Of Tomorrow the Oklahoma City Community Foundation: an Overview

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Community Scholar Recipients Foundation 2002 funding the promise of tomorrow The Oklahoma City Community Foundation: An Overview

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is a non-profit public charity that works with donors and non profit organizations to develop permanent endowment funds for the benefit of the community.

The Community Foundation was started in 1969 by a group of Oklahoma City businessmen as a way for donors to provide support for non-profit organizations and as a means to address broad community needs. It was created in the spirit of helping donors help the community.

Over the past 33 years, more than 7,000 donors have contributed to more than 800 different funds at the Community Foundation. The assets of the Community Foundation exceed $380 million and it is one of the 20 largest community foundations in the United States.

The current activities of the Community Foundation are concentrated in the following three areas:

Managing endowment funds for non-profits. The Community Foundation has permanent endowment funds for more than 240 organizations. The earnings on these funds annually support the operating expenses of the beneficiary organizations. The Community Foundation helps develop the funds and provides all of the administrative and investment services.

Managing charitable funds for a wide range of purposes. The Community Foundation works with donors and other groups to create funds that support a wide variety of community purposes. The Community Foundation provides all the administrative and investment services and oversees the use of the earnings for the purposes specified by the donors. The purposes range from scholarship funds to beautification of public lands to assistance for those affected by the Oklahoma City bombing. The Community Foundation works to fulfill a donor’s intentions, even if the donor is no longer actively involved.

Providing leadership in addressing community issues. The trustees of the Community Foundation have identified several focus areas to work actively with other community groups to develop and fund programs and provide grant support for specific, targeted activities. Currently, these focus areas include the Parks and Public Spaces Initiative, Agency Capacity Building, Scholarships and After School Options.

Helping Donors Help the Community Since 1969 Community Foundation Scholars

2002 Community Foundation Scholar Recipients

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is pleased to present this commemorative publication to recognize the achievements of the Community Foundation Scholars of 2002. The Community Foundation Scholarship Program rewards good citizen/students who might not otherwise qualify for awards based solely on the highest academic standards. We would like to congratulate each student who has met or exceeded the standards required of a Community Foundation Scholar.

The Community Foundation began focusing on scholarship activities in 1997, when the organization's trustees adopted an aggressive strategic plan that recognized unfilled needs in encouraging students to pursue higher education. The overarching strategic initiative is known as the New Opportunities Program. The Community Foundation Scholars effort, which this year generated awards for 111 students, is an outgrowth of this strategic initiative. Every high school in Oklahoma County has the option to participate in the Community Foundation Scholars program and may receive at least one scholarship. Additional scholarships are awarded to larger schools.

New Opportunities is perhaps unique since it recognizes that scholarships are only one of several vital components needed to insure that students can attend college. In addition to funding, the program provides access to information on other financial resources and higher education institutions, training for counselors on new guidance tools and techniques and a simple, but powerful tool: encouragement.

In addition to the Community Foundation Scholars program, New Opportunities offers three other targeted scholarship programs.

OKLAHOMA YOUTH WITH PROMISE The Community Foundation works with both public and private agencies to help children who have been in foster care receive scholarships. Students receive guidance in addition to funds for college. Last year 26 students received scholarships from this program.

FOUNDATION OF PROMISE This program addresses the needs of first generation college students - those who will be the first in their family to attend college. High school juniors apply and agree to complete specific activities in preparation for college admission. Upon successful completion of these activities, the student becomes eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to any accredited post-secondary educational institution. Nearly 60 awards will be made in 2002.

NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS Helping students re-enter the educational system is the goal of the Non-Traditional Student Program. Working through six agencies, the Community Foundation identifies students who have completed one educational program and have both the ability and desire to move on to another program. The sponsoring agency identifies the students and agrees to provide mentoring as the student participates in the new educational program. Almost 20 awards were made in 2002.

Through the operation of these internal programs as well as the experience of administering more than 60 endowed scholarship funds, the Community Foundation has become a leading authority and source of support to encourage students to pursue higher education. For more information on the Community Foundation’s program initiatives, visit www.occf.org.

