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OCU LAW on the move

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from the president Spring is a time of new beginnings, and that is definitely ringing true here at Oklahoma City University as the redbuds are in full bloom and the Class of 2013 prepares for graduation.

Oklahoma City University is on the move—both in terms of physical location and positive momentum.

On April 10, we celebrated the decision to move the Oklahoma City University School of Law downtown with a campaign kick-off event attended by more than 400 people. This move is a testament to the belief in our university and our city. We are on the cutting edge of a trend for law schools around the country to move from a school’s main campus to a downtown location. With Oklahoma City’s growth and bright future, I believe there is no other city in America that offers more opportunity for a downtown law school.

Oklahoma City is thriving and we are excited about being in the heart of the city. Our students can benefit from easy access to courtrooms, to law offices, to restaurants, to apartments, green spaces, and downtown housing. And, Oklahoma City will win due to the economic and social impact of bringing 600 professionals into our city’s core. In addition, the law school move will provide us with more space on our 23rd Street campus to grow our arts and sciences offerings.

On another front, I am happy to announce we have completed the research and design phase of the university rebranding initiative. You will start to see an exciting result of that effort as the new Oklahoma City University logo begins to make an appearance in printed pieces, on our website, on campus signage, and through other marketing/branding initiatives.

The new logo works in tandem with our branding strategy to provide a strong, consistent look across the full range of OCU media and materials. The new graphic identity is a fresh take on an iconic OCU image. The contemporary star denotes motion, while at the same time harkening to the star atop the university’s Gold Star Building.

Dedicated in December 1952, the building stands as a tribute to heroes who gave their lives in World War II. It also is a reminder of OCU’s longstanding presence in our community. Through the new mark, we will make more people aware of OCU’s tradition of meeting the changing needs of our students and stakeholders.

The strong icon of the star also reflects our “Stars” mascot and exhibits optimism for the future of OCU and our students. This new logo differentiates OCU from other higher education institutions in our market.

It will take several months to fully integrate the new logo into campus signage. Beginning in July, our Campus Store will carry apparel and merchandise featuring the new logo. You can follow the bookstore on Facebook to get previews of the new items. In August, the new logo and messaging will be out in full force as we welcome incoming freshmen and returning students to campus.

These are exciting times to be a part of Oklahoma City University. In the words of Shakespeare, “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” At OCU, that seems to be our motto throughout the year as we set out on a path of growth and renewal.

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Robert Henry, President Susan Barber, Provost

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administrative cabinet

Jim Abbott, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Maggie Ball, Vice President of Church Relations Kent Buchanan, Assistant Provost Amanda Davis, Assistant Vice President for University Development Rick Hall, Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Jenkins, General Counsel Craig Knutson, Chief of Staff Donna Nance, Chief Financial Officer Marty O’Gwynn, Vice President for University Advancement and External Relations Kevin Windholz, Vice President for Enrollment Management Sandy Pantlik, Senior Director of University Communications Leslie Berger, BA ’02, Editor Lechelle Calderwood, Art Director Cary Pirrong, BS ’87, JD ’90, Director of Alumni Relations William M. “Billy” Lewis, BSB ’00, JD ’03, President, OCU Alumni Board Writers Susan Barber, Leslie Berger, Rod Jones, sarah marsh, sandy pantlik, Terry Phelps, Rich Tortorelli Photographers Rod Jones, Kevin Miller, Marty O’Gwynn, Dorothy Tennery

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letters Parents Praise Professors (Editor’s Note: Vice President for University Church Relations Maggie Ball received the following note from the mother of an OCU student commending OCU faculty and staff for their personal attention to students.)

Maggie, My husband and I want to extend our thanks to you for your efforts in securing our son a university apartment. He has settled in and the apartment seems to be working out for him.

His health issues last semester made it a difficult semester for him. We are blessed that he attends a university where his professors and administrators alike care about him beyond his performance in the classroom.

At one point during last semester, I asked him if he had explained his absences to his professors and he said to me, “Mom, my professors know what is going on. Most of them are praying for me.”

I can’t imagine a better model of a student-teacher relationship. Thank you again for your assistance with the room and for helping make it possible for our son to attend Oklahoma City University.

Family of Pastors Traces Roots to OCU To the Editor: We met and attended Oklahoma City University from 1948 to 1952.

We then attended SMU in Dallas at Perkins Seminary, getting our master’s degrees.

We were accepted as Methodist missionaries to Brazil in 1956. We learned Portuguese. Leonard worked as a pastor, district superintendent and director of a 1,000-student school (first through 12th grades). Gloria taught English and Bible and worked with women and children.

We have four children. Larry was at St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City for 26 years and helped start the seminary at OCU. He is the associate pastor/director of finances at the First Methodist Church in Columbia, Mo. Gary is the pastor of Avondale United Methodist Church in Kansas City. His wife, Jodi, is also a Methodist pastor and their son, Andrew, is entering seminary in the spring. He has been a delegate to two general conferences.

So that is five United Methodist pastors in one family—OCU you did well in launching us. We are now 82-years-old and have been married for 62 years, and we have eight grandchildren.

University Adapts to Students’ Needs (The office of Alumni Relations received the following letter from alumna Joye Boulton Swain.)

When I returned to Oklahoma City from Mexico, I went to the University of Oklahoma to enroll. I was told that I couldn't until I had my official transcript from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada and the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores, Monterrey, Mexico. My grade reports were not enough.

At Oklahoma City University, the Dean of Arts and Sciences sat down with me and looked at my grade reports, and said we could guess how they would be accredited by an agency in Washington DC, and I could enroll based on that. He was kind, helpful and willing to believe my documentation.

Six months or so later, when I finally received official transcripts, we completed my enrollment.

I was treated like a person and I appreciated it.

It was a good decision. I had teachers who were involved in what they taught. My Spanish teacher, Hope Housel, was not as fluent in Spanish as I was.

She immediately noticed this and called me in for a conference. She told me not to bother with classes and she would give me assignments that we would go over together. She was a wonderful teacher and a fine person.

Later, we bumped into each other in Europe and spent some time together. OCU was able to adapt and meet students’ individual needs.

Since graduation, I’ve traveled and studied around the world. My husband and I worked as writers and teachers. We adopted 3 children (2 from Mexico and 1 from Costa Rica). After his death, I adopted 7 children (4 from Brazil, 2 from Guatemala and 1 from Russia). Currently, I’m raising six of my grandchildren (ages 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8). Their mother was killed last February.

Joye R. Boulton Swain, BA ’60

Rev. Leonard and Gloria Williams Both BA ’52

A Job Well Done Dear President Henry, We caught one of your campus organizations doing something great—and wanted to let you know about them!

The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity hosted the “Spaghetti for Soldiers” dinner and raised more than $1,000 to support the USO. College life can be busy and hectic, and priorities are not always on helping others. When a group reaches out to help those who protect and defend our country, we have to take a moment to make sure that their great efforts are recognized.

We wanted to let you know that you have some true leaders on your campus. On behalf of the military families we serve, thank you.

Sincerely, Lisa Ferrari Carter, Relationship Manager Clubs and Organizations, USO 2

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Liberal Arts,

Architecture, and a Career A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE

By Susan C. Barber, Provost

Photos by Dorothy Tennery

The idea for this article came to me as my husband, David Nagle, and I spent a beautiful October afternoon visiting the houses on the Heritage Hills Home and Garden Tour. One of the houses had a marvelous addition, which was attributed to George Seminoff, architect of Wilson House, the president’s home at Oklahoma City University. I then started thinking about our beautiful chapel that was designed by internationally famous architect Pietro Belluschi. One thing led to another in my head, and now this biology-professor-turned-provost is writing about buildings, more or less.

One could legitimately ask why anyone would want to write about architecture at Oklahoma City University. And more importantly, what does a biologist know

about architecture? To address the latter question—not very much, but it has been a long-time interest of mine, and I have come to love OCU’s very interesting buildings, both old and new, and I suspect many readers are unaware of the history of the architecture on campus.

The answer to the “why” question lies in a desire to praise the virtues of a liberal arts education and explain how being liberally educated really does lead to a love of learning, and even the development of one’s avocation in life. Additionally, it seemed like a good time for me to contribute such an article, as I complete my 30th year at the university, and midcentury architecture, and architecture in general, has experienced a major resurgence in popularity.

Oklahoma City University President Robert Henry often speaks of the significance of the liberal arts in the education of our students. He describes the liberal arts as “stuff ” we all need to know to be good citizens. To help students develop into well-rounded individuals, we have designed a curriculum that fosters the development of analytical abilities, communications skills, and creative thought, all providing the basis for lifelong learning.

An educated citizenry leads to better civic engagement for all of us.

In today’s world, most of our students will change jobs seven or eight times over the course of a lifetime, and many of those jobs have not yet been created. For students to face the challenges of such a world, we must educate our students to

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(Writer’s Note: Thanks to Dorothy Tennery for contributing her photographs and to Christina Wolf for her help with archival information.)

have the ability to collaborate, take risks, think creatively, and work in experiential environments.

There are other reasons to provide our students with a great liberal arts education—it develops in them an appreciation and love for disciplines other than the ones in which they will be employed. If we do our jobs well, students will come to understand that exposure to the arts, literature, music, science, math, and to the diversity of other cultures and religions really can lead to an enriched and fulfilled life. It does not mean that they will be experts in those fields or about other cultures, but rather, they will gain understanding and an appreciation of all that is in the world.

I graduated from a religiously affiliated liberal arts university and always had the goal of becoming a professor at a university with similar focus. As an undergraduate, my curriculum consisted of such courses as music appreciation and art history. We also had to declare a minor.

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I chose English literature.

The professors in my biology courses and English courses viewed research and writing very differently, but those differences helped me broaden my abilities.

All of this led to my interest in architecture, which, for me, is a field that integrates both the arts and sciences. Somewhere along the way, spurred by my love of the chapel, I started reading and learning about architects and their designs. I know that I am not remotely expert in architecture, but I also know that I don’t have to be expert—I just have to embrace the joy I get from learning about this field. If not for my liberal arts background, I am convinced that I would not have been able to develop this interest that has enriched my life as I look locally and travel widely.

It has been a priceless gift.

It is the goal of the university to produce citizens who embrace the world beyond their narrow fields, and I think that I am an example of a person from a small West Texas town who learned to broaden her horizons and impart a love of learning to her students along the way.

Now, about the buildings at Oklahoma City University. During the past 10 years, the university has experienced a building boom with the construction of Oklahoma United Methodist Hall, the Meinders School of Business, the Wanda L. Bass School of Music, and the Kramer School of Nursing East. The university also dedicated the newly renovated Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center and the Edith Kinney Gaylord Center, home of the Ann Lacy School of American

Dance and Arts Management. In November 2012, Oklahoma City University purchased the old Central High School, which will be repurposed to house the school of law. This building was designed by Solomon Andrew Layton, architect of the state capitol and the historic Skirvin Hotel. With this purchase, the university expanded its reach into downtown Oklahoma City and has added to its assets a historically significant building, designed by one of Oklahoma’s best-known architects.

While one might think that Oklahoma City University’s building boom of the last decade is unprecedented, that really is not the case. In the summer of 1954, Oklahoma City University experienced one of the worst fires in Oklahoma City’s history, destroying the student center, the gymnasium, the industrial arts building, and the physical plant. A few days after the fire, The Oklahoman published an editorial calling on the city to help the university. The paper extolled the virtues of then-president Dr. C.Q. Smith as an important leader in the city, and the editorial also described the importance of the university to the city’s cultural and economic development.

The editors in this editorial of June 30, 1954, write “the dream of the ultimate Oklahoma City University is a magnificent concept, not only as a beautiful campus, studded with fine buildings, but as an integral part of civic and industrial life, and a significant unit in the vaster picture which includes other nations.” After publication, Oklahoma City University engaged in a successful fundraising campaign to rebuild what was lost on campus.

Six months later, by the end of 1954, three buildings were replaced: the industrial arts building (now Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics Center), the student union (current Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center), and the physical plant. A replacement for the

gymnasium would finally come in the form of the iconic Frederickson Fieldhouse, which was constructed about five years after the fire, and was subsequently demolished a few years ago to build Oklahoma Methodist Hall.

After the fieldhouse opened, the university set into motion plans for buildings and renovations that would usher in the mid-century building phase.

In the mid to late 1960s, moving into the 1970s, and primarily under the direction of President John Olson, the university capital projects included the chapel; Walker Hall, a dormitory for women; the Dulaney-Browne Library, furnished with iconic Saarinen tables and Bertoia chairs; an expansion of the student-faculty center, which still has its mid-century external appearance; and a remodel of the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center that included the addition of a small theatre (now known as Burg Auditorium); and Wilson House, dedicated in 1975. The library and university center still display some of their mid-century features, but with renovation to better serve students in the 21st century, much was changed to accommodate new learning spaces and technology.

The architectural firm for the Fine Arts building renovation and Wilson House was the firm of George Seminoff— Seminoff, Bowman, and Bode. It was his addition to the house in Heritage Hills that provided the seed for this article.

Wilson House is an outstanding structure that is widely shared with the university community. The light in Wilson House is integral to the display of the fabulous art collection of President Henry and Dr. Jan Henry. The open floor plan is gallery-like, and the walls beg for art to be exhibited on them.

Additionally, the open architecture of this mid-century house provides excellent space for entertaining, noted by the fact that two Steinway pianos can be

found there. It is also a home built for scholars with its lovely study that has the capacity to house thousands of books.

Finally, the most important building constructed in this era was the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel, consecrated May 9, 1968. In the interest of full disclosure, the chapel is my favorite architectural entity at Oklahoma City University, and I consider it not only to be our most important mid-century structure, but I find it to be the most important building at OCU. It was featured by the Oklahoma Chapter

If we do our jobs well, students will come to understand that exposure to the arts, literature, music, science, math, and to the diversity of other cultures and religions really can lead to an enriched and fulfilled life. of the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 buildings in Oklahoma to be celebrated during Oklahoma’s centennial year. According to the Oklahoma AIA centennial guidebook, it was previously named as one of the Top 10 buildings in the state as well. Some would argue that it does not have the grandeur of some of our more modern buildings, but it represents the heart of the university, and its design by Pietro Belluschi, designer of the famous MetLife building in New York, is both timeless and beautiful.

The first time you walk into the chapel, you can’t help but notice two major centerpieces—the pipe organ and the stun-

ning stained glass windows. The organ was custom designed, and the acoustics provided by the vaulted ceiling make the chapel a perfect venue for concerts.

Every Christmas, the Bass School of Music presents Christmas Vespers, and the vocal and instrumental performance by 250-plus musicians is for the ages. The many weddings, funerals, convocations, and quiet moments one spends there can become an emotional and spiritual core of time at OCU. The designer for the windows was Gyorgy Kepes, who, according to a 1968 article in the Oklahoma Journal, produced a color scheme for each window’s orientation. As one meditates and reflects in that marvelous space, it is a joy to watch the reflection of the light from those brilliant windows and to imagine their representation of nature in all of its glory.

External features of the chapel, including the meditation gardens on the north and south sides and the ascending spire, tell visitors this is a special place at this United Methodist university, appropriately dedicated to worship, convocation, sacred music, and meditation.

On the surface, Oklahoma City University looks like a traditional liberal arts campus with its timeless brick buildings, such as the administration building and the Gold Star building; however, there are mid-century jewels, primarily constructed during the presidency of Dr. John Olson, that deserve recognition 50 years after they were built. The next time you walk around campus, I hope you will remember that OCU has provided a nurturing space for its students for more than a century and that the buildings reflect the times in which they were designed. The university is an interesting microcosm of architectural history.

Susan barber • sbarber@okcu.edu

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Education at its Core Law School to Take Up Residence in

Iconic Downtown Landmark

By Sandy Pantlik

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With a growing cache of accolades touting one of the most successful urban development efforts in the nation, Oklahoma City now can claim another attribute for its expanding cityscape.

A landmark building that once housed Oklahoma City’s first high school will soon be the new downtown home of the prestigious Oklahoma City University School of Law. “The law school has been looking for an ideal downtown location for its students for several years,” said Law School Dean Valerie K. Couch. “This magnificent building came to our attention and it ignited our imagination. Here we will be able to build new and dynamic connections with the legal and business community and contribute to the growth and progress of this great city of ours.”

The OCU School of Law will occupy the building by Aug. 2015, and will bring with it an economic boost for downtown thanks to the students, faculty, staff and administrators who will be working in the city’s core. The move is expected to coincide with the completion of Project 180, a massive downtown-wide improvement initiative.

“Moving the law school to downtown Oklahoma City will bring more than 600 professionals to the center of the city’s economic development. That means busy, high-achieving, energetic, ambitious people will be living, studying, learning, teaching,

working, dining, meeting and, from time to time, relaxing and enjoying the arts, culture and sports in the heart of the city,” said Couch.

Virtually the entire operation of the OCU School of Law will be administered from the downtown location, creating exciting connections with the thriving mid-city area.

“This is a significant move for our law school, our university, our Oklahoma City,” said OCU President Robert Henry. “OCU students will have more opportunities for access to courtrooms and major law firms, which is a valuable addition to their learning experiences. Many will move downtown, further vitalizing our growing and vibrant city.”

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For decades, Oklahoma City University School of Law has served as the city’s law school. The move to the heart of downtown will now make this dynamic and mutually beneficial connection abundantly clear. Our school is here to serve this great city and all its citizens.

And our School of Law, like the city itself, is emerging as a prime destination.

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OCU School of Law Dean Valerie Couch

Civic leader, OCU Trustee Chairman and former Oklahoma City Mayor Ron Norick said the move downtown provides symbiotic benefits for the school and the city.

“We will be glad to join the fast-growing downtown business community,” Norick said. “This move will benefit our law students tremendously and add hundreds of young professionals to downtown Oklahoma City.”

Reclaiming Downtown OKC’s Educational Lineage

The OCU law school will take up residence in the Gothic-style building that once served as the final home for Oklahoma City’s first high school. Central High School opened its doors in 1910 at the corner of N.W. 7th and Robinson on the edge of what is now Midtown, a flourishing district of urban dwelling and local eateries.

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Classes were convened at Central High School for nearly 60 years. During the 1970s, the building stood empty for a time until it was purchased by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1981 and remodeled as office space. Most recently, the Central High School building was home to the state headquarters for American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company.

The building was purchased by OCU in late 2012.

Included on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the 177,000-square-foot stately structure was designed by architect Solomon Andrew Layton, who also was the visionary behind many other iconic buildings silhouetted against the Oklahoma City skyline, including the State Capitol and Skirvin Hotel.

Historic Connections

While Central High School cemented its role as an educational cornerstone near the heart of downtown, Oklahoma City University’s roots were planted just a few miles northwest by the Methodist Church in 1904. Originally named Epworth University, the Oklahoma City University campus began to take shape at its current location at 23rd Street and Blackwelder in 1922.

The OCU School of Law’s origin is directly tied to Epworth University School of Law, Oklahoma’s first law school, established in 1907. In 1952, Oklahoma City University acquired the Oklahoma City College of Law and the OCU School of Law was officially born. The school has more than 6,000 living alumni, and graduates can be found in every state and around the world.

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When thinking about the future of the law school move, Henry refers to the words of Winston Churchill: “First we shape our buildings, and afterward our buildings shape us.”

“OCU specializes in helping students rise to their dreams,” said Henry. “By renovating an historic building in the heart of downtown, it is my hope we will also play a role in helping Oklahoma City reach its full potential. Our goal is to not only breathe new life into a building, but contribute in a very positive way to the economy and energy of our city’s core.”

The move comes with unanimous support of the law school’s faculty and administrators, who see it as an exceptional location with close access to courthouses and many of the city’s law firms.

Law students, faculty and staff will occupy most of the building, with enough space to also house the clinical programs, law review and the law library under one roof.

With renovation plans underway, Henry says the building will also serve as a venue for some the university’s special events including entertainment performances and business functions.

“Adding to the activity will be hundreds of people already working and living in or near downtown Oklahoma City who will take advantage of the vibrant life of the law school to attend

School of Law Dean Valerie Couch with OCU President Robert Henry inside the historic Central High School Building.

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conferences; continuing education programs; guest lectures; panel discussions; interdisciplinary programs relating to business, health care, energy and financial institutions; film series, and even performances from the university’s world-class music, theater and art departments,” said Dean Couch.

A Growing Trend for Growing Cities

A recent article in The National Law Journal cited OCU as a notable example of taking law schools into the hearts of thriving cities.

A downtown location becomes not only an element of a great legal education, it also leads to many job opportunities and increased employment for students. Additionally, it provides a perfect location for part-time or evening programs for aspiring professionals already working in big-city environments.

Oklahoma City University joins a prestigious group of universities in making a move downtown a reality.

Other universities with downtown law schools include the University of Memphis, Suffolk University in Boston, Georgetown University in Washington D.C., Loyola University in Chicago, Golden Gate University in San Francisco, Northwestern in Chicago, the University of South Texas in Houston and St. Louis University.

“The school will have a tremendously positive impact economically and culturally. And for the first time, OKC will be able to boast of a big university presence to the middle of downtown—a recognized feature of a world-class city,” Couch said.

Sandy Pantlik • slpantlik@okcu.edu

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Bass School of Music students perform “This is the Moment” during the opening of Devon Energy Center in October.

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Music students perform the national anthem to open the Oklahoma City Thunder game against the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 8.

KSN Completed The Kramer School of Nursing dedicated its newest addition April 11 with a ceremony for the completion of the third floor in the KSN East building.

A $2 million campaign to finish construction was completed last fall.

Oklahoma City University is grateful to the donors who supported the third floor completion including the Chickasaw Nation, the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, Jack E. Golsen, the H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Trust, the Clyde R. Evans Charitable Trust, Herman and LaDonna Meinders, Mustang Fuel in honor of Dick Sias, Ron and Kandy Norick, the Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation, Dick and Jeanette Sias, Dr. Gerald Gamble and Dr. Jane Jayroe Gamble, the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Henry W. Browne Jr., President Robert Henry and Dr. Jan Henry, the Sarkeys Foundation, James and Becky Buchanan, Nancy Moore, Richard and Glenna Tanenabaum and Mercy Health Center.

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The Chickasaw Nation has created a new program at OCU’s Meinders School of Business to fund up to five scholarships per year as part of the Chickasaw Nation Native American Business Scholars Academy.

The program will provide full tuition scholarships to Chickasaw Nation undergraduate students studying business or software engineering. The Chickasaw Nation will nominate scholars.

“This new program will pair some of Oklahoma’s best and brightest students with world-class professors at Meinders School of Business,” said OCU President Robert Henry. “Participants will take part in a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare scholars for service and success. We thank the Chickasaw Nation for making this new program a reality.”

“This generous scholarship from the Chickasaw Nation underscores Governor Bill Anoatubby’s commitment and belief that a high-quality education prepares students to be future leaders of America and their communities,” said Steven C. Agee, dean of the Meinders School of Business.

Scholarship recipients will take part in innovative, highly engaging academic experiences specific to the business scholars academy, including seminars and workshops focusing on Native American business issues, academic internships and mentorships, networking opportunities and community service activities.

For more information, contact Lynette Martin at lmartin@okcu.edu or (405) 208-4913.

Students Pony Up Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management students have raised more than $1,000 during the past year to aid horses housed at Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue. Students taught dance classes and collected donations to fund their contributions. Former Oklahoma First Lady Cathy Keating contributed to the fundraiser as a Christmas present to Dance Chair and equine enthusiast Jo Rowan.

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Nationally renowned minister Adam Hamilton gave OCU’s 2013 Martha Jean Lemon Lectures on Feb. 28. Hamilton, who spoke at an Inaugural National Prayer Service in Washington D.C. earlier this year, discussed “Living as a Christian Today.”

The best-selling author and 2012 United Methodist of the Year gave one lecture at OCU and two at Oklahoma City’s Church of the Servant as part of the lecture series.

While at OCU, Hamilton also visited and prayed with President Robert Henry.

Two Oklahoma City University students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad in Kyoto, Japan, for the spring 2013 semester.

