Will Shelby Exemplifies the Passion and Heart of the Sam Noble Scholarship By Tressa Lawrence Growing up, Will Shelby could usually be found in a barn or somewhere surrounded by cattle. From his participation in 4-H meetings, livestock judging contests and FFA events, to helping out on his family’s cow/calf operation and Read more
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics prepares the next generation of scholars By Maggie Malson Recognized as a top 1% U.S. high school and named “#1 Best Public High School” in the state by niche.com, the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics has proven itself a valuable educational asset. Since 1992, OSSM has Read more
Cities in Schools partners elementary kids with HS mentors to foster success By Katie Maupin Miller Goals aren’t one size fits all, and neither are the paths to pursue them. Cities in Schools (CIS) empowers young people to overcome obstacles in their pursuit of education and build new relationships along Read more
Making Magic Noble Foundation philanthropic efforts promote creative, cultural change in southern Oklahoma By Jessica Willingham There isn’t an occupied seat in the audience, but the Charles B. Goddard Center for the Visual and Performing Arts is bustling with activity. A crew with the Ardmore Little Theater works to transform Read more
Experiencing the Trail Noble Foundation supports museum’s effort to preserve and retell the story of Oklahoma’s famed Chisholm Trail By Patrick McSweeney The smell of bacon floats through the early morning air. Breakfast on the prairie is quick, and soon the cattle roundup will move on. The wind blows the Read more
Earning More Than Badges A legacy of collaboration and participation builds stronger ties between the Noble Foundation and regional Boy Scout organization by Jessica Willingham The Noble Foundation and Boy Scouts of America Arbuckle Area Council (BSA-AAC) have been sharing campfires for nearly 50 years. The relationship began with Sam Read more
Philanthropy in Action Since its inception, the Noble Foundation’s philanthropic activities have supported worthy organizations and changed lives By J. Adam Calaway Tom Riley is talking, but his words aren’t really audible. The bass-thumping, sitar-laced techno music from the adjacent aerobics class gobbles up any sound the second it leaves Read more