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*** BISHOP KELLEY HIGH SCHOOL’S PERIODICAL *** VOLUME 9, ISSUE 1 - October 2015
Ambassador
www.BishopKelley.org
Miss usa is
from bk!
page 10
Setting the
"Stage" for
Success
page 18
BK Sophomore
Is the Original
Spice Girl.
2014-15
page 40
Annual
Report
L , J , O H F !
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Letter
Dear Bishop Kelley Community,
From the T
hank you! I can't say it enough. I am very grateful to the many
donors who sacrificed to make needed improvements at BK for our
876 students. In addition to the improvements you'll see listed
President
below, we were also able to offer $700,000 in tuition assistance to
hundreds of students.
In this edition of the Ambassador, you'll find the annual report for
the 2014-15 school year. You'll see the great progress we've made
and the names of those foundations, individuals, and groups that
made it possible. A few highlights from the 2014-15 school year:
• A significant increase in the percentage of alumni giving back to BK.
The Ambassador
• The completion of the Jim Scalet Family Fieldhouse, Phase I of "The
Magazine is Championship Drive," our effort to overhaul the stadium facilities.
published by the • The expansion and renovation of the original fieldhouse
built in 1996, Phase II of the "The Championship Drive."
Bishop Kelley
We will dedicate this facility November 20, 2015.
Advancement
• The construction of a new Wrestling/Spirit Squad facility.
Office. We expect to dedicate this facility in November.
• The installation of two new gym floors. The funds for
Rev. Brian O'Brien this project came as a result of the 2015 BK Auction.
President • The addition of new sidewalks, landscaping, irrigation, storm
Doug Thomas drainage, outdoor seating, and lighting along with 40 security
Director of Advancement cameras around campus to keep our students, faculty, and staff safe.
Jane Oberste '77 • New equipment for our competitive Robotics Team.
Director of Admissions • Upgrades of lighting and sound systems and a new baby
Margaret Jones grand piano for the theater as well as new sound systems for
Advancement Services the stadium and our larger gym, the Sacred Heart Gym.
Coordinator These tremendous strides are due to the generosity of many
Danny Limes people. Here's the great news: WE'RE NOT DONE! More
Athletic Fundraising exciting plans are in the works for academics, fine arts, and
Robin Lewis athletics. Here is what we have planned for 2015-16:
Advancement Event • Classroom renovations for Choir, Piano, Journalism,
Coordinator and our Digital Media Program/Bishop Kelley TV.
Megan Schaunaman • Additional campus security installations that will allow
Neely '01 for an instant lockdown of all occupied buildings.
Director of Alumni
• Fundraising for new stands and press box for
Relations
Phase III of the "The Championship Drive."
David Tackett
• Construction of a breezeway from the cafeteria to
Director of
the Science and Technology Center so students, faculty,
Communications and
and staff stay dry while changing classes.
Annual Giving
Many individuals stepped up to make these improvements possible.
But think about this...What could be accomplished if we had even
more support? What could be accomplished for our current and future
students if more foundations, alumni, current parents, and past
parents supported this great cause of Catholic, Lasallian education?
My hope is that the generosity of the many foundations
and individuals listed in this annual report, will inspire
many others to give.
With gratitude,
Rev. Brian O'Brien
President
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CONTENT
LETTER FROM THE
04 26 2014-15 ALUMNI DONORS
ADVISORY COUNCIL
2014-15 REVENUE AND PLANNED GIVING DONORS
05 32
EXPENSES FOCUS ON THE LONG-TERM
DONORS THREE OR MORE 2014-15 BISHOP FRANCIS C.
