Goodland GazetteGoodland GazetteThe The

1216 N 4200 Rd • Hugo, Oklahoma 74743 (580) 326-7568

ISSUE NO. 05MAY 2011

UPCOMING EVENTSCAMPUS

May 8thMother's Day

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May 13th-15thFPC Greenville Workgroup

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May 21st-30th"End of School" Break

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OFF CAMPUS

May 7th-8thVisit to FPC Miami, OK

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May 12thScout Roundtable

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May 21stPicnic with FPC Paris, TX

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Check our Calendar on our website atwww.goodland.org

Alumni Day 2011

June 25th, 20119:30 AM - 2:30 PM

We welcome all those that have attended Goodland in the past to join us for our annual reunion! Registration will being in Bacon Hall at 9:30 am. The price is $5 per person for the meal and an additional $5 for membership dues. Please join us for a day in sharing old photos, memorabilia,

and memories!

Near Capacity Crowd Attends Open House

"I hope we have enough food," remarked one Goodland staffer as the large crowd enjoyed the delicious lunch of standard cookout fare. Fortunately the food (lovingly prepared by our own staff) lasted and with leftovers to spare! The annual event was extremely well attended as most estimates place the crowd at well over one hundred people!

President David Dearinger remarked, "we were so overjoyed to see the huge turnout. While it's an event we put on for our supporters, we, as a staff, get something out of it as well. It is encouraging to us to see the growing support of Goodland and really gives us a morale boost to see their smiling faces." The weather for the event was extremely cooperative (beside it being slightly windy) and many sat outside in the patio area to listen to live music provided by the band "Broken Yoke". Of course, the bounce houses were in full use throughout the day as many of the visiting kids and Goodland boys

raced through the obstacle courses. Shortly before lunch, CVO Christine Boos gave a short introduction on what Goodland meant to her as a volunteer and board member. Christine recalled how Goodland has enriched her life as a volunteer and how she found stories from alumni encouraging. She noted that alumni are extremely vital to the success of Goodland. After the meal, the main event was opened up. Many of the donors took the opportunity to tour the new school building and adjacent library building. Many of the students arrived with their parents and were able to proudly display their work areas and achievement charts. First-time visitors to the campus strolled around campus and took photographs of many of the historical buildings on campus.

"We were especially proud to show off the school building this year. We love showing donors their support in action," David Dearinger said. We can't wait to see everyone at next year's Open House!

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Schoolhouse Urgent Needs

Shelving:Gorilla Rack Shelving – 77”W x 24”D

$190.44(x3) (Sam’s Club)

Kitchen Items from Food Service Warehouse

Steam Table:Duke E303 – 3 Well Electric Steam Table –

Aerohot $725.00

Dishwasher:Jackson Conserver XL – 37 Rack/Hr Door

Type Dishwasher $3,002.00

Sink:Turbo Air TSB-2 54” Three-Compartment

Sink – Green World Series $808.00

Refrigerator:True T-49DT – 55” Solid Door Dual

Temperature Reach-in $4,825.24

Salad Table:Turbo Air MST-28 – 28” Sandwich & Salad Worktop Refrigerator – M3 Series

$1,170.18

Goodland Unharmed During Stormy Month

Odis was inducted last month into the National Technical Honor Society. This honor was accorded him because of his outstanding participation in the Service Careers Technology class taught by Mr. Howard Chapman, as well as his service to the community and his academic achievement at Goodland Academy. While in the class taught by Mr. Chapman, Odis has learned the basics in electricity, plumbing, carpentry and small engine repair. Odis was one of only two juniors to receive this honor during this event, and the only one from a private school. His teacher, Mr. Chapman and the Campus Director of the Hugo Campus, Ms. Debbie Golden awarded Odis the pin, tassel and certificate honoring him for this achievement.

Honors for Odis

As many of our readers are aware, the month of April was wrought with some tumultuous weather. While our thoughts and prayers go out to those that lost loved ones in the series of storms, we are thankful that our campus and our boys are safe.

"As we watched the weather on local radars, we noticed something peculiar," David Dearinger pointed out, "as we watched these massive cells approach Goodland, you could literally see the storm splitting in a one mile gap around Goodland!" Even as sheriffs deputies were notifying schools in the area that

an imminent tornado was approaching, we remained steadfast that God would continue to protect us. The dark clouds approached, the cold wind howled, and rain quickly fell, but it was over in a matter of minutes. The next day, the only noticeable damage was a cedar tree that had split in half at the Goodland cemetery. County crews were called out and the tree was quickly disposed of.

