April_2012 - Friends of Northwest Classen High School Foundation

Friends of
Northwest Classen High School
Foundation
April 2012
“Memories…light the corners of my mind
Misty water-colored memories of the way we were…”
It was another magical day at Northwest Classen High School for our Celebration Assembly! As I
walked into the main entrance… you remember the main entrance… (for some of you J. Frank Malone
was just inside the door on the right). Today, under the tutelage of Michelle Pontikos, the acting principal
@ Northwest, the new purple and gold arches in the halls looked crisp and fresh, the lockers are new and
have stature… THIS FEELS GOOD, I thought. Teachers and students scrambling and talking in the halls,
getting last minute preparations completed before the Celebration. A sense of excitement, which is
special in an environment of young people, that sense of excitement in the halls of NWC was visceral and
indeed brought back “MEMORIES… of the way we were.”
Reaching the gym… the sounds and anticipation expanded. The drum line created the beat, which
became a bit louder and a bit faster as the space filled with class after class taking their places in the
stands. Former Mayor James H. “Jim” Norick walked onto the floor… and memories of slumber parties
and friends stirred my heart and my thoughts. Jim Daniel and Jim Robinson were also there. THREE
JIM’S, being honored for their contributions… all different, yet each holding the desire of all “FRIENDS”
that Northwest Classen continue to be a place “united by pride and loyalty” while preparing students for
the possibilities that await them.
There were students and teachers to be recognized as well… Joe Mallonee invited the teachers onto the
floor to receive their grants. Students were also recognized for their outstanding achievements. The three
Jim’s were introduced and appreciated. Brent Gooden introduced his friend and classmate (actually
another Jim) James Clifford “Cliff” Hudson. The generous $500,000 contribution made by Leslie and
Cliff Hudson to make the Northwest Classen Auditorium a first class Performance Hall was announced.
In recognition of this gift the Auditorium will be named, The Hudson Performance Hall. To honor all
the “FRIENDS” a solo was performed on the cello by Dakota Solis, then ballroom dancers Michelle Fuller,
Sheree Herroin, Jessica Tullis, Madelyn Sylvia, Terry Arnold and Elizabeth Rojas
graced the floor, dancing to vocalists Mariah Rogers & Brashe Webster singing You Raise Me Up. We then
were literally brought to tears, as the Northwest Classen Fight Song was performed for the first time in
several years, by a group of talented voices from student council, music and dance, directed by Ms.
Frankenfield. As I left the gym, and saw my FRIENDS with tears in their eyes, I had visions of what will
be created here in the next few years… because FRIENDS care… and what a glorious sight!
With appreciation and gratitude to all “FRIENDS”
and our “MEMORIES… of the way we were.” Lynne
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! SPREAD THE WORD
Visit us at www.northwestclassen.org
6608 N Western #474
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
Hole Sponsors
DuPree, Gipp
Robinson, Jim
Baker, Jim
Class of 1965
Cotter Family
(Classes ’64, ’67, ’73)
Daniel, Jim
First National Bank of
Oklahoma
Griggs, Bob
Hays, John & Carolyn
Interurban
(Rusty Loeffler)
James, Bill
Joe’s Hand Cleaner
(Ken Newman &
Mike Newman)
Lowe, John & Diana
Davis
Lowell, Steve & Becky
Michael's Grill
(Michael Sills)
Rehoboth, Inc.
(Terry Hanna)
Reinheimer, Helen
& Mercer, David
Roark, Robert & Vicki
Security Protection of
Tulsa (Neil Brown)
Shdeed, Bill
(In Memory of
Pat Patterson &
Floyd Hubbard)
Purple Sponsor
Donors
FRIENDS of
Northwest Classen
High School
Charity Golf
Classic
In Memory of Ray Moss
&
A Knight to
Remember
Thank You!!
2011
Sponsors & Donors
We could not have
done it without
YOU!
Gold Sponsors
Class of 1966
Hudson, C.B.
