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Oklahoma City Community Foundation: Our Scholarship StaffOur dedicated scholarship staff oversees the Community Foundation Scholars program and four other Trustee Scholarship Initiative

programs. They are also responsible for more than 120 scholarship endowment funds that collectively award nearly 700 scholarships each

year. In academic year 2015-16, these endowment funds awarded more than $1.5 million.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship program, please contact one of the staff listed below.

Megan Hornbeek Allen405/[email protected]

Rick Fernandez405/[email protected]

Wanda Minter405/[email protected]

“Having the privilege of becoming a Community Foundation Scholar is not only something that I am proud of, but also is something that gives me hope for my future. It is an honor to have received this scholarship, as well as being the first person in my family to attend college. Thank you for taking a chance on me and allowing me to move forward with my life.”

Cheyenne Marski

2015-16 Community Foundation Scholar

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Trustee Scholarship Initiative CommitteeWe are fortunate to have a group of dedicated volunteers and community leaders who lend their expertise to serve on the committee that

oversees the Community Foundation and New Opportunities Scholars programs. Current committee members are:

Chairman: Oscar Jackson (Secretary of Human Resources & Administration, State of Oklahoma – retired)

Dear 2016 Scholars:Congratulations! What an exciting time this is for each of you! The path ahead is wide-open and full of promise. You are about to start

the journey of a lifetime and we are pleased to play a role in your bright future.

When the Trustee Scholarship Initiative was established, the Trustees had one goal in mind: to encourage more students in central

Oklahoma to further their education after high school. This is the 18th year of our Trustee Scholarship Initiative and we are honored to

continue this tradition with the next generation.

The scholarships that are awarded are made possible by many caring and generous donors. A list of donors can be found on pages 4-5.

You may never meet any of these individuals and families, but know that they wanted to provide opportunities for you — the future of

our great state. We hope that you will keep this in mind as you go through life and one day look for ways to give back.

This yearbook was made especially for you and your fellow scholarship recipients. We hope you keep it as a memento of your

accomplishments. May it serve as a reminder of your dedication and hard work and that the Oklahoma City Community Foundation

believed in you and your success.

As you begin the next phase of your life, we wish you the best of luck. Please stay in touch and keep us posted as your higher education

aspirations come true. Now, don’t forget — go to class!

Tony Tyler Nancy B. Anthony

Chairman, Board of Trustees President

Nancy Coats-Ashley (Oklahoma County District Judge – retired)

Nolan Coyle (Coyle Enterprises)

Linda Keefe (High School Guidance Counselor – retired)

Pat Kelly (Opportunities Industrialization Center)

Jessica Martinez-Brooks (University of Oklahoma)

Inside The Trustee Scholarship Initiative 2

The Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network 3

Trustee Scholarship Initiative: Major Donors 4

Providing Opportunities through Scholarships 6

How to Establish a Scholarship Endowment 8

Future Scholarship Opportunities 9

2016 Community Foundation Scholars 10

Anita May (Oklahoma Humanities Council – retired)

Diane Ming (Northrop Grumman Corporation)

D.J. Morgan (MidFirst Bank)

Gary Salwierak (Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics – retired)

Elaine Schuster (Attorney)

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The Trustee Scholarship InitiativeFounded in 1998, the Trustee Scholarship Initiative was established to encourage more students in central Oklahoma to further their education after high school. In addition to scholarship support, the Initiative also provides training and resources for high school counselors through the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. To date, the Trustee Scholarship Initiative has awarded more than $5 million in scholarship funds to nearly 5,000 students. Below are summaries of the Initiative’s programs:

Community Foundation ScholarsThe Community Foundation Scholars program rewards good

students who are also good citizens. Within this program,

recipients include students who might not otherwise qualify for

awards based solely on academic standards and students who

will be the first in their family to attend college. For the 2016-17

academic year, a total of 162 Community Foundation Scholars will

receive a $2,000 award.

Oklahoma Youth With Promise ScholarsThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation works with both

public and private agencies to award scholarships to students

who graduated from high school while in Oklahoma’s foster care

system. These students receive support from volunteer mentors in

addition to scholarship funds. During the 2015-16 academic year,

27 students were awarded scholarships through this program.

Nurse Education ProgramThe Nurse Education Program Scholarship was established in

2003 to help address the need for qualified nursing staff in

area hospitals and provides an award up to $2,000 per student.

