistant basketball coach this month.

“We have great confidence in Curtis, as he has proven his strengths during his many years at Oklahoma Christian. Curtis has a great understanding of our mission and the role athletics plays in it,” OC president Dr. Mike O’Neal said. “We also believe Curtis is a man of great vision who will push our athletic department to great results and we know he has the skills the lead the department.”

Janz takes the reins from Chuck White, who had served as interim athletic director.

White remains as OC’s director of athletic operations and as head baseball coach.

“I feel honored to have this new role at a university that has such a great tradition,” Janz said. “Oklahoma Christian is a great place, with great people, students, staff, faculty and administration. Athletics should be a great part of the university. It should build pride, excitement and memories for every student. This will be my goal and our department’s goal. I hope that we will gain the support of all in the OC community.”

Janz played on head coach Dan Hays’ first basketball team at Oklahoma Christian in 1983-84 and stayed on as an assistant following his graduation in 1986. He and Hays have teamed to produce four Sooner Athletic Conference championships and six NAIA National Tournament appearances.

“I have great enthusiasm for Oklahoma Christian athletics,” Janz said. “We are going to pride ourselves on having very competitive teams, student-athletes that strive for academic excellence, and representing the university in a way that makes all of us

proud. I believe that we are going to have an exciting athletic program that will be easy to support.”

Janz, who will continue as an associate professor and chair of OC’s physical education department, earned a master’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1988. He and his wife Kathryn, who serves as an adjunct instructor in OC’s Department of English, are the parents of a daughter, Delaney.

THOMPSON NAMED CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH

Oklahoma Christian elevated Mark Thompson to the position of head cross country coach in January.

Thompson took over for Wayne Mark Thompson Strohman, who resigned to pursue other interests.

Thompson has served as an assistant coach for OC’s cross country and track and field programs the past two seasons. He was instrumental in helping the Eagles win the 2008 Sooner Athletic Conference cross country championship.

“I enjoyed every minute of working with Coach Strohman. He put his heart and soul into the program and much of our present and future successes can be attributed to his work,” Thompson said.

Thompson is among the most accomplished track and cross country athletes in Oklahoma. He was a six-time state champion in track and cross country at Edmond Memorial High School. He ran on two national championship teams at the University of Arkansas.

The 29-year-old Thompson is an active runner. Over the past two years, he won the 2007 Tulsa Run 15k and the 5,000 meters at the 2007 Stanford Invitational. He earned runnerup honors at the prestigious 2008 Drake Relays Special Invitational Mile.

Thompson, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from Arkansas, also is a physics instructor at Oklahoma Christian. He joined the OC faculty in 2005.

“Transitioning into the head coaching role is a tremendous opportunity for me.

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SPORTS news I have a passion for athletics and for OC, and the opportunity to merge the two is exciting,” Thompson said. “The coachathlete bond is special, and I want to be the best for our athletes both athletically and spiritually. The future is bright for OC distance running.”

Thompson is married to the former Darci Grisso, who serves as OC’s Director of Admissions.

OC VOLLEYBALL LAUNCH SET FOR 2010-11

Oklahoma Christian will begin playing intercollegiate volleyball in the 2010-11 academic year.

The university originally planned to introduce the program in 2009-10, but facility development and staff changes persuaded officials to delay the launch for one year.

The university continues to work on facility enhancements that will accommodate volleyball and make additional space available to OC’s basketball programs and its large intramural athletic program.

Additional time to further develop these projects will allow Oklahoma Christian to launch volleyball in a way that helps the team be immediately competitive.

OC also continues the search for its new volleyball head coach after an abbreviated application and interview process last year.

“Selecting the right coach is vital to the success of any athletic program, especially a new program. We have talked to a number of good candidates, and we want to give everyone the opportunity who has an interest,” Director of Athletic Operations Chuck White said.

Resumes and applications for the new part-time head coaching position should be sent to: Chuck White / c/o Oklahoma Christian University / P.O. Box 11000 / Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100. Previous coaching experience is preferred.

FERNANDES EARNS ALL-AMERICA HONORS

OC junior midfielder Cristian Fernandes was named a third-team Brine NAIA Men’s Soccer All-American in November, recognizing him as one of the NAIA’s top 33 players.

The Maringa, Brazil, native is OC’s 17th NAIA All-American in soccer, and only the fifth to be named to one of the top three All-America teams.

