2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Dare to Dare to Dare to Dare to

Achieve 2022

Scholars Yearbook

Here When You Need Us Jess Schwager

Director, Scholarship Programs

405-606-2917 j.schwager@occf.org

Rick Fernandez

Coordinator, Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network

405-606-2919 r.fernandez@occf.org

Wanda Minter Scholarship Administrator

405-606-2907 w.minter@occf.org

2022 Scholars Yearbook Congrats!

Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we’re excited to celebrate you! As Community Foundation and New Opportunities Scholars, we are confident you will continue to strive toward your bright future. But just so you’re a little more prepared, we have included a few tools to help you accomplish your goals.

You should have received an award packet that maps out what you will need to claim your scholarship from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

It includes: • Thank you cards so you can thank your scholarship donor and return it to us by mail.

• An award letter with information about your specific scholarship.

Don’t Forget...

Claim Your Scholarships!

Watch this video tutorial for more information:

occf.org/claim

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

o Dare o to

• Verification of enrollment form for you to take to your school registrar to complete.

Your scholarship money will not be sent until after we receive this form!

3

Central Oklahoma

Guidance Counselor Network

The Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network is composed of guidance counselors from the 54 central Oklahoma high schools listed below.

4

ASTEC Charter School

Beth Dillard

Heritage Hall

Robert Ring

Bethany High School

Jackie Melton

John Marshall High School

Ashley Westerman

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Veleecia Hearne-McKeever

Jones High School

Curtis Moses

Luther High School

RaQuita Bennett

Angie Cox

Capitol Hill High School

Midwest City High School

Patti Willis

Cindy Counts

Carl Albert High School

Millwood High School

Amy McQuade

Angelia Wilson

Casady School

Moore High School

Bryan Procter

Carletta Ford

Choctaw High School

Mount St. Mary Catholic High School

Justin Moore

Donna Williams

Christian Heritage Academy

Mustang High School

Ericka VanCleave

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast

Rhonda McGuire

Norman High School

Deana Edgar

Community Christian School

Diana Stephens

Norman North High School

Phyllis Michaud

Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School

Jerome Bennett

Northwest Classen High School

Donna Hill

Crooked Oak High School

Kristen Boeckman

Oklahoma Christian Academy

Brooke Scott

Crossings Christian School

Keri Shields

Oklahoma Christian School

Sherry Sage

Deer Creek High School

Cindy McCachern

Cynthia Parish

Del City High School

Leigh Neely

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Piedmont High School

Jaelah Rose

Brandi Bird

Douglass High School

Putnam City High School

Pakize Cetintas

Brenda Stinnett

Dove Science Academy - OKC

Putnam City North High School

Cathy Earnest

Kelly McGrath-Malahy

Edmond Memorial High School

Putnam City West High School

Shonta Watts

Tara Houston

Edmond North High School

Santa Fe South High School

Deanna Fleck

Chad Pugh

Edmond Santa Fe High School

Southeast High School

Sheila Seewald

Nayibe Hoffman

El Reno High School

Southmoore High School

Jane Taylor

Risa Demeter

Emerson North High School

Star Spencer High School

Tywanda Cox

Ebony Smith

Emerson South High School

U.S. Grant High School

Annie Chadd

Prisma Espinoza

Guthrie High School

Western Heights High School

Lori McNeal

Bonnie Wood

Harding Charter Preparatory School

Westmoore High School

Jessica Wetherington

Nakia McCarrell

Harding Fine Arts Academy

Yukon High School

Amber Parsons

Jamie Kale

Harrah High School

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Through the network, we provide free training and resources including continuing education workshops and campus visits for counselors to learn about college admissions and financial aid opportunities. In addition, each participating high school has at least one Community Foundation Scholars award every year.

The COGCN provides opportunities that are for each and every one of my students. I also appreciate how quick they are to return phone calls and emails, which has made my job as a new counselor a lot easier. ” Pakize Cetintas Dove Science Academy Guidance Counselor Oklahoma City Community Foundation

5

Trustee Scholarship Initiative

Established in 1998 by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Trustees, the Trustee Scholarship Initiative is a series of award programs, including the Community Foundation Scholars program, designed to encourage more students in central Oklahoma to attend college.

Community Foundation Scholars Awarded to an underserved segment of college-bound students who are active in their schools and communities with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.79. For the 2022-23 academic year, 93 Community Foundation Scholars will receive a $3,000 award.

