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OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Helping you help the community Investing in the Future 2004 FOUNDATION OF PROMISE SCHOLARS 2004 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
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Investing in the Future
2004 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Board of Trustees is pleased to present this commemorative publication in recognition of the
2004 Community Foundation Scholars and the 2004 Foundation of Promise Scholars.
The Trustees congratulate the recipients and wish them success in their future endeavors.
THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Founded in 1969 by Oklahoma City businessman and philanthropist John E. Kirkpatrick
and fellow business leaders, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is recognized as
the metropolitan area's non-profit public charity that works with donors and non-profit
organizations to create funds that will benefit the community both now and into the future.
Through the generosity of thousands of donors over the past 35 years, the Oklahoma City
Community Foundation has grown to be one of the community's most trusted and credible John E. Kirkpatrick
organizations and a leader in identifying emerging issues and developing programs to meet those issues.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation manages more than 800 funds with assets in excess of $420 million. These funds represent a wide variety of donor interests from education and scholarships to
endowment funds for non-profit agencies to the beautification of public lands and parks. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation also operates the country's largest agency endowment fund program in the
country with more than 250 local non-profit agencies with permanent endowment funds.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is governed by a 15-member board of trustees comprised of business and civic leaders. Trustees are selected to serve due to their proven integrity, community knowledge
and their ability to make fair judgments on complex issues.
2004 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS 1
James H. Holloman, Jr., President James C. Clark Judge Nancy Coats James R. Daniel Paul Dudman Jeanette Gamba John Green Kirkland Hall, Treasurer
John E. Kirkpatrick,
Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director Marilyn B. Myers, Assistant Secretary
Jane Jayroe Christian K. Keesee Judy Love Stephen Mason Ronald J. Norick, Vice President Paul B. Odom, Jr., Vice President William F. Shdeed
Founding Trustee
John L. Belt, Secretary Carla S. Pickrell, Director of Administration
CONTENTS 2 New Oppportunities Scholarship Initiative
3 Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network/Initiative Committee
4 New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative Sponsors
6 2004 Community Foundation and Foundation of Promise Scholars
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative
When the Oklahoma City Community Foundations board of trustees approved the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative in 1998, the decision was made with one simple goal in mind: to encourage more students in Oklahoma County to attend college or other post high school training. The initiative was created upon the belief that to ensure our community remains a quality place to live and work, then higher education must become a viable option for any high school student in Oklahoma County who is eligible and has the desire.
The New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative focuses on not only offering financial support to worthy students through five distinct scholarship programs but also by providing a support system for high school guidance counselors. During the program's first five years, $905,000 was awarded in scholarship funds to 938 students in Oklahoma County. To build upon this success, in 2003 the board of trustees has committed $2.1 million toward the initiative through 2007, more than double the amount allocated in the initial five years.
The New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative is comprised of the following five programs: The Community Foundation Scholars, the Foundation of Promise Scholars, Oklahoma Youth With Promise Scholars, the Non- Traditional Student Scholars and the Nurse Education Program:
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS The Community Foundation Scholar program rewards good students who are also good citizens who might not otherwise qualify for awards based solely on the academic standards. The $1,000 per student scholarship is a means by which the Oklahoma City Community Foundation can encourage recipients to be successful college students. In 2004, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is awarding 93 Community Foundation Scholar awards.
FOUNDATION OF PROMISE SCHOLARS The Foundation of Promise program provides scholarships for first-generation college students — those who will be the first in their family to attend college. To be eligible for a Foundation of Promise Scholar award, a high school junior must apply and agree to complete specific activities in preparation for college admission. Upon completion of these activities, the student becomes eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to any accredited post secondary educational institution. In 2004. 75 students will receive Foundation of Promise Scholar awards.
YOUTH WITH PROMISE SCHOLARS The Oklahoma City Community Foundation works with both public and private agencies to help children who graduated while in Oklahoma's foster care system receive scholarships. Students receive support from volunteer mentors in addition to funds for college. Last year 26 students received scholarships from this program.
NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARS Helping adults re-enter the educational system is the goal of the Non-Traditional Scholars program. Working through six agencies, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation identifies students who have completed one educational program and have both the ability and desire to advance to another program. The sponsoring agency identifies the students and agrees to provide mentoring as the student participates in the new educational program.
NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM In an effort to address the qualified staffing challenges facing area hospitals, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation collaborated with five metropolitan hospitals to launch the Nurse Education Program in 2003. The program offers scholarships to nurses employed at the participating hospital and seeking a RN certification or a bachelor's degree. In 2003-04, the program provided $60,000 in scholarships to eligible nurses at five community hospitals.
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The Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network
An important ingredient in the Oklahoma City Community Foundations New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative is the involvement of the guidance counselors at each of the high schools in Oklahoma County. For many students, the guidance counselor is an important source of information on college admission requirements and financial aid resources.
