Nominate your mother for American Mothers “Mother of the Year” in Oklahoma
Kimberly Wright, current National Young Mother of the Year, and Connell Branan, former National Young Mother of the Year, were at a tea this summer in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
To nominate Oklahoma Mother of the Year and Young Mother of the Year, contact Irene Costilow with the Oklahoma Association of American Mothers. Deadline is Nov. 15th. Her email address is irene47@cox.net.
To qualify for Mother of the Year, the nominees’ children must be over 18 years old and the Young Mother’s children under be under the age of 18. Other qualifications are listed at www.americanmothers.org.
The national organization, American Mothers Inc., is a non-profit group that recognizes the invaluable contribution mothers make to the future success and happiness of their children and society and the headquarters is in Washington, D.C. Members of the group annually select the National Mother of the Year and Young Mother from candidates throughout the United States.
Casady School alums meet in Dallas
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There was a reception for Casady School 25 alumni in the home of Alyson and Ben Woodard in Dallas.
Head of School Chris Bright, Associate Head of School David Gorham, Director of Institutional Advancement Aaron James and Director of Alumni Relations Betty Jane Garrett were special guests.
Guests received party favors with the Casady logo including a large Casady cup, mouse pad and Casady Alumni car decal. Food was from Zoe’s Kitchen in Snider Plaza in Dallas and centerpieces were from New Leaf Floral in OKC.
Guests included: Amy Cooke, Tiffany and Brad Davis, Betty Jane Garrett, Jennifer and Robert Goodno, David Gorham, Drew Hoffman, Sylvia and Michael Hood, Aaron James, Cristy and David McAtee, Therese and Amit Mehta, Patrick Rooney, Josh Sepkowitz, Chris Stakem, Doyle Tunnell, Alyson and Ben Woodard and Erin and Coler Yoakam.
Jessica Jung, Josh Sepkowitz, Amit Mehta and Therese Mehta were at the Casady Alumni party in Dallas. (Photo and decal and invitation images provided).
Pioneer Woman’s mother in Oklahoma City
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Pioneer Woman’s mother and one of her daughters. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Lela Sullivan invited friends and some former Oklahoma State University members of Pi Beta Phi sorority classmates to have coffee with Gerre Schwert, Port Aransas, Tx.
Schwert was in town for her daughter, Ree Drummond’s (The Pioneer Woman) cookbook signing In Oklahoma City at Full Circle Bookstore. Drummond’s cookbook “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” has recently been released. The group was still talking about how many fans attended the signing, how gracious PW was to sign all the books and pose for pictures.
Birthday cupcakes were served, as it was Gerre Schwert’s birthday.
The Pioneer Woman was still signing more books at Full Circle and then was off to Tulsa for another signing, so did not get to the coffee.
Gerre Schwert catches up with college friends at the coffee which was hosted by Lela Sullivan.
Sign up for OU’s inaugural fall symposium
Images and photos from www.ou.edu/women web site.
Jill Q. Hughes emailed me and asked us to remind everyone about the Women’s Philanthropy Network luncheon and symposium on November 19th at the University of Oklahoma Memorial Union in Norman.
Called an “educational and inspirational day celebrating OU Women and honoring those who serve as advocates, leaders and philanthropists,” the event will provide opportunities for participants to connect with women who share common interests, goals and a passion for OU.
It will be from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and features OU President David Boren, OU women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale and Women’s Philanthropy Institute representative Angela White as guest speakers.
OU President David L. Boren
The event is free, but reservations are required. RSVP by phone, 405-325-3701, or on the web site.
On the planning committee are Sharon Alexander, Catherine Bishop, Corey Hyde Blake, Jackie Eckstein, Jane Harlow, Suzanne Harris, Becky Heeney, Jill Hughes, Sue Ann Hyde, Jill Irvine, Sandy Kinney, Karen Mayfield, Suzanne McAuley, Kendra Moore, Melissa Nuzum, Caroline Patton, Tatianna Proctor, Tamara Pullin, Chris Purcell, Gail Richards, Les Risser, Lindy Ritz, Linda Rodgers, Mary Sherman, Sarah Sims and Suzie Symcox.
Symposium co-chairmen are Jill Q. Hughes and Les Risser.
Jill Q. Hughes Les Risser
JRB Art at the Elms Gallery has parties, exhibits and a long history
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Joy Reed Belt talks about the JRB Art at the Elms Gallery.