Scholarships are available for: 1) third and fourth year college

students enrolled in a nursing program and 2) practicing

Registered Nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a

nursing-related program. The scholarship may be used at any

accredited public or private nonprofit educational institution

in Oklahoma. For the 2015-16 academic year, 10 nurses were

awarded scholarships.

Finish My Degree OKCFinishMyDegreeOKC.org is a service for

adults who have some college credits but no

degree. The website provides direct links to

more than 20 metro area schools, colleges

and universities that offer degree completion

programs. FinishMyDegreeOKC is part of

a larger effort that Oklahoma City and 56

other large U.S. metropolitan areas are

undertaking to increase the number of post-secondary degrees

granted in their community.

“I truly appreciate your generosity and support toward my education. Your generosity has inspired me to make a difference in the community. I hope I will be able to help other students achieve their goals and lighten their financial burden just as you have helped me.”

Kim Lu

2015-16 New Opportunities Scholar


The Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network

The Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network is an essential part of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Trustee Scholarship Initiative. The network provides training and support for high school guidance counselors at 52 public and private high schools in central Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation understands the vital role of counselors in assisting high school students on their path

to college. The information and resources offered through our two annual continuing education workshops provides counselors with

the opportunity to learn about current college admission issues and financial aid opportunities. We also coordinate campus visits for

counselors to universities, colleges and technology centers in Oklahoma and surrounding states. As an added incentive, each year we

provide at least one Community Foundation Scholars award to the high schools whose guidance counselor participated in the activities.

ASTEC Charter Schools – Jill Carson

Bethany High School – Jackie Melton Capitol Hill High School – Kimberly Ross Carl Albert High School – Lora Souza Casady School – Josh Bottomly Choctaw High School – Doug Kretchmar Christian Heritage Academy – Troop Bullard Classen School of Advanced Studies – Trisha Draper Crooked Oak High School – Angelia Wilson Deer Creek High School – Cindy McCachern Del City High School – Polly Choate Frederick A. Douglass High School – Tina Williams Dove Science Academy - OKC – Silap Berdiyev Edmond Memorial High School – Stacey Tate Edmond North High School – Stephanie LockeEdmond Santa Fe High School – Deanna Fleck El Reno High School – Sheila Seewald Emerson Alternative School – Jane Taylor Guthrie High School – Annie Chadd Harding Charter Preparatory School – Linda Marshall Harding Fine Arts Academy – Celestia Stacy Harrah High School – Amber Clark Heritage Hall – Marshall Gray John Marshall High School – Tammy Yager Jones High School – Susan Gierhart Luther High School – Angie Cox

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School – Sandy Nedbalek

Midwest City High School – Carla McDowell Millwood High School – Petra Woodard Moore High School – Nakia McCarrell Mount St. Mary Catholic High School – Mallory Tecmire Mustang High School – Ericka VanCleave Norman High School – Katherine Cortest Norman North High School – Phyllis Michaud Northeast Academy for Health Science and Engineering – Lois Jones Northwest Classen High School – Sonya Paul Oklahoma Christian Academy – Judi Lashley Oklahoma Centennial High School – Ashley Westerman Oklahoma Christian School – Sherry SageOklahoma School of Science and Mathematics – Cynthia Brown Piedmont High School – Cathy Earnest Putnam City High School – Brenda Stinnett Putnam City North High School – Jennifer Bryant Putnam City West High School – Jessica Kelemen Santa Fe South High School – Danny Boyd Southeast High School – Debbie Brown Southmoore High School – Adrianne Harless Star Spencer High School – Stephanie Chaplin U. S. Grant High School – Lindsey Williams Western Heights High School – Laura Castrop Westmoore High School – Carole Carter Yukon High School – Jamie Kale

2016 Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network

School counselors listen to Jason Champion, program chair for the School of Watchmaking at the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology during the 2015 Fall Workshop held at the Okmulgee campus.


Trustee Scholarship Initiative: Major DonorsThe success of the Trustee Scholarship Initiative would not be possible without the support of the many donors who requested their contributions be used for scholarships and varied educational programs. Below are highlights of several donors whose gifts provide substantial support for the Initiative.

Albers Family Affiliated FundBoth graduates of Oklahoma City’s

John Marshall High School, Paul and

Leigh Ann Albers established the

Albers Family Affiliated Fund in 2006

to support organizations and causes

important to their family. The fund

supports Community Foundation

Scholar awards for first-generation

students at John Marshall High School.

