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Village could cut council meetings to one a month By Eric Oesch Staff Writer The Village may soon join Nichols Hills and conduct council meetings only once per month starting in January 2024. The city council has met to conduct business twice each month since 1964. The matter was a point of discussion during last week’s council meeting. The change in meeting dates is to be up for
approval at the Monday, Dec. 4 meeting. “This item is for discussion only without action to provide guidance to staff regarding changing from bi-monthly meetings to monthly,” said City Manager Dave Slezickey in a memo presented to city council members. “We are recommending this based on the agenda content, number of cancelled meetings for lack of agenda items and to improve efficiency of opera-
tions for staff.” City officials are to have the option to call a special meeting for action needed that cannot wait until the next meeting date. The City Charter provides for a monthly meeting, with the first Monday in May following an election as the only required specific meeting. Slezickey recommended the council meet the second Monday of the month as reports, claims and financials
are not always ready by the first Monday. He said 2024 has two second Mondays that are holidays including Columbus Day on Oct. 14 and Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The council would schedule these meetings on the following Tuesday or Monday. “We recommend scheduling a special meeting for May 6 to comply with the charter requirement for newly elected council members,” he said. “This would also be a
Toasting Bachelors Club debutante Hadley Ferguson, right, are club members Gabe Grim, Teddy Jacobsen and Luke Chansolme. Per tradition, the young men load up in limos to bring the debutantes invitations, champagne and roses.
Jennifer Conger Bentley; Catherine Anne Carter (Cate), daughter of Chip Carter and Lori Smith Carter; Victoria Jane Cohn, daughter of Tim Cohn and Brooke Thomas-Cohn; Lily-
Kate Duit, daughter of Heather and Tim Duit; Hadley Scheyer Ferguson, daughter of Lauren and Brian Ferguson; Jillian Brooke Hibbard, daughter of Robin and Robert Hibbard; and
Gabriella Naji Karam, daughter of Courtney and Dr. Naji Karam; and Hannah Sydney Lee, daughter of Ashley and Cavett Lee. See DEBS, Page 4
Stein earns the Oscar of county assessors Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein has earned the highest honor for Oklahoma Assessors— the George Keyes Award named for former Oklahoma County Assessor George Keyes who started and was the first president of the Oklahoma Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers to promote professionalism in the industry. “I am so surprised, happy
and proud to be the winner of this year’s George Keyes Award. This award belongs to all the members of my staff who are so great at what they do for the county. “It makes it an even greater honor to earn this award in the county where it all started — Oklahoma County,” Stein said. Oklahoma County is the largest assessing responsibility in the state, Stein said. There
are more than 325,000 parcels in the 720 square miles inside the Oklahoma County border. Even with more exempt property owned by government and property tax exempt entities than any other county, the private property in the county is worth more than $92 billion. That represents more than 22
Prevent clogs by tossing FOG By Rose Lane Editor The holiday season is here and with it, lots of delicious holiday meals filled with fats, oils and grease, commonly known as FOG. The Oklahoma City Utilities Department reminds residents to “prevent clogs by tossing your FOG.” This means tossing fats, oils, grease and other bulky food items into
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Crossings achieves Platinum; student aces AP exams
Bachelors Club names debutantes Twenty women will make their debut at the 77th annual Bachelors Club Christmas Ball on Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The black-tie ball is set to begin at 8 p.m. with the debutante presentation to begin at 9 p.m. Each debutante is escorted by a member of the Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City. The debutantes and their parents are: Rachel Constance Abbott, daughter of Maria and Craig Abbott; Alison Marie Anderson (Ali), daughter of Chelle and Daniel Weintraub and the late Murray Anderson; Julianne Elizabeth Bentley, daughter of Steven Bentley and
good opportunity for a meet and greet for new officials and appreciation for outgoing members.” June is to also have a special meeting for budget adoption. Councilman Melody Moore, Vice Mayor Sean Cummings and Mayor Bubba Symes all gave their support for the proposal. Councilmen David Bennett
the trash — and not down the drain. If poured down the sink, FOG can clog sewer lines and cause costly repairs to the homeowner and the City. More than onethird of sewer line blockages in Oklahoma City are caused by FOG. To help prevent clogs, pour liquid FOG such as turkey grease, gravy, cooking oil or melted butter into a lidded con-
tainer, then place it in the freezer until the FOG becomes solid. One can then toss the container into the trash. The city also recommends throwing all solid food remnants such as peels or skins into the trash and using a paper towel to wipe out any remaining FOG from pots and pans before cleaning them in the sink or See FOG, Page 5
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Crossings Christian School earned the distinction of being a Platinum level school on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, which is the highest recognition. This designation is awarded annually based on the school’s ability to foster a college-going culture, providing students with opportunities to earn college credit and enhancing college readiness. One example of the success of Crossings’ AP Program is Joseph Tucker McSpadden, a member of the CCS Class of 2023. McSpadden not only attained the highest possible score of 5 on his test, but was one of only 367 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Research Exam, receiving the maximum score on each portion of the exam. AP recognizes that this outstanding accomplishment highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Crossings Christian School and showcases the dedication of both students and educators to academic excellence. In addition to Tucker’s AP success, the CCS Class of 2024 included four AP Capstone Diploma recipients, 18 AP
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Scholars with Distinction, 13 AP Scholars with Honor, and 29 AP Scholars. As a whole, CCS students earned a 70% passing rate in three AP Courses and a 90% passing rate in six courses. Additionally, 76.2% students at Crossings scored an average of 3 or higher on AP exams in 2023, 13 points higher than the Oklahoma average and 9 points higher than the global average. Crossings currently offers 18 AP courses and was the first private school in Oklahoma to offer the AP Capstone Program in 2019. Helen Denman, the AP Capstone Research instructor, reflecting on this accomplishment, said, “Jonetta Jonte stands at the very heart of the AP Capstone See AP, Page 5
Dog of the Week This is Dolly. She is a Pyrenees mix adopted in May 2015 from the Edmond pound. She loves going on walks in the neighborhood, rides in the car with her family and banana nut bread. She is a proud big sister to Clare and Ann Hawkins and loves giving them kisses anytime she can. Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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In front, standing in support of Israel during the “Star Spangled Banner” are violinist Kyle Dillingham, Sherri and Bill Lance, Rabbi Ovadia and Nechoma Goldman and First Lady Rhonda and Governor David Walters.