Amy Grant sings at Oklahoma City Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival
Jennifer Smith, Amy Grant, Susie Kemp, Johnna Schick were at the Flaming Festival. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Kappa Alpha Theta alum ( at Vanderbilt University) Amy Grant entertained at lunch at the Theta Flaming Festival at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. She sang some new songs and old favorites to the 400- plus crowd.
She was gracious in her remarks in acknowledging the 50-year-Thetas and also in helping promote the purchase of the centerpieces which also included an Amy Grant Christmas compact disc. She talked about her family members including her mother-in-law and sister-in-law who were in the audience.
It was the 53rd annual Flaming Festival and there were 35 festively -decorated and themed tables by Theta alumnae and area merchants. Themes ranged from “Birthday Party for our Granddaughters” by Cathy Cross, Ann Fleming and Janie Cook to “Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom Luncheon” by Barb Munneke and Cherry Kay Clifford.
Home-baked cookies were served at a table with former past alumni presidents pouring the tea and coffee. (This lovely tea table is traditional ). The Thetas also had a major bake sale with such items as cakes, cookies and fudge sauce and barbecue sauce for sale.
Co-chairmen of the 2009 Flaming Festival were Susie Kemp and Johnna Schick. President of the local Theta alumnae chapter is Kim Joseph.
Proceeds go to Food 4 Kids and CASA of Oklahoma County.
One of the decorated tables at the Theta Flaming Festival.
Eb Hines wears her Theta pins.
Linda Kennedy Rossser, Kay Musser and Janie Axton enjoy the party.
Bertie Foster sells a cake at the bake sale. She made yummy Deloris hot fudge sauce.
Marty Margo, Marty Johnson and Helen Crow view all the tables at the Festival.
The tea table is set with cookies and flowers.
At the luncheon, Tamara Hermen was announced as the 2009 Theta of the Year.
Mary Kay Samis, Donna Blakley, Helene Huff and Diana Beeler arrive at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
Beautifully arranged table with jars of candy from 42nd Street Candy Shop.
Glittering table from Jamie’s in Casady Square.
All 50-year-Thetas were recognized by these pins.
Sorority friends and family members honored others by purchasing a pansy with someone’s name to add to the pansy patch located by the tea table.
Luncheon and shopping event planned to benefit Heart Rhythm Institute at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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Helen interviews Jane Thompson and Lana Lopez, co-chairmen of the Heart Rhythm Institute luncheon and shopping event, and Laurie Hyde, HRI advisory board.
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Putnam City High School Class of 1959 has reunion weekend
Richard Jeffries, Karen Otto, Tom Pinion, Judy Walker, Maureen Williams, Francis Lombard, George Lawson were among the alumni had the 50- year -reunion. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Members of the 1959 class of Putnam City High School celebrated with a 50-year reunion dinner at Coles Garden. It was one of the activities during reunion weekend. This class was the first to graduate from the “original PHS” at 50th and Ann Arbor.
Masters of ceremonies was Trent Cornman and David Padgett. George Lawson was 1959 class president and he spoke during dinner. 13 couples who have been married at least 50 years were recognized. Maureen Townsend Williams created a slide show for the event.
When class members arrived at Coles Garden, just outside the room there was a display of the ample gift baskets organized by Tom Pinion. Pinion, Judy Shidler Walker, Suzie Holmberg Welch and Richard Jefferies handed out name tags.
The sixteen tables had individual pumpkins with distinctive florals attached and glitter, flowers and leaves decorated by Karen Martin Otto, Dallas.
Alumni Association members had a pancake breakfast and then everyone visited the Putnam City School Museum for a dedication; Lynn and Trent Cornman hosted a barbecue dinner, and the 1959 class was honored at the All Class Reunion.
The class of 1959 received donations from classmates for scholarships for the new graduates of Putnam City High School.
The first scholarship of $500 honors all classmates who served the country in any branch of the service. The group has funded one Veteran’s Scholarship.
The second scholarship of $500 honors principal and superintendent Leo Mayfield. The class has funded three Leo Mayfield Scholarships. Mayfield has attended each reunion but due to health issues was not able to attend this year.
A third fund raiser was for a new rail around Pete the Pirate at the school. The new railing was installed October 20th by Richard Queen, owner of Royal Ironworks.