Mark Zachery and Bryne Harris were each awarded $5,000 scholarships. They are attending Ritsumeikan University through OCU’s reciprocal exchange program. Both are American Indian Scholars at OCU. Zachery is a biomedical science major and Harris is an English major. They are enrolled in the Intensive Japanese Language track at Ritsumeikan University.

Alumna Melody Metivier has been selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany. She is scheduled to teach from September 2013 through June 2014.

As an undergraduate at OCU, Metivier spent a semester studying in Austria at Alpen-Adria Universitat, which is a reciprocal exchange partner of OCU. She graduated in December with majors in elementary education, German and humanities.

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OCU Creates The Petree College of Arts and Sciences celebrated the published, performed and commissioned works of its talented faculty at OCU Creates in March at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. OCU Creates featured readings and book signings, art displays, film screenings and presentations of film scores.

Faculty creators included Abigail Keegan, Robin Meyers, James Buss, Mohamed Daadaoui, Marc DiPaolo, Lisa Wolfe, Sharon Betsworth, Mike Wimmer, Fritz Kiersch, Lendell Black and Ed Knight.

World-famous paleontologist Paul Sereno shares dinosaur fossils with Sarah and Jess Spring following a lecture in Sarkeys Law Center. Sereno, who is a National Geographic Society esteemed explorer-in-residence and a professor at the University of Chicago, gave a public lecture at Oklahoma City University March 3.

Team Green Oklahoma City University will implement a new energy management plan this spring aimed at making the university one of the most energy-efficient schools in the nation.

OCU has partnered with THG Energy in Tulsa to create effective energy management programs, lower usage during peak demand hours and educate students and employees about methods for conserving energy at work and home.

Though OCU is a private university, the plan addresses Gov. Mary Fallin’s energy efficiency law requiring public higher education

institutions and state agencies to improve efficiency and conservation measures 20 percent by 2020.

OCU Director of Facilities Jeff Castleberry notes that OCU already has cut average monthly energy use by 8 percent since 2010. He expects efficiency to improve another 5 percent in the next year and 20 percent before 2020.

“As a leader in private, liberal arts education, Oklahoma City University continues to implement innovative ways to nurture our students in a campus community that is both

caring and creative,” said President Robert Henry. “Thanks to proactive efforts by our facilities department, we are already on the cutting edge of energy saving innovations for private colleges and universities. Through our new energy management plan, we will continue to reduce consumption.”

Ten percent of OCU faculty and staff will work together across campus on “Green Teams” to improve energy efficiency in classrooms, offices and dorms.

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‘Amateur’ Professor Brings History

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By Terry Phelps, OCU Professor of English

Dr. Cobb (right) receives an Army Commendation Medal after service in Vietnam.

Attending high school in Atlanta shaped As a child, OCU history professor Larry Cobb loved playing his empathy for Jews and the state of Israel. He with miniature toy soldiers, lead replicas of Hussars, 15th Cendated girls whose relatives had numbers stenciled tury Hungarian cavalry. “The first things I loved about history on their forearms. One girlfriend was a member of Atlanta’s were bugles, flashing sabers, tales of swash and buckle. For me, Jewish Temple that was bombed by the Klan. it’s just so much fun.”

During the Civil Rights movement in the late 1950s, Atlanta Dr. Cobb considers himself an “amateur” (from the original considered closing public schools rather than integrating. SixLatin, amator, meaning lover) of history. “I love exploring what teen-year-old Cobb started a petition in 1960, getting 800 signawe humans think and do, and then communicating that to other tures to keep the Atlanta public schools open humans, mostly younger.” amidst the white South’s resistance to Brown vs.

He is also an amateur of art and music, DR. Cobb considers Board of Education of Topeka. The city’s white regularly painting copies of Monet and other himself an “amateur” power structure used items like his petition to impressionists, performing in the Canterbury (from the original lend credence to their inspired slogan, “Atlanta, Choral Society and his church choir, and playing Latin, amator, meanthe City Too Busy to Hate,” which helped it beat his 1938 Czech Juzek viola. ing lover) of history. out rivals in the 1960s to become the capital of His music amateurism began with viola lesthe New South. sons and singing in early childhood, and he sang His next notable foray into history was during the Cold War “Hit the Moon Soon” with the Atlanta Boys Choir in the White and Vietnam War. He served as a crypto security officer for House for President Dwight Eisenhower shortly after the Soviet NATO in Smyrna, Turkey, a 3,000-year-old city, which was Union launched Sputnik. probably home for Homer, as well as being rebuilt by Alexander After singing baritone in Duke University choirs, Cobb sang the Great and later one of the earliest centers of Christianity in with the famous Robert Shaw Symphony Chorus in the midthe first century A.D. 1970s, performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in Carnegie Hall While in Smyrna, Cobb spent his off hours in the ancient Roand Bernstein’s Mass in Atlanta. He sang Bernstein’s Mass in April with the Canterbury Choral Society and OCU’s Wanda L. man hot baths or venturing to Troy or Ephesus. He says serving there gave him a sense of historical continuity and perspective, Bass School of Music at the Civic Center. as well as “a taste of irony” because of the millennia of soldiers He incorporates the arts into class presentations—his paintbefore him—Athenians, Parthians, Romans, Persians, Byzanings useful in discussing the dynamics of creativity, his playtines, and Ottomans—who had defended what they deemed as ing the viola helping illustrate transitions in music history, his “civilization,” just as he was serving in NATO. choral background giving him credibility with numerous music Then came “my generation’s war,” as he calls the Vietnam War, students in his classes.

His credibility is also enhanced by his growing up in the South in which he acquired the jungle fatigues and ribbons that hang on his office walls. “That war taught me what most wars teach: during the Civil Rights Movement and by his military experithat wars’ outcomes are hardly ever what either side predicts or ence in the Cold War and the Vietnam War. wishes going into the conflict, and that the cause which a demoRaised in the 1950s by educated parents (his father was a procratic nation asks its soldiers to die for should be one involving fessor), Cobb was taught that segregation was morally wrong. crucial national interests and should be openly debated and He considers himself fortunate to have grown up in the South, agreed upon before sending in troops to kill or be killed.” where it was easy to find a Klan rally like one to which he took Vietnam taught him the truth of what he says should be the his Civil War class in 1975. “Racism, squalid human behavior theme song of all history courses: “It Ain’t Necessarily So” from and the weight of history can be found anywhere, of course,” he Porgy and Bess. Cobb says, “What people in authority tell you says. “It was just a lot easier to find it in my South.”

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(even overweight professors in matching coats and ties with grade books) is not always true. A healthy skepticism that does not slide into cynical nihilism should be one of the most important products in our students.”

Along with the healthy skepticism, he’d like his students to carry “enough factual knowledge to make informed, interpretive judgments on their own.” To help impart that knowledge, he has orchestrated memorable experiences for his classes.

Alumnus Mike Henry recalls his War in the Modern World class in 1989, in which Cobb “deputized me and a couple of cohorts to role-play a surprise terrorist negotiation. He had us walk into class unannounced, wearing robes and branding antique weaponry. We had a very specific set of demands and had been

Dr. Cobb’s office reflects his own history.

instructed to threaten nuclear attack. The rest of the class had five minutes to form an impromptu United Nations and negotiate.”

Henry chuckles that he’s pretty sure his terrorist group won the negotiation. He says that the most valuable thing Cobb’s classes taught him was “to connect ideas, narratives and events throughout history—how to see the world and my place in it differently.”

Another alumnus, Brett Manis (who had 36 hours of classes with Cobb), says “Dr. Cobb had a way of telling stories that tied history to different fields—dance, music, science, and anything else so the students had some way of connecting. He helped me become a much better student, historian and person. I had to question things I never wanted to question, but he never once disrespected students who had different views. The only thing we had to worry about was March Madness, the NCAA basketball championship tournament. If Duke fell early, he wasn’t happy.”

Cobb’s affinity for Duke basketball stems partly from what he calls “tribalism” for his undergraduate alma mater, and partly from the academic success (more than 90% graduation rate) of Coach Mike Kryzewski’s Blue Devils, as well as their on-court successes.

After Duke and the Army, Cobb earned his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at Emory University. He came to OCU in 1981 and has taught a variety of courses, including World Civilization, U.S. History, History of Warfare, America in the Middle East, Contemporary Japan, Film Noir and American Popular Culture.

Henry’s and Manis’ comments verify Cobb’s primary teaching goal: “I’ve entered my classroom every day at OCU for over 30 years determined to use history to equip OCU students to make wise choices in their personal, service and professional lives.”

His ideal reaction from a student was exemplified after an exam several years ago when a freshman dancer gravely inquired, “Dr. Cobb, do you get together with my religion and literature professors to make sure everything fits together?” Whereupon Cobb responded, “No, we didn’t do that. You did! You figured out what you heard in your religion class meshed with your lit class, and gained perspective from your history class. That’s what excellent minds do with the liberal arts, but it wasn’t professors scheming; it was you thinking and growing.”

End-of-semester, anonymous student evaluations consistently praise Cobb’s teaching, for example: “Even though there is an astronomical amount of reading in this class, I thoroughly enjoy it. I love that I am constantly being stimulated to think. Not only has this class taught me about World Civilization; it has also kept me updated on current events around the world.”

Another student wrote, “This class has been so helpful in expanding my desire to stay abreast of current affairs and relating my life to far-reaching issues of geopolitics. I feel like I am better equipped to understand the workings of the world for having this class.”

Cobb’s later travels have including teaching for OCU in Singapore, where he met Christine Soh, whom he married in 1997.

She is now an organizational administration instructor at the University of Central Oklahoma.

His love of music is shared by his son Cary, a piano performance Baylor graduate with a master’s degree in conducting from the University of Louisville. Cary also is an accomplished trumpeter.

Cobb’s daughter, Allison, was principle clarinet in her high school, played four years varsity tennis (in the No. 1 spot) at William Jewell College, then earned her Ph.D. degree at the University of Kansas.

His office includes a shelf of miniature soldiers, model battleships suspended from the ceiling, a sword, a couple of his copied J.M.W. Turner paintings, and various other artifacts. None of the Monet works he has copied are in his office, but they hang in three continents as well as in his home.

Amateur Professor Historian Artist Musician Larry Cobb has made history come alive for countless students. Besides his classes, he contributes resources—more than $24,000 to the OCU Library Fund for more than 1,300 books and films on history, humanities, and the fine arts. No wonder he won the Sears Foundation Teaching Excellence Award in 1991 as OCU’s Outstanding Faculty. He epitomizes liberal arts education.

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Distinguished Alumni

50th reunion (1962)

(Right) Kramer School of Nursing Dean Marvel Williamson congratulates Distinguished Alumna Cindy Rauh during the honoree luncheon in November. Rauh is vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Duncan Regional Hospital.

She helped the hospital achieve the Thompson Reuter’s Top 100 Hospitals three times.

Members of the Class of 1962 attending their 50th reunion last year were (from left to right) Charlotte McAnally, Thomas McAnally, Ray Allen, Mary Margaret Abernathy Just, Terry Baransy, Gayle Dekker, John Baransy and Linda Greenshields.

Salyer, Mee Elected as Trustees Oklahoma City University alumnus William C. Mee and Oklahoma City Councilwoman Meg Salyer were elected to OCU’s Board of Trustees in February.

Salyer represents Ward 6 on the City of Oklahoma City Council. She is also president and CEO of Accel Financial Staffing and president of Broadway Realty. She serves on the Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority Committee, the Downtown School Site Selection Committee and the city council’s Economic Development Committee.

Salyer also serves on the boards for several organizations including Leadership Oklahoma, the Kirkpatrick Foundation, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Foundation. She has earned the Urban Pioneer Award from the Plaza District Association, the Pathmaker Award from the Oklahoma City/County Historical Society, the Neal Horton Award for downtown revitalization from Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc., and was recently awarded the Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Junior League of Oklahoma City.

Salyer earned her bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in economics from Mount Holyoke College after studying at the University of London, Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium and Franklin College in Switzerland.

Mee is a commercial real estate developer and asset manager with more than 23 years of regional and national experience. He owns and manages Pro Realty Real Estate Company in Oklahoma City. He was previously a corporate vice president and managing broker for Fleming/Progressive Realty, a broker for Don A. Karchmer, Inc. (DAK) and a loan specialist for Wells Fargo Bank.

Mee is a member of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission, Oklahoma Commercial Real Estate Council and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

He holds a master’s degree in business from Oklahoma City University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Oklahoma.

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(Below) Distinguished Alumni Marcel and Kevin Wilson are pictured with faculty from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management after leading a dance class during Homecoming weekend. The class featured their cuttingedge choreography and unique fusion of jazz, contemporary, hip hop, pop and musical-theater dance. The Wilson brothers created Mister Wilson Entertainment and are leading choreographers. They have performed with Madonna, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera and others. Both have Broadway credentials and have appeared in several films and hit television programs.

giving Awards of Excellence The Societies of Oklahoma City University honored four Oklahoma women for their volunteerism during the 25th anniversary of the Awards of Excellence on Feb. 28 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

Marnie Taylor and Janie Axton

Honorees Charlotte Richels, Marnie Taylor, Janie Axton and Rita Aragon

Joy Richardson, Judy Love, Kirk Hammons

Rita Aragon and President Robert Henry

Gerald and Jane Gamble

Cathy Leichter and Ann Alspaugh

2013 honorees are Ret. Maj. Gen. Rita Aragon, the Oklahoma City University Distinguished Philanthropist Award; Janie Axton, the Kirkpatrick-Petree Music and Performing Arts Society Award; Charlotte Richels, the NorickHulsey Gallery Society Award; and Marnie Taylor, the Dulaney-Browne Society Award.

Cathy Leichter is president of the OCU Societies and Ann Alspaugh served as chairwoman of the 2013 Awards of Excellence dinner.

Charlotte Richels and President Robert Henry

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Power for Life Devon Energy Fuels Dreams for OCU Scholars

By Leslie Berger

The Devon Scholarship at Oklahoma City University means many things to Ronnie Faram, BS ’08. When he was a freshman, it meant a mentor and a friend from the Fourtune 500 company.

As he neared graduation, it meant accountability. Now, as he fulfills his dream of working as a dentist, it means success.

Faram was a member of the first class of OCU Devon Scholars, a group of five students selected from the Clara Luper Scholarship Program. Devon Energy continues to support five Clara Luper Scholars every year through the program, which pairs students with Devon administrators and staff, provides leadership development opportunities and connects scholars with internships at the company.

“The program really added to my OCU experience,” Faram said. “My mentors built my confidence and encouraged me.”

Faram also competed on OCU’s varsity rowing team while a student.

He has started a general practice residency program with the Cherokee Nation at Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah.

OCU business students and siblings Alejandra and Juan Campos are current Devon Scholars and both are excited about their opportunities through the program. Like Faram, they are quick to

Siblings Juan and Alejandra Campos find inspiration from their mentors in the Devon Scholarship Program.

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credit the Clara Luper Scholarship Program for enhancing accessibility to OCU’s prestigious, private liberal arts education and the Devon Scholarship Program for connecting them with corporate mentors and potential employers.

Alejandra, a business marketing senior, regularly visits with her mentor, who is a finance manager at Devon.

“She has been essential to guiding me this year to what I want to do post graduation,” Alejandra said. “It’s helpful to have someone with a company as prestigious as Devon to answer my questions and give me advice about graduate school programs.”

Alejandra said the opportunities provided by the Clara Luper Scholarship Program, including the Devon Scholars track, helped her choose to attend Oklahoma City University.

“It was definitely the right decision,” she said. “I have been happy the whole time I’ve been here and I have had great opportunities that I do not think I would have gotten at either of the other two schools I considered.”

A business administration freshman, Juan is happy to be following in his sister’s footsteps. He turned down a full scholarship to play soccer at another university in part because he saw how

giving Each year, five OCU Clara Luper Scholars are selected as Devon Scholars, and gain a mentor from the Fortune 500 Company, headquartered in downtown Oklahoma City.

beneficial the Clara Luper and Devon scholarships were for Alejandra.

“I looked at a couple of other schools, but I decided to come here for a better experience,” he said.

Juan’s Devon mentor is a geologist. He enjoys visiting his mentor at the office and hanging out with him outside the workplace. Last month, Juan and his mentor joined the Devon Scholars group at an Oklahoma City Thunder game.

“One of the advantages is that you gain insight of a corporation that would be a good place to work,” Juan said.

He said he is looking forward to an internship at Devon during his junior year.

Alejandra has been a helpful big sister, guiding her brother through some of their best OCU experiences.

“It was fun this year to relive my freshman year with my brother,” she said. Alejandra attended Stars 101 orientation with Juan and advised him to take classes with some of her favorite professors.

“I’ve been really happy at OCU,” Juan said.

Faram hopes to build support for alumni involvement in the Clara Luper and Devon scholarship programs.

“These scholarships were huge in my life,” he said. “I want to give back.”

Find out more about Oklahoma City University’s Devon Scholarship Program at www.okcu.edu/students/multicultural/devon.aspx.

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class notes ’27 LeRoy “Ace” Gutowsky,

’71 Robert V. Wilder, BS ’71, retired ’80 Judge Richard E. Branam,

’49 Kenneth Warren, BA ’49, cel-

’73 David Seay, BA ’73, was promoted

Renee DeMoss, BA ’80, was named president-elect of the Oklahoma Bar Association. DeMoss was also elected to the Tulsa Lawyers for Children board.

’74 Weldon Stout, JD ’74, was

Michelle Lloyd, BM ’80, is the musical director for the Stage Door production of “Clue: The Musical.”

’27-’33, was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.

ebrated 49 years as a Unitarian minister.

’53

A book about Marian Opala, BS ’53 & JD ’57, called “Opala: In Faithful Service to the Law” was released.

’58 Robert B. Montgomery, BA

’58 & DV ’88, was the interim pastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Ponca City.

’60 Marcia Finley Lynch, ’60-’62,

as sheriff of Marshall County after 55 years of law enforcement service.

to executive vice president and chief legal officer at Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State.

sworn in as special district judge in Muskogee.

Patti Harrold, BA ’74, was appointed to the State Textbook Committee for Oklahoma.

was named to the Seminole High School Hall of Fame.

’75 Ron Raines, BM ’75, opened the

Mason Williams, BA ’60, was interviewed by the Real Sisters Talk Show on blogtalkradio.

’76 Jacqueline R. Fiegel, BA ’76,

’62 Donald Waggoner, BS ’62,

was named to the Blanchard Education Foundation Hall of Fame with an Educational Service Award.

’63 Marvin York, JD ’63, were named to the Oklahoma City Community College Alumni Hall of Fame.

’65 Alan Aycock, BA ’65, retired from medical practice in Lawton after 37 years.

’67 Joe Paul Case, BA ’67, retired as

dean of financial aid at Amherst College.

’68 Mary Ann Karns, BA ’68 & JD

’73, who has served as city attorney for Edmond, Stillwater and Shawnee, was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials.

’69 Jane Jayroe Gamble, BM

’69, was inducted into the Oklahoma Commerce and Industry Hall of Honor.

Gamble was also inducted as a 2012 Creativity Ambassador.

’70 Tom Mooney, BA ’70, received the

Stalwart Award, which is presented to a Cherokee Heritage Center supporter who has served as a long-time member, volunteer, employee, board member or associate. Mooney is an archivist and has been a Cherokee Heritage Center staff member for more than 35 years.

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Canterbury Choral Society’s season with “Broadway to Bricktown.” was appointed to the Board of Directors for Jack Henry & Associates.

Owen Laughlin, JD ’76, Oklaho-

ma Insurance Department Deputy Commissioner of Legal Affairs, was the guest speaker at the Hughes County Chapter of the American Farmers and Ranchers annual banquet.

’77 Edward L. Smith, BS ’77 & MCJ

’78, was named director of Public Safety and campus chief of police for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Ben Schmidt, BS ’77, joined the Covington Co. in Oklahoma City as a broker associate in residential sales.

’78 Kathy L. Williams, BM ’78, was

inducted into the Del City High School Alumni Hall of Fame.

’79 Richard M. Healy III, JD ’79,

joined Lytle, Soule & Curlee law firm.

JD ’80, retired from the 25th District of Oklahoma after 21 years on the bench.

’81 Kevin Acers, ‘BA ’81, released his book “Time Machine,” a collection of poems and vignettes.

’82 Richard Goralewicz, JD ’82,

and Mary Mosshammer, BS ’76 & JD ’82, were named to the Statewide Advocacy Team for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.

’83 Hal Pennington, MBA ’83 & JD

’89, was promoted to executive vice president and senior retail manager and trust officer of First Bank & Trust in Waurika.

Bruce Troxell, BS ’83, was the subject of a “Where Are They Now?” piece in the Piedmont-Surrey Gazette.

’84 Flavious Smith, JD ’84, was

named chief oil & gas officer for Forestar Group Inc.

Carl Alexandre, JD ’84, was named deputy special representative for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.

Jeanie Butts, JD ’84, joined The Covington Co. in Oklahoma City as a broker associate.

’85 LaRonna Williams Harris, JD

Glen S. White, BSB ’79, CEO of

’85, was named administrative law judge with the Social Security Administration.

Bob Burke, JD ’79, was the guest

Marquita Lister, MM ’85, was featured in a six-part series on Close-Up Talk Radio in January.

Mutual Bank, was re-elected as director. speaker at Northern Oklahoma College’s Carl and Carolyn Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program. Burke’s presentation was titled “Oklahoma’s Story Through Its People.”

’86 Elizabeth Hixon Kerr (Beth), JD ’86, became a board member of the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System.

class notes Cathy Christensen, JD ’86, is serving as immediate past president of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s board of governors Judicial District Three.

Bhrett J. Pizza, JD ’86, and Terrie Mercure Pizza celebrated the birth of their first child, Carmen Rene, on Sept.

2, 2012.

’86 Edgar Cruz, BM ’86, was the

special guest performer at the Foreman Prairie House “The Glow of Christmas” in Marlow.

Grace Trahan, BA ’87, had her last day as morning and news anchor for WRTV in Indianapolis after 18 years and was in broadcasting for 23 years.

Lisa Navas, BS ’87, was named associate head coach of the University of South Carolina softball team.

’89 John Henrichs, JD/MBA '89,

was selected, interviewed and quoted in a book titled “How Leading Lawyers Think,” written by Randall Kiser and published by Springer.

’90 Rev. David Wilson, BA ’90, gave

Rev. Patrick McPherson, BA ’92, was appointed senior pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Kingfisher.

a presentation titled “Spiritual Heritage, Historical Trauma and Community Health” during the Native Peoples: Inherent Rights & Forgotten Voices event at Southern Methodist University.

John Korff, MBA ’92, was promoted to environmental and occupational safety and health program manager of the FAA’s Logistics Center in Oklahoma City.

Howard Walker, ME ’90, was appointed middle school dean of students for Douglass Mid-High School.

Rebecca L. Thompson,

James R. Kennedye, BS ’92, earned a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University and served as a Commonwealth Fund Health Policy Fellow at Harvard Medical School.

Kennedye was previously certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and was elected as a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

JD ’90, was named assistant vice president and director of compliance of Kirkpatrick Bank.

’91 Michael Berry, BA ’91 & MLA

’96, joined the coaching staff of the Troy University women’s basketball team.

Mark Hasting, MBA ’91, was named chief operating officer of Kum & Go, LC. Destan Owens, BM ’91, sang the National Anthem before the OKC Thunder’s season-opening game.

’93

Dana Murphy, JD ’93, was named one of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Distinguished Alumni.

Tom Bates, BA ’91, was promoted

to first assistant attorney general of Oklahoma.

A writer for TheaterMania ranked Kristin Chenoweth, BM ’91, first on her “top five” favorite Broadway stars with roots in opera and classical voice. Chenoweth was the headliner for the Zoellner Arts Center fundraising concert.

Greg Guymon, BS ’91 Psychology, was named to the Seminole High School Hall of Fame.

’92 Kyle Brack, MBA ’92, became the

vice president of programs and customer care at Cassidian Communications in Richardson, Texas. Before joining Cassidian, Brack was a program manager at Northrop Grumman in Austin, Texas, and managed public safety and Homeland Security projects across the U.S. that included deploying a nationwide public safety radio system for the U.S. Navy.

Patrick Bannigan, JD ’93, was named chief operating officer and executive vice president of American Century Investments.