06 33
CONSECUTIVE YEARS KELLEY LEGACY SOCIETY
2014-15 ACADEMIC
09 34
2014-15 AUCTION DONORS
HIGHLIGHTS
2014-15 TRIVIA NIGHT
10 MISS USA OLIVIA JORDAN '07 39
DONORS
2014-15 BELIEVE IN REMMI SMITH
12 40
KELLEY ANNUAL FUND THE ORIGINAL SPICE GIRL
SETTING THE "STAGE" 2014-15 CAMPUS
18 41
FOR SUCCESS IMPROVEMENTS
2014-15 THE CHAMPIONSHIP 2014-15 GENERAL FUND
21 42
DRIVE DONATIONS
2014 ANGELO PRASSA 2014-15 MEMORIALS AND
21 44
GOLF TOURNAMENT TUITION ASSISTANCE
2014-15 ATHLETIC
22 46 2014 BOOSTER CLUB
DONATIONS
2014-15 HALL OF FAME &
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REUNION WEEKEND
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Bishop
2014-15 Members
Kelley Dear Patrons of Bishop Kelley High School:
Most Reverend
As a representative of the Bishop Kelley Edward J. Slattery
Advisory
Bishop of Tulsa
Advisory Council, and on behalf of the
Dr. Curt Adams '91
Council students, administrators, faculty and
Mrs. Barbara Allen
staff who benefit from your generosity,
2014-2015
Mrs. Teresa Keenan
I’d like to thank each and every one of you who
Caruso '78
have contributed your time, talent and treasure for
Ms. Maureen Clements
the benefit of Bishop Kelley this past year. Without
Principal Representative
your continued support we would not be able to provide our teachers and
Mrs. Maureen Copp
students the learning environment and tools they need to be successful in
Mr. Rob Grisaffe ’92
academics, athletics and the arts. The infrastructure we’ve been able to
Advisory Council
build and sustain on our beautiful campus has provided a setting for three Vice-Chair
generations of children to grow here intellectually, physically and spiritually. Mr. David Littlefield
My wife, Marellie, and I sent all five of our children to Bishop Mr. Dan Pasque
Kelley. They each had different talents, personalities and levels Mr. Jim Pohlman
Superintendent of
of ability. We were impressed that Bishop Kelley nurtured
Catholic Schools
each of them so they left Bishop Kelley fully prepared to be
Rev. Michael Pratt
the best they could be as they grew into their adult lives.
Pastor Representative
Our family has been truly blessed to be a part of the Bishop Kelley Mr. Ryan Ritchie
community, and that trend will continue with our grandchildren as many Advisory Council Secretary
other families have done since 1960 when Bishop Kelley was founded. Mr. Bryan Sanderlin
Advisory Council
There are many factors that go into making Bishop Kelley the world Chairperson
class life preparatory school that it is – caring teachers with high academic
Mrs. May Sheehan
standards, administrators, coaches and mentors who greatly care about Advisory Council Treasurer
our kids, participatory parents and great kids who are eager to learn Mr. Randall Snapp
and want to be active in a variety of activities that add to their being a Mrs. Dede Soulé
well-rounded person preparing for adulthood. But those many positive Mrs. Deb Thalken
facets would not come together in the same fashion if we didn’t have the
Ex-Officio Members
outstanding facilities that have been built over the years on our campus.
Rev. Brian O'Brien
In addition to funding our ongoing capital needs, your financial generosity President
continues to help us build our endowment. In this year alone, we will Mr. Curt Feilmeier
provide over $700,000 in tuition assistance to families in need. As much Principal
Mr. Shawn Lawhorn
as we strive to keep tuition costs down, the truth is, it would be much
Faculty Representative
higher without the generosity of our many patrons year after year.
Ms. Judith McMasters
Should you have specific questions about our plans or would like Vice Principal of
Academics
to make a donation for a specific area or project, please reach out to
Mr. Rick Musto
our Director of Advancement, Doug Thomas, at 918-609-7115.
