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165th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE NO. 01JANUARY 2013

2013 Marks Big Anniversary for Goodland

Why have we endured for 165 years? Unequivocally, we must foremost give praise and honor to God. He has truly blessed this land. It's even in the name – Good Land. It was primarily named so because of the tremendous amount of timber and rich farming land. Yet, over the years, it has grown to mean so much more. It's Good Land because of the seeds that are planted in the lives of young people. In a way, Goodland has always been about the next generation. It's why we've helped over eight generations of children grow to be productive citizens who give honor to God in their lives.

Goodland was formed as a community at the end of the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. Weary from their journey and devastated by sickness and starvation, the Choctaw people settled this corner of Oklahoma. This new Nation was committed to preventing such a horrible tragedy from happening ever again, so education became a high priority in their society. In the late 1840s, a request was made to begin teaching the children how to read and write. Margaret Stark, wife of Rev. O.P. Stark, took up the call and sent a request to start a school. After many months of no communication with her mission council, she took it upon herself to begin teaching children in her home. In 1848, three Choctaw boys began learning basic skills using only the family Bible as their textbook. This seed of faith would blossom into something few could have imagined. At the height of the orphanage and school, over 250 children were at Goodland Academy. Five generations would overcome their

hardships to not only learn how to read and write, but would excel to become doctors, pilots, military veterans, and so much more.

In the late 50s, the American landscape would begin to change dramatically. Goodland began to reach beyond its humble borders and help children from all backgrounds, serving a wider range of students. Many of these young people

were trapped in a system of failure and consequently, they began to get into trouble in their lives. For the first time, we were experiencing a new kind of orphan. So many kids still had their biological parents around, but were abandoned emotionally. They were bounced around from family member to family member. They were lost and society had labeled them as troublesome. Goodland Academy was able to bring a

hope to these children like never before. For the first time in their life, they were told that they were worth something and were truly loved by God. This generation would go on to become proud military veterans and highly acclaimed teachers.

Goodland wasn't done in its transformation though. As society has begun to morph once again, Goodland has been revolutionary in its approach

to transforming the lives of children. As we investigated the dire needs of children, we found a very common thread amongst them - education. The traditional educational structure was leaving so many children behind; and as a result, they lost self-esteem and turned to a life of trouble. Goodland took the steps to design an educational program that is self-paced and individualized. We combined it with our time-tested residential approach of love and care provided by a Christian family in a home style environment. We added daily Scouting (one of the first in the nation to do so) to strengthen their bodies, build their confidence, and create stronger citizenship. All of these elements combined with our foundation of spiritual development have created a program that is having amazing results.

As we celebrate our 165th anniversary, we honor the past and look to our future. We don't know how society will change in the next generation, but we are certain of one thing: children are our mission. We will continue to give glory to God and to focus on meeting the needs of all children. We thank God for the friends of Goodland who have given so much to continue this mission.

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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)

The Goodlander SocietyThe Society, with deep appreciation, recognizes individuals, churches, corporations, and foundations giving a cumulative annual gift of $1,500 or more. These Circles represent the year 2012.

The Kingsbury Circle

Named for Cyrus Kingsbury, a Presbyterian minister who, in 1835, worked with Ebeneezer Hotchkins to establish the Good Land Mission. $1,500 - $2,999

Laverne BellMichael Berryman

Gerald and Judy BurnsJoanna ChamplinWilliam Chapman

Joe ColleyDavid and Martha Dearinger

FPC - Antlers, OKFPC - Bartlesville, OK

FPC - Duncan, OKFPC - Durant, OK

FPC - Edmond, OKFPC - Guymon, OK

FPC - Hugo, OKFPC - Malvern, AR

First Christian - Presbyterian - Pryor, OKFPC - Sand Springs, OK

FPC - Sulphur Springs, TXFPC - Wewoka, OK

Juanita GarnickEd Garrett

Lowery GilmoreThe Foundation at Highland Park

Presbyterian - Dallas, TXMark and Susan Isaac

Joe MasonMr. and Mrs. Polleys

Powderly Church of God - TXPresbytery of Cimarron

Chief Greg and Patti PyleRobert Reid

Kyle and Laura TravisUnited PC - Greenville, TX

The United Church of Tishomingo

The Stark Circle

Named for Margaret Stark, wife of Rev. Oliver Porter Stark, who founded Goodland Academy in 1848. $3,000 - $5,999

