Alumnus Kristin Chenoweth coaches Jeffrey Laughrun, music theater sophomore at the third annual Kristin Chenoweth masterclass on Sept. 6 at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. Photo credit: Elina Moon
Amanda Miller, acting sophomore, and Patricia Irwin, music theatre and vocal performance sophomore, run the Out of the Box table and hand out “Polyjuice Potion” at the Wizarding World of Opportunities on Sept. 1 in the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. Photo Credit: Olivia Johnston
Henrik Verolet, sophomore defender, blocks the ball in the men’s season opener against Bethel, Sep. 1 at Stars Field. OCU won 3-1 against the Threshers. The next home game is 7pm on Sept. 8 at Stars Field. Photo Credit: Ali Wonderly
Stephanie Francis, vocal music education junior, plays a racing game at the Back to School Bash on Aug. 31 at Dave and Busters. The event was hosted by OCU SGA. Photo Credit: Donovan Lawson
Students mingle during the MAD Rose Tea, one of Kappa Phi’s rush events, on Aug. 30 on the Quad. Photo Credit: Donovan Lawson
Onnika Hanson, acting sophomore, and Sarah Lapaz, music theatre senior decorate cupcakes Aug. 29 at Cokesbury Clubhouse. The Very Happy Unbirthday Cupcake Decorating Party was the first event of Kappa Phi’s “Alice in Wonderland” themed recruitment week. Photo Credit: Donovan Lawson
Austin Martin, music theater and vocal performance junior; Carlos Sanchez, english sophomore, and Daniel Etti-williams, acting sophomore, compare Pokémon at the Pokémon GO Gathering Aug. 25 on the quad. Photo: Elina Moon
The women of Gamma Phi Beta try to straighten out their balloons before their new sisters join them on the quad on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Gamma Phi Beta gained 25 new members.
The women of Alpha Phi sorority laugh during a photo op as they wait for their new sisters to join them on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Alpha Phi gave out 25 bids to new sorority members.
Monica Hiller, elementary education junior, leads the women of Alpha Chi Omega in a chant as they await their new sisters on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Alpha Chi Omega sorority extended bids to 25 women.
The women of Phi Mu wait for their new sisters to run out of Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Phi Mu welcomed 23 new sisters into their sorority. Photo: Miguel Rios
Miss OCU Monica Thompson sings the Alma mater at Blue Out Blow Out Pep Rally on Aug. 19. The event showcases OCU’s athletic department and spirit. Photo: Lauren Berlingeri
Monica Hiller, elementary education junior, runs through rows of new student organization members at First-Year Follies Aug. 18. in Abe Lemons Arena in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. First-Year Follies includes a variety of ice breaker games to get new students comfortable around their new classmates. Photo: Ali Wonderly
New students play an icebreaker game at First-Year Follies Aug. 18 in Abe Lemons Arena in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. The event is meant to introduce new students to each other and create a sense of community within the new class. Photo: Elina Moon
Nic Rhodes, student government association president, welcomes a new class to the OCU community during Matriculation Convocation Aug. 17. “We’re so glad you choose here as your home away from home,” he said. Photo: Ali Wonderly
The choir sings during Matriculation Convocation, which is the annual ceremony to welcome all new students to OCU. Parents and families were present as President Robert Henry declared the class of 2020 matriculated on Aug. 17. Photo: Lauren Berlingeri
Maddie Riggin, music theater freshman, walks with Jordan Dorsey, new student orientation member, Aug. 15 as they begin the process to get her checked in and ready for early move-in to her dorm. Early move-in was for new music and theater students and for music students participating in choral auditions. Photo: Miguel Rios
Sorority members chalked the campus after the PanHellenic Forum on Aug. 13. Phrases like “Go Greek” and “Pan Love” line campus sidewalks in preparation for sorority recruitment starting Aug. 17. Photo: Maleyia Vaughn
Ali Bradley, acting junior, retrieves her free Coca-Cola from the “Hug a Coke” machine on May 3 outside of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. Photo: Ali Wonderly
Music Dean Mark Parker and Associate Dean Mark Belcik serve ice cream to Marina Hallin, music theater freshman, as part of the Bass Ice Cream Social. The Wanda L. Bass School of Music hosted the event for its students on April 28 in the Naifeh Garden. Photo: Ali Wonderly
Grace Lewis, instrumental performance junior, Jeremiah Rupp, instrumental performance sophomore, and Aaron Fine, music education sophomore, play music outside of the practice rooms while many students waited out Tuesday’s storm in the basement of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. Photo: Ali Wonderly
Julie Graff, dance performance senior, holds a baby fox during the petting zoo on April 14. University officials hosted the petting zoo on campus as a recruitment tool. Photo: Donovan Lawson
Students sing “Dayenu,” while hitting each other with scallions—a Passover tradition. The Passover seder was hosted by the OCU Jewish Stars on April 23 in Watson Lounge below the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel. Photo: Elina Moon
Ashleigh Robinson, music theater freshman, Sydney Blosch, music theater sophomore, and Sydney Hughes, music theater junior play high school students in Minor: A New Musical written by students Lily Kennedy and Hannah Helbig. The original musical had performances April 15 and 16 in the medium rehearsal hall in Wanda L. Bass Music Center. The performances…
Phillip Giandiletti, dance performance senior, hangs out with a lemur during his break from school on April 14 on the quad. OCU invited a petting zoo to provide fun entertainment in the afternoon. Photo: Donovan Lawson
Joanna Whipple, Student Government Association chief justice, swears in SGA President Nic Rhodes; Holly Randall, vice president of SGA, and Shannon Beshears, vice president of Student Activities Council. The new officers were inaugurated April 14 in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. Photo: Ali Wonderly