OKIE event pivots to Night to Stand with Israel A fashionably-tied evening originally planned to celebrate the shared spirit of Oklahoma and Israel swiftly changed following the horrific terrorist attacks of Oct. 7. The event pivoted to a riveting Night to Stand with Israel in the Hall of the People at the First Americans Museum (FAM). The Great Hall was filled by friends of Israel, from government officials to musicians to business leaders. Taking their turn at the lectern to deliver reflections, readings and prayers were Governor David and First Lady Rhonda Walters, Jay Shanker, Bill and Sherri Lance, Rabbi Vered Harris, Rabbi Abby Jacobson and Dr. Eli Reshef, along with Dick and Glenna Tanenbaum, Rob and Patti Lewis and OKIE President Jonna Kirschner. Among the many poignant notes were Kyle Dillingham’s soulful violin performances. The violin he played has a storied history. It was owned by a Holocaust survivor who played it while imprisoned in a concentration camp. Cantor Elliot Wulff’s beauti-
First Lady Kim and Governor Brad Henry and First Lady Cathy and Governor Frank Keating during the Night to Stand with Israel.
ful vocal offerings stirred the crowd as they joined him in “Hatikvah,” which means “hope,” the national anthem of Israel, followed by “The Star Spangled Banner.” As the sun set behind the museum’s ceremonial mound, those in attendance lit traditional Jewish Yartzheit memorial candles in remembrance of the 1400 brutally massacred and 239 taken hostage to Gaza. This tribute shone light in the darkening room, symbolizing a commitment to spreading light even in the dark shadow of the most unimagin-
able inhumane acts. Edie Roodman, Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE) executive director, echoed in her remarks the charge to bring light before she closed with “chazak chazak v’nit chazak–be strong, be strong and may we all be strengthened.” Rabbi Goldman ended the evening with a l’chayim to remind those in attendance Israel will prevail. Chief Gourley, the Oklahoma City Police Department and the Oklahoma City SWAT Team ensured the safety of all who attended.
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Also, Madelyn Grace Lister (Madge), daughter of From Page 1 Jenee and Darren Lister; Sophia Elizabeth Mathis, daughter of Terry and Bill Mathis; Peyton Claire McCuan, daughter of Tabitha and Stuart McCuan; Jane Anne Nelson, daughter of Dr. Leslie Rundell and Eric Nelson; Isabela Hampton Pardo, daughter of Dr. Diana Hampton and Dr. Gabriel Pardo; Elliott Frei Reiger, daughter of Cristi and Kurt Reiger; Presley Ann Roselius, daughter of the late Jason Roselius and David and Terri Ogle; Caroline Marie Roten, daughter of Becky and Alan Roten; Aubrey Elizabeth Ruffin, daughter of the late Mark Edward Ruffin and Manda Ruffin; and Katherine Jane Russell, daughter of Rick Russell and Leslie and Lance Norick. The escorts and their parents are: James Edward Brooks Cook II (Eddie), president, son of Sara and Jeb Cook; Luke David Chansolme, son of Jennifer and Dr. David Chansolme; Carter Steven Cole, son of Janna and Steve Cole; Owen Carter Crotts, son of Amanda and Christopher Crotts; Brody John Gibbs, son of Shaunagh and James Gibbs; Gabriel William Grim, son of Matthew and Stephanie Grim; Rhodes Byron Haggard, son of Donna and of Brent Haggard; James Henry Robert Jackson (Henry), son of MaryAnne and Paul Jackson; Theodore Nathan Jacobsen (Teddy), son of Nicole and Jeffrey Jacobsen; Parker Scott Kays, son of Shelley Suzanne and Jason Kays; Jacob Robert Margo, son of Debbie and Bradley Margo; Luke William Mashburn, son of Jesse Mashburn and of Elizabeth Mashburn; and Grant Harrison McLain, son of Janet and Scott McLain. Also, William Craig McMurphy (Will), son of Megan and Curtis McMurphy; Charles Durden Medley, son of Diane and Daniel Medley; Blake Oakley Miller, son of Laurie and Kelly Miller; Cooper Monahan Moody, son of Kelly and Dr. Brent Moody; David Blake Oliver (Blake), son of Jennifer and David Oliver and Karen Wright; Oliver Cromwell Rogers Pointer,
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OKC FRIDAY was along for fun in Rome seeing the amazing sights! The Fridayland group included Shirley Tucker, Marjie and Ralph Shadid, Jenny Tucker, Phil and Elaine Mosca and Freddi and Butch Wilson. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
son of Suzanne Pointer; Caden Edward Reynolds, son of Suzanne and Robert Reynolds; Brennan Charles Wade, son of Paula and Buddy Wade; Pearce Garnett Wade, son of Paula and Buddy Wade; and Adam Patrick Wheeler, son of Kay and Lane Wheeler. After the debs are presented, guests dance to the music of Souled Out and the evening concludes with a late breakfast. Pivot, a Turning Point for Youth, will be the recipient of the charitable proceeds of this year’s ball, a local nonprofit designated by Club President Eddie Cook. Pivot works with young people who are lacking stability in their lives and offers programs that meet housing and basic needs; education and job assistance; mentoring and life skills development; prevention and intervention services; and therapeutic care. “I chose Pivot because they’re dedicated to providing a safe environment and compassionate support for young people in need, ensuring they have the care and resources to build brighter futures,” Cook said. According to tradition, Bachelors Club members – “escorts” – invite the women to be debutantes on Thanksgiving Day. They present each debutante personally with an invitation and a rose and toast them with a glass of champagne. This year, in honor of a new jam-making program at Pivot, each debutante also received a jar of Pivot Preserves. The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City has raised more than $1,050,000 for local charities through its annual Christmas Ball. Last year, the ball raised $35,000 for Fields and Futures. The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City was founded in 1938 by a group of young men who wished to promote the social and philanthropic undertakings as well as leadership in the Oklahoma City area. The debutante presentation began in 1945 as a way to raise funds for various Oklahoma City charities. It has been held annually, except in 2020 due to the pandemic, since then.
