Community Foundation Scholars &

Foundation of Promise Scholars

OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Helping you help the community Going Up!

Going Up! is an apt theme for the City Community Foundation's New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative. Through the initiative, we encourage students to go beyond their high school education and obtain skills that will enrich not only their lives but the communities in which they live.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Board of Trustees launched the initiative in 1998 with the belief that to ensure our community remains a quality place to live and work, then post high school education must become a viable option for any high school student in Oklahoma County who is eligible and has the desire. Since its inception nine years ago, the initiative has awarded $1.5 million in scholarships to students in central Oklahoma.

The Trustees are pleased to present this commemorative publication in recognition of the 2006 Foundation of Promise Scholars and the 2006 Community Foundation Scholars who are indeed "going up" the educational ladder.

Cover Image A special thanks to Del City High School, guidance counselor Joy Ahmad and the following students:

Joshua Jack Ashley Ledford Novella Peyton Amanda Yingling Danielle Thomas Trey Simmons The Oklahoma City Community Foundation was founded 2006 Board of Trustees in 1969 by philanthropist John E. Kirkpatrick and fellow James H. Holloman Jr., President James C. Clark business leaders in the community. We work with people Judge Nancy Coats James R. Daniel and organizations to create funds that will benefit their Paul Dudman Ronald J. Norick community both now and in the future. Through the John Green Kirkland Hall generosity of thousands of donors over the past 37 years, Jane Jayroe Christian K. Keesee the Oklahoma City Community Foundation has grown to be Judy Love Stephen Mason one of the region's most trusted and credible organizations Larry Nichols PaulB. Odom Jr. and a leader in identifying emerging issues and developing William F. Shdeed programs to meet those issues. John E. Kirkpatrick, Founding Trustee

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation manages nearly 1,000 funds Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director with assets in excess of $490 million. These funds represent a wide variety Marilyn B. Myers, Assistant Secretary of donor interests from education and scholarships to endowments for John L. Belt, Secretary/General Counsel Carla S. Pickrell, Director of Administration charitable organizations to the beautification of public lands and parks. In 2005, $16.8 million flowed back into the community through grants and distributions.

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. New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative

In addition to offering scholarship opportunities through five Youth With Promise Scholars distinct programs, the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative also The Oklahoma City Community Foundation works with both public serves as a valuable resource for high school guidance counselors and private agencies to award scholarships to students who in central Oklahoma. Since 1998, the Oklahoma City Community graduated from high school while in Oklahoma's foster care system. Foundation Board of Trustees has committed more than $3 million Students also receive support from volunteer mentors in addition to the five scholarship programs and the Oklahoma County Guidance to scholarship funds. Most recently, 30 students were awarded Counselor Network. Each program and the network are designed scholarships through this program. to meet very specific needs and opportunities. To date, the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative has awarded nearly Non-Traditional Scholars $1.5 million in scholarship funds to students in central Oklahoma. The goal of the Non-Traditional Scholar program is to assist adults re-entering the educational system. Working through several agen­

The initiative is comprised of the following programs: The cies, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation identifies adults Community Foundation Scholars, the Foundation of Promise who have completed one educational program and possess both the Scholars, Oklahoma Youth With Promise Scholars, the Non- ability and desire to advance to another program. The sponsoring Traditional Student Scholars and the Nurse Education Program. agency identifies the students and agrees to provide mentoring as they participate in the new educational program. Community Foundation Scholars The Community Foundation Scholars program rewards good students Nurse Education Program who are also good citizens. Recipients are students who might not In 2003, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Board of Trustees otherwise qualify for awards based solely on academic standards. began its efforts to address the qualified staffing challenges facing The $1,200 per student scholarship is a means by which the the metropolitan area's nonprofit hospitals. The program offers Oklahoma City Community Foundation can encourage these students scholarships to nurses employed at any of the five participating to be successful in their post high school educational endeavors. hospitals who are seeking additional certification and degrees In 2006, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is providing in nursing. Most recently, the program awarded nearly $30,000 86 Community Foundation Scholars awards. in scholarships to 26 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 educa­ tional institution. In 2006, 70 students representing high schools in central Oklahoma are receiving Foundation of Promise Scholars awards. The Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network