C. Anne Anderson Charlie Baucom

Paul BeckDr. Ed and Patricia Bernard

Michael CondaxCovenant PC - OKC, OK

The Cowboy Church - Paris, TXFPC - McAlester, OK

FPC - Perry, OKHighland Park Presbyterian Church

Louis and Sandra LathamMr. and Mrs. N.M. Mitchell

Dale SadlerJohn Schrantz Trust

Alexa StumpffKurt and Elise Stumpff

Welch Family FoundationWestminster PC - OKC, OKCalvin and Barbara Wright

The LeFlore Circle

Named for the first Choctaw governor Basil LeFlore and his wife, Carrie Gooding-LeFlore. Both were teachers at Goodland and they donated the land that would become the North Campus. $6,000 - $9,999

Astin, Nina Heard Charitable TrustEastern Oklahoma Presbytery

Ronald and Lindsay FickFPC - Pauls Valley, OK

FPC - Tulsa, OKNancy Langley

Dan MannJames and Melissa Robbins

The Trull Foundation

The Hotchkins Circle

Named for the Ebeneezer Hotchkins, a Presbyterian minister who founded the Good Land Mission in 1835. $10,000 - $49,999

Ruth M. BallardCharles Folsom - Lender's Option

The Blanche FoundationMike & Susan Burkhart Foundation

Hope Charitable FoundationThe Crawley Family Foundation

Belle HarrisIndian Nations Presbytery

Kirk of the Hills - Tulsa, OKMarkWest Energy Operating Company

Choctaw Nation of OklahomaThe Newfield Foundation

Robert Glenn Rapp FoundationCharles and Peggy Stephenson

Ron and Bethel StrawserDavid and Carolyn Watts

The Bacon Circle

Named for Goodland Superintendent Silas L. Bacon. Rev. Bacon is known as "The Son of Goodland" and was influential in guiding Goodland through trying times. Bacon Hall is named in his honor. $50,000 - $99,999

Laverne BellBette Lou Albert Estate

The Legacy Circle

The Legacy Circle is reserved for those that have given over $100,000 to preserve the mission and future of Goodland Academy.

No members at this time

INDIVIDUAL GIFTS

David AbernathyJoe Allen

C. A. Anderson & Michael CondaxGeorge and Andrea Arquitt

Bill and Dana BaileyJack and Suzanne Ballard

Lyndsey and Elizabeth Barclay, Jr.William and Dorris Bates

Frances BeaversEleanor Bedingfield

Laverne BellJohn and Gail Bellmyer

Dr. Ed and Patricia BernardMichael Berryman

Marjorie BoosRonald Boyer

Ms. J. Janette BradleyLou Ann Bradley

Mr. and Mrs. BryantFreada Burden

Gerald and Judy BurnsEvelyn Butefish

Roger and Shirley ButlerMrs. Frank CampSonja Campbell

Otto and Ellen CantrellWilliam ChapmanFred Chapman, JR.

HIS Wheels Chapter 611 Barbara Charlet

Murray ChidesterFPC - Hobart OK

FPC - Claremore OKFPC - Mt. Pleasant TX

FPC - Paris TXFPC - Hooks TXFPC - Durant OK

FPC - Skiatook OKBroadmoor PC - Shreveport LA

Presbyterian Church - Coalgate OKSanta Fe PC - Edmond OK

Central PC - Paris TXFPC - Magnolia AR

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FPC - Mt. Pleasant TXUnited PC - Greenville TX