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Program at Crossings. I was fortunate to join her journey after she initiated the program at our school.” Jonte embarked on teaching AP Capstone Seminar four years ago and Denman followed suit by introducing AP Research the following year. Together, they have witnessed the remarkable growth of their students as independent scholars and critical thinkers. Both Denman and Jonte had the privilege of teaching McSpadden. In a college recommendation letter for Tucker, Denman said, “In my 22 years of teaching, he ranks among the most academically gifted students with whom I’ve had the privilege of interacting. Tucker is an exceptional performer, possessing an extraordinary scientific mind, excelling in science, mathematics, and fine arts.” Learn more about Crossings Christian School at crossingsschool.org.
percent of the entire State of Oklahoma’s ad valorem support for public education, technology centers and state colleges, law enforcement and essential county government services. County government impacts every citizen in Oklahoma
VILLAGE From Page 1 and Sonny Wilkinson didn’t attend. No more EMSA in The Village? City Manager Slezickey informed the council that the future is “looking bleak” for EMSA as Edmond has exited their partnership with the emergency medical service and “Oklahoma City will be leaving in the near future.” “We’re monitoring this closely with the other remaining service communities including us, Nichols Hills, Valley Brooke, Arcadia and Lake Aluma,” he told the council. “I foresee us looking into a private service in the future, and do not think that running our own EMS will be cost
LARRY STEIN Oklahoma County Assessor
in the nearly 70,000 square miles in the state. While many live in metropolitan areas, residents in rural areas have more contact with their local county government officials, Stein said. This award shows appreciation and acknowledges an Oklahoma International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) chapter member for their profes-
and help prevent blockages in the VILLAGE dishwasher. For larger city’s wastewater system.” amounts of FOG, such From Page 1 as full containers from outdoor turkey fryers, the city suggests taking leftover grease to the Household Hazardous Waste Center at 1621 S. Portland Ave. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30-11:30 a.m. “Even small amounts of fats, oils or grease can build up over time, and accumulate in sewer service lines, causing blockages and backups in people’s plumbing or our mains,” said April Kyle, treatment supervisor with the Oklahoma City Utilities Wastewater Quality Division. “Throwing fats, oils, grease and veggie or other peelings into the trash or compost bin is an easy way to avoid expensive plumbing visits
feasible.” EMSA was established in 1977 as a public trust authority by Oklahoma City and Tulsa to provide ambulance services in the state’s two largest municipalities. According to its website EMSA is currently Oklahoma’s largest provider of emergency medical care outside a hospital setting. EMSA has struggled for years with slow response times, and for the first time since May of 2020 has achieved 90% Priority 1 response time compliance in Oklahoma City. The 90% response time compliance is the standard EMSA is required to reach by the City of Oklahoma City’s EMSA Ordinance. Emergency 911 calls are prioritized by acuity, and Priority 1 calls are the most time sensitive
Kyle noted that while FOG is a year-round problem, the holidays offer an important opportunity to remind people to be careful. “Holiday recipes tend to call for more butter, oils, gravies, fats and foods considered as FOG,” Kyle said. “And the average kitchen disposal won’t help break it down enough to prevent clogs.” Common fats, oils and grease include butter, shortening, margarine, meat trimmings, poultry skin, cheese, milk, cream, sour cream, cooking oils, salad dressing, gravy and mayonnaise. Other items to toss include pie crusts, coffee grounds, onion, carrot and potato peels, and celery. For more information on how to protect pipes from FOG and other contaminants, visit okc.gov/utilities.
calls. A 10:59-minute response time is the standard for Priority 1 calls in EMSA’S beneficiary cities of Oklahoma City
and Tulsa. The ambulance emergency service has struggled with staffing issues for several years.
Christmas Community Coffee Thursday, Dec. 21 8-9 a.m. First Bethany Bank & Trust 6500 NW 39th Expressway Bethany A holiday tradition! Join the NWOKC Chamber for a festive time and to make connections and learn something new about the community. Guests are welcome.
sional integrity within the assessment field. This award honors and remembers our state’s first IAAO
chapter president, Oklahoma County Assessor George Keyes, the IAAO website reports.
