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Perry Daily Journal 05/22/2015 May 26, 2015 3:38 pm / Copy Reduced to 78% from original to fit letter page Students at 22 Oklahoma schools will soon find the latest technology in their classrooms, thanks to more than $1.4 million in grants from the Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust, and the Morrison Elementary School is among those to benefit. The mission of the OETT is to equip Oklahoma common and CareerTech students with the technology and technological skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. The trust provides funds for equipment, infrastructure, leadership and professional development to implement and advance integration of technology into classroom instruction. OETT grants help schools acquire the newest educational technologies, like tablets, interactive whiteboards and laptops, as well as train educators on how to operate and integrate these technologies into classroom learning. Each of this year’s grantee schools will receive $40,000 to purchase new technology equipment and $25,000 for professional teacher development training. “OETT is creating long-term change for the benefit of Oklahoma’s students,” said Dr. Phil Berkenbile, OETT board of trustees chair. “A total of 229 Oklahoma schools have received OETT grants since they were first awarded in 2003, and OETT grants have impacted technology in the classrooms of more than 92,000 students. Additionally, more than 8,350 teachers, principals, superintendents and administrators have received professional development training to assist Morrison among schools to receive more than $1.4 million in technology grants Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust awards 22 schools Ada’s Washington Grade Center Amber Pocasset Elementary School Bartlesville’s Central Middle School Bethany High School Central High Elementary School Clinton’s Nance Elementary School Deer Creek High School Dewey Elementary School Edmond’s Westfield Elementary School Fort Towson High School Greenville Elementary School Haworth Jr. High School Hollis Middle School Hydro-Eakly Middle School McAlester’s Edmond Doyle Elementary School McAlester’s Will Rogers Elementary School Moore’s Fisher Elementary School Morrison Elementary School Oklahoma City’s Santa Fe South Charter School Stratford Elementary School Union City High School Yukon’s Independence Elementary School Schools receiving grants Submitted by Amber Bales The Morrison Community Development Association (MCDA) traditionally has presented numerous scholarships to deserving seniors upon graduation. This year’s MCDA scholarships were awarded as follows: Jordan Madden, $1,000 from the Dr. Anna Kunze/MHS Alumni; Jacey Bales, $1,000, Will Miller Scholarship; Kelsey Frank, $1,000, Berkenbile/Wehrenberg Scholarship; Kyle Frank, $1,000, Bryan & Billie Chrz/Bill & Marie Will Scholarship. Kylie Tolbert, $1,000, Raymond Henry/MCDA Scholarship; Cody Dollarhide, $1,000, Will Miller Scholarship; Mckayla Kling, $1,000, Berkenbile/ Wehrenberg/MCDA Scholarship; Travis Dunn, $1,000, Chatburn/Berkenbile Scholarship; Elizabeth Holman, $1,000, 1st Bank of Weatherford–Morrison; Tara Bradley, $1,000, Morrison Lions. Brian Young, $1,000, Little Country Express/ Morrison Lions; Kory Deboer, $750, Dan & Cindy Barrick/MCDA; Bryan Coleman, $750, 1st Bank of Weatherford–Morrison; Brittany Coleman, $750, Dan & Cindy Barrick/Morrison Lions. Anonymous Donor/Work Scholarships for $250 were given to Austin Hunsinger, Austin Graham, Justin Gum and Kindell Smith. These scholarship are to be applied toward expenses incurred while starting in the workforce. MCDA is an IRS approved 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. It was developed in 1998 to promote Morrison’s town, school, civic organizations, churches and to help the people of the community. MCDA is funded by membership dues of $35 per year. There are currently over 180 members in MCDA, but with hope of soliciting more new members, the organization hopes to present eight or nine more scholarships next year. Interested parties may enroll in MCDA by mailing their name and address and $35 to Morrison Community Development Association, P.O. Box 99, Morrison, OK 73061 or call Phil Berkenbile at 405- 240-7301. The MCDA Scholarships were announced at the MHS graduation at the Morrison Events Center, gave them to their parents and grandparents, along with many heartfelt embraces. Superintendent Jay Vernon urged the graduates to take to heart Robert Frost’s immortal words, to take “the road less traveled.” The salutatorian and MCDA scholarships presented to MHS graduates Valedictorian Jordan Madden and grandpa Leroy Schlehuber. Photos and Story by Amy Keith Displaying the grant received by Morrison Elementary School are, front row from left, Kelly Casey, Jennifer Henriksen, Christy Williams, Diana Lozier; and back row, Christine Cawood, Amber Bales, Renate Harshbarger, Gretchen Pitts and Sara Porter. students with the new technology. “These educators have been trained on the best practices of high-achieving schools and integrating technology into classroom curriculum.” OETT was established in 2001 as a result of an agreement between then-attorney general Drew Edmondson and AT&T Oklahoma during the company’s transition to a modern form of regulation. As part of the agreement, AT&T contributed $30 million to OETT. The trust has distributed almost $17.5 million to date. “The Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust continues to provide cutting edge technology and engaging learning opportunities for students in our state,” said Steve Hahn, president of AT&T Oklahoma. “AT&T is proud to partner with OETT in this endeavor to serve schools, teachers and kids.” OETT is administered by Communities Foundation of Oklahoma and professional development is coordinated through the University of Oklahoma’s K20 Center. For additional information, visit www.oett.org.