’94

Eric L. Johnson, JD ’94, consumer financial services attorney with Phillips Murrah, was a presenter at the 2012 Innovate AutoStar Users Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

Shannon (Murphy), BA ’94 & JD ’05, and Vialo Weis, JD ’06, had a son, Daniel Louis Weis, born Nov. 11. Shannon is a solo practitioner in Yukon. [Ed: listed twice for both graduating years] Eshah binti Meor Suleiman, MBA ’94, was named an alternate director for the Malaysia Airlines board.

’95 Karen James, MBA ’95, was

appointed to serve on the Seminole State College Board of Regents.

’96 Beth Dukleth, BPA ’96, is co-

owner of a new Pilates studio in Austin.

’97 Ben Sherrer, JD ’97, was named minority floor leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

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class notes Todd A. Lard, JD ’97, rejoined the Sutherland Asbill & Brennan firm as a partner in the State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice.

Katrina Thurman, BM ’97,

starred as Rosabella in Tulsa Opera’s production of “The Most Happy Fella.” Thurman has been working as a professional opera singer for the past several years and has worked in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, England and throughout the U.S. She lives in Philadelphia.

’98

Katrina Thurman

Carson Brooks, JD ’01, was named an assistant district attorney for Carter County.

Trad Ghaleb, MBA ’01, is an instructor in the St. Gregory’s University Department of Business.

’02 Jackie Jo Perrin, JD ’02, was

hired by the Steidley & Neal law firm for the McAlester office.

Trent Lawson, BFA ’02, had his “Pareidolia Series” open at the Oklahoma Heritage Museum.

A writer for TheaterMania ranked Kelli O’Hara, BM ’98, second on her “top five” favorite Broadway stars with roots in opera and classical voice.

Meg Prestidge, JD ’02, opened a law firm in Mustang.

Neil Berkeley, BA ’98, hosted two

became a minister of First United Methodist Church in Cordell.

screening sessions of his documentary “Beauty is Embarassing” in Tulsa.

Karen Wallace-Douglas,

MBA ’98, was the guest speaker for the Caring Christian Women’s Luncheon in Sulphur.

’99 Steven A. Hart, JD ’99, opened a

law office in Tulsa. Practice areas include civil litigation, divorce, personal injury, business law and tax.

Lt. Col. David Parker, MBA ’99, received command of the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry, 45th Infantry Brigade.

’00 Stephen P. Alcorn, JD ’00,

stepped down after eight years on the bench as Oklahoma County special judge.

Kade Smith, BM ’00, directs two

programs at Houston Grand Opera— Opera to Go! and High School Voice Studio.

’01 John Douglas Dunivan, JD ’01, opened a law practice in Perry.

Bobby Stem, JD ’01, is executive director of the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors.

Stephanie Liebl Huber, JD ’01, was honored during the 40th anniversary of athletics at USAO in Chickasha.

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Amanda Lockwood, BA ’02,

Jonathan Buxton, MCJ ’02 & JD ’09, was named vice president of policy development and government affairs for the State Chamber of Oklahoma.

Daniel Hodge, MM ’02, had his Bobcat Marching Band featured in the Carroll County News for its successful 2012 season.

Seth Corwin Vannatta, MA ’02, edited and published the book “Chuck Klosterman and Philosophy: The Real and the Cereal.”

’03 Milissa Tipton-Dunkins,

JD ’03, was the guest speaker at the Southern Prairie Library System’s immigration directive in Altus.

’04 Randy C. Smith, BA ’04 & JD ’07,

joined the Andrews Davis law firm as an oil and gas attorney.

T.W. Shannon, JD ’04, became speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Cody J. McPherson, JD ’04, was a guest speaker at the Woods County Mineral Owners Association meeting.

Matthew J.G. McDevitt, JD ’04, joined Lytle, Soule & Curlee law firm.

’05 Romy Owens, MLA ’05, was named Skirvin Hilton Hotel’s first artist-inresidence. Owens also exhibited some of her work in the Concept/OK: Art in Oklahoma show in Tulsa.

Ernie Pruneda, BM ’05, was interviewed for a story on ChicagoPride. com about his role in “Sister Act.” Todd Lamb, JD ’05, was the parade marshal for the seventh annual Claremore Veteran’s Day parade. Lamb also was honored at the Christian Businessmen Connection’s 19th annual Salt & Light Award ceremony.

’06 Kelly McAuley (Burk), Mass

Comm’06, works in the Boston office of the Mullen Ad Agency as a copywriter. The agency was named one of the A-List Advertising Agencies of 2013.

Vialo, JD ’06, and Shannon (Murphy) Weis, BA ’94 & JD ’05,

had a son, Daniel Louis Weis, born Nov. 11. Vialo is the general counsel for the Oklahoma Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Oklahoma City. [Ed: listed twice for both graduating years]

Cory Williams, JD ’06, was named assistant minority whip of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Karen Blackburn, BNS ’06, won the March of Dimes’ Nurse of the Year award in the Obstetrics & Gynecology category.

class notes Erin Judge Stearns, MBA/JD ’06, joined Barnett & Company as a trust specialist.

’07 Kristen Simchik Lassiter,

BM ’07, was the guest soloist for the Allen Philharmonic’s Holiday Fantastique Concert in Texas.

’10 Andrea Torres, BS ’10, a manager at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City, returned to Melba’s Dance School in Texas to guest-teach classes.

Shelly Perkins, JD ’07, joined

Legacy Bank as a trust officer and assistant corporate counsel.

Chaz Wolcott, BA in Dance Performance ’10, finished touring with the musical “Cats” as Mr. Mistoffelees and started performing in “Meet Me In St. Louis” with Gretna Theatre and “Gypsy” at Fulton Theatre.

Lance McDaniel, MLA ’07, had his

Paul Northcutt, JD ’10, joined

movie “Just Crazy Enough” selected to open the Golden Door International Film Festival in New Jersey.

Amy T. Collins, BME ’07, joined the Stafford Rosenbaum law firm in Wisconsin as an associate.

’08 Zac Reynolds, MBA ’08, earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Bryon J. Will, JD ’08, opened a law practice in Perry.

’09 Ashley Powell, BSN ’09,

joined the Variety Care health center in Thomas.

Scott Cravens, JD ’09, was

promoted by the Heritage Trust Company in Oklahoma City.

Scott Harris, JD ’09, joined

Consumer Attorney Services to help handle foreclosure cases in Oklahoma.

Ian Patrick Gibb, BM ’09, released his “The Time of the Year for Miracles” EP. Ashley J. Nguyen, BS ’09, joined

the Thompson & Knight firm’s Oil and Gas Practice Group in Houston.

Jeff Riles, BA ’09, joined the Phillips

Murrah law firm. He also received the 30/30 Next Gen award from iON Oklahoma Online.

Danny Ojeda, BS ’09, was promoted to adviser for Sperry Van Ness/William T. Strange & Associates.

the Edwards Law Firm in McAlester.

’11 Samar Warsi, JD ’11, wrote a

column about the U.S. drone policies for Jurist, a journal for the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Christi Jeffreys, MA ’11, joined

the Canterbury Choral Society as the Director of Development.

Rachel Erasmus, BA ’11, won

the Miss Popularity title in the 2010 The New Paper New Face competition and the Miss Body Beautiful title and made the top five in the Miss Singapore India 2011 pageant.

Jason Hines, JD ’11, received the 30/30 Next Gen award from iON Oklahoma Online.

Kaben Smallwood, JD ’11, joined the Eastern Oklahoma State College Business Division to teach economics and computer applications.

Matt McCombs, JD ’12, was hired by the Heritage Trust Company in Oklahoma City.

Joni Autrey, JD ’12, joined the Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville law firm.

Emily Davis, BS ’12, was a speaker during Piedmont High School’s Fields of Faith assembly.

Curtis Chandler, JD ’12, is employed at the Wheatley, Segler, Osby and Miller law firm in Yukon.

Caitlin Bowers Towles, JD ’12, joined the Ward Lee & Coats law firm in Vinita.

Barbara Klepper, JD ’12, and Isai Molina, JD ’12, joined the

McAfee & Taft law firm.

Zane Anderson, JD ’12, and Paige Masters, JD ’12, joined the

Crowe & Dunlevy law firm.

Jason Blakeburn, BA ’12, earned a Dean’s Fellowship to pursue graduate studies at Boston University School of Theology.

Jacob Gutierrez, BM ’12, was cast to perform on the new Disney Cruise Line vessel “Fantasy.”

Sasha Hutchings, BPA ’11, made her TV debut on NBC’s “Smash.”

Jeff Poulin, BS ’12, started work on a master’s degree in arts administration (arts policy) at the University College of Dublin in Ireland. Poulin was working for Park Avenue Talent, Ltd., in New York City.

James Gilmartin, JD ’11, was named assistant district attorney in Carter County.

Jessica Ward, JD ’12, was hired as assistant district attorney of Noble County.

’12 Ariana Orfanella, BM ’12,

joined the Canterbury Choral Society.

Tiffany Kay Peterson, JD ’12, was hired by the Helms, Underwood & Cook law firm.

Lane M. Claussen, JD ’12, joined the Hornbeek Vitali & Braun firm.

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athletics Triple Play: OCU Athletic Hall of Fame Adds Boone, Delgado, Watson Oklahoma City University inducted its latest Athletic Hall of Fame class Jan. 19 in the Great Hall of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.

The 2012-13 class includes former soccer great Stephen Boone, 2001 NAIA baseball player of the year Mario Delgado and 2003 and 2004 NAIA Division I women’s basketball player of the year Kesha Watson.

Boone served as goalkeeper on OCU’s inaugural soccer team in 1986. He notched 33 saves and allowed seven goals in helping the team go 9-6. OCU went 59-24-4 in Boone’s four years. He finished his career with 255 saves and 62 goals allowed in 552 shots faced.

Boone set the bar high for OCU goalkeepers to come. His singleseason records of six goals allowed, 0.29 goals against average and 15 shutouts set in 1989 still stand. He set an NAIA single-season record with his 0.29 goals against average, but it has since been broken.

Delgado earned 2001 national player of the year honors as well as 2000 and 2001 Sooner Athletic Conference player of the year recognition with OCU. The 6-foot, 220-pound slugger made his mark at the plate as well as on the mound. Delgado’s numbers added

up to a .453 average, 207 hits, 122 runs, 38 doubles, four triples, 37 homers, 166 RBIs, five steals, a 16-3 record, 2.75 ERA, seven complete games, three shutouts, 110 strikeouts and 131 innings pitched.

Watson became national player of the year as well as SAC player of the year in 2003 and 2004 during a record-shattering career at OCU from 2001 to 2004. During her stint at OCU, Watson finished with 2,658 points, 675 assists, 433 steals, 968 field goals in 2,119 attempts, 238 3-pointers and 484 free throws made to establish marks in each of those categories. Lauren Gober broke Watson’s career 3-pointers record this season.

Watson also set OCU women’s basketball single-season records for points (962), assists (179), steals (143), 3-pointers (106) and 3-point attempts (297). She pocketed a single-game record of 12 steals against Doane on Nov. 7, 2003, at Abe Lemons Arena.

She led the Stars to the national championship game each year, winning the 2001 and 2002 national championships and posting national runner-up finishes in 2003 and 2004. Watson also led OCU to the SAC regular-season crown all four years and to three SAC Tournament titles.

Stephen Boone

Gridiron Great Gutowsky Gains Glory Former Oklahoma City University football standout Leroy “Ace” Gutowsky will be posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame on Aug. 5. Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb announced Gutowsky’s induction in January.

“This year’s class is spectacular,” said Eddie Griffin, president of The Jim Thorpe Association and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.

Gutowsky was a star fullback for the OCU Goldbugs, playing for the university during the late 1920s and early 1930s. He went on to play professionally for eight years with the Portsmouth Spartans, Detroit Lions and Brooklyn Dodgers. He set the NFL career rushing record in 1939 and held the Lions’ career and single-season rushing records until the 1960s.

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Mario Delgado

Kesha Watson

Play Ball: Crabaugh Reaches 1,200 Career Wins The Stars gave Denney Crabaugh his 1,200th and 1,201st victories as OCU head coach by pummeling Baker 17-3 and rallying in the bottom of the seventh inning to earn a walk-off victory over Saint Mary 7-6 on March 3 at Jim Wade Stadium.

Entering the season, Crabaugh ranked second— behind Woody Hunt of Cumberland—among active NAIA baseball coaches in wins. He ranks first in winning percentage for active baseball NAIA coaches.

OCU had the most wins in college baseball since 1991, at 1,118 entering 2013. Crabaugh is an NAIA and Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association hall of famer.

athletics Stars Shine in WCWA Championships OCU finished as Women’s College Wrestling Association runner-up Jan. 26 in Bristol, Tenn.

Joey Miller and Emily Webster of OCU collected individual national championships for the second year in a row as 15 Stars became All-Americans.

Top-ranked Simon Fraser (British Columbia) edged the second-ranked Stars 116-109 in the team standings to win the national title. OCU had captured the last four WCWA national championships and took national runner-up for the second time in program history.

OCU’s national runners-up were Stephanie Geltmacher at 143 pounds, Brittney Roberts at 170 and Heather O’Connor at 191. Stars finishing in third place were Kristi Garr (109), Brieana Delgado (123) and Kayla Aggio (136).

OCU individuals taking fourth were Audrey Morehouse (130), Beatrize Martinez (136) and Demi Strub (155), while Brianna Rahall picked up fifth at 101. Logan Rich finished seventh at 116, and Kaitlyn Eddy at 123 and Sherese Thomas at 191 each took eighth.

Miller and Roberts became four-time All-Americans, bringing OCU’s number to six four-time All-Americans in the program’s six-year history.

Garr, Geltmacher and Morehouse each garnered All-American honors for the third time, while Delgado, O’Connor, Rahall, Strub and Webster became two-time All-Americans.

Knopp Wins Prestigious Jack Kelly Award USRowing named OCU rowing coach and Oklahoma City Riversport Executive Director Mike Knopp as the recipient of the 2012 USRowing Jack Kelly Award.

The award recognizes superior achievements in rowing, service to amateur athletics, and success in a chosen profession. It is given to a person who serves as an inspiration to American rowers and represents the ideals Jack Kelly exemplified.

Knopp was honored at the Golden Oars Awards Dinner on Nov. 14 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City.

Mike Knopp

Men Capture SAC Basketball Tourney Title OCU overcame a frantic rally by fourth-ranked John Brown University, holding on for a 77-72 triumph March 2 in the Sooner Athletic Conference men’s basketball tournament title game in Shawnee, Okla.

SAC Tournament most valuable player Charlton Jones, a senior from Katy, Texas, powered the Stars with 21 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals. OCU captured its ninth SAC men’s basketball tournament championship.

Troynell Adams and Terry Johnson were all-tournament choices, while Elhadji Wade became the tournament hustle award winner.

OCU previously won the SAC Tournament crown in 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006 and 2008.

The Stars earned a berth in the NAIA National Championship Tournament. They closed the year with a 17-11 record.

Women Go Undefeated in SAC Basketball Play, earn top ranking The Stars women’s baskeball team went 16-0 in conference play and earned the top ranking in the final regular season NAIA poll before closing the year in the national quarter finals. OCU has finished conference play undefeated in 2002-03, 2005-06 and now 201213. OCU became the 10th team in SAC history to finish league play unbeaten. OCU has won the league regularseason crown 14 times.

OCU’s Lauren Gober shared the SAC player of the year award Katie Hall was SAC newcomer of the year.

Latricia Trammell became SAC coach of the year in her first season at the helm of the Stars program.

All-American Honors Kidd Gomez of OCU finished fourth place at 125 pounds, while Zach Skates picked up a fifth-place finish at 165 and Teagan Franco took seventh at 174 on March 2 in the NAIA wrestling championships in Des Moines, Iowa. All three finished as NAIA all-Americans.

Katrina Nolan finished 21st to become OCU’s first NAIA cross country all-American on Nov. 17 in the NAIA Championships at Vancouver, Wash.

Nolan, a freshman from Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, posted a time of 18 minutes, 23 seconds in the women’s 5,000-meter race.

Nolan finished third place in the SAC Championships.

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honor roll of

donors

Yo u r G e n e r o s i t y.

Their Future.

This Honor Roll of Donors is an opportunity for Oklahoma City University to

publicly thank the many individuals and organizations that support this great university. This group of supporters is composed of friends, alumni, staff, faculty, corporations, foundations, churches and organizations that, together, enable OCU to continue to provide an excellent education in the United Methodist tradition.

thank you We thank you.

Oklahoma City University is delighted to introduce you to our donors, and we invite you to join us in honoring them for their generous support. They are individuals and organizations. Their gifts are large and small. They are as diverse as the student population they seek to support with their contributions, yet they have a common goal: to allow the university to achieve its mission of fostering students’ intellectual, moral and spiritual development and preparing them to become effective leaders in service to their communities.

Together our donors are making a significant impact; one that will carry forward for generations to come. Our staff has worked carefully to ensure that this list of donors who made cash gifts, pledges and pledge payments between January 1 and December 31, 2012, is as accurate as possible. If you should have questions regarding this donor information, please call the Office of Advancement at (405) 208-7000.

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donors FOUNDERS

Founders are individuals and organizations whose cumulative gifts to the university total $1 million or more.

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Foundation, Inc.

Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church

Niles Jackson and Barbara Thornton

The Robert A. Parman Foundation

Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation

Jexal Foundation, Inc.

Petree Family

Richard and Jeannette Sias

Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust

Sous Family Foundation, Inc.

Karl F. and June S. Martin Family Foundation

SSM Health Care of Oklahoma

Kirkpatrick Foundation, Inc.

Estate of Arlene Staats

Ann Lacy

Ann Simmons Alspaugh

Sarkeys Foundation

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Dick and Jeannette Sias

Wanda L. Bass• Martha Burger Clay• and Eleanor• Carrithers Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Inc. The Chickasaw Nation Jeroldine Zacharitz Clark• Marvin• and Ena• Dawson

Jeanne Hoffman Smith Vivian Wimberly• Flora Rouse Winter•

Farouk and Noha Kanaa

Kurt and Cathy Leichter

Stars Benefactor $10,000 - $99,999

Jason and Carly Maderer McAfee & Taft McCasland Foundation

Nabhan and Rana Alnabhan

Glynn and Sandy McCauley

Annual Donors

Ann Simmons Alspaugh

The following lists comprise individuals and organizations who have given to Oklahoma City University between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.

American Fidelity Foundation

Aubrey and Kathleen McClendon

Distinguished Stars Benefactor $100,000+

Anonymous

Mason and Joye McLain

Muhammad Anwar

McLaughlin Family Charitable Fund

Mohammed S. Atiyeh

Buddy and Jennie Medbery

Troy E. Bailey

Mercy Health Center

BancFirst

Nancy W. Moore

Susan Barber★ and David Nagle

Clark and Kay Musser

Doc and MarEllen Benson

Bob and Jeaneen Naifeh

Harris Foundation, Inc.

John T. Brogan

Oklahoma Bar Foundation, Inc.

Hatton W. Sumners Foundation, Inc.

Henry Browne

Suzanne E. Pointer

Phil and Cathy Busey Len and Donna Cason

The Professional Basketball Club, LLC

Roy and Pat Chandler

Jeffry and Julie Puryear

Devon Energy Corporation The Luther T. Dulaney Family Josephine W. Freede Jerry Gamble and Jane Jayroe Gamble Gaylord Family

Inasmuch Foundation

Estate of Jean M. Affeldt Steve Agee★

Clara Edith Jones•

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

The Kerr Foundation, Inc.

James and Becky Buchanan

Clyde R. Evans Charitable Trust

Tom Quinn

Kerr McGee Corporation, Inc.

Martha Burger

Joe and Valerie★ Couch

Tawfik and Siham Ramadan

Kirkpatrick Family

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Inc.

Joe and Sherry Crosthwait

James Ravannack

Sam and Bushra Dahr

The Robert A. Parman Foundation

Ann Lacy and James Alexander•

The Chickasaw Nation

Kurt and Cathy Leichter

Devon Energy Corporation

Haskell L. Lemon Family

Joe and Charlotte Edwards

Tom and Judy Love

Jerry Gamble and Jane Jayroe Gamble

The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Herman and LaDonna Meinders

Jack and Sylvia• Golsen

Steve and Gail Davis Phyllis Edson Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation

Freddy Sanchez Sarkeys Foundation

Josephine W. Freede

Bill and Pam Shdeed

Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Nikki Singer Richard and Glenna Tanenbaum

The Meinders Foundation

H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust

Gary M. Moore

Paul and Andria Heafy

Hartzog, Conger, Cason & Neville, LLP

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Inasmuch Foundation

Larry Hartzog

Herman and LaDonna Meinders

Basel and Suzanne Hassoun

Families of Henry Norick

The Meinders Foundation

Larry★ and Gay Hellman

Ron and Kandy Norick

Eugene and Jean Morrison

Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church

Ron and Kandy Norick

Robert Henry★ and Jan Ralls Henry

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Wes Salous

Gary and Sue Homsey Cliff and Leslie Hudson

Jeanne Hoffman Smith Cullen and Bonnie Thomas Jack Turner Wanda L. Bass Foundation, Inc. Estate of Norman Wilks Betty L. Wooden The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation

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donors President’s Partners Gold $5,000 - $9,999

Nabil Nuwar

J.W. and Julee Coyle

Christian O’Donnell

Bill and Liz★ Donnelly

OGE Energy Corp.

Foundation, Inc.

Drew and Linda Edmondson

Aly Aly

Oklahoma Energy Resources Board

Ahmed and Ola Nawar Amayem

Pat Evans Tricia L. Everest Elliott Fenton and Lu Simpson

American Fidelity Assurance Company

Oklahoma Humanities Council

Mo Anderson Trust

Keri C. Prince

Christopher and Jacqueline Fiegel

Dennis★ and Ju-Chuan★ Arrow

Charles and Janet Puckett

Paul and Debbie Fleming

Glen H. Bailey

George and Mary Ellen Randall

GableGotwals

James and Kay Bass

George and Nancy Records

Jerry and Jackie Bendorf

Paul and Kim Sanders

BP America, Inc.

Pat and Sheryl Sheppard

General Board of Higher Education & Ministry of The United Methodist Church

George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust

Linda Paramore Skinner

Colbert Hackler

Douglas and Kelli Riddle

Richard P. & Norma T. Small Foundation

Boots and Carole Hall

William and Linda Rodgers

Paul and Wilma Hamilton

Shelby Smith

Kevin and Krista Sain

Jay and Valerie Hannah

Southern States Energy Board

SandRidge Energy, Inc

Tim Hartmuller

Andrew Still

Lee Allan and DeAnn Smith

John and Susan Hermes

Hatton W. Sumners Foundation, Inc.

Irwin and Kelley Steinhorn

Glede and Teresa Holman

Super Cao Nguyen

J.R. and Patsy Homsey

Brad and Sandra Thompson

Robert Hoover

UMB Bank, NA

Tom Jones and Leslie Tregillus

Jim Vallion

Joseph David Advertising

James L. Wade

Journal Record Publishing Company

Paula Watson

Estate of Mary Lynn Morris Bures Bill• and Sherry Conger Continental Resources, Inc. Dennis and Nancy Dougherty Matt and Jill Epperson Jim and Christy Everest Frankfurt, Short, Bruza Associates, P.C.

Richard Petticrew

Barry and Becky Switzer Gregory and Carole Tobin

Michael Gibson★

United Way of Central Oklahoma

Mike and Wanda Gilliam

Jerry Vannatta

Paula Glass

Justin and Marguerite Vogt

Mo and Jacque Grotjohn

James and Mary Wilkinson

Carol M. Hansen

Lou C. Kerr/The Kerr Foundation, Inc.

Hub Worrell

Kincaid Coach Lines

Jill Yates

Harrison and Elaine Levy

John M. Yoeckel

Joe Hill and Julie Branch James and Phyllis Jackson Paula and Van Jones Foundation Linda P. Lambert

President’s Partners Silver $2,500 - $4,999

Bobbie Burbridge Lane

Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. Mark and Gale Wood

Marathon Oil Corporation Jean Massengale LeAnne McGill Gordon and Judy Melson

President’s Partners Bronze $1,000 - $2,499

Art★ and Betsy LeFrancois

Phil and Jo Albert

Greg and Lisa★ Love

Apex Wind Energy, Inc.