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CALENDAR THEATRE Dec. 7 – 10 • Paradise Oklahoma City Uni versity is staging the American premiere of “Paradise,” a modern take on a classical Greek tale, Dec. 710 in the Burg Theatre of the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. “Par adise” unfolds the epic tale of Philoctetes, a once celebrated wartime heroturned wounded outcast, as he navi gates a world filled with suspicion, revenge and the com plexities of human relationships. Odysseus and the son of Achilles embark on a mission to bring Philoctetes back to Troy to help them win the war. Tickets are available online at okcu.edu/tickets or by calling 4052085227. Dec. 8 – 23 • A Sherlock Carol 3rd Act Theatre Com pany is proud to pres ent the Oklahoma pre miere of "A Sherlock Carol," a holiday com edy written by Mark Shanahan and direct ed by Billie Thrash. In this intriguing tale, Moriarty is dead, to begin with. Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. When a grown up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his extraordinary gifts to unravel a Dickens of a Christmas mystery, aided by the spirits of
Dec. 9 • Kiwanis Breakfast The Bethany Kiwanis Club will have their annual, delicious and all you can eat pan cakes, sausages, coffee and orange juice breakfast for $5. The profits will be given to several children’s organizations. Bring your appetite and enjoy a great breakfast from 8 – 11 am at the Bethany Elementary School cafeteria, 4311 N. Asbury Ave. There will be two elementary choirs singing Christmas songs and carols from 9:30 – 10:30 am. the past, present, and future. Tickets are available at 3rdacttheatreco.com.
ACM@UCO Live Room, 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. Get tickets at oklahomaopry.com.
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Dec. 3 • Cowboy Christmas Ball The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will host the 28th annual Express Employment Profes sionals’ Cowboy Christmas Ball featur ing American singer songwriter Michael Martin Murphey. An alcoholfree event with more than enough spirit coming from a bountiful homestyle dinner, tra ditional Western songs and dances dating back more than 100 years and an unforget table visit from Santa. Visit Santa and shop at Persimmon Hill at 5 pm. Doors open to Special Events Center and dinner is served at 6 pm and Michael Martin Murphey per forms at 7 pm.
Dec. 2 • Opry Christmas The Oklahoma Opry Christmas show is the perfect Holiday event to get the whole fami ly in the Holiday spirit. Two chances to catch the show, 3:30 mati nee or 7 pm. The show features Owen and Kelcie Pickard, Tammy Brasier, Clancy Davis, Angela Brooks, Kyle and Amanda Earhart, Steven Jeffrey, The Scarberry Family, Dustin Jones, Haylie Bagwell, Scott McLaughlin and The Oklahoma Opry Band & Horn Section. Snacks, soft drinks and water are available for purchase before and during the show at the concession stand as well as Oklahoma Opry merchandise. Seating is general admission and doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7:00. Free parking south of the building near the Harkins Theater and Toby Keith's less than a 5minute walk.
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Paycom Center 100 West Reno Ave. Thursday, Nov. 30 • Los Angeles Lakers 7:00 pm Monday, Dec. 11 • Utah Jazz 7:00 pm
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he Oklahoma City Museum of Art is celebrating filmmaker Terrence Malick this weekend with a retrospective of his first three films. Malick, who is one of America’s most celebrated filmmakers, was raised just across the state in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The trio of Malick films to be presented starts with his scorching 1973 debut Badlands on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 pm, followed by the 1978 sunset-hued drama Days of Heaven on Friday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 pm, ending with the 1998 Oscar-nominated war epic, The Thin Red Line, on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 pm. Tickets, trailers, times, and tidbits are all available online at okcmoa.com/films. Badlands is a stark drama about a pair of young lovers who fall in love and go on a crime spree across the South Dakota Badlands. Future Emmywinner Martin Sheen plays a troubled garbage collector who seduces a teen girl being raised by a recent widower played by Oscar-winner Sissy Spacek. Days of Heaven stars Richard Gere and Brooke Adams as lovers who escape to the Texas panhandle and end up living with a wealthy farmer played by Sam Shepard. The film was nominated for four
Oscars: Best Costume, Best Sound, Best Score for legendary composer Ennio Morricone, and the only winner, Best Cinematography for Nestor Almendros. Malick won the Best Director prize at the Cannes Film Festival for the film. The Thin Red Line, filmed twenty years after Days of Heaven, is a war epic based on the 1962 novel by James Jones set in the Guadalcanal Campaign during World War II. Like most war films, the movie stars tons of great actors, but the primary leads are Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Elias Koteas, and Ben Chaplin. The film was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Terrence Malick is a visual philosopher. His films sear into the minds of those who choose to engage. His storytelling is less linear and more visually expansive and experimental. He pushes the boundaries of both the medium of film and narrative storytelling to test their extremities for undiscovered truths.
