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‘Masks, Modern & Music’ Justice Yvonne Kauger, pictured with her daughter Jonna Kirschner, hosted the preview exhibition featuring works by Patrick Riley and Jim Van Deman. Page B5
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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 18 • Two Sections • 16 Pages September 6, 2019
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STOP IT New app allows students/parents to anonymously report bullying By Rose Lane Editor
- Photo by Johnny Holland, www.JHollandPhotography.com
Casady running back Luke Foster (15), center, tries to break free for a long run with help from linemen Bo Naifeh (79), Nihal Padhy (71) and wide receiver Will Dumigan (12) during last Friday’s season opener against Dallas-St. Mark’s. See story and more photos on Sports, Page 4.
There she is, Miss America Jane has another title — cancer survivor By Mark Beutler Special to OKC FRIDAY Jane Jayroe was in disbelief when she heard the announcer call her name. The young girl from rural Laverne, Okla., was standing on stage in Atlantic City as Bert Parks began the first few bars of an old familiar song. “There she is, Miss America,” Parks crooned. The image flickered on black and white television sets across the country as Jayroe accepted the crown and took her first steps as Miss America 1967. “A wave of emotions swept over me,” Jayroe said. “The audience rose to its feet, while what seemed like flashes from a thousand
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Jane Jayroe holds the crown from her days as Miss America, 1967.
cameras began going off simultaneously. I could not believe it, even after I heard my name it still seemed
unreal. Here I was, this shy, 19-year-old girl from Oklahoma and I had just been given one of the most recognizable titles in the world!” Jayroe spent the next year traveling in a whirlwind of public appearances, which included entertaining the troops in Vietnam. The schedule was grueling but paved the way for the bright future that lay ahead. She finished her reign as Miss America, and then continued her education at Oklahoma City University. Her career led her to Dallas where she was news anchor for KXAS-TV before moving home to Oklahoma City, where she worked as
Group is Second Century of Hall of Fame leaders By Sara Schlecht Student Intern Oklahoma has a group of dynamic and passionate young professionals in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s Second Century board. The organization strives to support the mission of the Hall of Fame and GaylordPickens Museum, ensuring the state’s stories are shared with its people. The Second Century board consists of 35 members under
the age of 40. It has been active since 2008. Kyle Impson, chairman of Second Century’s executive board, said the group works to “create awareness of Oklahoma.” This is done primarily through the support of free educational programming at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum. Board members are required to donate at least $100 to the Oklahoma Hall of See LEADERS, Page B1
See JANE, Page 9
Putnam City students and parents can now report bullying anonymously to site administrators by using the new Stop It app. The district’s Task Force on Hazing Prevention, led by Executive Director of Secondary Education Rick Croslin, created the initiative for the Stop It app. Administrators can follow up with additional questions to investigate reports while students and/or parents remain anonymous — unless they choose to identify who they are — throughout the process. The administrator who received the report can have a text conversation with the reporting party. Everything is web-based so there is no phone number involved, Croslin said. The app can be downloaded to a smartphone, tablet or other device. The Stop It app has been downloaded to all school iPads, thus if students don’t have a device of their own, they will still have access, he said. Students can use a designated access code for the site and parents can view the See APP, Page 2
Nichols Road to be closed The City of Nichols Hills has announced that Nichols Road between Wilshire Boulevard and Elmhurst is scheduled to be closed this Monday through Sept. 17. Director of Public Works Randy Lawrence said the closure is because 250 linear feet of 8-inch sewer main across Nichols
Road is being replaced 12-inch lines for more flow capacity. Included in the project are to be three-point repairs on the 8-inch sewer main in the 1600 block of Guilford Lane. This will complete the Nichols Hills City Wide Sanitary Sewer Improvements 2018 G.O. Bond Project SC1801.
FRIDAY’s Village Animal Shelter
Rescue Dog of the Week Cactus Jack is an exuberant guy who would let you throw the ball as much as you want. He is good with other dogs, loves all people, but at 68 pounds might overwhelm little tykes. He is a boxer/hound mix and is neutered, has all shots and is heartworm negative. He is ready for your cool floor. Cactus Jack loves to go on walks, but more than anything loves to be loved on. He is The Village Animal Shelter’s long-termer at 3-and-a-half months. His adoption fee has been covered. Please make an appointment with Bryan Balenseifen at the Village city shelter. Call 7519518 or Becky at 751-4903. The shelter is closed on weekends. Photo by Kelly Sherman Photography
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