Richardson has big day
‘Dear Santa, I’ve been good’
Former McGuinness football standout Dominic Richardson had a big day in Oklahoma State’s win against Baylor on Saturday. The freshman scored his first career touchdown, while running for 169 yards and two other scores.
Heritage Hall first graders plead their case in their Letters to Santa on Pages B1, B2, B7 & B8.
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IT’S A FAMILY TRADITION
Shapard family Supper Bowl drop their masks for a group photo, from left: Sitting/kneeling in front, Sutton Shapard, David Shapard III, Ericka Shapard Croft and Steve Anderson; and in back, Jeff Jacobsen, Tucker Jacobsen, Nicole Shapard Jacobsen, Sandy Shapard, Beckett Shapard, Vicki Shapard, Chandler Shapard, Katy Vrooman Shapard, Nathan Shapard, Tennybelle Croft, Russell Croft, Blake Croft, Cooper Shapard, George Croft, Shapard Croft, Dustin Shapard, Angie Shapard, Jackson Biggs, Sumner Shapard, Teddy Jacobsen, Dakota Biggs (with Luna, the dog), and Susan Shapard Biggs.
Annual family game marks 49
By Rose Lane Editor The 49th Annual Supper Bowl looked a little different for the Shapard family. Only for the sake of photos, masks were removed and social distancing was briefly limited. Some family members didn’t attend and others only were a part
of the outdoor events. Those who came from out-of-town altered their transportation to ensure the safest options. But, the Shapard family tradition went on. “Thanksgiving is by far the biggest holiday celebration for our family,” Nicole Jacobsen, daughter of the tradition’s founders, said. “It includes a Wednesday
night pizza party, a 20page color program, a tradition-rich football game on Thanksgiving Day, which is followed by a Thanksgiving evening dinner banquet with trophy presentations. “It goes so far as to say that it’s ‘first date’ conversation for any single member of our family. The deal that has to be
made is that Thanksgiving will always be in Oklahoma City and spent with our family. Potential spouses can have any/every other holiday with their families throughout the year, but Thanksgiving is always with our extended family in OKC.” The Supper Bowl tradition and all of its glory
was lovingly created by Eddie Shapard back in 1971, Nicole said. The first Supper Bowl football game was played in 1972. “He envisioned this very special family celebration that has grown and evolved over the last 5 decades into what it is today — a celebration of See BOWL, Page 2
Navy Under Secretary makes first trip to North Korea
American Ambassador Don Blome and Under Secretary of the Navy Greg Slavonic are standing in front of the burial marker of Corporal James H. Appleton Jr., a Oklahoma soldier who perished during the fighting of the North African campaign in May 1943. Slavonic was invited to the North African American Cemetery, in Tunis, Tunisia to participate in the annual Veterans Day ceremony. There are 2,413 soldiers buried at the cemetery and 90 are from Oklahoma.
Secretary Gregory J. Slavonic, who is performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, made his first visit to North Africa while serving in this capacity, visiting from Nov. 8-12. During his visit to the region, the under secretary traveled to Egypt and Tunisia to advance defense objectives pertaining to maritime domain awareness, maritime security and global power competition with two key partners in the region. Slavonic’s first stop was in Egypt where he met with top U.S. and Egyptian officials, including the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Jonathan Cohen and
Help needed for annual Red Andrews Christmas dinner By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher The COVID 19 virus dramatically affected the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner this year, but not the need. Local civic leaders on the board have made some tough decisions to better ensure a safer environment for volunteers and the community. A gift to the community, donations of thousands of coats, toys
and a Christmas dinner are the hallmarks of the day. The volunteers served Christmas dinner to approximately 7,000 people last year. More than 9,000 people are anticipated this year. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and coats will be accepted at the following locations: Jackie Cooper BMW – 14145 N Broadway, the Goldman Law Firm – 222 NW 13th; See DINNER, Page 2
the Commander of the Egyptian Navy Vice Admiral Ahmed Khaled Hassan. “We value our strategic partnership with Egypt, which is based on shared security interests and a desire to strengthen stability in the region. This administration places a high priority on the U.S. — Egypt relationship,” said Slavonic. While speaking with Khaled at the Ras el Tin Navy Base, Slavonic highlighted how the two countries continue to work together and the appreciation he has for Egypt’s continued participation in exercises such as Bright Star, Eagle Salute and
Eagle Response, which aim to enhance interoperability and war-fighting readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships, and advance operational capabilities of all participating units. “The Egyptian Navy is a valued partner in the region. It is critical that we continue to work together to maintain freedom of navigation as one of our top priorities,” said Slavonic. During his time in Egypt, the secretary also met with senior military officials from the Ministry of Defense and made a See SLAVONIC, Page B7
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