Director of Finance
We thank you for all you do for Bishop Kelley and ask for your Mr. Gary Oberste '70
continued support and prayers, so the great BK traditions of excellence Dean of Student Activities
in Catholic education may continue for generations to come. Mr. Lance Parks
Athletic Director
Mr. Jeff Pratt
Sincerely,
Dean of Students
Mrs. Sharon Kamphaus
Hammond ‘83

PTO President 2014-15
Mrs. Marianne Stich
Director of Campus
David Littlefield
Ministry
Advisory Council Chairman 2015-16
Mr. Doug Thomas
Director of Advancement
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Revenues
and
Expenses
2014-2015
2%
4%
5%
2014-2015 Revenues
Tuition & Fees
Donations & Fundraising
27%
62% Department & Athletic
Activities
Diocesan Support &
Endowment
Investment Income
3%1%
2014-2015 Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 8%
Department & Athletic
Events
11%
Depreciation
58%
Utilities & Maintenance
Expense
19%
Debt & Investment Expense
Fundraising Activities
(Salaries not included)
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Donors for
Three or More Lillian and Eric Roepke Cris and Jeff Cox
17 Years Susan and James Edmondson
Consecutive
Caron and Shawn Lawhorn
Susan and Brian Arenson
* Robin and Cliff Lewis
years
Stacey and Mark Chambers
Mark Marston '68
Jeanne O'Keefe Hayes and Family
2014-2015 Bonnie and Jack Spratt
Mark and Stacey Miller '82 Yusko
10 Years
16 Years
Doug and Dianne Haight '86 Bauer
* The Advancement Office software
Medea Gabrielle Bendel '90
Michael Blazek
tracks giving since the 1995/1996
Joe Creider '86
school year. Gifts to Auction and Dennis and Teresa Keenan '78 Caruso
Elizabeth and Britt Gathright
Booster Club are recorded in separate Jonathan '02 and Maggie Cameron
systems and are not included in this Andy and Carol Hahn '73 Kmetz '00 Gabel
list. Cheryl and Michael Sanders Joe '79 and Denise Dayer '79 Griffin
20 Years Jeana and Jerry Sutton '91 Fred and Maureen Duffy '67 Hoffman
Georgianne and Troy Tokarchik Anthony J. Lauinger
Deacon Rich and Jane Bender
15 Years Marellie and David Littlefield
Wally '74 and Betsy Arp '75 Bryce
Jason and Megan Schaunaman '01
Ken Coughlin Eileen Bryce '71 and Pat Connelly '70
Neely
Linda and Michael Doss Brad '83 and Sharon Kamphaus '83
Carol and David Poarch
Ellen and Tim Doyle Hammond
The Sam J. and Nona M. Rhoades
Kent and Margo Beshara Dunbar '68 Margaret and Mark Hartley
Foundation
Joe Frisbee Maria and Philip Monhaut
Amy and Matt Vaughan
Susan and Lionel Furr Connie and Dave Phillips '74
9 Years
Mary and Gerry Gabel Kathy Scribner
Ellen L. McAulay 14 Years Tracey Eaton
Shari and Daniel McCarthy Joe and Cecilia King '77 Fincher
Tom '75 and Karen Smith '75 Laden
Judith McMasters Dana Hoagland
Jill and Jeff Pratt
Brother Richard Merkel, FSC Dr. Diego and Ellen Humphrey
Gary '70 and Jane Ormsby '77 13 Years Connie and Gregory Kach
Oberste Tom and Mary Heckenkemper '83
Frank and Mary Quinn '78 Cooper
Juanita Quinn Ritchie
Bill and Terri Leonard '69 Duggan
Kathy and Rick Rodgers '68 Patty and Sam Schaunaman
Janet and James Gotwals
Kay and Dan Schmitz '77 Melanie and Joe Sutton, D.O.
Jane and Ron Palmer
Marianne and Mike Stich Tonya and Frank Tomecek, M.D.
Don and Sharon Robinson
Patsy and John Vosburgh, M.D. 8 Years
Tulsa Community Foundation
Carole and George Walker
Barbara and Edward Williams Erica and Joey Beuchat
JoAnne and Jim Ziegler
12 Years Rev. Brian O'Brien
19 Years
Mary Jo and Gabe Othon
Joe Craft
Amy and Blake Abbott Amy and Mark Reiber
Kathy Craft
Jamie and Richard Alexander Deborah and Joseph Scott
Sandy and David Dee '84
Margaret F. Jones May and Tim Sheehan
Ralph and Mary Kay Goetting
Mary and John Zink Charitable Trust Jeanne and Jeff Smith
Donna and Tom Snyder
18 Years Katherine Sharp Pickup '68
Cynthia and Robert Yanik 7 Years
Jerri Berna
Robert '92 and Kristi Hansen '92 11 Years J.W. '95 and Mollie Goforth '95 Craft
Grisaffe Joan and Thomas Hefferan
Brother Chris Baker, FSC
Alice and Steve Kauble Andi and Patric McConn
Erin Clark
Maureen Lawler '80 Kathy and Chris Scalet '77
Maureen and John Copp
Tina and Danny Limes Ellen and James Scalet
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Brian '91 and Maggie Rucker '91 Leigh Ann and Chuck Fuller Sue Brose
Tims Stephanie and Mark Galles, M.D. Coral and Manuel Calvin, M.D.