An important ingredient in the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's 2005-06 Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network Participants New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative is the involvement of the guidance counselors at each of the 40 high schools in Oklahoma County, Marlene Schmidt — Astec Charter Piedmont, Moore, Westmoore, Yukon and Mustang. For many students, Carlann Miller — the guidance counselor may be the only source of information on college Sandy Nedbalek — Bishop McGuinness High School admission requirements and financial aid resources. Ashley Clopton — Capitol Hill High School Doris Cupp — Carl Albert High School Realizing the important role the counselors serve, the Oklahoma Dr. Vicki Schaeffer — Casady School City Community Foundation formed the Oklahoma County Guidance Jim Morgan — Choctaw High School Counselor Network. For many of these counselors the information Troop Bullard —Christian Heritage Academy shared at the Network's two free workshops per year is the only opportu­ Judy Schroeder — Classen School of Advanced Studies nity they may have to learn about current college admission issues and Katherine Storey - Crooked Oak High School financial aid opportunities. In addition, the Oklahoma City Community Joy Ahmad — Del City High School Foundation coordinates campus visits for counselors to universities, Ann Thompson — Deer Creek High School colleges and technology centers, both public and private. As an added Louvenia Moham — Douglass High School incentive, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation provides at least Carol Doherty — Edmond Memorial High School one Community Foundation Scholars award to each high school with a Patricia Bray — participating guidance counselor. Steve Federinko — Edmond Santa Fe High School Carole Kelley — Harding Charter Preparatory School Amber Clark — Harrah High School The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Team Cynthia Brown — Heritage Hall Anna-Faye Rose, scholarship administrator, oversees the New Jane Taylor — John Marshall High School Opportunities Scholarship Initiative and has been with the Oklahoma Tammy Yager—Jones High School City Community Foundation since 1995. She is assisted by Linda Keefe, Mary Baker — Luther High School a retired high school counselor. Both Anna-Faye and Linda provide Jamie Butler — hands-on experience in dealing with youth, college admissions and Tonya Mann — Millwood High School scholarship administration. In addition, fellow staff members provide Rene Safley — Moore High School fund management services, promotion and development of funds. Dr. Fay Nowka — Mount Saint Mary High School The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship Committee is Christie Lorenz — comprised of a diverse group of key community and business leaders James Keith — Northeast Academy who volunteer their time and expertise to provide valuable insight Becky Feldman — Northwest Classen High School and guidance to the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative. Deborah Niccum — Oklahoma Christian Academy Sharon Jones — Oklahoma Christian School Gary Salwierak — Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics 2005-06 New Opportunities Scholarship Committee Pam Koper — Piedmont High School Bill Wetmore — Jim Clark, Chairman Patricia Kelly Dee Dee Stafford — Putnam City North High School Mary Ann Bauman, M.D. Martha King Ann Bleything — Putnam City West High School Joe Carter Janice Haunschild Karen Spencer — Southeast High School Nolan Coyle Kirk Hall Patricia Santos — Paul Dudman John Osborne Bobbie Dailey — U.S. Grant High School John Green Elaine Schuster Lindy Heller — Western Heights David Harlow New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative: Major Donors

The success of the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative would Winona S. Presley Fund not be possible without the support of the many donors who have The Winona S. Presley Fund was established in 1999 and supports provided funds to be used for scholarships and varied educational a variety of educational programs. programs. Below are highlights of a number of the major donors whose gifts provide substantial support for the Initiative. 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 Leveta Land 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 guidance counselors.