The Promise of Tomorrow 2002

Debby J. Adams Tiffany E. Barber Casady School Classen School of Advanced Studies Baylor University/ Fordham University/ Speech Pathology Dance

Katie E. Barr Callie E. Beall Deer Creek High School Carl Albert High School Oklahoma State University/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Health & Physical Fitness Nursing

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Rebeka E. Bickham Matthew L. Blaine Bishop McGuinness High School Mount Saint Mary High School University of Oklahoma/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Pre-Med Graphic Design

Tiffany M. Blalock Chris D. Blewett Piedmont High School Westmoore High School University of Central Oklahoma/ Oklahoma City Community College/ Business Pre-Med

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Amy E. Bockus Zinzi D. Bonilla Casady School Classen School of Advanced Studies Vanderbilt University/ University of Houston/ Human & Organizational Development Pre-Law

Christopher P. Borah Stephanie E. Borgert Putnam City North High School Oklahoma Christian Schools Southern Nazarene University/ Flagler College/ Management Information Systems Theatre

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Valerie N. Boyer Stacey D. Brandt Harrah High School U.S. Grant High School University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma/ Southwestern Oklahoma State University Elementary Education

Michelle D. Bryant Courtney N. Bryce Star Spencer High School Bethany High School University of North Texas/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Business Information Systems Journalism

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Maura E. Bukey Lyndsie A. Burnell Edmond Santa Fe High School Westmoore High School Oklahoma State University/ Oklahoma State University/ Social Work Speech Pathology

Kyli D. Calhoun Chase J. Carder Mustang High School Mustang High School Southwestern Oklahoma State University/ University of Oklahoma/ Health Science Mass Communications

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Jason C. Chan Chelsea M. Clark Putnam City North High School Putnam City West High School University of Oklahoma/ Neosho County Community College/ Architecture Pre-Pharmacy

Tara S. Collins Theresa M. Connelly Edmond Santa Fe High School Millwood High School University of Central Oklahoma/ Oklahoma State University/ Art Education Physical Therapy

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Candice M. Conrad Jason S. Copenhaver Grace Christian Academy Mustang High School Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma Baptist University/ Ministry

Nina L. Cross Ashley D. Dame U.S. Grant High School Carl Albert High School Oklahoma City Community College/ Oklahoma Christian University/ Criminology Physical Therapy

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Robert E. Denbow Christina M. DiTommaso Putnam City North High School Carl Albert High School University of Oklahoma/ Rose State College/ Ministry Pre-Med

Bryan L. Dobbs Monica A. Dudley Putnam City West High School Putnam City West High School University of Oklahoma/ Oklahoma State University/ Computer Science Marketing

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Clint A. Eaves Christa N. Estell Carl Albert High School Mustang High School University of Central Oklahoma/ Oklahoma City Community College/ Engineering Psychology

D’Lacey R. Fields Kevin L. Franks Western Heights High School Harrah High School Oklahoma State University- University of Oklahoma/ Oklahoma City/Public Service Fine Arts

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Alyse R. Fryar Michael R. Gilbert Moore High School Putnam City West High School University of Oklahoma/ Oklahoma State University/ Psychology Business Administration

Kristen M. Gilliam Nick A. Gray Del City High School Edmond Memorial High School Rose State College/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Dental Hygiene Finance

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Diane D. Green Lauren E. Grissom Putnam City High School Deer Creek High School University of Oklahoma/ Southern Methodist University/ Nursing Pre-Law

Shana N. Harper Debra L Harrah John Marshall High School Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma State University/ Oklahoma City Community College/ Veterinary Medicine Psychology

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Quaylana D. Harris William J. Hartwig Southeast High School Oklahoma Christian Schools University of Oklahoma/ University of Oklahoma/ Fashion Merchandising Political Science

Robert J. Harwell Brandi D. Hawkins Edmond North High School Jones High School Texas A&M University/ Oklahoma City Community College/ Chemistry Nursing

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Kristine A. Hernandez Ronald W. Herndon Del City High School John Marshall High School Rose State College/ Oklahoma City University/ Political Science Pre-Med

Joseph R. Hinson Huong K. Hoang Southeast High School Northeast Academy Oklahoma City Community College/ University of Oklahoma/ Psychology Dentistry

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Tamara S. Hoffman Sarah E. Hollingsworth Edmond Santa Fe High School Edmond Santa Fe High School Oklahoma City Community College/ Southern Nazarene University/ Business Administration Nursing

Natalie C. Hunter Danielle Jenkins Luther High School John Marshall High School University of Oklahoma/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Psychology Child Psychology

The Promise of Tomorrow 2002

Rene L. Jones Quyen M. La Choctaw High School Douglass High School Oklahoma City University/ University of Oklahoma/ Secondary Education Architectural Design

Ashley D. Latimer Thuy A. Le Westmoore High School Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics University of Oklahoma/ University of Oklahoma/ Dance Chemical Engineering

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Kurt D. Leftwich Julie M. Lemmons Southeast High School Westmoore High School University of Oklahoma/ University of Oklahoma/ Mass Media Communications Psychology