Central High School Alumni AssociationThe Central High School Alumni Association (CHSAA) continues

a tradition of education for the community by providing

scholarships for students who graduate from high schools in

central Oklahoma. Founded in 1892, Central High School was

the first high school in Oklahoma City, serving students until its

closure in 1968. The fund supports seven Community Foundation

Scholar awards.

Irene P. and Samuel E. Frierson Educational TrustDr. and Mrs. Frierson were longtime residents of Oklahoma City.

A Mississippi native, Dr. Frierson served as an army surgeon in

France during World War I. He returned to practice medicine

in Oklahoma City for more than 40 years. The Friersons, who

both died in the early 1960s, had no surviving children and had

created the Frierson Educational Trust to provide scholarships

for students that attend college in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City

Community Foundation is honored to administer the Frierson

Educational Trust in conjunction with the Bank of Oklahoma Trust

Department. The fund supports in-state Community Foundation

Scholars who reapply for scholarships in their second, third and

fourth years of college.

E.K. Gaylord FundIn 1903, E.K. Gaylord moved from

Colorado to Oklahoma Territory. With two

partners, he established the Oklahoma

Publishing Company that is now known

as The Oklahoman Media Company,

which publishes The Oklahoman and

NewsOK.com. Mr. Gaylord established the

scholarship fund prior to his death, and a

bequest from his estate also benefitted the fund. The E.K. Gaylord

Fund supports awards made through the Community Foundation

Scholars and Oklahoma Youth With Promise programs.

Additional Major DonorsThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation is pleased to acknowledge the

support of the following donors who have made gifts in support of one or

more of the Trustee Scholarship Initiative programs.

Bob and Nancy B. Anthony

Eide Bailey, LLP

J. Edward and Gene Barth

Vinita F. Boyer

Dahl P. Brown Jr.

Susan Esco Chandler

The Mark Clayton Foundation

Conoco Phillips

The Coyle and Berry Families

Dana Corporation

Everett Foundation Affiliated Fund

Millard Gardner

Mary Louise Hartpence Estate

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Haunschild

Raymond H. and Bonnie B. Hefner Family Fund

Hesed Foundation

Lynn and James H. Holloman Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson

John E. Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick Family Fund

E. Phil and Roberta Kirschner Foundation

Wann and Clara Langston

Mike and Jean Lehr

Edward A. Logan

Rebecca McNeese

MidFirst Bank

Northwest Classen Class of 1956

Oklahoma Speakers Ball

Wayne and Deborah Parker

Dilip C. and Vibha Patel

Pilot Club Scholarship Fund

Lee and Miriam Powell

Records-Johnston Family Foundation

David and Anna-Faye Rose

Dr. Grace Ruidera

Edward Ruscha

Robert P. Schmid

Scott and Geneva Smith

Stracke Family Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Svoboda

J. Edwin Thomas Family

Tom A. Thomas Jr.

Thomas Utterback


William M. and Janet S. Johnson Scholarship FundThis endowment fund was established through bequests from the

Johnsons’ estate. The fund provides opportunities for graduates of

Minco High School, Mr. Johnson’s alma mater, and also supports

the Nurse Education Program.

Sue and Joe Esco FundMarried for 64 years,

Joe and Sue Esco were

longtime Oklahoma City

residents. Sue was active

in numerous charitable

and civic activities and

Joe owned Joe Esco Tire

Company, one of the

largest independent tire

dealers in the Southwest.

In 2011, following their

deaths, their daughter

the Rev. Susan Esco Chandler, established an endowment at

the Oklahoma City Community Foundation in their honor. The

Sue and Joe Esco Fund supports a number of causes that were

important to the family including a scholarship at Idabel High

School, the Community Foundation Scholars and the Oklahoma

Youth With Promise programs.

McGee Foundation FundThe McGee Foundation was originally established in 1963 by

Kerr McGee founder, Dean A. McGee, and his wife Dorothea.

The McGees were involved in a wide range of business and civic

endeavors, and Mr. McGee was one of the nine original Trustees of

the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. In 2006, the McGee

Foundation established an endowment at the Oklahoma City

Community Foundation that supports scholarship opportunities

through the Trustee Scholarship Initiative.

Winona S. Presley FundEstablished in 1999 through a bequest

in Mrs. Presley’s estate, the endowment

fund supports a variety of educational

programs. A former teacher, Mrs. Presley

was a longtime supporter of education.

Within the Trustee Scholarship Initiative,

the Winona S. Presley Fund supports

the activities of the Central Oklahoma

Guidance Counselor Network.