Central High School Alumni Association William M. and Janet S. Johnson Scholarship Fund The Central High School Alumni Association (CHSAA) continues with The William M. and Janet S. Johnson Scholarship Fund, which was a tradition of education for the community by providing scholarships established through bequests, provides opportunities for graduates for students who graduate from central Oklahoma high schools. of Minco High School who show promise of benefiting from higher Founded in 1892, Central High School was the first high school in education. In addition, the fund also supports the Initiative's Nurse Oklahoma City, providing educational services for Oklahoma City Education Program. area students until its closure in 1968. According to Robert Ross, class of 1946, the alumni want to continue to honor the tradition Willie Elizabeth Shipley Fund and the E.K. Gaylord Fund of quality education by helping deserving students continue their Through the generosity of donors Willie Elizabeth Shipley and E.K. education after high school. Gaylord, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is able to provide funding for Community Foundation and Foundation of Promise In addition to the Community Foundation scholars, CHSAA funds Scholars. at least one vocational technical scholarship and the Leveta Land Scholarship for a student in secretarial science. CHSAA is funding Miss Shipley worked as the Secretary of the Oklahoma State Senate six Community Foundation Scholar awards in 2006. for 48 years and documented some of the most colorful history of a developing state. In 1903, Mr. Gaylord moved from Colorado Irene P. and Samuel E. Frierson EducationalTrust to Oklahoma Territory and established the Oklahoma Publishing Or. and Mrs. Frierson were long-term residents of Oklahoma City. Company which publishes The Oklahoman. 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. Ruth Mershon Trust Ruth Mershon graduated from the University of Oklahoma Medical School in 1949 and practiced anesthesiology until her retirement in 1996. Through a bequest of the remaining assets of her retire­ ment accounts, Or. Mershon established a fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that supports her charitable interests including several scholarships through the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative. Additional Scholarship Funds at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Additional Major Donors The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is pleased to acknowledge the In addition to the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative, the support of the following donors who have made gifts in support of one or Oklahoma City Community Foundation also administers nearly 90 ad­ more of the New Opportunities Scholarship Initiative programs. ditional scholarship funds for a wide variety of groups and organizations, making the Oklahoma City Community Foundation the state's largest J. Edward and Gene Barth independent administrator of scholarship programs. DahlP. Brown, Jr. Dana Corporation In 2006, the Oklahoma City Community Everett Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Charles Haunschild Foundation will administer scholarships Raymond H. and Bonnie B. Hefner Family Fund Hesed Foundation and awards to more than 500 students. John E. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Family Fund Scholarship funds offer a great opportunity to invest in the future. Wann and Clara Langston Donors come to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to establish McGee Foundation scholarship funds for a variety of reasons. Many want to honor the Rebecca McNeese memory or accomplishments of a loved one while others want to promote MidFirst Bank a particular profession or occupation and still others seek to support a Nichols Hills Development/Plaza North Ltd. specific group of students. Wayne and Deborah Parker Records-Johnston Family Foundation The Oklahoma City Community Foundation makes it easy for these donors Scott and Geneva Smith by providing all of the administrative assistance to manage the funds and paying the scholarship award to the appropriate institution. The Honoring Past Trustees donors can choose to be as involved in the process as they wish. Above To illustrate appreciation for their service to the Oklahoma City all else, donors can be assured that the scholarship fund will continue to Community Foundation, 23 Community Foundation Scholar awards be administered according to their intentions long after their death. were named in 2006 in honor of past Trustees who served nine or If you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund, please visit more years on the board. Honored are: www.occf.org for more information located in the Scholarship Center. You may also contact Anna-Faye Rose, scholarship administrator, at John E. Kirkpatrick Jean I. Everest 405/235-5603 or [email protected]. Clayton Rich Frank McPherson Ray T. Anthony Raymond Hefner, Jr. Dan Hogan, III George Records Dean A. McGee Morrison G. Tucker Jack Abernathy Richard L. Sias J.B. Saunders, Jr. Sylvan Goldman James R. Tolbert, III Linda Lambert J. Edward Barth Anne Morgan Nancy Payne Ellis William 0. Johnstone F.M. Petree Jeanette Gamba Richard Harrison Lorenzo F. Alferos Anterria L. Allen Ashley A. Andrews Kayla M. Andrus Midwest City High School Midwest City High School Edmond Memorial High School College: Rose State College College: Oklahoma Christian University College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Broadcast Journalism Major: Accounting Major: Political Science Major: Education