Silver Sponsors
Carrington, Richard
Cheatham, Bill &
Debbie
Humphreys, Kirk &
Danna
Hutchco Construction,
Inc. (Dennis Hutchison)
Joe’s Hand Cleaner
(Ken Newman &
Mike Newman)
Swartzendruber, Jim
Vann, Dan & Marsha
Friend Sponsors
Blaschke, Dan
Cheatham Family
Foundation
Gore, Dick
Norick Investment
Company
Pate, James D., Jr.
Vector One
(Karen Dugger &
Rick Dugger)
Steve Wheeler
Acree, Leroy
Beasley, Jim
Boaz, Vicki Dearing
Boggs, Dalton
Bowles, Becky
Brooks, Paul
Brown, Rita
Buchanan, Mike
Burghart, Herbert
Burke, Linda
Carson, Joyce Wilson
Citty, Bill
Clifton, Holly
Clipson, Jo
Cloud, Tommy
Cotter, Phil
Creason, Leslie
Daniel, Jim
Daviee, Cindy
Davis, Joe
Dawkins, Gloria
Dunlap, Roy
Eagleston, Jim & Michele
Farrand, Kent
Fauks, Michael P
Finch, Bill
Freeny, Sharon & Tracy
Gagliardi, Dennis
Galloway, Mark
Strain, Kathleen
Gibbs, David
Sullivan, Helen
Gilbert, Kelly
Taylor, John
Griggs, Bob
Thompson, Tommy
Hammack, Bob
Willett, Sandy
Hardin, Lynne
Wilson, James
Hays, John
Womack, Kenneth
Hensley, Tricia & Mike
Hixon, Terry
A SPECIAL NOTE OF
Horigan, Barney
THANKS
Kaspereit. Carolyn
Lauzon, Annette
Former Mayor
LeBoeuf, Gina
Jim Norick
Ledbetter, Albert
for
band
grant funding.
Loeffler, Alan
Loftis, Jim
Jim Daniel ‘58
Lowell, Steve & Becky
Mallonee, Bill
& 1st State
Mallonee, Joe
Championship Team
Marshall, Mark & Susie
for continuing support &
Mashburn, Connie
the baseball field fence.
McAlister, Larry
McDowell, George
Jim Robinson ‘63
Mendenhall, Sharon
for his vision and
McCreary
generosity.
Mitchell, Teddy
Moorman, Jeff
Munneke, John &
A Taste of OKC for NWC
Barbara
Musallam, Sam
Bravo Cucina Italiana
Nixon, Brenda
Café do Brazil
Onsager, Tish
Cuppies & joe
Osgood, Becky &
Flip's
Wine
Bar & Trattoria
Wayne
Interurban
Parker, Susan
Pease, Allen
Kamp’s 1910 Cafe
Phillips, Delbert
Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse
Plant, Randy
Mimis Café
& Beth
Nunu's Mediterranean Café & Market
Polk, Eddie
P.F. Chang's
Pritchett, Rick
Platt
College
Culinary Institute
Pugh, Gordon
River
Oaks
Golf Club
& Gloria
Sauced on Paseo
Reinheimer,
The Whole Enchilada Café
Helen
Special Thanks
Roark, Robert
Robinson,
NWC Culinary Class
Donald
Dena Frankenfield’s Music Students
Robinson,
In-Kind Donations
Randal
747 Restaurant
Rosser, Linda
(Brian Bogert)
Savage, John
Abuelo’s
Scott, Tom
Ackerman, Drew & Judy
Scott, Randy
Applebee's
& Lavonne
B.C. Clark Jewelers
Smith, Mike
BJ’s Restaurant
Smith, JoAnn
Baker St. Pub & Grill
Sorenson, John &
Ball, Pat
Karen
Belle Isle Restaurant &
Stack, Mike
Brew Pub (Neil Hardin)
Stanfield, Noble
Bellini’s Ristorante
Staples, Bobby
Big Sky Bread Bakery
Bill Kamp’s Meat Market
Boatman, Andy
Buchanan, Rick
Cafe 7 Delicatessen &
Pastaria
Cantina Laredo
Casa Perico
Central Liquor Company
Colcord Hotel
Coleman, Susan
Cumulus Media, Inc.