That A. Lieu Megan J. Lisenbee Northwest Classen High School Luther High School Oklahoma City Community College/ Oklahoma State University/ Computer Technology Foreign Language

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Ryan T. Locke Melissa M. Manaugh Yukon High School Edmond Santa Fe High School University of Oklahoma/ University of Oklahoma/ Pre-Med Physical Therapy

Melissa F. McGuire Kathleen J. McNeil Christian Heritage Academy Christian Heritage Academy University of Central Oklahoma/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Special Education Human Environmental Science

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Frances D. Mileji Amy L Moorhead Capitol Hill High School Bishop McGuinness High School Oklahoma City Community College/ University of Oklahoma/ Computer Science Elementary Education

Matthew P. Murphy Nga A. Nguyen Choctaw High School Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Oklahoma State University/ University of Oklahoma/ Animal Conservation Chemical Engineering

The Promise of Tomorrow 2002

Kyle B. Nice Ashlee M. Nichelson Del City High School Yukon High School Oklahoma State University/ Oklahoma State University/ Business Management Pre-Law

Michael A. Noel Krista D. Opela Edmond North High School Putnam City High School Texas A&M University/ Oklahoma State University/ Civil Engineering Education

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Lindsey D. Owen Quinton E. Pace Edmond North High School Star Spencer High School University of Oklahoma/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Political Science Nursing

Kavish R. Patidar Eric R. Pollard Putnam City High School U.S. Grant High School University of Oklahoma/ University of Oklahoma/ Pre-Med Pre-Med

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Samantha J. Prestridge Krystal D. Price Moore High School Capitol Hill High School Southwestern Oklahoma State University/ Oklahoma City Community College/ Education Psychology

Jason K. Rayburn Sarah N. Richards Putnam City North High School Edmond Memorial High School University of Oklahoma/ University of Oklahoma/ Management Information Systems Pre-Pharmacy

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Chawna L. Roberson Christy L. Roe Western Heights High School Choctaw High School Southwestern Oklahoma State University/ Oklahoma Baptist University/ Nursing Pre-Med

Shanetta L. Rogers Kelsey M. Rozzell Del City High School Piedmont High School Rose State College/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Psychology Special Education

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Jacqueline N. Schmidt Jennifer A. Sheckels Yukon High School Mustang High School Southeastern Oklahoma State University/ University of Oklahoma/ Psychology Journalism

Lauren W. Shelton Zachary D. Shelton Putnam City North High School Putnam City High School University of Oklahoma/ Oklahoma State University/ Business Administration Forestry

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Shiva L. Stella Donta J. Stepeny Del City High School Douglass High School University of Oklahoma/ Oklahoma Chrisitian University/ Psychology Special Education

Lakesha M. Stokely Dane R. Taylor Putnam City High School Edmond Memorial High School Oklahoma City Community College/ University of Oklahoma/ Nursing Computer Programming

The Promise of Tomorrow 2002

Amanda S. Thomas Susan Thammavongsa Jones High School Douglass High School East Central State University/ University of Oklahoma/ Nursing Computer Technology

Stacie R. Thompson Tony Q. Tran Yukon High School Bishop McGuinness High School Texas Christian University/ University of Oklahoma/ Education Pre-Med

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Katherine M. Troutman Nikola V. Valov Mount St. Mary High School Northwest Classen High School University of Oklahoma/ Oklahoma State University/ Psychology International Business

Takea A. Vickers Jesse J. Vinyard Northeast Academy Choctaw High School University of Oklahoma/ Oklahoma Baptist University/ Pre-Med Theater Arts & Youth Ministry

The Promise of' Tomorrow 2002

Brittni N. Ware Whitney G. Warren Midwest City High School Midwest City High School University of Central Oklahoma/ University of Central Oklahoma/ Psychology Psychology

Dresden D. White Ashley R. Wilcox Western Heights High School Bethany High School Oklahoma City Community College/ Southern Nazarene University/ Elementary Education Nursing

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Jayma D. Winters Morgan F. Wissler Harrah High School Edmond Memorial High School University of Central Oklahoma/ University of Oklahoma/ Nursing Interior Design

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Elisabeth A. Wood Oklahoma Christian Academy Oklahoma Christian University

The Promise of Tomorrow 2002 Scholar 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 and chairman for the Alumni Association’s scholarship committee, 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 scholarships to 2002 graduates of Bethany and Westmoore High Schools.

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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 Community Foundation is honored to have the Frierson Educational Trust, currently administered by the Bank of Oklahoma Trust Depart ment, as a sponsor of the Community Foundation Scholars awards.