Other Events/Shows/Awards: Red Earth TreeFest through Dec. 30 Santa Market Dec. 12 Merry Pooch Parade Dec. 2 Opry Christmas Show Dec. 2 Stockyards City Parade Dec. 2 Cowboy Christmas Ball Dec. 3
Malick was educated at Harvard, attended Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship, and taught philosophy at M.I.T. before joining the first classes at the American Film Institute Conservatory. He has always collaborated with the best cinematographers in the business. Four of his films have been Oscarnominated for Best Cinematography: Days of Heaven (1978), The Thin Red Line (1998), The New World (2005), and Tree of Life (2011). Malick has two films with fun Oklahoma ties. In 2005, Malick released the Oscarnominated epic tale of John Smith and Pocahontas called The New World. That film starred Colin Farrell, Christian Bale, and Q’orianka Kilcher, who later played the lead role in the Chickasaw Nation’s film Te Ata. In 2011, Malick returned home to Oklahoma to film To the Wonder in Bartlesville, starring Rachel McAdams and Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Javier Bardem. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is the best theater in the state to watch gorgeous, visually stunning films like these early masterpieces from Oklahoma’s film auteur Terrence Malick. I hope you are able to catch one of these on their big beautiful screen.
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Oklahoma City Community Chanukah Festival Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 at 4:30 pm Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St. Put on your yarmulke, here comes Chanukah! For the tenth year in a row, Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning is honored to present the Oklahoma City Community Chanukah Festival. It will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Scissortail Park, starting at 4:30 PM. It is a free and family friendly holiday celebration that is open to the public. The festival is an opportunity
to enjoy a culture you might otherwise not have, in a carnival atmosphere that is fun for all ages. The program will include carnival rides, legendary guitarist Edgar Cruz performing Jewish and Chanukah classics, circus acts, carnival booths of entertainment for kids including a magic show, caricatures, a petting zoo, and face painting. There will be delicious kosher food to try, a luxury raffle provided by BC Clark Jewelers, you can get your picture taken with Dreidel Man, Mayor Holt will
light the giant menorah, and much more. Law enforcement will be present. “We can all benefit from the Menorah’s message of faith and hope – when freedom wins over oppression, light overpowers darkness, and decency triumphs over destruction; a message greatly needed today” says Rabbi Goldman, Director of the Center. “We believe it is vital for us to spread light and positivity, and to uplift people when and where we can.” For more information and to sign up for the raffle visit jew-
ishokc.com/chanukahokc. Must be present to win. For further information contact Administrator Robin Sanders, at Chabad Community Center 405-286-0900, by mobile 405-630-7408, or email info@jewishokc.com.
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overnor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Fridaylander Alex Gray to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. Gray is the managing partner of American Global Strategies, an international consulting and strategy advisory firm. Concurrently, Gray is a senior fellow in national security affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council, a senior advisor at The Marathon Initiative and various other private research institutes. “It’s an honor to be appointed to the Oklahoma State Board of Education,”said Gray. "I believe the future of our country is in Oklahoma classrooms, and I'm eager to work with my fellow board members to ensure that every Oklahoma student has the opportunity to live their American Dream.” Gray served as deputy assistant to the President and chief of staff of the White House National Security Council under former President Donald Trump, in addition to
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other roles at the National Security Council and National Economic Council. Gray attended Oklahoma State University before graduating with a degree in International Affairs from the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University. Gray is a recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service and the National Security Council's Out-
standing Service Award. ”Alex is a dedicated public servant with a proven record of defending Oklahoma values,” said Governor Stitt. “Alex’s unique background will bring a new perspective that will greatly contribute to the board’s mission.” Gray serves as the member for CD 5 on the board.
McReynolds joins Zoo The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden welcomed Rebecca McReynolds as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McReynolds joined the OKC Zoo executive leadership team in September and will oversee funding for upcoming expansion and remodeling projects as the Zoo continues to focus on creating a
world-class destination for animal lovers and conservationists. McReynolds comes to the OKC Zoo from Amerita, Inc. where she worked as regional finance director for the specialty medical infusion company. A graduate of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, she brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her new role. “So much credit goes to outgoing CFO Bob Mathew, who helped the Zoo navigate leaner times and created a strong foundation for future growth,” McReynolds said. “His work here casts a long shadow, but I am eager to take up the mantle and keep the Zoo on the right track so we can educate and inspire more guests for generations to come.” A native Oklahoman, McReynolds said some of her fondest memories growing up included coming to the Zoo with her parents and grandparents—a tradition she continues to this day by bringing her own children to the Zoo.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2023-2673 In the Matter of the Application of Jescey Cadena as next of friend of (child) Ace Lee Workman to Change Her/His Name
In Re the Marriage of: ) Araceli Frayre Reyes, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Lazaro Garcia Mendoza, ) Respondent. )
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Lazaro Garcia Mendoza You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 31 day of December, 2023, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 16 day of November, 2023. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Teresa Becker DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL)
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jescey Cadena, as next of friend of Ace Lee Workman has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Ace Lee Workman to (b) Ace Lee Cadena; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 4 day of January, 2024 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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Case No. FD-2023-2865 In Re the Marriage of: ) Tawanna Andrea Parks, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Torrance Lermun Parks, ) Respondent. )
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Dated this 27 day of November, 2023. /s/Gregory P. Burns County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Gregory Burns to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. /s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2025
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DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-2803 In Re: The Name of: KaTina Hill
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Torrance Parks You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 3 day of January, 2023, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 22 day of November, 2023. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Jamie Houston DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL)
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that KaTina Hill has petitioned to change his/her name to Katina Mayberry. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 28 day of December, 2023, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 325 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
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THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Tosha Lavern Scott GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above Petitioner, for a Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, and Child Support and that unless you answer the Motion filed by this Petitioner in said Court on or before the 28 day of December, 2023, said Motion will be taken as true and judgement granting to the Petitioner an Order Modifying Custody, Visitation, and Child Support, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 7 day of November, 2023. /s/Thomas J. Strickland Petitioner
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The River We Remember By William Kent Krueger
Magnificent Beauty: Georgia O’Keeffe and the Art of the Flower Opening March 9
The upcoming exhibition Magnificent Beauty: Georgia O’Keeffe and the Art of the Flower, organized by OKCMOA, examines explorations of flowers in painting and photography by O’Keeffe and other twentieth-century American artists, such as photographer Imogen Cunningham, highlighting their unique interpretations of the traditional subject matter. O’Keeffe redefined the tradition of floral still-life painting by incorporating techniques of photography (a relatively new medium in the early twentieth century) into her works, choosing to
depict the subject cropped and at close range to focus on color and form. While Cunningham also portrayed flowers in close-up, her photographs instead call attention to the play of light and shadow as well as the subject’s intricate details, captured with precision. Magnificent Beauty demonstrates how each artist transformed the traditional subject with a modernist, and at times abstracted, take on the natural world. Plan to attend the opening of Magnificent Beauty, and save the date for March 9. Learn more online at okcmoa.com/current-exhibitions.