Filiberto Argot Jesse S. Arnold Derrick Ashong Amber R. Atherton Southeast High School Putnam City North High School Christian Heritage High School Western Heights High School College: Rose State College College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Brown University College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Music Major: Business Major: Pre-Med Major: Psychology

Chauncey Atterberry Alicia Avila Jesus I. Avila Samantha K. Ballard Western Heights High School Edmond North High School Crooked Oak High School Southeast High School College: Southern Nazarene University College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Kinesiology & Sports Medicine Major: Pre-Med Major: Industrial Engineering Major: Journalism

Charnay L Bell Christopher D. Bobo II Heather L. Boggs Victoria R. Boyd Western Heights High School Carl Albert High School Harrah High School Douglass High School College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Nursing Major: Biomedical Engineering Major: Meteorology Major: Education Brittney R. Brown Kelly A. Buchanan Ashien Burchett Joshua B. Burrus John Marshall High School Carl Albert High School Bethany High School Edmond North High School College: Oklahoma State University College: Rose State College College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma State University Major: Marketing Major: Psychology Major: Music Education Major: Business

Shayla M. Cain Kimberly A. Candler David A. Carpenter Sarah C. Chalifoux Mustang High School Putnam City West High School Oklahoma Christian Academy Choctaw High School College: Southeastern Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Oklahoma Christian University College: Rose State College State University Major: Nursing Major: English Major: Natural Science Major: Special Education

Danielle M. Chandler Stephanie Chanthalangsy Leah N. Clark Brandon 0. Clear Northwest Classen High School Del City High School Luther High School College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma City College: Rose State College College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Architecture Community College Major: Health Science Major: Education Major: Psychology

Victoria A .Coe Stacy N. Cohrs Brandi R. Cook Ashley M. Cooper Midwest City High School Piedmont High School Harrah High School Putnam City North High School College: Northwestern Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma State University State University Major: Pharmacy Major: Foreign Language Major: Finance Major: Zoology Truley N. Cooper Antwine Criton Jr. Anastasia H. Davenport Jennifer A. Daye ASTEC Charter U.S. Grant High School Western Heights High School Edmond Santa Fe High School College: Oklahoma City University College: Langston University College: Oklahoma State College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Nursing Major: Music University - Oklahoma City Major: Physical Therapy Major: Journalism

Cortney N. Dearing Angelica DeLoera Michael E. Denwalt Kimberly R. Douglas Del City High School Northwest Classen High School Luther High School Piedmont High School College: Rose State College College: University of Central Oklahoma College: United Technologies Institute College: University of Oklahoma Major: Early Childhood Development Major: Business Major: Auto Repair Major: Environmental Engineering

Asha E. Drew Joseph J. Dyer Lanese J. Edmond Nichole M. Edwards Northeast High School Jones High School Classen School of Advanced Studies Luther High School College: Oklahoma City University College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Nursing Major: Wild Life Conservation Major: Pre-Med Major: Journalism

Andrew C. Ellis Marlen I. Escobar James L Falkner III Joel A.Fernandez Carl Albert High School Christian Heritage High School Bethany High School Westmoore High School College: Oklahoma City University College: Oklahoma State University College: Southern Nazarene University College: Valparaiso University Major: Firefighter Major: Business Major: Accounting Major: Pre-Law Kelsey A. Folmar English E. Foster Omeeka D. Garrett Janieka L. Gibson Putnam City High School Bishop McGuinness High School Northwest Classen High School Del City High School College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Missouri College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Marketing Major: Journalism Major: Child Psychology Major: Accounting

