Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board Members Selected for 2026-2027
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2026
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OKLAHOMA CITY – SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 – The Oklahoma Hall of Fame welcomes 51 high school students to serve on the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board. The selected students represent 38 high schools from across the state and will meet throughout the school year to learn about Oklahoma's history and people while supporting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's educational programs.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen board offers 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to meet and learn from Oklahomans who are changing the world. At the same time, they practice valuable real-world skills and develop deeper connections to their communities. The Teen Board is responsible for planning and implementing an annual fundraiser benefiting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum’s Free Field Trip Program, which offers field trips at no cost to schools across Oklahoma. The Teen Board also funds an annual scholarship as part of the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition that takes place each spring. To date, the Teen Board has raised more than $386,000 through their fundraising efforts.
"It is inspiring to see how involved our Teen Board students are in their communities and schools," said Anna Studstill, Oklahoma Hall of Fame Director of Exhibitions & Programs and Teen Board Liaison. "We enjoy providing an opportunity for these passionate students to come together to meet likeminded peers and learn more about our state and its people."
The 2026-2027 Teen Board Executive Committee consists of the following students:
- Board Chair: Alonzo Simpson, Walters, Lawton High School
- Student Engagement Committee Chairs: Joshua Lay, Noble, Noble High School and Kynlee Wren, Webber Falls, Vian High School
- Alumni Relations Committee Chairs: Lillian Geld, Tulsa, Booker T. Washington High School and Molly Mayes, Cashion, Cashion High School
- High School Education Committee Chairs: Marlow Folsom, Norman, Norman High School and Desi Ward, Yukon, Piedmont High School
- Elementary Education Committee Chairs: Ruby Harris, Edmond, Heritage Hall and Maggie Carroll, Guthrie, Cashion High School
- Exhibits Committee Chairs: Andrew Frank, Norman, Norman North High School and Adalae Casper, Mustang, Mustang High School
2026-2027 Teen Board Members also include:
Annabelle Abbott, Norman, Norman High School; Denny Alvarez, Oklahoma City, Classen SAS High School; Xander Applegate, Oklahoma City, Putnam City North High School; Riley Barnes, Perry, Perry High School; Hattie Mae Bradford, Nichols Hills, Heritage Hall; Madelyn Bridge, Chandler, Chandler High School; Harper Brown, Bethany, Bethany High School; Carson Byrnes, Edmond, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Pierce Chaney, Durant, Durant High School; Caroline Cornmesser, Edmond, Edmond Memorial High School; Taylor Covey, Norman, Norman North High School; Stella Cruzan, Edmond, Casady High School; Nora Diallo, Hobart, Hobart High School; Jordan Dominguez, Laverne, Laverne High School; Angela Duenes, Oklahoma City, Dove Science Academy High School; Anna Fritts, Moore, Moore High School; Avery Guhl, Edmond, Casady High School; Blessing Gwaabe, Oklahoma City, Deer Creek High School; Baxter Hamilton, Pauls Valley, Plainview High School; Adriana Hardy, Oklahoma City, Classen SAS High School; Adalie Hoegh, Atoka, Tushka High School; Abigail Izaguirre, Edmond, Edmond Memorial High School; Elina Ji, Stillwater, Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics; Derrick Jones, Midwest City, Carl Albert High School; Zoey Kerr, Skiatook, Skiatook High School; Anisha Kumar, Edmond, Edmond Memorial High School; Madison Latham, Poteau, Poteau High School; Bauer Lewis, Edmond, Heritage Hall; Taylor Meeks, Pocasset, Minco High School; Emerson Merrick, Norman, Norman High School; Helen Ni, Edmond, Edmond North High School; Grace Ortega, Mustang, Mustang High School; Jose Penaloza, Bethany, Putnam City West; Owen Roberts, Oklahoma City, Crossings Christian School; Jennifer Salinas Bowman, Cherokee, Cherokee High School; Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Skiatook High School; Kinley Jo Tolle, Goodwell, Texhoma High School; Joshua Vasquez, Oklahoma City, Classen SAS High School; Mareli Vasquez, Tulsa, Union High School; and Adali Welker, Park Hill, Keys High School.
Teen Board Members were selected following an application and interview process, with a term of service from August 2026 to March 2027. During the eight-month term, Teen Board members will participate in professional development sessions, fundraising efforts, and volunteer opportunities. They will meet Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductees and other influential Oklahoma leaders. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board is made possible by the Kyle Family Foundation, the Chickasaw Nation, and American Fidelity. More about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board can be found at https://www.oklahomahof.com/support/teen-board.
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ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME: Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma’s story through its people. From diverse statewide programming to the historic Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the organization creates an enhanced sense of pride for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor extraordinary Oklahomans and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Induction to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is recognized as Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. For more information, visit www.oklahomahof.com.