Willie Elizabeth Shipley FundThrough the generosity of donors like Willie Elizabeth Shipley, the

Oklahoma City Community Foundation is able to provide funding

for the Community Foundation Scholars program. 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. A bequest from her estate was left to the Oklahoma City

Community Foundation to benefit students.

Honoring Past TrusteesTo illustrate appreciation for their service to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, 38 Community Foundation Scholar awards in 2016 were made in honor of the following past Trustees who served nine or more years on the board.

Jack Abernathy

Ray T. Anthony

J. Edward Barth

Jim Clark

Nancy Coats-Ashley

James R. Daniel

Paul W. Dudman

Nancy Payne Ellis

Jean I. Everest

Jeanette Gamba

Sylvan Goldman

John E. Green

Kirkland Hall

Richard Harrison

Raymond Hefner Jr.

Dan Hogan III

James H. Holloman Jr.

Jane Jayroe

William O. Johnstone

John E. Kirkpatrick

Linda Lambert

Judy Love

Steve Mason

Dean A. McGee

Frank McPherson

Harry Merson

Anne Morgan

J. Larry Nichols

Ronald J. Norick

Paul B. Odom Jr.

F.M. Petree

George Records

Clayton Rich

J.B. Saunders Jr.

William F. Shdeed

Richard L. Sias

James R. Tolbert III

Morrison G. Tucker


Providing Opportunities through ScholarshipsIn addition to the Trustee Scholarship Initiative, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation administers the state’s largest independent scholarship program. The stories below provide an example of how donors establish scholarship and award endowment funds to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for others. Visit occf.org/scholarshipdirectory to view a complete list of scholarship endowment funds we administer.

Supporting Dreams that Build FuturesMr. Wendell Steward was a highly respected construction expert

in central Oklahoma. During his career, Mr. Steward often

donated his expertise to various private and public development

efforts in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. He was honored

as the Builder of the Year three times and received the lifetime

achievement award from the Central Oklahoma Homebuilders

Association. Following his death in 2007, the advisors to

the Southwest Homebuilders Association endowment fund

established a permanent scholarship fund in his honor. The

fund supports an award for students enrolled in an academic

or technological program that will lead to a career in the

construction industry.

The 2015 recipient of the Wendell Steward Scholarship, Caleb

McLendon, hopes to be a residential builder just like Marvin

Haworth, a Moore-based builder with more than four decades in

the industry.

“I am very humbled and grateful for this support to pursue my

dreams,” Caleb says. “The scholarship really motivates me that

much more to accomplish my goals.”

Caleb, a graduate of Southmoore High School, is currently

attending Oklahoma City Community College and would like to

one day earn a degree in construction management.

Helping Others have an Opportunity of a LifetimeAt age six, Harold Schmid entered the

foster care system in California following

the death of his mother. After five foster

placements, Harold found his forever

home with the Moore family. Following

his discharge from the U.S. Navy, Harold

moved to Oklahoma where he met his

future wife, Betty. The couple wed and

both graduated from what was then

Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater.

Harold worked for Phillips Petroleum for 35 years.

Harold’s experience led his son, Robert, to establish the Harold

Schmid Scholarship Fund at the Oklahoma City Community

Foundation in 2014. Harold and Betty have also contributed to the

fund that supports scholarships for those who are aging out of the

Oklahoma foster care system and want to

further their education.

In 2015, Christopher Whitton, a

graduate of Perkins-Tryon High

School, was the first Harold Schmid

Scholarship recipient. Thanks to the

award, Christopher has been able

to continue his studies in computer

and information sciences at Meridian

Technology Center in Stillwater. He would like to one day work

in the information technology field.

“When I graduate I’m going to feel accomplished,” he says. “I will

have all the tools and confidence I need to make a difference in

this world and be able to help people.”

Harold Schmid Christopher Whitton

Caleb McLendon, 2015 Wendell Steward Scholarship recipient, with Marvin Haworth, a Southwest Homebuilders Association board member.

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Honoring a Friend through Scholarships Aaron Alley was a caring young man who

loved people and excelled in academics.

After graduating from Woodward High

School, he attended Oklahoma State

University before serving a two-year

church mission. Aaron went on to

receive a bachelor’s degree in zoology

from Brigham Young University and

attended the University of Oklahoma

College of Medicine. In 2003, Aaron

died at the age of 28 from brain cancer. Following his death, his

high school classmates decided that a memorial scholarship in

his honor would be a fitting tribute to

their friend. They established the Aaron

Alley Memorial Scholarship Fund to

support awards for graduating seniors of

Woodward High School.

