Thomas Campbell, former director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, once described a museum as “a place you can come to escape, where there’s authenticity, there’s uniqueness, there’s calm, there’s physicality.” The Sam Noble Museum in Norman, established in 1899, has a history that spans almost 120 years.
A year after opening their new residential community, Food and Shelter Inc. staff members said the 32-house development built to accommodate Norman’s homeless is flourishing. Office and Properties Manager Xochit Thompson said having their own homes gives residents a newfound feeling of confidence.
Growing up, Kali Miller says she had everything that she desired. As she got older, she started to notice not everyone had the same privileges and lead her wanting to make a change.
Fueled by a belief in justice and passion for equality, 17-year-old Faythe Miller has dedicated her professional life to the defense of the oppressed and misfortunate.
Donovan England wants to be an actor. Much of his preparation comes from his drama class, but he finds his best lessons come from being a worship leader at his church, where he gets to mix his two passions: performing and worshipping God.
“I think that my family is such a strong influence in my life that I just love being around them, and they’re always so positive and uplifting. They hype me up,” says Claudia Standeford, a 17-year-old from Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
A young boy grown into a young man develops his passion for helping others and spreading awareness for issues people do not want to talk about.
Upon entering his first year at Harding Charter Preparatory High School, Xavier Rhone faced the challenge of navigating a new social setting while accomplishing athletic goals. He recounts that in his first semester he was not close to anyone, until he opened up to others.
Jordyn Daniels, a student at Harding Charter Preparatory High School, is a reporter, golfer and avid Netflix watcher. She’s a shy person, but when you get to know her, her personality shines.
Adopted from Guatemala at 5-years-old for the second time, Violet Parrott joined a very diverse and adoption friendly family.