Kaitlyn M. Glass Sheri L Graham James D. Halvorson II Steven C. Hardin Putnam City North High School Capitol Hill High School Harrah High School Moore High School College: University of Oklahoma College: Oklahoma City College: St. Gregory's University College: Oklahoma State University Major: Pre-Med Community College Major: Emergency Medical Technician Major: Architectural Engineering Major: Pre-Dental

Clayton T. Hartley KrisT. Harvey JoleeT. Hernandez Maria A. Hernandez Mount Saint Mary High School Capitol Hill High School Jones High School Mount Saint Mary High School College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Oklahoma City University College: Oklahoma State College: University of Oklahoma Major: Business Major: Business University - Oklahoma City Major: Pre-Med Major: Veterinary Technician

Brittani D. Hill Angela R. Hilliard Alexander Hinton Niocha L. Hishaw Westmoore High School Putnam City North High School Heritage Hall Douglass High School College: Oklahoma City College: Abilene Christian University College: Hamilton University College: Murray State College Community College Major: Bible Studies Major: Creative Writing Major: Accounting Major: Nursing Vy B. Ho Tien N. Hoang Jessica 0. Hofegartner Jonathon E. Holland Mustang High School Western Heights High School Luther High School Oklahoma Christian School College: Oklahoma City College: Southwestern Oklahoma College: Rose State College College: Oklahoma Christian University Community College State University Major: Nursing Major: Early Child Development Major: Radiology Major: Pharmacy

Kacie J. Hoppe Crystal M. Hudson Melissa D. Huynh Truc LienT. Huynh Western Heights High School Moore High School Westmoore High School Southeast High School College: Oklahoma Christian University College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: Oklahoma City Major: Physical Therapy Major: Radiology Major: Computer Science Community College Major: Pre-Med

Stephen M. Isernhagen Aldo Jasso Aja C. Johnson Ashleigh D. Johnson Putnam City High School Southeast High School Edmond Santa Fe High School Putnam City High School College: University of Oklahoma College: Oklahoma City College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Pre-Med Community College Major: Classics & Letters Major: Communications Major: Pre-Med

Christopher D. Johnson Kristin D. Johnson Justin B. Jones Ryan L. Jones Jones High School Casady School Midwest City High School Moore High School College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Virginia College: Oklahoma State College: University of Oklahoma Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Finance University-Okmulgee Major: Aerospace Engineering Major: Applied Science Ashley R. Juge Erin R. Keel Ashley S. Knuckles Tyler-Trinh T. Lai Edmond Santa Fe High School Mustang High School Del City High School Western Heights High School College: Sam Houston University College: Northern Oklahoma College College: Spelman College College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Speech Communications Major: Music Theater Major: Business Major: Art

Christina K. Lampe Ashley D. Ledford David J. Lemons Melissa D. Lewellen Yukon High School Del City High School Millwood High School Midwest City High School College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Fashion Merchandising Major: Child Psychology Major: Business Management Major: Nursing

Brandon R. Lewelling Sarah L. Lewis Zironya E. Lewis BreAnn M. Lindsey Harrah High School Edmond North High School ASTEC Charter Deer Creek High School College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma City College: St. Joseph's University Major: Physical Therapy - Oklahoma City Community College Major: Pre-Med Major: Business Major: Nursing

James J. Linhardt Monic L Little Michelle L Love Kathryn A. Lower Bishop McGuinness High School Del City High School Putnam City West High School Putnam City North High School College: University of Notre Dame College: Oklahoma City University College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Oklahoma State University Major: International Business Major: Political Science Major: Business Major: Radiology Tone M. Luster Monica A. Madkins Victor P. Martinez Victor J. McClinton Edmond Memorial High School Midwest City High School Capitol Hill High School Carl Albert High School College: Oklahoma State University College: Southwestern Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: Rose State College Major: Fashion Merchandising State University Major: Chemical Engineering Major: Business Major: Pharmacy

Ashley J. McDonald Alesa D. McPhail Perla Michel Laresa 0. Miller Westmoore High School Deer Creek High School Mount Saint Mary High School Mustang High School College: Florida Gulf Coast University College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma Major: Philosophy Major: Biology Major: Psychology Major: Secondary Education

