The Wesley Center teamed up with Circle of Care to provide Christmas presents to 12 foster children. Circle of Care is a United Methodist organization whose mission is to help children and families in need assure a healthy future, according to its website, circleofcare.org. “They have given us 12 children to take care of and…
Gamma Phi Beta wins Homecoming Sweepstakes
Homecoming ended as the ladies of Gamma Phi Beta swarmed the basketball court to accept their Sweepstakes trophy. The sorority won the overall Homecoming championship Nov. 7. The Sweepstakes award ceremony was after the men’s basketball game in Abe Lemons Area in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. The Stars won the game against…
Student mentors help youth in foster programs
Ris4thursday is developing a new mentorship program to help local foster youths earn scholarships and gain admittance to college. Ris4thursday is a statewide network that supports and promotes former foster youths in or going into college. The organization partners with the Oklahoma Independent Living Program of the Oklahoma Department of Human Resources, which works to…
Fostering Awareness with David Hall
Q: David, Mr. Rugby player, Ris4Thursday leader, and tuba extraordinaire, how do you describe yourself? A: I am very passionate, especially about teaching. I do tuba lessons at Guthrie public schools, volunteer assistant coach the youth homes rugby team, teach music at El Sistema, and serve as president of Ris4Thursday. I dedicate myself to promoting…