Christine and Jake Tyler Billy Gates Pam and Terry Carter
Rebecca and Stephen Williamson '68 Theresa and Joe Gormley Terry and Don Detrich
Brian and Meg Scalet '86 Wilson Kari Govier-Brown '92 Shelley and Mike Dill
6 Years Mary Margaret and George Grisaffe Margaret Boudreau Ellison '63
Karen and Brad Grundy Nikki and Curt Feilmeier
Daniel Bryan '04
Jann and David Harris, M.D. Gwen and David Fleske
Ann Mahoney Bryce
Paul S. Harrop, Sr. '65 Paula and Chris Franchi
Mary Metzler Burch '98
Julie and Jim Huber '86 Todd Frazee '85 and Lori Hare Frazee,
Barbara Cebuhar '73
Becky and Rick Irvin, M.D. D.D.S.
Scott Collier
Paul Korte Kirk and Kim Gage, M.D.
Marianne and Mark Davis, D.D.S.
Jeanne and Rick Krawczyk Barbara and Chuck Gibson
Margo Droze Ham '64
Kevin and Sarah Gareis '98 Charissa and Manuel Gonzalez
Michelle and Jeff Hassell Launchbaugh
Rosemary and Ray Hornak
Carrie and J.B. Jarboe '89 Sarah and Mike Ledbetter '02
Paul '74 and Cheryl O'Brien '75
Larry '71 and Liz Smarinsky '71 David and Susan Gormley '84 Huber
Krafft Limekiller
Mary C. Huigens
Shelly Valancius Ledbetter-Gilliam Kirk Lodes, M.D. '93
Michael Huigens
'71
Laryn and Jeff Moore
Amy and Dan Joy
Sandi and David Litzinger
Leslie and Jeff Mulder
Mary and Patrick Keaney
Jeanne and Patrick Mandeville '72
Robin and Bob Mulkey
Steffanie and Brian Keefer '82
Shawn and Noreen Erbrick '85
Cliff and Elizabeth Moss '76 Nutt
McCorkle Kathleen and Jack Kneafsey
Rick Poplin
Matt and Sarah Hartmeyer Miller '89 Theresa and Fred Marshall
Dorothy Prassa
Ann and Rob Morris Debbie and Mark McCollum
Regina and Kelly Ritchie
Frank '85 and Diane Metrailer '85 Susan and Mark Meador
BKK Communications ® Brenda and
Murphy Lynn Jones and James Medill
Tony Robbins
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. Eugene Megyesy, Jr. '63
Gene Robinson
Mary and Dr. George Rader Kathy and George Miller
Sandra and Joe Rowe
Bryan and Mary Iten '84 Sanderlin Pam and David Miller
Natalie and Bryan Shelton, M.D.
Mandi and Bryan Schooley '02 Mary Beth and Dan Pasque
Barb Sicka
Randall and Beth Snapp Christy and Chris Rawlings
Dorothy and Timothy Simmons
Susan and Lou Stackler Lori and Gordon Sprouse Stephanie and Thomas Regan
Elizabeth and Robert Stoven Christine and Barry Steichen Drs. Divina and Emmanuel Roman
Dr. Eleatha L. Surratt '77 Tricia and Wes Stotler, D.O. Janet Miller Sjulin '78
Caroline and Sid Swinson '73 Jack Sullivan '63 Margaret and Bob Steichen
Maggie and J.P. Szafranski '01 Dan Sullivan '62 Dr. Kevin and Erin O'Brien '82
Julie and Greg Wood Gail and Dave Thomas Steichen
Patricia and Mark Swiney
5 Years Dr. Jean L. Thornbrugh and The
Honorable P. T. Thornbrugh Olivia J. Thomas '07
Jade Allison
Claudia and Hector Torres Laura and Roger Thorpe
Joanie and Andrew Altendorf
Jennifer and Brian Vosburgh '80 Lisa and Paul Tomasi '86
Kelly Bell ® State Farm Insurance
Paula and Wayne Wilburn Carla and Pat Treadway
Company
4 Years Gloria and Erik VanArsdale
Rev. Bryan V. Brooks
Cherie and Kevin Veit
Cathy and Keith Burdick Jennifer and Steven Allen
Doug and Shawn O'Brien '84 Wedge
Evelyn and Bill Ciskowski Armstrong Hearing Aid Center, Inc.
