“Taking Flight: The Nadine Ramsey Story” by Raquel Ramsey and Tricia Aurand has been published and available for purchase from the OMA Alumni office. Raqui Ramsey is the wife of the late OMA Alumnus, Col. Edwin P. Ramsey ’37. Nadine Ramsey is Edwin Ramsey’s sister and Raquel’s sister-in-law. The book is an inspiring story of… Read more »
Family of First OMA President Visits the Hill
Ahead of the nation’s Independence Day holiday, three special guests took time to learn about the legacy of Colonel Stephen M. Barrett, the Oklahoma Military Academy’s first president. Xander and Brendan Oldham, along with their mother Melissa, visited the Oklahoma Military Academy Museum located on the campus of Rogers State University. Melissa’s husband Jeff is… Read more »
Kadet Kapers Returns to the Hill
Fun Times at Oklahoma Military Academy On Friday night, June 11 2021, “Kadet Kapers”, a talent show put on by the cadets, officially returns to the Hill for the first time since 1971! Do you remember the fun, antics, and music in the auditorium for Kadet Kapers (also called Cadet Capers) through the years? The… Read more »
Remembering Harry Simpson
George (Bill) Shaffer ’65 Presented Eulogy for Harry Simpson ’65 Thank you for allowing me to speak with you today as we honor the life of my friend, Harry Simpson. I met Harry in 1960 when we both enrolled as freshmen at Oklahoma Military Academy. We became friends and remained close over the years even… Read more »
RSU Giving Week Focuses on a Brighter Tomorrow
As Rogers State University prepares for its annual Giving Week, Jan. 24-30, it does so with a feeling of optimism and excitement for the future. “The past 12 months have been challenging for everyone, especially for our students,” Steve Valencia, vice president for development, said. “They had to quickly adapt to new ways of learning… Read more »