St. Patrick’s Green Tie Gala set for March 12th in Oklahoma City
Tom McDaniel (the 2010 honoree), Ed Kelley and Carole Kelley were at last year’s Green Tie Gala. (Photo provided).
Coming up is the St. Patrick’s Green Tie Gala, benefiting Sanctuary Women’s Development Center. The Green Tie Gala, featuring a dinner and auction, is at 6:30 p.m. on March 12 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.
David Egan will be honored at the event. He is the Grand Marshal of the 2011 St. Patrick’s Parade to be held in Oklahoma City March 19th. Also attending will be Oklahoma City’s new Archbishop, Rev. Paul Coakley.
The event is sponsored by the Catholic Charities. Music will be by Timothy O’Brian’s Celtic Cheer. For the party, black tie is optional and green tie encouraged. Go to Catholic Charities web site for ticket information or call 405-523-3000.
Sanctuary is a shelter operated by Catholic Charities that provides resources and support to homeless and at risk women and children.
Gaylord Hall, Phase II, dedicated
Gaylord College Dean Joe Foote greets dignitaries. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Christy Everest, Molly Shi Boren, William Ross and Bob Ross applaude during the dedication of Phase II of Gaylord Hall. (Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman).
University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications students, faculty members, foundation board members and friends were at the dedication of Gaylord Hall, Phase II, in Norman yesterday.
That place is amazing!
Phase II has a courtyard, a patio, a third floor terrace and a statue of the college’s namesake, Edward L. Gaylord. It also has computer labs, video studio, 180- seat auditorium, an area for the college’s student- run advertising and public relations agency.
Also at Gaylord Hall is a live television studio for student newscasts and cable tv broadcasting; print and electronic resources for the Edith Kinney Gaylord Library, and tiered classrooms featuring digital projectors, SMART Boards and wireless internet.
At the ceremony, Gaylord College Dean Joe Foote spoke about the college which has 1400 students and 33 faculty members. He thanked the three foundation contributors for the second phase: The E.L. And Thelma Gaylord Foundation and two foundations founded by Edith Kinney Gaylord, the Inasmuch Foundation, the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism. OU President David Boren attributed many of the College’s successes to Dean Foote. “He leads this college with such conviction and such energy, “ Boren said. In turn, the speakers which included Christy Everest and Bill Ross, also thanked President David Boren for his leadership in all phases of Gaylord College’s project.
Other thank yous went to the Gaylord family represented by Christy, Jim and Tricia Everest and to the Inasmuch Foundation represented by Bill Ross and Bob Ross.
In closing the ribbon- cutting ceremonies, student Savannah Mobley led the crowd in the OU Chant.
Student interviews Oklahoman Editor Ed Kelley. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Kristen Lazalier and Heather Spencer enjoy the Gaylord Hall dedication. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Jeanne Hoffman Smith and Inasmuch Foundation Chairman William J. Ross speak before the dedication of Phase II of Gaylord Hall at The University of Oklahoma College of Journalism in Norman, Okla. ( Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman).
Student representative Savannah Mobley, Oklahoma City advertising senior, and Dean Joe Foote look at students on the second level during the dedication of Phase II of Gaylord Hall. (Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman).
Ed Kelley remembers Henry Bellmon
Oklahoman Editor Ed Kelley talks about his friend Henry Bellmon in a NewsOk video.
A funeral service for the former Governor and U.S. Senator will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S Rankin in Edmond, and a service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 422 Eighth St., Perry.
Read more about Henry Bellmon on NewsOK: http://www.newsok.com/topic/PERSON/Henry+Bellmon
Parties Extra!—July 20, 2008—Carole and Ed Kelley Entertain For Dinner In Their Downtown Home
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A GREAT PARTY
Ed Kelley and Lisa and Mayor Mick Cornett were at the dinner party given by Ed and Carole Kelley in their home. (Photo by John Clanton).
DOWNTOWN PARTY….Carole and Ed Kelley were hosts for a dinner and reception in their new home downtown in the Block 42 condominium development. The party was held on behalf of members of the Washington- based group called the Fund for American Studies.
Co-hosts were Nancy and Mark Stansberry. He is a member of the fund’s board of trustees.
This fund, in existence since 1967, places college students in internships and other programs to study politics, business, journalism and issues of public policy.
Vice-president of the group Ed Turner, Washington, D.C., was here for the party.
Guests gathered on the first floor of the Kelley home for a reception and then moved upstairs for a seated dinner. Roses and dark pink Gerber daisies and candles decorated the tables. After dinner, the 20 guests gathered on the rooftop for a view of downtown Oklahoma City at night.
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Kristin Carson, Rachel Samara, Anna Homsey and Brittani Johnson were at the luncheon honoring Samara and her bridesmaids prior to her marriage on July 12 to Nelson Bolen. (Photo by David Faytinger).
FOR THE BRIDE….Rachel Samara Bolen who was married last weekend to Nelson Bolen, was the honoree, along with her bridesmaids, at a luncheon. The party was at Gaillardia Golf and Country Club.
Hostesses were Dolores Homsey, Sue Homsey, Kristin Carson, Anna Homsey, Margot Bayouth and Brittani Johnson. They toasted the bride using two white and three blue Jordan almonds signifying happiness, health, prosperity, fertility and longevity.
Guests were members of the wedding party and family members including Leslie Samara, Fanny Bolen, Elizabeth Samara, Juliana Samara, Kristin Carson, Sarah Eveans,(cq) Anna Homsey, Heather Jones, Bebe MacKellar and Alix Samara.
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Katie James, Katie Hanstein and Holly Healey were at the baby shower for James in the home of Geraldine Raupe. (Photo by David Faytinger).
IT’S A GIRL….Katie Blaik James was the honoree at a baby shower given by Judy Jordan, D’Arline McCubbin, Geraldine Raupe and Barbara Watson in the Raupe home.
The buffet table was filled with cookies, tea sandwiches, strawberries for dipping and other assorted brownies, candies and nuts. Joan Payne decorated the table with a porcelain baby doll in an antique baby stroller and with a wicker baby buggy filled with flowers. Pink tipped roses and hydrangeas were arranged in other vases for the table and throughout the home.
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