New Opportunities Scholars Awarded to students who will become the first in their family to pursue a college education. Students apply as high school juniors and complete a series of college preparatory activities. For the 2022-23 academic year, 52 New Opportunities Scholars will receive a $3,000 award.

College Sophomores & Up Frierson Scholarship Your scholarship opportunities don’t end here! Each spring, former Community Foundation and New Opportunities Scholars have the opportunity to apply for the Irene P. and Samuel E. Frierson Educational Trust Scholarship. Eligible students are in their second, third and fourth years following high school graduation, are attending a college, university or vocational school in Oklahoma, in good academic standing and have financial need.

Application Deadline: June 1 Award Amount: Varies Applying for a Frierson Scholarship: 1. You will receive an email invitation to apply for the Frierson Educational Trust Scholarship during the spring semester.

2. Click on the link provided in the email, log on to occf.academicworks.com and update your application.

3. Be sure to follow all instructions and complete the reflection statement.

4. Submit an official transcript including your collegiate spring semester grades.

5. Upload a copy of your FAFSA Student Aid Report to the application and submit.

Questions — Rick Fernandez • r.fernandez@occf.org • 405-606-2919

Additional Trustee Initiatives Oklahoma Youth With Promise Awarded to students who graduate high school while in Oklahoma’s foster care system. Application Deadline: June 1

Nurse Education Program Awarded to third- and fourth-year college nursing students and registered nurses pursuing a nursing-related bachelor’s degree. Application Deadline: June 1 6

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Lizette Ortega

When I applied to be a New Opportunities Scholar as a junior in high school, I had no expectations, but when I received it, it filled me with so much joy and motivation. I know that without my scholarships from OCCF, this opportunity would not have been possible.”

2019-2020 New Opportunities Scholar, 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 Frierson Educational Trust recipient from Santa Fe South High School pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Oklahoma

Looking for Something Else?

Visit occf.academicworks.com

magnifying-glass and search by keyword to learn more!

We offer more than 165 other opportunities. You may be eligible for additional scholarships if you attend one of the colleges or major in one of the degree programs below: Francis Tuttle Technology Center (Oklahoma City)

Agriculture

Great Plains Technology Center (Lawton Campus) Langston University

Architecture, landscape architecture or interior design

Metro Technology Center (Oklahoma City)

Arts

Oklahoma City University

Business, finance, accounting, management or economics

Mental health services

Early childhood education

Nursing

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (Okmulgee)

Education

Physician assistants programs

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

English

University of Central Oklahoma

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) engineering fields

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Oklahoma State University

University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Hospitality, tourism or culinary fields Law Math, science and engineering

Music

Sales and marketing

7

Donors Your scholarship award would not be possible without the support of many donors who are eager to help students like you achieve your higher education goals. We are pleased to acknowledge the following donors whose gifts provide substantial support for the Trustee Scholarship Initiative.

Albers Family Affiliated Fund Central High School Alumni Association Sue and Joe Esco Fund Irene P. and Samuel E. Frierson Educational Trust E.K. Gaylord Fund Mary Louise Hartpence Estate William M. and Janet S. Johnson Scholarship Fund Kirschner Affiliated Fund Ruth Mershon Trust McGee Foundation Fund Winona S. Presley Fund Records-Johnston Family Foundation Willie Elizabeth Shipley Fund

Bob and Nancy B. Anthony Nancy Coats-Ashley J. Edward and Gene Barth Patrick S. Bonds Vinita F. Boyer Jennifer Lea Briggs Scholarship Dahl P. Brown Jr. Susan Esco Chandler Conoco Phillips The Coyle and Berry Families Dana Corporation Everett Foundation Affiliated Fund Nina Garner Smith Family Dr. and Mrs. Charles Haunschild Hugh and Lucille Hedger Raymond H. and Bonnie B. Hefner Family Fund

Hesed Foundation Lynn and James H. Holloman Jr. Philip F. Horning OKCPS College Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson Martha King Scholarship Fund John E. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Family Fund Wann and Clara Langston Mike and Jean Lehr Edward A. Logan Love Family Affiliated Fund Rebecca McNeese MidFirst Bank Northwest Classen Class of 1956 Oklahoma Speakers Ball Wayne and Deborah Parker

Dilip C. and Vibha Patel Pilot Club Scholarship Fund Lee and Miriam Powell David and Anna-Faye Rose Dr. Grace Ruidera Edward Ruscha Robert P. Schmid Robert and Mendell Simmons Scott and Geneva Smith Stracke Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Svoboda J. Edwin Thomas Family Tom A. Thomas Jr. Jerry Thomason Thomas Utterback

Honoring Past Trustees Additional scholarships in honor of the following past Trustees are awarded through our Trustee Scholarship Initiative or to support specific educational purposes designated by the Trustee.