The Cowboy Church - Paris TXFPC - Duncan OK

Central PC - Paris TXCovenant PC - Oklahoma City OK

FPC - Hugo OKFPC - Guymon OK

FPC - Mt. Pleasant TXFPC - Sulphur Springs TX

FPC - Pauls Valley OKTrinity PC - Bixby OK

Central PC - Oklahoma City OKCentral PC - Paris TX

Christian Fellowship - Paris TXFPC - Edmond OK

FPC - Sand Springs OKThe FPC - Ardmore OK

FPC - Duncan OKFPC - Odessa TX

Adelphia Class - McAlester OKKay Cohlmia

Mr. and Mrs. George CoplandTed Cowan

Dr. Wayne Cox IIMary Craig

William and Charlott DaussesJack Davis

David and Martha DearingerRobert Delano

Bonnie and Dave DicksonJohn Dilworth

Thomas and Norma DunnMyrtle Edmond

Mr. Nathandale FarrisRonald and Lindsay FickGerry and Mary Foreman

The Crawley Family FoundationRobert Glenn Rapp Foundation

The Trull FoundationThe Blanche Foundation

Neta FranklinShain Family Funeral Service

Juanita GarnickJerry and Cora Mae GarrisonHarry and Glenda Gartside

James and Tori GeeScott and Karen Gentry

B.E. GibbsLowery Gilmore

Don GrantAnnette and Richard Gratny

Paul and Hazel GriceMargaret GriffithLouise HagoodStephen C. HallMalcolm Hall

John and Mary HambyEd and Janet Harrington

Dolores HayterWillie Heinz

Jack and Bette HigginsJohn and Jean Hinton

Bill and Glenda HintonNancy Hodgkinson

Ernest HodnettLinda Holland

Kent and Lois HornbrookPatsy and Thomas Hosman

Lacey HowardAlan Humphrey

Merwyn and Patricia Huntress

Carol HydeMark and Susan Isaac

Michael IversonMr. and Mrs. John P. Winters

Rebecca JonesFred Kamp

Jessica KarlinskiRuth Keeton

Betty KetchumSandra and Andrew Kirven

Ralph and Charla KitchMr. and Mrs. Don LaGasse

Bill LambertBarbara LandersBobbie Langford

Louis and Sandra LathamDon and Doris Leatherwood

Albert Van LeesMr. and Mrs. L.T. Lusby

John and Pat MalinBill and Charlsie Martin

Carter and Vicki MathewsJudy McCall

Glen McIntyreJerry McKinney

Don and Olivette McLureSouthminster Men’s Breakfast Assn.

Shirley MillerBetty Joe Miller

David and Mary MitchellCharles Moore

Mr. and Mrs. John A. MorganDarrell and Diane Moses

Cleo MouckEllie Mowery

Larry and Jane MozerJack Munn

Robert and Shirley MurphyMr. and Mrs. N.M. Mitchell

Harold and Barbara NammingaBrett and Linda NeilDr. Robert Nelson

Robert and Ann NormentPowderly Church of God

The United Church of TishomingoLarry and Wendy Parks

Richard and Vivian ParrottJames Plaxico

Bobby and Jakie PolsonKirk of the Hills - Tulsa OK

St. Andrew - Denton TXWestminster PC - Lawton

Westminster PC - OKC OKEastern Oklahoma Presbytery

Indian Nations PresbyteryBetty Pryor

Chief Gregory PyleGrace Raney

Kevin RedwineLouie K. Remmel

Bob and Dianne RenkesCecile Richards

James and Melissa RobbinsDr. and Mrs. Robert Brownell

John and Ann RobinsonBruce and Judy Roe

Delores RuebRobby and Staci Russell

Sue SarkEvelyn Schemmer

Bible Discovery S.S. ClassBuilders S.S. Class

Dr. John ScottCharles Sewell

Donald and Marion SharpeDr. Cindy Sheppard

Shawn SickingLila Singleton

Pierre and Sharon SmithRev. David Smith

Merle SnyderWilliam C. Southmayd

Walter St. PierreBeverly Stone

Ron and Bethel StrawserMary Stromberg

Dan and Marilyn SulivantMs. Leo F. Sumpter

Young Teens S.S. ClassLester and Esther Suttle

Ann TigheMr. and Mrs. Timothy Burns

David and Sarah TurnboWilliam and Esther Underwood

Charlotte UtleyDick and Ann VorisGeorge W. OwensElla Ruth Wallace

Joseph WardCol. and Mrs. Warren Schaub

James WassonDoug WatsonBetty Weigt

Diane Wells GotwalsMr. and Mrs. Lin Wetterau, Jr.