Midwest Generation and Edison Mission Energy

Tom and Judy Love

Brian and Julia Bakeman

OG&E Energy Corp.

Tom and Brenda McDaniel

Bank of Oklahoma

John McShane

Ray• and Lucille Ackerman

Terry Baransy

Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Foundation

Robert and Jeanne McSpadden

Oklahoma State University

David and Kathie Aelvoet

Linda C. Barnett

Robert and Margaret Mills

James Pickel

AEP Public Service Company

Jack Bush

Melvin and Jasmine Moran

Marsh and Debbie Pitman

Wayne I. Allison

Rodney and Peggy Campbell

Bob and Carol Naifeh

R.K. Black, Inc.

Allstate Wrestling Association

Steven and Kimberly Cargill

Dolores Neustadt

Rainbo Service Co.

Andrews Davis, P.C.

Chris and Danette Cassetty

North Oklahoma City District of United Methodist Church

Gene Rainbolt

Betty Jo Aves

Chermac Energy Corporation

Betsy Replogle

Maggie Ball★ and Tony Zahn

Robert Reynolds

Bank of Oklahoma Foundation

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Coppermark Bank

7-Eleven Stores Jim★ and Annetta Abbott

donors Ron and Deborah Barnes

Michael L. Decker

John and Melvena Heisch

Ken and Debbie McKinney

Barnes★

Patricia R. Demps

Michael and Skoshi Heron

Burrel and JoAnn McNaught

Ed Barth

Dick Dulaney

Jack and Susan Herron

Arnold and Jo Ann Battise

Earl’s Bricktown, Inc.

Frank and Bette Jo Hill

Metro Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Gerard and Terry Bava

The Economic Club of Oklahoma

Chris Holman

Susan J.

David and Laura Beal Beale Professional Services

EDP Renewables North America, LLC

John D. Beasley

Rand and Jeanette Elliott

Mark★ and Teena Belcik

Jalal Farzaneh

Mary S. Benner★

Mohammad Farzaneh

Loyd and Judy Benson

Mike and Deb★ Felice

Paul and Colleen Bicket

Brad and Celine Ferguson

Dennis and Chris Box

Joe and Marti Ferretti

Larry and Marie Bradshaw Clifford and Connell Branan

First National Bank of Oklahoma

David Brown and Ann Noble Brown

First Security Bank and Trust Company

John and Janet Hudson

Charles Mills

Hunzicker Brothers

Mitchell's Jewelry

Michael Jackson★

Daniel★and Andrea Morgan

Bob and

Mary★

Jenkins

Barry Johnson★ and Melissa Smith-Johnson Darrell and Susan Johnson Bill and Ann Johnstone Dennis and Sandy Jones J.T. Jones

Jim and Betty Bruce

Charles and Carla Flournoy

Laurie L. Jones★

Doug and Rhonda Buckles

Timothy Foley

Randy and Connie Jones

Bob Bunce

Friday – Nichols Hills Publishing

Journey House Travel, Inc.

Derek and Toni Burch

Sam Fulkerson★ and Suzanne Mitchell

Mekki and Weaam Kassem

GableGotwals Foundation

Mark and Gayla Kelly

Steve and Linda Garrett

Alan and Angela Kennington

GE Oil and Gas

Bill and Robin King

Leonard and Martha Gillingham

Craig★ and Julie Knutson

John Cary

Harry Goldman and Jettie Person

William and Laura Laing

Chaparral Energy

Golf Shop Management, Inc.

Chase Foundation

David and April Gonzalez

Lawrence★ and

Nate and Linda Grantham

Don and Pat Capra Cardinal Engineering, Inc. David and Kafie Carman

Chris Cobb

Chet and Kimberly Collier

Kyle Graves

Competitive Power Ventures

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce

Thomas H. Conklin Lois A. Cooprider Abe A. Cornish Corporate Travel Planning Covanta Energy Corporation Cox Communications Cox Communications, Inc.-Tulsa Brian D. Craven Al and Sandra Cusack Glenn and Vivian Dale Paula J. Dalley★ Mark Davies★ and Kristin Alex Davies

Yvonne Kauger

Greg and Erin Larson Albert and Dixie Ledbetter Richard and Frances Lerblance The Lettering Shop Duke and Linda Ligon Foster and Judy Lindley

John and Marsha Greiner

Dan Little

Rick★ and Lee★ Hall

Janis Love

Irene Ham

Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation, Inc.

Royce and Kirk Hammons

Jason and Cindy Miller Glen and Yvonne Miller

Denise

Jay P. Cannon

Joel and Nikki Miliband

Michael and Sydney Homsey

Stephen and Cheryl Browne

Carol W. Byrd

Flis★

Conor Holt★ and Camille Herron

Midtown HC, LLC

Kenneth Nash Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Oklahoma Amateur Wrestling, Inc. Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities The Oklahoman ONEOK, Inc. David Ooley Mark Parker★ Richard and Gayle Parry Bill and Jeanne Patrigo Jerry and Charlette Perryman James and Sharon• Peterson Greg and Kathy Phillips Jeffrey Pierce and Gloria Pugh Pioneer Trucking, LLC Cary★ and Randa Pirrong David Pitzer Ray and Pat Potts Presbyterian Health Foundation George Proctor and Nancy Dumoff Puterbaugh Foundation Ronald Raines and Dona Vaughn

Homer and Treva Hancock

Donald and Barbara MacPherson

Meredith and Helen Hardgrave

Hamid Mahmood

Redbud Consulting

Burns and Ann Hargis

Mack and Vicky Martin

Jeffery Riles

Jane B. Harlow

Lara Mashek

Carol Ritchey

Harris Foundation, Inc.

Mason Realty Investors, Inc.

Kendra M. Robben

James and Jean Hartsuck

David★ and Nancy May

John Robinson

Kim and Suzette Hatfield

Merlene F. McAlevy

J. D. and Patricia Rohrer

Robert and Deliliah Hayes

Becky McCubbin

Pat and Marianne Rooney

Steve and Julie Raney

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donors Nebula Society Gold $5,000 +

Nebula Society Bronze $1,000 - $2,499

Foster and Judy Lindley

Pete Serrata★

Steve Agee★

7-Eleven Stores

Merlene F. McAlevy

Tony and Phyllis Shelby

Phil and Jo Albert

Ann Simmons Alspaugh

Tom and Brenda McDaniel

Max and Gena Showalter

Martha Burger

Kevin Baldwin

Burrel and JoAnn McNaught

Darrell and Margaret Smokewood

Jack and Sylvia• Golsen

Terry Baransy

Kenneth Nash

Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company

David and Laura Beal

David Ooley

Loyd and Judy Benson

Richard and Gayle Parry

Doc and MarEllen Benson

Greg and Kathy Phillips

Linda P. Lambert

Tom and Jo Brown

Cary★ and Randa Pirrong

Mason and Joye McLain

Doug and Rhonda Buckles

Presbyterian Health Foundation

Buddy and Jennie Medbery

Bob Bunce

Gene Rainbolt

Ron and Kandy Norick

Don and Pat Capra

George and Mary Ellen Randall

Jeffry and Julie Puryear

Roy and Pat Chandler

Steve and Julie Raney

Bill• and Sherry Conger

Jeffery Riles John Robinson

J.T. Petherick and Casey Ross-Petherick★ Ralph and Sandy Sallusti Ira and Sandy Schlezinger

William and Alden Snipes Bob★ and Pamela Spinks Mark and Lela Sullivan Peter and Frances Swenson Victoria K. Swinney★ Marvona and Michael Tavlin Clayton and Marnie Taylor Stratton Taylor Phillip Teel

Robert Henry★ and Jan Ralls Henry

Dick and Jeannette Sias

Dan and Prudence Little Macklanburg-Hulsey Foundation, Inc.

Linda C. Tucker

Richard P. & Norma T. Small Foundation

Coppermark Bank Joe and Valerie★ Couch

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

Jeanne Hoffman Smith

Pat and Marianne Rooney

Glenn and Vivian Dale

Shannon B. Rundell

University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.

Jerry Vannatta

Kyle Dean

Betty L. Wooden

Gary and Anne Shaner

Frederick Drummond

Stephanie Shanor

Dick Dulaney

Tony and Phyllis Shelby

Phyllis Edson

Bob and Pamela Spinks

Jim and Christy Everest

Peter and Frances Swenson

Joe and Marti Ferretti

Marvona and Michael Tavlin

Steve and Linda Garrett

Clayton and Marnie Taylor

Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation/ Inasmuch

Mike and Wanda Gilliam

Cullen and Bonnie Thomas

Irene Ham

Joseph and Cynthia Walkowski

Christopher and Jacqueline Fiegel

Jane B. Harlow

David and Rhonda Walters

Kim and Suzette Hatfield Robert and Deliliah Hayes

Richard Wansley and Meredith Davison

Gary and Alyce Sue Homsey

Chuck and Renate Wiggin

Ronnie and Shahnaaz Irani

John Michael and Kathy Williams

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Vernon and Nancy Vollertsen Tina Walker Joseph and Cynthia Walkowski David and Rhonda Walters Richard Wansley and Meredith Davison Jean M. Warren Weokie Credit Union Leo and Nancy Werneke Ellen Jayne Wheeler Martha E. White Chuck and Renate Wiggin

Nebula Society Silver $2,500 - $4,999

Jay and Valerie Hannah Harrison and Elaine Levy Bob and Jeaneen Naifeh and O’Gwynn Marty★

Deborah★

Bob and Mary Jenkins

James Pickel

Bill and Ann Johnstone

The Wind Coalition

Marsh and Debbie Pitman

J.T. Jones

Jay and Lyndi Wright

Jim Vallion

Yvonne Kauger

Stars Patron Gifts up to $999

Lou C. Kerr/The Kerr Foundation, Inc.

10 GYM

Craig★ and Julie Knutson

A Good Egg Dining Group

Hershel Lamirand

AAA of Oklahoma

Kurt and Cathy Leichter

Ricardo Abakah

Billy Lewis

Ed and Carol Abel

Duke and Linda Ligon

Terry N. Abernathy

Mike

Wimmer★

Muhammad Yasin Lawrence and Sheryl Young

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donors ABQ Health Partners

Gary and Margo Anderson

Cassie Ball★

Accel Financial Staffing Specialists

Jack Anderson and Cheryl Parrott

Steven and Brenda Ballard

Access to Counseling Services

Mark and Melissa Anderson

Ackerman McQueen

Michael A. Anderson

Active Chiropractic Health & Wellness Co.

Mike and Rita Anderson

Cristine M. Adams Anthony and Antoinette Addeo Christin Adkins Ben and Nancy Adkins Traci C. Adkins William S. Adler Robert and Elizabeth Albright Edward and Donna Alexander William and Katherine Alexander

Oscar Anderson John and Conny Andres Betty Andrews Margaret Andrews Andy Alligator’s Fun Park David and Jean Anspaugh Bob and Nancy Anthony Antioch Church Issei

Aoyama★

Rita A. Aragon

Allegiance Credit Union

Dan and Eleanor Armstrong

Jenni Allen★

Trina Arnold★

Gene and Kay Allen

Artman Real Estate Inc.

Robert D. Allen

Glenn S. Asato

Aller, Inc.

Joey and Belinda Ashley

Howard and Kathryn Allnutt

Lonnie and Monica Ashley

Patricia A. Allspaw

Rachel F. Ashwood

Jerome and Judy Altshuler

Rana J. Askins★

Alvarez de Bennett Law, P.C.

Estate of Dorothy Maye Atkins

Amateur Softball Association

Jack Atkins

Amber Oaks Veterinary Hospital, PLLC

Steven J. Aton★

American Insurance Administrators, Inc.

Rob Auger

America’s Fast Lane Lauren N. Anders

Frank J. Atwater Gordon and Jane★ Austin Brad and Leah Avey Aztec Building Systems, Inc. B.C. Clark Jewelers, Inc. Ray and Jannelle Babb Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q Neil and Jody Bagdis Kilmer and Debra Bagley Tyler Bahner Tom and Debra Bailey Mark and Sally Bair Traci A. Bair Gordon and Vada Baird Jay Baker and Jennifer Heavner Baker Chelsea M. Baldwin★

Mary C. Baltierra Bank of Arizona Adam R. Banner Geoff Hefner and Rose Barber Michael and Anita Barlow Brian A. Barnes Cyndy M. Barnes Marilyn K. Barnes Dannette Barnett Cody and Kelly Barnett Thomas and Carlice Barnett Ken and Nanci Barr William and Phyllis Barr Mike Barr James and Barbara Barrett Julie Barron Dan Barron David Barry and Leta Bills Barry Gene and Barbara Bartels Danny Barth Robert and Dona Barth Robb Bartlett Craig Barton Jennifer L. Basile★ Hamden and Robyn Baskin Stan Basler John and Linda Bass Thomas and Grace Batt Deborah Baucom Robert and Andrea Bauer Carter and Cara Baumert Carol S. Beard Glen and Delpha Beck Jonathan Beck John and Serena Beckett Jarrod Beckstrom John Bedford★ and Jo Rowan★ Claude and Barbara Beeler Shelley A. Beene Richard and Mary Beisel Bell & Rhodes, P.C. Ashley M. Bellet★ Robert and Ellen Bemis

Benjamin Bench and Chelsey Emmett Donald and Linda Ann Bendure Dale Bennett Regina J. Bennett★ Ike and Sherry Bennett David and Susan Bennett Blythe Benson★ Lloyd A. Benson Alan and Nina Benson Chris Bentley★ Lynda S. Bentley Frank K. Berfield Danita R. Berg Terry and Pamela Bergdall Eric and Leslie★ Berger Gene Bergstresser Pavel S. Berloff Noel and Engeline Bermudez Molly H. Bernard Ellen D. Berney Dale and Susie Berning Jeff Berry Berryhill’s Best Buy Best Buy Auto Sales Kyle Bethel Norwood Beveridge Kenneth and Jo Ann Bierman Big Dog Sportswear Steve Billey Denise D. Binkley★ Jerry and Annette Bird George and Leah Bird Stephen J. Bird Donald E. Bishop Robert W. Bishop Susan W. Bize BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Chris and Cynthia Black David M. Black Jerry M. Black R.D. and Cathryn Black Troy D. Black Charles and Carol Blackwood

focus spring 2013

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donors Lowry and Rebecca Blakeburn

Ann Brown

Holly Carias

Mary Jo Blakeburn

Bruce and Peggy Brown

Kenneth★ and Lois Carlton

Robert V. Blakeburn

Bennie and Deborah Brown

Caroleen R. Carman

Kevin and Hilarie Blaney

Mark and Margo Brown

Frank and Carol Carney

G.T. and Libby Blankenship

Marquetta G. Brown

David and Sharon Carpenter

Bevery Blanton

Roxie A. Brown★

Tabatha M. Carr

Kyle★ and Krista Blaser

Robert and Karen Browne

Kevin E. Carrel

Bryan and Julie Blesoe

Sean and Kimberli Brownlee

Michael J. Carrier

Boardwalk Salon

Robert G. Brubaker

Brent and Lisa Carroll

Stephen S. Boaz

Robert and Sharon Bruce

Joe Carson, P.C.

Richard★

and

Pamela★

Bobier

Connie M. Bryan

Joe and Lori Carter

Keith Bohanan

Palmer and Carole Bryant

Mark and Donna Carter

Annie L. Bohanon

Kent★

Dale Bohn

Raquel Bueno

Bill Case

Richard and Debra★ Boles

Anne R. Bunting

Patrick and Robi Casey

Richard and Melissa Bonacquista

Ernest and Christy Burbage

Tasha R. Casey-Loveless★

Ken and Gerry Bonds

Clem Burdick

Earnest and Floris Cash

Boomerang Car Wash

Kevin L. Burditt

Terrance and Karla Cason

Stephen M. Booth

Patricia A. Burgess

James G. Caster

Melanie K. Borger★

William and Charlotte Burk

Jeff Castleberry★

Mark A. Bosley

Bryan Burke

Richard and Rosemary Cato

Teddy and Sandy Bottger

Jean C. Burke

Judy Cawthon

Boulevard Steak House & Martini Bar

Edward and Martha Burke

Walter and Ellen Chahanovich

Douglas and Ruth Burkert

Angelique M. Chamberlain

Brenda Burkett

Richard and Katherine Champlin

Kristen Burkholder★

Benjamin H. Chang★

Edward A. Boydston

Rick Burns

Phyllis D. Boyson

Ralph and Rebecca Burns

Sandy S. Chang, Esq. and Fonda B. Wu

John and Sharon Bozalis

Richard and Sally Burpee

Lisa L. Braaten

Bob and Denise★ Burton

Danny and Caren Bradberry

Donna M. Burton

Kay Bradley

Norma W. Burton

Robert and Doris Bradway

Phillip and Heather Busey

Rick Bragga and Debbie Mohring-Bragga

Chip Byars

David Brahm and Karen Hunold

Lechelle Calderwood★

Brianna K. Brandon

Joseph and Trudy Campbell

Art and Breda Bova Bobby Boyanton and Alejandra Boyanton-Cano

Robert• and Marilyn Brasher

and Lauri Buchanan

Mary Gilmore Caffrey

Patrick and Mary Campbell

Robert and Kathleen Carter

Scott Chapline Richard and Ruth Charnay Tara R. Chavis David and Adra Cheek Cheering Hearts, LLC. Cheever’s Flowers James T. Chen★ Rocky Chen Karen Chen★ John D. Chiaf Chick-Fil-A

Shin Cho Li-Hsin Chou Adam Christensen Chrysler Group, LLC Delbert Clancy Jackie Clark James and Cheri Clark Paul M. Clark Stan Clark Classic Cabinets, Inc. Brad and Dorothy Claussen Mike and Jane Cleary Regina A. Clemens-Fox★ Shaun G. Coates★ Tim Coburn Aubrey and Meredith Cocklin Jeff and Ali Coffman Kent and Patricia Cohenour Tom Cohoon Scott and Sherri Colbert Cole & Reed, P.C. David R. Cole Brian Coleman Douglas and Frances Coleman Steve A. Coleman Wallace and Emogene Collins

Mary E. Brewer★

Robert Campos

Bobbi Bridges★

Martin Canillas

Tim Brittingham

Steven and Vickey★ Cannady

Kathy Broad★

Children’s Medical Research Institute, Inc.

Larrita L. Canova

Diana E. Brooks★

Marvin and Mary Chiles

Terry R. Conley

Voorhis C. Cantrell

Jack and Wynona Brooks

Chili’s - Quail Springs

Connelly Family Trust

Dan and Jennifer Card

Paul and Barbara Brou

Chilli’s at Belle Isle

James Conner

John M. Carey

Charlie Chivers

Jack and Iris Cook

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focus spring 2013

Gary Childers

William E. Collins Angela R. Comer ComStar Advisors, LLC

donors Edward and Kaye Cook Reggie and Linda Cook Linda S.

Cook★

Louise Cook Michelle K.

Cook★

John and Cindy Crittenden Joey C.

Croslin★

Jonathan W.

Cross★

Michael and Gayla★ Degiusti

Kathleen Duncan

David W. Degnan

Walter and Allie Duncan

Clare E.

Delaney★

Dunlap Codding, P.C.

Avery N. Crossman

Jaime and Raenee★ Delgado

Robert Dunlap

George and Cheryl Crotts

Al and Judy Depee

Kevin Dunnington

Sally S. Cook

Kevin F. Crowe

Paul L. Derby

Lynn Dunson

Jackie and Barbara Cooper

Sterling and Liza Cryder

William D. Deringer

Joel★ and Rachel Durham

Casey and Keri Cooper

Richard Cudjo and Paula Root

John and Polly Derr

Dale and Donna Durnell

Roy and Georgia Cooper

Kristin N. Culver

Tricia Derryberry

James and Judith Dzur

Terri Cooper

Sean S. Cummings

Earl’s Rib Palace

James and LaRue Coover

Jayne E. Cunningham

Designer Rugs and Import Group

Gary Copeland

Bristi Cure

Thomas Devine and Sharon Betsworth★

Zachary A. Coplon

Charles and Nancy Curless

Richard DeVore

James Eccles

George S. Corbyn

Tree Currier

Matt Echols

Justin and Brandy★ Corcoran

Jolene Curry

Donna Dhone-Horner and Howard Horner

Nicholas and Megan Cordle

Brad and Patricia Curtis

Brian Dickerson

Edward and Debra Eckhart

Mark Corlee

Cusack Meats

Kenneth and Janice Dickerson

Eckroat Investments LLC

Chris Cwiklinski

Dieco Digital

Steve Eckroat

John Cory

Joseph A. Czoch

Elizabeth J. Diener★

Greg★ and Chris Eddington

Mark Costello

Goran Da Silva

David Diggs

Edmond Music, Inc.

Art and Sandy Cotton

Don and Alice Dahlgren

Michael Edmonds

Richard and Marilyn Coulson

Marlin and Janice Dahlke

Jim Ditmars and Cathy Christensen

Becky N. Cousins

Ronald and Barbara Dall

Luther and Suzanne Cowan

Dallas Cowboys Football Club, LTD.

Joe Cory

Wanda L. Coward David G. Cowart Nancy A.

Cowden★

Cox Convention Center Kenneth and Nancy Cox Pam Cox Denney★ and Susan Crabaugh Duane and Frieda Crabaugh Steve Godber and Alicia Crabb George and Lelah Craig Robert and Mary Crain Barbara S. Crandall★ Wayne and Carmen Craney LuAnn Cravens Crawford & Associates, P.C. Cindy Crawford John and Melissa Crawford

Juliet Dixon Ms. Mary Dixon Tim and Melissa Dixon

Joe Eaton Larry Eberhardt

Larry Eck★

Orville Edwards Michael and Kendall★ Ellexson Lynn Elliott Ellis Organization LLC

Dallas Stars

Angela Do★

Steve and Jessica Daniels

Robert Doenges

Gaelen and Mea Daum

Ryan Dooley

Robert and Mary Davidson

James and Barbara Dorff

Scott C. Davidson★

Robert Dorman★

Walker Davidson

Charles and Cheryl Dorrance

Danny and Karen Davis

William and Barbara Doty

Linda Davis

Russell and Sandra Doty

Oren W. Davis

Double Dave’s Pizzaworks

Rose Ann Davis

Dennis and Mary Doubleday

William R. Davis

Judy A. Douglas

Enel Green Power North America, Inc.

Yumi Davis

Jeanne Dover★

Denise Engle

Thomas E. Daxon★

Julie L. Dowler

Susan Englert

Charles and Renee Day

Patricia J. Downing

Kraettli and Kay Epperson

Christopher M. Day★

Alexis Downs★

Justin Eppler

Peter M. Day

George and Paula Drew

ES2, Inc.

Drury Hotels

Kyle D.

Dean★

Boone Ellis Robert and Nancy Ellis Tracy and Tristan Ellis Harlan and Ramona Elvik Donald and Suzanne Emler Empire Elite, LLC Enbridge Enchanted Door Imad Enchassi★

Jimmie and Krystal Dedmon

David and Karen Duck

Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City

Deep Fork Wood Grill & Seafood

Tracee K. Duerson★

Barbara L. Eskridge

Mike and Karan Crepps

Duncan Brothers Salon

Esther Women

Christina L. Crippen

Donald and Kathleen Dees

Duncan Health Care, Inc.

Everything Barbeque, LLC

Crawley Petroleum Corporation Von Creel

focus spring 2013

31

donors Extreme Animals, Inc.

Kathryn Frazee

Pete Gelvin

Mark Griffin★ and Joy Pendley

Factor 110, LLC

Chester Frazier

David and Lael George

Raymond and Nancy Griffin

Paul and Catherine Fagan

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Elizabeth A. George

David Grigg

Stephen George

Larry and Judith Grillot

Charles and Julia Germany

Groendyke Transport, Inc.