The River We Remember is another best seller mystery written by William Kent Krueger. This follows nineteen successful Cork O’Conner mystery novels which have numerous awards, including the Edgar Award selected as the best mystery of that year. He has sold 1.5 million books, among which Ordinary Grace has been the basis for a very successful movie. This book opens with a shocking murder on Memorial Day, 1958, in Jewel, Minnesota. Adding to the horror of the killing of a promi-
nent citizen is that his body was found in the Alabaster River where fish had been feasting on his body for some time creating an unbelievable looking corpse as well as a crime to be solved. Jimmy Quinn, the unfortunate victim had been killed by a shotgun blast and obviously then dumped into the river. The locals are shocked, and a battery of possible guilty perpetrators unfolds in this telling not only of “who done it” but with a heavy mix of people with scars from war and intolerance. The immediate reaction of town folk was that Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran who recently came home with a Japanese wife, must be guilty. They feared more violence as they speculated as to finding Quinn’s murderer. They turn to Sheriff
seems to have his own strong conviction as to what happened and who is responsible. There is a lot of misremembering to theories and solutions about this river, description of how the corpse looked, and who probably was the criminal. Krueger is a master at painting these people of so many differences with their truths as they saw them and believed them to be accurate. There are as many accounts of entire scenes as there are people telling about them. Each person of Jewel told the truth as he or she saw it but more importantly as each remembered it. “Rivers, mountains, lakes will always bring such memories so long as they remind us of home.” Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.
Brody Dern, to solve the crime. Brody is a highly decorated war hero who has returned with war memories of his own. His staff consisted of some ageing local deputies. There are other people of interest involved, including the newspaper editor, a semiretired crusading female attorney, Charlie Bauer, and others who bring their own prejudices and problems to this mid-century scene of American life. Secrets and theories float around and threaten dangers in addition to solving the murder. Obviously, everyone has a secret a theory, or some secrets and hidden skeletons to jump into the action. Krueger skillfully writes about these locals’ demons from the past with suspicion and prejudice. As so often happens when several people observe an event, each
Experience the April 2024 Eclipse at Oklahoma State Parks The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is reminding Oklahomans and out-of-state travelers to secure their lodging accommodations at an Oklahoma State Park to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, as many sites are filling up quickly. “The upcoming 2024 eclipse is a really exciting time to visit Oklahoma,” said Shelley Zumwalt, Executive Director of OTRD. “With a limited number of spots remaining at several state parks with 100% totality, those interested in having a clear view of the sky need to act quickly to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.” After the 2024 eclipse, the next total solar eclipse won’t be visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. Oklahoma state parks with 100% totality for the solar eclipse are:
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• Lake Murray State Park Darkness: 97.8% To secure your spot at a state park lodge, cabin or campsite, visit travelok.com/stateparks/bookings.
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Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com
Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com
Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com
Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store
Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com
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Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.com
Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233
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Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com
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Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
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The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
Tim Hughes Custom Homes, LLC 7009 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 229-7504
Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 405 843-5334 christianscienceokc.org
Norma Harris Harris Realty Company 13800 Quail Pointe Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 740-0123
Steam It Klean It LLC Carpet Cleaning PO Box 20232 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 602-4960 Steamitkleanit@gmail.com
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | CLASS 3A FINAL: HERITAGE HALL VS. LINCOLN CHR. • 7 P.M. SATURDAY
Chargers take on Lincoln Christian for title By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Over the athletic history of both schools, the Heritage Hall and Tulsa-Lincoln Christian football teams have played six times all of which were either in the playoff semifinals or championship game. The duo meets again this Saturday with a Class 3A state championship trophy on the line. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Chad Richison
Stadium on the UCO campus in Edmond. “We have a healthy rivalry,” said Heritage Hall coach Brett Bogert. “That means (the result) always means a lot.” Of the six previous games, the Chargers won the first three matchups in 2008, 2015 and 2018, while the Bulldogs captured the last three with the most recent one in the 2021 semifinals. Defending state champion Heritage
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Hall (13-0) is coming off an emotional 31-29 victory against district rival Marlow last Friday in the semifinals at Newcastle. Kicker Cal Welker nailed a 33-yard field as time expired for the win, and Quarterback Andy Bass accounted for all four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian (13-0) held off Perkins for a 17-10 triumph in their semifinal matchup in Bristow. The Bulldogs feature
Saturday, December 2 Heritage Hall vs. Lincoln Christian, 7 p.m at Chad Richison Stadium, Edmond
a well-balanced offensive attack led by tailbacks Moses Fullingim and Sawyer Brooks who have both rushed for 1,000 yards this season. Quarterback Luke Milligan has also thrown for more than 3,000 yards in 2023. “They are very mul-
tiple in everything they do,” Bogert said. “They run a ton of motion and shifts to try to confuse the defense. “We have to stop their running game,” the coach added. “We need to get them into obvious passing situations and try to control
the line of scrimmage.” The Chargers counter offensively with Bass and running back Barrett Travis along with standout receivers Jordyn Harris and Rashaud Smith. On defense, Bogert said, Heritage Hall needs a big night from lineman Zavier Freeman, Jack Harris and Charlie Ghaniabadi along with linebackers Blake Vogel, Graham Murphy and Hillman Brown.
