John Michael Williams – Unofficial historian of Capitol Hill
John Michael Williams became intrigued with the history of Capitol Hill and South Oklahoma City some 20 years ago and has been researching and speaking about its history ever since. He has been called the ‘unofficial historian of Capitol Hill.’ He is the president of the law firm of Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, concentrating […]
Talita deNegri – Mount St. Marys
The Story of Mount St. Mary Catholic High School Talita DeNegri In 1884, five Sisters of Mercy, at the request of Bishop Theophile Meerschaert, traveled to what was then known as Indian Territory to establish a school for young ladies at the Sacred Heart Mission near Shawnee. When fire destroyed the school in 1901, the […]
Lessons from the Next Generation – BJ Glover
“Trading Lessons with the Next Generation” We’ve all heard and read about the “Millennials.” They’re called the “new breed of worker,” among other things, and often are described in the most unflattering terms. Many of us “mature” professionals believe there’s a lot we could teach them, if they were willing to learn from us. The […]
Elizabeth Gray – OKC Broadway
“Civic Center Foundation and OKC Broadway” Elizabeth Gray is the Executive Director of the Civic Center Foundation. She was appointed to the Foundation Board of Directors by Mayor Cornett in 2012 and transitioned to Executive Director in 2015. Prior to the Civic Center Foundation, she was the Director of Corporate Operations for Walters Power International, […]
Reflections on a Street Car – Dick Hefton
REFLECTIONS ON A STREET CAR – Dick Hefton Most of you people who still believe computers are here to stay would probably bet the farm you’d never see another street car rolling down an Oklahoma City thoroughfare after they disappeared over 50 years ago. That is assuming you ever knew this city once had a […]
Menu and Weekly Assignments
11-21-17 MENU Salad with Ranch Dressing, Fruit Plate with Tuna Salad, Cobb Salad, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes & Baked Beans, Duo of Chopped BBQ Brisket & Hot Links Attendance Scanners – Jon Bowers, Amber Sharples Greeters – Sandy Garrett, Cliff Dougherty ????,????? Luncheon/Parking/Change – Cheryl Borelli Introductions – Lou Kohlman Invocation – Craig Clemons Registration […]