Jack Abernathy Ray T. Anthony J. Edward Barth Mary Ann Bauman John Belt James C. Clark Nancy Coats-Ashley James R. Daniel Steven C. Davis Paul W. Dudman Nancy Payne Ellis Jean I. Everest Jeanette Gamba

8

Sylvan Goldman John E. Green Kirkland Hall Richard Harrison Raymond Hefner Jr. Dan Hogan III James H. Holloman Jr. Leslie Hudson Jane Jayroe Gamble Oscar Jackson Ann Johnstone William O. Johnstone John E. Kirkpatrick

Linda Lambert Judy Love Jenny Love Meyer Steve Mason Dean A. McGee Frank McPherson Harry Merson Vicki Miles-LaGrange Anne Morgan J. Larry Nichols Ronald J. Norick Paul B. Odom Jr. P.B. Odom, III

Bond Payne F.M. Petree George Records Clayton Rich J.B. Saunders Jr. William F. Shdeed Richard L. Sias James R. Tolbert III Morrison G. Tucker Tony Tyler

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Dare to Congrats, Congrats, Congrats,

2022 Scholars!

The following pages are filled with the names and photos of our 2022 Community Foundation Scholars and New Opportunities Scholars. Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Elijah Aguilar

Diana Aguinaga

Jaylen Alsup

Diana Alvarez

Harrah High School University of Central Oklahoma

ASTEC Charter School University of Central Oklahoma

Douglass High School University of Oklahoma

ASTEC Charter School Southern Nazarene University

Mackenzie Amick

Marissa Angeles

Benjamin Ankrom

Emmaleigh Arnold

Norman High School University of Oklahoma

Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School Oklahoma State University

Yukon High School Oklahoma State University

Westmoore High School University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

9

10

Kaitlyn Awbrey

Ai’shah Aycth

Nerli Barojas Flores

Jacquelin Barrera

El Reno High School Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Putnam City North High School Baylor University

Putnam City West High School Southern Nazarene University

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast Oklahoma City Community College

Hannah Blair

Spencer Boles

Abby Boyles

Drew Burbank

Christian Heritage Academy Oklahoma Baptist University

Choctaw High School University of Oklahoma

Community Christian School Oklahoma State University

Edmond Memorial High School Oklahoma State University

Madeline Camp

Zhen Cardosi

Yulisa Carrillo

Aryana Carter

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School University of Kansas

Mustang High School University of Oklahoma

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City Community College

Edmond Memorial High School Oklahoma State University

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Monica Casas

Donovan Chaney

Gayla Cobb

Cale Cooper

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City Community College

Millwood High School Oklahoma State University

Del City High School Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Christian School Oral Roberts University

Bailey Cox

Meredith Cox

Christian Davis

Sallury De La Rosa

Yukon High School Oklahoma Christian University

Deer Creek High School University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Christian Academy University of Oklahoma

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City Community College

McKenzie Derby

Katherine Diaz

Oscar Diaz Rodriguez

Faith Eddens

Putnam City High School Oklahoma City Community College

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast Oklahoma City University

Putnam City West High School Oklahoma City Community College

Putnam City West High School Rose State College

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

11

12

Jayme Escobar

Jovanna Espinoza

Ryan Farmer

Mister Fearce

Harding Charter Preparatory High School University of Oklahoma

El Reno High School Redlands Community College

Crooked Oak High School University of Oklahoma

Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School Wichita State University