Get Glowing

David and Susan Gross

Philip and Leanna Geyer

Ground Water Protection Council

Arnold and Mari Fagin Bryan

Farha★

Christiane B. Faris Dorothy Faris James and Miki Farris Bobby Faulk Jessica A. Fay★ Robert Gilliland and Ann Felton Gilliland

Cathy A. Freede Leamon and Fay Freeman Jessica A. French Marie Frezzo Dominic Frimberger Stephen and Nancy Friot Michael and Elaine Frizzell Renee Frye

Dallas and Christine Ferguson

Thomas Fugard

David and Cheryl Ferguson

Larry and Carol Fugit

Gregg Feronti

Full Circle Bookstore

Lynn Fielding

Connie W. Fuller

Ivan and Inga Filippo

Douglas and Susie Fuller

Yvon Flis-Aime and Concepcion Martinez Gutierrez

Fred and Ann Fulmer

First Commercial Bank John and Pamela Fischer Tony Fitch and Leslie Wileman Don and SoRelle Fitzgerald

Jamie D. Furche Carol Gaddis Gaillardia Country Club Charles and Kerri Gale

Karen Ghormley John and Susan Gibbs Andy Gibson★ Keith and Brandi★ Gibson Gilbert and Alena Gibson Katie Giddens James and Nina Gilliland John and Roberta Gingerich Marshall Glenn★ David and Tiffany Gobble Kay Goebel John Goelz Patricia Goetz Gold Star Graphics Stanton and Barbara Goldberg

Becky Fleming

John Gall and Adrienne Haddock-Gall

Beth Fleming★

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Barry and Gay Golsen

Charles Flint★

Denis Galle

James and Elizabeth Gondles

Tracy A. Floreani★

Brent Galyon

Lisa Gonzales

Harry Flynn

Charles Gann and Carol Hall

José Gonzalez

David Foose

Murla J. Gann★

Steven Gooch★

Bill and Geneva Foote

Louis and Anne Garbarino

Gooden Group

Foothills Golf Club

Trish Garcia★

Judy J. Gordon

Alex Forbes

Kent and Nancy Gardner

Terry and Glenda Gowens

Scott Forbes and Leslie Rainbolt

Justin and Linda Gardner

Esther L. Grabow★

Jason Foreman★

John and Ellen Garhart

Bridgette Graham

Richard and Debra Forshee

Paul Garnaas

Steven Graham and Vicky Kelly

Jerry and Elizabeth Foshee

Angela C. Garner

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Brent Foster and Keri Williams Foster★

Garnica Interiors, Inc.

Barry and Anne Gray

John and Avis Garrett Rick and Kerry Garrett

Greater Oklahoma City Chapter – United Nations Association of the USA

Dustin Garrison

Katrinka N. Greear

Linda Garrison

Danielle M. Gregoire

Lindon Gasaway

Paige Gregory★

Tim Gatton★

Helen Gretz

Helen M. Gaudin★

Bob★ and Liza Greve

Bill and Kris Frankfurt

Paul Gebb★

Alden Griesbach

Joan Frates

Marilyn Geiger

Kenna R. Griffin★

Charlene Foster Jason Foster★ Steven★ and Jennifer Foster Four Graces Pilates Studio Paul and Barbara Fox Lois Francis/Gray Matters Book Club

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focus spring 2013

Eddie Goldman

Groundwork Applied Design Sallie Groves Ruediger and Constance Guhl Ernesto Gutierrez James★ and Terressa Guzak H & W Realty, Inc. Rosalind Hage Colby and Samantha Haggard Michelle Hale★ Robert and Sue Hale Johnna Hall Kirk and Julie Hall Steve and Patty Hall Lee Hallman Wayne and Marilyn Halvorsen Mary J. Hamende Matt★ and Sheryl Hamilton Sue Ann Hamm Robert and Shayla Hammeke Hampton Inn Debby Hampton Steven and Linda Haneborg Linda Haney Ted Hans Larry Hansen Burt★ and Diane Harbison Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa Lynne Hardesty Donald Hardiman Elson and Joyce Hargrove Timothy Harlin Harvey and Karlie★ Harmon Roger Harms and Cindy Holman Helene M. Harpman Alvin★ and Beverly Harrell Mike and Carolyn Harris Dayla Harris Donald and Patricia Harris

donors Keith Harris

Audrey Heise-Fijalka

Kent Harris

Shirley Hendrick

Claude and Linda Harris

Walt and Jean Hendrickson

Lynde★ and Kathryn Harris

Amy L. Henninger

Silas Harris

Nathan Herr

Gage Harrison

Richard and Annette Herr

Nola Harrison

Heather Hessler★

Bruce and Tina Harroz

Kayla T. Hester

Joseph and Mary Ann Harroz

Tommy and Cheryl Hewett

Nicholas and Keegan Harroz

Hey Day Entertainment

Brian Harvey★

Hibdon Tires Plus

Richard and Carolyn Harvey

Mike Hicks and Maudie Miller

Brett and Krista Harvey

Virginia Hicks

Pharis Harvey

Joseph and Nannette Hight

Don and Mary Haskins

Christopher and Cheryl Hill

Gary and Mary Hatcher

Corey Hill★

Preston and Barbara Hatfield

James and Deborah Hill

Doug and Judy Haught

Kevin and Michele Hill

Jon Hausch

Dodge and Lori Hill

Matthew and Angela Hawes

John and Kristen Hillis

William and Willa Hawke

Hilton Anatole Dallas

Regina Hawkins

Bill and Carolyn Hines

Claudia Haworth

James and Joan Hirnisey

Richard Hawton

George and Donna Hirst

Russell and Jo Ellen Hayes

Brian and Laura Hobbs

Mandy

Heaps★

Nelda G.

Hobbs★

Jerry and Marilyn Hedgecock

John and Donna★ Hodkinson

Grayson Heid

Ruth C. Hoehamer

Jo

Heidebrecht★

Delton and Carole Heihn

Vincent and Mona Hoehner Kari Hoffhines Peter and Susan Hoffman Dan and Sarah Hogan Patricia Hoge James and Lynn Holdsclaw Bill and Nancy Holland Brian and Heather Holland Krysta N. Hollis Steven and Cynthia Holloway Philip and June Holloway Roger and Glenna Holloway Robert Holly Cliff and Erin Holman Jerome Holmes David and Rachel Holt Stephanie Holt

Homsey, Cooper, Hill & Associates

Ideal Homes of Norman, LP

Denny and Carolyn Hook

Alan Ingram and Lisa Ummel-Ingram

Randy Hook

Jolene R. Ingram

Marie E. Hooper★

Angela R. Innis

Kevin Hoos

Integrated Massage & Therapy College

Hooters of America, LLC Mary Jo Hope Melissa Hoppe Bambi A. Hora Douglas and Dayna Horak Jody D. Horn★ Megan E. Hornbeek Kerry Horst★ Mitchell Hort Jane Horton Aleathia Hoster John and Sally Houck Ethan House Matt Houston William and Karen Howard Steven and Melinda Howard Narrah Howard

Inter Projects, LLC Charles and Glenna Interwicz Intrust Bank, NA Isola Bella Thomas Isom★ Mark and Janette Ison It’s All Relative, Inc. Lee and Darlene Ivy J.P. Morgan Chase Bank J2ES, Inc. George and Carol Jablonski Donald Jackson Jon Jackson Scott Jackson Larry and Sara Jacobson Matthew Jacobson

Rosemary Howard★

Thomas Jaha and Linda Samuel-Jaha

Diann Harris Howell

Joseph James

Liwen Huang★

Joey Jameson

Gary and Elizabeth Huckabay

Patsy B. Jameson

Glendon Hudson

Robert and Mary Jardine

Wendy Huff

Jarvis Estates Winery

Nick Hughes

Holly D. Jarvis

Tina A. Hughes

Jebco, LLC

Wes and Frances Hull

Timothy and Laure Jenkins

Shawn and Marisela Humphries

Carol A. Jenkinson★

Deane Hundley

Eric and Tracy Jensen

James and Linda Hundley

Peter and Lesley Jensen

Mick Hundley

Peter Jensen, IV

David Hunt

Jeroco, Inc.

Gerry★ and Angela Ann Hunt

Paul and Helen Jester

Duane and Deanna Hunt

Dennis and Cheree Jeter

Viola L. Hunt★

Jim Thorpe Association, Inc.

Hunt-N-Hay, LLC

Gina Johnnie

Brian Huseman

Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler

Allen and Tera Hutson

Benny and Donna Johnson

Hyatt Place OKC Airport

Bob and Gennie Johnson

Dudley and Sue Ann Hyde

Dale and Jan Johnson

Patrick Hylton focus spring 2013

33

donors Danny and Alice Johnson

David and Lori Key

G.P. Johnson and Millie Hightower

Andy Khader★

Linda Johnson Reginald and Danne★ Johnson Richard Johnson★

Siba Kikanovic Michael and Sally Kilby Terry and Kathryn★ Kilpatrick

Rosemary Johnson

Kimberly-Clark Corporation – Jenks

Thomas and Ila Johnson

Sandy Kimerer

Brenda J.

Johnston★

Jan Kimzey

Jojo’s

J. H. and Earlene King

Beth Jones

Wayne King

Buster Jones

Kiowa Power Partners, LLC

Duane Jones

Kirkpatrick Oil Company

Jeffrey and Regina Jones

Linda Kissler

Paula and Van Jones Foundation

Denver Kitch

Rod Jones★

Jim and Pamela Klepper

Ryin Jones★

Hope S. Knight★

Stan and Debi Jones

Steve and Suzan Knight

Ted Jones

Ted and Sharon Knight

Charles Lambeth and Dyan Shaw-Lambeth★

William Jones

John and Helen Kniseley

Rosa P. Lambeth

Cliff Leonard

Jonny Carinos Country Italian

David Knooihuizen

Hershel Lamirand

Debbie Leonard

Jerry B. Jordan

Michael★ and Tempe Knopp

Jeff and Wendy Landes

Jack and Karen Leonard

Jerry and Gayle Jordan

Amanda Knowles

Cecelia Lane

Lepard Consulting, LLC

McClaran and Mary Jordan

Kenneth Kofoed

Mark and Gwen Lang

Luke Letlow

Benita Jose-Mathew★

Harold and Lou Kohlman

William and Catherine Lange

Fred Levine

Bruce Joseph

Gerald Kolb

Duane and Carole Langley

Dennis Jowaisas★

Karen Koon

Jeffrey and Mickie Lara

Ariel and Rachael Levinson-Waldman

J’s Hallmark

Hannah Kopczynski

Tim and Linda Larason

Robert Jurko

Lynn Korvick

Glenn and Sue Larson

Harry and Belia Kahl

Kevin Kosch

Marilyn J. Laughbaum

Nelma Karns

Vivian Koster

Gary and Robbie LaVelle

Suzan Karpati★

Trey Kouri

Lois Lawler Brown★

Hunter Kelly

Natasha Kreitzer

Lisa J. Lawter★

Jerry Kelly

Margaret Kriel

Ann Lawton

Scott and Angela Keneda

George Krumme

Arthur and Laana★ Layman

John and Jane Kenney

Lois and Stanley Kruschwitz

Chris Layton

Bruce Kent

Michael and Summer Krywucki

Janet Leadbetter

Nancy C. Kerr

Peter and Connie Kuebeck

David Leader and Scott Davis

William G. Kerr

Andrew Kunish

Brent Learned

Jay Kerrigan

John Kuper★

Chris and Jenny Lee

Barbara Kersey

Ai Kuroda

Melvin and Joann Lee

Greg★ and Kathy Kersgieter

Charles Kuzniar

Sammy Lee

Kester Livestock Farm

Charles and Beverly Kyriakos

Ruth G. Leebron

Mary E. Kett

John and Gayle Lackey

Don and Patti Leeman

Jo An Key

Jerry Laffoon

Carol Leese

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3 4focus focus spring spring 2013 2011

Greg Laird Eric

Laity★

David and Tambra Lamb Paul and Judy Lambert Ken Lambert

Jana K. Legako John and Celia Lehmann Gayla Bryan LeMaire and Charles LeMaire Rodney Lemons Tracy J. Lemons Carolyn B. Leonard

Lewis Jewelers, Inc. Hilda S. Lewis Bob and Kay Lewis Billy Lewis LexisNexis Rewards Program Tsao Shyr and Sinnie Li★ Richard and Diane Liebsch Roy and Judy Lindsey Kenneth and Cheryl Lisle Blake Littauer Ellis and Irene Littlejohn Betty Littleton Tony and Dee★ Llanusa Emily L. Lloyd Jane Lobbenberg Logan’s Roadhouse Robert and Gail Long Jason Bush and Jennifer Long★ Karen Long

donors Leslie Long★

John and Elizabeth Marseilles

Michael and Deborah McGuire

Midwest Bus Sales

Scott and Marilene Long

Phil and Darwina Marshall

John and Wilma McHenry

Darryl and Merea Milburn

David and Lana Lopez

Kayle Marshall

Stephen McKeever

Noma D. Gurich Miley

David and Colleen Losi

Sue Marshall

Alton McKey

Adam and Christina Miller

John and Sara Loss

Bill and Beatrice Martin

Royce McLarry

Daniel Miller

Darren Loudermilk and Sandi Miller

William★ and Alana★ Martin

Alfred McLaughlin and Joan Gilmore

David Miller

Maya B. Lowder Arthur and Paulette Lowe G.W. and Cheryl Lowry Claudine S. Loyd Charlie Ludden

Catherine T. Martin Gwen Martin Lynette L. Martin★ Ronald and Susan Martin Jacob and Stefanie Martin Derek and Marin★ Marzolf

Keren Williams McLendon★ Jerry and Louise McMahan Stephen McNair Byron and Susan McNaught Kevin and Anna McPherson

Jesse Miller Karen Miller and John Ballard Kevin Miller★ Robert and Eleanor Miller Roger and Tammy Miller Brian Minietta

Peter and Donna Marzolf

Linea McPherson and David Larson

Verona D. Lynam

Ronald Massey and Heather Coker

Amy McQuade★

Michael Mitcham

Leslie Lynch

Mathews’ Gallery

James and Christina McQuigg

Jo Beth Moad★

Orville and Lois★ Lyon

Douglas Mathies

Edward and Jan McRee

Randall and Sally Mock

James and Tommye Lyons

Roger and Dianna Matthews

John McRee

Ed Moehlenbrock and Carrie Hulett

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Inc.

Michael Matthews

Ruth Lytle-Barnaby and Jim Barnaby

Kent Mauk

Lauren L. Luge Robert and Karen Luke

Beverly Lyttle

Dann May★ and Phyllis Bernard★

James Ma★

John and Joyce May

Vicki L. MacDougall★

Melvin May

Bruce Macella★

Katherine R. Mazaheri

Matt Maddamma

Randy and Marilyn McAdoo

Magnuson Hotel & Meridian Convention Center

David McAvoy

Malcolm and Joan Maguire Faye Maher Patrick and Kathleen Mahon Matthew Mailman★ Christina M. Mallory★ Lynnell E. Mandl Bob and Mary Jane Maness Timothy and Carrie Mann Bennett and Carol★ Mannahan Ashley Manning Joseph and Odessa Manora Map Royalty, Inc. Brian★ and Jennifer Marcum Brad and Janet Marion John Marlin Vincent and Dorothy Marmorale Keith Marple Jose and Cherry Marquez

Philelle D. McBrayer The McBride Family Trust James McBride Ken and Shirley McClain Stuart and Madalyn McCollom Don and Virginia McCombs Mark and Kathy McCormick Jay and Cathy McCown Bryon and Annetta McCoy

Phil McSpadden★ Matt McWilliams★ Greg Meadows Samuel Mecum and Debra Frantz Robert and Trina Medley Jennifer Medver Jerry Mehaffey Jennie Melendez William R. Melton, USMC (Ret.) Gail D. Meltzner Leslie Meltzner Charles and Marilyn Mendenhall Joanne Menton Harvey Mercer Paul and Lou Anne Mercer Michael and Linda Merkey Harry and Hedra Merson

Carolyn McCoy

Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce

Thomas and Linda McCoy

Ronnie Metzger

George Mitcham

Kaitlin Moews Terrell Monks Charlie Monnot★ Roy Montambault Robert and Margaret Montgomery Paul and Chloe Moore Franklin and Joyce★ Moore Kay McFerrin Moore Rita King Moore Samuel Moore Teresa Moore Charles and Ruth Moorer David and Tracie Mordy Michael and Christy Mordy Cheryl Morgan★ Fred and Page Morgan Patrick and Judith Morgan William Morgan Thomas and Dixie Lou Morris Jim and Lou Morris

Kathy and Gregory McCracken

Ted

Matt McCreary

Ronald and Debbie Metzner

Angela Morrison

Mark McCubbin

Marty and Shannon Meyer

Jimmy and Sandra Moseley

Jan McDaniel★

Becky Meyer

Cal and Eleanor Moser

Ken McDaniel

Robin★ and Shawn Meyers

Chuck Moss

Pam McDermott

Paul and Nancy Michalik

MTM Recognition

George and Alma McElhoe

Midas

Davalu C. Mudd-Parrish

Colin McEwen

MidFirst Bank

Lori Mueller

Metzler★

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35

donors Mark and Verena Mulder

L. Nutter

Daniel and Julie Palazzo

Pirates Alley

James and Dorian Mulligan

Jeffrey and Staci Oakes

Scott Palmieri

Cecil Pirrong

Erin E. Mullins

Glenna Oakley

Panera Bread

Vladimir and Dorothy Pishkin

Naim Mumallah★

Josh O’Brien and Susan Dawson-O’Brien

Parker Powell, LLC

Frank Pitezel

Bill and Suzanne Parker

PM Group

Brad Parker

Daniel P’Ng

Garrett Parker

David Poarch and Carol Herlihy-Poarch

Dorothy A. Murphy Mercedes C. Murphy Tiffany R. Murphy★ Lloyd and Nancy Musselman Todd Naifeh Randy and Cara Nance Kelli O’Hara Naughton George Nava Nathaniel Navey Vincent and Karen Nealey David★ and Joanne Necco Bradley Nelson James Nelson Peter and Virginia Nelson Lauren Nettleton Kent Newberry Pam Newby Court Newkirk Zachary Newland Michael and Shauna Newman Penny Newman★ Rodney★ and Ann Newman Wes and Dawna Newton

David and Dayna O’Dens Robert and Marcia Odman Marty★ and Deborah★ O’Gwynn

Nancy S. Parrott

Oklahoma Business Ethics Foundation

Rusty Partee

Oklahoma City All Sports Association

Pathways Professional Counseling

Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Randy and Bonnie Patterson

Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club

Linda R. Pate

Doyle and Sonja Patton Homer and Ramona Paul

Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel

William and Barbara Paul

Oklahoma City Municipal Court

Scott and Nancy Paulger

Oklahoma City Pianists Club

Dannan Payne

Oklahoma City Redhawks

Fred Payne

Oklahoma Conference Cabinet Spouses

William and Gail Payne

Oklahoma County Bar Association

Jerry and Shelly Peace Wendy Pearson

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Donald Pekrul

Oklahoma Music Protégé Foundation

Larry and Deanna Pendleton

Oklahoma Safety Management Council

William and Mary Penwell

Robert Pelczarski Camal Pennington

Oklahoma State Parks

Jerod Peper

Robert and Vanmai Nguyen

Oklahoma State University Athletics

Eldon Perieda

Thanh Nguyen

Old Chicago

Amber Niblett

Penny Oleson

Frederick and Linda Nichols

Ted and Frances Oney

John and Mary Nichols

Pat Oplotnik★

Larry and Polly Nichols

Orange Leaf

David and Betty Nittler

Orr Oil & Gas E&P, Inc.

Next Era Energy Resources

David• and Eualie Nixon

Christiaan and Heidi★ Osborn

Ronni Perrin Bobby Perry Ronald and Janet Petty Dale and Linda Pfundt Arnaud Pham Vuong Pham

Poblano Grill Paul and Patricia Podolec Willie Points Jennifer R. Polvado Ponca City Development Authority Paul and Bridget Poputa-Clean John and N. June Porter Mickey and Bertha Potts Gerald and Melissa Powell Robert and Kimberly Powell John Power Pam Prentice Parrish Steven Presson and Jean Giles★ Janice M. Prestwood Norris and Betty Price Mark and Janet Price Lessley Price Phyllis Prichard Estherine Prince Kathleen Pritchett★ Pro Camps USA Prodigal Hockey, LLC Professional Turf Products Lori Puckett Daniel and Bonita Pulver Karel Putman

Jean Phelan-Summins

Quail Creek Golf & Country Club

Dionne Phelps★

Farhan Quereshi Quicker Liquor

Willard Nixon

Helenea Osborne

Charles Njenje

Jerome Osborne

Terry Phelps★ and Claudia Carroll-Phelps★

Lisa Nolan

Karley A. Osborne

Phillips Murrah, PC

Ron and Gay Norgaard

Mark Osby

Corey Phillips

Clint Normore★

Radisson Hotel Phoenix – Chandler

Brian Overling★

Jerry and Jill Phillips

Marvin and Glenda Northcutt

Liz Ragland

M. and H. E. Overstreet

Marjorie J. Phillips

Rob and Sara Northwood

Frank Ragsdale★

Carol Overton

Patricia Phillips

O’Tar and Elissa Norwood

Ramco Packers, Inc.

Kim D. Owen

John and Vicki Phillips

Katherine Novak

Lindsey M. Rames

Russell Pack★

Mitch and Karla Pierce

Philip Ramey

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focus spring 2013

Socorro Quintero★

donors Naveen Ramkumar

David Rhoades

Donald and Marion Routh

Jeanette Schreiber

Faye Ramsey

Michael and Carol Rhodes

Eleanor Rowan

David and Nevonna Schroeder

Archie★

and Kathy Randall

John and Helene Rhodes

Donna Rowlan

Carolyn Schulte

Dixi Randall

Timothy★ and Deborah Rhodes

Bruce Roy

Floyd and Mary Schulte

Brad and Adrienne Randel

Troy and Melva Rich

Kevin and Nancy Roy

Bradd and Madeline Schwartz

Jamal Rankins

Jorge Martinez and Elizabeth Richards

RSE - Solara

Frank and Yvette Schycker

Jacob and Brittney Richardson

Linda Rubens Carl and Deborah Rubenstein

Nita J. Searcy

Gordon Rickard

Julie E. Russell★

Teri Ridings

Thomas and Vicki Russell

John and Jessica★ Riesenberg

Todd Rust★

Dennis Rigdon★

B.R. and Judy Rutherford

Matthew and Stephanie Riley

Angela D. Rutledge★

Thomas Riley

Andreas Rydholm

Don★ and Lucinda Risi

John and Lois★ Salmeron

Darold and Ruby Ritchie

Frances Kay Samaripa

Kelly Rizley

Sammy & Jacqueline Kouri Foundation

Linda J. Ransom F. Beverly Rapp Paul and Pamela★ Ray Thomas and Linda Ray Sandra Raye Kim Rayno RCB Bank Red Coyote, LLC Red Rock Fitness Caitlin A. Redding Adele M. Rehm Andrew and Lisa Reichardt Jean Reichert Gordon and Louann Reische Renaissance Dallas Hotel Renaissance Salon and Spa Residence Inn Residence Inn - Albuquerque Marvin and Linda Resnick Berta Faye Rex Jay and Damaris Reynolds Joe Reynolds Joye Reynolds Sheldon and Carol Reznik

Terry and Beverly Roark

Scott and Janet Seefeldt Bernard Seegel Gabriel and Melody★ Seeley Gordon Sellon Deborah Senner Seth Wadley Ford Lincoln David and Paula Severe Stanford and Carol Sewell James Shadid Ned Shadid

Kay Sandel★

Farida Shams★

Gary and Carol Sander

Mahmood★ and Roya Shandiz

Sanders Trenching, LLC

Gary and Anne Shaner

Darrell and Kimerly Sanders

Ben and Shirley Shanker

Keith and Poleteme Sappenfield

Matthew Sharp

Jesse and Carrie★ Sauer

Julie Shatswell★

Robert and Kathleen Sauers

John Shaw

Scott Savage★

Kari Shaw★

Gary and Frances Savely

Ed Sheakley

Charles Saviers

Robert and Mary Sheets

Peggie Saxton

Jim and Melanie★ Shelley

Dennis and Leslie Schaefer

John Shelton

Kimberly Schafer

Bobby and Zann Shelton

Schardein and Company Salon

Courtney and Elaine Shenkle

Vicki Schilling

Bob and Kay Sherrill

John★ and Pamela Schimek

Chris and Chastity Sherron

James Schmaelzle

Theodore and Emily Shierk Don and Barbara Shinn

Christopher Roman Nose★

Barry Schmelzenbach and Celestia Stacy-Schmelzenbach

Ronton, Inc.