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Students at 22 Oklahoma schools will soon find the latest technology in their classrooms, thanks to more than $1.4 million in grants from theOklahoma Educational Technology Trust, and the Morrison Elementary School is among those to benefit. As part of the agreement, AT&T contributed $30 million to OETT. The trust has distributed almost $17.5 million to date. “The Oklahoma Educational Technology Trustcontinues to provide cutting edge technology and engaging learning opportunities for students in our state,” said Steve Hahn, president of AT&T Oklahoma. “AT&T is proud to partner with OETT in this endeavor to serve schools, teachers and kids.”
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Perry Daily Journal 05/22/2015
May 26, 2015 3:38 pm /
Copy Reduced to 78% from original to fit letter page
Students at 22 Oklahoma schools will soon find the latest technology in their classrooms, thanks to more than $1.4 million in grants from the Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust, and the Morrison Elementary School is among those to benefit.
The mission of the OETT is to equip Oklahoma common and CareerTech students with the technology and technological skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. The trust provides funds for equipment, infrastructure, leadership and professional development to implement and advance integration of technology into classroom instruction.
OETT grants help schools acquire the newest educational technologies, like tablets, interactive whiteboards and laptops, as well as train educators on how to operate and integrate these technologies into classroom learning.
Each of this year’s grantee schools will receive $40,000 to purchase new technology equipment and $25,000 for professional teacher development training.
“OETT is creating long-term change for the benefit of Oklahoma’s students,” said Dr. Phil Berkenbile, OETT board of trustees chair. “A total of 229 Oklahoma schools have received OETT grants since they were first awarded in 2003, and OETT grants have impacted technology in the classrooms of more than 92,000 students. Additionally, more than 8,350 teachers, principals, superintendents and administrators have received professional development training to assist
6 Perry Daily Journal Friday, May 22, 2015
Morrison among schools to receive more than $1.4 million in technology grantsOklahoma Educational Technology Trust awards 22 schools
Ada’s Washington Grade Center Amber Pocasset Elementary School Bartlesville’s Central Middle School Bethany High SchoolCentral High Elementary School Clinton’s Nance Elementary School Deer Creek High SchoolDewey Elementary SchoolEdmond’s Westfield Elementary School Fort Towson High SchoolGreenville Elementary School Haworth Jr. High SchoolHollis Middle SchoolHydro-Eakly Middle SchoolMcAlester’s Edmond Doyle Elementary
SchoolMcAlester’s Will Rogers Elementary School Moore’s Fisher Elementary SchoolMorrison Elementary SchoolOklahoma City’s Santa Fe South Charter
SchoolStratford Elementary SchoolUnion City High SchoolYukon’s Independence Elementary School
Schools receiving grantsSubmitted by Amber Bales
The Morrison Community Development Association (MCDA) traditionally has presented numerous scholarships to deserving seniors upon graduation.