Paul and Ann WileyLenora WilliamsBeverly Williams

Pres. Women - Cherokee V. ARFPC Women - Durant OKPW Association - Altus OK

James Q. WoodLaura Woodcock

Willis Raymond Woolrich IIICalvin and Barbara Wright

Cindy Zelbst

HONOR GIFTSThe following Honor Gifts were received from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

Annabelle Chamberlain and Johnny Harvey

Kate M. McCord

Doris Jenkins John and Pat Malin

Dr. and Mrs. Keith L. Bryant Gerald and Judy Burns

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Alexander Bill and Lynda Barksdale

Dr. Tom and Dawn Murray Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Grubbs

Genie Tumilty Jerry and Lila Smith

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Howard Davis Tippie Pyle

Jack and Polly CochraneJohn and Lisa Cochrane

Jan and Ralph Parsons Kathleen Hale

John Wooley Winifred Shanor

Juanita Garnick Margaret Dietrich

Ken and Shirley Brian Debbie Tice

Lee and Laura Spencer Joe and Sharon Leonard

J.L. and Teya Green George and Dot Warren

Mike and Jan Brian Ken and Shirley Brian

Mitchel Carpenter Loulene Sapp

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Drummond Joe Allen

Mr. and Mrs. George Warren Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Lee Spencer

Teya and J. L. Green

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burns Mr. and Mrs. Jason Pledger

Ms. Kelly Burns Keith and Margaret Bryant

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Seth Barrett

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harrison Dr. and Mrs. Michael Brannan

Mrs. Katherine Q. Blewett Jeanie and Robert Barrett

Mrs. Sandy H. Singleton Amy and Gary Capshaw

Ms. Elizabeth Hammet Judith Gibbons

Ms. Stacy Harley Mr. and Mrs. Rick Campbell Dr. and Mrs. Mark Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. John O. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hornbuckle

Robert and Sonja Campbell

Peggy and Charlie Stephenson Ms. Katherine M. Reid

Rev. Dr. Tom Murray K. Lance and Jane Woodliff

The Don Schiesz Family Don and Letty Pratt Schiesz

Toby and Donna Graves Patsy Hampton

MEMORIAL GIFTThe following Memorial Gifts were received from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

Barbara S. Smith Rev. David Smith

Bert E. Beeghly Mary Beeghly

Bill Dodd Howard and Louise Frazier

Bud and Doris Stoddard Mark Stoddard

Charlaine D. Anderson C. Anne Anderson & Michael Condax

Charles H. Hale Pat Hale

Charles M. Utley Charlotte Utley

Charles Remmel Louie K. Remmel

David Hyde Carol Hyde

Don Rhodes Louise Hagood

Donna Tucker Carolyn Jones

Ernest and Aaron Dry La Dona Dry

Eula Blankenship Sara Gleason

Forrest E. McClung Louise M. McClung

Fred and Dorothy Manning Nancy Miller

Helen and Harold McGahey Robert Rueb Delores Rueb

Henry Nelson McBride Jim and Treva Gullett

Jackie Scalph Ken and Linda Reich

James and Marilyn Blevins Jeannine Blevins O’Bannon

Jim Marzuola James and Greta Stephenson

Joseph R. Hall & Hazel Kathryn Hall Stephen C. Hall

Jurhee Foote Bill Foote

Kenneth Gorley Louise Hagood

Larisa Garrett and Eddy Marshall Kenna Kissel

Lillian Stewart Larry and Kaye Stewart

Loring A. Gray, Sr. Mrs. Virginia I. Gray

Marvin Pearson Mrs. Geraldine Pearson

Mary Earhart Joan Huffstetler

Millie Kilgore Bonnie and Dave Dickson

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jackson Mary Alice Jackson

Mrs. Peggy English Janet Mayberry

Raymond Self Mrs. Raymond Self

Rev. John Braly Thomas and Barbara Meriwether

Roger N. Keys Donald Binion

Roy Penepacker Mrs. Roy Penepacker

Sally Swatek Robert Swatek

Sarah Clark Frank and Susan ClarkBill and Glenda Hinton

Stewart and Jewel Rowe Kathy Petty