In recognition of the important role they play, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation formed the Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network. For many of these counselors, the information shared at the Network’s two workshops per year is an important opportunity to learn about current college admission issues and financial aid opportunities. In addition, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation coordinates campus visits for counselors to universities, colleges and technology centers, both public and private. As an added incentive, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation provides at least one Community Foundation Scholars award to each high school with a participating guidance counselor.
2003-04 OKLAHOMA COUNTY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR NETWORK PARTICIPANTS
Carlann Miller — Bethany High School Robin Lindsey — Capitol Hill High School Dr. Vicki Schaeffer — Casady School David Holmes — Christian Heritage Academy Ann Thompson — Deer Creek High School Joy Ahmad — Del City High School Carol Doherty — Edmond Memorial High School Linda Dixon — Edmond Santa Fe High School Shirley Stringfellow — Harrah High School Mary Winters —Jones High School Jamie Butler — Midwest City High School Barbara Shelton — Moore High School Donna Rourke — Mustang High School June Woodall — Northwest Classen High School Sharon Jones — Oklahoma Christian School Pam Koper — Piedmont High School Kyle Vandruff— Putnam City North High School Karen Spencer — Southeast High School Bobbie Dailey — U.S. Grant High School Diane Dragg — Westmoore High School
Sandy Nedbalek — Bishop McGuinness High School Doris Cupp — Carl Albert High School Dawn Collamore — Choctaw High School Judy Schroeder — Classen School of Advanced Studies Katherine Story — Crooked Oak High School Louvenia Mohan — Douglass High School Patricia Bray — Edmond North High School Sherry Ainsworth — Grace Christian Academy Jane Taylor —John Marshall High School Mary Baker — Luther High School Tiffany Craine — Millwood High School Dr. Fay Nowka — Mount Saint Mary High School Monica Pevehouse — Northeast Academy Deborah Niccum — Oklahoma Christian Academy Gary Salwierak — Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics Sarah Kersey — Putnam City High School Ann Bleything — Putnam City West High School James Keith — Star Spencer High School Melinda Porterfield — Western Heights High School Bill Kindred — Yukon High School
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The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Team The New Opportunities Scholarship Iniative is staffed by Anna-Faye Rose and Linda Keefe who bring years of hands-on ex perience in dealing with youth, college admissions and scholarship administration. In addition, fellow staff members provide fund management services, promotion and development of funds. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Committee is comprised of a diverse group of key community and business leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to provide valuable insight and guidance to the Initiative.
2003-04 NEW OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Kirkland Hall, Chairman James C. Clark John Green James H. Holloman, Jr. Martha King E. Elaine Schuster
Mary Ann Bauman, M.D. Paul Dudman Janice Haunschild Patricia Kelly John Osborne
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative Sponsors
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Central High School Alumni Association (CHSAA) continues with a tradition of education for the community by providing scholarships for students who graduate from central Oklahoma high schools. Founded in 1892, Central High School was the first high school in Oklahoma City, providing educational services for Oklahoma City area students until its closure in 1968. According to Robert Ross, class of 1946, the alumni want to continue to honor the tradition of quality education by helping deserving students continue their education after high school.
In addition to the Community Foundation scholars, CHSAA funds at least one vocational technical scholarship and the Leveta Land Scholarship for a student in secretarial science. CHSAA is funding five Community Foundation Scholar awards in 2004.
IRENE P. AND SAMUEL E. FRIERSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST Dr. and Mrs. Frierson were long-term residents of Oklahoma City. They died in the early 1960s. Dr. Frierson was a native of Mississippi and a graduate of Tulane University. He served as an army surgeon in France during World War I and practiced medicine in Oklahoma City for more than 40 years. The Friersons had no surviving children and created the Frierson Educational Trust to provide scholarships for students that attend college in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is honored to have the Frierson Educational Trust, currently administered by the Bank of Oklahoma Trust Department, as a sponsor of the Community Foundation Scholars awards.
WINONA S. PRESLEY FUND The Winona S. Presley Fund was established in 1999 and supports a variety of educational programs. Mrs. Presley was a resident of Britton, Oklahoma where she was a longtime supporter of education. In addition to her fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Mrs. Presley established endowments at the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. Within the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative, the Presley Fund supports the activities of the Oklahoma County Guidance Network, enhancing the knowledge and expertise of Oklahoma County's Winona S. Presley guidance counselors.
WILLIAM M. AND JANET S. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND The William M. and Janet S. Johnson Scholarship Fund, which was established through bequests, provides opportunities for graduates of Minco High School who show promise of benefiting from higher education. In addition, the fund also
supports the Nurse Education Program.
WILLIE ELIZABETH SHIPLEY FUND AND THE E.K. GAYLORD FUND Through the generosity of donors Willie Elizabeth Shipley and E.K. Gaylord, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is able to provide funding for Community Foundation and Foundation of Promise Scholars.