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Late FG lifts Chargers past Marlow With less than two minutes and down by one point, Heritage Hall needed a score to keep their season alive and advance to a potential second straight championship game. The Chargers marched down the field, under the leadership of quarterback Andy Bass, to set up a
game-winning field goal. Kicker Cal Welker nailed a 33-yard attempt as time expired to give Heritage Hall a 31-29 victory over district rival Marlow last Friday afternoon in the Class 3A semifinals at Newcastle. Much like their earlier season game, the Outlaws jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead but the Chargers (13-0) countered with 28 unanswered points. Bass accounted for all four touchdowns on runs of 1, 3, 1 and 83 yards, while Welker nailed all four extrapoint attempts. Marlow capitalized on a pair of untimely Heritage Hall turnovers to score twice including a 2point conversion and a 29-28 advantage late in the fourth quarter. ANTLERS FALL TO MUSKOGEE Close games seemed to be the theme of the weekend, as Deer Creek suffered a 36-35 loss to Muskogee on Friday night in the Class 6A-II semifinals
at Ponca City. Trailing by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, quarterback Grady Adamson tossed an 11-yard TD pass to
Kicker Adrian Arambula chipped in a 24yard field goal to end the second quarter and made 2 of 4 extra-point attempts.
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Deer Creek quarterback Grady Adamson (6) threw three touchdown passes, two to Mason Smith, and ran for another in the Antlers’ playoff loss to Muskogee.
Mason Smith but the Antlers failed on a potential game-winning 2-point conversion attempt. Adamson threw two other TD passes to Smith for 20 yards and Jalen Davis for 17 yards and ran for another 6yard score for Deer Creek (9-3). Tailback Mason Miller added a 4-yard TD.
CARL ALBERT RUNS OVER IRISH McGuinness’ rematch against Carl Albert turned out about like the teams’ Week 7 meeting as the Irish endured a 51-28 loss to the Titans last Friday in the 5A semifinals at Noble. McGuinness ends the season with an 8-4 record.
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BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW
Hoops season tips off this week As the calendar turns to December, nearly all Fridayland basketball teams open the 2023-24 season this week. On Friday, two teams enjoy home games at Casady hosts Oklahoma Christian School and Harding Charter Prep entertains Harding Fine Arts. In other action, Crossings Christian visits Western Heights, while Deer Creek is at Edmond North, Mount St. Mary ventures to Christian Heritage and PC North travels west to Mustang. The second week of action features a pair of contests between Fridayland teams this Tuesday. McGuinness hosts Casady in an important early matchup and PC North entertains Deer Creek. Four other squads also boast home games, as Crossings Christian takes on Carl Albert, Harding Charter Prep battles Millwood, John Marshall hosts Noble and Mount St. Mary faces Harrah. Heritage Hall travels north to Edmond for matchup at OCS. The first weekend of
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Friday, December 1 OCS at Casady Crossings Christian at Western Heights Deer Creek at Edmond North Harding Fine Arts at Harding Charter Prep Mount St. Mary at Christian Heritage PC North at Mustang Tuesday, December 5 Casady at McGuinness Carl Albert at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at PC North Millwood at Harding Charter Prep Heritage Hall at OCS Noble at John Marshall Harrah at Mount St. Mary Note: All girls games start at 6 p.m., unless noted, with the boys games to follow at 7:30 p.m.
December also looks busy for several teams as they compete in the first tournament action of the young season. Casady and Heritage Hall take part in the Community Christian tournament in Norman; the Deer Creek girls and McGuinness are at the Duncan tournament; Mount St. Mary and PC North compete in the Joe Lawson Invitational in Norman, while the Deer Creek boys are at Tahlequah, Harding Charter Prep is at Minco, John Marshall ventures east to Har-
rah. Other key dates this month, include: Dec. 12 - Crossings Christian at El Reno; Moore at Deer Creek; Midwest City at John Marshall; McGuinness at Ardmore; Capitol Hill at PC North. Dec. 15 - Community Christian at Casady; Crossings Christian at Shawnee; Deer Creek at Mustang; Harding Charter Prep at Mount St. Mary; Heritage Hall at Victory Christian; Lawton MacArthur at John Marshall. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
ALL-CITY TEAMS
Antlers dot cross country squad Thanks to winning a state championship, six Deer Creek athletes dominated the The Oklahoman’s All-City boys cross country team. The Antlers’ Spencer Carlson and Brody Woodcock earned first-team honors for the fall season. Woodcock served as one of the top senior leaders and finished third at the Class 6A state meet in 15:37.22, while Carlson took fifth in the individual standings. The duo also helped guide Deer
Creek to its 10th state championship since 2006. Four other Antlers made the second team, including Daniel Collins, Micah John, Graham Mitchell and Tyler Schwarz. Honorable metion selections included Ashton Hale, Ayden Kerr and Billy Mathis from Casady; Trey Bishop from Crossings Christian; and Will Blalock from Heritage Hall. Look for more Fridaylanders on the fall All-City teams in OKC FRIDAY.