Katie Warnick was awarded the Aaron

Alley Memorial scholarship in 2015 and is

now a student at Southwestern Oklahoma

State University. Katie is taking classes in

pharmaceutical science and is working toward a longtime dream

of hers to one day be a pharmacist.

Honoring Students for Nearly a CenturyThe Classen Awards program dates

back to the 1920s when Oklahoma City

civic leader and real estate developer

Anton Classen established the awards to

honor the highest achieving ninth grade

student at Classen Junior High. After

Mr. Classen’s death in 1922, his wife Ella

continued the program with awards for

seniors in high school. Following her

death, past award winners established

a trust at a local bank to continue funding the awards. In 1998,

the Classen Awards Foundation transferred the trust’s assets

to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. A scholarship

endowment was established to fund two annual awards for

graduating seniors of Classen School

of Advanced Studies and Northwest

Classen High School.

In 2015, Cara Clear was one of two

Classen Awards Foundation Scholarship

recipients. A graduate of Northwest

Classen High School, Cara is attending

Oklahoma State University - OKC and is

pursuing a degree in management.

“I had no way of paying for college without the scholarship,” Cara

says. “It was my motivation for pursing my degree and to keep

setting goals for myself.”

“Because of the generous scholarship, my financial stress has been lifted graciously and will allow me to focus more on my education. I aspire to one day be able to give back to my community and help students achieve their dreams as you all have helped me.”

Autumn James

2014-15 Community Foundation Scholar & 2015-16 Frierson Scholarship Recipient

Aaron Alley Katie Warnick

Anton Classen Cara Clear


How to Establish a Scholarship EndowmentEndowed Scholarship Fund OpportunitiesThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation administers more

than 120 fully endowed scholarship funds in the state’s largest

independent scholarship program. The minimum balance for

a fully-endowed, uniquely-named scholarship fund is $40,000

and can be accumulated over time and come from more than

one donor. If you are considering establishing a scholarship fund,

we recommend you first review our Scholarship Directory at

occf.org/directory to see if you can accomplish your charitable

goals through an existing endowed fund.

Four Questions to Consider Before Establishing a Scholarship Fund:1. What is the purpose of the scholarship fund?

Examples:

• Encourage students

• Promote a professional field

• Memorialize or honor a loved one

2. What criteria will be used in selecting the recipient?

Examples:

• Academic merit

• Financial need

• Community service

• Contest or award winner

3. What value will the award have and is it a one-time award or

an award a student can re-apply for in subsequent years?

Minimum award amount is $2,000

4. What roles will you have?

Examples:

• Donor only

• Selection committee member

• Participate in public presentation of award to recipient

IRS RequirementsThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation ensures that

the scholarship criteria and administrative processes for all

scholarship funds are in compliance with IRS regulations

regarding charitable funds. As a result, our Trustees:

• Assure that the promotion and selection process is fair, equitable

and nondiscriminatory.

• Have final approval regarding all scholarship recipient selections.

• Assure expenditure control over all disbursements. (All

scholarship disbursements are transmitted directly to the

scholarship recipient’s educational institution.)

For more information on establishing a scholarship endowment

fund, please contact:

Joe Carter405/606-2914

Megan Hornbeek Allen405/606-2917

“Thanks to the 2015 Community Foundation scholarship I will be able to focus more on my education and I am one step closer to my goal.”

Parker Cole McCutchen

2015-16 Community Foundation Scholar


Future Scholarship Opportunities

Since 1997, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation has administered the Irene P. and Samuel E. Frierson Educational Trust

scholarships in conjunction with the Bank of Oklahoma Trust Department. The endowed scholarship fund was established through the

couple’s wills by the trustees of the Frierson Educational Trust and supports the Community Foundation Scholars program. (See page 4

for more information about Irene P. and Samuel E. Frierson).

Only former recipients of the Community Scholars or New Opportunities Scholar awards who are attending a college, university or

vocational school in Oklahoma are eligible to apply for the Frierson Educational Trust Scholarship. To be eligible for the scholarship,

qualifying students must also have good academic standing and have financial need. Each spring, the Oklahoma City Community

Foundation staff invites eligible students to apply. Students may apply for their second, third or fourth year after high school graduation.

In the past, approximately one-third of eligible applicants have received at least one Frierson Educational Trust scholarship in one of

their subsequent years. The scholarship award amount varies and the deadline to apply is June 1.