Miss Shipley worked as the Secretary of the Oklahoma State Senate for 48 years and documented some of the most colorful history of a developing state. In 1903, Mr. Gaylord moved from Colorado to Oklahoma Territory and established the Oklahoma Publishing Company which publishes The Oklahoman.
Willie Elizabeth Shipley E.K. Gaylord
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Additional Major Contributors to the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative J. Edward and Gene Barth Everett Foundation
Hesed Foundation Wann and Clara Langston MidFirst Bank Records-Johnson Family Foundation
Dahl P. Brown, Jr. Dana Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Charles Haunschild Raymond H. and Bonnie B. Hefner Family Fund John E. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Family Fund
McGee Foundation Rebecca McNeese Nichols Hills Development/Plaza North Ltd. Wayne and Deborah Parker
Scott and Geneva Smith
Honoring Past Trustees To illustrate appreciation for their service to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, 22 Community Foundation Scholar awards were named in 2004 in honor of past trustees who served nine or more years on the board. Honored are:
John E. Kirkpatrick Dan Hogan, III J.B. Saunders, Jr. Nancy Payne Ellis Jean I. Everest George Records Sylvan Goldman William O. Johnstone
Clayton Rich Dean A. McGee James R. Tolbert, III F.M. Petree Frank McPherson Morrison G. Tucker Linda Lambert
Ray T. Anthony Jack Abernathy J. Edward Barth Richard Harrison Raymond Hefner, Jr. Richard L. Sias Anne Morgan
How to Start a Scholarship Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation
In addition to the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation also administers more than 70 additional scholarship funds for a wide variety of groups and organizations, making the Oklahoma City Community Foundation the state’s largest independent administrator of scholarship programs. In 2004. the Oklahoma City Community Foundation will administer scholarship assistance to more than 450 students.
There is no better way for you to invest in the future than establishing or contributing to a scholarship fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Individuals and organizations have started funds for a variety of reasons. Some want to honor the memory of a loved one, others want to promote a particular profession or occupation and still others seek to support students from specific segments of our society.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation makes it easy for donors and organizations to establish scholarship funds by providing all of the administrative assistance to manage the funds, selecting the recipients and paying the scholarship award to the appropriate institution. Donors and organizations may choose to be involved in implementing the scholarship program and can be assured that the scholarship fund will continue to be administered according to their intentions.
Perhaps you have a desire to establish a scholarship. A great place to start would be at www.occf.org under the Scholarship Center tab. Another helpful option is to contact Anna-Faye Rose. Scholarship Administrator, at (405) 235-5603 or a. [email protected].
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
College: Langston Major: Sports Medicine
Alicia Anderson DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Graphic Design
Major: Graphic Design
Major: Computer Science
Major: Engineering
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Doanh Au PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major-. Nursing
Major: Business
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
Traci Barraw JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Nursing
Shannon Beasely LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Forensic Science
Ashlee Boynton BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Computer Science
Major: Pre law
Christopher Brodt EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL College: University of Oklahoma Major: Political Science
Jessie Brotherton DEER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Psychology
Justin Brown PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Theatre
Erin Bryan CARL ALBERT HIGH SCHOOL
College: Washburn University Major: Pre-Law
Kristen Bussa DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Brandi Bybee MUSTANG HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
Major: Business
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Medical Technology
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
College: Spelman College Major: Pre -Med
Sara Champion BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Psychology
Brenda Chaoomchaisiri MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Interior Design
College: Northeastern State University
Robert Cooley PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Mechanical Engineering
David Corbett GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Communications
April Cribbs WESTMOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Liberal Arts
College: Brigham Young University
College: Northern Oklahoma College
College: St. Gregory’s University
Major: Education
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Education
Jessica Dilbeck WESTERN HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Sonography
Amanda Dodson PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Northeastern State University
College: University of Tulsa Major: Business
Amber Embrey EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Dental Technology
Christy Ezell PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pharmacy
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Computer Engineering
Major: Graphic Arts
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
Nicole Gengler EDMOND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
Vanessa Ghiassi PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Journalism
Major: Forensic Science
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Pre-Law
Major: Physical Therapy
Major: Pre-Med
College: Miami University at Oxford
Major: Engineering
Major: Business
Major: Art
Bryce Hanlon MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Engineering
Ayanna Harris NORTHWEST CLASSEN HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pre-Law
College: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Major: Physical Therapy
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Business
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Major: Accounting
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Business
College: Northern Oklahoma College
Major: Pre-Med
Major: Graphics
Major: Nursing
ADVANCED STUDIES
Danielle Hogle YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Florida College Major: Nursing
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Darren Hua MUSTANG HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: International Studies
Krystal Hunter DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pre-Med
College: Oklahoma Christian University of Science & Arts
Major: Psychology
Arlyssa Jaquez MOUNT SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Business
Tiffany Jetton HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Engineering
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College: University of Oklahoma Major: Computer Science
Brittany Jones DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Business
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Sean King CARL ALBERT HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Business
Nioml Kuruvilla PUTNAM CITY WEST SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
College: Texas Christian University Major: Education
Cynthia Lampe BISHOP MCGUINNESS HIGH SCHOOL
College: Creighton University Major: Psychology
Mariah Lawson CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Graphics