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ranked second in points with 35. He also earned first-team All-SAC honors along with senior goalkeeper Bryan Cochrum and junior defender Ryan Frampton.

On the women’s side, OC’s Emma Cole (midfield), Stephanie Duncan (forward) and Kacie Hoppe (defender) were all named second-team all-conference.

Duncan, Hoppe and Frampton also were named to the SAC All-Tournament teams in November.

POWELL PLACES FOURTH IN NAIA

OC senior Jordan Powell became the highest Eagle finisher in school history by placing fourth at the 2008 NAIA Cross Country National Championships in November.

Powell and teammate Silas Kisorio, who finished 28th, earned All-America honors.

The Eagles placed 18th overall in their first national championship team appearance since 1969.

Powell, who placed 10th in 2007, completed this year’s eight-kilometer course in 24:36 to become just the fourth two-time All-American in OC history, joining Tom Story (1977-78), Wayne Strohman (199293) and Kenneth Bowling (2003-04).

He surpassed Mike Herndon as the highest Eagle finisher at the national meet.

Herndon placed sixth in 1979.

In addition to OC’s All-America hardware, Josh Wayland, Rachel Snider and Kayla Goode earned scholastic recognition with NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors.

Scholar-Athletes must maintain a minimum 3.50 GPA with junior or above academic standing. Wayland (3.75 GPA in marketing) is now a two-time ScholarAthlete, while Goode (3.78 GPA in science education) and Snider (3.63 GPA in nursing) were first-time honorees.

FLORES WINS REGIONAL TENNIS TITLE

Oklahoma Christian’s Esteban Flores won the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Southwest Regional singles championship for the second straight year.

He went on to place sixth at the ITA National Championships in October after finishing fifth in the nation last season.

Flores and the Eagle tennis team, led by new head coach Kris Miller, will seek to win a second-straight Sooner Athletic Conference championship and advance to the NAIA national tournament as a team later this spring.

OC WINS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

Silas Kisorio and Jordan Powell placed first and second to lead Oklahoma Christian to the Sooner Athletic Conference cross country championship in November.

Kisorio took the individual title in 24:34 on the eight-kilometer course in Shawnee, Okla. Powell finished in 24:36.

Frezer Legesse (10th place) and Josh Wayland (11th place) joined Kisorio and Powell in earning All-SAC honors.

OC head coach Wayne Strohman was named the SAC’s Men’s Coach of the Year for 2008.

In the women’s race, OC’s Sylvia Chirchir placed third to lead the Lady Eagles to a fourth-place team finish. She and Nicole Lair (14th place) earned all-conference distinction.

OC’s WAYLAND WINS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

OC senior Josh Wayland won the national championship in the 1,000 meters at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships.

Wayland’s national title is the first for the OC track and field program since Damon Sims won the outdoor 200 meters in 1994.

It’s the 23rd track and field national championship in school history.

“Josh being national champion is an outstanding accomplishment,” OC head coach Randy Heath said. “He was the chart leader most of the season and he lived up to the billing. He definitely deserved it by running a perfect race to be in position to win. We had great performances by our whole team.”

Four OC runners earned All-America honors in helping the Eagles earn a sixthplace national finish overall. Wayland teamed with Silas Kisorio, Curtis Pratt and Jordan Powell to place second in the distance-medley relay, while Kisorio (third

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TAYLOR ENJOYS CAREER WEEK

OC junior Jason Taylor, a third-team NAIA All-American last year, recently had one of the most prolific weeks in school history.

Taylor scored 30 or more points in three straight games: a career-high 34 against Mid-America Christian (Okla.) and 30 each against Southern Nazarene (Okla.) and Science and Arts (Okla.).

The three-straight 30-point performances were the first at OC since two-time NAIA All-American Jay Mauck tallied totals of 36, 36 and 38 points in consecutive games during the 1997-98 season.

Taylor, who has been named Sooner Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week four times this year, also surpassed 1,000 career points and established another personal career high with 17 rebounds in a game during his remarkable stretch.

MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM GETS NATIONAL BID

The OC men’s basketball team, led by Sooner Athletic Conference player of the year Jason Taylor, earned its first NAIA national tournament bid since 2005-06.

