Letter from the President

Ken Colley ‘69 To my OMA Brothers:

It is an exciting time for the Oklahoma Military Academy Museum. As this Guidon is sent out, the OMA Museum will be undergoing a temporary closure in preparation for “A New Beginning” restoration and renovation. The unique history of the OMA and its loyal former cadets will be reintroduced through this fantastic opportunity. The grand opening of “A New Beginning” OMA museum is September 23, 2022. It will contain a newly designed, state-of-the-art museum, a high-tech conference room and dining area, and interactive exhibits that will continue the legacy of the Oklahoma Military Academy. This rebirth of OMA history inspires me, and I cannot wait to share this experience with my fellow cadets.

Alongside the grand opening of the renovated museum is our annual OMA Alumni Reunion. It is set for September 23-24, 2022, so mark your calendars for this exciting weekend. It is one of the great honors of the OMA Alumni Association to host this event. We look forward to seeing friends and family traveling from near and far. This will be a remarkable year for the OMA Alumni Reunion!

It is an honor to prepare for this fantastic opportunity when gathering and honoring the past has been exceptionally difficult due to unfortunate global conditions. The Oklahoma Military Academy once marked the home for over 10,000 cadets. It is a proud achievement to reintroduce the glory and honor of the OMA to new generations. I look forward to the upcoming reunion and the grand opening of “A New Beginning” museum with my fellow cadets.

With courage, loyalty, and honor,

Ken Colley ‘69 OMA Alumni Association President

Guidon 2 is a newsletter published for alumni of Oklahoma Military Academy by the OMA Alumni Office at Rogers State University. Send correspondence and address corrections to: OMA Alumni Office, Rogers State University, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK 74017-3252. This publication is issued by Rogers State University. A total of 2,000 copies have been printed at a cost of $1.40 each. Rogers State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. May 2022

Executive Director: Dr. Danette Boyle, dboyle@rsu.edu, 918-343-6888 918-381-8764 Administrative Assistant: Bailey Thompson bthompson@rsu.edu 918-343-6889

Editor: Dr. Danette Boyle Assistant Editor: Bailey Thompson Designer: Kate Northcutt Student Worker: Carleigh Stallcup