Below are steps to apply:

1. Receive email invitation to apply to the Frierson Educational Trust.

2. Log on to AcademicWorks and complete/update online application

and reflection statement.

3. Complete the Community Foundation survey form.

4. Send an official transcript that includes collegiate spring semester

grades.

5. Include a copy of the Student Aid Report from FAFSA.

Contact Rick Fernandez at [email protected] or 405/606-2919 if you have any questions.

American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship – University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University

American Society of Landscape Architects Scholarship – University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University - OKC or

Langston University

Dr. Claude Arnold Scholarship Award – University of Central Oklahoma

Central Oklahoma ASHRAE Scholarship – Any Oklahoma college or university

Lonnie & Nancy Childress Scholarship at Oklahoma Panhandle State University – Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Ralph Clinton Scholarship - Sales and Marketing Executives – Any Oklahoma college or university

Dortha Dever Business Scholarship – Oklahoma City University

Durrell Public Law Research Award – University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma City University

Dr. Dean Everett Outstanding English Student Award – University of Central Oklahoma

Brunel D. Faris Art Exploration Scholarship – Oklahoma City University

Geneva Johnston Hudson Scholarship – University of Central Oklahoma

Virgil & Pauline Jackson Scholarship – Langston University

Dr. Edith King Mental Health Scholarship – University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano & Vocal Music Education Fund – University of Oklahoma

Lawton Healthcare Scholarship – Great Plains Technology Center

Nurse Education Program Scholarship – Any Oklahoma college or university

Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants Scholarship – Any Oklahoma college or university

Oklahoma State Board of Architecture Path to Licensure Scholarship – University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, University of Central

Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian University or University of Tulsa

The Father Denis Stathem – St. Gregory’s University

Pandora Tadefa Spanish Education Scholarship Award – University of Central Oklahoma

Dr. Pamela Washington Scholarship for Liberal Arts Outstanding Sophomore Award – University of Central Oklahoma

Other College Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to scholarships for high school students, we also offer scholarships for students who are already pursuing a college degree. Below are scholarship opportunities available for college students. For complete details on the scholarships, visit occf.academicworks.com.

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Anitha AbitugeneraJohn Marshall High SchoolPurdue University

Eugene AboagyeNorman High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Esmeralda AndradeASTEC Charter SchoolsOklahoma State University

Jose ArandaSanta Fe South High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Alejandra BañuelosWestern Heights High SchoolNortheastern State University

Taylor BarrettPutnam City High SchoolPoint Loma Nazarene University

Solana BartonDel City High SchoolRose State College

Alecsandra BergstromHarding Fine Arts AcademyBelmont University

Emily BoughanDeer Creek High SchoolOklahoma State University

Lennon BramlettNorman High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Kiuna BrownOklahoma Centennial High SchoolOklahoma State University-OKC

Kylee BurrisHarrah High SchoolNorthern Oklahoma College

The students featured on the following pages are the 2016 Community Foundation Scholars. The

Oklahoma City Community Foundation is honored to recognize these worthy students and to congratulate

them on their accomplishments. We wish you the best as you take the next step toward your future!

Congratulations to the Class of 2016


Mia BurtonDel City High SchoolRose State College

Marilu CardenasNorthwest Classen High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Camila CastanedaCapitol Hill High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Elizabeth ChavarriaASTEC Charter SchoolsUniversity of Oklahoma

Brenda ChavezWestmoore High SchoolOklahoma State University-OKC

Jorge ChavezHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolOklahoma State University

YiChun ChenEdmond Santa Fe High SchoolNorthwestern University

Evan ClearBishop McGuinness Catholic

High SchoolOklahoma City University

Christopher CoronadoSoutheast High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Jacquelyn CrawfordJones High SchoolOklahoma State University

Grahme CroslinBethany High SchoolSouthern Nazarene University

Samantha Louisse Cuenca

Yukon High SchoolOklahoma State University

Timothy CurtisEdmond Memorial High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Melanie DartezCrooked Oak High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Danielle DavidsonDel City High SchoolRose State College

Yessenia DelaraWestmoore High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

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Jesus DiazBishop McGuinness Catholic High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Tania DominguezMoore High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Morgan DraggNorman North High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Ca Dao DuongClassen School of Advanced StudiesUniversity of Pennsylvania

Sandy EscaleraPutnam City High SchoolOklahoma State University

Jennifer EscobarYukon High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Jema EsparzaYukon High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Aleydis EspinozaDove Science Academy-OKCRose State College

