Learn From These Influential Oklahomans
![Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher](../../assets/img/interviews/ada-sipuel-slides-01.jpg)
Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher
Civil Rights ActivistHer son, Bruce, tells the story of his pioneering mother who became the first African-American to attend OU's law school.
![Angie Debo](../../assets/img/interviews/debo-angie-slides-01.jpg)
Angie Debo
Teacher, Historian, and AuthorThe words on her gravestone sum up her life: "Historian, discover the truth and publish it."
![David L. Boren](../../assets/img/interviews/boren-david-slides-01.jpg)
David L. Boren
PoliticianThe first person in state history to hold office as governor, U.S. Senator, and President of the University of Oklahoma.
![Dean VanTrease](../../assets/img/interviews/dean-vantrease-slides-01.jpg)
Dean VanTrease
Tulsa Community CollegeOver three decades of leadership at Tulsa Community College brought access to public education and national recognition.
![Dr. Ben G. Henneke](../../assets/img/interviews/henneke_01.jpg)
Dr. Ben G. Henneke
Professor and President, TUUnder his outstanding leadership, The University of Tulsa accomplished a long list of milestones.
![Dr. Bruce Howell](../../assets/img/interviews/howell-bruce-slide-01.jpg)
Dr. Bruce Howell
Superintendent, Tulsa Public SchoolsUpon retiring from 42 years as an innovative educator, he took up the role of historian for Northeast Oklahoma.
![Dr. Clarence G. Oliver](../../assets/img/interviews/clarence-oliver-slide-01.jpg)
Dr. Clarence G. Oliver
Educator, Journalist, and Army OfficerSuccessful journalist, Army officer, and educator -- including 30 years as an administrator for Broken Arrow Public Schools.
![Frosty Troy](../../assets/img/interviews/Troy-slideshow-01-main.jpg)
Frosty Troy
Journalist and EditorMember of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and nationally-acclaimed advocate for public education.
![George Henderson](../../assets/img/interviews/henderson_slideshow_01.jpg)
George Henderson
University of OklahomaActivist, author, and educator; Henderson made an impression amidst cultural diversity.
![James L. Gallogly](../../assets/img/interviews/gallogly-james-slides-01.jpg)
James L. Gallogly
President of OUThe first Fortune 500 CEO to be appointed President of the University of Oklahoma.
![Jeannie McDaniel](../../assets/img/interviews/Jeannie-McDaniel-slide-01.jpg)
Jeannie McDaniel
Former Oklahoma CongresswomanDedicated more than 25 years to bettering her city and state, while also becoming an accomplished distance runner.
![Jenny Brouse](../../assets/img/interviews/brouse-jenny-slides_01.jpg)
Jenny Brouse
Business Owner / Community LeaderFrom Russian to Tulsa. Jenny and her son, Brian, tell the family's immigration story.
![Joyce Henderson](../../assets/img/interviews/henderson-joyce-slides-01.jpg)
Joyce Henderson
Educator and Civil Rights ActivistAs a child of the civil rights era, her mentor, Clara Luper, taught her to stand up for equality.
![Keith Ballard](../../assets/img/interviews/keith-ballard-slide-01.jpg)
Keith Ballard
Superintendent, Tulsa Public SchoolsGrace, class, and dignity -- those are three qualities this dedicated educator strives for each day as he battles ALS.
![Ken Neal](../../assets/img/interviews/Neal-slideshow-01-main.jpg)
Ken Neal
Journalist and EditorFrom copy boy to Tulsa World senior editor and 1991 inductee into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.
![Loretta Young Jackson](../../assets/img/interviews/jackson-loretta-slides-01.jpg)
Loretta Young Jackson
Community LeaderLorettea holds many honors, but her greatest work lies in the discovery and restoration of the Verden Separate School.
![Marina Metevelis](../../assets/img/interviews/metevelis-marina-slides_01.jpg)
Marina Metevelis
Rosie the Riveter / TCC EducatorA true blue "Rosie the Riveter" and promoter and preserver of Tulsa history, including its famous tunnels.
![Mollie Williford](../../assets/img/interviews/williford-mollie--01.jpg)
Mollie Williford
Community Leader, Philanthropist, Education Advocate, VolunteerMollie Williford, wife of Williford Energy's Richard Williford, selflessly served Tulsa as a lifelong community leader, tireless volunteer, and fierce advocate for education.
![Nancy McDonald](../../assets/img/interviews/Nancy_McDonald1.jpg)
Nancy McDonald
Community ActivistShe leads a life of community activism that supports education and civil rights.
![Robert Henry](../../assets/img/interviews/henry-robert-slides-01.jpg)
Robert Henry
JudgeA life in pursuit of justice -- Robert has served the law as a judge, lawyer, and educator.
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