Julie Schmidt

Dale Ross★

Charles and Jane Schneeberger

John Ross

Mary Schneeberger

William and Lil Ross

David Schneider

Linda Rosser

Blair and Jeannie Schoeb

Dana and Deborah Rothaus

Linda H. Schoenhals

Edmund and Wadad Rotzinger

Fred and Patricia Schonwald

Edward Rousar

Otis Schoonover

Roberts Truck Center, Inc. Louisa Roberts Clinton and Rachel Roberts Alex Robertson Bruce and Lisa Robertson Joe and Jennifer Robertson Scott and Katie Robertson Norma K. Robertson Justin and Allison Robinson Max Robinson Austin and Susan Robinson Valerie D. Robinson★ Rocky Ridge Wind Project James and Sue Ann Rodgers Angela Rogers Keith and Lynne Roller Lee Peoples★ and Emma Rolls★ Robert and Patty Roloff

Jennifer Shipley Bill Shockey Shoe Gypsy Patrick Shore Evan Shough★ Showboat Branson Belle Laura Shroyer Jordan Sibley Susan Sigmon

focus spring 2013

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donors David Sikes

Christopher Spendlove

Studio Nails

Silver Dollar City

Cinda Spicer

Clarence and Patricia Sturm

Diana Silver

Adria Sprigler

Rachel Suggs★

Damario Solomon Simmons and Mia Fleming

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church

Gale Sullenberger

Jim and Kathleen Simmons

Richard and Kathleen St. Denis

Darryl and Janet Sinclair

Guy and Priscilla★ Stagner

Ann Skelton

Amanda M. Stankus

Skirvin Hilton

Gary and Jean Stanlake

Michael Slack and Renée Boone

Jack and Virginia Stanley

Rial and Janice Sloan

Carla L. Stanton★

Daniel and Kimberly Small

Gabriel and Terry Starace

David and Karen Smardo

John Starkey★

SMG

Jason Starkovich

Ardrea L. Smith

Starlight Hair Salon

Brian and Monica Shaw Szymanski

Stephen and Carol Smith

Philip and Christine Stathis

Habib and Tara Tabatabaie

Debra A. Smith★

Ann K. Stearns

Aaron and Rebecca Tagerson

Diana L. Smith

Robert Steele

Tan & Tone America

Chuddie and Dorothy Smith

Steven Steele

Phyllis M. Tarpenning

Eric and Lori Smith

Susanna M. Stefanek

Emmit and Dolina Tayloe

Frank Smith

Richard and Linda Stegemerten

Dana Taylor

Greggory and Heather Smith

Gerald Steichen

Dawnetta Taylor

Janet Smith

Stefani Stein

Jason Taylor★

Jimmy Smith

Robert and Marsha Stephenson

Robert and Janel Taylor

John and Mary Jane Smith

Beth Stetson★

Steve Taylor★

John Smith

Karen L. Stevens

Travis and Dawn Taylor

Kade Smith

Joshua and Kelli★ Stevens

Bruce and Gail Teabeault

Makenna L. Smith

James and Linda Stewart

Pam A. Smith

Sandy Stewart

Albert Telsey and Leslie Schwartz

C.J. and Patsy Smith

Sherilyn S. Stickley

Brady Templeton and Cassandra Benoist-Templeton

Richard Smith

Scott Stone

Melissa Tener

Robert and Babette Smith

William and Betty Stone

James and Dorothy★ Tennery

Ted and Patricia Smith

Jeffry Stonebreaker★

Samuel Tennison

Travis and Juanita Smith

Norman Stoner

Joyce Thedford

Valerie Smith

Jamey Storvick and Jing Wen Hsu

William and Rachel Thetford

Josh Snavely★ Derek Snell Bruce and Dana Snethen Shanna Snyder Robert and Carol Somers Carol S. Soule Spaghetti Warehouse Spartan Resources, LLC Bruce Spence Jeanie Spence

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focus spring 2013

Daniel and Phyllis Stough Jo Ann Stout

Scott and Denise Sullivan John and Stacy Sullivan Rosalie E. Summers Sunflower Farmers Market Laurie Suter James Swanson Reba Swinney H. Wanda Swisher Ruth Sychareune★

Roger and Susan Thews Jeanne H. Thomas

Terry and Pamela Thompson Larry Thorne Cary and Lillian Threat Rick and Stephanee Thurman Norman and Sheryl Thygesen Tiger Safari Zoological Park Paul Timmons Tinker Air Force Base Tinker Federal Credit Union David Tinsley Richard Tippit Milissa R. Tipton-Dunkins Titleist FootJoy Worldwide Emily Tobin Bill and Becky Tobin James and Elizabeth Tolbert Jennifer Tomme Charles and Sharon Tompkins Curtis and Kelli Tonemah Totally Tickets, Inc. Marion and Patricia Towns Charles and Judith Townsend Hank Trattner Cindy S. Treadway★

Jan E. Stovall★

Craig Thompson and Pepper Pena

Terry and Annette Stowers

Richard and Dorothy Thompson

Trends Salon, Inc.

David and Emily Stratton

Leroy and Sharon Thompson

TriCorps Security

John and Shirley Streich

Jack and Ann Thompson

Trilink Restoration Group, LLC

Angela Strickland

James Thompson

Curt and Shonna Trindle

Dan and Elizabeth Stroup

David and Jane Thompson

Louis and Charlotte Trost

Robert Strunin and Lori Dubin

Rick and Lisa Thompson

George and Shirley Huber-Smith Trotter

Mark and Wendy Treleven

donors Mac Troy and Carol Wilkinson Troy

Helen B. Vodicka

Gregory and Mary Webber

Kyia Willis

Judy Volk

Angela D. Wehling

Randi Von Ellefson★

Ray and Darlene Weimer

Jonathan★ and Elizabeth★ Willner

Long Vu

Vialo and Shannon Weis

Josh Waddell★

John and Gloria Welch

Randall and Deborah Wade

Pamela E. Welker

James Wilson and Charlotte Wood-Wilson★

Earle and Margaret Wagner

George Wells

Ron and Alice Wilson

Gary Waite and Ruth Grant

Josh and Jill Wells

Eunice R. Wimberly

Twentieth Century Class

William Wakeham★ and Patsy Glover-Wakeham

John Wensel and Renee Ross-Wensel

Austin Windover

Twentieth Century Club

Jerald and Virginia Walker

Nancy Werneke

Twin Hills Golf & Country Club

Kirk Walker

Ted and Gail Wernick

Lee and Jessica★ Tyner

Norman and Margene Walker

Robin West

Jeff and Valerie Underwood

Robert and Linda★ Walker

United Petroleum Transports

Russell and Kathy Walker

Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort

Bob and Hazel Winslow

United States Olympic Committee

Vincent and Joyce Walker

Kay and Kevin Wetmore

Winstar Golf Course

Mark and Kim Wewers

Richard and Rae Winzeler

Jane F. Wheeler

Charles Wisler

John and Beverly White

Richard Witt

Kris and Sherry White

Frederick and Zara Woerner

Lloyd and Sara White

Chaz Wolcott

Max and Janice White

Christina A. Wolf★

John and Marceline Whitfield

Michael and Betty Wolf

Jamie Whitmarsh

Joe and Jan Womack

Fred and Margaret Whittet

Stephen Wood

Virginia Whittington

Sylvia Worcester

Larry and Dawn Wiese

Dick and Anne Workman

Elizabeth Wiewel

Ann M. Worthington

Hue Kim Tu Suzanne Tucker Kevin Tully Turf Appeal Dorothy J. Turk Windle and Shirley Turley Richard Turner

United States Rowing Association

John and Deidra Wall Rosanna Wallace

University of Oklahoma Athletic Department

David Walls

The University of Oklahoma Sooner Club

William and Janet Wantland

Daniel and Stephanie U’Ren Rudolf and Elaine Valenta Valliance Bank Valvoline Instant Oil Change Nancy J. Van Antwerp Pope Van Cleef Thomas and Mona Van De Weghe Tiffany B. van der Merwe★

Gregory and Traci Walton Brad and Ann Ward Georgann Ward Jay and Brenda Ward Ryan Ward Elizabeth Ware Travis and Tiffany★ Warford Bill and Kathy Warner Larkin and Jean Warner Dave Warnke and Amber Derryberry

David Wilson Gary and Alice Wilson

Libbie Windover Wine and Palette Chris Winland Harbour★ and Mary Winn

Veronica

Wilcox★

Dick and Camilla Wright

Odalie A.

Wildes★

Sheldon and Sharon Wright

Louis Wilham

Brittnay Wycoff

Kenneth Warren

Kay Wilkes Dan and Lynn Willems

Wynn Construction Company, Inc.

Jonah Vandiver

Cary Watson and Deborah Seebeck-Watson

Seth Vannatta

Dollie D. Watson

Taye K. Van Merlin Doug and Kamee Van Meter

John and Susan Vas

Jennifer

William A. Vassar

Robert and Johnnie Watson

Rex and Sacra Vaughan

Jessica Waymire

John and Ginger Veal

We Knead You

Deborah Ventresca

Kenneth and Linda Weatherford

Zachary and Melissa Ventresca

Mary Weatherford

Scott and Kim Verplank

Freda Webb

Cheryl Versteeg

Leroy and Irene Webb

Stephen Vicary

Richard Webb

Anthony and Denise Villani

Susan and Nate Webb

Watson★

Allen and Nancy Williams Bob and Karen Williams Charlotte Williams Debbie Williams Erik and Casi Williams John and Beverly Williams Leonard and Gloria Williams Martha V. Williams Michele Williams Williams-Simpkins, Inc. Paul and Marvel★ Williamson Brad Willis

Donna J. Wyskup Albert and Bettye Yarbrough James and Nancy Yoch Young Chiropractic, Inc. Carl and Beverly Ann Young Cheryl Young★ Toni A. Young★ Z.T. Cigars, Inc. Zeta Phi Eta Alumni Cheryl Zimmerman Michael Zorba Terry Zuniga

focus spring 2013

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donors Champions Club $100

Richard and Pamela Bobier

Robert and Mary Crain

Stephen George

Ken and Gerry Bonds

Cindy Crawford

John and Susan Gibbs

Melanie K. Borger

John and Cindy Crittenden

Katie Giddens

AAA of Oklahoma

Mark Bosley

Al and Sandra Cusack

Marshall Glenn

Access to Counseling Services

Teddy and Sandy Bottger

Goran Da Silva

John Goelz

Active Chiropractic Health & Wellness Co.

Larry and Marie Bradshaw

Marlin and Janice Dahlke

Golf Shop Management, Inc.

John Brogan

Steve and Jessica Daniels

Lisa Gonzales

Martha Burger

Walker Davidson

Nate and Linda Grantham

Bryan Burke

Danny and Karen Davis

Douglas and Ruth Burkert

Michael Decker

Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Brenda Burkett

Jimmie and Krystal Dedmon

Rodney and Peggy Campbell

John and Polly Derr

Steven and Kimberly Cargill

Dave Warnke and Amber Derryberry

Allegiance Credit Union Allstate Wrestling Association Ann Simmons Alspaugh Amber Oaks Veterinary Hospital, PLLC American Fidelity Assurance Company American Fidelity Foundation Lauren N. Anders Gary and Margo Anderson Mark and Melissa Anderson Anonymous Artman Real Estate, Inc. Lonnie and Monica Ashley Rachel Ashwood

David and Kafie Carman David and Sharon Carpenter Kevin Carrel Joe and Lori Carter Chris and Danette Cassetty Richard and Rosemary Cato Chase Foundation

Danielle M. Gregoire Groendyke Transport, Inc. H & W Realty, Inc. Royce and Kirk Hammons

Tricia Derryberry

Ted Hans

Devon Energy Corporation

Carol M. Hansen

Juliet Dixon

Larry Hansen

Ms. Mary Dixon

Harris Foundation, Inc.

Tim and Melissa Dixon

Nola Harrison

Bill and Liz Donnelly

Brian Harvey

Alexis Downs

Robert Henry and Jan Ralls Henry

Frank Atwater

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Inc.

Aztec Building Systems, Inc.

Brad and Dorothy Claussen

Eckroat Investments, LLC

Kilmer and Debra Bagley

Tom Cohoon

Steve Eckroat

Tyler Bahner

Cole & Reed, P.C.

Rand and Jeanette Elliott

Glen Bailey

David Cole

Ellis Organization, LLC

Maggie Ball★ and Tony Zahn

Brian Coleman

Tracy and Tristan Ellis

Susan Barber and David Nagle

Steve Coleman

Empire Elite, LLC

William and Phyllis Barr

Chet and Kimberly Collier

Tricia L. Everest

James and Barbara Barrett

Connelly Family Trust

Everything Barbeque, LLC

James and Kay Bass

James Conner

Paul and Catherine Fagan

John and Linda Bass

Casey and Keri Cooper

Mike and Deb Felice

Carter and Cara Baumert

Gary Copeland

Brad and Celine Ferguson

Gerard and Terry Bava

George Corbyn

First Commercial Bank

Jonathan Beck

Justin and Brandy Corcoran

Harry Flynn

Shelley A. Beene

Abe Cornish

Bell & Rhodes, P.C.

Joe Cory

Frankfurt, Short, Bruza Associates, P.C.

Dale and Susie Berning

John Cory

Kyle Bethel

Art and Sandy Cotton

Big Dog Sportswear

Cox Communications

Robert Bishop

Cox Communications, Inc.-Tulsa

Susan Bize

David and Karen Duck

Michael and Skoshi Heron Jack and Susan Herron Joseph and Nannette Hight Joe Hill and Julia Branch Vincent and Mona Hoehner Brian and Heather Holland Roger and Glenna Holloway Gary and Alyce Sue Homsey J.R. and Patsy Homsey Melissa Hoppe Diann Harris Howell Nick Hughes Wes and Frances Hull Shawn and Marisela Humphries Hunt-N-Hay, LLC

Kathryn Frazee

Patrick Hylton

Josephine W. Freede

Isola Bella

Dominic Frimberger

Its All Relative, Inc.

Carol Gaddis

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank

Cox Convention Center

John Gall and Adrienne Haddock-Gall

Scott Jackson

Chris and Cynthia Black

Denney★ and Susan Crabaugh

Garnica Interiors, Inc.

Troy Black

Duane and Frieda Crabaugh

Steve and Linda Garrett

Bryan and Julie Blesoe

Steve Godber and Alicia Crabb

David and Lael George

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focus spring 2013

Jebco, LLC Peter and Lesley Jensen Jim Thorpe Association, Inc. Gina Johnnie

donors Rosemary Johnson

Cliff Leonard

L. Nutter

Joe and Jennifer Robertson

Jeffrey and Regina Jones

Debbie Leonard

Jeffrey and Staci Oakes

Scott and Katie Robertson

Ted Jones

Billy Lewis Tom and Judy Love

OGE Energy Corporation Foundation, Inc.

Norma K. Robertson

Joseph David Advertising Lou C. Kerr/The Kerr Foundation, Inc.

Beverly Lyttle

Kester Livestock Farm Mary E. Kett Siba Kikanovic Michael and Sally Kilby

Patrick and Kathleen Mahon

Oklahoma Amateur Wrestling, Inc.

Justin and Allison Robinson Angela Rogers Robert and Patty Roloff

Kayle Marshall

Oklahoma City All Sports Association

Catherine T. Martin

Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel

B.R. and Judy Rutherford

Roger and Dianna Matthews

Oklahoma Safety Managment Council

Andreas Rydholm

Scott Palmieri

Sammy & Jacqueline Kouri Foundation

Parker Powell, LLC

Freddy Sanchez

David McAvoy

Pathways Professional Counseling

Sanders Trenching, LLC

Glynn and Sandy McCauley

Bill and Jeanne Patrigo

Ken and Shirley McClain

Dannan Payne

Tom and Brenda McDaniel

Wendy Pearson

Alton McKey

William and Mary Penwell

Charles Kuzniar

McLaughlin Family Charitable Fund

Ronni Perrin

Ann Lacy

Burrel and JoAnn McNaught

Greg Laird

Kevin and Anna McPherson

David and Tambra Lamb

Linea McPherson and David Larson

Sandy Kimerer Jan Kimzey Wayne King Steve and Suzan Knight Craig★

and Julie Knutson

Trey Kouri Natasha Kreitzer Andrew Kunish

Mark and Gwen Lang

David and Nancy May

Dana and Deborah Rothaus

Melvin May Randy and Marilyn McAdoo

James Peterson Ronald and Janet Petty Greg and Kathy Phillips Marjorie J. Phillips

Paul and Kim Sanders Frank and Yvette Schycker Seth Wadley Ford Lincoln Bill and Pam Shdeed Ed Sheakley Bobby and Zann Shelton Pat and Sheryl Sheppard Chris and Chastity Sherron Max and Gena Showalter Dick and Jeannette Sias

Phil McSpadden

Mitch and Karla Pierce

Robert and Jeanne McSpadden

Pioneer Trucking, LLC

Greg Meadows

Cecil Pirrong

Buddy and Jennie Medbery

Frank Pitezel

Herman and LaDonna Meinders

David Pitzer

Chris and Jenny Lee

Metro Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Robert and Kimberly Powell

Carol Leese

Marty and Shannon Meyer

Kurt and Cathy Leichter

R.K. Black, Inc.

David Miller

Rodney Lemons

Rainbo Service Co.

Jesse Miller

Ramco Packers, Inc.

Charles Mills

Faye Ramsey

George Mitcham

Archie and Kathy Randall

Kaitlin Moews

Dixi Randall

Brian and Monica Shaw Szymanski

Chuck Moss

James Ravannack

Dawnetta Taylor

Mark and Verena Mulder

Red Coyote, LLC

Bruce and Gail Teabeault

James and Dorian Mulligan

Redbud Consulting

Todd Naifeh

Andrew and Lisa Reichardt

The Professional Basketball Club, LLC

James Nelson

Michael and Carol Rhodes

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Peter and Virginia Nelson

Douglas and Kelli Riddle

Roger and Susan Thews

Michael and Shauna Newman

Matthew and Stephanie Riley

Cullen and Bonnie Thomas

Willard Nixon

Thomas Riley

Jack and Ann Thompson

Lisa B. Nolan

Roberts Truck Center, Inc.

Rick and Lisa Thompson

Ron and Kandy Norick

Alex Robertson

Terry and Pamela Thompson

Greg and Erin Larson Gary and Robbie LaVelle Arthur and Laana Layman Chris Layton Albert and Dixie Ledbetter

Charles and Janet Puckett

Darryl and Janet Sinclair Jimmy Smith John and Mary Jane Smith Lee Allan and DeAnn Smith Derek Snell Cinda Spicer SSM Health Care of Oklahoma Steven Steele Andrew Still Jamey Storvick and Jing Wen Hsu

focus spring 2013

41

donors Paul Timmons David Tinsley Gregory and Carole Tobin Totally Tickets, Inc. Trends Salon, Inc. Trilink Restoration Group, LLC UMB Bank, NA United Petroleum Transports United States Rowing Association University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. Valliance Bank Jonah Vandiver John and Susan Vas Deborah Ventresca Scott and Kim Verplank Randall and Deborah Wade James L. Wade Kirk Walker Tina Walker John and Deidra Wall Rosanna Wallace Ryan Ward Paula Watson Jessica Waymire Freda Webb Leroy and Irene Webb Richard Webb Weokie Credit Union Robin West Kris and Sherry White Dan and Lynn Willems Erik and Casi Williams Brad Willis Kyia Willis Austin Windover Libbie Windover Bob and Hazel Winslow Hub Worrell Dick and Camilla Wright Wynn Construction Company, Inc.

GOLD STAR SOCIETY

The Gold Star Society recognizes benefactors who include the university in their estate plans or make other types of legacy gifts, including charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, or designating OCU as beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy.

Helen Hinman Abernathy• Jean M. Affeldt• Bess Aikens•

Bob G. Burke Clarence W. Burr• M.K. Butler Hugh V. Byler, Jr. Mabel Campbell• Bettie Carey John M. Carey John Hoyle Carlock• Eleanor Carrithers• Roy W. Chandler B.C. Clark, Jr.

O.F. Folmer•

Jeroldine Zacharitz Clark•

Betty Jo Alden

Carol Hutton Cochran

Rhodly L. Alden

Paul A. Fox

Christine Collins

Robert D. Fry

Katherine Alexander•

Elizabeth Herring Collins•

Sharon G. Fore

Nick L. Gales

Stephanie Allison

Jack T. Conn•

Jerome K. Altshuler

George D. Craig

Judy Altshuler

Velma Gillette•

Lelah Price Craig

Elizabeth Girtman•

Lisa Crone-Sheldon

Jennie Goodson-Cannon•

M. Joe Crosthwait, Jr.

Dorothy M. Graham•

Kalpa M. Anderson• William Ed Archer• Dorothy Maye Atkins•

Philip E. Daugherty•

Jack Atkins

Herbert E. Davis•

Susan C. Barber

Ena Dawson•

Roland K. Barker•

Marvin Dawson•

Marion B. Galloway•

Mary K. Grisso Norma Rowe Gunn• Larry M. Haag Attieson H. Halbrook

James C. Bass

Michael L. Decker

Kay Bass

Herschel W. Harder•

Phil H. Deschner

Allen K. Harris, Jr.

Catherine Ellzey Dougherty

Helen O. Hartman•

Patricia Downing

Richard P. Hastings

Wanda L. Bass• R. Thomas Beadles, Jr. Floy Bean• Jean Frances Beatty• Gladys Beaven• George P. Benson• Florence Bettis• Caroline L. Blue• Johnny A. Blue• Kathleen Tucker Bone• Edna Bowman• Kay Bradley George Brown• Kleida Weaver Brown Louise W. Brown•

Z.T. Cigars, Inc.

Ellen L. Bryan•

Cheryl Zimmerman

Robert A. Bryan

focus spring 2013

Mary Lynn Morris Bures•

Victor F. Albert

Young Chiropractic, Inc.

