Jim Lehrer Wins Gaylord Prize At Luncheon—November 18, 2008—Parties Extra!
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THE GAYLORD PRIZE
Jim Lehrer spoke during an interview before his acceptance of the Gaylord Prize for Excellence in Journalism and Mass Communication. The Prize was awarded by the University of Oklahoma at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. (By Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman)
450 people including University of Oklahoma students, journalism faculty members and local media professionals and guests were at the Inaugural Gaylord Prize Luncheon honoring Jim Lehrer, Executive Editor and Anchor of the “NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.”
Lehrer is also a novelist and playwright, setting one of his books with locations at the Oklahoma State Capitol and the Skirvin Hotel.
He has been moderator for the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates for the past six elections.
Both a morning reception and the luncheon were at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. In Lehrer’s remarks he noted that “journalism is still about the story.”
“In the beginning, there is always a news story,” he added. He discussed the fact that it takes the news reporter to bring news to the attention of the blogger, the talk show host, the video people and the comedians.
“The spirit of journalism lives deep in you people,” he told the crowd. “I am proud to be a Gaylord Prize winner.”
Luncheon hosts were University of Oklahoma President David L. Boren, OU Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication Dean Joe Foote and the GCJMC Board of Visitors. Board of Visitors chairman Pattye Moore welcomed the guests.
The $25,000. prize was established by the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Funding was from the Edward L. Gaylord family.
The Gaylord Prize is a new tradition which will be awarded annually to a nationally recognized journalism and mass communication professional.
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At the event were Christy and Jim Everest, Louise and Clay Bennett, Tricia Everest, Mary FitzSimons, Christy Bennett and Mollie Bennett.
Others attending were Molly Shi Boren, Carole and Ed Kelley, David Thompson, Joanne Orr, Lil and Bill Ross,Howard Price, Steve Trolinger, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, Paul Massad, David Dary, Marti and Joe Ferretti, Jose Freede, Bob Ross, Renzi Stone, Clark and Kay Musser and Rob Boswell, Leslie Cermak, Catherine Bishop, Joe Hight, Sue Hale, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Carol Troy, Jason Balis, Coutney Corelle, Alyssa Combs, Adam Croom and Joanne Orr.
Molly Shi Boren and Dean Joe Foote were at the luncheon honoring Jim Lehrer. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
Pattye Moore, OU President David L. Boren and Jody Foote have lunch before the presentation of the Gaylord Prize . (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Bob Ross, Jose Freede and David Thompson attend a reception for the presentation to Jim Lehrer of the Gaylord Prize for Excellence in Journalism and Mass Communication by the University of Oklahoma. ( By Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman).
Christy Bennett, Mollie Bennett and Mary FitzSimons were at the luncheon given by OU President David L. Boren, Dean Joe S. Foote and the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication Board of Visitors. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Joe Hight, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins and Tripp Hall were among the 450 people at the inaugural Gaylord Prize luncheon. ( Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Joanne Orr, Lil and Bill Ross, attend a reception before the presentation to Jim Lehrer of the Gaylord Prize at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. (By Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman).
Louise and Clay Bennett were among the people at the OU Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication luncheon at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel.( Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Jim and Christy Everest were at the luncheon where Jim Lehrer was named the first recipient of the Gaylord Prize. The $25,000. prize was established by OU Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and funded by an endowment from the Edward L. Gaylord family. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Parties Extra!—November 17,2008—Sharon Dowell honored at lunch
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
Kerry Vincent, Tulsa, founder of the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show and Food Network cake competition judge, Sherrel Jones, Enid, and Chris Kirby, Oklahoma City, director of Oklahoma’s Farm to School program. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Longtime food editor at The Oklahoman who just retired, Sharon Dowell, was luncheon honoree at Nonna’s in Bricktown. Hostesses were Avis Scaramucci and Sherrel Jones. The group celebrated her 25 years in the food business.
Lunch was included a first course salad and soup; choice of chicken enchiladas or chicken, tuna and fruit salad or tilapia and mini cream pies for dessert.
The group spent the afternoon talking about food memories. Five of them stayed until 4:30, just talking about food. They agreed to make the gathering an annual event.
Becky Varner, Edmond, food and health columnist for The Oklahoman, and Jaconna Aguirre, Norman, The Oklahoman photographer. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Jo Logan, co-owner of Honey Hill Farm, Edmond, and Loretta Barrett Oden, OKC, American Indian chef, food historian and author and creator of the Emmy-winning PBS series, “Seasoned With Spirit: A Native Cook’s Journey.” (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Parties Extra!—Bill Major’s Birthday—November 16, 2008
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL
Audrey Seeliger, Bill Majors, Rosalie Majors, Carey Sue Vega
A 70th birthday party honored Bill Majors recently.
Hosts were family members Audrey and Keith Seeliger, Dodge Nichols, Carey Sue and Ricardo Vega and Billy Vega in the Vega home.
A crystal bowl was arranged with arranged roses, freesia, berries, hydrangeas, carnations and a candle. The cake was shaped like a cigar with Bill and wife Rosalie’s cattle brand on the cigar band. Guests included Maya, Michael, Sydney and Mike Crothers, Joli, Jenna, Josie and John Crothers, Cindy Yost and Dona Thralls.