These committee members helped plan the 50-year reunion for Putnam City High School. They are Jay Johnston, Gary Webb, Tom Pinion, David Padgett, Jim Walker, Judy Shidler Walker, Bob Deupree, Trent Cornman, Maureen Townsend Williams, Troy Lavon Whitney, Monta Rose Saunders Templin, Sue Kinney Graham, Bruce Holman, Richard Jefferies, Mary Ann LeGrange Vance, David Moninger, Gayle Templeton Keeton, George Lawson, Suzie Holmberg Welch, Darla Dies Clouse.(Photo provided) .
Pumpkins ready to be put on the tables at the Saturday night event. ( Photo provided).
Ann Kilpatrick presents trophies and awards to outstanding sailors
Ann Kilpatrick at the Commodore’s Banquet. (Photo by Brett Deering, The Oklahoman).
Oklahoma City Boat Club Commodore Ann Kilpatrick presided over her final banquet of the year. The outgoing officer presented annual trophies, sailing awards and recognized outstanding volunteers. The Mystery Dates Band played at the Embassy Suites.
Sailors were given awards for winning races and regattas. Ann Kilpatrick introduced the current/outgoing board members, committee members and race committee members and presented respective officer’s flag pins. Jim Blakewell is incoming Commodore,
Klos-Eagan wedding held in Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Charles Eagan leave the Oklahoma City Golf and Country after their wedding reception. (Photos provided).
Allison Elaine Klos and Matthew Charles Eagan were married on September 19 at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Grayson L. Lucky officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
The bride is the daughter of Linda and Tom Klos of Oklahoma City. The groom is the son of Kay and Tim Eagan of Metairie, La.
The bride wore an ivory silk satin dress with a strapless bodice embellished with tiny seed pearl crystals and jewels and a satin sash and cathedral train. She carried a nosegay of white hydrangeas, stephanotis, Virginia roses and freesia.
Jennifer Klos, twin sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bride’s other attendants were Emily Eagan, Rachael Rudeen, Elizabeth Polk, Adele Shartzer, Blair Coin, and Anne Hucker. Bridesmaids wore navy silk charmeuse dresses. They carred nosegays of blue and white hydrangeas, freesia and stephanotis.
House party attendants included Ashley Black, Leslie Stewart, and Margo Ward.
Eric Eagan, twin brother of the groom, served as best man. The groom’s other attendants included Patrick Eagan, Jeff Klos, Bailey Edwards, Cole Claiborne, John Marshall, and Martin Olivier. Ushers included David Buckley, Hoyt Doak, Justin Ferira, Robert Polk, Guru Raj, and Kyle Sturgeon. The groomsmen and ushers wore navy silk bowties patterned with magnolia blossoms, the state flower of the groom’s home state, Louisiana.
Theme of the reception was “southern living,” inspired by the couple’s connections to and fondness for southern cities, including Chapel Hill, NC, Memphis, New Orleans (the groom’s hometown), and Charlottesville, VA. Waiters carrying silver trays presented the couple’s signature cocktail, “sip of the south,” a blend of Firefly sweet-tea, vodka, lemonade, and mint.
The bride’s five-tiered Bavarian cream cake, decorated after her bridal gown, was on a floral pedestal of white hydrangeas, Virginia roses, and stock and Casablanca lilies. The groom’s cake was a chocolate mock-up of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia, where the couple met as undergraduates.
An Eagan’s Oyster House,” was set up with oysters and made-to-order catfish po-boys with Zapps potato chips and shrimp n’ grits. The “oyster house,” serving Abita beer, resembled a New Orleans courtyard with black wrought iron lanterns accented with candles, greenery, and Spanish moss.
Guests also enjoyed an Oklahoma-themed dinner buffet that included beef tenderloin, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, fried green beans, and a salad with Cattlemen’s Steakhouse dressing.
Dr. Larry “T-Byrd” Gordon Band of Dallas provided the music for dinner and dancing.
The bride and groom gave as wedding favors Bedre chocolate cowboy boots and hats to honor the bride’s Oklahoma roots as well as the couple’s recent move to Dallas. The favors were personalized with a cowboy saying: “Happy Trails to You!”
The evening before the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Waterford Hotel. Guests took home personalized M & M candies stamped with the bride and groom’s names.
The couple honeymooned in the Highlands of North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and then went to Hilton Head Island. They live in Dallas, Texas.
The bride’s cake.
The bride and groom with the groom’s cake.
The bridesmaids.
Father of the bride and the bride.
The bride and groom at the church.
The bride and groom at the reception.
The menu for one of the food tables.
Southern comfort food.