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Tanya S. Bryant

John Prather East•

Patricia Hatamyar

Larry A. Eberhardt

Elton M. Henderson•

Phyllis Edson

Robert Henry

Orville E. Edwards

Elizabeth A. Hensley•

Sarah Stanley Edwards• Jim A. Egan•

J.B. Hitt• Gary B. Homsey

Pat Eitzen

Frank Horton•

Ronald P. Eitzen

Karen A. Howard

Juel Emrick• Broneta Evans• LeVerda Evans• C. Randolph Everest Marjorie J. Fanning• Esther Wessel Farmer• Lee Findlay•

Florence Hron• Lyndall F. Hudson• Darrell W. Hughes• Verna Hurst• Ronald G. Jacob Dixie S. Jensen Donald F. Jensen

donors Baxter Johnson, Jr.•

Paul W. Milhouse•

Patricia A. Johnson

Glenn E. Millard

Clara E. Jones•

Mary A. Millard

Roumaine Kearse•

Bonnie L. Miller

Richard B. Kells•

Glen O. Miller

Nancy I. Kenderdine

Maudie M. Miller

Karen L. Kirkpatrick

Yvonne Miller

Jim D. Kutch

Nannette E. Milleson•

Mary Jo Kutch

Frederick F. Mischler

Ann Lacy

Margaret Landrum Moedt

Grace D. Lamar• Sally Jo Langston• Timothy M. Larason Ruth G. Leebron

Andrea L. MacMullin Donald W. MacPherson Elda A. Manis• Harlene Marley Samuel E. Marrs James L. Martin, Jr. Callie Jane Maschal• Margaret G. Mathis• Christopher A. Mauldin Dorothy Mayes• Gene L. McCornack Mariann McCornack Jane M. McCreight• William G. McCreight• Richard F. McDivitt Dean A. McGee• John R. McInnis, Jr. Burrel J. McNaught JoAnn McNaught Doloris A. McVay Charles E. Mehr Herman Meinders Gene H. Midyett• Patrick K. Miles Frances Milhouse•

Maryetta H. Rowe• Dennis N. Rubenstein Orval J. Sams, Jr.• Mary Clary Sargent Freeda M. Sarjent• J.B. Saunders• Pamela B. Schroeder

Helen Galloway Moore•

Stuart R. Schroeder

Loy Morris•

Ona Elizabeth Loewenstein•

Erma L. Rouse

Gary M. Moore•

Kurt Leichter

Frances Norick Lilly•

Casey Ross-Petherick

Michael D. Schag

Jeannene Moore

W. Penn Lerblance, III•

Warren O. Romberger•

Nile W. Montgomery•

Cathy Leichter Helen Lenn•

Esther Agnew Robinson•

Marian Morris• Theresa L. Morris• Frederick J. Murnane• Debbie Musick David P. Nagle, Jr. Grace Nelson• Margaret E. Newton• Helen Nicholson• Marjorie J. Norick• Neva L. Osborne• Mark E. Parker Margaret Farha Pate• Nell Patterson• Marcella A. Peck• George Pellinger• Brenda Penwell F.M. Petree• Margaret E. Petree• Richard W. Pickens• Patricia J. Potts Ray H. Potts Pamela Prentice Parrish Winona S. Presley• Emma O. Price• Robert R. Price• Aran R. Priddy• Ellen G. Reid•

Bette Thomas•

Celine M. Wyatt•

Tom A. Thomas, Jr.•

Euclid M. Wyatt•

Abbie Thompson•

Kiyoko Yamamoto•

Kelly R. Thompson

Beverly A. Young

Gladys M. Tucker•

Carl W. Young

M. Kevin Tully

Mary Wells Young•

Patricia R. Tully

Edna Zaspel•

Alireza Vahabzadeh Robert W. Van House

LIFETIME ALUMNI MEMBERS

Nellie Mae Vandegrift• James Vanderpool• Jerry B. Vannatta Marianne B. Vannatta•

Kristin Alex Davies

Betty L. Veatch•

John C. Alsup

George E. Vickrey

Bonnie K. Arthur

Nadine Vincent

Kendra L. Barreda

Mildred S. Voak•

Lydia J. Barrett

James L. Wade

Wanda L. Bass•

Jerald C. Walker

Forunato M. Battad, Jr.

Virginia K. Walker

Arnold S. Battise

Dora Warne•

Jo Ann Battise

Miriam McGuffin West•

Dixie A. Beadles

Helen L. Westerveld•

Nina M. Benson

Ellen Jayne Wheeler

Alan Benson

Gladys B. Whetstine

Lisa Blackburn

Alice B. Whitten•

Gerry K. Boyd

Spudds Widener•

Glenna Tidwell Brayton

R.A. Wildman•

Monte R. Brown

Carol V. Spencer•

Annette Germany Wilkes•

Deborah S. Brown

Arlene Staats•

Norman Wilks•

Grace M. Stephenson•

Drew Williamson

Walter Stiller•

Lizette R. Williamson

Carl W. Stokes, Jr.•

Raymond Wilson•

Wayne D. Stone

Vivian Wimberly•

William R. Strain

Flora Rouse Winter•

Hope R. Strasner•

Georgia Winton•

Lemuell Summers•

Charles C. Wisler, Jr.

Irene Swatek•

Frances J. Wisler•

Rosalinn H. Swinka•

Lisa M. Wolfe

Marvona S. Tavlin

Betty Lou Wooden

Michael J. Tavlin

Evelyn Wynell Woodruff•

Hugh W. Scott, Jr. Shirley D. Scott Minnie Seba• Cheryl Seguine Robert W. Seguine, Jr. Garvin Senn, III John Shakely, II• Pamela H. Shdeed William F. Shdeed George H. Shirk• Ruby Lu Simpson Carl W. Skinner• Ruth Skinner• Emma P. Smith• Shelby Lee Smith

Donald W. Tharp•

Margaret K. Replogle•

Charles Rector Thigpen, Sr.•

Helen A. Riddle•

Mary Elizabeth Thigpen

Andrea Carpenter Norman D. Cecil Terry S. Chambliss Shin H. Cho B.C. Clark, Jr. Floyd K. Conaway Larry K. Coshow Christopher J. Cost Christina Melton Crain Aileen Caesar Crosley Scott Davis Charles L. Deaton Dennis J. Dougherty

W. Woodworth•

Robert D. Dudley

Willis C. Worley, Jr.•

Karen A. Engle•

Hubert R. Worrell

Jacque Fiegel focus spring 2013

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donors Nicholas A. Fiegel

Herman Meinders

Danny R. Snyder

Timothy E. Foley

LaDonna Meinders

Virginia M. Stanley

Josephine W. Freede

William R. Melton

Charles W. Stice

Margaret Freede Owens

Alyosha R. Mertens

Karen Stice

Gerry Gamble

Jacqueline T. Miller

Norman G. Stoner

Jane Jayroe Gamble

Helen Galloway Moore•

Cullen Thomas

Helen M. Garrison

Frederick J. Murnane•

Mary B. Todd

Enoch Kelly Haney

Tommy Neathery

Greg L. Tolle

Earnest Hardridge, Jr.

Kelly R. Nemecek

Shirley Huber-Smith Trotter

Roger A. Harrod

Iyo E. Nsikak

Jerry B. Vannatta

Suzette B. Hatfield

Keith Oehlert

Marianne B. Vannatta•

Judith E. Hawkins

Brian J. Olden

Charles M. Waller

Russell O. Hayes

Patricia Orza

Ellen Jayne Wheeler

Cheryl L. Hill

Vincent F. Orza, Jr.

Larry S. Wiese

Philip D. Hixon

H.E. Overstreet

Drew Williamson

Nelda G. Hobbs

Daniel L. Owens

Bambang S. Winata

Brian W. Holland

Dipak T. Parekh

Delma R. Wingo

Evelyn Brodersen Hooge

Johnnie K. Penton

William E. Zook

Harrison E. House, Jr.

Lisa Penton

Paula J. Huckaby Brashear

Alexandra M. Perry

Michael W. Johnson

Vicki Withers Phillips

Ronald Karns

Bill L. Pierce

Gayla A. Kelly

Cary M. Pirrong★

Mark W. Kelly

Seong-Teresa Pong

John M. Kessinger

Kathy L. Poore•

Biju Kurian

Pamela Prentice Parrish

Clara M. Lafferty

George R. Randall

Greg M. Larson

Mary Ellen Randall

David A. Leader

Mark Rich

Sharon A. Lease

Shannon L. Rich

James F. Lowder, II

John E. Riggs

Ellen H. Lunsford

Lisa Coulson Riggs

William T. Lunsford

Allison N. Robinson

Andrea L. MacMullin

Justin Robinson

Peg Leg Bates American Dance & Dance Management Endowed Scholarship

Michael Mayer

Kim Sanders

John Hitt Endowed Scholarship

Martha Ann McCaslin

Paul R. Sanders

Kathy McCracken

Peggie Saxton

Brenda S. McDaniel

Sharon E. Schonthaler

Ann Lacy and James E. Alexander Endowed Scholarship

Tom J. McDaniel

Janet Seefeldt

Pat L. McFerron

George B. Selby

Sharon McFerron

Bill Shdeed

Paul E. McLaughlin

Pam Shdeed

Burrel J. McNaught

Carolyn Shierk

JoAnn McNaught

Kelly D. Smith

Benny R. McReynolds

Mary Catherine Smothermon

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ENDOWMENTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Alumni Lifetime Membership Endowment ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ARTS MANAGEMENT American Spirit Dance Company Endowed Scholarship American Spirit Dance Company Endowment

Tom and Brenda McDaniel Endowed Scholarship for Dance and Arts Management Charles E. Mehr Endowed Dance Scholarship Lee Paramore Endowed Dance Scholarship Marcella Patterson Endowed Dance Teacher Scholarship

Ritz International Foundation Endowed Scholarship Jo Rowan Endowed Dance Scholarship Alleyne F. Schweinle Endowed Scholarship Betty Stockard Endowed Scholarship ATHLETICS OCU Baseball Endowment Melvin Decker Memorial Athletic Endowed Scholarship Devon Boathouse Quasi Endowment Education Athletic Endowed Scholarship William A. Grana Endowed Scholarship Paul Hansen Memorial Endowed Athletic Scholarship Brian Harvey Academic Soccer Endowed Scholarship Abe Lemons Endowed Athletic Scholarship William Nashert Endowed Scholarship Hugh and Diane Scott Athletic Endowment Star Elementary School Memorial Endowed Scholarship General James L. Wade Athletic Endowment DULANEY-BROWNE LIBRARY William & Romaine Bailey Religious Library Collection Endowment Logan Cary Science & Engineering Library Book Endowment Dulaney-Browne Library Endowment Elizabeth Clark Gordon Memorial Endowment B.D. Lack Endowment GENERAL UNIVERSITY 8000 for OCU Endowed Scholarship Palmer C. Abercrombie Endowed Scholarship

donors African American Endowed Scholarship

Student Senate Coffia Award Endowed Scholarship

Iva B. Kelley Art & Law Endowed Scholarship

Scottish Rite Endowed Scholarship

AFS Employee Dependent Endowed Scholarship

Council for Excellence Endowment

Lambda Chi Alpha Endowed Scholarship

Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship

Emery O. and Bess M. Aikens Scholarship

Hazel & Russell Crooch Endowed Scholarship

Clara Luper General Endowed Scholarship

American Indian Alumni Endowed Scholarship

D. & E. Mayes Endowed Scholarship

OG&E Clara Luper Endowed Scholarship

Bud & Ronald Sahmaunt Native American Endowed Scholarship

James Noble Atkins Memorial Book Endowment

Devon Energy Clara Luper Endowed Scholarship

Fred & Margaret Lynch Endowed Scholarship

George C. & Sara Scott Endowed Scholarship

Troy Bailey Endowed Scholarship

Distinguished Speakers Series Endowment

L.E. Shackelford Endowed Scholarship

Brian and Julia Bakeman Endowed Scholarship

Kamil Eddie, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Fred R. and Margaret Lynch Endowed Methodist Scholarship

Erminda and Sophia Banning Endowed Scholarship

Walter N. & Alice K. Epler Endowed Scholarship

Wanda L. Bass / McAlester Endowed Scholarship

Broneta Evans Endowed Religion Scholarship

Bruce & Marjorie Bates Endowed Scholarship

Fair-Folmer Endowed Scholarship

McKinley Billy Endowed Scholarship

George D. Findlay Memorial Endowed Scholarship

James H. & Norma R. Blossom Endowed Scholarship

Gerald L. & Jane Jayroe Gamble Endowed Scholarship & Capital Expenditures

Clyde & Evelyn Bowen Endowed Scholarship Homer S. & Margaret Brauer Anderson Endowed Scholarship Edward W. and Ethel Mae Brindley Endowed Scholarship Alice Brown Endowed Scholarship Ellen L. Bryan Endowed Scholarship James C. Buchanan III & Becky Buchanan Endowed Scholarship & Capital Expenditures C. W. Burr Endowed Scholarship Campus Beautification Endowment H. Arthur Carlson & Mary Lucille Carlson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Roy Chandler Endowed Scholarship Chapel Maintenance Endowment - Harris Foundation

William D. Maril Memorial Endowed Scholarship Cordis Martin Endowed Scholarship Michael & Eunice Massad Endowed Scholarship Anabell McConnell Memorial Endowed Scholarship McDaniel Endowed Leadership Scholarship

A.C. Scott Endowed Scholarship

L.L. Shirley Endowed Scholarship M.L. Simmons Endowed Scholarship Charles E. Simpson Endowed Memorial Scholarship Ruth Ida Skinner Unrestricted Endowment Sloan-Fitzwilliam-Fanning Endowed Scholarship

Dean McGee Endowment

William H. Smith Endowed Scholarship

Flora H. McKay Endowed Scholarship

Lynnie & Robert Spahn Endowed Scholarship

J.E. Hall Endowed Scholarship

Genevieve Middagh Endowed Scholarship

E.A. and Winnie Stewart Endowed Scholarship

Richard E. Hall Endowed Scholarship

Bishop & Mrs. Paul Milhouse Endowed Scholarship

Lemuell Summers Endowed Scholarship

Paul Hansen Endowed Scholarship for the Hearing Impaired

Gene Nelson Endowed Scholarship

Rosalinn Swinka Endowed Scholarship

John F. Olson Memorial Endowed Lectureship

Esther Taylor Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Harvey L. & Laura M. Parker Methodist Endowed Scholarship

H. Emerson Thomas Endowment

Richard Gibbens Endowed Scholarship

John & Martha Hardt Endowed Scholarship Mary E. Harris Endowed Scholarship Vivian Head Scholarship Judge Robert Henry Endowed Chair Dan Hogan Endowed Scholarship

Gertrude M. Patton Endowed Scholarship Jerry W. and Charlette R. Perryman Endowed Scholarship

Holland Family Endowment

F.M. Petree Endowed Book Scholarship

Homeland Endowed Scholarship for Native American Students

Terry & Lauren Phelps Endowed Scholarship

Honda Native American Endowed Scholarship

Pierce Memorial Lecture Endowment

Hoopes Endowed Scholarship

D.N. Pope Endowed Scholarship

Frank Horton Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Chinese Endowed Scholarship

Indian Misson Land Endowment

Church of the Good Sheperd Endowed Scholarship

Clara E. Jones Endowed Scholarship

Clint Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Paul Jones Native American Endowed Scholarship

Olen D. Presley Endowed Scholarship C.L. & Aran Priddy Endowed Scholarships for American Indian Students Winnifred Reneau Endowed Scholarship

Tom A. Thomas, Jr. and Bette C. Thomas Unrestricted Endowment Colonel William Thompson Endowed Scholarship Unrestricted Endowed Scholarship Unrestricted Endowment Jerald C. Walker International Endowed Scholarship H.H. Wegener Endowed Scholarship Miriam West Endowed Scholarship Louis Allen Whitten Endowed Scholarship Dean Thomas A. Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship

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donors Florence O. Wilson Endowed Scholarship Florence O. Wilson House Endowment Flora Rouse Winter Endowed Scholarship

Chester Cadieux Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in the Meinders School of Business Chesapeake Energy Endowed Scholarship

Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Endowment Norick Endowed Chair in Marketing Families of Henry Norick Endowed Scholarship

Jackie and Bill Wise Endowed Scholarship

B.C. Clark, Jr. Endowed Chair in the Meinders School of Business

Betty L. Wooden Endowed Scholarship

Coca-Cola Entrepreneur Speaker Series Endowment

B. Claude Shinn Endowed Accounting Scholarship

Euclid M. & Celine M. Wyatt Endowed Scholarship

Jack Conn Endowed Chair in Meinders School of Business

Walter Stiller Endowed Scholarship

Edna L. Zaspel Endowed Scholarship

Ann Covalt Endowed Scholarship

Swartz Endowed Scholarship

KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING R.T. Ayers Family Endowed Scholarship Denise Burton Endowed Nursing Scholarship David & Barbara Green Endowed Nursing Scholarship

William C. Doenges Endowed Scholarship B.D. Eddie Endowed Scholarship Harvey P. Everest Endowed Business Scholarship Henry James Freede Endowed Professorship Michael Gardner Endowed Business Scholarship

Kramer Nursing Endowed Scholarship

Golsen Family Endowed Business Scholarship

Harold & Edith Maris Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship

James A. Graves Endowed Scholarship

Elaine Masters Endowed Leadership Scholarship MSN Education Track Endowed Scholarship Nursing Dean’s Endowed Chair Nursing Endowed Scholarship Daphyn Owen Endowed Scholarship for Kramer School of Nursing

Mo & Jacque Grotjohn Endowed Business Scholarship

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Warren K. Watson, Sr. Endowed Chair in Management C.W. Wisdom Endowed Lectureship

Endowment Fund Elliott C. Fenton Endowment Richard E. Gibbens Scholarship Elmer Graham Endowed Scholarship Scholarship George Graham Endowed Scholarship Mary Evans Greenshields Scholarship Endowment

Vivian Head Scholarship

Ernestine Baker Memorial Endowment

De and Jean Hinckley Scholarship

Claude & Ollie Bell Scholarship Endowment

Hulet Family Scholarship Endowment

Claude & Ollie Bell Children’s Center for the Arts

Mildred Humphrey Endowed Scholarship

Ollie & Claude Bell Endowment for Religious Life Programs

Robert & Linda Humphrey Scholarship Trust

Ollie May Bell Religion Scholarship

Dwight R. & Ruth M. Hunt Endowed Scholarship

Elsie Blakeley Endowed Scholarship

Betty Jean Jacobs Scholarship Endowment

Boyce Bowdon Award Endowment

Johnson-Rainwater Memorial Ministerial

W.E. & Ruby Bowers General Endowed Scholarship

Jessie Mae Jones Scholarship Endowment

Neola Carpenter Endowment

Karns Memorial Endowed Scholarship

George C. Jones, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Kerr McGee Business Endowed Scholarship

MEINDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Burwell Endowed Chair

Verle & Lawrence Watson Endowed Business Scholarship

Floyd & Doris Croxton Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Jung Adair Endowment

Tom J. McDaniel Endowed Scholarship Fund in the Meinders School of Business

Martha Burger and Donald Rowlett Endowed Scholarship

Wilbur & Nellie Vandegrift Endowed Business Scholarship

Russell & Hazel Crooch Endowed Scholarship

Bill Hutton Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Charles B. Love Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Alan B. Brooking Endowment

Sam Tune Endowed Business Scholarship

John Crooch, Sr. Endowed Scholarship

John & Martha Hardt Scholarship Endowment

Ruth Kramer Seideman Endowed Scholarship

Jeanne Reed Bowman Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Richard and Glenna Tanenbaum Endowed Scholarship

Virgil A. Cowherd Endowed Scholarship

OKLAHOMA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION

William M. Leebron Endowed Business Scholarship

C.R. Anthony Endowed Chair in Competitive Enterprises

Peter Swartz Endowed Business Scholarship

T.K. Hendrick Endowed Chair in Marketing & Management

Ed & Lorraine Reynolds Endowed Nursing Scholarship

American Floral Service Marketing Endowed Chair

Vince and Patty Orza Endowed Business Scholarship

Meinders School of Business Endowed Scholarship (Brick Campaign) Meinders School of Business Enrichment Endowment Herman Meinders Endowed Scholarship in Business Kathryn Meinders Endowed Scholarship Miss America Women in Business Endowed Scholarship

Eleanor Lou Carrithers Chair in Composition & Writing Duane Alan Carson Memorial Endowment Elizabeth Cowherd Memorial Scholarship

Robert S. Kerr, Jr. Chair Paul L. Kienholz Fund Tannie & John King Endowed Scholarship

donors Let's Get it Done Campaign

Johnny Blue Endowment

David Long Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Ann Carlton Book Endowed Scholarship

Retta Miller Scholarship Fund

Jean Boyle Endowed English Scholarship

Marvin & Kaye Nelson and Jean & Lowell Powers Clergy Scholarship

Ruth Jeanette Brooks Endowed Fine Arts Scholarship

OCUMC “Catch The Vision” Congregational Development

Jane Atwood Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Okeene First United Methodist Scholarship Endowment Old Testament Endowed Chair

Sarah Bernice Butkin Endowed Presidential Discretionary Scholarship in the Arts & Sciences

Amos L. Osborne Memorial Scholarship Glenda M. Pate Scholarship Margaret E. Petree Music Scholarship Margaret E. Petree Scholarships & Awards Russell & Louise Rowley Scholarship Endowment Gene & Doris Russell Endowed Scholarship Corinne L. Sare Scholarship Trust Morton Seigman Scholarship

Dail & Frances West Religious Leadership Scholarship Miriam West Endowed Scholarship PETREE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES American Association of University Women Endowed Scholarship Webster Lance Benham Endowed Memorial Professorship Theo “Doc” and MarEllen Benson Endowed Scholarship

Esther Robinson Endowed English Scholarship

Phil Daugherty Memorial Endowed Law Scholarship Marjorie Downing Endowed Law Scholarship Felix Endowment

Robert P. and Betty Dennis Endowed Scholarship

Singapore MDIS Endowed Scholarship

Melba R. Gaudin Law Library Endowment

Eileen Wilmeth Dougherty Endowed Scholarship

C.Q. Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Roger Givens Endowed Scholarship

Roberta M. Eldridge Miller Endowed Art Scholarship

Jeanne Hoffman Smith Endowment

Hatton Sumners Law Endowed Scholarship

Endowed Chair in Islamic Studies

Dr. Elaine D. Smokewood Endowed Scholarship

Lloyd Henry Endowed Law Scholarship

Robert Fink Endowed Chemistry Scholarship

Arlene Staats Endowed Scholarship

Gamble-Buchanan Endowment

Grace M. Stephenson Endowed Scholarship

John C. & Hallie Jean Hervey Memorial Endowed Law Scholarship

Dennis Hawkins Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Martin & Ramona Voytko Endowment

Bill Richardson Endowed Art Scholarship

Crowe & Dunlevy Diversity Endowed Scholarship

Friedman-Lerblanc Endowed Law Scholarship

Owen B. Skinner Scholarship

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Partner

Mary Ellen & George R. Randall Great Plan Endowed Scholarship

George B. Saunders Endowed Scholarship

Brooke Haley Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Jim & Helen Taylor Scholarship Endowment

Von Creel Endowed Scholarship

William J. Coffia Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Estelle Shepard Endowed Scholarship

Pat Sprouls Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Ted Foster, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship

David and Paula Severe Family

Augusta Specht Endowment

Fred A. Biehler Endowed Scholarship

Rockwood Biology Endowed Scholarship

Great Plan Endowed Scholarship

Bess Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment

PL+US Alumni Endowed Scholarship

Elizabeth Hensley Endowed Scholarship Homer C. Hyde Classical Studies Scholarship Arne V. & Louise Hunninen Endowed Biology Scholarship Rita Louise Kacey PL+US Endowed Scholarship Dean Nellie R. Melton Endowed Scholarship Susan C. Barber and David P. Nagle Endowed Scholarship Clara Cates Neil Endowed Scholarship Marjorie J. Norick & Frances Norick Lilly Endowed Scholarship OCU Film Institute Endowment Roberta Olson Great Plan Endowed Scholarship Outdoor Laboratory and Environmental Studies Endowment Petree-Lambert Family Arts and Sciences Endowed Honors Scholarship

Marjorie Nell Sussex Endowed Spanish Scholarship Edyth Arnold Swartz Endowed Scholarship Howard & Peggy Thornton Endowed Mass Communications Scholarship Bradley H. Wahnee Memorial Endowed Scholarship

W. Feagin Hood Endowed Scholarship Wayne Eugene Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship T. Hurley Jordan Endowed Scholarship Nancy I. Kenderdine Endowed Scholarship Kerr Challenge I Endowment

Darbeth Whitten Endowed Chair in History

Kerr Constitutional Endowed Law Chair

Ken Yamamoto Endowed Memorial Art Scholarship

Robert S. Kerr, Jr. Natural Resources/Environmental Law Chair

SAINT PAUL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

Law Building Endowment Law Scholars Endowed Scholarship

Martha Jean Lemon Endowed Scholarship

Law Dean Position Endowment

Richard and Johnece Ryerson Endowed Seminary Scholarship

Donald W. MacPherson Endowed Scholarship

SCHOOL OF LAW

Baker H. Melone Endowed Memorial Scholarship

American Academy of Medical Ethics Endowed Scholarship John Amick Endowed Law Scholarship William H. Bell Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Law School Energy Endowment

Tom and Brenda McDaniel Endowed Scholarship

Loy & Marian Morris Endowed Law Scholarship Judge Raymond Naifeh Endowed Law Scholarship

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donors Native American Legal Resource Center Endowment Charles Nesbitt Awards Endowment Norman & Edem Endowed Professorship OAMA Endowed Scholarship OCU Law General Endowment Justice Marian P. Opala Endowed Scholarship Pate & Knarr, PC Commercial Banking Law Endowed Scholarship

