State Support
- Mrs. Kim Henry letter of support - 2008
- Rep. Ben Sherrer letter of support - 2008
- OK Dept of Education Support Letter from Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent - 2008
Partners & Friends
Thunderbird Youth Academy would like to thank the below organizations and individuals for their dedication and support of this program:
- OSU-Okmulgee Tech
- Rogers State University (RSU)
- Northeast Technology Center (NTC)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Pryor On Fire - Derek Melton and staff
- Bernie Reynolds, Volunteer CPR Instructor
- Mr. & Mrs. Summy, ArtCarved Class Rings (formerly R. Johns LTD) - The Summy's have been providing class rings for TYA since 1994 and originally through R. Johns LTD. The Summy's were R. Johns 2nd customer and represented them for 36-37 years until ArtCarved took over the company. The Summy's also owned a jewelry store in Pryor for 32 years.
- Don Crane, Don's Photography
- Sandy Mellette, Sandy's Embroidery Works
- Tony Schenk, Pryor Printing, Inc.
- Volunteer Doctors & Nurses who conduct the cadet physicals each cycle.
- Mr. Bobby Yarberry, Volunteer Meal Prep Instructor - Grill Master
- Dr. Larry Burdick, Retired Pryor Public School Superintendent and long-time supporter of the program
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