Mike Youngwirth
Marisa and Rick Claybaugh '77 Suzy and Shohn Armstrong
Jonell and Andrew Ziola
Gwen and Russell Dixon Monty and Carol Lang '83 Berry
Kathy and John Duffy '71 Angie and Frank Braun
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Donors for
Three or More Linda and Ed Garrett Sandra and Steven Monroe '85
Susan and Victor Gillespie Allison Bryce Moore '03
Consecutive
Jackie and John Godfrey Robin and Rick Musto
*
years
Adriana and Felipe Gonzalez, DMD Meg and Patrick Nally '00
2014-2015
Kevin and Lisa Goulden, Ph.D. Tracy and David Nonweiler, M.D.
Burton Foundation, Inc. Michelle and Andy Oatman
John W. Griffin Robert C. O'Day
3 Years
Tim and Frances Condry '80 Hafer Katie and Ron Petrikin
Karen and John Abney Lori and Paul Hahn '84 Jim and Mary Phillips '79 Pohlman
Holly and Todd Adams '88 Ann and Mike Hanisch '83 Natalie and Gracelyn Porras
A & N Trailer Parts, Inc.® Deborah Trish and B.J. Hastings Glenda Jo Balint Powell
and Robert Adamson Beverly and Robert Haydock Rev. Michael Pratt
Sharon and Mike Ammon '70 Cheryl and Kevin Hebert Janet and Steve Remchuk
Monica and Scott Ash Heckenkemper Family Foundation Laurie and Mark Revard
Kim and Phil Ashley Hercules Tire Sales, Inc. Tammie and Geoffrey Rolland
Stephen Back '93 Tony Howard, M.D. Heidi and Patrick Roy
Bank SNB Deanne and Dow Hughes James and Kathy Royal
Elizabeth and Tyler Bell Gala and Pat Ryan '69
Jacqlyn and Patrick Hurst
Carmen and Brian Bernard Saint Francis Health System
Elaine Shelor Jackson '71
Mary and Jim Bowles Ana and Orlando Sanchez
Martha and Gene Jackson
Kristen and Jon Brightmire Kathy and Geoff Sands
Juliana and Chris Jacobi '89
Stephen and Helen Bryce, Ph.D. Jack and Susan Scott, Ph.D.
Kim Jeffries
Dr. Libby Frost and Dr. Paul Carlson Doug and Karen Sedberry
J. Bob Jones
Kelly and Patrick Cassidy Susan and Marty Sedlacek '84
Philip and Miranda Kaiser
Julie and Darryl Christner Dr. Kimberly and Sam Sorensen '86
Anna Sullivan Kallstrom '99
Amy and Jose Contreras Dede and Steve Soulé
Lisa and Dave Keylor
Lisa and Jim Craig St. John Medical Center
Deb and Ron LaManque
Drs. Lisa and Drew Crawford Mary Still
Danny and Jeanette Bowman '80
Michael and Erin Bender '96 Dailey Lauderdale Lisa and Sheridan Swords
Robert Allen Daugherty '63 Diane and Steve Leroux Deb and Marty Thalken
Tim Dixon '06 Teri Lowe Nancy and Doug Thomas
Kelsey and Thomas Dowdell '03 Teresa and Paul Mabardy Oanh and Linh Tran
Tierney and Timothy Dower Marjo Operating Company, Inc. Mary Utley
Melissa and Steve Easterling Delia and Mark Massaro, D.D.S. Penny and Gary Victor
James and Mary Frances Lew Terrence '85 and Lori Lissau '84 Audrey and Mick Webber
Edmonds '83 McNulty Leslie and Mark Westby
Sandra and Sinclair Farmer Wendy and Mark Medlin, M.D. Mary and Tim Whelan
Allison and Frank Flusche '89 Cristina Romero and Bo Mikkelsen John and Julie Woolslayer
Randy Foutch Mike '87 and Christen Tramontana Tim Wymore
The Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation '87 Miles
Kelly Knopp and Blaine Frierson Lynn and Nick Minden
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By the Numbers Academic
Highlights
2014-2015
1
National Hispanic Scholar
National Merit
Commended Scholars
Average GPA of Senior Scholars
7
National Merit Finalists
Student to Faculty Ratio
11:1
14Average
Class Size
21 Advanced Placement Courses
23 21Brother Bernardine
Senior Scholars
Honors Courses
Average
Average ACT Score
24.7 ACT
31.6
of Senior Scholars
Score
50% Classes with fewer Number of AP
57
Scholars
than 20 students