In a season that was considered the deadliest storm weather in four decades, we're all thankful that the Lord has Goodland under His protection.

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Thank You For Your Gifts!

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will

be measured to you” Luke 6:38 (NIV)

HONOR GIFTS

Many individuals recognize and acknowledge relatives and friends at special times during the year. Gifts in honor are a means of saying "Thank You" on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, achievement, Christmas or other holidays. The following Honor Gifts were received from April 1, 2011 through April 30, 2011.

Chief Gregory PyleChoctaw Nation Housing Authority

Jack BallardJohn and Janice Ballard

MEMORIAL GIFTS

A Memorial Gift is a means of expressing sympathy and remembrance for a friend or loved one. Memorial Gifts provide a present help and a future hope for children and families. The following Memorial Gifts were received from April 1, 2011 through April 30, 2011.

Carol Sue BaldwinPatricia Price

Cosmo P. BaldwinLois Bowlin

Dick HortonGrant Eisner

Franceil SadlerDale Sadler

Helen M. FergusonWilliam Ferguson

John LivelyNancy Lively

Maxine DillRev. Ross and Joanne Kirven

Norma HayesAnita Wampler

Oscar T. DrinkwaterBetty Wakefield

Marian Richards

Richard EvansJane C. Fahle

Sarah ClarkFrank and Susan ClarkBill and Glenda Hinton

Sue RahhalJune and Dane Morris

CHURCH PARTNERSARKANSAS

Malvern - First Presbyterian Mena - First PresbyterianMountain Home - First PresbyterianTexarkana - First Presbyterian

LOUISIANA

West Monroe - Highland PC

OKLAHOMA

Ada - First Presbyterian Alva - First PresbyterianAntlers - First PresbyterianArdmore - First PresbyterianBartlesville - First PresbyterianBixby - Trinity PCBlackwell - Presbyterian WomenBoswell - First PresbyterianBroken Bow - First PresbyterianClaremore - First PresbyterianCoalgate - First Presbyterian Duncan - First PresbyterianDurant - Eastside PresbyterianDurant - First PresbyterianEdmond - First PresbyterianEdmond - Santa Fe PresbyterianHenryetta - First PresbytrerianHugo - First PresbyterianIdabel - First PresbyterianKingfisher - Federated ChurchKirk of the Hills - TulsaLawton - Westminster PresbyterianLawton - First Presbyterian

Miami - First PresbyterianNorman - First PresbyterianOklahoma City - Central PCOklahoma City - Church of the SaviorOklahoma City - Covenant PCOklahoma City - First PresbyterianOklahoma City - Greystone PCOklahoma City - WestminsterOklahoma City - Presbyterian WomenPauls Valley - First PresbyterianPerry - First PresbyterianPonca City - First PresbyterianPryor - First Christian PCRosedale - First PresbyterianSapulpa - First PresbyterianShawnee - Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchSulphur - Shepherd of the Hills PCTehalequah - First PresbyterianTemple - First PresbyterianTishomingo - The United ChurchTulsa - First PresbyterianTulsa - John Calvin PCTulsa - John Knox PCTulsa - Kirk of the HillsWeatherford - CWF Federated ChurchWilburton - First Presbyterian Wewoka - First Presbyterian

TEXAS

Aledo - Faith PresbyterianBonham - First PresbyterianDallas - Highland Park PCDenton - St. AndrewDuncan - First PresbyterianGreenville - First PresbyterianMt. Pleasant - First PresbyterianOdessa - First PresbyterianParis - Central PCParis - Christian Fellowship ChurchParis - First PresbyterianPowderly - Powderly Church of GodRockwall - First PresbyterianSulphur Springs - First PresbyterianTexarkana - Trinity PCWichita Falls - Fain PC

PRESBYTERIES

Presbytery of ArkansasPresbytery of CimarronPresbytery of the PinesEastern Oklahoma PresbyteryIndian Nations Presbytery

GROUP PARTNERS

OKLAHOMA

Altus - Presbyterian WomenChickasha - Presbyterian WomenClaremore - Presbyterian WomenCoalgate - Board of DeaconsDurant - FPC Women

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Lawton - Builders Sunday SchoolOKC - Westminster PC - Martha CircleOKC - Adventure SundayPawhuska - PW Assoc.Tulsa - Forum Class