Kayla D. Naff Sabrina L. Nettles Jamie M. Nguyen LiNa L. Nguyen Putnam City North High School Putnam City High School Mustang High School Western Heights High School College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma Major: International Business Major: Pre-Law Major: Journalism Major: Pre-Med

Lisa S. Nguyen Mi Hong Nguyen TonyT. Nguyen Stacy D. Owens Putnam City North High School ASTEC Charter Southeast High School Western Heights High School College: University of Oklahoma College: Oklahoma City College: University of Oklahoma College: Oklahoma City Major: Business Community College Major: Pre-Med Community College Major: Radiology Major: Occupational Therapy Benjamin s. Pelley Keygan M. Peterson Novella K. Peyton Khoi M. Pham Moore High School Edmond North High School Del City High School Westmoore High School College: Eastern Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Oklahoma State University State University Major: Criminal Justice Major: Pre-Med Major: Avionics Major: Education

Khoi V. Phan Christine E. Philip Rona Nicca A. Pinpin Kenneth R. Pitts Western Heights High School Putnam City West High School Putnam City West High School Edmond North High School College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City Major: Pre-Med Major: Pre-Dental Major: Computer Engineering Major: Pharmacy

Jazzmin D. Porter Lacey K. Pritchard Kenneth J. Pruitt Lezlie A. Raiden Midwest City High School Putnam City North High School Classen School of Advanced Studies Westmoore High School College: Rose State College College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma City University College: University of Oklahoma Major: Political Science Major: Apparel Design Major: Music Major: Pharmacy

Thelma G. Ramirez Victory 0. Reneau Cesiley R. Rideau Clifton J. Roberts Classen School of Advanced Studies Westmoore High School Southeast High School Edmond North High School College: Princeton University College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Pre-Law Major: Journalism Major: Pharmacy Major: Mathematics & Science Chelsie S. Robertson Dane M. Romano Joshua L. Russell Ivan A. Sanchez Western Heights High School Edmond Santa Fe High School Putnam City North High School Edmond Santa Fe High School College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma City University College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Central Oklahoma - Oklahoma City Major: Music Business Major: History/Chemistry Major: Business Major: Pre-Vet

Stephen E. Schmidt Chelsea N. Schwarz Mark W. Scott Riley B. Selby Mustang High School Putnam City North High School Choctaw High School Yukon High School College: Southwestern Oklahoma College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma Baptist University College: University of Oklahoma State University Major: Physical Therapy Major: Psychology Major: Political Science Major: Pharmacy

Brett R. Sexton Charles L. Shelton Jr. Amy M. Smith Ashleigh N. Sneed Deer Creek High School John Marshall High School Putnam City North High School Del City High School College: Oklahoma Baptist University College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma Major: Business Major: Political Science Major: Biology Major: Pre-Med

Gail L. Somers Amanda G. Sowder Samantha R. Spagnola Danielle L Thomas Edmond Memorial High School Edmond Memorial High School Piedmont High School Del City High School College: Oklahoma State University College: Oklahoma State University College: University of Central Oklahoma College: Southwestern Oklahoma - Oklahoma City Major: Engineering Major: Elementary Education State University Major: Sign Language Major: Physical Therapy Paula E. Torres Mark K. Ulrich Ashley D. Wallace Cherrie R. Warden Edmond North High School Luther High School Northwest Classen High School U.S. Grant High School College: Oklahoma State University College: Southern Nazarene University College: Oklahoma City University College: University of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City Major: Education Major: Psychology Major: Forensic Science Major: Construction Management

Michelle D. Weaver Dai R. Weng Mark M. Wissler Anita D. Wortham Harrah High School Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics Edmond Memorial High School Deer Creek High School College: Rose State College College: Duke University College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Central Oklahoma Major: Nursing Major: Pre-Med Major: Engineering Major: Pre-Med