Karter Fouts

Avery Fulton

Daniel Galvan

Ian Garcia

Bethany High School Redlands Community College

Mustang High School University of Oklahoma

Dove Science Academy-OKC Universal Technical Institute

Harding Fine Arts Academy University of Central Oklahoma

Yasmin Garcia

Elysium Gary

U.S. Grant High School Oklahoma City Community College

Heritage Hall School University of Kansas

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Mia Girgis

Reagan Gist

Adrian Gonzalez

Osmond Gonzalez

Putnam City North High School University of Oklahoma

Edmond Santa Fe High School Oklahoma State University

Dove Science Academy-OKC University of Oklahoma

Dove Science Academy-OKC Rose State College

Shailan Graham

Julia Gunter

Makayla Hammons

Luke Hankins

Choctaw High School University of Central Oklahoma

Westmoore High School Southern Nazarene University

Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School Spelman College

Edmond Memorial High School Oklahoma State University

Isabella Harold

Samantha Hernandez

Arianna Hernandez Herrera

Natalie Hernandez Trejo

Edmond North High School Oklahoma State University

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma City

Western Heights High School Oklahoma City Community College

Western Heights High School University of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

13

14

Jaxon Holland

Dajanae Hopkins

Destiney Hopkins

Jaxon Horn

Carl Albert High School Cameron University

Star Spencer High School Oklahoma State University

Norman High School University of Oklahoma

Norman High School Oklahoma Baptist University

Daylen Huff

Keanna Jackson

Jada Jeffrey

Karla Jimenez

Carl Albert High School University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma

Emerson South High School Langston University

Midwest City High School Cameron University

Harrah High School Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma City

Kate Johnson

Michael Ethan Johnson

Riley Johnson

Colin Jones

Casady School Villanova University

ASTEC Charter School Oklahoma State University

Luther High School Southern Nazarene University

Norman North High School University of Oklahoma

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Johanna Justus

Brooklynn Kaffenberger

Paige Karmun

Angel King

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Duquesne University

Westmoore High School Oklahoma State University

Yukon High School Redlands Community College

Star Spencer High School Oklahoma Christian University

Louis Alexander Lennox

Luis Lopez

Michelle Lopez-Alvarado

Ximena Lopez-Hernandez

Western Heights High School Oklahoma City Community College

Casady School University of Oklahoma

ASTEC Charter School Southern Nazarene University

Harding Charter Preparatory High School Rose State College

Marubeny Lucas

Hector Luna

Thao Luu

Ariadna Maldonado

Putnam City West High School University of Central Oklahoma

ASTEC Charter School University of Oklahoma

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City Community College

Dove Science Academy-OKC Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

15

16

Barenca Maldonado

Leonella Martinez

Monserrat Martinez

EmmaGrace Mashburn

John Marshall High School Cottey College

Midwest City High School Rose State College

Western Heights High School University of Oklahoma

Moore High School Oklahoma State University

Graeme McElroy

Ashlyn McGinnis

Angela Mesta

Donovan Middleton

Crossings Christian School University of Oklahoma

Moore High School University of Oklahoma

Dove Science Academy-OKC University of Central Oklahoma

Harding Fine Arts Academy Southern Nazarene University

Joshlyn Moncada

Marisol Moncayo

Emma Moore

Lucero Moreno

Capitol Hill High School Oklahoma City Community College

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast University of Oklahoma

Guthrie High School Oklahoma City Community College

Santa Fe South High School University of Oklahoma

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Faith Morrison

Andris Nelson

Anson Nguyen

Harding Charter Preparatory High School University of Oklahoma

John Marshall High School Langston University

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School University of Oklahoma

Tina Nguyen

Daniel Oommen

Daniel Parra-Acuna

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma City

Mustang High School Redlands Community College

U.S. Grant High School Oklahoma City Community College

Christopher Perez

Dylann Pitner

Kyron Pollard

Northwest Classen High School University of Oklahoma

Moore High School Oklahoma City Community College

Edmond Santa Fe High School University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

17

18

Shelby Powell

Abigail Quillin

Iqra Raja

Kelcy Redus

Emerson North High School Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma Christian School Oklahoma State University

Putnam City High School University of Oklahoma

Guthrie High School Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma City

Janelly Reyes

Katy Reyes-Argueta

Estrella Reza

Thomas Richardson

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City Community College

Santa Fe South High School University of Oklahoma

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast Oklahoma City Community College

Norman North High School University of Tulsa

Mayra Rincon

Alex Rodas

Diego Rodriguez-Solis

Ashlyn Rogers

ASTEC Charter School Oklahoma City Community College

Dove Science Academy-OKC University of Central Oklahoma

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast Oklahoma State University

