Community Foundation Scholars 2007 & Foundation of Promise Scholars “Because of this scholarship, I have a better relationship with my school counselor and my family. In addition, I’ve also become more independent. Your help has changed my life for the better and for this I thank you.” Kenneth 2006 Foundation of Promise Scholar “Thank you so much for giving me the chance to attend the college of my choice and to further my education. I know that I could not have attended college at all if it were not for you and the help of others.” Sara 2004 Community Foundation Scholar “Your financial investment in my future is so greatly appreciated. Thank you for believing in me.” Trey 2004 Community Foundation Scholar “I want to tell you how thankful I am for giving me this chance to go to college and pursue my lifelong dream. If it were not for this scholarship, I probably would not have been able to go to college this year.” Ashley 2005 Foundation of Promise Scholar The Oklahoma City Community Foundation was founded in 1969 2006-07 Board of Trustees by philanthropist John E. Kirkpatrick and fellow business leaders Kirkland Hall, President in the community. We work with people and organizations to Paul B. Odom Jr., Vice President create funds that will benefit their community both now and in Stephen Mason, Treasurer James C. Clark the future. Through the generosity of thousands of donors over Judge Nancy Coats the past 38 years, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation James R. Daniel has grown to be one of the region’s most trusted and credible Paul Dudman John Green organizations and a leader in identifying emerging issues and Jane Jayroe developing programs to meet those issues. Christian K. Keesee Judy Love Ronald J. Norick The Oklahoma City Community Foundation manages more than Harry Merson 1,000 funds with assets in excess of $530 million. These funds Larry Nichols represent a wide variety of donor interests from education and William F. Shdeed scholarships to endowments for charitable organizations to the John E. Kirkpatrick, Founding Trustee beautification of public lands and parks. In 2006, $14.4 million 1908-2006 flowed back into the community through grants and distributions. Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director John L. Belt, Secretary/General Counsel The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is governed by a Carla S. Pickrell, Director of Administration 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. John E. Kirkpatrick 1908-2006 When John E. Kirkpatrick established the Oklahoma City Community Foundation in 1969, he was creating a way for others to also support the community through charitable giving. From the beginning he shared his vision and passion for our community in addition to a deep belief in civic responsibility. Thanks to his leadership, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. The endowments created to support charitable organizations as well as programs such as scholarships can all trace their origins to Mr. Kirkpatrick’s leadership and vision. When he died on Oct. 3rd, 2006 at the age of 98, Mr. Kirkpatrick left behind not only a substantial financial legacy for charitable causes in our community, but also an even greater personal legacy of generosity and caring. 2007 Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Luncheons New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative In addition to offering scholarship opportunities through Youth With Promise Scholars five distinct programs, the New Opportunities Scholarship The Oklahoma City Community Foundation works with both Initiative serves as a valuable resource for high school public and private agencies to award scholarships to stu- guidance counselors in central Oklahoma. Since 1998, the dents who graduated from high school while in Oklahoma’s Oklahoma City Community Foundation Board of Trustees foster care system. Students also receive support from has committed more than $3 million to the five scholarship volunteer mentors in addition to scholarship funds. Most programs and the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor recently, 37 students were awarded scholarships through Network. Each program and the network are designed to this program. meet very specific needs and opportunities. To date, the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative has awarded Non-Traditional Scholars more than $1.5 million in scholarship funds to students in The goal of the Non-Traditional Scholar program is to central Oklahoma. assist adults re-entering the educational system. Working through several agencies, the Oklahoma City The initiative is comprised of the following programs: Community Foundation identifies adults who have The Community Foundation Scholars, the Foundation of completed one educational program and possess both Promise Scholars, Oklahoma Youth With Promise Scholars, the ability and desire to advance to another program. the Non-Traditional Student Scholars and the Nurse The sponsoring agency identifies the students and Education Program. agrees to provide mentoring as they participate in the new educational program. Community Foundation Scholars The Community Foundation Scholars program rewards good Nurse Education Program students who are also good citizens. Recipients are students In 2003, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Board who might not otherwise qualify for awards based solely on of Trustees began its efforts to address the qualified staff- academic standards. The $1,200 per student scholarship is ing challenges facing the metropolitan area’s nonprofit a means by which the Oklahoma City Community Foundation hospitals. The program offers scholarships to nurses can encourage these students to be successful in their post employed at any of the five participating hospitals who are high school educational endeavors. In 2007, the Oklahoma seeking an RN certification or a bachelor’s degree in nurs- City Community Foundation is providing 97 Community ing. Most recently, the program awarded nearly $30,000 in Foundation Scholars awards. scholarships to 20 nurses. Foundation of Promise Scholars The Foundation of Promise Scholars program provides scholarships for first-generation college students; those who will be the first in their family to attend college. To be eligible for the award, a first-generation student must apply as a junior and agree to complete specific activities that help prepare them for college admission. Upon successful completion of the activities, the student is eligible for a $1,200 scholarship to any accredited post-secondary educational institution. In 2007, 77 students representing 28 high schools in central Oklahoma are receiving Foundation of Promise Scholars awards. 2 2007 Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Luncheons 3 The Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network An important ingredient in the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative is the 2006–07 Central Oklahoma Guidance involvement of the guidance counselors at each of the 45 high Counselor Network Participants schools in Oklahoma County, Piedmont, Moore, Westmoore, Brian Valentine — ASTEC Charter Yukon, Mustang and Norman High School and Norman North Carlann Miller — Bethany High School High School. For many students, the guidance counselor Sandy Nedbalek — Bishop McGuinness High School may be the only source of information on college admission Sherita Gibson — Capitol Hill High School requirements and financial aid resources. Robert Honey — Carl Albert High School Dr. Vicki Schaeffer — Casady School Realizing the important role the counselors serve, the Sheri Reed — Choctaw High School Oklahoma City Community Foundation formed the Central Troop Bullard — Christian Heritage Academy Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. For many of these Judy Schroeder — Classen School of Advanced Studies counselors the information shared at the Network’s two Katherine Storey – Crooked Oak High School continuing education workshops per year is the only Barry Millican — Del City High School opportunity they may have to learn about current college Ann Thompson — Deer Creek High School admission issues and financial aid opportunities. In addition, Louvenia Moham — Douglass High School the Oklahoma City Community Foundation coordinates campus Carol Doherty — Edmond Memorial High School visits for counselors to universities, colleges and technology Pat Hammett — Edmond North High School centers, both public and private. As an added incentive, we Deanna Fleck — Edmond Santa Fe High School provide at least one Community Foundation Scholars award to Carole Kelley — Harding Charter Preparatory High School each high school with a participating guidance counselor. Amber Clark — Harrah High School Cynthia Brown — Heritage Hall Jane Taylor — John Marshall High School The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Team Tammy Yager — Jones High School Anna-Faye Rose, scholarship administrator, oversees the Tiffany Crayton — Luther High School New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative and has been with Kathie Scoggan — Midwest City High School the Oklahoma City Community Foundation since 1995. She is Leann Richardson — Millwood High School assisted by Linda Keefe, a retired high school counselor, and Mona Daley — Moore High School Elizabeth Heard. Both Anna-Faye and Linda provide hands-on Deborah Wedel — Mount Saint Mary High School experience in dealing with youth, college admissions