The Casady boys basketball team hopes to compete for a state championship in its first season in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) after winning the SW Preparatory Conference title last season.
Casady squads prepping for 1st season in OSSAA By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Embarking on their first year competing as a member of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA), the Casady winter sports teams continue preprations for the 2023-24 season. OKC FRIDAY interviewed all four Cyclone coaches in boys and girls basketball along with wrestling and swimming about the new benefits but also challenges they might face in the weeks ahead. BASKETBALL Optimism seems to be running high for the Casdy boys basketball program in its first year as an OSSAA member. The Cyclones left the Southwest Preparatory Conference as champions following the 202223 season and hope to follow that up with a berth in the Class 3A state tournament. “It’s been fantastic,” coach Cade Davis said of the new season. “We’ve been able to get
our football guys into the gym. That’s extremely helpful.” In the SPC, Casady faced a more regimented schedule which only allowed about two weeks of practice before its first game. However, under OSSAA rules, teams can begin basketball practice on Oct. 1. Girls’ coach Courtney Moran concurred. “The huge difference (between SPC and OSSAA) has been the longer practice time,” Moran said. “We went from 2 weeks in before to almost 6 weeks this year. That’ll help our team feel more confidence in the early part of the season.” Two seniors lead the way for the Cyclone boys in newcomer Bryson Buckingham and returning player Peyton Mitchell-Johnson. Sophomore Kaden Leache returns as the leading scorer from the 2022-23 squad. In contrast, the girls squad boasts just one returning starter in junior Reagan Prestidge who was the team’s
leading scorer last year. Two sophomores Trinity Boone and Kate Naifeh could compete for playing time. WRESTLING Much like swimming, the Casady wrestling team competed mostly against teams from Oklahoma while also competing in SPC duels. “We’re mostly excited to be able to compete in regionals and the state tournament,” coach James McHargue said. “I feel like competition is better in the Oklahoma teams than Texas.” Three seniors anchor the squad, including Ace Hodges, Ryder Walker and Lawson Jacks. Hodges, a heavyweight, won the SPC title last season, while Walker competes at 190 pounds and Jacks in the 120-pound division. SWIMMING While the regular season hasn’t changed much, the Casady swimming team also benefits from the expanded postseason. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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OKCPS Foundation inducts six into 2023 Wall of Fame The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation hosted its 39th annual Wall of Fame Humanitarian Awards, an event that celebrates the rich history of Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) by recognizing alumni and leaders who have contributed greatly to the community and beyond. The 2023 Wall of Fame event honored four individuals (one posthumously), as well as one couple who was designated as this year’s Unsung Hero. These leaders, all of whom embody public education at its finest, include: • Cuong Do (Northwest Classen High School), president and CEO of BioVie Inc., a clinical-stage company developing innovative therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease, who has a mission to improve the health and well-being of
all people. • J. Don Harris, D.D.S. (Capitol Hill High School), who has dedicated over 45 years to the field of dentistry with a focus on providing services to those who are less fortunate. • Pam Henry (John Marshall High School), honored posthumously, was an advocate for people with disabilities and chairman of the Oklahoma City Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns. • Florence JonesKemp (Douglass High School), Florence’s Restaurant, a 2022 James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award winner, the first restaurant in Oklahoma to receive this award. • Ray and Pat Potts (Unsung Hero Honorees), who have made a significant impact on the community, especially in the nonprofit sector,
including the Potts Family Foundation, an organization that continues to provide vital support to nonprofits that focus on education and early childhood development in Oklahoma. The OKCPS Foundation has inducted 105 OKCPS alumni into its Wall of Fame since its creation in 1985, including this year’s honorees. “Our 2023 Wall of Fame honorees represent the very best of our district and our city,” said Mary Mélon-Tully, president and CEO of the OKCPS Foundation. “While each of these leaders work in different industries and have chosen unique paths to follow in their lives, the two things our honorees have in common are the incredible impact they’ve had in their professions and communities and the deep pride they feel as graduates of Oklaho-
From left: 2023 Wall of Fame honorees Cuong Do, Florence Jones-Kemp, Ray (bottom-middle) and Pat Potts and J. Don Harris, D.D.S., celebrate with OKCPS Foundation President and CEO Mary Mélon-Tully (top-middle) at the annual awards ceremony. ma City Public Schools. “When current students are able to see the success and accomplishments of those who walked the same halls and often faced similar circumstances and opportunities, it’s truly life-changing. Each year, we are grateful for this opportunity to shine a light on our district’s inspirational alumni.”
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Jamie Shouse welcomed the Oklahoma Children's Theatre Board to her Quail Creek home for the 2024 Annual Meeting. Shouse is the Oklahoma Children's Theatre’s board president. The board includes: From left, Paul Shinn, Juliette Hill, Lou Carmichael, Charlie Monnot, Sina Farzaneh, Olivia Castrejana, Emily Blake, Kanika Brown, Emily Taylor, Leslie Te, Wesley Burt, Jamie Shouse and Shawn Richardson.
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