Major: Liberal Arts
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Pre-Med
Kristina Logan HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Forensic Science
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Engineering
Jill Lynch PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Newman University Major: Pre-Med
Cherie Maberry Kishia Marshall PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Nursing
JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Major: Early Childhood Education
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Physical Therapy
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Pre-Med
Brianna Martinez JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Dental Hygiene
Ryan McEwen EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Errin McKnight DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Architecture
Mike McRay LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Engineering
Katherine Meek PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Accounting
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Major: Computer Science
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Hallel Morris-Perez MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Liberal Arts
Jena Mulhollen MIDWEST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Liberal Arts
College: St. Gregory’s University Major: Nursing
Ruthie Murray PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Arkansas Major: Education
Adam Nicholas CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL
College: East Central University Major: Business
Heather O'Connor MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City
Major: Pre-Veterinary
Crystal Orr EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Physical Therapy
Major: Journalism
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Journalism
Anand Patel CROOKED OAK HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Graphic Design
College: Rose State College Major: Criminal Justice
Trang Pham DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Chemistry
Shayna Pond PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
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Jake Pruitt YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Journalism
Jennifer Ramirez PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Physical Therapy
Jillian Ravnell MIDWEST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Hampton University Major: Biology
Amanda Raymond HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Journalism
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
David Rohrer PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL
College: Baylor University Major: Environmental Studies
Phillip Rogers DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Accounting
Amanda Sammons HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Communications
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College: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Jerra Simmons DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
Major: Education
Jorja Stevenson EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Nursing
College: Rose State College Major: Environmental Science
Katie Stone PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Amanda Stowe WESTMOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
Brittany Stroud PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pre-Med
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Chemistry
Trey Taunton EDMOND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Education
Natasha Tellis JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Nursing
John Thomas YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Engineering
Major: Criminal Justice
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Pre-Med
Jessica Velasco EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Physics
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Graphic Design
Jenny Waller YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Psychology
Jeanne Ward U.S. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Graphics
Jerad Warlick DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Graphic Design
Kelly Weaver JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
Major: Liberal Arts
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Engineering
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
College: Northeastern State University
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Accounting
Kenisha Whitfield DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
College: Langston University Major: Psychology
Joshua Williams JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Law
Joshua Wilson EDMOND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Communications
Daniel Wood JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: Langston University Major: Agriculture
Brandi Womack SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Nursing
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Political Science
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Monday, April 26, 2004 Welcome...................................................................................................................................Kirkland Hall, Committee Chairman
Closing Comments............................................................................................................Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director
Guest Speaker A longtime advocate of quality education, Joe Clytus is a member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education, representing district four. In addition to his service on the school board, Mr. Clytus works as a marketing consultant for the Utilities Information Services Corp.
Following graduation from Douglass High School, Mr. Clytus earned a bachelor of science degree in business management from the Oklahoma
City University and a master's of urban affairs and public administration from Occidental College in Pasadena, California. Recognized as a
National Urban Fellow by Yale University, Mr. Clytus and his wife Margaret are the parents of three grown children and six grandchildren, all of whom attend public schools in Oklahoma City and Millwood school districts.
Community Foundation Scholars 2004 Recognition Luncheon
Friday, April 30, 2004 Welcome................................................................................................................................. James H. Holloman, Jr., President
Program Overview..............................................................................................................Kirkland Hall, Committee Chairman
Guest Speaker......................................................................................................................Mick Cornett, Mayor, City of Oklahoma City
Closing Comments.......................................................................................................... Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director
Guest Speaker Mick Cornett became Oklahoma City's 35th mayor on March 2, 2004. Elected at age 45, he became the City's youngest mayor since 1959-
A native of Oklahoma City, Mayor Cornett attended Putnam City High School where he was named the school’s most outstanding student in
both government and physical education. He was also an All-State athlete. At the University of Oklahoma, he earned a journalism degree in
television news and graduated on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Mayor Cornett spent 2O_years in local television working in both news and sports,
serving as a reporter, anchor and manager. In 1999, he left television to start his own video production business. In 2001, he won a seat on the Oklahoma City Council where he served until elected Mayor. Mick and his wife Lisa have three sons.
OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
1969-2004 Celebrating 35 years
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73103
2004 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Board of Trustees is pleased to present this commemorative publication in recognition of the
2004 Community Foundation Scholars and the 2004 Foundation of Promise Scholars.
The Trustees congratulate the recipients and wish them success in their future endeavors.
THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Founded in 1969 by Oklahoma City businessman and philanthropist John E. Kirkpatrick
and fellow business leaders, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is recognized as
the metropolitan area's non-profit public charity that works with donors and non-profit
organizations to create funds that will benefit the community both now and into the future.
Through the generosity of thousands of donors over the past 35 years, the Oklahoma City
Community Foundation has grown to be one of the community's most trusted and credible John E. Kirkpatrick
organizations and a leader in identifying emerging issues and developing programs to meet those issues.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation manages more than 800 funds with assets in excess of $420 million. These funds represent a wide variety of donor interests from education and scholarships to
endowment funds for non-profit agencies to the beautification of public lands and parks. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation also operates the country's largest agency endowment fund program in the
country with more than 250 local non-profit agencies with permanent endowment funds.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is governed by a 15-member board of trustees comprised of business and civic leaders. Trustees are selected to serve due to their proven integrity, community knowledge
and their ability to make fair judgments on complex issues.
2004 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS 1
James H. Holloman, Jr., President James C. Clark Judge Nancy Coats James R. Daniel Paul Dudman Jeanette Gamba John Green Kirkland Hall, Treasurer
John E. Kirkpatrick,
Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director Marilyn B. Myers, Assistant Secretary
Jane Jayroe Christian K. Keesee Judy Love Stephen Mason Ronald J. Norick, Vice President Paul B. Odom, Jr., Vice President William F. Shdeed
Founding Trustee
John L. Belt, Secretary Carla S. Pickrell, Director of Administration
CONTENTS 2 New Oppportunities Scholarship Initiative
3 Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network/Initiative Committee
4 New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative Sponsors
6 2004 Community Foundation and Foundation of Promise Scholars
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative
When the Oklahoma City Community Foundations board of trustees approved the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative in 1998, the decision was made with one simple goal in mind: to encourage more students in Oklahoma County to attend college or other post high school training. The initiative was created upon the belief that to ensure our community remains a quality place to live and work, then higher education must become a viable option for any high school student in Oklahoma County who is eligible and has the desire.
The New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative focuses on not only offering financial support to worthy students through five distinct scholarship programs but also by providing a support system for high school guidance counselors. During the program's first five years, $905,000 was awarded in scholarship funds to 938 students in Oklahoma County. To build upon this success, in 2003 the board of trustees has committed $2.1 million toward the initiative through 2007, more than double the amount allocated in the initial five years.
The New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative is comprised of the following five programs: The Community Foundation Scholars, the Foundation of Promise Scholars, Oklahoma Youth With Promise Scholars, the Non- Traditional Student Scholars and the Nurse Education Program:
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS The Community Foundation Scholar program rewards good students who are also good citizens who might not otherwise qualify for awards based solely on the academic standards. The $1,000 per student scholarship is a means by which the Oklahoma City Community Foundation can encourage recipients to be successful college students. In 2004, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is awarding 93 Community Foundation Scholar awards.
FOUNDATION OF PROMISE SCHOLARS The Foundation of Promise program provides scholarships for first-generation college students — those who will be the first in their family to attend college. To be eligible for a Foundation of Promise Scholar award, a high school junior must apply and agree to complete specific activities in preparation for college admission. Upon completion of these activities, the student becomes eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to any accredited post secondary educational institution. In 2004. 75 students will receive Foundation of Promise Scholar awards.
YOUTH WITH PROMISE SCHOLARS The Oklahoma City Community Foundation works with both public and private agencies to help children who graduated while in Oklahoma's foster care system receive scholarships. Students receive support from volunteer mentors in addition to funds for college. Last year 26 students received scholarships from this program.
NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARS Helping adults re-enter the educational system is the goal of the Non-Traditional Scholars program. Working through six agencies, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation identifies students who have completed one educational program and have both the ability and desire to advance to another program. The sponsoring agency identifies the students and agrees to provide mentoring as the student participates in the new educational program.
NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM In an effort to address the qualified staffing challenges facing area hospitals, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation collaborated with five metropolitan hospitals to launch the Nurse Education Program in 2003. The program offers scholarships to nurses employed at the participating hospital and seeking a RN certification or a bachelor's degree. In 2003-04, the program provided $60,000 in scholarships to eligible nurses at five community hospitals.
OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network
An important ingredient in the Oklahoma City Community Foundations New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative is the involvement of the guidance counselors at each of the high schools in Oklahoma County. For many students, the guidance counselor is an important source of information on college admission requirements and financial aid resources.