of the Class of
Oklahoma Academic
2015 took the
95%
Scholars
ACT
95%+
of Bishop Kelley students
go to college
AP Tests taken by 195 Students
343
880
Students in Grades 9-12
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Cover From BK Student
Story
to Miss USA
Olivia Jordan '07

By JIMMIE TRAMEL
acting, in the (Screen Actors
World Scene Writer
Guild) there was already an
Reprinted with permission Olivia Thomas that existed, so
from Tulsa World
I just dropped the last name,
M
iss USA Olivia even though I love my family,
Jordan has a and I became Olivia Jordan.”
message for
Jordan isn’t sure if the
her hometown.
“other” Olivia Thomas is
“I just want to say thank still acting, but carving out
you,” Jordan said during an identity as Olivia Jordan
a Wednesday telephone should stave off confusion.
interview from New York.
“You couldn’t have two
“I am so grateful to have Jennifer Anistons,” Jordan
come from Tulsa. I think it back in the coming months for (she’s a “Friends” fan)
a brief period of time to get the
was the most amazing place to grow said. “That would be so stressful.
chance to talk to everyone and thank
up. Tulsa is so focused on giving Everyone has to have their own
Oklahoma for supporting me and
back. We have been recognized as a unique name in this business.”
do a little fundraising there. It’s
community that is one of the most
Here’s a unique name: Adley
going to be fun, and I’m excited.”
generous communities in the nation.
Stump. A singer, Stump is an
Jordan, 26, is a 2007 graduate
“I think that’s so important that I alum of Bishop Kelley and “The
of Bishop Kelley High School. Two
Voice,” a reality TV series. Stump
days after she was crowned Miss
and Jordan are former classmates.
USA, Dallas Keuchel — a 2006
Small world? Stump was among
Bishop Kelley graduate — was
performers at the Miss USA Pageant.
a starting pitcher in the Major
If you’re Jordan, that had
League Baseball All-Star Game.
to be good karma, right?
“It has been a big week for Bishop
“Can you believe that?” Jordan
Kelley alums,” Jordan said.
said. “That was unbelievable and
If you check Bishop Kelley
so incredible. I really did feel like,
yearbooks, you won’t find an Olivia
as that was all playing out the way
Jordan. You will, however, find an
it did, that was a sign that she was
Olivia Thomas. The new Miss USA
there for me. I hoped the reason was
was raised in that, and I think that is is the daughter of Jill Thomas and
we could have that experience and it
probably a lot of the reason why I am former University
could be a highlight
here today where I get to spend the of Tulsa football
of both of our lives
next year of my life giving back and player Bob
together and I could
trying to make a difference. I think Thomas.
win. But I thought,
that comes from being raised in a
“My name is if not, she was
place where that is so important.”
Olivia Jordan going to really be
Jordan said hometown support Thomas,” Miss a good shoulder to
means everything to her and she USA explained. cry on if I didn’t do
is looking forward to coming back “That’s my birth well. Either way, I
to Tulsa and hugging everyone name. My great- was really grateful
and thanking them in person. grandmother’s Adley Stump '07, performing at she was there.”
When? given name the 2015 Miss USA Pageant The day after the
was Jordan, so
“We don’t have an official date pageant, Stump
when I started
yet,” Jordan said. “But I will be posted this on her Twitter account:
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