Mid First Bank

This Oklahoma City-based financial institution has provided scholarship awards for Community Foundation Scholars, Oklahoma Youth With Promise and A Foundation of Promise. Oklahoma Youth with Promise is a state-wide program that grants scholarships to foster children in Oklahoma while A Foundation of Promise is a program for first generation college students. MidFirst is a corporate sponsor of these scholarship programs with hopes that its example will encourage other Oklahoma corporations and families to provide scholarships for students. The Community Foundation appreciates the leadership of George Records, Chairman of Midland Group, for his help in establishing the Community Foundation Scholars program and A Foundation of Prom ise. John Osborne,Vice President of MidFirst Bank, currently serves on the New Opportunities Scholar ship Committee.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation 2002 A Skilled Administrative Team on Your Side

The Community Foundation maintains a scholarship program management team with a wealth of hands-on experience dealing with youth, the ins and outs of college guidance and scholarship administration. That’s important especially when donors want to provide the benefits of scholarship funds without the administrative headaches. Leading the team is Anna-Faye Rose, who joined the Community Foundation to provide social work consultation for case management services provided for survivors of the Murrah Federal Building bombing. She also began direct management of the Community Foundation’s scholarship program for children who had a parent die from the blast. Her experience includes 17 years with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, primarily in foster care and adoptions. She later served as administrator of the Frances E. Willard Home in Tulsa, a residential childcare facility for adolescent girls. Ms. Rose is a Licensed Social Worker and is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Linda Keefe brings a view from inside the high school counseling system. She served 20 years as a secondary public school counselor before joining the Community Foundation as part of the scholarship team. She also has teaching experience, college academic advisory experience and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling. Several other members of the Community Foundation serve in support roles, including providing specialized fund management services, promotion and development and staffing a variety of special events. 52

2002 Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network

Carlann Miller, Bethany High School Jamie Butler, Midwest City High School Sandy Cloer-Nedbalek, Bishop McGuinness High School Tammi Mitchell, Millwood High School Robin Lindsey, Capitol Hill High School Barbara Shelton, Moore High School Doris Cupp, Carl Albert High School Dr Fay Nowka, Mount Saint Mary High School Dr. Vicki Schaeffer, Casady School Donna Rourke, Mustang High School Terri Marino, Choctaw High School Terri L. Miller, Northeast Academy David Holmes, Christian Heritage Academy Marlene Schmitz, Northwest Classen High School Ann Bleything, Classen School of Advanced Studies Mary Ann Bizzell, Oklahoma Christian Academy Kathrine Story, Crooked Oak High School Sharon Jones, Oklahoma Christian Schools Judi Shelton, Deer Creek High School Gary Salwierak, Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics Joy Ahmad, Del City High School Pam Koper, Piedmont High School Louvenia Mohan, Douglass High School Sarah Kersey, Putnam City High School Carol Doherty, Edmond Memorial High School Carole Kelley, Putnam City North High School Patricia Bray, Edmond North High School Henry Aaron, Putnam City West High School Cindy Crittenden. Edmond Santa Fe High School Karen Spencer Southeast High School Sherry Ainsworth, Grace Christian Academy James Keith, Star Spencer High School Shirley Stringfellow, Harrah High School Bobbie Dailey, U.S. Grant High School Jane Taylor, John Marshall High School Max Netherton, Western Heights High School Mary Winters, Jones High School Diane Dragg, Westmoore High School Charlene Mimms, Luther High School Bill Kindred, Yukon High School

Oklahoma City Community Foundation mission statement The mission of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, a non-profit public charity, is to serve the charitable needs of the Oklahoma City area through the development and administra tion of endowment funds with the goal of preserving capital and enhancing its value for the benefit of the Oklahoma City area. board of trustees Jeanette L. Gamba, President James H. Holloman Jr., Vice President Robert A. Butkin Nancy Coats Paul Dudman John Green Kirkland Hall William 0. Johnstone Christian K. Keesee Linda P. Lambert Anne H. Morgan Ronald J. Norick Paul B. Odom, Jr. William F. Shdeed scholarship committee

Mary Ann Bauman Robert A. Butkin Paul Dudman Kirkland Hall (chairman) Janice Haunschild James H. Holloman, Jr. Patricia A. Kelly Martha King Laurence D. Lucas John Osborne E. Elaine Schuster Oklahoma City Community Foundation

P.O. Box 1146 / 73101-1146 1300 N. Broadway Drive Oklahoma City OK 7310.3 405/235-5603 405/235-5612 fax www.occf.org web site