Ryan Johnson: Baseball and Science
Ryan Johnston has very little spare time. A talented college athlete and an equally serious student, he devotes countless hours to keep his RBIs high and his GPA even higher. The Edmond resident started playing baseball at age five. He played in middle school, winning the USSSA National Little League Championship at age 14, and…
Read More >Sushi 101
Watch Out for the Wasabi Sushi seems to be popping up everywhere – from kiosks at the mall to the supermarket deli counter. If the Japanese delicacy seems a little intimidating, relax. A local expert can explain the art of sushi – in simple terms. Perhaps the most common misperception about sushi is that it…
Read More >The Running Man
What does it take to become a long-distance runner? Dedication. But, for 59 year-old Edmond resident, Tom Parrott, that word is an understatement. It's dark outside. And while most of us are still sleeping soundly or sipping that first cup of eye-opening coffee, Parrott laces up his running shoes and begins his "before sun-up" daily…
Read More >Reading Comes to Life
If you should visit the library at Oklahoma Christian School, don't be surprised if you are greeted by a big blue pigeon, a pirate or even a dinosaur. There's really no reason to be alarmed; most likely, it's just Janet Bass, the school's librarian doing what she does best–making books come to life for young…
Read More >History & Tall Tales
Have you ever been to Dirty Shame? Slapout? Cutthroat Gap? Pie Flat? What about Dead Indian Lake? These are just a few of the funny, tragic or controversial Oklahoma place names and their origin that local and award winning author, Jim Marion Etter has included in his latest book, What a Dirty Shame: 100 Unforgettable…
Read More >Ten on a Tankful
FireLake Grand Casino FireLake Grand Casino provides a refined gaming experience with more amenities, more games and an upscale property that appeals to sophisticated players and established Oklahoma locals alike. In addition to a gaming area that includes over 1,800 slot machines, blackjack, a poker room, craps and spinette, FireLake Grand Casino takes entertainment to…
Read More >Beating the Odds
In the back of a dimly lit ambulance, en route to the hospital, Gilbert Murugayah Palany stared at his unconscious son, trying to prepare himself for life after losing a child. “The doctors told us that he probably wasn't going to make it,” said Gilbert, “so as a family we held hands and prepared to…
Read More >A Nomad on a Bike
A nomad on a bicycle, Justin Vorel is riding around the world. He began his trip from Luther, Oklahoma, on May 5, 2007, and in three months he has biked through Oklahoma, Texas, Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, all the way down to Honduras. “My bicycle is a GT Mountain bike a friend bought for…
Read More >Yoga for your health
It’s that time of year again. As our plates become filled with demanding expectations, the whirlwind of stress and chaos inevitably invades our lives. Frequent last minute shopping excursions at crowded malls and unfinished “to-do” lists can drive us to sheer exhaustion and leave us desperate for a moment of solitude. To alleviate tensions brought on…
Read More >Art with a Heart
In the lives of young patients at Jimmy Everest Cancer Center of Children’s Hospital, art signifies a powerful message of hope, love and everlasting support. Art with a Heart is an inspirational fundraiser event led yearly by Tri-Delta alumnae, benefiting the non-profit Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association (OCCA). The fundraiser provides patients and families with financial…
Read More >Keeping Athletes on Track
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) exists with one main purpose in mind—to challenge coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. In today’s society, athletes are revered as heroes and in a frequent number…
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