Quentin Griffin, Former OU Running Back Coach (center), Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. 300 Club Member, with Dr. John Randolph (left), Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. worked with Quentin Grif- former OU football player and Sooners Helping Sooners, fin to complete his graduation requirements from Inc. Advisory Board Member and Jerry Pettibone, the and place him in President of Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. college coaching. at the SHS Spring Banquet.

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For Success Financial Support Strength in Numbers Financial support is critical to the success of Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the level of service we can provide is parallel to our financial support. Thus, financial contributions are greatly needed and welcomed. We Heather House, Former OU Rower encourage you to contact us or visit our website for Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. introduced Heather House additional venues for donating. to people in the environmental and sustainability field in the Austin, Texas area. Advised To Ensure Compliance Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc., although not affiliated with the University of Oklahoma, works closely with the 405-236-1636 Office | 405-310-4755 Fax 2600 Van Buren, Suite 2600 | Norman, Oklahoma. 73072 University Career Center and its excellent staff. We stay www.SoonersHelpingSooners.com in touch with the NCAA compliance staff at the Athletic Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation Department. We have a talented and caring Board of Directors which includes , Hal Smith, Jim Riley and Tim Lashar to provide advice and guidance to Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. Connect with us on Facebook! our efforts. facebook.com/onceasooneralwaysasooner Once A Sooner, Always A Sooner The Team Our Mission Experienced. Compassionate. Committed. We positively impact the lives of former University of Oklahoma student-athletes and their families by providing opportunities for personal development, education and rewarding career paths Empowering Former OU Athletes For Success Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. was created to assist former OU student-athletes, who have completed their eligibility, find gainful employment which will allow them Our Founder to adequately care for themselves and their families. It (1936-2015) is a life-changing opportunity to provide the necessary resources to former Sooner student-athletes so they Jakie Sandefer was passionate about everything can properly house, feed and educate those they love. he took on, including coming to the University Unfortunately, we have seen a steady increase in the need of Oklahoma from Breckenridge,Texas to join for this service. the Sooners. Jerry Pettibone Pam Kelleher Jay O’Neal These deserving men and women provided us with years J.D. “Jakie” Sandefer III was very President Executive Assistant Vice President and years of entertainment and joy as they displayed their successful playing on teams that Jerry played at OU for Pam worked at OU Jay O’Neal played at athletic abilities at the University of Oklahoma. in the for 25 years and OU in the mid 50s on went 30 and 2 winning three early 60’s. He coached retired in 2011. teams that went 31-0 conference championships , at OU for 12 years During her tenure and won two National two Orange Bowls and one for Jim McKenzie, at OU, she served as Championships. , and the administrative national championship. For Barry Switzer and assistant for He coached at OU for years after his playing days, later the recruiting , seven years for Bud coordinator for the , Wilkinson and Gomer Jakie was a huge supporter 1974-75 National Steve Owens and Jones, and scouted for of OU athletic programs Championship teams. Joe Castiglione. the San Diego Chargers He served on coaching of the AFL. and extremely helpful in staffs at SMU, Nebraska Pam and her family recruiting some of the best currently reside in He was a volunteer high and Texas A&M. He Norman. school coach for 12 football players to ever appear on the Above: Playing on the was head football years in Colorado where “56-58” teams coach at Northern he and his wife Karen Gaylord Family field. Illinois and Oregon live. State for six years each. Jay spent many years His passion for helping young athletes For over ten years in the cable television continued after their playing days by he has run a football business and operated www.SoonersHelpingSooners.com evaluation business an internet distribution helping them find gainful employment for those in need. helping high school business. football players find colleges where Due to the changes in employing people with all the they can compete. intensive vetting procedures, it was necessary to Jerry and his wife Susy live in Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. Board of Directors member and formalize Jakie’s efforts with the creation of Norman. Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. 300 Club member Coach Barry Switzer with Coach ’s Sooners Helping Sooners, Inc. granddaughter Dorothy Ann “Tutu” Bryant, at one of the SHS 300 Club Once A Sooner, Always A Sooner Spring Banquets..