Tony EvansEl Reno High SchoolOklahoma State University

Samirie FerontiNorman North High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Francisco Flores Jr.Santa Fe South High SchoolRose State College

Karina FloresWestmoore High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Megan FoisyMount St. Mary Catholic High SchoolOklahoma State University

Autumn FosterPutnam City North High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Alejandra GallegosPutnam City High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Jesus GarciaCrooked Oak High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma


Josefina GarciaEdmond Santa Fe High SchoolOklahoma Christian University

Juan GarciaPutnam City High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Annalee GaryEdmond Memorial High SchoolOklahoma State University

Ashley GetzMustang High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Madison GiseSouthmoore High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Norma GomezSoutheast High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Michael GrigsbyMidwest City High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Abigail HarrisEdmond Memorial High SchoolNew York University

Katie HarrisonHarrah High SchoolRose State College

Rebecca HattonEdmond North High SchoolUniversity of Arkansas

Blakelee HernandezBethany High SchoolSouthwestern Christian University

Magali HernandezSoutheast High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Nancy HernandezSoutheast High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Sarai HernandezSanta Fe South High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Vanessa HernandezCrooked Oak High SchoolRose State College

Hannah HillDeer Creek High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma


Sage HolderEdmond North High SchoolTexas Christian University

Kayla HubbardSouthmoore High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Carlos JacksonOklahoma Centennial High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Francheska JacksonDel City High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Pricila JaimeDel City High SchoolOklahoma State University

Gabrielle JohnsonChristian Heritage AcademyUniversity of Oklahoma

Julie JohnstonNorman North High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Aubryana JonesMillwood High SchoolLangston University

Campbell KerrHeritage Hall University of Oklahoma

De’ja KirkCasady SchoolOccidental College

Patrick KitzelHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolRice University

Dawson KlingWestmoore High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Diana LaraSanta Fe South High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Jessica LaraNortheast Academy for Health Science

and EngineeringUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Wyatt LaymonHarrah High SchoolRose State College

Nanette LeeOklahoma Centennial High SchoolSouthwestern Oklahoma State

University


Cheyanna LewisMidwest City High SchoolRose State College

Samantha LewisMidwest City High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Damaris LopezHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolOklahoma Christian University

Marina LopezCapitol Hill High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Brice LovelandYukon High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Josselyn LozanoWestmoore High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Israel LugoU.S. Grant High SchoolOklahoma State University

Daisy LujanWestern Heights High School Northeastern State University

Kevin LyEdmond Santa Fe High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Kyrene MacedoGuthrie High SchoolUniversity of Tulsa

Tommy MaiMustang High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Maria ManceraSanta Fe South High SchoolOklahoma State University

Mikayla MarlerLuther High SchoolOklahoma Christian University

Chyna McCoyStar Spencer High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Jasmin MezaU.S. Grant High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Amber MillerMoore High SchoolOklahoma City Community College


Sydney MitchellClassen School of Advanced StudiesUniversity of Oklahoma

Tiffany MollohanEl Reno High SchoolOklahoma State University

Jacy MorrisSouthmoore High SchoolOklahoma State University

Kayla MorrisYukon High SchoolSouthwestern Oklahoma State

University

Will NewtonMidwest City High SchoolUniversity of Miami

Danny NguyenHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Diana NguyenHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Dung NguyenNorthwest Classen High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Jasmine NguyenEdmond Memorial High SchoolOklahoma State University

Manh NguyenNorthwest Classen High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Oliver NguyenPutnam City West High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Thomas NguyenMustang High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Truman NguyenWestern Heights High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Bing NiNorthwest Classen High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Juan NiNorthwest Classen High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Hanna NicholsonChoctaw High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

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Yareli OrozcoEl Reno High SchoolRedlands Community College

Karina OrtizSanta Fe South High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Paola PalominoSoutheast High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Rachel ParNorthwest Classen High SchoolOklahoma State University-OKC

Marco ParraCapitol Hill High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Kunal PatelEdmond Memorial High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Kyaira PaulsonPutnam City High SchoolSouthwestern Christian University

Evelyn Perales SaldanaEmerson Alternative High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Luan PhamPutnam City High SchoolOklahoma State University-OKC

Alexander PhanDeer Creek High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Felipe Plascencia-LopezEl Reno High SchoolRedlands Community College

Diana PrietoSanta Fe South High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Sylena RadcliffMoore High SchoolUniversity of Science and Arts of