In recognition of the important role they play, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation formed the Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network. For many of these counselors, the information shared at the Network’s two workshops per year is an important opportunity to learn about current college admission issues and financial aid opportunities. In addition, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation coordinates campus visits for counselors to universities, colleges and technology centers, both public and private. As an added incentive, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation provides at least one Community Foundation Scholars award to each high school with a participating guidance counselor.
2003-04 OKLAHOMA COUNTY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR NETWORK PARTICIPANTS
Carlann Miller — Bethany High School Robin Lindsey — Capitol Hill High School Dr. Vicki Schaeffer — Casady School David Holmes — Christian Heritage Academy Ann Thompson — Deer Creek High School Joy Ahmad — Del City High School Carol Doherty — Edmond Memorial High School Linda Dixon — Edmond Santa Fe High School Shirley Stringfellow — Harrah High School Mary Winters —Jones High School Jamie Butler — Midwest City High School Barbara Shelton — Moore High School Donna Rourke — Mustang High School June Woodall — Northwest Classen High School Sharon Jones — Oklahoma Christian School Pam Koper — Piedmont High School Kyle Vandruff— Putnam City North High School Karen Spencer — Southeast High School Bobbie Dailey — U.S. Grant High School Diane Dragg — Westmoore High School
Sandy Nedbalek — Bishop McGuinness High School Doris Cupp — Carl Albert High School Dawn Collamore — Choctaw High School Judy Schroeder — Classen School of Advanced Studies Katherine Story — Crooked Oak High School Louvenia Mohan — Douglass High School Patricia Bray — Edmond North High School Sherry Ainsworth — Grace Christian Academy Jane Taylor —John Marshall High School Mary Baker — Luther High School Tiffany Craine — Millwood High School Dr. Fay Nowka — Mount Saint Mary High School Monica Pevehouse — Northeast Academy Deborah Niccum — Oklahoma Christian Academy Gary Salwierak — Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics Sarah Kersey — Putnam City High School Ann Bleything — Putnam City West High School James Keith — Star Spencer High School Melinda Porterfield — Western Heights High School Bill Kindred — Yukon High School
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The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Team The New Opportunities Scholarship Iniative is staffed by Anna-Faye Rose and Linda Keefe who bring years of hands-on ex perience in dealing with youth, college admissions and scholarship administration. In addition, fellow staff members provide fund management services, promotion and development of funds. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Committee is comprised of a diverse group of key community and business leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to provide valuable insight and guidance to the Initiative.
2003-04 NEW OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Kirkland Hall, Chairman James C. Clark John Green James H. Holloman, Jr. Martha King E. Elaine Schuster
Mary Ann Bauman, M.D. Paul Dudman Janice Haunschild Patricia Kelly John Osborne
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative Sponsors
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Central High School Alumni Association (CHSAA) continues with a tradition of education for the community by providing scholarships for students who graduate from central Oklahoma high schools. Founded in 1892, Central High School was the first high school in Oklahoma City, providing educational services for Oklahoma City area students until its closure in 1968. According to Robert Ross, class of 1946, the alumni want to continue to honor the tradition of quality education by helping deserving students continue their education after high school.
In addition to the Community Foundation scholars, CHSAA funds at least one vocational technical scholarship and the Leveta Land Scholarship for a student in secretarial science. CHSAA is funding five Community Foundation Scholar awards in 2004.
IRENE P. AND SAMUEL E. FRIERSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST Dr. and Mrs. Frierson were long-term residents of Oklahoma City. They died in the early 1960s. Dr. Frierson was a native of Mississippi and a graduate of Tulane University. He served as an army surgeon in France during World War I and practiced medicine in Oklahoma City for more than 40 years. The Friersons had no surviving children and created the Frierson Educational Trust to provide scholarships for students that attend college in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is honored to have the Frierson Educational Trust, currently administered by the Bank of Oklahoma Trust Department, as a sponsor of the Community Foundation Scholars awards.
WINONA S. PRESLEY FUND The Winona S. Presley Fund was established in 1999 and supports a variety of educational programs. Mrs. Presley was a resident of Britton, Oklahoma where she was a longtime supporter of education. In addition to her fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Mrs. Presley established endowments at the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. Within the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative, the Presley Fund supports the activities of the Oklahoma County Guidance Network, enhancing the knowledge and expertise of Oklahoma County's Winona S. Presley guidance counselors.
WILLIAM M. AND JANET S. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND The William M. and Janet S. Johnson Scholarship Fund, which was established through bequests, provides opportunities for graduates of Minco High School who show promise of benefiting from higher education. In addition, the fund also
supports the Nurse Education Program.
WILLIE ELIZABETH SHIPLEY FUND AND THE E.K. GAYLORD FUND Through the generosity of donors Willie Elizabeth Shipley and E.K. Gaylord, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is able to provide funding for Community Foundation and Foundation of Promise Scholars.