The Eagles took a 23-9 record into the 32-team tournament, which began after Vision went to press. For information on how the Eagles fared at nationals, go to www.oceagles.com.

athletic contests, public-service projects, established policies related to behavior in practice and game situations, athletic and academic environment, and character education.

“We strive to be an institution that models the values of Champions of Character,” OC director of athletic operations Chuck White said. “This honor reflects the outstanding student-athletes, coaches and fans we have here at OC.”

OC HONORED FOR CHARACTER FOCUS

Oklahoma Christian was one of 199 NAIA colleges and universities to be named a Champions of Character institution for 2007-08.

The mission of the NAIA Champions of Character program is to restore character values and raise a generation of students who understand and demonstrate in everyday decisions respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

Oklahoma Christian was selected by demonstrating these core values in

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SPORTS news Oklahoma Christian’s Dan Hays won his 600th game as a collegiate head coach in November with the Eagles’ 91-46 victory over Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (Okla.).

Hays, who stood at 529-288 in his 26th season coaching at Oklahoma Christian following the milestone victory, has the most wins at the NAIA or NCAA level of any active coach in Oklahoma.

Including his 71-68 record in five years at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Hays ranks third all-time in the state behind Bloomer Sullivan (662-222 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1937-67) and Henry Iba (652-317 at Oklahoma State University, 1934-70).

Hays has made Oklahoma Christian a mainstay among the top programs in NAIA basketball since coming to Oklahoma Christian for the 1983-84 season.

OC has won six of its 10 Sooner Athletic Conference championships and qualified for seven NAIA National Tournaments during Hays’ tenure. He has taken five teams to the Sweet 16 of the

national tournament and earned SAC Coach of the Year honors five times.

Twenty-two Eagles have earned NAIA All-America honors under Hays’ tutelage. Two players – Jay Mauck (1998-99) and Jarred Merrill (2004-05) – have earned NAIA National Player of the Year. His coaching career also includes multiple stints as an assistant coach with USA Basketball in various international competitions.

Off the court, Hays has seen more than 90 percent of the seniors in his program complete their degrees. Last year’s squad had the third-highest cumulative GPA (3.35) of all men’s basketball teams earning NAIA Scholar Team designation.

A native of Albuquerque, N.M., the 62-year-old Hays twice earned AllAmerica Honorable Mention as a player at Eastern New Mexico.

Hays was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1998 and became a member of the Oklahoma Christian Hall of Fame in 2001. He also is in the Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Hays achieves another coaching milestone

The recent addition of lights to Dobson Field gave the baseball team the opportunity to add night games to the schedule this year. This photograph is from the first night game of the season against Bacone (Okla.). If you haven’t see Dobson Field lately, stop by to catch a game and see the great progress on the facility. For information on how you can help support the next phase of the Dobson Field construction, contact head coach Chuck White at 405.425.5354 or at chuck.white@oc.edu.

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NAC Member Spotlight

a closer look at National Alumni Council Members

Corlie (Swan) Agnew To be a mom My time spent at OC and all the people I met- I wouldn’t give up those years for anything.

To retire early and travel My daughter Hadleigh Cami Agan August 22, 2008- the day our daughter Hadleigh Ann was born Adjusting to living back in a small town and mis ing all my dear friends that I worked with at OC! A Saturday when Heath, Hadleigh and I are at home and we spend the entire day together.

Any dessert that is served hot with ice cream My husband who encourages and lifts me up every single day Blessed, fast paced and fun!

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ARCHIVE 1974 Aerie (Yearbook)

HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS 1974

Sheila Hartman (senior homecoming attendant) Glenda Pope (homecoming queen, 1974) Roxie Fuchs (sophomore attendant) Cindy Kelsey (junior attendant) Kathy Cunningham (freshman attendant)

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1974 Summer Singers

Left to Right: Bob Bowden, Gail Roberts, Linda Seat and Bob Lashley

Andy Benton, Mr. Aerie, 1974 and Student Senate President 72, 73, 74.

Currently the President at Pepperdine University

Coached by Bill Villines, the Eagles faced with the task of rebuilding, rose to the occasion by winning three of the last four games, one of the wins being an overtime win over playoff-bound Oklahoma Baptist University.

Kurt Conner and Cary Branscum climbing the walls.

Tom McLemore (12) gets ready to bat as Tony Sellars (10) waves Tony Lightsey (14) on in to home plate with another big OCC run.

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