(Tom Hulsey)
Creason, Leslie
Daviee, Cindy
Duncan Brothers Salon
(Joe & Shelly Gitthens)
Earl’s Rib Palace –
Bricktown (Jamie Brown)
Earl’s Rib Palace –
Western
Eden Salon & Spa
(Richard Hill)
El Chico Cafe
Elephant Bar
Faces & More
(Shirley Sweet)
Frontera Grill
(Rick Bayless)
Golf Galaxy
Golf USA
Grand Lake Golf
Academy (Steve Pace)
Griffin, Gail & Tommy
Harper, Patty
Hays, John & Carolyn
Hensley, Tricia
Hill, Richard
Hudson, Cliff
In Good Spirits
(Lou & Laura Holman)
Interurban
JoAnn Smith Photography
(JoAnn Smith)
Joe’s Hand Cleaner
(Ken & Mike Newman)
Johnnie’s Charcoal
Broiler, Inc.
Junior’s Supper Club
(Gary Kizziar)
Knott, Bobby
Langsam’s Drugs
(Shelley Savage)
LeBoeuf, Gina Gill
Little Mike’s Hamburgers
Loftis, Jim
Longhorn Steakhouse
Louie’s Deli & Bar
Macaroni Grill
Mallonee, Joe
Mama Roja
Mamasita’s
McDowell, George
Michael's Grill
(Michael Sills)
Mickey Mantle’s
Steakhouse
(Brittany Leemaster)
Mitchener-Farrand
Jewelers
(Dave Farrand)
Nance, Barbara
Newman, Ken & Gerri
Newman, Mike & Nora
Oklahoma City Barons
Olive Garden
Outback Steakhouse
Pancho's Liquortown
(Brenda Shadid Wilson)
Panera Bread
Papa Dio's Italian
Restaurant & Wine Bar
Parker, Susan
Pearl's Restaurant Group
Pei Wei Asian Diner
Poblano Grill
Polk, Eddie & Jan Turner
Potter, Andy
Put A Cork In It
(Andrea Griggs)
Renaissance Salon & Spa
(Richard & Marjorie
DeLong)
Republic Gastropub
Rhett’s Meat Market
River Oaks Golf Club
Roark, Robert & Vicki
Robinson, Jim
Rococo (Bruce Rinehart)
Rosemary Burke Designs
Ruth Meyers
(Cindi Shelby)
Singer, Gayle
Stevie’s Bargain Liquor
(Steve Farha)
Strain, Kathleen
Strickland, Lonnie
Sushi Neko
Tchakirides, Diane
Ted’s Café Escondido
Texas Roadhouse
TGI Fridays
The Blue Door
(Greg Johnson)
The Cheesecake Factory
The Gill Family
The Greens Country Club
The Wine Barrel
(Laura Yeager)
Three Graces Day Spa
(Patty Hooten)
Towe, David
Trosper Park Golf Course
(Mark Galloway)
Visuality Photography
Moorman, Jeff
Golf
(Chris Heldenbrand)
Munneke, Barbara
Winners
Westhaven Salon
Munneke, John
(Martina Humbert)
Musallam, Sam
Closest to Pin
Windham, Steve
Nance, Barbara
LeeAnn
Hammack
Zen Asian Dining
Newman, Gerri
Bob Griggs
ZT Cigars
Newman, Ken
Newman, Mike
Longest Drive
Golfers
Newman, Nora
Tanya Griggs
Acree, Leroy
O'Toole, Terry
Aaron York
Beasley, Jim
Pace, Steve
Boggs, Dalton
Pate, Jim
First Flight
Brooks, Paul
Pease,
Allen
1st Place
Buchanan, Mike
Phillips,
Delbert
Bob Hammack
Carrington, Richard
Pitts, Brett
LeAnn Hammack
Casady, Tom
Plumbtree,
Mark
Tracy Freeny
Cheatham, Bill
Polk,
Eddie
David Gibbs
Citty, Bill
Pritchett, Rick
2nd Place
Cowger, Rob
Ratway, Tom
Delbert Phillips
Daniel, Jim
Ray, Linda
Teddy Mitchell
Davis, Jerry
Renshaw,
Bill
Daniel Mitchell
Davis, Joe
Ritter,
Gary
Andy Sheen
Davis, Wayne
Roark, Robert
Second Flight
Defee, Phil
Roring,
Carolyn
1st Place
Dunlap, Roy
Savage,
John
Sam Musallam
DuPree, Gipp
Schmidt,
Lamar
Barney Horrigan
Farrand, Kent
Scott, Tom
Johnnie Shadid
Finch, Bill
Scott,
Randy
2nd Place
Freeny, Tracy
Shadid,
Johnnie
Dennis Hutchison
Gagliardi, Dennis
Sheen, Andy
Brandon Hutchison
Gagliardi, Fred
Sills,
Michael
Aaron York
Galloway, Mark
Smith,
Mike
Charles Towe
Gauntt, Danny