Miss Shipley worked as the Secretary of the Oklahoma State Senate for 48 years and documented some of the most colorful history of a developing state. In 1903, Mr. Gaylord moved from Colorado to Oklahoma Territory and established the Oklahoma Publishing Company which publishes The Oklahoman.
Willie Elizabeth Shipley E.K. Gaylord
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Additional Major Contributors to the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative J. Edward and Gene Barth Everett Foundation
Hesed Foundation Wann and Clara Langston MidFirst Bank Records-Johnson Family Foundation
Dahl P. Brown, Jr. Dana Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Charles Haunschild Raymond H. and Bonnie B. Hefner Family Fund John E. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Family Fund
McGee Foundation Rebecca McNeese Nichols Hills Development/Plaza North Ltd. Wayne and Deborah Parker
Scott and Geneva Smith
Honoring Past Trustees To illustrate appreciation for their service to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, 22 Community Foundation Scholar awards were named in 2004 in honor of past trustees who served nine or more years on the board. Honored are:
John E. Kirkpatrick Dan Hogan, III J.B. Saunders, Jr. Nancy Payne Ellis Jean I. Everest George Records Sylvan Goldman William O. Johnstone
Clayton Rich Dean A. McGee James R. Tolbert, III F.M. Petree Frank McPherson Morrison G. Tucker Linda Lambert
Ray T. Anthony Jack Abernathy J. Edward Barth Richard Harrison Raymond Hefner, Jr. Richard L. Sias Anne Morgan
How to Start a Scholarship Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation
In addition to the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation also administers more than 70 additional scholarship funds for a wide variety of groups and organizations, making the Oklahoma City Community Foundation the state’s largest independent administrator of scholarship programs. In 2004. the Oklahoma City Community Foundation will administer scholarship assistance to more than 450 students.
There is no better way for you to invest in the future than establishing or contributing to a scholarship fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Individuals and organizations have started funds for a variety of reasons. Some want to honor the memory of a loved one, others want to promote a particular profession or occupation and still others seek to support students from specific segments of our society.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation makes it easy for donors and organizations to establish scholarship funds by providing all of the administrative assistance to manage the funds, selecting the recipients and paying the scholarship award to the appropriate institution. Donors and organizations may choose to be involved in implementing the scholarship program and can be assured that the scholarship fund will continue to be administered according to their intentions.
Perhaps you have a desire to establish a scholarship. A great place to start would be at www.occf.org under the Scholarship Center tab. Another helpful option is to contact Anna-Faye Rose. Scholarship Administrator, at (405) 235-5603 or a. [email protected].
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
College: Langston Major: Sports Medicine
Alicia Anderson DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Graphic Design
Major: Graphic Design
Major: Computer Science
Major: Engineering
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Doanh Au PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major-. Nursing
Major: Business
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
Traci Barraw JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Nursing
Shannon Beasely LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Forensic Science
Ashlee Boynton BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Computer Science
Major: Pre law
Christopher Brodt EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL College: University of Oklahoma Major: Political Science
Jessie Brotherton DEER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Psychology
Justin Brown PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Theatre
Erin Bryan CARL ALBERT HIGH SCHOOL
College: Washburn University Major: Pre-Law
Kristen Bussa DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Brandi Bybee MUSTANG HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
Major: Business
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Medical Technology
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
College: Spelman College Major: Pre -Med
Sara Champion BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Psychology
Brenda Chaoomchaisiri MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Interior Design
College: Northeastern State University
Robert Cooley PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Mechanical Engineering
David Corbett GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Communications
April Cribbs WESTMOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Liberal Arts
College: Brigham Young University
College: Northern Oklahoma College
College: St. Gregory’s University
Major: Education
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Education
Jessica Dilbeck WESTERN HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Sonography
Amanda Dodson PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Northeastern State University
College: University of Tulsa Major: Business
Amber Embrey EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Dental Technology
Christy Ezell PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pharmacy
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Computer Engineering
Major: Graphic Arts
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
Nicole Gengler EDMOND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
Vanessa Ghiassi PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Journalism
Major: Forensic Science
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Pre-Law
Major: Physical Therapy
Major: Pre-Med
College: Miami University at Oxford
Major: Engineering
Major: Business
Major: Art
Bryce Hanlon MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Engineering
Ayanna Harris NORTHWEST CLASSEN HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pre-Law
College: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Major: Physical Therapy
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Business
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Major: Accounting
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Business
College: Northern Oklahoma College
Major: Pre-Med
Major: Graphics
Major: Nursing
ADVANCED STUDIES
Danielle Hogle YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Florida College Major: Nursing
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Darren Hua MUSTANG HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: International Studies
Krystal Hunter DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pre-Med
College: Oklahoma Christian University of Science & Arts
Major: Psychology
Arlyssa Jaquez MOUNT SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Business
Tiffany Jetton HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Engineering
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College: University of Oklahoma Major: Computer Science
Brittany Jones DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Business
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Sean King CARL ALBERT HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Business
Nioml Kuruvilla PUTNAM CITY WEST SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
College: Texas Christian University Major: Education
Cynthia Lampe BISHOP MCGUINNESS HIGH SCHOOL
College: Creighton University Major: Psychology
Mariah Lawson CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Graphics
Major: Liberal Arts
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Pre-Med