ARKANSAS

Cherokee Village- Spring River PW Clarksville - United PWHeber Springs - First PC WomenHot Springs - Presbyterian WomenMena - Presbyterian WomenPrairie Grove - FPC Women

TEXAS

Bonham - First PC WomenBonham- Zion LWML Society Hooks- Young Teens Sunday SchoolMt. Pleasant - First PC WomenMt. Pleasant - First PC Circle #4 Paris - CiCi's PizzaIndustrial Welding Supply - New Jersey

SIGNIFICANT DONORS

Mr. And Mrs. Carl Short - TulsaNewfield Foundation - Houston

The Choctaw NationThe Rees-Jones Foundation

The Ram Foundation

CHARTER MEMBERS

Corky AskewLaverne A. BellNelson and Julie BellRev. Dr. Edwin and Patricia BernardVirginia BerryMichael Berryman - Oklahoma CityRon and Linda BlalockHoward and Christine BoosJoyce BrydgesBurkhart Foundation - TulsaGerald and Judy BurnsDr. R.B. CarlJoanna ChamplinWilliam Chapman - ArdmoreCrawley Family Foundation - NormanDavid and Martha DearingerLarry and Judy Doyle - TulsaRichard Drake - Paris, TexasLindsay and Ronald Fick - TulsaCharles and Ruth Ann FolsomGerry and Mary ForemanJuanita GarnickEd Garrett - DurantLowery GilmoreJohn and Mary HambyL. J. and Belle HarrisRobert E. & Kathy Hays IIGeorgia HedrickTim HightMary Ann Hille - TulsaJohn and Jean Hinton

Dick and Wilena HortonGene and Ann Hume - TulsaMark and Susan Isaac - FloridaJack and Peggy JacksonJohnny and Aliene KeithleyNancy LangleyLouis and Sandra Latham - GuymonDan MannCarter and Vicki MathewsLinda Jo MaxN.M. MitchellCharles Moore - Sulphur Springs, TexasOren Lee PetersMaurine D. PettusRichard and Ruth PitcherRobert Reid - Oklahoma CityJoseph and Katheryn RobinsonJames and Melissa RobbinsRichard Rorschach - KilgoreMary L. Scallorn - DallasBrent and Mary ShainLila and Sandy Singleton - EdmondRonald and Bethel Strawser Stumpff Family - Durant David and Carolyn Watts Betty WeigtWilliam Welch FoundationJerome Westheimer Family FoundationJames Williams - Frisco, TexasCalvin and Barbara Wright

PLEDGE PARTNERS

Sonya and Geary AdamsSusan and Jack BallardWilliam and Doris BatesJohn and Gail BellmyerCosmo and Lois BowlinJohn Buzbee Kathy DerbyMary E. DerryberryJohn N. DilworthPatricia L. DoleBob and Elizabeth DoshierMr. and Mrs. Thomas DunnMyrtle EdmondJerry and Cora Mae GarrisonJames and Glenda GoodwinDiane GotwalsMark and Charlotte GriffisHelen HindmanHoward and Ann HoppsMerwyn and Patricia HuntressChristine IvesMark and Sandra KernRev. Ross and Joanne KirvenRalph and Charla KitchBill V. LambertJack and Dottie LiwaiBill and Susan MartinMary McNeilBetty Joe MillerPatricia MorrisDarrell and Diane Moses

Cleo Opal MouckRoy and Svea PenepackerBill and Kimi PrangerJames and Eze RedwineMervin and Norma RedwineGene and Ron RemschnerCecile RichardsMarian RichardsJerry C. RussellRobbie and Staci RussellDon and Phyliss RossierRichard ShawleyCody and Cleo SherrardBarty ShippCheryl and Lynn Smith SrLanelle StricklandLester and Esther SuttleBob and Nancy ThompsonBill and Esther UnderwoodElla Ruth Wallace Laura WoodcockBarbara R. Wright

INDIVIDUAL GIFTS

Adeline HudsonDonald BinionDorothy KeysGlen McIntyreHarold DoerflerKenneth ByarsLarry and Kay StewartLenora WilliamsMary Lee TorbertRider AllenRobert and Marjorie SwoffordRuth JohnsonSarah Richard

James sang in the choir for the Palm Sunday Program at First Baptist Church in Hugo, OK. The title of the program was Imagine Easter. Between his love for athletics and the arts, James is quite the Renaissance Man on campus!