Sorenson,
John
Third Flight
Gautreaux, Mark
Stack,
Mike
1st Place
Gibbs, David
Staples, Bobby
Dalton Boggs
Gilbert, Kelly
Sullivan,
Helen
Jerry Davis
Griggs, Bob
Swartzendruber,
Jim
Wayne Davis
Griggs, Kelly
Thompson,
Don
David Young
Griggs, Tanya
Thompson, Michael
2nd Place
Gwartney, JD
Towe, Charles
John Hays
Hammack, Bob
Vann, Dan
Eddie Polk
Hammack, LeAnn
Vaughn,
Dale
Mike Smith
Hanna, Terry
Vermillion,
Kris
Robert Roark
Hardin, Lynne
Walcott, Jack
Harmon, Joel
Wilson, James
Hays, John
Womack, Kenny
Hensley, Mike
York, Aaron
Golf Sponsors
Hixon, Cole
Young, David
Hixon, Terry
Golf Balls by
Horigan, Barney
Rainbo Service Co ~ Jim Robinson
Howard, Scott
Hutchison, Brandon
Box Lunches by
Hutchison, Dennis
Charleston's Restaurant ~ Hank Kraft
Lauzon, Annette
Loeffler, Rusty
Water by
Loftis, Jim
SONIC, America's Drive-In
Lowell, Steve
Mallonee, Bill
Cart Snacks by
Mallonee, Joe
McDowell, George TBS Vending ~ Steve & Becky Lowell
Mitchell, Daniel
Mitchell, Teddy
HISTORY WILL BE MADE AGAIN AT NWC!
VINCE GILL ‘75
One of the most popular singers in modern country music, Vince Gill has a love for country music, top-notch
songwriting, and world-class guitar playing, all wrapped in a warm tenor and a quick and easy wit. He was
inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, and has won 18 CMA honors, including Song of the Year
four times – making him the most awarded artist in that category in CMA history.
BILL MAXWELL ‘67
Producer of 8 Grammy winning recordings for The Winans, Andrae Crouch and others, Bill Maxwell started
playing drums professionally at the age of twelve. He has recorded with Cassandra Wilson, Ray Charles, Billy
Preston, Quincy Jones, The Crusaders, The Nappy Roots, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross and others. He was
inducted into The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in 2008 and is a member of The Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
MASON WILLIAMS ‘56
While Classical Gas may be Mason William’s calling card, his career has been marked with accomplishments
and awards in art; comedy; poetry, books, and script writing; as well as music composition and performance that
appeals to a variety of audiences. One of the many highlights of Mason's career has been his long-standing
relationship with Tom & Dick Smothers as head writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
What:
The Hudson Performance Hall GRAND OPENING GALA CELEBRATION
When:
Sunday, September 16, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
Where:
HUDSON PERFORMANCE HALL – Northwest Classen High School
Why:
HELP FRIENDS match the $500,000 Gift from Leslie & Cliff Hudson
to create a state-of-the-art venue for all Oklahoma City to enjoy.
How:
PURCHASE A SEAT with your name, or in honor of someone else…
$1,000 or $500 per seat, which also allows you entrance to the
The Hudson Performance Hall
GRAND OPENING GALA CELEBRATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to those who have purchased a seat! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Class of 1961
Class of 1962
Class of 1968 (2)
Class of 1970
Billye Battles Austin
Joe H. Baumhaft
Richard T. Beadles. Jr.
