PRESS RELEASE: The South OKC Chamber honors outstanding educators and students at banquet

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The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce sends this information as posted below:

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This amazing event brings together 350+ attendees from schools and business leaders in our community to acknowledge the important role that schools play in the economic development and quality of life in the area. The banquet honored outstanding students, teachers, and staff by business supporters of South Oklahoma City education. The banquet’s premier sponsor was South Oklahoma City Walmart Supercenter, and presenting sponsors were Armstrong Bank, Frontier State Bank, Mid-America Christian University, Moore Norman Technology Center, and Oklahoma City Community College. 

“This event is a true celebration of the dedication and achievements of our students, teachers, and administrators. Supporting education means investing in the next generation, and we are honored to be part of that journey” said Elaine Lyons, South Oklahoma City Chamber President. 

Award Winners:

Women of the South High School Scholarship: 

Sherry R. Howell (Education Motivation), Brandi Mertens (Oklahoma County Commissioner’s Office – District 2), Carrie Dodson (Southmoore High School), Kiley Collins (Westmoore High School), Stacy Carnero (Westmoore High School), Nayeli Rojo-Chavez (Southeast High School), Lamiyah Hair (Southmoore High School), Linda Neimann, and Elyce Campbell 

Arvest Bank Scholarship: 

 Dawson Fuller and Ryan Cross (Arvest Bank) 

INTEGRIS Health Special Participation Scholarship: 

 Kara Roth (INTEGRIS Health), Niva Hapani; not present 

Metro Technology Centers Teacher and Student of the Year: 

 Donta Stepeny (Metro Technology Centers Teacher of the Year), Angel Sadoval (Metro Technology Centers Student of the Year), and Aaron Collins (Metro Technology Centers) 

Moore Norman Technology Center Student of the Year: 

 Glen Cosper (Moore Norman Technology Center), Jade Jessup (Moore Norman Technology Center Student of the Year), and Brian Ruttman (Moore Norman Technology Center) 

Moore Norman Technology Center Teacher of the Year: 

Glen Cosper (Moore Norman Technology Center), Christine Crawley-Woodard (Moore Norman Technology Center Teacher of the Year), and Brian Ruttman (Moore Norman Technology Center) 

Administrator of the Year, presented by MidFirst Bank:  

Chealsi Conley (Southmoore High School) and Karl Hillerman (MidFirst Bank) 

Elementary Teacher of the Year presented by Amy Stowe with GEICO OKC South:  

Amy Stowe (GEICO OKC South), Kathryn Duncan, Teacher of the Year (South Hills Elementary), and Jace Kirk (Santa Fe South High School) 

Middle/Junior High Teacher of the Year presented by Monica Paris McFarland with Sovereign Bank:  

Heather Armstrong, Middle/Junior High Teacher of the Year (Southridge Junior High), and Monica Paris-McFarland (Sovereign Bank)  

High School Teacher of the Year presented by Jacob Hunter with Main Event Entertainment:  

Jacob Hunter (Main Event Entertainment) and Lauren Schwartz, High School Teacher of the Year (Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School)  

GEICO OKC South Scholarship:  

Amy Stowe (GEICO OKC South), Syanne McKaufman (Capitol Hill High School), and Warren Stowe (GEICO OKC South) 

U.S. Grant Alumni Scholarship:  

Tommie Johnson (Oklahoma County Sheriff) and Nohelia Gonzalez (U.S. Grant High School) 

South Oklahoma City Walmart Supercenter Scholarship:  

Nic Lovell (South Oklahoma City Walmart Supercenter), Steven Luna (Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School), AJ Brennan (Moore High School), and Cortney Johnson (South Oklahoma City Walmart Supercenter)  

Student of the Year:  

Elaine Lyons (South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce) and AJ Brennan (Moore High School)  

Student of the Year Nominees presented by Norman Regional Health System, Oklahoma City Community College, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 344, TAP Architecture, Tinker Federal Credit Union, and South Oklahoma City Walmart Supercenter: 

Liz Largent (Oklahoma City Community College), Nic Lovell (South Oklahoma City Walmart Supercenter), Steven Luna (Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School), Frankie Salazar (Santa Fe South High School), Valeria Salas (Southeast High School), Nohelia Gonzalez (U.S. Grant High School), Natalie Horn (VISTA Academy), Tina Herdon (Tinker Federal Credit Union), Rachel Smith-Strek (TAP Architecture), and Teresa Brown (Norman Regional Health System)  

Angel Silva (Southmoore High School), Syanne Mckaufman (Capitol Hill High School), AJ Brennan (Moore High School), Dustee Jankey (Crooked Oak High School), Emma Lansford (Epic Charter Schools), and Addison Fletcher (Westmoore High School)   

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