Kristina Logan HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Forensic Science
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Engineering
Jill Lynch PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Newman University Major: Pre-Med
Cherie Maberry Kishia Marshall PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Nursing
JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Major: Early Childhood Education
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Physical Therapy
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Pre-Med
Brianna Martinez JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Dental Hygiene
Ryan McEwen EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Errin McKnight DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Architecture
Mike McRay LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Engineering
Katherine Meek PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Accounting
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Major: Computer Science
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Hallel Morris-Perez MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Liberal Arts
Jena Mulhollen MIDWEST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Liberal Arts
College: St. Gregory’s University Major: Nursing
Ruthie Murray PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Arkansas Major: Education
Adam Nicholas CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL
College: East Central University Major: Business
Heather O'Connor MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City
Major: Pre-Veterinary
Crystal Orr EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Physical Therapy
Major: Journalism
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Journalism
Anand Patel CROOKED OAK HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Graphic Design
College: Rose State College Major: Criminal Justice
Trang Pham DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Chemistry
Shayna Pond PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
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Jake Pruitt YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Journalism
Jennifer Ramirez PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Physical Therapy
Jillian Ravnell MIDWEST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Hampton University Major: Biology
Amanda Raymond HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Journalism
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
David Rohrer PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL
College: Baylor University Major: Environmental Studies
Phillip Rogers DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Rose State College Major: Accounting
Amanda Sammons HARRAH HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Communications
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College: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Jerra Simmons DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Business
Major: Education
Jorja Stevenson EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Nursing
College: Rose State College Major: Environmental Science
Katie Stone PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med
Amanda Stowe WESTMOORE HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Business
Brittany Stroud PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Pre-Med
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Chemistry
Trey Taunton EDMOND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Education
Natasha Tellis JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Nursing
John Thomas YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Engineering
Major: Criminal Justice
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Pre-Med
Jessica Velasco EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Physics
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Graphic Design
Jenny Waller YUKON HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma State University Major: Psychology
Jeanne Ward U.S. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Graphics
Jerad Warlick DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Graphic Design
Kelly Weaver JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Major: Nursing
Major: Liberal Arts
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Engineering
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
College: Northeastern State University
College: Oklahoma City University Major: Accounting
Kenisha Whitfield DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
College: Langston University Major: Psychology
Joshua Williams JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: University of Oklahoma Major: Pre-Law
Joshua Wilson EDMOND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Communications
Daniel Wood JONES HIGH SCHOOL
College: Langston University Major: Agriculture
Brandi Womack SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
College: Oklahoma City Community College
Major: Nursing
College: Oklahoma Baptist University Major: Political Science
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Monday, April 26, 2004 Welcome...................................................................................................................................Kirkland Hall, Committee Chairman
Closing Comments............................................................................................................Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director
Guest Speaker A longtime advocate of quality education, Joe Clytus is a member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education, representing district four. In addition to his service on the school board, Mr. Clytus works as a marketing consultant for the Utilities Information Services Corp.
Following graduation from Douglass High School, Mr. Clytus earned a bachelor of science degree in business management from the Oklahoma
City University and a master's of urban affairs and public administration from Occidental College in Pasadena, California. Recognized as a
National Urban Fellow by Yale University, Mr. Clytus and his wife Margaret are the parents of three grown children and six grandchildren, all of whom attend public schools in Oklahoma City and Millwood school districts.
Community Foundation Scholars 2004 Recognition Luncheon
Friday, April 30, 2004 Welcome................................................................................................................................. James H. Holloman, Jr., President
Program Overview..............................................................................................................Kirkland Hall, Committee Chairman
Guest Speaker......................................................................................................................Mick Cornett, Mayor, City of Oklahoma City
Closing Comments.......................................................................................................... Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director
Guest Speaker Mick Cornett became Oklahoma City's 35th mayor on March 2, 2004. Elected at age 45, he became the City's youngest mayor since 1959-
A native of Oklahoma City, Mayor Cornett attended Putnam City High School where he was named the school’s most outstanding student in
both government and physical education. He was also an All-State athlete. At the University of Oklahoma, he earned a journalism degree in
television news and graduated on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Mayor Cornett spent 2O_years in local television working in both news and sports,
serving as a reporter, anchor and manager. In 1999, he left television to start his own video production business. In 2001, he won a seat on the Oklahoma City Council where he served until elected Mayor. Mick and his wife Lisa have three sons.
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1969-2004 Celebrating 35 years
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