Amanda J. Yingling Anum Younus Xiao Huan Zhang Joshua E. Zimmerman Del City High School Putnam City High School Edmond North High School Harrah High School College: University of Central Oklahoma College: University of Oklahoma College: University of North Carolina College: Oklahoma State University Major: Nursing Major: Biology Major: Engineering Major: History Education

Foundation of Promise Scholars Community Foundation Scholars 2006 Recognition Luncheon 2006 Recognition Luncheon Friday, April 21, 2006 Friday, April 28, 2006

Welcome Welcome James H. Holloman Jr., President, Board of Trustees James H. Holloman Jr., President, Board of Trustees

Invocation Invocation Martha King, Member, Scholarship Committee Martha King, Member, Scholarship Committee

Program Overview Program Overview Jim Clark, Chairman, Scholarship Committee Jim Clark, Chairman, Scholarship Committee

Guest Speaker Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network John Allgood, Executive Director Anna-Faye Rose, Scholarship Administrator Oklahoma Redhawks

Guest Speaker Oklahoma County Guidance Counselor Network Mary Ann Bauman, M.D. Anna-Faye Rose, Scholarship Administrator Medical Director for Women's Health and Community Relations Integris Health

Closing Comments Anna-Faye Rose Closing Comments Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director

Guest Speaker Bio John Allgood is the Executive Director of the Oklahoma RedHawks, a Triple-A Guest Speaker Bio professional baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. John was promoted Dr. Mary Ann Bauman received her medical degree from Wayne State to his current position during the winter of 2004-05 after serving in 2004 University in Detroit, Michigan in 1978. For nine years, she served in as the team's Assistant General Manager, Sales and Marketing. This is John's a variety of teaching and administrative positions on medical school 11th season with the organization in various capacities, starting as Director faculties including Wayne State University, the University of South of Public Relations in 1995. Dakota and the University of Oklahoma. In 1991, she joined Integris Health as Medical Director of the Women's Center and is now the Medical In his first season as Executive Director, the RedHawks set the Oklahoma Director for Women's Health and Community Relations. She is board single-season baseball attendance record when 542,095 fans passed certified in Internal Medicine and has an active primary care practice. through the turnstiles for Redhawks games and some 750,000 visited AT&T Bricktown Ballpark for all events including Bedlam baseball, the Big XII Dr. Bauman is a strong advocate for healthy living and speaks regularly Conference Tournament, concerts and snow tubing during the winter holiday to audiences about many of the health challenges that we face today. season. For his efforts and the team's dramatic increases in attendance the Topics include Women's Health Issues, Preventative Health, and past two seasons, John was named the Pacific Coast League's Executive of the importance of the Mind-Body connection. She has pioneered a the Year for 2005. program called "On Your Own" for high school students, which focuses on health issues facing teens today. A native of Altus, Okla., he holds a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma and is currently an adjunct instructor with the university's Price The Red Lands Council of Girl Scouts, The Oklahoma Hospitality Club School of Business. He teaches a senior level Sport Management class, with and The Journal Record have honored Dr. Bauman for her community subject matter involving the realities of managing a professional sports involvement in patient education. Since 2001, Dr. Bauman has served team. on the New Opportunities Scholarship Committee at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. She also serves on the Board of Directors of In 2005, John was named a JC Penney Distinguished Visitors Series honoree, the Integris Baptist Foundation, BancFirst of Oklahoma City and the awarded to Oklahoma-connected executives in business, government, or Heartland Affiliate of the American Heart Association. She is also on academia and recognized as leaders in helping to form society's conven­ the Editorial Board of Medical Economics magazine. tional wisdom. He's on the Board of Directors for the Bricktown Association and the Limbs for Life Foundation and was named to the exclusive OKC She is featured daily on Oklahoma's KWTV, the CBS affiliate, and has Business Forty under 40 for 2005. been syndicated nationally. Previously, she was a regular on KFOR, the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City, and KELO, the CBS affiliate in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Bauman is married and has three children. Going Up!

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