Herbert and Marguerite Barrett Endowed Religious Scholarship

Oklahoma United Methodist Conference Endowed Scholarship

Edna Hoffman Bowman Endowed Music & Performing Arts Scholarship

Frank G. Blackwood Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship

Dana Owen Endowed Scholarship

Clarence Burg Endowed Music Scholarship

Horace & Evalyn Patton Memorial Scholarship

Naomi McCasland Burton and James L. Burton Student Travel

Bishop Bruce P. Blake Endowed Scholarship R. Fisher Blanton Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship Kathleen Tucker Bone Endowed Scholarship

Ray Potts Endowed Scholarship

Virginia P. Bryant Endowed Religious Scholarship

Wayne Quinlan Memorial Endowed Lectureship

Clay & Eleanor Carrithers Endowed Scholarship

Amy Rinehart Memorial Law Scholarship

Flora & B.C. Clark Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Seize the Moment Endowed Scholarship

Mary Coffey Endowed Scholarship

Roger Stephens Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bessie B. Cunningham Religious Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Hope Strasner Endowed Scholarship Douglas M. Todd Endowed Scholarship Ernest L. Wilkinson Endowed Law Award William M. Wilson Endowed Law Scholarship SCHOOL OF THEATRE John & Helen Abernathy Endowment Maybelle Conger Endowed Scholarship

Lulu S. Doenges Endowed Scholarship James & Violet Egan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Donald & Suzanne Emler Religious Education Endowed Scholarship Wesley UMC - Elliott C. Fenton Endowed Scholarship Grace & Alma Garten Endowed Scholarship Joyce & Gordon Goering Endowed Scholarship Dorothy Graham Endowment

Marianna Davenport Endowed Scholarship

A.R. “Bert” Larason Endowed Scholarship

Treva Hancock Endowed Drama Scholarship

Lester W. & Mary E. Maddox Endowed Scholarship

Claire Jones Endowed Scholarship

Elda A. Manis Endowed Scholarship

Charles E. Mehr Endowed Theatre Scholarship

W.C. & Clarabelle Mathes Endowed Religious Scholarship

Ellen G. Reid Endowment

Glen O. Miller Endowed Ministry Scholarship

UNIVERSITY-CHURCH RELATIONS

Retta Miller Religious Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Robert Adair Endowment

Dennis & Susan Neff United Methodist Endowed Scholarship

Barnett-Widener Ministerial Endowed Scholarship Herbert & Marguerite Barrett Mission Endowed Scholarship

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Gladys Teter Nichols Endowed Scholarship

Robert & Emma Price Endowed Scholarship Roy W. & Jeanne Reed Endowed Scholarship Warren Romberger World Christianity Endowed Scholarship Colonel Thomas L. & Ruby L. Simpson Endowed Scholarship Bishop W. Angie Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship George Sneed Memorial Endowed Scholarship Charles & Mary Thigpen Endowed Scholarship Mackenzie C. Sr. & Thelma Thompson Endowed Scholarship

Pearl English Crain Endowed Scholarship Herbert E. Davis Music Endowment William H. Dougherty Endowed Scholarship J. Emrick Endowed Music Scholarship Esther Wessel Farmer Endowed Piano Scholarship Myrtle S. Forsythe Endowed Scholarship Loretta T. Freeland Endowed Scholarship Marjorie Lee Germany Endowed Scholarship Mary Jean Hackler Endowed Scholarship

Unrestricted Church Gifts Endowment

Morris Hatley Canterbury Choral Performing Arts Endowment

Wagoner United Methodist Endowed Scholarship

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship

Phil Wahl Endowed Scholarship

Ann Hundley Hoover Endowed Chair

WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC Ann Simmons Alspaugh Music Endowed Scholarship

Kurt & Cathy Leichter Endowed Music Scholarship Elizabeth Loewenstein Endowed Music Scholarship

Josephine E. Atkins Endowed Music Scholarship

Ethelene Cindy Long Memorial Native American Endowed Scholarship

Wanda L. Bass Chapel Organ Endowment

Martin Mailman Endowed Band Scholarship

Wanda L. Bass Music Center Endowment

Ruth Mayer Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship

Wanda L. Bass Music Endowed Chair

Philelle & Charles McBrayer Endowed Piano Scholarship

Wanda L. Bass Organ Endowed Chair

Brenda McDaniel Endowed Music Scholarship

Wanda L. Bass Piano Support Endowment

Charles E. Mehr Endowed Music Scholarship

Jean Frances Beatty Endowed Music Scholarship

Wit and Carolyn Music Endowed Scholarship

Florence Birdwell Endowed Chair

Nellie J. Moss Endowed Scholarship

Robert & Florence Birdwell Endowed Vocal Scholarship

Music School Endowed Scholarship

donors Opera Society Founders Endowment

Austin and Marjorie Bizzell Ministry Endowed Scholarship

Martha Jean Lemon Endowed Scholarship

Leslie G. & Irene Stewart Endowed Scholarship

Margaret Petree Endowed Music Scholarship

Fred & Opal Boston Religious Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Blanche & Lloyd Long Service Endowed Scholarship

Russell Stone Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship

Frances W. Preston BMI Endowed Music Scholarship Nancy Laughbaum Ragsdale Endowed Scholarship Margaret K. Replogle Endowed Music Scholarship Royal Sarjent Endowed Scholarship Inez Silberg Memorial Endowed Scholarship William Elza Smith Endowed Church Music Scholarship Forest and Gloe Stith Memorial Endowed Scholarship Verle & Lawrence Watson Endowed Music Scholarship Aleta Winkler Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship Georgia M. Winton Endowed Scholarship WIMBERLY SCHOOL OF RELIGION J. Bart Aldridge Endowment Mrs. Glen C. Archer Endowed Scholarship William E. Archer Memorial Endowed Scholarship Nova M. Atkins Endowed Religion Scholarship William & Romaine Bailey Endowed Scholarship

Edith Carlson Memorial Endowed Scholarship A.R. Carpenter Endowed Scholarship Ray & Florence Carroll Endowed Scholarship Ruby Chase Memorial Endowed Scholarship J. Cecil & Elva Coover Endowed Scholarship Cowden-Epperson Endowed Scholarship Nuell C. Crain Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship F. Lahr & Blanche Einsel Endowed Scholarship Bishop & Mrs. Paul V. Galloway Endowed Scholarship Barbara & J.M. Garrett Religion Leadership Endowed Scholarship William D. Greenshields Memorial Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship Norma Rowe Gunn Endowed Religion Scholarship Mary Jean Hackler Endowed Religion Scholarship Vernon V. Harris Endowed Chair in Christian Education Hyde Endowed Scholarship

Lydia Lukenbaugh Endowed Scholarship Leroy Massengale Endowed Scholarship Bess & Calvin McGalliard Memorial Scholarship Paul W. Milhouse Endowed Religion Professorship Glenn E. & Mary A. Millard Endowed Scholarship Nile & Adena Montgomery Endowed Scholarship Billy B. Nelson Memorial Religion Endowed Scholarship Oakerhater Endowed Chair Beverly Osborne Memorial Religious Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Bettie Ewert Stoneking Endowed Scholarship Clarence Sutton Religious Leadership Endowed Scholarship Naomi Thomas Endowed Scholarship Claude & Patty Todd Endowed Scholarship United Methodist Women's Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship Herbert Voth Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship Owen & Vivian Wimberly Endowed Professorship

Ray & Lavell Owen Endowed Scholarship

Owen Wimberly Center for Continuing Education Endowment

F. Warren Pixley Endowed Religious Scholarship

Vivian Wimberly Center Endowment

W. Carroll Pope Memorial Endowed Scholarship

W.W. Woodworth Endowed Scholarship

Winona Presley Endowed Religion Scholarship

Richard K. and Effie D. Wootten Endowed Scholarship

Margaret K. Replogle Endowed Religion Professorship Glen Rhodes Memorial Endowed Scholarship Helen Riddle Church Leadership Endowed Scholarship Riley Endowed Chair in Religion

William J. Bassett Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Paul Jones Religious Education Endowed Scholarship

Jean Frances Beatty Endowed Scholarship in Religion

Robert Jones Memorial Endowment

Ollie & Claude Bell Endowed Professorship in Church History

Carl Jung Seminar Endowment

Neal & Hazel Rock Memorial Endowed Religion Scholarship

Kramer Ministerial Endowed Scholarship

Maryetta Rowe Endowed Scholarship

Bettis, Bussell & Hunt Ministerial Endowed Scholarship

Martha Jean Lemon Endowed Lectureship

Arthur W. and Joi D. Salisbury Scholarship

Vernon Roberts Endowed Religion Scholarship

Don Schooler Memorial Endowed Professorship Minnie M. Seba Endowed Ministry Scholarship

OKLAHOMA UNITED METHODIST GIFTS

These donors have made gifts to the Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation to benefit OCU in 2012.

Vada and Gordon Baird and Brenda Mustion Leslie Brown Jeannine Gibbens Estate of Dorothy May Graham Jean Hinckley Nelma Karns Tommy Karns Darren and Kathleen Laptad

Alice Sincox Endowed Scholarship

David and Paula Severe

Robert J. Smith Memorial Endowed Religious Leadership Scholarship

Rex Vaughan

Shelby Lee Smith

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in memory J. William Conger

J. William “Bill” Conger passed away Jan. 1, 2013. He was born in Shreveport, La., on March 6, 1945.

Bill, the son of George and Lil Conger, moved with his family to Bartlesville in the summer of 1961. There he met his high school sweetheart and his wife of 45 years, Sherry Martin. Together they raised three daughters—Christen, Jennifer and Erin.

In 2003, he began a new era of his career at Oklahoma City University where he served as the university’s general counsel and as distinguished lecturer at the School of Law. He taught courses in trial practice, introduction to legal practice, civil procedure and complex litigation and coached national trial competition teams. In 2005, he was recognized as Professor of the Year by vote of the student body. He was a superb teacher, focusing not only on doctrine and theory, but also on how to be a powerful storyteller, how to analyze complex ethical dilemmas and how to deal with difficult personal challenges in the practice of law. He became the mentor-in-residence for hundreds of law students who sought his advice and counsel on matters important to their professional and personal lives.

A proponent of work-life balance, he helped his students and colleagues on the faculty and staff of the university find balance and perspective in their daily lives.

In the past year, Bill was the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Oklahoma City University and was named General Counsel Emeritus. In recognition of his achievements, he also received the School of Law’s 2012 Marian P. Opala Lifetime Achievement in Law Award. In November, the Oklahoma City University School of Law announced plans to name the courtroom in the new law school downtown campus the J. William Conger Courtroom, where Bill’s legacy of distinguished service

Jeni LeGon

to his profession and to his community “will inspire others for generations to come.”

Bill graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1967 with a degree in history. He attended law school at Louisiana State University for one year and then transferred to the University of Oklahoma College of Law to complete his juris doctor in 1971.

He practiced law for more than 35 years and served as a lawyer in many settings.

He began his practice with Woods Corporation, an Oklahoma City-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and served as general counsel. He later opened his own law office and worked as a solo practitioner in a general civil litigation practice. Then, with friends Larry Hartzog and Len Cason, Bill founded the Oklahoma City firm of Hartzog Conger & Cason, later becoming Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville with the addition of Drew Neville and other attorneys who joined the firm in 1999.

He practiced primarily in the area of business litigation, and his clients’ interests took him all over the world. He tried cases at the International Tribunal at The Hague in the Netherlands and in state and federal courthouses throughout Oklahoma and across the country. He served as liaison counsel for companies in environmental superfund cases and represented the accounting firm KPMG in the complex litigation arising out of Penn Square Bank’s collapse.

Bill was a member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association and Oklahoma County Bar Association. He served as presi-

Jeni LeGon, the first black woman to be signed by a major Hollywood studio, died Dec. 7, 2012, at the age of 96.

LeGon received an honorary doctorate of Performing Arts in American Dance from Oklahoma City University in 2002.

LeGon was most famous for her tap dancing skills, but she also was a talented singer and actress, starring in more than 25 films in her lifetime. People magazine in 2005 described her as a pioneer of black Hollywood, who “battled frank racism, stereotype-constrained casting and on-set segregation to achieve memorable art and pave the way to put us where we are today.”

Ligon was born in Chicago on Aug. 14, 1916, to Hector and Harriett Ligon (she later changed the

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dent of the 15,000-member Oklahoma Bar Association in 2008 and served on its board of governors from 2003-09. During his tenure, he led the organization through a major renovation of the Oklahoma Bar Center. He was the recipient of the prestigious John E. Shipp Award for Ethics and received the President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2004.

He also had served as an appointed member of the Access to Justice Commission since 2006.

He served as president of the Oklahoma County Bar Association in 2000, and he was one of the founding members and a master emeritus of the William J. Holloway Jr. American Inn of Court.

In recognition of his accomplishments as a trial lawyer, Bill was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

He also was an elected Oklahoma Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and was a member of the American Law Institute. He received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers commendation award.

Bill’s memorial service was in OCU’s Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Bill’s honor be made to the Oklahoma City University School of Law Building Project for the J. William Conger Courtroom or to the School of Law’s general scholarship fund, 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106.

spelling of her name after it was misspelled in a Hollywood gossip column).

LeGon performed in neighborhood bands and musical groups from a young age, and when she was 13 she successfully auditioned for the role of a chorus line dancer with the Count Basie Orchestra.

LeGon later toured with the vaudeville dance troupe The Whitman Sisters—an all-black, female-run company—and then went to Hollywood.

LeGon made her screen debut in 1935’s “Hooray for Love,” where she played alongside Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Fats Waller. This led to her contract with MGM. LeGon starred in approximately 20 films. She also appeared on Broadway and television.

in memory Ken Trickey

Former Oklahoma City University men’s basketball coach Ken Trickey died Dec. 4, 2012, at the age of 79.

Trickey served as OCU coach from 1979-81, leading the Chiefs to the 1981 Midwestern City Conference Tournament championship. Trickey’s career had stops at Middle Tennessee State, Oral Roberts, Iowa State and OCU. His four-year college record stood at 299-240 in 18 years. Trickey favored a highscoring, run-and-gun approach to basketball.

Trickey’s OCU teams averaged 83.3 points a game and surpassed 100 points nine times while other teams were typically scoring in the low 70s.

OCU won its first basketball conference tournament championship, beating Xavier 82-76 for the Midwestern City Conference Tournament title March 8, 1981, at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati.

A native of Cairo, Ill., Trickey scored 1,465 career points during his playing career at Middle Tennessee State. He became a four-time all-conference performer.

Alexandra Alaupovic Alexandra Alaupovic, internationally known artist and professor, died Jan. 2, 2013. She was born Dec. 21, 1921, in Podravska Slatina, Croatia, to Elizabeta and Joseph Vrbanic, who both had a strong influence on her artistic career.

Alexandra taught sculpture art at Oklahoma City University.

She created her first sculpture at age five and took art classes from then on, eventually studying at the Academy of Visual Arts in Zagreb from 1944-48. In 1947 she married Peter Alaupovic, who would later become a distinguished biochemist. Together they moved to Prague, Czechoslovakia, where Alexandra continued her studies at the Academy of Visual Arts. They returned to Zagreb, where in 1949 their only child, Betsy, was born. In 1958, along with her husband and daughter, Alexandra immigrated to the United States, settling in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., where she studied photography and commercial art at the University of Illinois Art School. In 1960 the family moved to Oklahoma City so Peter could take a position at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Alexandra enrolled in the graduate program at the University of Oklahoma, earning an MFA degree in 1966. She became an American citizen in 1964.

Alexandra has lived and worked in Oklahoma City exhibiting on a local, national and international level. Her work is contained in many public and private collections throughout the world, including in OCU’s Norick Art Center permanent collection. Though recognized for the variety of materials and techniques used in her sculpture, Alexandra is best known for her bronzes, which range from realistic portrait heads to abstract works. Her biography is included in “Contemporary American Women Sculptors,” North American Women Artists of the 20th Century, and Who ’s Who in America.

Alexandra also was dedicated to sharing her talents by teaching for more than 20 years and encouraging young artists. In addition to her artistic career, Alexandra (known to friends as Sandra) enjoyed gourmet cooking, entertaining, gardening, attending art gallery and museum events, operas, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Class of 1940 Ruth E. Michaelis

Class of 1971 Loritta F. Baxter Joe W. Black David W. Taylor

Class of 1942 Abel J. Sands Class of 1947 Catherine L. Feuerborn

Class of 1972 Joyce A. Curtis Marilyn W. Rothe

Class of 1948 Robert E. Brasher

Class of 1974 Eugene B. Keffer

Class of 1950 Bill J. Coussens Dean C. Harrison

Class of 1975 Michael H. Brady

Class of 1951 Raymond B. Ackerman Warren P. Henegar

Class of 1976 Charles E. Beck Hubert B. Hunt Daniel K. Smith

Class of 1952 Frances B. Thompson

Class of 1977 Robert A. Manchester

Class of 1953 James V. Birdsong James B. Blevins Roy W. Jackson Joel A. Whitten

Class of 1978 Vicki L. Pape

Class of 1954 William R. Archer R.L. Pittman Gerald C. Ritchie

Class of 1980 Charles William Morgan

Class of 1956 James E. Matheney Ned E. Milner Class of 1959 Raymond G. Kamp Class of 1961 Connie Mack McCoy Paul L. Overton Class of 1962 Robert E. Edde Class of 1963 Norman E. Gibat Barbara J. Mitchell Kenneth R. Nance Class of 1964 Jo N. Allen Travis L. Frizzell Larry H. Moon

Class of 1979 Iva Lou Gibson

Class of 1982 Benjamin Demps Class of 1983 William Patrick Curvin John R. Schneider Class of 1984 Richard K. Von Fossen Class of 1986 Willard E. Dause Class of 1993 Steven Yeager Class of 1994 Bethany Colmar Class of 1998 Kenneth Bush Class of 2003 Betsy J. Qualls

Class of 1966 Gaylan Adams Melvin D. Thomas

Class of 2004 Kelley A. Chase Brandon L. Hubbard

Class of 1967 Eugene Herring

Class of 2007 Kae White

Class of 1968 Mattie Culver Sara Foster

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in memory Ray Ackerman Ray Ackerman died Oct. 17, 2012. He was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., on Aug. 7, 1922, and moved to Oklahoma City in 1947 after five years in the U.S. Navy, including duty as a fighter pilot.

Following five years as an advertising salesman with The Daily Oklahoman, while earning a degree at night at Oklahoma City University, he joined a staff of four at the George W. Knox Advertising Agency, now Ackerman McQueen.

For more than 20 years, Ray served on the board of trustees of OCU and was honored with the university’s School of Business Outstanding Award in 1964, as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1991, and with an honorary doctorate in commercial science in 1996.

Ray married Lucille Frances Flanagan in 1948, and they had six living children, 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

In 1954, he bought the agency from Knox, and in the early 1970s he was joined by the father-and-son team of Marvin and Angus McQueen. The agency grew, handling local and major accounts such as the National Rifle Association, Daisy Air Rifles, Nocona Boots, Resistol Hats, Food and Wines of France, Droste Chocolates, Pizza Hut and Sheraton Hotels.

Ray retired from active leadership and became chairman emeritus of the agency in 1992. He was president of the OKC Ad Club in 1954, and received its Distinguished Service Award in 1964. He was honored with the American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award in 1982. He served as president of the Southwest Council of The American Association of Advertising Agencies as a member of the board of directors and its committee on government relations.

In 1974-75, he served as international president of Worldwide Partners. In 2008, he was one of the inaugural class of eight elected to the AAF’s Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame.

After active duty in the Navy, he spent 30 more years in the Naval Reserve, rising to the rank of Rear Admiral. He commanded both a jet fighter squadron and the Air Wing staff at Dallas Naval Air Station. He served as state president and national director of the Navy League and as national president from 1969-71, of the Naval Reserve Association. In 2007, he was awarded the George Washington Medal from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame.

Ray had a long history of public service in Oklahoma City, having served as general chairman, president, or a board member of many organizations. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1993 and into

the Oklahoma Commerce and Industry Hall of Honor in 1998. He has been honored with many lifetime achievement awards, and in 2003 was selected as a “Father of the Year” by the OKC American Diabetes Association. In 2004, Ray and his wife, Lou, were selected by the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation as Oklahoma “Living Treasures for Tomorrow.”

In 1993, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber established the Ray Ackerman Award and in 2004, the United Way of Central Oklahoma established the Ray Ackerman Leadership Award.

The Governor’s Art Award was presented to Ray in 2000, primarily for his role as the co-visionary of the world’s longest sculpture of the Run of 1889.

In 1964, Ray wrote “Tomorrow Belongs to Oklahoma,” a review of the state’s past and future. In 2003, the Oklahoma Heritage Association published his biography, “Old Man River.” The title was given to him by the city chamber for his development of the North Canadian River and the Bricktown canal, two of the nine venues in the chamber’s “Vision of a New Frontier.” This plan was renamed MAPS by Oklahoma City’s mayor, and in 1993, voters passed a five-year onecent sales tax to fund it. After an 11-year effort led by Ackerman, the state legislature renamed seven miles of the river through the city as the Oklahoma River, signed into law by the governor on May 21, 2004.

Connie Mack McCoy Connie Mack McCoy died Dec. 18, 2012, due to complications following surgery. He was 73.

Connie Mack was born to Clementine Croisant McCoy and Carol “Mac” McCoy in Lyons, Kan., in 1939, but spent most of his life in Oklahoma City. Prior to his move to Oklahoma, he grew up in western Kansas where he and his friends had the run of the fields around the Cities Service Gas Pipeline Plant where his dad was supervisor. The family moved to Wichita, Kan., where he graduated from Wichita High School East.

He attended the University of Kansas and graduated from Oklahoma City University, where he received a B.S. degree in business and an M.A. degree in teaching. He received his Ph.D. degree in education from the University of Oklahoma.

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His professional career included stints at Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, ELS International in Los Angeles, First Enterprise Bank and NewView Oklahoma. Connie Mack’s name was synonymous with Oklahoma City University in the 1960s and 1970s and then the Oklahoma City Zoo from the mid 1980s until the early 2000s, where he was the chief operating officer and then served as the acting zoo director. During his tenure at the zoo he especially enjoyed helping acquire and place many of the animal sculptures. He had many funny stories to tell about getting the gorilla sculptures finished and delivered to the zoo.

Many of the students, faculty, and staff of the two institutions where he spent most of his career became his closest friends and family. While walking across the OCU campus in 1961, he met Carolyn Corbin. He and Carolyn married in 1965. Together they spent the next 46-plus years raising a family and traveling the world.

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By Sarah Marsh

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Peppers are ready to harvest in the OCU Community Garden.

Marsh said, “Just like our ancestors we cultivated and harvested the food that powered our bodies. Here with the dirt, sun, and sky surrounding us we remembered what it felt like to be human.”

Following is an excerpt of business freshman Sarah Marsh’s essay “The Garden.” Marsh wrote the essay, detailing her experiences in Sustainability and the Environment: The OCU Garden Experience, for her English composition course last fall.

The OCU garden has become a part of me as well I a part of it. The garden does what it is supposed to do: it grows. No amount of any force can tame its madness. The garden remains resilient among man’s pruning and resistant against the unpredictable frost. It lives and breathes wildly because that is all it knows to do. Embracing life through every flower, bud, stem, and root it grows, it reminds the world that life is powerful and precious. It shows us that life is good and even amongst turmoil life is capable of bringing something unexpected. All my life I have tried to control my outcome, plan my future. However life is supposed to be wild and unpredictable. By fearfully following a strict plan of the picturesque life one prohibits itself from a million other possibilities.

In order for me to be happy I must not fear myself and allow myself to grow, to change. I must open the gate of my own cage and release myself into a world where I can soar beyond the stars and find prosperity beyond the galaxy.

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Save the date for Homecoming 2013!

Nov 1-3, 2013 We are honoring the classes of 1963, 1988 and 2003!

Here are just a few things to look forward to:

Friday

★ Distinguished Alumni Dinner ★ Lip sync and post-lip sync social

Saturday

★ 10th annual Marianne Vannatta Race with the Stars ★ 2nd annual alumni band concert ★ All-campus/all-alumni picnic ★ Men’s and women’s basketball games

Sunday

★ All-campus worship service and noon meal