This year’s MCDA scholarships were awarded as follows: Jordan Madden, $1,000 from the Dr. Anna Kunze/MHS Alumni; Jacey Bales, $1,000, Will Miller Scholarship; Kelsey Frank, $1,000, Berkenbile/Wehrenberg Scholarship; Kyle Frank, $1,000, Bryan & Billie Chrz/Bill & Marie Will Scholarship.
Kylie Tolbert, $1,000, Raymond Henry/MCDA Scholarship; Cody Dollarhide, $1,000, Will Miller Scholarship; Mckayla Kling, $1,000, Berkenbile/Wehrenberg/MCDA Scholarship; Travis Dunn, $1,000, Chatburn/Berkenbile Scholarship; Elizabeth Holman, $1,000, 1st Bank of Weatherford–Morrison; Tara Bradley, $1,000, Morrison Lions.
Brian Young, $1,000, Little Country Express/Morrison Lions; Kory Deboer, $750, Dan & Cindy Barrick/MCDA; Bryan Coleman, $750, 1st Bank of
Weatherford–Morrison; Brittany Coleman, $750, Dan & Cindy Barrick/Morrison Lions.
Anonymous Donor/Work Scholarships for $250 were given to Austin Hunsinger, Austin Graham, Justin Gum and Kindell Smith. These scholarship are to be applied toward expenses incurred while starting in the workforce.
MCDA is an IRS approved 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. It was developed in 1998 to promote Morrison’s town, school, civic organizations, churches and to help the people of the community. MCDA is funded by membership dues of $35 per year.
There are currently over 180 members in MCDA, but with hope of soliciting more new members, the organization hopes to present eight or nine more scholarships next year.
Interested parties may enroll in MCDA by mailing their name and address and $35 to Morrison Community Development Association, P.O. Box 99, Morrison, OK 73061 or call Phil Berkenbile at 405- 240-7301.
The MCDA Scholarships were announced at the MHS graduation at the Morrison Events Center, May 16. A large number of other scholarships was presented, totaling over $169,000. This is one community that clearly supports their school and instills high aspirations in their youth.
The scholars were advised that “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do,” and “Above all, keep moving forward.”
There was a very touching slide show with photos of the seniors as toddlers and their senior portraits. One emotional moment was when each of the graduating class members collected three roses and
gave them to their parents and grandparents, along with many heartfelt embraces.
Superintendent Jay Vernon urged the graduates to take to heart Robert Frost’s immortal words, to take “the road less traveled.” The salutatorian and valedictorians repeatedly expressed gratitude for the support and help they received through the years from parents, teachers, coaches, pastors and other mentors.
High school principal Shalon Reynolds thanked the graduating class for their hard work and dedication. She advised, “The best way we can show our gratitude is to make the most of our opportunity.”
Graduate Brittany Coleman closed the ceremony with a fitting benediction: “Take us by the hand and guide us all the way.”
MCDA scholarships presented to MHS graduates
Valedictorian Jordan Madden and grandpa Leroy Schlehuber.
Coach Cory Bales, graduate Jacey Bales, Braden Bales and teacher Amber Bales.
Photos and Story by Amy Keith
Displaying the grant received by Morrison Elementary School are, front row from left, Kelly Casey, Jennifer Henriksen, Christy Williams, Diana Lozier; and back row, Christine Cawood, Amber Bales, Renate Harshbarger, Gretchen Pitts and Sara Porter.
students with the new technology. “These educators have been trained on the best
practices of high-achieving schools and integrating technology into classroom curriculum.”
OETT was established in 2001 as a result of an agreement between then-attorney general Drew Edmondson and AT&T Oklahoma during the company’s transition to a modern form of regulation.
As part of the agreement, AT&T contributed $30 million to OETT. The trust has distributed almost $17.5 million to date.
“The Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust
continues to provide cutting edge technology and engaging learning opportunities for students in our state,” said Steve Hahn, president of AT&T Oklahoma. “AT&T is proud to partner with OETT in this endeavor to serve schools, teachers and kids.”
OETT is administered by Communities Foundation of Oklahoma and professional development is coordinated through the University of Oklahoma’s K20 Center. For additional information, visit www.oett.org.