Jerry Bednar
Thomas Birkett
Timi Pellow Burch
Ben & Terry Byers
Bill Cheatham (2)
Jim Cheatham
Tom Cheatham
John Cheatham
Jim Daniel
Mike Fauks & Steve Fauks
Dennis & Ann Gagliandi
Mark E. Gautreaux
Brent & Valerie Gooden (2)
Marilyn Mendenhall Gore
Richard J. Gore
Bob Griggs
Jim Hammack
Suzanne Smith Hardebeck
Lynne Hardin
J. Patrick Hare
Patricia Harper (2)
John & Carolyn Hays
Mike & Tricia Hensley (2)
Craig Humphreys (2)
Nancy Yount Hyde
Richard & LouAnn Killgore
Rusty King
Karen Staten Kirkpatrick
Kay Kyukendall (2)
C. Kent Loeffler
Harrison Levy
Jim Mackellar
Gary & Judy Marrs (2)
Sharon K. Mathers
JoAnn McDonald
George & Judy McDowell
John & Judy Mee
Tom & Sherry Muchmore
Ken & Gerri Hunt Newman
Mike & Nora Newman
Linda Nichols
Ronald J. Norick
Vickie Norick (2)
NWC Alumni Assoc (2)
C.K. Obar
Terry O’Toole
Susan Parker
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Allen B. Pease
Olga Pellow
Jan Turner Polk
Mike & Cheryl Quine
Robert & Vicki Roark
Jim Robinson (5)
Randy Robinson
Mike & Peggy Rubenstein
Gregory Smith
Kay Lewis Smith
Joe Stettheimer
Helen Sullivan
Jane Johnson Thrash
Brooke Cotter Wells
Steve & Jane Wheeler
Wood & Penny Young
Citty, Littlefield, Rahill & Scott
This is what FRIENDS is all about…
Funded Grants for 2011-2012
$883.43
Administration/Office
Art
Baseball
Varsity Football
Cheer
Girl's Basketball
Computers/Business Technology
Counselors
English/ESL
Band
Dance
Piano
Mathematics
$2,276.73
$2,400.00
$3,953.68
$3,918.00
$320.00
$3,000.00
$1,280.00
$3,683.96
$8,104.00
$1,062.25
$3,927.58
$319.00
Science
$8,449.20
Copy Machines
iPads, TVs, Projectors
Bats, Infield Soil, Mound
Knee & Ankle Braces, Camera
Run-through Tunnel, Mats for Cheer Builds
Basketball Shorts
Components to Build Computers
Senior Trips to Local Colleges, Computer Lease
SMART Board, WittFitt, Reading Rods, Books
iMac, Drill Software, Saxes
Ballet Bars
Keyboards & Dollies, Piano Tuning
Infinite Geometry Software
Software for Equipment Purchased 2010, Student
Response Systems
FUNDS FROM 2011 EVENTS
$35,473.83
OTHER 2011 DONATED FUNDS
$8,104.00
TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED 2011-2012
$43,577.83
Since 2006
FRIENDS of Northwest Classen has given over $300,000 in grants to NWC for programs and equipment.
Friends & Volunteers!
There are a number of volunteers who work behind the scenes for the golf tournament, taste event,
grant awards and just keeping the FRIENDS of NWC moving forward.
Thank You!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NOW, in 2012, because of all the exciting opportunities & events at Northwest Classen we need YOU TOO!
We need a representative from each class to email & social network with all your classmates!
Come be part of the fun and rewarding events @ Northwest Classen High School in 2012.
Events Volunteer Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
@ NWC in the Library or Cafeteria - 5:30 - 6:30 PM
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!