Oklahoma

Alejandro Raigoza MunozSanta Fe South High SchoolRose State College

Alondra RamirezHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolOklahoma City University

Cecilia RamirezEl Reno High SchoolRedlands Community College


Peyton RavencraftOklahoma Christian SchoolHarding University

Susana RaygozaWestmoore High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Samira ReyesNorthwest Classen High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Leah RichardsMidwest City High SchoolLangston University

Heidi RiveraHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolSt. Gregory’s University

Sabrina RoblesHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Roberto RodriguezNortheast Academy for Health Science

and EngineeringUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Jeffrey RodzonPiedmont High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Kiaralexis RogersU.S. Grant High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Anne RyanEdmond North High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Jason SalazarGuthrie High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Melissa Salazar VelascoU.S. Grant High SchoolOklahoma State University

Paolo SaldanaSoutheast High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Pallavi SamantarayCarl Albert High SchoolOklahoma State University-OKC

Jonathan SambranoNorthwest Classen High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Yaseen ShurbajiOklahoma School of Science and

MathematicsUniversity of Oklahoma


Amanda SickmanMoore High SchoolOklahoma City Community College

Ricardo SilvaMoore High SchoolOklahoma State University

Valeria SilvaEl Reno High SchoolRedlands Community College

Amiya SmithSanta Fe South High SchoolRose State College

Andres SolisHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Julissa SotoHarding Charter Preparatory SchoolNortheastern State University

Supatra SritongkumSoutheast High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Michele TchindjeNorman High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Chelsea TonMoore High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Leslie TorresMount St. Mary Catholic High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Edna VarelaSanta Fe South High SchoolRose State College

Vanessa VillanuevaPutnam City West High SchoolOklahoma State University-OKC

Haley WardEdmond Santa Fe High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Andrew WeatherfordMoore High SchoolEckerd College

Brady WehrenbergChoctaw High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Justin WilliamsEdmond Santa Fe High SchoolOklahoma City Community College


Danielle WilsonMoore High SchoolOklahoma State University-OKC

Qualyn WilsonEdmond Santa Fe High SchoolUniversity of Central Oklahoma

Riley WilsonOklahoma Christian AcademyOklahoma Christian University

Jacqueline YoungWestern Heights High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

Lucero ZapataASTEC Charter SchoolsOklahoma City Community College

Christopher ZavaletaWestmoore High SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma

As a “community” foundation we accept gifts from a wide range of local individuals, families, businesses and organizations to benefit existing endowments or create new funds. There are more than 800 community foundations in the United States. We were established in 1969 by community leaders as a way for anyone to make a lasting difference through charitable giving and for the benefit of the community both now and in the future. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity that offers the maximum tax benefit for charitable giving. Want to learn more about us? Please visit www.occf.org.

Our TrusteesChairman: Tony Tyler, Tyler Media

Vice Chairman: Bond Payne, Heritage Trust

Treasurer: T. Scott Spradling, Spradling, Kennedy and McPhail LLP

Steven C. Agee, Meinders School of Business, Oklahoma City University

Mary Ann Bauman M.D., INTEGRIS Health

Mike Collison, OPUBCO

Steven C. Davis, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville

Mark W. Funke, Southwest BanCorp.

Leslie Hudson, Community Volunteer

Oscar Jackson, Oklahoma Department of Human Resources & Administration - Retired

Ann Johnstone, Community Volunteer

Jenny Love Meyer, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores

Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma

P.B. Odom III, P.B. Odom III Land Development Company

David E. Rainbolt, BancFirst Corp.

Christian K. Keesee, ex officio, Kirkpatrick Bank

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Learn more about the charitable organizations in central Oklahoma.

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The Oklahoma City Community Foundation

P.O. Box 1146, Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1146 | 1000 N. Broadway Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 | 405/235-5603 | www.occf.org

2016 Scholars: Your Key to Claiming your Scholarship• You may claim your award online at occf.org/documents/verifstandardfall.pdf. Print

the form for the current semester and take it to your school registrar to complete.

• Once this form is completed, it must be returned to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. This form must be submitted for each semester you are eligible to receive scholarship funds.

• An FAQ is available at both OCCF.org/scholarships and on our Facebook page.

• “Like” us on Facebook (facebook.com/OCCFscholarships) to keep up with current information and deadlines related to your award.

• Questions about claiming your scholarship? Contact Wanda Minter at [email protected] or 405/606-2907.

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