In lieu of gifts, guests made donations to their local FFA chapters.
Ricardo Vega, Mallory Vestal, Dodge Nichols, Keith Seeliger
Parties Extra!—November 14, 2008—Beaux Arts Ball chairmen visit NewsOK studio
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PARTIES EXTRA!
A Parties Extra!Podcast—Helen Ford Wallace interviews Beaux Arts Ball Chairman, Libby Denner; Co-Chairman and next year’s chairman Connell Branan, and last year’s chairman Elain Frogge, CLICK HERE to listen
Connell Branan, Libby Denner and Elain Frogge were in the NewsOk studio for a podcast.
Oklahoma’s Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Preview Tables—Parties Extra!—November 12, 2008
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A Parties Extra!Podcast—Helen Ford Wallace interviews Beaux Arts Ball Chairman, Libby Denner; Co-Chairman and next year’s chairman Connell Branan, and last year’s chairman Elain Frogge, CLICK HERE to listen
FLAMING FESTIVAL
The preview party for the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni’s annual Flaming Festival was a huge success. Not only were the 40 plus tables set up, but the group served dinner and announced the 2008 Theta of the Year, Lee Ann Nordin.
She has been Theta alumni president, OU Corporation board president and Junior League president.
The event was Nov. 11th at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
Lee Ann Nordin
The next day beginning at 10 a.m. the fun tables were shown again. There was also a luncheon and speaker, Charles Faudree. Homemade cookies were served at the tea table and gourmet baked items and appetizers were sold at the Pansy Pantry.
Proceeds from the Festival benefit CASA, the “Food 4 Kids” program and Theta programs. Co-chairmen of the Festival were Ranell Brown and Betsy White.
University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University Thetas were involved with the party as well as Thetas living in Oklahoma City from other chapters.
Ranell and Steve Brown
Betsy and Bud White
Table setting at Flaming Festival
John and Barb Munneke
Table setting at the Flaming Festival
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Parties Extra! Dr. Dick Clay Celebrates
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DR. CLAY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY
Cliff Conkle, Barbara Beeler, Marty Conkle, Dr. Dick Clay, Alma Lynch and Tracy Johnson. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
The party: A 90th birthday party for Dr. Dick Clay given by Barbara and Bud Beeler and Marty and Cliff Conkle in the Beeler home.
The theme: Halloween with “vampire bites” and unearthly delights” as well as “hexing grog.” The “witching hour” was 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Sweet treats: Chocolate eyeballs for party favors and lots of Halloween candy in every room. Flowers were everywhere too. Roses, tulips, orchids, artichokes and berries were arranged on the buffet table.
The birthday factor: The honoree received lots of cards and a memory book from his children and grandchildren.
Dr. Dick Clay reads his special book from his grandchildren. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
A lovely table at the Beelers. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Jim and Mary Richard and Barbara Beeler were at the party. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Parties Extra – Kappa Alpha Theta, Flaming Festival.
The 52nd annual Flaming Festival is set for November 12 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. There will be 40 decorated tables set up by Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni members and area merchants.
There is also a luncheon and Charles Faudree will be guest speaker. Proceeds benefit CASA and the Food 4 Kids program. Ranell Brown and Betsy White are co-chairmen.
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Parties Extra!—November 10, 2008—Baby Shower for Della and Cole
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SIP AND SEE
Pat Richardson and Janet Prebel (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Who: One-month-old Cole David Kramedjian, son of Della and Chris Kramedjian.
The hostesses: Janet Prebel and Pat Richardson in the Prebel home in Norman.
Just ducky: Yellow baby ducks were everywhere. They floated in the silver punch bowl. They sat on the mantel and at the entryway, along with vases of white roses. They sat on the dessert plates and they were on the party invitation.
The honoree: Baby Cole was the perfect guest. People held him throughout the party and he did not cry once.
Della Kramedjian, Frances Sanger, Baby Cole Kramedjian(Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Decorations included yellow ducks in a silver punch bowl. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Parties Extra!—November 9,2008—Party welcomes new physician
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DR. GAUTHIER HONORED
Elegant entertaining: A lovely cocktail party honored Dr. Stephen Gauthier who is in plastic surgery practice with Dr. Mike Kelly, Dr. Ed Dalton and Dr. Paul Silverstein in Oklahoma City. Hosts, Lu and Bill Beard and Rebel Robertson and Scott Salmon, invited friends to meet him.
The glitz: Two buffet tables were set with large silver and crystal epergnes filled with candles and white roses, lilies and orchids.
The people: Wanda and Bill Swisher, Pam Smith, Gene Barth, Lyn Elam, Anne and Ed Dalton, Barbara Cooper, Martha Williams, Polly and Larry Nichols, Pam Shdeed, Sandy and Stewart Meyers, Donna McCampbell, Penny Harper, Janie Griggs,, Jill Swisher, and Dr. Melissa Clements.
Scott Salmon, Lu Beard, Stephen Gauthier, Rebel Robertson and Bill Beard