We need help from ALL CLASSES ~ PAY IT FORWARD!
for more information contact Susan 840.2146 / [email protected]
Friends of NWC High School Foundation
6608 N Western #474
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
Friends of NWCHS Foundation
Save the Dates
Sunday, July 8, 2012
5:00 – 8:00 PM
A TASTE of OKC for NWC
A Knight to Remember and Hudson Performance Hall Showcase
Northwest Classen High School
Monday, July 9, 2012
11:30 AM Register & Lunch • 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
Friends of NWC Charity Golf Classic In Memory of Ray Moss
Twin Hills Golf and Country Club
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Hudson Performance Hall
GRAND OPENING GALA & CELEBRATION
Northwest Classen High School
For more information and registration forms visit www.northwestclassen.org
FRIENDS is a 501c3 Foundation
You Are Invited
All Classes • All Alumni • All FRIENDS
A TASTE of OKC for NWC @ NWC – The Hudson Performance Hall Showcase
Northwest Classen High School • Sunday, July 8, 2012 • 5:00-8:00 PM
Friends of NWC Charity Golf Classic, In Memory of Ray Moss
Twin Hills Golf and Country Club • Mon, July 9, 2012 • 11:30AM Register & Lunch 1:00PM Shotgun Start
KING & QUEEN Class of 1962
will reign over
A Knight To Remember
To find out more, call or go to our website.
Susan Parker 405-840-2146 / [email protected] / www.northwestclassen.org
Friends of NWC High School Foundation / 6608 N. Western #474 / Oklahoma City, OK 73116
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Event Sponsors
REGISTRATION
____$3,000 Gold Sponsor
____$2,000 Purple Sponsor
____$1,000 Silver Sponsor
____$ 500 Friend
____$ 300 Golf Hole Sponsor
(Includes 1 Golf Team Registration, 4 tickets to July 8 Event, 3 Sponsor signs)
(Includes 1 Golf Team Registration, 2 tickets to July 8 Event, 2 Sponsor signs)
(Includes 1 Golf Team Registration, 2 tickets to July 8 Event, 1 Sponsor sign)
(Includes 2 tickets to July 8 Event, 1 Sponsor sign)
(Includes 1 ticket to July 8 Event, 1 Sponsor sign)
NAME TO LIST ON SPONSOR SIGN______________________________________________________________
____$
50 A Knight to Remember Tickets = $___________
____$ 150 Individual Golf Registrations = $___________
Golf Registration
(Includes 1 ticket to A Knight to Remember, Green Fees, Cart, Lunch, and 19th Hole Gathering/Cash Bar)
GOLF TEAM CONTACT_______________________ Phone & Email_______________________________________
Player #1_____________________________HC if known_____ Phone/Email___________________________________
Player #2_____________________________HC if known_____ Phone/Email ___________________________________
Player #3_____________________________HC if known_____ Phone/Email___________________________________
Player #4_____________________________HC if known_____ Phone/Email ___________________________________
____Cannot participate in the events, but I want to make a contribution of $_______________
Contact
Eighty percent (80%) of your contribution is deductable for federal income tax purposes. FRIENDS is a 501c3 Foundation
NAME ___________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY ___________________________________ STATE ________________ ZIP ______________________
PHONE (
)___________________________ EMAIL__________________________________________
FUND A NEED
PURCHASE A SEAT & ATTEND THE GALA
$1,000 on the floor
$500 upper sections
Funds raised will allow FRIENDS to enhance the renovations in the auditorium being made with MAPS for Kids.
The NWC auditorium, now known as the Hudson Performance Hall, will become a state-of-the-art venue for
community performance & events. Funds raised from rental fees will benefit NWC.
Purchase your seats TODAY and select where you want to sit at the
Grand Opening Gala Celebration September 16, 2012!
Each $1,000 or $500 contribution will reserve a seat with a permanent brass recognition plaque.
FRIENDS of Northwest Classen High School Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and 80% of your donation is tax deductible.
Name (s) __________________________________________________________________
(As you want engraved on your seat plaque.)
Name (s) __________________________________________________________________
(As you want engraved on your seat plaque.)
Please make your check payable to FRIENDS of NWC and mail your contribution along with a copy of this form to:
FRIENDS of Northwest Classen / ATTN: Auditorium Seats / 6608 N. Western, Box 474 / Oklahoma City, OK 73116
For more information contact Lynne Hardin: 405.361.4491 / [email protected]
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