Southmoore High School Oklahoma City Community College

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Emily Romero

Gaudencio Ruiz

Braylyn Russell

Rohi Sama

Edmond Memorial High School University of Oklahoma

Dove Science Academy-OKC University of Oklahoma

Putnam City North High School Southern Nazarene University

Western Heights High School University of Central Oklahoma

Layla Sandoval

Jannet Serna

Gulnaz Shabbir

Naomi Shaw

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City Community College

Western Heights High School University of Oklahoma

Putnam City High School University of Oklahoma

Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School University of Oklahoma

Nakaria Sheffey

Savannah Slayton

Alexa Smith

Hannah Stoner

Putnam City High School University of Oklahoma

Northwest Classen High School University of Oklahoma

Norman North High School University of Oklahoma

Edmond North High School University of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

19

20

Sidney Sullins

Dal Sung

Jose Tadeo Linares

Marcus Taylor

Putnam City West High School University of Wyoming

Capitol Hill High School Rose State College

Jones High School Oklahoma State University

U.S. Grant High School University of Central Oklahoma

Jonathan Terry

Khalia Tillis

Ariana Torres

Victor Turcios

Del City High School Rose State College

Crooked Oak High School Oklahoma State University

Southeast High School University of Oklahoma

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast Oklahoma City Community College

Ainsley Underwood

Solana Valerio-Weekley

Elva Vega

Arlette Velasco

Piedmont High School University of Oklahoma

Southmoore High School Oklahoma City Community College

Luther High School University of Central Oklahoma

Dove Science Academy-OKC University of Central Oklahoma

2022 Scholarship Yearbook

Litzy Velasquez-Bartolo

Jasmin Velez

Leslye Villanueva

Katlyn Vu

Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City Community College

Capitol Hill High School Oklahoma City Community College

Putnam City North High School University of Oklahoma

Emerson North High School Rose State College

Tylen Wallace

Olivia Walters-Hunt

Madison Williams

Meg Williams

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast University of Oklahoma

El Reno High School University of Central Oklahoma

Putnam City North High School Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Deer Creek High School Oklahoma State University

Don’t Forget...

Claim Your Scholarships!

Cameron Woodard

Mauria Wright

Edmond Santa Fe High School University of Oklahoma

Luther High School Southwestern Christian University

Watch this video tutorial for more information:

occf.org/claim

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

21

About Us:

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Established in 1969 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation has connected donors with charitable organizations and causes for more than 50 years. As a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization and one of more than 750 community foundations in the United States, we help donors establish permanent endowment funds to provide long-term support to nonprofits in this community.

Serving both urban and rural communities in central Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is currently among the 20 largest community foundations in the country.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Trustees T. Scott Spradling, Chair David J. Feroli, Chairman-elect Steven C. Agee

What is a community foundation?

Leigh Ann Albers

Community foundations are public charities dedicated to bettering the lives of people in a defined geographic area through grant-giving. They bring together the financial resources of local individuals, families and businesses to support nonprofits and activities in their area.

Michael Carolina

What is an endowment?

Vicki Howard

An endowment is a permanent fund established through a charitable gift or donation. While only a portion of the fund is available each year to support charitable efforts, like your scholarship award, the power behind endowment is its permanence. Each year, the fund grows as a portion is invested, ensuring it will forever be able to fund charitable causes.

What other programs do we support in the community?

Thanks to donors who care to see students succeed in their academic journeys, we are able to provide the largest selection of scholarships in the state. We also work with donors to support hundreds of charitable organizations and projects in central Oklahoma, including public art and beautification projects, health care for those in need and community wellness programs for everyone.

Mike Collison Talita DeNegri Mark W. Funke Edward A. Krei, Treasurer Christin V. Mugg Dr. Robert Salinas Shelley Sanders Pete White Charles Wiggin Steven C. Davis, Secretary & General Counsel Christian K. Keesee, ex officio

info-circle Learn more about us at occf.org.

Trustee Scholarship Initiative Committee Michael Carolina, Chair Nolan Coyle Alana House Oscar Jackson Pat Kelly

hand-pointer www.occf.org

Edward A. Krei Jean Lehr Jessica Martinez-Brooks Anita May Diane Ming

twitter-square @occforg

facebook-square /OCCFScholarships

D.J. Morgan Christin V. Mugg Ashley Stevenson

instagram /occforg

P.O. Box 1146, Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1146 | 1000 N. Broadway Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405/235-5603 | www.occf.org