Black History Month is a time dedicated to examining the past and honoring the many contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
This February, Oklahomans can do just that by engaging with the state’s cultural institutions. Many of these organizations have big plans to broaden their audiences and tell a fuller story of Oklahoma’s history in years to come.
The Oklahoma...
What Are We Drinkin’ in 2023?
Drink trends wax and wane, that’s true, but there are a few crazes that seem to be sticking around for the long haul.
(Another) Rise of the MartiniWhile this simple cocktail has been around since your grandparents were drinking, its many iterations are coming back into mainstream consciousness in a major way. Whether you find...
Preparing for Life After High School
Preparing students for life after high school is a continuing and evolving effort, with various methods and tools such as concurrent enrollment, college credit courses and assistance and counseling related to college admissions. Many schools emphasize opportunities like prep courses to ready oneself for collegiate entrance exams, including the SAT and ACT.
Assisting eventual graduates...
Job Options Abound
Tech jobs are a growth industry in Oklahoma, and vocational schools, colleges and universities across the state stand ready to train future employees, who will likely be sought-after and well-paid.
What the career field could use is a public relations campaign among young people, says Brent Kisling, executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
“We need to start...
Maintaining Connections Leads to Early Detections
If there is anything consistent in life, it’s change – and getting older might be the best example of this fact. As we near our golden years, there are many new things to consider when it comes to overall health. There are some simple things, both physically and emotionally, that become paramount as we...
Non-Invasive Procedures
Natural beauty and natural results are back, says Cristie Lehr-Hawkins, M.D., medical director of Fig Medical Spa in Tulsa.
“The days of overfilling the face or an unnatural appearance are gone,” says Lehr-Hawkins. “People are paying more attention to their skincare routines and seeking ways to age gracefully.”
Lehr-Hawkins predicts that popular non-invasive procedures this year will be “laser device...
SchoolAddress/phone/websiteEnrollmentStudent/teacher ratioGradesForeign languages/sports programs/arts and music programsNumber of teachers with advanced degrees (master’s or above)Scholarships and/or need-based financial aidUniformsAnnual tuitionReligious affiliationAll Saints Catholic School299 S. Ninth St., Broken Arrow/918-251-3000/allsaintaba.com38619:1PreK4-8French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes6YesYes$5,523 (Parishoner)$6,373 (Non-Parishoner)CatholicAugustine Christian Academy6310 E. 30th St., Tulsa/918-832-4600/ acatulsa.org17412:1PreK4-12Greek, Hebrew, Latin/No/Yes6YesYes$7,395-$8,865ChristianBishop Kelley High School3905 S. Hudson Ave.,Tulsa/918-627-3390/bishopkelley.org84812:19-12French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes34YesYes$10,570-$12,870Lasallian CatholicCasady School9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave., OKC/405-749-3161/casady.org1,0058:1PreK-12Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes62YesYes$8,195-$23,225EpiscopalCascia...
Starting Off
After the anticipated proposal, reality may set in when you realize just how many things you need to do. Fear not! We can help. We explore a handful of the major decisions and offer some tips on how to pull that proverbial wedding trigger.
Picking a color scheme
Picking the hues you’ll see in images for the rest of your...
Executive director of the Civic Center Foundation and the general manager of OKC Broadway, Elizabeth Gray graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in engineering, then worked at Walters Power International. Shortly after, she received a mayoral appointment to the Civic Center Foundation’s board of directors, and in 2015, she became its first executive director. In time,...
